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Red

Red character artwork
Optional high-level opponent · Mt. Silver

Red is encountered as an optional late challenge on Mt. Silver after the wider badge journey opens access. His quiet presence turns an earlier Kanto protagonist into a formidable opponent for the current player.

  • Story: Reaching Red belongs to a stage beyond the first League clear and the ordinary Johto route. His roster recalls important Kanto partners and creates a demanding mixed-team fight.
  • In the game: His team includes Pikachu, Lapras, Snorlax, Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise in these remakes. Prepare several dependable answers and recovery rather than one specialist counter.

Story spoilers.

Pokémon HeartGold / SoulSilver · Nintendo DS · 2009 · Nintendo DS remakes; version-exclusive encounters differ between HeartGold and SoulSilver. · Picture: Character artwork; appearance may reflect a different release.

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Red trainer sprite

Red

Mt. Silver summit · optional postgame

Red waits at the top of Mt. Silver once all sixteen Badges are collected and Professor Oak grants access. He is the game’s strongest trainer.

Mt. Silver battle6 Pokémon

Pikachu battle sprite

Pikachu

Lv. 88Ace
Electric
Ability
Static
Held item
Light Ball
  • Volt Tackle
  • Iron Tail
  • Quick Attack
  • Thunderbolt
Lapras battle sprite

Lapras

Lv. 80
WaterIce
Ability
Shell Armor
Held item
None
  • Blizzard
  • Brine
  • Psychic
  • Body Slam
Snorlax battle sprite

Snorlax

Lv. 82
Normal
Ability
Thick Fat
Held item
None
  • Shadow Ball
  • Crunch
  • Blizzard
  • Giga Impact
Venusaur battle sprite

Venusaur

Lv. 84
GrassPoison
Ability
Overgrow
Held item
None
  • Sludge Bomb
  • Giga Drain
  • Sleep Powder
  • Frenzy Plant
Charizard battle sprite

Charizard

Lv. 84
FireFlying
Ability
Blaze
Held item
None
  • Flare Blitz
  • Air Slash
  • Blast Burn
  • Dragon Pulse
Blastoise battle sprite

Blastoise

Lv. 84
Water
Ability
Torrent
Held item
None
  • Focus Blast
  • Hydro Cannon
  • Blizzard
  • Flash Cannon

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