Level 81 Pikachu, Snorlax with Amnesia, Espeon striking before anyone else: the battle against Red is the hardest in the classic series. This guide gives you everything you need to win it, Pokémon by Pokémon, with or without hours of training.
Red doesn’t talk, doesn’t heal and doesn’t use any items. His strength lies in very high levels and a team that covers almost every type. The good news: each of his Pokémon has a clear weakness, and a team built to exploit them can win with ten to fifteen levels less than he has.
Below we detail his full team, the ideal counter for each Pokémon, three winning teams depending on your version, the sending order and the fastest way to level up your Pokémon to the required level.
