Oak's Lab
1 trainer battle.
Oak's Lab Guide
Oak's Lab is Kanto’s first room of choice, where starters, the rival battle, Oak’s Parcel, the Pokédex, and progress checks all begin.
Step inside
The lab at the south edge of Pallet Town looks orderly, but the moment Oak brings you inside it becomes the room that launches the whole region. The three Poké Balls on the table are not decoration; they are the first real decision.
What matters here
Choose Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle in Red and Blue, then battle your rival before leaving. Bring Oak's Parcel back from Viridian to receive the Pokédex and 5 Poké Balls. Oak and his aides continue to react to your Pokédex progress later, so the lab stays more alive than a simple starting room.
Come back with a reason
Return after the parcel, after major catching milestones, and whenever Pallet feels like the right place to reset. Oak’s Lab is small, but it gives the adventure its language: choose, battle, record, return.
Travel Routes
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Route
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Destination
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Landing
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|---|---|---|
| Exit | Pallet Town | Tile 12, 11 |
Remember For Later
Come Back Later
People or places here may change after these story moments.
After making story progress
This place changes after that story moment.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
After making story progress
This place changes after that story moment.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
After making story progress
This place changes after that story moment.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
After making story progress
This place changes after that story moment.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
After making story progress
This place changes after that story moment.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
After beating Route22 Rival 1St Battle
This place changes after that story moment.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
After getting Pokédex
This place changes after that story moment.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Professor Oak's Rating
Track owned-Pokémon milestones, aide rewards, and the next collection goal.
Milestone Progress
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| 0-9 owned | You still have lots to do. Look for Pokémon in grassy areas! |
| 10-19 owned | You're on the right track! Get a FLASH HM from my AIDE! |
| 20-29 owned | You still need more Pokémon! Try to catch other species! |
| 30-39 owned | Good, you're trying hard! Get an ITEMFINDER from my AIDE! |
| 40-49 owned | Looking good! Go find my AIDE when you get 50! |
| 50-59 owned | You finally got at least 50 species! Be sure to get EXP.ALL from my AIDE! |
| 60-69 owned | Oh! This is getting even better! |
| 70-79 owned | Very good! Go fish for some marine Pokémon! |
| 80-89 owned | Wonderful! Do you like to collect things? |
| 90-99 owned | I'm impressed! It must have been difficult to do! |
| 100-109 owned | You finally got at least 100 species! I can't believe how good you are! |
| 110-119 owned | You even have the evolved forms of Pokémon! Super! |
| 120-129 owned | Excellent! Trade with friends to get some more! |
| 130-139 owned | Outstanding! You've become a real pro at this! |
| 140-149 owned | I have nothing left to say! You're the authority now! |
| 150-151 owned | Your Pokédex is fully complete! Congratulations! |
Rival Battle Branches
Oak's Lab battle
Winning or losing here determines whether the rival eventually uses Vaporeon, Flareon, or Jolteon.
| Outcome | Later rival team |
|---|---|
| Lose in Oak's Lab | Vaporeon path |
| Win in Oak's Lab, then skip or lose Route 22 | Flareon path |
| Win in Oak's Lab and Route 22 | Jolteon path |
Special Pokémon
Wild Encounters
Items And Rewards
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Item
|
How to get it
|
Cost
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|---|---|---|
| Poké Ball |
Gift
Quantity 5 |
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