In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, every Pokédollar counts, especially at the start of the game. Between Poké Balls, potions, and essential items, expenses add up quickly. However, a simple tip can significantly reduce the costs of repellents. This detail, often forgotten, is based on the use of an ability well known to players: Cut. If it is generally used to clear trees blocking the passage, its usefulness does not stop there.
A simple Pokémon trick to avoid wild fights
In these versions of the game, tall grass means random encounters with wild Pokémon. To avoid these fights, players usually use repellents, which prevent spawns for a certain number of steps. But another solution exists.
The Cutting ability also allows you to cut certain areas of tall grass. By deleting these areas, the appearance of wild Pokémon becomes impossible on the squares concerned. This mechanic therefore allows you to explore certain routes without having to undergo repeated combat, while conserving your resources.
How to get Cup in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
Before taking advantage of this tip, it is necessary to progress in the main story. To use Cup outside of combat, you must first beat Ondine in Azuria in order to obtain the Cascade Badge. This badge also allows Pokémon up to level 30 to obey the player.
Then, you have to collect the CS01 aboard the famous boat SS Anne, located in Carmin-sur-Mer. After helping the captain, he gives the ability as a reward. Once these steps have been completed, Coupe can be used freely to unlock passages and modify certain areas of the game.
An effective alternative to repellents to save money
Classic repellents prevent encounters for around 100 steps, while higher versions extend this effect up to 200 or 250 steps. However, these items have a significant cost, especially at the start of the game. Using Cut to temporarily remove tall grass allows you to avoid these expenses. The money saved can then be invested in other essentials, like healing items or Poké Balls. This method offers more strategic resource management, particularly useful for players wishing to optimize their progress.
A mechanism forgotten after the first generations
This Cut-related feature is specific to the first generations of Pokémon. Starting with Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, this interaction with tall grass has been removed. This now makes it an interesting feature of Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green, which many players are rediscovering. Even years after their release, these games continue to reveal little-known tricks that can transform the gaming experience.