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Can I use Pokemon that are level 57, 86, 50, 40, 35 and 37?

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That depends on the Pokemon you're using. It's not just the levels that matter.

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Which Pokemon can defeat red Venusaur easily?

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Ho-oh would be awesome, as he is Fire-Flying, both of which can crush Venusaur. Try Typhlosion, too, if you can. Moltres is another option.

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What would be an alternative to Steelix?

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Try a good Ground type, like Donphan, who is pretty awesome, or Dugtrio, with Magnitude and Dig.

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Does the attack embargo work as a good move against Red?

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Embargo would be very nice, so Red couldn't use healing items. I would definitely use Embargo.

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I have a level 88 Machamp (my other Pokemon vary in level from 34 to 48), but nothing I do is working against Red.

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You need to level up your Pokemon like crazy, since one strong one will not do the trick. Use type advantage too, and bring in some strong ones like Dragonite and some legendaries. Give them items to cover their weaknesses. Train them up in Mt. Silver and defeat the gym leaders again.

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I have a Level 81 starter, but it can't beat Red. What can I do?

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It's going to be difficult to win with the starter alone. A full team of six evenly leveled Pokemon will do much better than just one Pokemon.

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Does it matter if my Pokemon starter is a water type?

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This does not make a difference. In the end, as long as it is a high enough level and knows a decent set of moves, it will still end up working.

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What does Red give you once defeated?

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You see the credits scene again, but he doesn't give you any specific item for beating him.

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Can a Level 99 Pokémon by itself beat Red in Heart Gold or Soul Silver?

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It may be difficult to win with just one strong Pokemon, so stay on the safe side and bring other Pokemon with type advantages over Red's other Pokemon.

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Can you win with the perish song?

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Perish song is a good move to use if you're having trouble with a Pokemon such as Snorlax. However, it can affect your Pokemon as well as Red's Pokemon. If you are planning to use perish song, switch out your Pokemon after using it so your Pokemon doesn't faint. If it does faint though, you can always use a revive.

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Can I beat red with lv83 Machamp lv94 typhlosion and lv92 dragonite?

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Every npc in the game is easily defeated if you use setup moves like swords dance and dragon dance. 2 dragon dances on your Dragonite should be enough to sweep (kill) his entire team as 2 dragon dances multiply your attack and speed by 2.

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