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Pokémon Radical Red Nuzlocke Guide

This guide covers the Normal mode of the ROM Hack Radical Red Nuzlockes. It details some of the game's unique features, lists available Pokémon, the number of encounters, and detailed overviews of all Boss battles.

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Pokémon Radical Red is a fan-made ROM hack of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen that introduces new features, gameplay mechanics, and challenges to provide a unique and exciting nuzlocking experience. This guide focuses on the game's Normal mode, which offers a unique challenge and rewarding way to play the FireRed & LeafGreen games.

Whether you're a Pokémon fan looking for a new challenge or a nuzlocke enthusiast seeking a unique experience, Radical Red's Hardcode mode is designed to be fair and accessible for players of all levels, so you can experience the thrill of the nuzlocke challenge without feeling overwhelmed.

Want the pinacle of Nuzlocke challenge? A guide for the extreme Hardcode mode can be found here.

Difficulty & Bosses

Be prepared for a real challenge in Radical Red! Bosses have max IVs with proper EV spreads and optimized movesets/hold items, and you'll face tough team compositions and unfair obstacles. The battle style is forced to Set, and you won't be able to access your bag against Gym Leaders and other select bosses. Additionally, there's a soft level cap based on the next boss, which prevents you from overleveling your Pokémon and encourages you to re-evaluate your team and strategy to defeat them.

You can find a guide for all of the boss fights below to help you beat this difficult challenge.

☠️ Hardcore Mode

This is the most challenging mode in Radical Red for players who want an extreme challenge. This guide details the Boss teams for Hardcode Mode so that you don't get caught off guard.

You can check out the insane teams of Hardcore mode over at the Radical Red Hardcore guide page.

❤️ Easy Mode

While still being more difficult than FireRed, Easy Mode is the most accessible way to play Radical Red. It provides a challenge but is designed for players who want a less intense experience.

New Boss Mechanics

Bosses in Radical Red have some new tricks up their sleeves. Some optional side bosses will have their levels scale according to your team, while bosses near the end of the game will randomly choose between one of three teams. Gym Leaders have access to Mega Evolution before you do, and Elite Four Members each have a Legendary Pokémon.

Pokémon Buffs and Changes

Swathes of deserving Pokémon have been patched & iproved to make them more viable, as well as adding back Megas Evolution! These changes may include type changes, stat changes, ability changes, and additional learnsets. You'll also encounter brand new abilities, amove moves exclusive to this game.

Additional Content

Radical red introduces lots of new content, including some Johto Gym Leaders as additional mini bosses. The game also features Brendan as an additional rival, as well as Archer and Ariana present as Admins of Team Rocket. Lastly, there is an additional Team Rocket event right before the 8th gym that adds a new twist to the storyline!

New Pokémon

Seviian Milotic Flying Pikachu Ursaluna

Several new Pokémon have been added to the game, including those all Pokémon up to Generation 8. Over 200 Pokémon have been retyped or had their stats adjusted to provide better balance and variety in battle.

You can also find som new forms, such as Pikachu's Surfing and Flying forms as well as the new Sevii forms of favourites like Milotic.

Follower Pokémon

Umbreon following Trainer

Everyone's favourite feature is back in Radical Red, allowing a Pokémon to follow you around as you travel through the game. To enable this feature speak with the Tamer in the Viridian City Pokémon Center who will ask if you want the first Pokémon in your party to follow you. The feature can be disabled or re-enabled by speaking with the same Tamer. It's important to note that the feature may be buggy, so it's recommended to disable and re-enable it periodically to avoid any issues.

Radical Red Encounters

A fun aspect of Nuzlocke runs is the variety of encounters forcing you to try out new Pokémon you've never used before. That is why it's important to know which Pokémon will be available during a run. We've compiled a list of every encounter for Pokémon Radical Red so you can quickly see who you might want on your team!

Pokémon Radical Red has 54 different encounter locations with 614 different Pokémon available as wild encounters. Hover over a Pokémon to see where to encounter it!

29 Dragon Pokémon encounters

35 Fairy Pokémon encounters

37 Ice Pokémon encounters

39 Steel Pokémon encounters

41 Fighting Pokémon encounters

42 Rock Pokémon encounters

42 Dark Pokémon encounters

44 Ghost Pokémon encounters

48 Electric Pokémon encounters

50 Fire Pokémon encounters

52 Ground Pokémon encounters

52 Psychic Pokémon encounters

57 Poison Pokémon encounters

57 Flying Pokémon encounters

60 Bug Pokémon encounters

64 Grass Pokémon encounters

78 Normal Pokémon encounters

110 Water Pokémon encounters

29Dragon Pokémon
DRAGON

35Fairy Pokémon
FAIRY

37Ice Pokémon
ICE

39Steel Pokémon
STEEL

41Fighting Pokémon
FIGHTING

42Rock Pokémon
ROCK

42Dark Pokémon
DARK

44Ghost Pokémon
GHOST

48Electric Pokémon
ELECTRIC

50Fire Pokémon
FIRE

52Ground Pokémon
GROUND

52Psychic Pokémon
PSYCHIC

57Poison Pokémon
POISON

57Flying Pokémon
FLYING

60Bug Pokémon
BUG

64Grass Pokémon
GRASS

78Normal Pokémon
NORMAL

110Water Pokémon
WATER

Radical Red Boss Battles

In order to complete a Radical Red Nuzlocke and become the Champion, you will need to win 49 Boss battles throughout the Kanto region - ranging from bickering Rival & Evil team fights, to Gym Leaders & ultimately the Elite Four.

These can be a challenge, especially when your dear nicknamed nuzlocke mons are at risk. So below we've listed detailed overviews of all these fights! Giving you all the information you'll need to face everything from Gary's Squirtle to Lance (Team B)'s Salamence.

12 Gym Leader fights

9 Elite Four fights

10 Rival fights

7 Evil Team fights

11 Mini Boss fights

Select your starter type

Like all Pokémon games, you will have to select a starter. The type will update some of the boss teams to match. For example, if your starter was a grass type Gary might have a fire type to take advantage!

Gym Leader fights

  • - Pewter City Gym

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Cerulean City Gym

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Vermillion City Gym

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Celadon City Gym

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Saffron City Gym

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Fuschia City Gym

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Cinnabar Island Gym

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Viridian City Gym

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Pewter City Gym

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Cerulean City Gym

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Vermillion City Gym

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Celadon City Gym

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

Elite Four fights

  • - Indigo Plateau

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Indigo Plateau

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Indigo Plateau

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Indigo Plateau

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Indigo Plateau

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Indigo Plateau

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Indigo Plateau

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Indigo Plateau

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Champion

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

Rival fights

  • - Oak's Laboratory

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Route 1

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Virdian Forest

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Route 24

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - S.S. Anne

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Silph Co. Rival

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Safari Zone

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Pokémon Mansion Entrance

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Route 22

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Indigo Plateau

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

Evil Team fights

  • - Mt. Moon

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Celadon City Game Corner

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Silph Co.

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Silph Co.

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Cerulean Cave

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Cerulean Cave

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Cerulean Cave

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

Mini Boss fights

  • - Pewter City Museum

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Bill's House

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Route 11

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Lavender Town

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Saffron City Dojo

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Seafoam Islands

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Seafoam Islands

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Seafoam Islands

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Cinnabar Island

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Cinnabar Island

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

  • - Cinnabar Island

    has a team of 0, made up of a level undefined undefined. The level cap for this fight is level null.

Now that you're ready to take on the Pokémon Radical Red Nuzlocke Challenge, why not keep track of all your encounters with the Nuzlocke Tracker?