Complete Guide to Beating Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!
Beating the main story of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! involves progressing through the Gyms, defeating Team Rocket, and conquering the Pokémon League. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
1. Get Your Starter Pokémon
- Choose between Eevee (Let’s Go, Eevee!) or Pikachu (Let’s Go, Pikachu!).
- Your rival picks the opposite version’s starter.
- Get the Pokédex from Professor Oak.
2. Defeat All 8 Gym Leaders
Each Gym has specific entry requirements, so ensure you meet them before challenging them.
| Gym Leader | City | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brock | Pewter City | 🪨 Rock | Show a Grass- or Water-type Pokémon |
| Misty | Cerulean City | 💧 Water | Have a Pokémon at level 15+ |
| Lt. Surge | Vermilion City | ⚡ Electric | Have a Pokémon caught outside Kanto (e.g., from trades) |
| Erika | Celadon City | 🌿 Grass | Have a cute Pokémon (like Eevee) |
| Koga | Fuchsia City | ☠️ Poison | Have a Pokémon at level 45+ |
| Sabrina | Saffron City | 🔮 Psychic | Have a Pokémon at level 45+ |
| Blaine | Cinnabar Island | 🔥 Fire | Answer quiz questions in the Gym |
| Giovanni | Viridian City | 🏜 Ground | Final challenge before Pokémon League |
💡 Tips for Gyms:
- Use type advantages to make fights easier.
- You can rematch Gym Leaders after beating the game.
3. Defeat Team Rocket
- Fight Team Rocket multiple times, including Jessie & James.
- Major battles:
- Rocket Hideout (Celadon City) – Defeat Giovanni for the Silph Scope.
- Pokémon Tower (Lavender Town) – Use the Silph Scope to reveal the ghost.
- Silph Co. (Saffron City) – Stop Giovanni and Team Rocket’s plans.
- Viridian Gym – Face Giovanni one last time.
4. Defeat the Elite Four and Become Champion
After earning all 8 Gym Badges, head to Indigo Plateau and challenge the Elite Four.
| Trainer | Type | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Lorelei | ❄️ Ice/Water | Use Electric- or Fire-type moves |
| Bruno | 🥊 Fighting/Rock | Use Water- and Flying-types |
| Agatha | 👻 Ghost/Poison | Use Psychic- or Ground-types |
| Lance | 🐉 Dragon | Use Ice- and Electric-types |
After the Elite Four, you face your rival as the final Champion battle.
5. Post-Game Content Unlocks
- Cerulean Cave opens (where Mewtwo is found).
- Master Trainers appear across Kanto.
- Elite Four Rematches become available with stronger Pokémon.
- Battle against Red, Blue, and Green for extra challenges.
Following these steps will complete the main story and set you up for post-game content! 🎉
