Fire Red and Leaf Green are a pair of Pokémon games for the Gameboy Advanced. They are the first Pokémon games to make use of the Wireless Adaptor, which is included with the game. These games are remakes of the original games, Red and Green. They were released in September 2004, after Ruby and Sapphire.
The game takes place in Kanto. You may play as either a boy or a girl, but your rival is Gary regardless. The graphics have been revamped to the Advanced style, bringing a whole new breath of life to Kanto and its Pokémon.
Perhaps the greatest addition to the game is the Sevii Islands. Accessible after you defeat the Elite Four, you can at first only travel to three of the islands. As you complete missions on them, however, you gain accessibility to the other four. On these islands, you can catch many kinds of Johto Pokémon. Several legendaries wait for you, as well, such as the legendary birds. I spend most of my time on the Islands; there's so much to do.
After you have beaten the Elite Four, you have the chance to capture one of the legendary dogs from Johto, which will roam around Kanto. If you chose Bulbasaur, you can catch Entei; choosing Squirtle will unlock Raikou, and picking Charmander will unleash Suicune.
The starting Pokémon in Fire Red and Leaf Green are the same as they were in the original games; Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur.
Bulbasaur is the only dual-type starting Pokémon, having both a Grass and Poison type. Its ability is Overgrow, and some of its common attacks are Vine Whip, Razor Leaf, and Solarbeam. Bulbasaur's evolutions are Ivysaur and Venusaur.
Charmander is the Fire type starter. It has the ability Blaze, and can learn Ember, Metal Claw, and Flamethrower. Its evolutions are Charmeleon and Charizard, and upon reaching its final evolution, it gains a Flying type.
Squirtle is the Water starter. Common attacks are Bubble, Water Gun, and Bite. This Pokémon has the ability Torrent, and its evolutions are Wartortle and Blastoise.
Squirtle and Bulbasaur are effective against the first gym leader, where Charmander does poorly. Bulbasaur is the best against the second gym leader, Squirtle won't do much damage, and Charmander will take a beating. Bulbasaur and Charmander will be strong against the third gym leader, and Squirtle will probably be creamed. Against the fourth gym leader, Charmander is best, Squirtle is worst, and Bulbasaur is kind of neutral.
Overall, whichever starter you choose, it's bound to be a good choice.
