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Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow are classic RPG games that were released for the Game Boy in the late 1990s. Here are some interesting facts about Gym Leader battles in these games:

1. Brock's Onix Glitch:

   • In Pokémon Red and Blue, players discovered a glitch related to Brock's Onix. If you used a water-type move against Onix and then switched to a Pokémon with a higher Speed stat, you could cause the move to deal more damage than it should. This glitch became known as the "Brock's Onix Glitch."

2. Misty's Starmie Speed Advantage:

   • Misty's Starmie in Cerulean City Gym is known for being quite challenging. Starmie's Speed stat is high, making it difficult for players to outspeed it. To overcome this, some players opted to catch an Abra on Route 24 before challenging Misty, as Abra's Teleport move allows for a quick escape to heal and then return to the battle.

3. Lt. Surge's Electric-Type Strategy:

   • Lt. Surge, the Vermilion City Gym Leader, is known for his Electric-type Pokémon. To defeat him easily, players could catch a Diglett in Diglett's Cave and train it to learn Dig. Dig is a Ground-type move, which is super effective against Electric types, making Lt. Surge's Raichu vulnerable to it.

4. Sabrina's Psychic-Type Dominance:

   • Sabrina, the Saffron City Gym Leader, uses Psychic-type Pokémon. Psychic types were overpowered in the first-generation games, as they only had one weakness (Bug types), and there were very few strong Bug-type moves. This made Sabrina's team particularly challenging for players.

5. Giovanni's Ground-Type Pokemon:

   • Giovanni, the leader of Team Rocket and the Viridian City Gym Leader, uses Ground-type Pokémon. Ground types are immune to Electric-type moves, providing a challenge for players who relied on Electric-type attacks. However, players with a Grass or Ice type had an advantage against his team.

6. Koga's Poison Types and Toxic:

   • Koga, the Fuchsia City Gym Leader, specializes in Poison-type Pokémon. His strategy often involves using Toxic, a move that inflicts increasing damage each turn. Some players found this battle challenging due to the accumulation of poison damage over time.

These Gym Leader battles and associated strategies became memorable aspects of the Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow games, contributing to the nostalgic experience for fans of the franchise.