Glitches for Pokemon Blue: 47 Essential Tricks for Catching, Trading, and Battling

Glitches for Catching, Trading, and Battling

Introduction

The world of Pokémon is vast and full of secrets, and glitches are no exception. These unintentional programming errors can be used to your advantage, allowing you to catch rare Pokémon, trade with friends, and even battle with an unfair advantage. In this article, we will explore 47 essential glitches for Pokémon Blue that will enhance your gameplay experience.

Catching Glitches

1. Missingno. Encounter (Glitch 00)

Perhaps the most famous glitch in Pokémon Blue, Missingno. is a mysterious Pokémon that can be encountered by performing a series of specific actions. Encountering Missingno. has a 50% chance of crashing your game, but it can also lead to obtaining rare items or even catching other glitch Pokémon.

2. Mew Glitch (Glitch 01)

Mew, the Mythical Pokémon, can be obtained through a glitch that involves manipulating the game's memory data. This glitch is complex and requires precise timing, but it is one of the only ways to catch Mew without using cheats.

3. Safari Zone Duplication Glitch (Glitch 02)

This glitch allows you to duplicate items in the Safari Zone. Simply throw a Rock at a Pokémon and then run away from the battle. The Rock will be duplicated in your inventory. This glitch can be used to obtain valuable items such as Master Balls and Rare Candies.

Trading Glitches

4. Trade Evolution Glitch (Glitch 03)

Certain Pokémon, such as Kadabra and Alakazam, require trading to evolve. However, this glitch allows you to evolve these Pokémon without trading them. Simply initiate a trade with a friend and then cancel the trade before it is completed. The Pokémon will evolve as if it had been traded.

5. Link Cable Copy Glitch (Glitch 04)

This glitch allows you to duplicate Pokémon or items between two Game Boy cartridges. Connect two Game Boys with a link cable and trade a Pokémon or item to the other cartridge. Then, turn off the game on the receiving cartridge and turn it back on. The Pokémon or item will be duplicated on both cartridges.

Battling Glitches

6. Critical Hit Glitch (Glitch 05)

This glitch increases the chance of landing a critical hit in battle. Simply hold down the A button while selecting an attack. The attack will have a 100% chance of being a critical hit.

7. Paralyze Glitch (Glitch 06)

This glitch allows you to paralyze an opponent's Pokémon even if it is immune to paralysis. Simply use a move that inflicts paralysis and then use a move that changes the opponent's type to Electric. The opponent's Pokémon will become paralyzed, even if it is normally immune.

8. False Swipe Glitch (Glitch 07)

False Swipe is a move that deals damage without knocking out the target Pokémon. However, this glitch allows False Swipe to knock out Pokémon with 1 HP remaining. This can be used to capture rare Pokémon with low health.

Other Glitches

9. Overworld Glitch (Glitch 08)

This glitch allows you to walk through walls and other obstacles in the overworld. Simply find a bush or tree that is next to a wall and use the Fly HM. As you fly, press and hold the A button and then press the B button to land. You will be able to walk through the wall and explore previously inaccessible areas.

10. Item Duplication Glitch (Glitch 09)

This glitch allows you to duplicate any item in your inventory. Simply use the item and then immediately press and hold the A + B + Select + Start buttons. The item will be used, but it will also be duplicated in your inventory.

11. Bicycle Glitch (Glitch 10)

This glitch allows you to travel faster on your bicycle. Simply start riding your bicycle and then press and hold the Up + B buttons. Your bicycle will accelerate to incredible speeds, allowing you to travel long distances quickly.

12. Strength Glitch (Glitch 11)

This glitch allows you to use the Strength HM to move large boulders out of the way, even if you don't have a Pokémon that knows Strength. Simply use the Strength HM on a boulder and then immediately press and hold the A + B buttons. The boulder will move out of the way, allowing you to access previously blocked areas.

13. Missingno. Box Glitch (Glitch 12)

This glitch allows you to create box spaces in which no Pokémon can be placed. Simply deposit a Pokémon into Box 6 and then withdraw it into Box 4. Next, deposit another Pokémon into Box 6 and withdraw it into Box 5. The space in Box 6 will now be empty, but it will not be able to accept any Pokémon.

14. Rival Battle Glitch (Glitch 13)

This glitch allows you to skip your rival's battle at the top of Mt. Moon. Simply save your game just before entering the rival's room. Then, walk into the room and start the battle. As soon as the battle begins, turn off your game. When you turn your game back on, you will be outside the rival's room and the battle will be skipped.

15. Cerulean City Gym Glitch (Glitch 14)

This glitch allows you to enter the Cerulean City Gym without a Cascade Badge. Simply talk to the guard outside the gym and say "No" when he asks if you have a Cascade Badge. The guard will let you enter the gym, even though you don't have the required badge.

16. Cinnabar Island Glitch (Glitch 15)

This glitch allows you to access Cinnabar Island without the Poké Flute. Simply fly to Cinnabar Island on your Charizard and then land on the coast. There will be a small gap in the rocks that you can walk through. You will now be able to explore Cinnabar Island without having to wake the Snorlax that blocks the entrance.

17. Elite Four Glitch (Glitch 16)

This glitch allows you to skip the first three members of the Elite Four. Simply save your game just before entering the first Elite Four member's room. Then, walk into the room and start the battle. As soon as the battle begins, turn off your game. When you turn your game back on, you will be outside the Elite Four member's room and the battle will be skipped. You will then be able to challenge the fourth Elite Four member without having to fight the first three.

18. Name Glitch (Glitch 17)

This glitch allows you to change the name of your Pokémon by using the Pokédex. Simply deposit your Pokémon into the PC and then withdraw it. As soon as you withdraw your Pokémon, press the A button and then enter a new name for your Pokémon. The new name will be saved, even though you did not use the Name Rater.

19. Stat Glitch (Glitch 18)

This glitch allows you to increase your Pokémon's stats by using the Pokédex. Simply deposit your Pokémon into the PC and then withdraw it. As soon as you withdraw your Pokémon, press the B button and then scroll through your Pokémon's stats. The stats will increase with each button press. The stat glitch can be used to create incredibly powerful Pokémon.

20. EXP Glitch (Glitch 19)

This glitch allows you to level up your Pokémon quickly by using the Pokédex. Simply deposit your Pokémon into the PC and then withdraw it. As soon as you withdraw your Pokémon, press the A button + B button together and then scroll through your Pokémon's stats. The Pokémon will gain experience with each button press. The EXP glitch can be used to level up your Pokémon to level 100 in a very short amount of time.

21. Move Glitch (Glitch 20)

This glitch allows you to teach your Pokémon moves that they normally cannot learn. Simply deposit your Pokémon into the PC and then withdraw it. As soon as you withdraw your Pokémon, press the A button + B button together and then scroll through your Pokémon's moves. The Pokémon will learn the move that is currently displayed on the screen. The move glitch can be used to create Pokémon with unique movesets.

22. Item Glitch (Glitch 21)

This glitch allows you to obtain items