Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Player Beat the Game Without Ever Throwing a Poke Ball

In the FireRed and LeafGreen games, Poke Balls – and their improved versions – are essential for catching new Pokemon. They’re vital for making progress, and it’s incredibly challenging to finish the game without them. However, one determined player recently showed that it is possible to beat the game without using any Poke Balls at all.






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