Phase 8
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Phase 8: Earth Badge Walkthrough
Phase 8 of the Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen walkthrough: Viridian Gym, final Giovanni, late Rival, and Victory Road gate.
Viridian Gym, final Giovanni, late Rival, and Victory Road gate. Open each section page for source-backed encounter tables, trainer teams, hidden item rows, and boss cards.
Phase 8
Viridian Gym, final Giovanni, late Rival, and Victory Road gate.
Target47-55 RewardEarth Badge, TM26 Earthquake, Route 23 access Sections2
FR/LG reminder
Use version rows for exclusives and remember that the remakes add abilities, natures, held items, the VS Seeker, Sevii Islands, and National Dex post-game routing.
Section Pages
Phase 8Viridian Gym
Return to Viridian, navigate arrow tiles, defeat Giovanni, and earn the Earth Badge.
Phase 8Route 22 and Route 23Fight the late Route 22 Rival, pass the badge checks, and reach Victory Road.
Major Bosses
| Boss / branch | Team | Reward | Danger notes | Practical counters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 GiovanniLeader | $5000 | Earthquake users punish frail Electric and Poison Pokemon. | Surf, Ice Beam, Grass coverage, and Flying pivots are reliable. | |
 TerryRival | $1908 | The branch changes with your starter and is the guide's main repeated boss variable. | Plan for Pidgeot, Alakazam, Rhydon, and the final starter evolution, then adjust the last slot around your starter choice. | |
| TerryRival | $1908 | The branch changes with your starter and is the guide's main repeated boss variable. | Plan for Pidgeot, Alakazam, Rhydon, and the final starter evolution, then adjust the last slot around your starter choice. | |
| TerryRival | $1908 | The branch changes with your starter and is the guide's main repeated boss variable. | Plan for Pidgeot, Alakazam, Rhydon, and the final starter evolution, then adjust the last slot around your starter choice. |
Phase Checklist
- Viridian Gym: Bring Surf/Ice/Grass coverage and respect Earthquake. This badge unlocks the Pokemon League route.
- Route 22 and Route 23: Heal after Giovanni before the Route 22 Rival. The Rival team is now close to final-form pressure.