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While there are many items you can buy at Poké Marts when you visit different cities in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, some of the best items, like no items ever were, can be obtained free of charge if you’re willing to explore a bit while wandering through Kanto.
Throughout your journey, you’ll find plenty of Potions and Poké Balls scattered around, but some hidden items nearby should be prioritized when you come across them. There’s a ton of valuable loot to discover while playing FireRed and LeafGreen!
How To Get Free Items
In Kanto, the first generation of Pokémon games was the pioneer in offering free items across the map for trainers who are curious enough to explore off the main paths. Keep an eye out for large Poké Balls resting on the ground or unusual spots on certain tiles—these often hide useful items. Also, some NPCs will trade rare items or give rewards if you help them complete your Pokédex as you progress through the Indigo League.
It’s important to gather everything you find during your exploration, whether to boost your Pokémon’s experience or to sell for cash. Your bag doesn’t have a strict limit, so collecting and reselling items like berries or hidden objects can give you an easy source of money for buying what’s not available for free.
While many freebies are Berries—an item mechanic introduced after Gen 1’s original release—it’s always worth grabbing whatever is laying around. Certain items like Nuggets, Pearls, Stardust, and Star Pieces are hidden throughout Kanto, often found by chance in the field. These can sell for a high price and help you farm cash easily, even if you don’t need them immediately.
Talk to NPCs whenever you reach a new area; they may offer useful items, Pokémon, or missions in exchange for the items, Pokémon, or progress you make in the game.
Where To Get The Most Important Items In Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen
Many key items aren’t required to finish the main story but can significantly help you in various ways. Some of these include hidden items, rewards for completing Pokédex entries, or special TMs available in this remake of the third-generation games.
In the table below, we’ve tracked some optional items you can collect:
| Item Name and What it Does | How/Where to Get |
|---|---|
| Aurora Ticket — Accesses Birth Island to catch Deoxys (post-game) | Talk to Professor Oak after entering the Hall of Fame and finishing the main story. |
| Big Mushroom — Used with the Move Reminder to teach moves you’ve overwritten | Mt. Moon B1F near the ladders, Pokémon Tower 5F near Channeler Ruth, or held by Paras/Parasect in Safari Zone and Cerulean Cave. |
| Clease Tag — Reduces wild Pokémon encounters when held | Pokémon Tower 5F. |
| Fire Stone — Evolves Vulpix, Growlithe, Eevee into Flareon | Mt. Ember near the summit entrance. |
| Leaf Stone — Evolves Gloom, Weepinbell, Exeggcute | Safari Zone central area or Area 1 at Safari Zone. |
| Moon Stone — Evolves Nidorina, Nidorino, Clefairy, Jigglypuff | Joyful Game Corner, Mt. Moon, or Team Rocket Hideout B2F. |
| Mystic Ticket — Access to Navel Rock to catch Lugia and Ho-Oh (post-game) | Same as Aurora Ticket—talk to Professor Oak after Hall of Fame. |
| Rare Candy — Raises a Pokémon’s level by one | Cape Brink behind the Move Tutor’s house, Lost Caves near Ruin Maniac. |
| Soothe Bell — Increases Pokémon friendship faster | Pokémon Tower 7F, hidden after acquiring the Silph Scope via Itemfinder. |
| Thunderstone — Evolves Pikachu into Raichu and Eevee into Jolteon | Power Plant northeast room. |
| Tiny Mushroom — Teaches a Pokémon a move it previously learned | Mt. Moon B1F or held by Paras/Parasect. |
| VS Seeker — Re-challenges trainers for leveling and cash | Vermilion City from a woman at the Pokémon Center. |
| Water Stone — Evolves Poliwhirl, Shellder, Starmie, and Eevee into Vaporeon | Seafoam Islands B1F or B4F near the ladder, hidden in B4F. |
Many other rare items like Nuggets, Pearls, and Stardust are scattered all across Kanto. These items often sell for a high price and can be found as hidden objects, sometimes by chance. It’s worth keeping an eye out to boost your cash flow and enrich your inventory.
Every Collectible TM in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen
In addition to the optional items, several Technical Machines (TMs) can be acquired. These TMs are scattered throughout various locations and are valuable for teaching your Pokémon new moves. Here’s a list of notable ones:
| TM Name | Location |
|---|---|
| TM01: Focus Punch | Silph Co. 5th Floor, southwest room |
| TM02: Dragon Claw | Victory Road 1F, north section |
| TM05: Roar | Route 4, west of Mt. Moon entrance |
| TM07: Hail | Victory Road 2F, northeast corner |
| TM08: Bulk Up | Silph Co. 7F, east room |
| TM09: Bullet Seed | Mt. Moon, south of Bug Catcher Kent |
| TM11: Sunny Day | Safari Zone, Area 1 |
| TM12: Taunt | Team Rocket Hideout B2F, north of maze |
| TM14: Blizzard | Pokémon Mansion, north area |
| TM17: Protect | Power Plant center area |
| TM18: Rain Dance | Route 15, past the tree needing Cut |
| TM21: Frustration | Team Rocket Hideout B3F near stairs |
| TM22: Solar Beam | Pokémon Mansion, west area |
| TM25: Thunder | Power Plant, southeast area |
| TM27: Return | Route 12, second floor of Gate |
| TM29: Psychic | Saffron City, gift from Mr. Psychic |
| TM32: Double Team | Safari Zone, Area 3 |
| TM36: Sludge Bomb | Rocket Warehouse north of maze |
| TM37: Sandstorm | Victory Road 2F, near Black Belt Daisuke |
| TM40: Aerial Ace | Route 9, southwest corner |
| TM41: Torment | Silph Co. 4F, southeast area |
| TM42: Facade | Memorial Pillar, after Lemonade use |
| TM43: Secret Power | Route 25, past the Cut-required tree |
| TM45: Attract | Route 24, high ledge northwest |
| TM46: Thief | Mt. Moon B2F, via a side ladder on 1F |
| TM47: Steel Wing | Safari Zone, Area 2 |
| TM48: Skill Swap | Route 12, southeast island with Surf |
| TM50: Overheat | Victory Road 3F, northwest area |
These TMs offer a great way to improve your team’s capabilities, especially since many can be found in specific locations or as rewards for certain conditions.
By exploring thoroughly, talking with NPCs, and keeping an eye out for hidden items and TMs, you’ll maximize your chances of collecting some of the best gear and resources Kanto has to offer without having to spend a cent.
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