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What is Your Rival's Canon Name?

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Pokemon FRLG - Who is Your Rival
The rival's canonical name is widely known to be Blue, or Green, in Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green (FRLG). See the reasoning behind the name and who the rival in the game is here!

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What is Your Rival's Canon Name?

Blue in the International Versions

Blue
The trainer's rival is most commonly known as Blue internationally, as it calls back to the Western release of the Gen I games, Pokémon Red and Blue, in 1998. While the main protagonist is canonically known as Red, the rival mirrors this by being named Blue.

Green in the Japanese Versions

In the Japanese release of the Gen I games, it was originally released as Pokémon Red and Green. This follows the same reasoning behind the international iterations, with a major difference in the color used.

If you follow the chronological order, the name Green came first, before eventually being replaced by Blue upon the franchise's global release.

Depends on the Game Version

Game Version Rival Names
FireRed Green / Gary / Kaz / Toru
LeafGreen Red / Ash / Kene / Geki

Upon the rival's first introduction, the game prompts you with four choices depending on the game version. If you chose Fire Red, it calls back to Red and Ash's Rivals, Green and Gary. Meanwhile, choosing Leaf Green has the names Red and Ash themselves.

All Version Exclusives and Differences

Likely Gary Oak from the Anime

Gary
The rival also heavily resembles Gary Oak from the anime, known to be Ash's rival and Professor Oak's grandson.

Who is Your Rival?

Professor Oak's Grandson

Pallet Town

The rival is the grandson of the renowned Pokémon researcher and Professor Oak. You can initially meet him in the Poke Lab, eager to get a Pokémon from the Professor.

1st Badge Walkthrough

Long Time Rival in Pallet Town

Rival Duel

The rival is depicted as a long-time friend and rival of the game protagonist, living in Pallet Town for a significant duration of his life. Similar to the main character, his Pokémon journey begins at the start of the game.

Pallet Town Location Guide

Recurring Trainer You Fight With

Rival Pick Your Pick
Pokemon FRLG - Squirtle Squirtle
Pokemon FRLG - Water
Pokemon FRLG - Charmander Charmander
Pokemon FRLG - Fire
Pokemon FRLG - Charmander Charmander
Pokemon FRLG - Fire
Pokemon FRLG - Bulbasaur Bulbasaur
Pokemon FRLG - Grass
Pokemon FRLG - Bulbasaur Bulbasaur
Pokemon FRLG - Grass
Pokemon FRLG - Squirtle Squirtle
Pokemon FRLG - Water

The rival is a recurring character in Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green and will trigger multiple Pokemon battles throughout the game. His starter will be the Pokémon with a type advantage over your chosen starter.

All Rival Fights and Teams

Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green Related Guides

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General Guides
Shiny Hunting Guide and Shiny Odds All Gift Pokemon
Rival's Canon Name Protagonist's Canon Name
Lt. Surge Puzzle Guide All Move Tutors and Important NPCs
Best Gym Order -
How-To Guides
How to Get Shiny Starters How to Soft Reset
How to Trade How to Open the Main Menu
How to Find Hidden Items How to Use Key Items
How to Get the Bike How to Get Old Rod
How to Get Good Rod How to Get Super Rod
How to Get the Old Man Out of Route 2 How to Get to Three Island
How to Register Items to Select Key How to Use Potions
How to Use Repel How to Get Silph Scope
How to Get Gold Teeth How to Get Macho Brace
How to Get Coin Case How to Get the Mystic Ticket
How to Get the Aurora Ticket How to Get to Sevii Islands
How to Get the Poke Flute How to Stop Pokemon From Evolving
How to Evolve All Pokemon How to Wake Up Snorlax
How to Check Friendship (Happiness) How to Fast Travel
How to Win at Slots in the Casino How to Get the Legendary Dogs
How to Break Rocks and Other Obstacles How to Get Berries
How to Catch 60 Pokemon Fast How to Get All 3 Starters
How to Get to Resort Gorgeous How to Get Luxury Balls
Location Guides
Move Deleter Location Move Relearner Location
Where to Get The Running Shoes All Incense Locations
Amulet Coin Location Where to Find Lucky Egg and Odds
Yellow Flute Location VS Seeker Location
EXP Share Location Itemfinder Location
Rare Candy Locations Pokemon Day Care Location
All Professor Oak Aides Locations and Rewards Where to Buy Ultra Balls
Master Ball Location and Who to Use It On Name Rater Location: How to Change Nickname
All Rare Pokemon Locations Magikarp Salesman Location: How to Get Magikarp Early
Selphy Location and Rewards Net Ball Catch Rate and Locations
Nest Ball Catch Rate and Locations -
Status Effect Guides
All Status Effects Poison
Paralysis Burn
Freeze Confusion
Sleep -
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Get Mew? Best Natures for Starters
The Best Natures for Every Pokemon Which Fossil Should You Choose?
Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan? Mega Punch or Mega Kick?
Is There a Physical and Special Attack Split? Are There Fairy Types?
Can You Complete the Kanto Dex? Can You Complete the National Dex?
Can You Get a 4-Star Trainer Card? Can You Get Pokerus?
What are STAB Moves? Differences from the Original GBA Versions
How Long to Beat Best Eevee Evolution
Can You Get Umbreon? Can You Get Espeon?

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