After a few difficult battles, Red begins to understand the bond between trainers and Pokémon.

Red arrives in Lavender Town, where he hears many rumors about ghosts roaming around a Pokémon Tower which has been overrun by Team Rocket; Red drives out Team Rocket and rescues Mr. Fuji.

Respecting Red's strength, Giovanni disbands Team Rocket and awards Red with the final Gym Badge needed to enter the Pokémon League.

Red discovers that Blue has beat him to the title of Pokémon League Champion which leads to a final showdown between Red and Blue.