Aspertia City: To Gym 1

After your mother's phone call, you gain control of your character. Walk to her and speak with her.

Leave your house and move up the street to your left, ignoring the building on your left.

You will be stopped by your rival and his sister. After they leave, your rival will follow you.

Explore Aspertia City. You cannot visit the Pokémon Center, Trainers' School, or leave town yet.

Head up the steps to the lookout, located on the street leading north to the right of the Pokémon Center.

At the lookout, speak with Hugh, then move over to Bianca.

Talk to Bianca and answer "yes" to both questions to receive your starter Pokémon (Snivy, Tepig, or Oshawott). All starters are Level 5 with no held items.

Snivy (Grass-type) is recommended for expert players due to weaknesses against four gyms, but excels with high Speed and balanced stats when not at a disadvantage. Evolves at Lv.17 to Servine and Lv.36 to Serperior.

Tepig (Fire-type) is suitable for most players, gaining Fighting-type upon evolution. It boasts high Attack and HP, but lacks defence and Speed. Evolves at Lv.17 to Pignite and Lv.36 to Emboar.

Oshawott (Water-type) is recommended for beginners. It is only weak to one gym and has well-balanced stats with good offense but slightly lacklustre Speed. Evolves at Lv.17 to Dewott and Lv.36 to Samurott.

After choosing your starter, you can nickname it. Bianca will then give you a Pokedex.

Exit the lookout. Your rival will ask Bianca for his own Pokedex and starter Pokémon.

As you descend the steps, your rival will challenge you to your first Pokémon battle. Use the move Tackle until your opponent is defeated.

Winning the battle will bring your Pokémon to Level 6 or almost Level 7.

After the battle, Bianca will take you to the Pokémon Center for healing and a tour of its facilities.

Bianca will then give you ten Poke Balls.