* The clock starts as soon as new game is selected, so the quickest option is to name the hero Red and the rival Blue.
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* The clock starts as soon as you gain control of your character, so long as there's no saved game on the cart. To erase all data, press UP, SELECT, and B at the title screen.
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* As soon as you gain control of your character, open the menu and select Option. Set Text Speed to Fast, Battle Animation to Off, and Battle Style to Set.
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* Since the beginning dialog doesn't count to the overall time, you can name your character whatever you want without effect to your time. The shorter the name, the quicker the dialog though, so the quickest option is to name the hero, rival, and the starting Pokemon all one letter names.
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* Before you select NEW GAME, select OPTION. Set Text Speed to Fast, Battle Animation to Off, and Battle Style to Set.
* For every Yes/No box that you select No, push the B button instead of manually selecting No.
* For every Yes/No box that you select No, push the B button instead of manually selecting No.
* Run away from every random battle unless otherwise stated.
* Run away from every random battle unless otherwise stated.