i already beat Red and got the kanto starters. i went to the fan club in Vermilion but the steven guy wont appear outside the fan club or in at silph co.
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>Hoenn Starter Steps: Step 1: Beat Red Step 2: Meet Steven Outside The Fanclub In Vermillion City Step 3: Go into Silph Co. In Saffron City Step 4: Go Up To Steven And Talk To Him Step 5: Pick A Green Plate For Treecko, Red for Torchic, and Blue, for Mudkip