Let the Pokémon Adventures Begin! As we discuss Chapter 1 of the Pokémon adventures manga. Red, a young trainer from Pallet Town, teaches some children about the world of Pokémon. After the lesson, Red encounters a boy, a group of thugs and a strange Pokémon with a mystical power. Red goes to fight it, but his Poliwhirl gets defeated, causing Red to be sad, but seeks a person who might help him.