How to Avoid Wild Pokémon in a Pokémon Game

Gen. II and Up

Attach a Cleanse Tag to your Lead Pokémon (The Pokémon in the front of your party). Cleanse Tags act as permanent Repels, stopping wild Pokémon that are a lower level than your Lead from appearing.

If you don't have a Cleanse Tag, stock up on Repels, Super Repels or Max Repels. Repels work the same as Cleanse Tags, however they only last a certain number of steps. Remember to use one before you enter the grass.Avoid Wild Pokémon in a Pokémon Game Step 2Bullet1.jpg

Wild Pokémon who are of a lower level than your Lead Pokémon will not appear.

Use another Repel before you take another step when it runs out.

Give your Pokémon a smoke ball to escape without fail.

Alternative Method

Face the grass. It should be on the next square in front of you.

Select a Pokémon that knows the HM Cut and use the move in the Pokémon menu. Three squares of grass directly in front of you should disappear.

Step into the grass-free area and repeat for every patch of grass.