POKéMANIA CABLE CLUB
Welcome to Pokémania Cable Club of Middle Tennessee! We are a dedicated group for fans of the original Pokemon Game Boy games to meet up for battles, trades, and discussions. Dust off your old Game Boy and join us on Facebook and Instagram!
ABOUT POKéMANIA CABLE CLUB
Mission
Pokémania Cable Club is a dedicated group for Tennessee fans of the original Pokemon Game Boy games (Red/Blue/Yellow) to meet up to battle, trade, and discuss.The ultimate vision for the group is to recapture the joy of the original "Pokémania" craze that swept the world in the late 90s and early 00s. In those days, the internet was not yet widespread, so Pokémon was able to maintain a certain mystique. No one knew exactly how the game worked, or how to evolve every Pokémon, or even where to find them all. TV, magazines, word of mouth, and good ol' personal experimentation were the only ways to uncover the mysteries of the Pokémon world.The experience of living through Pokémania obviously can never be completely replicated. However, what we can do in the present day is make a social event out of enjoying the games that started it all! Pokémon was meant to be played with friends!So, which version will you choose?
CLUB RULES
In order for the club to run safely and smoothly, members must agree to abide by certain rules.1. Stay on topic. This is a dedicated group for Tennessee trainers to battle and trade Pokemon on the old-school Game Boy games (Red/Blue/Yellow and Gold/Silver/Crystal). It is NOT a Buy/Sell group, an advertisement/promo group, or a TCG group. Please keep all posts and events on-topic!2. RBY and GSC only! In addition to original hardware, the Virtual Console versions of RBY and GSC on 3DS are also allowed! However, this is NOT a group for battling/trading on native DS, 3DS, or Switch games.3. Embrace the spirit of classic Pokemon! The Pokemon you bring to events should be obtained by your own efforts and trained using in-game methods. They should be of a legal level (1-100) and know only moves obtainable legally in RBY and/or GSC.4. Some glitches and modern tools can be beneficial. Pokemon and items obtained through in-game glitches (Mew glitch, item duplication glitch, etc.) are OK. Pokemon obtained from the simulated PCNY Distribution Station are OK.5. Legit hardware is recommended. It is highly recommended to use only legitimate game cartridges for battles and trades. Please disclose if you are using repro (bootleg) cartridges before linking up.6. No glitch Pokemon. Do NOT trade or battle with Missingno or other glitch Pokemon unless the other player agrees beforehand.7. Keep track of your belongings. You are responsible for your personal belongings at all times! Pokemania Cable Club admins are not responsible for lost or stolen items!8. Play at your own risk! Pokemania Cable Club admins are not responsible for any loss or corruption of game data.9. Pay attention to age requirements. Most events will be for all ages, but some may be adults only. Please make note of this detail before attending or bringing children to an event.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Red/Blue/Yellow Game Resources
Serebii Red/Blue/Yellow Pokedex: Contains everything you need to know about every Pokemon in RBY, including locations, evolution methods, movesets, and more.Serebii Pokearth: Detailed information about every location in the Pokemon games.Generation 1 Stat Calculator: Input your Pokemon's stats to check if they have favorable IVs.Smogon RBY Strategy Pokedex: Detailed writeups about how to best use each Pokemon in different battle formats.Smogon RBY Articles: Explanations for many RBY battle mechanics and strategies.Bulbapedia Pika Cup Eligibility List: This article contains a list of all the Pokemon eligible to participate in Pokemon Stadium's Pika Cup and how to obtain them legally.The Mew Glitch: A Bulbapedia article detailing how to perform the glitch to obtain Mew in Red and Blue.The Old Man Glitch: Bulbapedia article about the famous "Old Man Glitch." Use this glitch in Red and Blue to encounter Missingno and duplicate valuable items like TMs and Rare Candies.
Gold/Silver/Crystal Game Resources
Serebii Gold/Silver/Crystal Pokedex: Contains everything you need to know about every Pokemon in GSC, including locations, evolution methods, movesets, and more.Serebii Pokearth: Detailed information about every location in the Pokemon games.Generation 2 Stat Calculator: Input your Pokemon's stats to check if they have favorable IVs.Smogon GSC Strategy Pokedex: Detailed writeups about how to best use each Pokemon in different battle formats.Psypoke GSC Breeding and Eggs Guide: Information about how breeding works in GSC.Legendary Beasts Encounter Guide: A visual guide from Reddit that explains in detail how to best encounter and catch Raikou, Suicune, and Entei.Blue Moon Falls Time-Changing Passcode Generator: This tool allows you to change the time in GSC.
Training Pokemon
Individual Values/Individual Strengths: This Bulbapedia article explains the concept of Individual Values (known as Diversification Values in RBY/GSC) and how they affect a Pokemon's potential stats.Stat Experience: An explanation of how battling affects a Pokemon's stat growth through Stat Experience in RBY/GSC.All About Stats, Training, and Breeding in RBY/GSC: This Smogon article provides an advanced explanation of stats and training in RBY/GSC.
Useful Online Tools
Blue Moon Falls GB/C Trader: This tool allows you to trade between your games online, provided you are able to retrieve your save data using a special device.Blue Moon Falls PCNY Distribution Station: This amazing tool simulates the event distribution station that was at Pokemon Center New York. With it, you can obtain rare event Pokemon from the past!
Game Boy Cartridge Battery Replacement
Over time, the battery inside of a Game Boy cartridge will die out, causing the loss of data and the inability to hold a save. This can happen with any game, but it is a particular problem for GSC cartridges, as the real-time clock is a major drain on the batteries.Luckily, Game Boy batteries can be replaced. If you know how to use a soldering iron, you can replace the batteries yourself. Otherwise, you can take your games to a local video game shop to have them replaced for a fee.Expert Battery Replacement: I recommend Game Trader in Madison for this service, as the price is good and the turnaround time is quick. My Red and Silver versions now play perfectly after being dead for over 20 years!Home Battery Replacement: If you have the proper tools and expertise, you can replace Game Boy batteries at home yourself. You will need a "Game Bit" screwdriver to open your cartridge and soldering tools to remove the old battery and secure the new one.This guide on YouTube explains the process in detail.CAUTION! Do not attempt to replace a Game Boy cartridge battery without the proper tools and skills! You can permanently damage your game if you don't know what you are doing. You may also encounter solder-free methods of replacing the battery, such as by using razors and electrical tape. While these methods can work, you still risk seriously damaging your game if something goes wrong. If in doubt, take it to an expert.
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Let's catch 'em like it's 1999! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with news and events!
News and Events
2/3/2026: First Club Meetup Scheduled for March 28 in Hendersonville!Get ready for the first Pokemania Cable Club meetup!
DATE: 3/28/2026
TIME: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
LOCATION: Kiki's Kitchen
260 W Main St.
Hendersonville, TN
City Square Shopping CenterBring your Game Boy and your copy of Pokemon Red, Blue, or Yellow and get ready to link up with other trainers for old-school battles and trades! For more information and to RSVP, please visit the event page on Facebook.1/24/2026: Facebook and Instagram Pages Now Live!To help increase our reach, Pokemania Cable Club now has public pages on Facebook and Instagram! If you would like to be part of the club, please remember to follow our pages, join the group, and fill out the Interest Survey!1/22/2020: Group Creation and Interest SurveyPokemania Cable Club was created today! It is my hope that many people will join to share in the excitement of classic Pokemon. If you are a new member, please complete the Interest Survey. This will help me understand what people would like to get out of this group. Thank you!