It's following you because you're its trainer. These creatures are known as "Pokémon," and they're the only means of defending yourself here, so I'd take good care of that Scyther and train it. Pokémon learn more attacks as they level up, and some will even evolve into a new Pokémon. Scyther in particular can evolve by trading it while holding the Metal Coat item, which you can purchase in Goldenrod City.
And of course, you can also capture any wild Pokémon that catch your eye with the use of Poké Balls. Unfortunately, the Pokémon in that area are... subpar, at best, so if you want to get a good start on building up a powerful team, I'd recommend placing an order with the Breeding Center, run by Souji Seta. They have all sorts of fantastic Pokémon eggs you can choose from, and since you're a newcomer, you can get your first egg for free with a few exceptions, so I'd take advantage of that deal while you still can.
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Date: 2012-04-24 04:14 pm (UTC)It's following you because you're its trainer. These creatures are known as "Pokémon," and they're the only means of defending yourself here, so I'd take good care of that Scyther and train it. Pokémon learn more attacks as they level up, and some will even evolve into a new Pokémon. Scyther in particular can evolve by trading it while holding the Metal Coat item, which you can purchase in Goldenrod City.
And of course, you can also capture any wild Pokémon that catch your eye with the use of Poké Balls. Unfortunately, the Pokémon in that area are... subpar, at best, so if you want to get a good start on building up a powerful team, I'd recommend placing an order with the Breeding Center, run by Souji Seta. They have all sorts of fantastic Pokémon eggs you can choose from, and since you're a newcomer, you can get your first egg for free with a few exceptions, so I'd take advantage of that deal while you still can.
[Why yes, Clive is just a gold mine of information.]