>>27164941
I usually go:
Brock
Misty
Surge
Erika
Koga
Sabrina
Blaine
Giovanni

I leave Sabrina after Koga because I always hate doing the Silph Co. thing

>>27164991
This is the only correct order. Silph Co. is probably one of the worst experiences I've had in a Pokemon game, considering the gen 1 games and remakes are some of my favorites.

>>27165017
Yeah, I always clear each floor and then go back and do all the warp pads, still takes a long ass time
>>27164941
I know you can leave surge for pretty late in the game and you definitely need to do Brock and Misty first and second and Koga before Blaine but not sure about the others

>>27164991
This guy knows what the fuck's up.

>>27164941
>>27164991
I usually do this standard order, but as soon as I get cut I bee line for Celadon, get the pokédoll or scope, get the flute, and finally fly. Then I focus on completing my team, avoiding every trainer possible, going back through them to raise new party members, and going back to each gym as I approach the leader's average level.

Brock
Misty
Koga
Blaine
Surge
Sabrina
Erika
Giovanni