Pokemon Liquid Crystal Walkthrough: Updated for Beta 3.3.00512

[newbt] New Bark Town
[rt29] Route 29
[cherrc] Cherrygrove City
[rt30] Route 30
[rt31] Route 31
[darc31] Dark Cave (Route 31 Side)
[violc] Violet City
[srpt] Sprout Tower
[g1] Violet City Gym
[rt36] Route 36
[ruina] Ruins of Alph
[rt32] Route 32
[unica] Union Cave
[rt33] Route 33
[azato] Azalea Town
[sloww] Slowpoke Well
[g2] Azalea Town Gym
[ilef] Ilex Forest
[rt34] Route 34
[goldec] Goldenrod City
[g3] Goldenrod City Gym
[rt35] Route 35
[natp] National Park
[rt37] Route 37
[ecruc] Ecruteak City
[btow] Burnt Tower
[ttow] Tin Tower
[g4] Ecruteak City Gym
[rt27] Route 27
[tohfa] Tohjo Falls
[rt100w] Route 100 (West)
[rt100e] Route 100 (East)
[lowo] Lost Woods
[outski] Outskirt Island
[rt38] Route 38
[rt39] Route 39
[rt39w] Route 39 (West)
[holloc] Hollow Cave
[olivic] Olivine City
[g6] Olivine City Gym
[rt40w] Route 40 (West)
[batow] Battle Tower
[rt40] Route 40
[rt41] Route 41
[whirli] Whirl Islands
[cianc] Cianwood City
[g5] Cianwood City Gym
[rt42] Route 42
[betow] Berry Tower
[mtm] Mt. Mortar
[mahot] Mahogany Town
[g7] Mahogany Town Gym
[rt43] Route 43
[lage] Lake of Rage
[lageu] Lake of Rage (Underwater)
[rt44] Route 44
[iceps] Ice Path (Secret Area)
[newis] New Island
[icep1] Ice Path
[blatho] Blackthorn City
[g8] Blackthorn City Gym
[draden] Dragon’s Den
[drades] Dragon’s Den (Sacred Ground)
[rt45] Route 45
[darc45] Dark Cave (Route 45 Side)
[rt46] Route 46

Professor Oak kicks things off for us with the usual introduction and then after that you get to set the time, but the only options available are Monday and Sunday 😀 oh well some days can feel like a Monday or a Sunday shrugs.

From there you’ll wake up in your room where you find a Wii which is shaped like an NES for some unknown reason and the one usual Potion waiting in the PC Storage.

Downstairs there’s Mom and one of your neighbours, Mom says that Prof. Elm is looking for you because there’s something that he wants you to do for him.

Mom then gives you the ever-handy PokeGear and explains its functions (Map, Radio, Phone Calls). She also got you an Expansion Card for it, the GBP Card. No information on what it does exactly but for the time being you can insert it into the PokeGear (or keep it out).

[newbt] NEW BARK TOWN

“The Town Where The Winds of A New Beginning Blow“

**HMs/TMs Needed: Surf, Headbutt.

Places of Interest
……………………….

• – Player’s House
• – Elm’s House
• – Elm Pokemon Lab

Pokemon Found
……………………….
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 10-15, Rate 91%)
Hoppip [Grass/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-40, Rate 100%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%)
Shellder [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%) {Pearl 50%/Big Pearl 5%}
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Seadra [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 4%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

**NOTE: Even now in 2023 there hasn’t been any documentation that I have found for Liquid Crystal, so this walkthrough is pretty much what’s available. Previously I used a Crystal Version guide from GameFAQ for the Pokemon Found lists but now I found a few ROM hack tool programs which are more reliable since they give information directly from the game so I will be using those and will fill in information where possible. The Pokemon will be listed starting with the highest encounter rate at the top and lowest encounter rate at the bottom. Whatever I leave out is because I couldn’t get that information from the programs, please take note of that and I do apologise in advance. This is what happens when there’s no official documentation available for a game and that’s why I ask for documentation first before starting on a walkthrough for a game. End of Note.

There’s not much to see, you can stop by Prof. Elm’s house to visit his family and the house of your neighbour next door. To the east is Route 27 and then there’s a certain red-haired character skulking about near the Lab, ready to push you back when you try to speak to him.

ELM POKEMON LAB

Here we meet Elm and find out what he’s up: he’s conducting some research on new Pokemon for a paper that he plans to present at a conference, so he is hoping you can help him with that by raising a Pokemon that he caught recently. An email arrives, it’s from his good friend Mr. Pokemon and says he has made a major discovery. Elm asks you to see him (given that he’s so busy here) and then you get to pick your Starter:

CYNDAQUIL – The Fire Mouse Pokemon
Level: 5
Type: Fire
Ability: Blaze
Moves: Tackle, Leer
Item: Oran Berry

TOTODILE – The Big Jaw Pokemon
Level: 5
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Moves: Scratch, Leer
Item: Oran Berry

CHIKORITA – The Leaf Pokemon
Level: 5
Type: Grass
Ability: Overgrow
Moves: Tackle, Growl
Item: Oran Berry

**NOTE: Tackle is 35 Power/95 Accuracy in this game. No Physical/Special split and no Fairy-type. The absence of Fairy-type could’ve been excused but the absence of Physical/Special cannot.

Right after you pick the Starter, someone shouts from somewhere nearby that they’re watching Elm. Hmm, who could that be? Elm is startled by that sudden interruption but he recovers quickly and continues, saying that Mr. Pokemon lives not to far from Cherrygrove City the next city. If you need to heal your Pokemon just use the big machine next to the desktop which has the email from Mr. Pokemon. Just before you leave the Lab, you’ll be stopped by the Aide and given a Potion. Leave the Lab, go back home to see Mom then head out to Route 29.

[rt29] ROUTE 29

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
………………………
(GRASS)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 2-4, Rate 40%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Levels 2-4, Rate 25%)
Sentret [Normal] (Levels 2-4, Rate 14%) {Oran Berry 5%}
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 2-4, Rate 19%)
Zigzagoon [Normal] (Levels 2-4, Rate 1%) {Oran Berry 5%}
Poochyena [Dark] (Levels 2-4, Rate 1%) {Pecha Berry 5%}
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 5-10, Rate 60%)
Caterpie [Bug] (Levels 5-10, Rate 30%)
Aipom [Normal] (Level 10, Rate 5%)
Silcoon [Bug] (Levels 5-10, Rate 4%)
Wurmple [Bug] (Levels 10-15, Rate 1%)

In the northeast area there’s a Potion. On the south side, walking near a skinny tree and a Headbutt tree, is Tuscany of the Week Siblings. She appears there on Tuesdays and gives you a Silk Scarf. On the north side is the Gate leading to the last portion of Route 46, you can have a brief look.

[rt46] ROUTE 46

**TMs Needed: Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
.………………………
(GRASS)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 4-7, Rate 60%)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 4-7, Rate 15%)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 4-7, Rate 13%)
Phanpy [Ground] (Levels 4-9, Rate 12%)
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 10-20, Rate 100%)

When you’re done, back to Route 29 and continue west along the north side, you’ll reach a hill that has a pair of Oran Berry trees.

[cherrc] CHERRYGROVE CITY

“The City of Cute Fragrant Flowers“

**HMs/TMs Needed: Surf, Headbutt.

Places of Interest
…………………………..

• – Pokemon Center
• – Pokemon Mart
• – Guide Gent’s House

Pokemon Found
..…………………….
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Level 10, Rate 99%)
Ledyba [Bug/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-20, Rate 95%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 15-22, Rate 4%)
Mantine [Water/Flying] (Levels 20-25, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 80%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%)
Qwilfish [Water/Poison] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Seadra [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 4%)
Feebas [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

That old man standing by the city signboard is the legendary Guide Gent, still able to spot a rookie Trainer and ready to show you around. As a reward for taking the mini tour, he’ll give you the Map Expansion Card. We’ll be back later when you’ve got HM Surf to reach that man across the water. In the PokeCenter there’s Miguel the Engineer who wants a Poliwag in exchange for his Mareep Eepy. Be aware that for some unknown reason the Pokedex doesn’t register any of the Pokemon that you will receive from in-game trades :/ No Poke Balls in the Mart at the moment but there are other essentials in stock:

Potion P300
Escape Rope P650
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200

That’s all for now in Cherrygrove, carry on north to Route 30.

[rt30] ROUTE 30

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
……………………….
(GRASS)
Spinarak [Bug/Poison] (Levels 2-4, Rate 30%)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 2-4, Rate 20%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Levels 2-4, Rate 14%)
Caterpie [Bug] (Levels 2-4, Rate 10%)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 2-4, Rate 10%)
Weedle [Bug/Poison] (Levels 2-4, Rate 5%)
Sentret [Normal] (Levels 2-4, Rate 5%) {Oran Berry 5%}
Ledyba [Bug/Flying] (Levels 2-4, Rate 4%)
Whismur [Normal] (Levels 2-4, Rate 1%) {Chesto Berry 5%}
Ralts [Psychic] (Levels 2-4, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Level 10, Rate 60%)
Ledyba [Bug/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 30%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 5%)
Wurmple [Bug] (Level 10, Rate 4%)
Taillow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 10-15, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 5-40, Rate 95%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 35-40, Rate 5%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 20-30, Rate 40%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 4%)
Wailmer [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

In the small house that you’ll find when you arrive here is a man who will share an Oran Berry with you. The potted plant he tells you to check on your way out has a Revival Herb. Behind the house is an Antidote and the left road which is currently blocked by a pair of Youngsters in the middle of what is sure to be a high stakes battle 🙂 Carry on north along the right road until you reach Mr. Pokemon’s house. To the left of the house are 2 Pecha Berry trees. There’s also a hidden Potion by the tree southeast from the 4 red flowers below the house (see screenshot below).

MR. POKEMON’S HOUSE

He has been expecting you and gives you what he discovered: a Mystery Egg that he received from the Day-Care couple. Prof. Oak is here too, visiting his old friend and after finding out that you’re running an errand for Elm he gives you the latest Pokedex then hurries off to do his radio show in Goldenrod City. Mr. Pokemon heals your team and outside before you can leave for home you receive an urgent call from Elm, he’s in trouble at the Lab! But right outside of Cherrygrove you bump into the red-haired character who was by the Lab earlier, he thinks it’s a waste that you got a Pokemon there so he decides to show you the Pokemon that he’s got. The nerve of this guy!

Rival Battle
Rival ???
Lv6 Chikorita [Grass] {Overgrow}
or
Lv6 Cyndaquil [Fire] {Blaze}
or
Lv6 Totodile [Water] {Torrent}
Prize: P216

**BATTLE NOTES:

CHIKORITA: Tackle, Growl, —, —
or
CYNDAQUIL: Tackle, Leer, Smokescreen, —
or
TOTODILE: Scratch, Leer, —, —

Whatever-his-name-is then says he’s going to be world’s greatest Pokemon Trainer and dashes off. Well, there’s a 20+ years long list of people who have been aiming for that title so he’ll have to wait in line 😀 we’ll deal with him later but for now it’s back to the Lab to help Elm.

At the Lab there’s a policeman there now who heard that a Pokemon has been stolen (!) by the guy who battled you outside Cherrygrove. Now’s your chance to name him, but obviously we’ll go with his official name Silver. I still remember when I played Silver Version for the first time many, many years ago I named him Gino because I thought it was a cool name. It would be some years later before I found out his official name and learned that, funny enough, the Japanese word for Silver is Gin (pronounced with a hard “G” sound like the word “get”). After the policeman leaves, you hand the Mystery Egg over to Elm and when he sees that you got a Pokedex from Oak he believes that you are ready to head off and aim to become Champion. That long journey starts by challenging the Gym in Violet City. He suggests that you speak to Mom before you go. The Aide gives you 5 Poke Balls on the way out. Back home Mom will give you a Nugget that you can sell and a pair of Running Shoes. So begins the journey to the top 🙂

Just outside town you’re stopped by the old man who has been in the grass nearby, he’ll offer to show you how to catch Pokemon like an Old Dude Boss. Back in Cherrygrove City, Poke Balls are now available at the Mart. Back on Route 30 the epic battle has ended now on the left road, the first Youngster that you’ll meet is Joey (who lost that epic battle to Michael).

Youngster Joey
Lv7 Rattata [Normal]
Prize: P112

Youngster Michael
Lv8 Rattata [Normal]
Lv9 Weedle [Bug/Poison]
Prize: P252

A little further up after the non-Trainer woman is Martin.

Bug Catcher Martin
Lv9 Weedle [Bug/Poison]
Lv10 Caterpie [Bug]
Prize: P40

Near him is a Camper who loves Mondays, he’ll give you a free Ultra Ball. Then just before you even make it to the steps ahead you’ll be stopped by another character who is also aiming to become the world’s greatest Trainer. Meet Zane!

Trainer Battle
Pokemon Trainer Zane
Lv9 Porygon [Normal] {Trace}
Prize: P1080

**BATTLE NOTES:

PORYGON: Conversion 2, Tackle, Conversion, Agility

And it looks like you have a second Rival that you’ll need to worry about now, lovely :D. Hopefully he’s someone who actually adds something to the story instead of being a typical Rival who just pops up at the worst times for more battles. Head up the steps and enter Route 31.

[rt31] ROUTE 31

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
……………………….
(GRASS)
Caterpie [Bug] (Levels 5-7, Rate 20%)
Weedle [Bug/Poison] (Levels 5-7, Rate 20%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Levels 5-7, Rate 15%)
Bellsprout [Grass/Poison] (Levels 5-7, Rate 10%)
Hoppip [Grass/Flying] (Levels 5-7, Rate 10%)
Spinarak [Bug/Poison] (Levels 5-7, Rate 10%)
Ledyba [Bug/Flying] (Levels 5-7, Rate 5%)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 5-8, Rate 4%)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 5-8, Rate 4%)
Nincada [Bug/Ground] (Levels 5-8, Rate 1%)
Swablu [Normal/Flying] (Levels 5-8, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Aipom [Normal] (Level 10, Rate 60%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 35%)
Nincada [Bug/Ground] (Levels 10-15, Rate 4%)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 10-15, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 95%)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 20-25, Rate 4%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 80%)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-10, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 10-25, Rate 44%)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 41%)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-20, Rate 15%)

The entrance to Dark Cave will come into view soon enough but we’ll check that out properly when you’ve got HM Flash. To the right of the entrance is a PP Max and on the left is a Potion. After the Potion is a Persim Berry tree and the sleepy guy standing next to it, make a note of him for later. South from there is a Poke Ball and Matthew, then Gabe in the grass on the left.

Bug Catcher Matthew
Lv9 Caterpie [Bug]
Lv10 Caterpie [Bug]
Prize: P36

CoolTrainer Gabe
((1 Potion))
Lv8 Pidgey [Normal/Flying]
Lv9 Charmander [Fire] (Oran Berry)
Lv10 Machop [Fighting] (Focus Band)
Prize: P360

No Bug Catcher Wade sadly, who would be found around here. Up ahead is the Gate and we finally make it into Violet.

[violc] VIOLET CITY

“The City of Nostalgic Scents“

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Headbutt.

Places of Interest
…………………………..

• – Pokemon Center
• – Pokemon Mart
• – Violet City Gym
• – Sprout Tower
• – Earl’s Pokemon Academy

VIOLET CITY MART

Poke Ball P200
Potion P300
Escape Rope P550
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Awakening P250
X Defend P550
X Attack P500
X Speed P350
Orange Mail P50

Pokemon Found
……………………….
(TREES)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Level 10, Rate 100%) {Hard Stone 5%}
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 20-25, Rate 99%)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-10, Rate 80%)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 59%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 41%)

Home of the first Johto Gym, good old Violet. Let’s look around before seeing Gym Leader Falkner: In the house to the west from the PokeCenter you can trade Bellsprout for Kyle’s Onix Rocky. We’ll be back with HM Cut to explore that path on the right of the Pokemon Academy. Earl isn’t around though, where’s he at? To the north is the ancient Sprout Tower.

[srpt] SPROUT TOWER

“Experience the Way of Pokemon.“

Pokemon Found
……………………….
Gastly [Ghost/Poison] (Levels 4-7, Rate 60%)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 4-7, Rate 21%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 4-7, Rate 19%)

The aim here is still the same – reach the top floor and receive an HM as a prize.

-2F-

The first Sage found here is Bob. These Sages are still the world’s biggest Bellsprout fans 😀 respect.

Sage Bob
Lv8 Bellsprout [Grass/Poison]
Lv10 Bellsprout [Grass/Poison]
Lv10 Bellsprout [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P240

On the right are stairs leading to the northeast side of 1F, there you’ll find an Escape Rope. Over to the left is Jujutsu and stairs going back to 2F.

Sage Jujutsu
Lv10 Bellsprout [Grass/Poison]
Lv10 Bellsprout [Grass/Poison]
Lv12 Bellsprout [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P288

Back on 2F now you’re on the northwest side, up top you’ll see an X Accuracy in the corner. Caimin and the next stairs are on the south side.

Sage Caimin
Lv10 Bellsprout [Grass/Poison]
Lv12 Bellsprout [Grass/Poison]
Lv12 Bellsprout [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P288

-3F-

That item on the left is a Potion then just up ahead are Feng, Hoshiko and Kojiando who can be avoided.

Sage Feng
Lv12 Bellsprout [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P288

Sage Hoshiko
Lv12 Bellsprout [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P288

Sage Kojiando
Lv12 Hoothoot [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P288

At the end of the corridor you’ll see the scene of Silver receiving HM Flash from the Elder and being told that he’s too harsh with his Pokemon. But of course Silver only cares about strong Pokemon and winning so the Elder’s wise words just wash over him. After he exits by means of an Escape Rope, you can pick up one for yourself from the top right corner before speaking to the Elder. Show him how much you and your Pokemon have learned so far.

Elder Sage Battle
Sage Christo
((1 Super Potion))
Lv13 Bellsprout [Grass/Poison] {Chlorophyll}
Lv15 Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] {Insomnia}
Lv14 Bellsprout [Grass/Poison] {Chlorophyll}
Prizes: P336 + HM05 Flash

**BATTLE NOTES:

BELLSPROUT: Vine Whip, Growth, Wrap, —
HOOTHOOT: Tackle, Growl, Foresight, Peck

Now you just need the right Gym Badge to activate it, so exit the tower and prepare for Falkner.

Right by the door of the Gym you are stopped by a spikey-haired new face who is in rush, dashing off to the west. And here I was thinking you might get ambushed by the door like what tends to happen :D. Who was that (possible) Rival #3?

[g1] VIOLET CITY GYM

Leader: Falkner – The Elegant Master of Flying Pokemon

No fuss, no puzzles and no gimmicks in this Gym. On the way north to Falkner you’ll meet his Gym Trainers Kevin and Alan.

Bird Keeper Kevin
Lv13 Spearow [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P364

Bird Keeper Alan
Lv12 Spearow [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P336

Gym Battle
Leader Falkner
((1 Potion))
Lv15 Pidgey [Normal/Flying] {Keen Eye}
Lv17 Pidgeotto [Normal/Flying] {Keen Eye}
Prizes: P1020 + Zephyr Badge + TM31 Mud-Slap

**BATTLE NOTES:

PIDGEY: Mud-Slap, Tackle, —, —
PIDGEOTTO: Mud-Slap, Gust, Tackle, —

As you might expect, since this is a remake of an older game, the TMs are single use :/ Exit the Gym and just outside you’ll receive a call from Elm, he has discovered something about the Mystery Egg and has sent his Lab Aide to the Violet PokeCenter. Leave one space in your party free then speak to the Aide, he’ll ask you to take the Egg and travel with it. After the Pokemon inside (Togepi) hatches you should return to the Lab and show Elm, he’ll reward you with an Everstone.

Our time in Violet City ends for now. The next major destination is Azalea Town, but first let’s return to Dark Cave and explore what we can of it.

[darc31] DARK CAVE (Route 31 side)

**HMs Needed: Flash, Surf, Rock Smash.

Pokemon Found
……………………….
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 5-8, Rate 68%)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 6-8, Rate 25%)
Paras [Bug/Grass] (Levels 6-7, Rate 5%) {Tinymushroom 50%/Big Mushroom 5%}
Aron [Steel/Rock] (Levels 6-7, Rate 1%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Clefairy [Normal] (Levels 5-8, Rate 1%)
(ROCKS)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Level 10, Rate 95%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 20-25, Rate 5%) {Hard Stone 5%}
(SURF)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 22-25, Rate 90%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 22-25, Rate 9%)
Wobbuffet [Psychic] (Levels 22-25, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 80%)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 10-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 10-25, Rate 99%)
Staryu [Water] (Levels 25-30, Rate 1%) {Stardust 50%/Star Piece 5%}

Well damn, it turns out that the only thing you can do is head up to the northwest corner to pick up a Moon Stone. Dark Cave to be continued later then. Exit, back to Violet City and head west.

[rt36] ROUTE 36

Pokemon Found
……………………….
(GRASS)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 4-7, Rate 45%)
Bellsprout [Grass/Poison] (Levels 4-7, Rate 14%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Levels 4-7, Rate 14%)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 4-7, Rate 10%)
Spinarak [Bug/Poison] (Levels 4-7, Rate 10%)
Gastly [Ghost/Poison] (Levels 4-7, Rate 5%)
Growlithe [Fire] (Levels 4-7, Rate 1%) {Rawst Berry 50%}
Sunkern [Grass] (Levels 4-7, Rate 1%)

Indeed, on the west end of this route is a certain “tree” keeping people from continuing their travels. The man standing near that spot even tried to punch it :D, make a note of him for later. On Thursdays you’ll find another man here, that’s Arthur of the Week Siblings and he’ll give you a Hard Stone. Turn south and head for the Ruins of Alph.

[ruina] RUINS OF ALPH

**HMs Needed: Surf.

Pokemon Found
……………………….
(GRASS)
Natu [Psychic/Flying] (Levels 15-20, Rate 94%)
Wooper [Water/Ground] (Level 20, Rate 5%)
Smeargle [Normal] (Levels 15-20, Rate 1%)
(CHAMBERS)
Unown [Psychic] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(SURF)
Quagsire [Water/Ground] (Levels 16-22, Rate 95%)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 15-22, Rate 5%)
(OLD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 70%)
Wooper [Water/Ground] (Levels 5-10, Rate 30%)
(GOOD ROD)
Quagsire [Water/Ground] (Levels 5-10, Rate 60%)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 40%)
(SUPER ROD)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 10-20, Rate 55%)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 10-25, Rate 44%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 25-30, Rate 1%)

Only two chambers are reachable for now, we’ll be back with HM Surf to explore the rest. The chamber to the south of the Research Center is just occupied by visitors so go into the north one and solve the slide panel puzzle of Kabuto. After the puzzle is completed the floor under you opens and you drop down to the chamber that has visitors. HAD visitors I should say, because they ran out when the Unown appeared and took over. In the DS remakes you could also unlock the back rooms of the puzzle chambers to pick up some nice items but that’s not possible in this game and since there’s no need to get the Pokedex upgraded with Unown Mode, you don’t have to catch 3 different Unown for one of the Scientists in the Research Center. Go through the east Gate and out onto Route 32.

[rt32] ROUTE 32

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
……………………….
(GRASS)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Levels 7-11, Rate 29%)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 7-11, Rate 20%)
Ekans [Poison] (Levels 7-12, Rate 10%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 7-11, Rate 10%)
Bellsprout [Grass/Poison] (Levels 7-11, Rate 10%)
Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic] (Levels 7-12, Rate 10%)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 7-11, Rate 5%)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 7-12, Rate 4%)
Wooper [Water/Ground] (Levels 7-11, Rate 1%)
Numel [Fire/Ground] (Levels 7-12, Rate 1%) {Rawst Berry 100%}
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 10-15, Rate 60%)
Caterpie [Bug] (Levels 10-15, Rate 30%)
Ledyba [Bug/Flying] (Levels 10-15, Rate 5%)
Wurmple [Bug] (Levels 10-15, Rate 4%)
Dustox [Bug/Poison] (Levels 10-15, Rate 1%) {Silver Powder 5%}
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 10-20, Rate 94%)
Qwilfish [Water/Poison] (Level 10, Rate 5%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 20-30, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Level 10, Rate 70%)
Horsea [Water] (Level 10, Rate 30%)
(GOOD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Level 20, Rate 100%)
(SUPER ROD)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Level 30, Rate 95%)
Qwilfish [Water/Poison] (Level 30, Rate 4%)
Remoraid [Water] (Level 40, Rate 1%)

To the north just outside Violet City is a Cheri Berry tree. Down from there is the guy in green who would’ve stopped you if you had come here before defeating Falkner, but now that you got the Badge he’ll give you a Miracle Seed. South from him is a man on a left side hill that can only be reached when you’ve got HM Cut, remember him for later because he has TM05 Roar. South from that hill is Richard.

Gentleman Richard
Lv13 Rattata [Normal]
Lv15 Nidoran(F) [Poison]
Prize: P1200

To the left from him is a grassy area which serves a little shortcut if you want to avoid Kristian below.

Guitarist Kristian
Lv15 Spearow [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P480

Down the road you’ll find a Nest Ball on the left and Paul on the right.

Camper Paul
Lv16 Nidoran(M) [Poison]
Prize: P320

At the end of the grass that he’s standing in, top right corner, there’s a hidden Super Potion.

The fishing spot is occupied by these guys:

Fisher Vincent
((1 Potion))
Lv14 Poliwag [Water]
Lv16 Poliwag [Water]
Prize: P384

Fisher Johnny
Lv17 Horsea [Water]
Prize: P408

Fisher Jackson
((1 Super Potion))
Lv11 Goldeen [Water]
Lv11 Horsea [Water]
Lv14 Krabby [Water]
Lv16 Staryu [Water]
Prize: P336

I remember that one of them would give players his number and call them if he found rare items in the original games. At the top of the grass area on the left side bank of the fishing spot is a Hyper Potion. In that same grass area you’ll find Frieda of the Week Siblings on Fridays, she’ll give you a Poison Barb. South of the fishing spot, hidden between the trees on the left is Sky.

Lass Sky
Lv15 Aipom [Normal]
Prize: P420

Then you’ll find a man who’s looking to make a quick buck by selling Slowpoke Tails for ONLY a million PokeDollars/Yen/Pounds/Euros/Rubles/Pesos! How much you got? In the area behind the PokeCenter check the spot on the far right for a hidden Great Ball.

In the PokeCenter speak to the Fisherman to get the Old Rod. Outside the building is James.

Bird Keeper James
Lv12 Spearow [Normal/Flying]
Lv13 Pidgey [Normal/Flying]
Lv15 Farfetch’d [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P420

Below him is a Max Revive near the signboard, with the entrance to Union Cave on the left. Zane shows up, fresh off of his win over Falkner and now he’s aiming for Azalea Town. He says he’ll be waiting for you there. Hmm, will he be blocking the Gym entrance or will he ambush you after the Gym…?

[unica] UNION CAVE

**HMs Needed: Surf, Strength.

-1F-

Pokemon Found
……………………….
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 8-12, Rate 25%)
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 8-12, Rate 20%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 8-12, Rate 14%)
Onix [Rock/Ground] (Levels 8-12, Rate 10%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 8-12, Rate 10%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 8-13, Rate 10%)
Wooper [Water/Ground] (Levels 8-13, Rate 5%)
Numel [Fire/Ground] (Levels 9-12, Rate 4%) {Rawst Berry 100%}
Sandshrew [Ground] (Levels 9-13, Rate 1%)
Diglett [Ground] (Levels 9-13, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Level 20, Rate 60%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 20-25, Rate 30%)
Quagsire [Water/Ground] (Levels 20-23, Rate 5%)
Seaking [Water] (Level 20, Rate 4%)
Corsola [Water/Rock] (Level 20, Rate 1%) {Red Shard 5%}
(OLD ROD)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 70%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 30%)
(GOOD ROD)
Staryu [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%) {Stardust 50%/Star Piece 5%}
Wooper [Water/Ground] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Quagsire [Water/Ground] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 44%)
Wailmer [Water] (Levels 10-16, Rate 40%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 15%)
Spheal [Ice/Water] (Levels 5-16, Rate 1%)
or
Sealeo [Ice/Water] (Levels 5-16, Rate 1%)

Another place to make a note of for when you’ve got HM Surf. Over on the far left is an X Attack and then you’ll meet Dan the man.

Hiker Danny
Lv16 Onix [Rock/Ground]
Prize: P512

To the right from him is Rupert.

Hiker Rupert
Lv12 Geodude [Rock/Ground]
Prize: P384

South from him the path branches to the left. Continue south to meet William the fire starter and find a Great Ball in the bottom right corner.

Firebreather William
Lv12 Koffing [Poison]
Lv18 Slowpoke [Water/Psychic]
Prize: P504

Follow that left side branch path to find a Potion and then Phil the PokeManiac on the rocky platform directly below that spot.

PokeManiac Philip
((1 Potion))
Lv18 Slowpoke [Water/Psychic]
Prize: P864

Climb the ladder down to B1F.

-B1F-

Pokemon Found
……………………….
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 9-14, Rate 55%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 9-12, Rate 30%)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 9-14, Rate 9%)
Spinarak [Bug/Poison] (Levels 9-12, Rate 4%)
Caterpie [Bug] (Levels 9-12, Rate 1%)
Baltoy [Ground/Psychic] (Levels 9-14, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 20-25, Rate 90%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 25-30, Rate 5%)
Corsola [Water/Rock] (Levels 20-25, Rate 4%) {Red Shard 5%}
Staryu [Water] (Levels 25-30, Rate 1%) {Stardust 50%/Star Piece 5%}
(OLD ROD)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 100%)
(SUPER ROD)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
Kingler [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 15-20, Rate 15%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 4%)
Corsola [Water/Rock] (Levels 20-25, Rate 1%) {Red Shard 5%}

On the left from the ladder is TM39 Swift and then an X Defend in the southeast corner. Back to 1F, descend the platform and go to the bottom right to get another Potion. Then head southeast to Ray and the exit.

Firebreather Ray
((1 Potion))
Lv16 Slugma [Fire]
Prize: P448

[rt33] ROUTE 33

**HMs Needed: Cut.

Pokemon Found
……………………….
(GRASS)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 6-9, Rate 40%)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 6-9, Rate 10%)
Ekans [Poison] (Levels 6-9, Rate 10%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 6-9, Rate 10%)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 6-9, Rate 10%)
Hoppip [Grass/Flying] (Levels 6-9, Rate 5%)
Aipom [Normal] (Levels 6-9, Rate 5%)
Heracross [Bug/Fighting] (Levels 6-9, Rate 4%)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 6-9, Rate 4%)
Taillow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 6-9, Rate 1%)
Roselia [Grass/Poison] (Levels 6-9, Rate 1%) {Poison Barb 5%}
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Metapod [Bug] (Levels 10-15, Rate 30%)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 10-15, Rate 5%)
Aipom [Normal] (Levels 10-15, Rate 4%)
Skitty [Normal] (Levels 10-15, Rate 1%) {Leppa Berry 5%}

Head to the right from the entrance, you’ll see an item in the top right corner of your screen. Unfortunately you can’t reach it yet, we’ll have to come back with HM Cut. South from that is a plant that’s still growing but the game will act like you have the Wailmer Pail and you can water it. Huh. Am not sure if it’s a harmful glitch so just ignore it and carry on to the left, you’ll meet Ant and see Zane ahead. Uh-oh.

Hiker Ant
Lv16 Geodude [Rock/Ground]
Lv17 Machop [Fighting]
Prize: P680

Zane can’t get into town because of the little boy standing next to him. He won’t let anyone into Azalea until his Poke Doll is returned to him, which he lost in Union Cave. At least he hasn’t glued himself to the road like some people these days :D. Zane gives you a Repel and it’s back into Union Cave for you. Descend the ladder near PokeManiac Philip and you’ll find the Poke Doll in the top left corner. Return it to the boy and the road to Azalea is clear now.

[azato] AZALEA TOWN

“Where People & Pokemon Live in Happy Harmony.“

**TMs Needed: Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
……………………….
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Level 10, Rate 60%)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 30%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 5%)
Ledyba [Bug/Flying] (Levels 10-15, Rate 4%)
Aipom [Normal] (Levels 10-15, Rate 1%)

Places of Interest
….……………………….

• – Pokemon Center
• – Pokemon Mart
• – Azalea Town Gym
• – Kurt’s House
• – Charcoal Kiln
• – Slowpoke Well

AZALEA TOWN MART
Charcoal P9800
Poke Ball P200
Potion P300
Super Potion P700
Escape Rope P550
Repel P350
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Orange Mail P50

Signs of trouble are already there before you even step into town proper – A Team Rocket Grunt is standing by the entrance to Slowpoke Well, claiming to be a good Samaritan and all. There’s a hidden Full Heal on the slope above the entrance but the only way to reach it is by using the Walk through Walls codes :/ darn it.

Another Grunt is by the Gym. No sign of Zane though, unless he’s already inside? In the Mart, the man in white is the Rock Tomb Tutor (he only teaches it once). At Kurt’s house speak to him and find out about what Team Rocket is up to here, they are cutting off Slowpoke tails to sell them. But Kurt has had enough for this and he runs out to go deal with Team Rocket at the Slowpoke Well. Follow him!

[sloww] SLOWPOKE WELL

**HMs Needed: Surf, Strength.

-1F-

Pokemon Found
………………………
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 10-18, Rate 68%)
Slowpoke [Water/Psychic] (Levels 10-18, Rate 30%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 15-18, Rate 2%)
(SURF)
Goldeen [Water] (Level 20, Rate 99%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 25-30, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 100%)
(SUPER ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 10-20, Rate 99%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 1%)

You’ll find Kurt down in the well already, having taken a nasty tumble after scaring off the Grunt who was outside and now he can’t move because his back is injured. As for the Grunt he’s just up ahead, not too happy about being scolded by the old man haha.

Rocket Grunt
Lv15 Rattata [Normal]
Lv16 Rattata [Normal]
Prize: P600

Three more Grunts are here, the second one is standing next to a Super Potion.

Rocket Grunt
Lv16 Zubat [Poison/Flying]
Lv17 Ekans [Poison]
Prize: P680

Rocket Grunt
Lv15 Rattata [Normal]
Lv16 Zubat [Poison/Flying]
Lv17 Zubat [Poison/Flying]
Prize: P640

Rocket Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv19 Koffing [Poison] (Oran Berry)
Prize: P760

We’ll be back with HM Surf and Strength for more exploration. The Grunts can’t do any more here but now we know that Team Rocket is back in action and up to no good again, damn. Kurt’s back has eased and you return with him back to Azalea. He will be happy to make custom Poke Balls if you bring him Apricorns (such as the White Apricorns that are growing just outside his house). As a reward for saving him he gives you a Net Ball.

Everything seems back to normal now that the Slowpoke have returned, but another problem has come up: the Apprentice of the Charcoal Master hasn’t returned from Ilex Forest yet. Get ready because there are 2 back to back battles coming up. Head for the west Gate, just before you even reach it you’ll be stopped by the spikey-haired guy from Violet City. He wants to “talk” 🙂

Trainer Battle
Trainer ???
Lv17 Quagsire [Water/Ground] {Damp} (Leftovers)
Lv17 Bagon [Dragon] {Rock Head} (Choice Band)
Lv18 Growlithe [Fire] {Intimidate} (Charcoal)
Lv18 Electabuzz [Electric] {Static} (Leftovers)
Prize: P340

**BATTLE NOTES:

QUAGSIRE: Water Gun, Mud Shot, Ice Punch, Yawn
BAGON: Double-Edge only.
GROWLITHE: Ember, Roar, Body Slam, Dig
ELECTABUZZ: Thunder Punch, Leer, Light Screen, Quick Attack

All we get from him is his name, Axel, and that he hopes you’ll meet again. Good talk 😀 so you’ve got 3 Rivals targeting you now. As soon as one Rival leaves, here comes another in the form of Silver. He won’t believe that you took on Team Rocket by yourself not too long ago, so you have to prove it to him.

Rival Battle
Rival Silver
Lv18 Gastly [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate}
Lv19 Zubat [Poison/Flying] {Inner Focus}
Lv20 Bayleef [Grass] {Overgrow}
or
Lv20 Quilava [Fire] {Blaze}
or
Lv20 Croconaw [Water] {Torrent}
Prize: P684

**BATTLE NOTES:

GASTLY: Hypnosis, Lick, Spite, —
ZUBAT: Supersonic, Leech Life, Bite
BAYLEEF: Razor Leaf, Reflect, Growl, Poison Powder
or
QUILAVA: Tackle, Leer, Ember, Smokescreen
or
CROCONAW: Scratch, Rage, Leer, Water Gun

He really doesn’t have any sympathy for the weak and not even an entire organisation like Team Rocket scares him, so he plans to take them on by himself and warns you to stay out of his way. Can’t we team up since you’re both going to face Team Rocket? Oh well, let’s carry on into the forest.

[ilef] ILEX FOREST

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
..…………………….
(GRASS)
Caterpie [Bug] (Levels 12-16, Rate 20%)
Metapod [Bug] (Levels 12-16, Rate 20%)
Butterfree [Bug/Flying] (Levels 12-16, Rate 10%) {Silver Powder 5%}
Weedle [Bug/Poison] (Levels 12-16, Rate 10%)
Kakuna [Bug/Poison] (Levels 12-16, Rate 10%)
Oddish [Grass/Poison] (Levels 12-16, Rate 10%)
Shroomish [Grass] (Levels 12-16, Rate 5%)
Beedrill [Bug/Poison] (Levels 12-16, Rate 5%) {Poison Barb 5%}
Cascoon [Bug] (Levels 12-16, Rate 4%)
Paras [Bug/Grass] (Levels 12-16, Rate 4%) {Tinymushroom 50%/Big Mushroom 5%}
Venonat [Bug/Poison] (Levels 12-16, Rate 1%)
Seedot [Grass] (Levels 12-16, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Level 10, Rate 95%)
Ledyba [Bug/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 4%)
Heracross [Bug/Fighting] (Level 10, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 90%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 9%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 25-30, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 80%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 55%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 10-25, Rate 44%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 1%)

Follow the path until you reach the Apprentice. He’s okay but his master’s special Farfetch’d has run away from him and the Apprentice can’t chase after it. Head southeast, you’ll see Farfetch’d but it will flee after after you try talking to it. Behind the trees on the right is a Revive. Don’t go straight north after Farfetch’d, instead circle round to the north side and approach it from there. This will send Farfetch’d back to the Apprentice and the Charcoal Master who has arrived. Because the Apprentice doesn’t have a Badge Farfetch’d won’t obey him, well well 🙂 The Charcoal Master rewards you with HM01 Cut for helping them out. Return to town and prepare for Bugsy.

[g2] AZALEA TOWN GYM

Leader: Bugsy – The Walking Bug Pokemon Enyclopedia

I’m remembering watching the anime years ago when Ash and company met Bugsy. Like a lot fans, I initally thought Bugsy was a girl! He looks like a girl and he was voiced by a woman for crying out loud haha. It would’ve been interesting if he had been a female character, being the first ever female Gym Leader who likes Bug-types and not a stereotypical female cough anime Misty cough who squirms when a Bug-type appears 🙂 Zane is here too, but don’t talk to him yet because he’ll want a battle. He has already defeated Bugsy so he’s waiting to see you in action. Going in counter-clockwise order, here are the Gym Trainers:

Twins Ami & May
((1 Potion))
Lv17 Ledyba [Bug/Flying]
Lv17 Spinarak [Bug/Poison]
Prize: P204

Bug Catcher Ali
((1 Potion))
Lv12 Weedle [Bug/Poison]
Lv12 Kakuna [Bug/Poison]
Prize: P48

Bug Catcher Bengie
((1 Potion))
Lv16 Weedle [Bug/Poison]
Lv16 Metapod [Bug]
Lv19 Beedrill [Bug/Poison]
Prize: P64

Bug Catcher Joe
((1 Potion))
Lv19 Paras [Bug/Grass]
Prize: P76

Gym Battle
Leader Bugsy
((1 Potion))
Lv18 Metapod [Bug] {Shed Skin}
Lv20 Beedrill [Bug/Poison] {Swarm}
Lv22 Scyther [Bug/Flying] {Swarm}
Prizes: P1320 + Hive Badge + TM49 Fury Cutter

**BATTLE NOTES:

METAPOD: Tackle, Harden, String Shot, —
BEEDRILL: Poison Sting, Twineedle, Fury Attack, Focus Energy
SCYTHER: Fury Cutter, Agility, Pursuit, Quick Attack

Now you can Cut and any traded Pokemon up to Level 30 will obey you. You can leave the Gym and come back, Zane will still be there, so heal up if you need to. If you say No to his request for the battle he’ll leave instead of doing the usual thing of continuing to ask until you accept.

Rival Battle
Pokemon Trainer Zane
((1 Super Potion))
Lv18 Porygon [Normal] {Trace}
Lv20 Shroomish [Grass] {Effect Spore}
Lv22 Eevee [Normal] {Run Away}
Prize: P2640

**BATTLE NOTES:

PORYGON: Conversion 2, Swift, Psybeam, Double Team
SHROOMISH: Stun Spore, Mega Drain, Tackle, Leech Seed
EEVEE: Sand-Attack, Tail Whip, Tackle, Rest

Another loss for Zane and he doesn’t get why he lost. He has a big dream of becoming the greatest Trainer of all time but it’s going to be very tough road for this guy. Exit the Gym and go to the Charcoal Kiln, the Apprentice thanks you for helping him by giving you a Charcoal that he made. Nice. Since you can Cut now, it’s time for the first backtrack run. Once that’s done we’ll come back and get through Ilex Forest.

THE GREAT BACKTRACK: CUT EDITION

/ROUTE 33\

• It turns out that the plant which was growing here earlier is a Pecha Berry tree 🙂 thank goodness, it wasn’t a glitch. Now you can reach the northeast corner to pick up the Moomoo Milk that’s there.

/ROUTE 32\

• You can get TM05 Roar from the man on the left side hill in the north section of the route.

/VIOLET CITY\

• At the end of the short path behind the PokeCenter is a hidden Poison Barb. And that’s all for now, back to Azalea Town and Ilex Forest.

Continue north from the spot where you found the Apprentice, just up ahead is the famous Shrine for the Guardian of Ilex Forest. Is it even in this game though? Or the GS Ball for that matter?? Further north from the Shrine is a pool of water and an X Attack on the bottom right. East from there is an Antidote between some Headbutt trees. Speaking of Headbutt, circle round to the southeast from there to reach a Youngster who will give you the TM for it. Back to the main path, get to the northeast side to pick up an Ether then continue to the left to meet Walt before reaching the Gate.

Bug Catcher Walt
Lv17 Ledyba [Bug/Flying]
Lv19 Paras [Bug/Grass]
Prize: P76

In the Gate speak to the Beauty and receive TM12 Sweet Scent.

[rt34] ROUTE 34

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
..…………………….
(GRASS)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 13-16, Rate 20%)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 13-16, Rate 20%)
Snubbull [Normal] (Levels 13-17, Rate 11%)
Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic] (Levels 14-17, Rate 10%)
Gulpin [Poison] (Levels 14-17, Rate 10%) {Big Pearl 5%}
Mankey [Fighting] (Levels 13-16, Rate 10%)
Ditto [Normal] (Levels 14-17, Rate 5%) {Metal Powder 5%}
Drowzee [Psychic] (Levels 14-17, Rate 5%)
Spinarak [Bug/Poison] (Levels 13-16, Rate 4%)
Jigglypuff [Normal] (Levels 13-16, Rate 4%) {Oran Berry 50%}
Zangoose [Normal] (Levels 14-17, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 10-15, Rate 99%)
Oddish [Grass/Poison] (Levels 10-15, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 15-20, Rate 90%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 15-20, Rate 10%)
(OLD ROD)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 70%)
Staryu [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 30%) {Stardust 50%/Star Piece 5%}
(GOOD ROD)
Krabby [Water] (Level 20, Rate 80%)
Kingler [Water] (Level 20, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Krabby [Water] (Level 35, Rate 55%)
Kingler [Water] (Level 35, Rate 40%)
Corsola [Water/Rock] (Level 35, Rate 4%) {Red Shard 5%}
Remoraid [Water] (Levels 35-40, Rate 1%)

The first person you see here is Sam then Gina on the upper left and Don along the road.

Youngster Sam
Lv18 Rattata [Normal]
Lv18 Sandshrew [Ground]
Lv18 Spearow [Normal/Flying]
Lv20 Spearow [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P288

Picnicker Gina
((1 Potion))
Lv19 Hoppip [Grass/Flying]
Lv19 Hoppip [Grass/Flying]
Lv20 Bulbasaur [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P560

PokeFan Don
((1 Super Potion))
Lv19 Snubbull [Normal]
Prize: P836

By the Day-Care house is Rob.

Youngster Rob
((1 Potion))
Lv19 Mankey [Fighting]
Lv20 Diglett [Ground]
Prize: P320

The Day-Care Man is in the backyard, go talk to him. He was surprised to find that Pokemon Egg which you got from Mr. Pokemon and wouldn’t you know it, he has another Egg to give you! From it you’ll get one of these Baby Pokemon: Pichu, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Smoochum, Tyrogue, Elekid or Magby. There’s a hidden Super Potion by the north bend of the pond.

At night the policeman Keith will battle you if you speak to him.

Officer Keith
Lv21 Growlithe [Fire]
Prize: P588

North from the patrolling policeman is Calvin.

Camper Calvin
((1 Super Potion))
Lv19 Ninetales [Fire]
Prize: P380

[goldec] GOLDENROD CITY

“The Festive City of Opulent Charm.“

**HMs Needed: Surf.

Places of Interest
………………………
Pokemon Center
Goldenrod City Gym
Goldenrod Department Store
Goldenrod City Radio Tower
Goldenrod City Game Corner
Goldenrod City Station
Goldenrod Science Center
Goldenrod Underground
Name Rater
Flower Shop
Bike Shop
Bill’s House

• Pokemon Found
• ……………………
  (SURF)
• Wooper [Water/Ground] (Levels 5-25, Rate 70%)
• Psyduck [Water] (Levels 5-35, Rate 30%)
• (OLD ROD)
• Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
• (GOOD ROD)
• Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
• Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
• Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
• (SUPER ROD)
• Poliwag [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%)
• Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 20-30 , Rate 40%)
• Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
• Psyduck [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 4%)
• Corphish [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

Welcome to Goldenrod City! So much to see, so little time, let’s get started:

GOLDENROD DEPT. STORE

Vending Machine:
Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350

-2F- (Trainer’s Market)

Potion P300
Super Potion P700
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Awakening P250
Burn Heal P250
Ice Heal P250

Poke Ball P200
Great Ball P600
Escape Rope P550
Repel P350
Revive P1500
Full Heal P600
Poke Doll P1000
Fab Mail P50

-3F- (Battle Collection)

X Speed P350
X Special P350
X Defend P550
X Attack P500
Dire Hit P650
Guard Spec. P700
X Accuracy P950
Fab Mail P50

-4F- (Medicine Box)

[Each costs P9800]
Protein
Iron
Carbos
Calcium
HP Up

-5F- (TM Corner)

The Youngster here is Mike, he’ll trade his Machop Muscle for an Abra. The Lass near him is the one who would unlock the Mystery Gift option in the original games. On Sundays there will be a second clerk behind the counter, she’ll give you TM27 Return if your 1st position Pokemon has high enough Friendship or TM21 Frustration if it is unhappy.

[Each costs P3000]
TM41 Thunder Punch
TM48 Fire Punch
TM33 Ice Punch
TM02 Headbutt

Just more vending machines on the 6th floor and on the rooftop are vending machines which have Poke Dolls instead but they’re empty. Take the elevator to the Basement, where you’ll find a Potion in the southeast area. Can’t reach the other areas from this side, so exit.

Some interesting facilities are at the PokeCenter but currently the only ones which work are the healing service and the trading service. I wonder if the others were planned for the full version of this game.

Just northwest from there is the Game Corner, but you need a Coin Case before going in there. One of the regulars tossed his Coin Case in the Underground. Travel south from the Game Corner to find one of the two entrances leading to it.

GOLDENROD UNDERGROUND

The first Trainer spotted is Eric.

Super Nerd Eric
((1 Potion))
Lv18 Grimer [Poison]
Lv20 Grimer [Poison]
Prize: P432

Above from him is Issac…and the Coin Case!

PokeManiac Issac
((1 Super Potion))
Lv19 Licktung [Normal]
Prize: P912

On weekends you’ll see an old woman near Issac, she sells these herbs:

EnergyPowder P500
Energy Root P800
Heal Powder P450
Revival Herb P2800

Next up is the Pokemon Salon, on Sundays/Wednesdays/Fridays you’ll find the younger brother who charges P300 and then on Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays there’s the older brother who charges P500. All the Pokemon in the party receive the haircut instead of just one, nice. The Salon is closed on Mondays. There’s a hidden Parlyz Heal on the tile above the potted plant that’s above the Salon.

Then there’s Terry.

Super Nerd Terry
Lv17 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Lv17 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Lv18 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Lv19 Voltorb [Electric]
Prize: P408

At the end of the corridor on the right is a locked door, make a note of it for later. There’s a hidden Antidote just 2 tiles southwest from the door.

Continue up the main to Donaldbain.

PokeManiac Donaldbain
((1 Potion))
Lv19 Slowpoke [Water/Psychic]
Lv20 Slowpoke [Water/Psychic]
Prize: P960

He tells you that Hiker Ant on Route 33 will phone you whenever he finds rare Pokemon. This worked in the original Crystal but not here because we didn’t even get his number after battling him (I went back to talk to him again, no change). You’ve got the Coin Case though so let’s hit the Game Corner.

GOLDENROD CITY GAME CORNER

No free Coins from some of the patrons like in other Game Corners, but once you have the Itemfinder be sure to come back and search around the floor for hidden ones 🙂 Speak to the old man by the left side counter to buy them:

50 Coins P1000
500 Coins P10000

On the right side are the prizes:

Abra 100 Coins
Cubone 800 Coins
Wobbuffet 1500 Coins
Bagon 3500 Coins
Spoink 6500 Coins

TM14 Blizzard 5500 Coins
TM25 Thunder 5500 Coins
TM38 Fire Blast 5500 Coins
TM30 Shadow Ball 6000 Coins
TM28 Dig 6000 Coins

Now you can buy an Abra for the Machop trade at the Department Store and get an edge over Whitney’s Gym. Also if you need a Pokemon that will learn False Swipe, get a Cubone and train it to Level 33. South from the Game Corner is Bill’s house, but the world’s greatest PokeManiac isn’t home because he has been called to visit the Ecruteak City PokeCenter. There’s a Rocket Grunt loitering outside the Radio Tower, a sign of future troubles…

RADIO TOWER

Speak to the Gentleman by the front desk to receive a Premier Ball. There’s a special promotion going on involving a quiz. Answer 5 questions correctly and you win a Radio Expansion Card…although the Radio doesn’t work in this game :/ The lady to the right of the Gentlemen has the questions. Here they are:

Question 1: Is there a Pokemon in this game that appears only in the morning?
Answer: Yes

Question 2: Is this statement correct – You can’t buy a Bicycle at a Mart?
Answer: Yes

Question 3: Does TM02 contain the move Blizzard?
Answer: No

Question 4: Does Prof. Oak live in New Bark Town?
Answer: No

Question 5: Are there any Pokemon that are not catchable in this game?
Answer: Yes

Was it going to work in a future version? You can go up to the next floor but a guard is blocking the stairs leading further. He says that the Director is acting strange. Noted.

The Station is right next door from the Tower, but the Magnet Train isn’t running. East of the Station is a house where there’s a lady who can give you hints about the Friendship level of your Pokemon. South from there is the Goldenrod Science Center. It’s basically like the Cinnabar Island Lab where you can get Fossils resurrected. In the first room (Meeting Room) you can trade a regular Ditto for Sparkles the Shiny Ditto by speaking to Rowan the big guy. Sparkles will be holding Stardust. In the next room there is a Super Nerd who is the Dragon Claw Tutor. Check the computer next to the regular PC for this interesting email about Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres:

There are three legendary bird Pokemon. They are Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. Their whereabouts are unknown. We plan to explore the cavern close to Cerulean.

From: Pokemon Research Team

Hmm, Cerulean Cave eh? Noted. Then there’s the last room where you can resurrect Fossils. South from the Science Center is the Bike Shop, you get a free Bike and can keep it just as long as you can advertise it by riding around.

Across the train tracks is the Gym and to the east from it is the Flower Shop. The owner’s little sister is out, having gone to see the strange “tree” on Route 36. We’ll be seeing her soon, but for now it is Gym time.

[g3] GOLDENROD CITY GYM

Leader: Whitney – The Incredibly Pretty Girl!

Ahh, THIS Gym and it’s infamous Gym Leader 🙂 before Norman made Normal-types cool a generation later this was the place. First up in the northwest corner is Vicky.

Beauty Vicky
((1 Potion))
Lv19 Sentret [Normal]
Lv19 Sentret [Normal]
Lv23 Sentret [Normal]
Prize: P1656

Sam is near the northeast corner, Carrie is near center and then there’s Bridget.

Beauty Sam
((1 Super Potion))
Lv18 Meowth [Normal]
Lv20 Meowth [Normal]
Prize: P1296

Lass Carrie
((1 Super Potion))
Lv24 Snubbull [Normal]
Prize: P672

Lass Bridget
((1 Super Potion))
Lv21 Jigglypuff [Normal]
Lv22 Jigglypuff [Normal]
Lv22 Jigglypuff [Normal]
Prize: P588

Here comes Whitney, who got into Pokemon like they’re a popular fad 🙂 and to think there was a time when people thought Pokemon was just a passing fad…

Gym Battle
Leader Whitney
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv22 Clefairy [Normal] {Cute Charm}
Lv25 Miltank [Normal] {Thick Fat}
Prizes: P1320 + Plain Badge + TM45 Attract

**BATTLE NOTES:

CLEFAIRY: Metronome, Mimic, Encore, Doubleslap
MILTANK: Rollout, Stomp, Milk Drink, Attract

And right on cue the girl bursts into tears after losing. Bridget will stop you to explain that Whitney will calm down soon. Talk to her again, she’s done crying now. She remembers to give you the Plain Badge, which lets you use Strength outside of battle.

When you’re ready, head north for the Gate. The guard will ask you to take the Spearow that he’s got because unlike him you’re a Trainer. It is Level 10 and is holding a Green Apricorn. In the original games this was Kenya the Spearow and you were meant to deliver the Mail that it was holding to the sleepy guy on Route 31. He would give you TM50 Nightmare and the guard would give you an HP Up afterwards. Kenya knew False Swipe too, while this Spearow does not haha damn. The woman mentions that the “tree” moved a little when someone used a Squirtbottle on it. Nice clue.

[rt35] ROUTE 35

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 13-16, Rate 20%)
Abra [Psychic] (Levels 13-16, Rate 20%) {Twisted Spoon 5%}
Drowzee [Psychic] (Levels 13-16, Rate 10%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Levels 14-19, Rate 10%)
Spinarak [Bug/Poison] (Levels 13-16, Rate 10%)
Growlithe [Fire] (Levels 13-16, Rate 10%) {Rawst Berry 50%}
Ledyba [Bug/Flying] (Levels 13-16, Rate 5%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 14-19, Rate 5%)
Ditto [Normal] (Levels 13-16, Rate 4%) {Metal Powder 5%}
Seviper [Poison] (Levels 13-16, Rate 4%)
Snubbull [Normal] (Levels 13-16, Rate 1%)
Wynaut [Psychic] (Levels 14-19, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 10-15, Rate 60%)
Caterpie [Bug] (Levels 10-15, Rate 30%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Levels 10-15, Rate 5%)
Aipom [Normal] (Levels 10-15, Rate 4%)
Heracross [Bug/Fighting] (Levels 10-15, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 95%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 4%)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 25-30, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 70%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 30%)
(GOOD ROD)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 100%)
(SUPER ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 15-20, Rate 55%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 5%)

Just beyond the grass up ahead is Kimly then the couple of Elliot and Brooke.

Picnicker Kimly
((1 Super Potion))
Lv22 Vulpix [Fire]
Prize: P440

Camper Elliot
((1 Potion))
Lv21 Sandshrew [Ground]
Lv22 Marill [Water]
Prize: P440

Picnicker Brooke
((1 Super Potion))
Lv23 Pikachu [Electric]
Prize: P460

Ivan is in the grass on the left and at the end of the road are Walt and Irwin.

Camper Ivan
((1 Potion))
Lv19 Diglett [Ground]
Lv19 Zubat [Poison/Flying]
Lv22 Diglett [Ground]
Prize: P440

Firebreather Walt
((1 Potion))
Lv17 Magmar [Fire]
Prize: P476

Juggler Irwin
((1 Potion))
Lv12 Voltorb [Electric]
Lv16 Voltorb [Electric]
Lv18 Voltorb [Electric]
Lv22 Voltorb [Electric]
Prize: P880

The policeman, Dirk, battles you at night when spoken to.

Officer Dirk
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv22 Growlithe [Fire]
Lv22 Growlithe [Fire]
Prize: P2640

Step into the grass on the right, you’ll find TM04 Rollout just 2 steps away from Dirk (it’s almost hidden by the top of those trees below). Continue going to the right to meet Arne.

Bug Catcher Arne
((1 Super Potion))
Lv20 Venonat [Bug/Poison]
Prize: P80

He’s standing near the shortcut back to Route 36, we’ll use that very soon. Turn south and before reaching the house behind the fence you’ll see Bryan.

Bird Keeper Bryan
((1 Potion))
Lv19 Pidgey [Normal/Flying]
Lv22 Pidgeotto [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P616

The house is the Stat Corner of the EV Training Center, where you can learn about your Pokemon’s IV scores. Go back to Arne and use the shortcut, you’ll see Markus near the National Park Gate and Alan just to the east.

Psychic Markus
((1 Super Potion))
Lv21 Abra [Psychic]
Lv22 Mr. Mime [Psychic]
Lv22 Kadabra [Psychic]
Prize: P792

Schoolboy Alan
((1 Super Potion))
Lv23 Tangela [Grass]
Prize: P1288

Then you’ll find Floria, the little sister from the Flower Shop. She was curious about the “tree”, came out here to see it and figured out that it’s a Pokemon after sprinkling it with water 🙂 who would’ve thunk it? She’ll then return to the Flower Shop to tell her sister about it, so follow after her and speak to the sister. Since you’ve defeated Whitney already (proving that you are a strong Trainer) she will give you the Squirtbottle. Back to Route 36, use it and Sudowoodo attacks! It can be caught – Sudowoodo is at Level 20, has Rock Head and knows Rock Throw, Mimic, Flail and Low Kick. Afterwards Floria’s sister comes along and rewards you with the Berry Growing Starter Kit, which contains 4 Berries and the Wailmer Pail. Remember the guy who tried to punch Sudowoodo? He’s still there and now that Sudowoodo is gone, he’ll thank you with HM06 Rock Smash! No Gym Badge is required for it so we can go back to Dark Cave and finish exploring the first area.

THE BRIEF BACKTRACK: ROCK SMASH EDITION

/DARK CAVE\

• Make your way to the top right corner of the east side, you’ll find an Ice Heal there. South from there the path splits into two sides, go along the left side to pick up a Dire Hit then go up along the right side for a Full Heal. Further down is an exit which takes you to the start of Route 46, there’s nothing there except for an Aspear Berry tree on the left and ledges leading to 3 Trainers with some high level Pokemon. You can either come back for them later or if you think you’re ready for them now, here they are: after jumping down the first ledge, go for the south one to reach Bailey or go to the left for Luke and Erin.

Hiker Bailey
((2 Potions + 1 Full Heal))
Lv35 Geodude [Rock/Ground]
Lv35 Geodude [Rock/Ground]
Lv35 Geodude [Rock/Ground]
Lv35 Geodude [Rock/Ground]
Lv35 Machop [Fighting]
Prize: P1120

Camper Luke
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv32 Nidorino [Poison]
Lv32 Pidgeotto [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P640

Camper Erin
((1 Super Potion))
Lv29 Ponyta [Fire]
Lv29 Ponyta [Fire]
Prize: P580

Just below her, nearly hidden by the tree top on the right, is an X Speed. That’s all, now let’s check out the Park. Just before going through the Park’s eastern Gate you’ll find a Rawst Berry tree to the north.

[natp] NATIONAL PARK

**HMs Needed: Surf.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Caterpie [Bug] (Levels 13-15, Rate 20%)
Metapod [Bug] (Levels 13-15, Rate 20%)
Weedle [Bug/Poison] (Levels 13-15, Rate 10%)
Kakuna [Bug/Poison] (Levels 13-16, Rate 10%)
Taillow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 13-16, Rate 10%)
Nidoran(F) [Poison] (Levels 13-15, Rate 10%)
Nidoran(M) [Poison] (Levels 13-15, Rate 5%)
Beedrill [Bug/Poison] (Levels 13-15, Rate 5%) {Poison Barb 5%}
Venonat [Bug/Poison] (Levels 13-15, Rate 4%)
Sunkern [Grass] (Levels 13-15, Rate 4%)
Butterfree [Bug/Flying] (Levels 13-16, Rate 1%) {Silver Powder 5%}
Scyther [Bug/Flying] (Levels 13-15, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 20-25, Rate 60%)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 30%)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 5%)
Barboach [Water/Ground] (Levels 20-25, Rate 4%)
Marill [Water] (Levels 20-30, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 80%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 15-20, Rate 55%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
Relicanth [Water/Rock] (Levels 20-25, Rate 4%)
Qwilfish [Water/Poison] (Levels 20-25, Rate 1%)

In the Gate have a look at that poster on the wall, it’s a notice from the Park Warden saying that the Bug Catching Contest will no longer be held here (?!). What the…and if you enter the southern Gate you’ll see the guard receiving this information first hand from the new Park Warden, who doesn’t even give any reasons why he is shutting it down. The previous Warden moved to the Orange Islands and this new boss blames him for this. Unbelievable. Just after entering the Park from the eastern Gate you’ll see Jake in the grass.

Schoolboy Jake
((1 Super Potion))
Lv21 Oddish [Grass/Poison]
Lv24 Beedrill [Bug/Poison]
Prize: P1344

In the bottom right corner behind the fence on the northeast side is a Parlyz Heal. Stay behind the fence and make your way to the southwestern edge of the Park, there’s TM28 Dig among the trees. At the end of the path behind the fence on that southwest side is a hidden Full Heal. Back into the main Park area, on the northwest side is Krise.

Lass Krise
((1 Super Potion))
Lv19 Oddish [Grass/Poison]
Lv22 Cubone [Ground]
Prize: P616

Beverly is on the south side.

PokeFan Beverly
((1 Super Potion))
Lv21 Snubbull [Normal]
Prize: P924

Further down is Relaxation Square, speak to the woman who is seated on the bench and get a Quick Claw. That’s all as far as the National Park is concerned now so go back to Route 36 and continue west, you’ll join a confrontation in progress between Axel and a pair of unknown Grunts. He’s trying to find out where their leader is but the Grunts won’t talk and instead focus on their mission, which involves Prof. Elm, and they run off to New Bark Town. From what Axel says afterwards, he has dealt with this unknown group before but they got away from him. He says he’ll meet you in New Bark Town since that could be where the leader is.

Back in New Bark Town enter the Lab and you’ll find the two Grunts and Elm. No Axel yet and for the first Grunt that’s good news because he doesn’t know why Axel is after them. First there’s Team Rocket and now there’s this group – Team Saturn!

Saturn Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv21 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Lv22 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Prize: P1092

The other guy turns out to be an Admin and (surprise, surprise) Team Saturn is aiming to catch all the Legendary Pokemon, starting with the two which are to be found somewhere in Johto. They came to find Elm because of the information that he has.

Saturn Admin Battle
Saturn Admin
((1 Super Potion))
Lv22 Nidorino [Poison] {Poison Point}
Lv23 Vulpix [Fire] {Flash Fire}
Lv24 Dugtrio [Ground] {Sand Veil}
Prize: P1248

**BATTLE NOTES:

NIDORINO: Focus Energy, Poison Sting, Double Kick, Horn Attack
VULPIX: Quick Attack, Roar, Confuse Ray, Will-O-Wisp
DUGTRIO: Fury Swipes, Dig, Growl, Magnitude

After those two leave, Elm explains that the Pokemon which Team Saturn are searching for here are Latios and Latias, who are obviously non-Johto Pokemon. Strange. Axel arrives, delayed because he got lost while trying to find this place. Wow, really? No wonder, he’s not from around here – Axel is from the Ouka region. He came to Johto to study its Pokemon before meeting you. Maybe he’ll be less of a Rival and more of ally now that there’s Team Saturn. Elm is safe and everything seems okay so return to Route 36 and continue onto the very brief Route 37.

[rt37] ROUTE 37

**TMs Needed: Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 14-17, Rate 20%)
Pidgeotto [Normal/Flying] (Levels 14-15, Rate 20%)
Growlithe [Fire] (Levels 14-15, Rate 10%) {Rawst Berry 50%}
Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic] (Levels 14-17, Rate 10%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Levels 14-15, Rate 10%)
Ledyba [Bug/Flying] (Levels 14-15, Rate 10%)
Spinarak [Bug/Poison] (Levels 14-17, Rate 5%)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 14-15, Rate 5%)
Stantler [Normal] (Levels 14-16, Rate 4%)
Skitty [Normal] (Levels 14-17, Rate 4%) {Leppa Berry 5%}
Ledian [Bug/Flying] (Levels 14-16, Rate 1%)
Noctowl [Normal/Flying] (Levels 14-16, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 10-15, Rate 90%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Levels 10-15, Rate 9%)
Aipom [Normal] (Levels 10-15, Rate 1%)

North of the grass on the right are 3 trees: Black Apricorn (south), Red Apricorn (left) and Blue Apricorn (right). On Sundays this is where you’ll meet Sunny of the Week Siblings, he’ll give you a Magnet. Along the main road are Ann and Annie then Greg a little further up.

Twins Ann & Annie
((1 Super Potion))
Lv22 Jigglypuff [Normal]
Lv22 Clefairy [Normal]
Prize: P528

There are 2 Headbutt trees on the right of the Twins, check the bottom tree for a hidden Ether.

Psychic Greg
((1 Super Potion))
Lv21 Abra [Psychic]
Lv23 Drowzee [Psychic]
Prize: P756

[ecruc] ECRUTEAK CITY

“A Historical City Where the Past Meets the Present“

**HMs/TMs Needed: Surf, Headbutt.

Places of Interest
Pokemon Center
Pokemon Mart
Ecruteak City Gym
Burnt Tower
Tin Tower
Ecruteak Dance Theatre

ECRUTEAK CITY MART
Poke Ball P200
Great Ball P600
Potion P300
Super Potion P700
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Awakening P250
Burn Heal P250
Ice Heal P250
Revive P1500

Pokemon Found
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Level 10, Rate 100%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 20-25, Rate 99%)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 25-30, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 100%)
(SUPER ROD)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 15-20, Rate 15%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 4%)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 25-30, Rate 1%)

Here we are in Ecruteak, let’s look around: in the house next to the Gym you’ll receive the Itemfinder and find out about Ecruteak’s history. Use the Itemfinder to pick up a Hyper Potion from the top left corner by the pond and also check around that northeast section of Ecruteak for more hidden items: Great Ball, Revive (north side of the pond). They respawn, funny enough, I’m guessing daily.

A Sage is blocking access to the Gym, he says Morty isn’t there. Without his Badge, nobody is allowed to enter Tin Tower.

At the PokeCenter you meet Bill, just in time to see him put the final touches to another system he has invented – the Move Relearner. It will be the machine in the top left corner of the PokeCenter. In another ROM hack, Pokemon Glazed, he invented a Teleportation system (because you couldn’t Fly in Johto). Might’ve sounded like a cool idea on paper but in reality it just made travelling around Johto tedious. If you return to Bill’s house in Goldenrod City speak to him and receive a Level 20 Eevee if you have a free spot in your party. It will have Run Away and know Tail Whip, Helping Hand, Sand-Attack and Growl. Just like the original games, Eevee evolves into Umbreon or Espeon by levelling up with high Friendship at night or during the day.

ECRUTEAK DANCE THEATER

Ecruteak is home to the famous Kimono Girls, fine dancers who are also fine Trainers. The old man at the Dance Theatre will give you a special prize if you can defeat the girls. In my 20+ years as a Pokemon fan I had no idea that Rhydon COULD Surf :D, you always learn something new 🙂 whenever you’re ready, get onto the stage and starting from the left side here we go:

Kimono Girl Naoka
((1 Super Potion))
Lv24 Flareon [Fire] {Flash Fire}
Prize: P576

**BATTLE NOTES:

FLAREON: Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Helping Hand, Ember

Kimono Girl Sayo
((1 Super Potion))
Lv24 Espeon [Psychic] {Synchronize}
Prize: P576

**BATTLE NOTES:

ESPEON: Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Helping Hand, Confusion

Kimono Girl Zuki
((1 Super Potion))
Lv24 Umbreon [Dark] {Synchronize}
Prize: P576

**BATTLE NOTES:

UMBREON: Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Helping Hand, Pursuit

Kimono Girl Kuni
((1 Super Potion))
Lv24 Vaporeon [Water] {Water Absorb}
Prize: P576

**BATTLE NOTES:

VAPOREON: Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Helping Hand, Water Gun

Kimono Girl Miki
((1 Super Potion))
Lv24 Jolteon [Electric] {Volt Absorb}
Prize: P576

**BATTLE NOTES:

JOLTEON: Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Helping Hand, Thundershock

The old man is impressed by your performance and presents you with HM03 Surf! Excellent. Once you can use it outside of battle we’ll do a bit of backtracking before moving forward. For now though we should find Morty, so exit the Theater and head to the Burnt Tower. On the bottom right corner just below the ledge near the tower entrance, you’ll find a hidden X Speed.

[btow] BURNT TOWER

**HMs Needed: Strength, Rock Smash.

-1F-

Pokemon Found
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 14-18, Rate 70%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 14-18, Rate 16%)
Koffing [Poison] (Levels 14-18, Rate 14%)

The first person you see is Morty, he’s here studying the history of the Legendary Beasts with his good friend Eusine (the Super Nerd-looking guy on the right). Eusine heard that Suicune is here but so far no luck in finding it. Proceed to the northeast area and check the statue in the corner for a hidden Ultra Ball.

You can see Silver waiting around at the center of the room, but before you can reach him you’ll meet Zane in the northwest area. No battle this time, he was just here to train and found a Magnet that he’ll give you. Then off he goes to his next destination, the sea. As for Silver he came here searching for the Legendary Pokemon that was said to roost in this tower, but he hasn’t found it and somehow it’s your fault!

Rival Battle
Rival Silver
((1 Super Potion))
Lv23 Magnemite [Electric/Steel] {Magnet Pull}
Lv24 Haunter [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate}
Lv24 Zubat [Poison/Flying] {Inner Focus}
Lv26 Bayleef [Grass] {Overgrow}
or
Lv26 Quilava [Fire] {Blaze}
or
Lv26 Croconaw [Water] {Torrent}
Prize: P864

**BATTLE NOTES:

MAGNEMITE: Sonicboom, Tackle, Supersonic, Thundershock
HAUNTER: Spite, Lick, Curse, Mean Look
ZUBAT: Bite, Leech Life, Supersonic, Confuse Ray
BAYLEEF: Poison Powder, Razor Leaf, Growl, Reflect
or
QUILAVA: Ember, Quick Attack, Smokescreen, Leer
or
CROCONAW: Water Gun, Bite, Rage, Leer

No surprise Silver doesn’t think you can catch a Legendary Pokemon, and then while he’s talking you suddenly fall through the floor to the basement! And even that is also your fault as far as Silver is concerned :D.

-B1F-

Pokemon Found
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 12-18, Rate 50%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 12-18, Rate 20%)
Vulpix [Fire] (Levels 12-18, Rate 15%) {Rawst Berry 50%}
Koffing [Poison] (Levels 12-18, Rate 9%)
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 12-18, Rate 5%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Weezing [Poison] (Levels 12-16, Rate 1%)

No injuries at least and what luck too because you’ve fallen in front of the Legendary Beasts! When you try to approach them they run off one after the other, but Suicune stays for a moment to have a closer look at you before leaving. Eusine appears, shocked to have seen Suicune at last after chasing it for a decade. Now that the Legends are out and about Eusine says he’ll track Suicune, so we’ll definitely see him again. That item in the top right corner is TM20 Endure, remember to come back here for it when you’ve got the Strength. Leave the tower and head for the Gym.

[g4] ECRUTEAK CITY GYM

Leader: Morty – The Mystic Seer of the Future

If you weren’t a fan of this Gym back in the day then you’re not in for a fun time now because the gimmick is exactly the same: the invisible floor and Gym Trainers who will give you hints about how to walk on it. Since this is under Gen 3 graphics you can move behind the statues and speak to the first Gym Trainer before stepping onto the invisible floor.

Sage Ping
((1 Super Potion))
Lv22 Gastly [Ghost/Poison]
Lv22 Gastly [Ghost/Poison]
Lv22 Gastly [Ghost/Poison]
Lv22 Gastly [Ghost/Poison]
Lv22 Gastly [Ghost/Poison]
Prize: P528

Step onto the invisible floor from behind the Gym Guide’s position, then go up by 4 steps to face Grace.

Medium Grace
((1 Super Potion))
Lv26 Haunter [Ghost/Poison]
Lv26 Haunter [Ghost/Poison]
Prize: P624

Go clockwise around Grace to her top left side then head straight west to Jeffrey.

Sage Jeffrey
((1 Super Potion))
Lv26 Haunter [Ghost/Poison]
Prize: P624

All the way to the right side then 2 steps up and head left to Martha.

Medium Martha
((1 Super Potion))
Lv24 Gastly [Ghost/Poison]
Lv26 Gastly [Ghost/Poison]
Lv26 Haunter [Ghost/Poison]
Prize: P624

Go 1 step to the left then up to reach Morty. That wasn’t too bad, eh?

Gym Battle
Leader Morty
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv25 Gastly [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate}
Lv26 Haunter [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate}
Lv27 Haunter [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate}
Lv29 Gengar [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate}
Prizes: P1620 + Fog Badge + TM30 Shadow Ball

**BATTLE NOTES:

GASTLY: Spite, Lick, Curse, Mean Look
HAUNTER 26: Hypnosis, Curse, Mimic, Night Shade
HAUNTER 27: Mean Look, Mimic, Spite, Night Shade
GENGAR: Mean Look, Hynosis, Shadow Ball, Dream Eater

Nice, now you can Surf and Pokemon will obey you until Level 50. Let’s get that next backtrack run done before carrying on west to Route 38. Brace yourselves, it’s going to be one hell of a detour 🙂

THE GREAT BACKTRACK: SURF EDITION

/ECRUTEAK CITY\
There’s a hidden Burn Heal by the northwest side of the pond.

You can also a little bit of the area outside Tin Tower from there, but now that the Legendary Beasts are out nobody is allowed to enter Tin Tower.

/RUINS OF ALPH\
Surf across the pool to the south. On the left side are chambers that are reached from Union Cave and on the right side is another puzzle chamber, this one has an Aerodactyl puzzle. After solving it you receive a message saying that something clicked into place somewhere. Hmm.

/VIOLET CITY\
– Surf to the northwest area from the Gym, you’ll find a man who has a strange flute that makes it rain when played (?). He doesn’t want it so you get it – the Blue Flute (part time rainmaker but on other occasions it awakes up sleeping Pokemon), which he thinks could be part of a set. Near him is a PP Up.
– Surf east from the Sprout Tower to meet a man who sells Fire Stones for P2100. Near him is a Rare Candy.

/ROUTE 35\
There’s a Leppa Berry tree across the pond.

/UNION CAVE\
Head for the northwest ladder on 1F. Down below you’ll find Andrew and then Calvin plus the next ladder across the pool.

PokeManiac Andrew
((1 Super Potion))
Lv26 Marowak [Ground]
Lv26 Marowak [Ground]
Prize: P1560

PokeManiac Calvin
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv28 Kangaskhan [Normal]
Prize: P1680

-B2F-

Pokemon Found
Seel [Water] (Levels 30-32, Rate 40%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 30-32, Rate 20%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 32-34, Rate 15%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Level 24, Rate 10%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 26-28, Rate 9%)
Dewgong [Water/Ice] (Levels 32-34, Rate 5%) {Aspear Berry 50%/Nevermeltice 5%}
Lunatone [Rock/Psychic] (Level 30, Rate 1%) {Moon Stone 5%}
or
Solrock [Rock/Psychic] (Level 30, Rate 1%) {Sun Stone 5%}
(SURF)
Seel [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 60%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Horsea [Water] (Levels 25-30, Rate 30%)
Dewgong [Water/Ice] (Levels 35-40, Rate 5%) {Aspear Berry 50%/Nevermeltice 5%}
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 30-40, Rate 4%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 35-40, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 40%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 40%)
(SUPER ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 15-30, Rate 80%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-35, Rate 16%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 4%)

In the northeast corner you’ll find an Elixir. Surf south, you’ll see Gwen on a platform on the left and Nick standing near a Hyper Potion on the platform southeast from there.

CoolTrainer Gwen
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv24 Jolteon [Electric]
Lv24 Vaporeon [Water]
Lv24 Flareon [Fire]
Lv28 Eevee [Normal]
Prize: P1920

CoolTrainer Nick
((1 Super Potion))
Lv28 Charmander [Fire]
Lv28 Squirtle [Water]
Lv28 Bulbasaur [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P2240

Then head southwest to Emily.

CoolTrainer Emily
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv30 Poliwhirl [Water]
Prize: P2400

She is standing next to the famous pool where a Lapras will be found on Fridays so be sure to make a note of this. Lapras is Level 20, has Water Absorb and knows Sing, Mist, Body Slam and Confuse Ray. Return to the B1F area where you found the little boy’s Poke Doll and Surf north to meet Leon then Philip.

Hiker Leon
((1 Super Potion))
Lv26 Geodude [Rock/Ground]
Lv28 Machop [Fighting]
Prize: P1120

Hiker Philip
((1 Super Potion))
Lv25 Geodude [Rock/Ground]
Lv25 Geodude [Rock/Ground]
Lv25 Graveler [Rock/Ground]
Prize: P1000

Below from him is an exit blocked by a boulder and to the left of him is another exit, go for it. Both are connected to the Ruins of Alph. Outside you’ll face Nath, near the western puzzle chamber and the only grassy area to be found here.

Psychic Nath
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv28 Girafarig [Normal/Psychic]
Prize: P1008

The chamber contains the Ho-Oh puzzle, solve it and get another message about something clicking into place somewhere. Only one puzzle chamber remains, we just need HM Strength in order to reach it. Exit, return to New Bark Town and go east.

[rt27] ROUTE 27

**HMs/TMs Needed: Surf, Dive, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 26-32, Rate 20%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Ekans [Poison] (Levels 26-30, Rate 20%)
Arbok [Poison] (Levels 26-30, Rate 10%) {Poison Barb 5%}
Ponyta [Fire] (Levels 26-30, Rate 10%)
Doduo [Normal/Flying] (Levels 26-30, Rate 10%)
Dodrio [Normal/Flying] (Levels 26-30, Rate 10%) {Sharp Beak 5%}
Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic] (Levels 27-31, Rate 5%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Levels 26-30, Rate 5%)
Noctowl [Normal/Flying] (Levels 27-30, Rate 4%)
Electrike [Electric] (Levels 27-31, Rate 4%)
Poochyena [Dark] (Levels 27-30, Rate 1%) {Pecha Berry 5%}
Silcoon [Bug] (Levels 27-30, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 10-15, Rate 99%)
Beautifly [Bug/Flying] (Levels 10-15, Rate 1%) {Silver Powder 5%}
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 18-21, Rate 60%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 18-20, Rate 30%)
Chinchou [Water/Electric] (Levels 18-21, Rate 5%)
Lanturn [Water/Electric] (Levels 18-21, Rate 4%)
Quagsire [Water/Ground] (Levels 18-21, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 10, Rate 70%)
Shellder [Water] (Level 10, Rate 30%) {Pearl 50%/Big Pearl 5%}
(GOOD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] [Water] (Level 20, Rate 80%)
Chinchou [Water/Electric] (Level 20, Rate 20%) {Yellow Shard 5%}
(SUPER ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 40, Rate 40%)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Level 40, Rate 40%)
Quagsire [Water/Ground] (Level 40, Rate 15%)
Chinchou [Water/Electric] (Level 40, Rate 4%) {Yellow Shard 5%}
Remoraid [Water] (Level 40, Rate 1%)

You’ll see the river turn south, that path leads to a Dive spot and Route 100 (!). We’ll check that out later, for now continue east and step into Kanto for a brief visit. Just up ahead is the cave entrance to Tohjo Falls.

[tohfa] TOHJO FALLS

**HMs Needed: Surf, Waterfall.

Pokemon Found
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 23-33, Rate 28%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 23-33, Rate 21%)
Slowpoke [Water/Psychic] (Levels 23-33, Rate 11%)
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 23-30, Rate 10%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Ekans [Poison] (Levels 23-30, Rate 10%)
Arbok [Poison] (Levels 23-30, Rate 10%) {Poison Barb 5%}
Ponyta [Fire] (Levels 23-30, Rate 5%)
Sandslash [Ground] (Levels 26-33, Rate 5%) {Soft Sand 5%}
(SURF)
Chinchou [Water/Electric] (Levels 22-27, Rate 60%) {Yellow Shard 5%}
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 22-27, Rate 30%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 22-27, Rate 5%)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 24-30, Rate 4%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 24-30, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-10, Rate 60%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 20%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
Lanturn [Water/Electric] (Levels 15-20, Rate 15%) {Yellow Shard 5%}
Chinchou [Water/Electric] (Levels 20-30, Rate 4%) {Yellow Shard 5%}
Shellder [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%) {Pearl 50%/Big Pearl 5%}

Surf over to the top left side, there’s a Moon Stone and an old man who will give you a Level 5 Chikorita that he received when he was younger. No passports needed, just HM Waterfall 🙂 we’ll be back. Exit and go south from Tohjo Falls, Surf east along the bank until you reach a spot to land. You’ll find a Rare Candy there.

/CHERRYGROVE CITY\
We can finally reach the man on the jetty near the shore, he’ll give you a bottle of Mystic Water. There’s a Dive spot by that jetty too, note that for later. North from there is a wooded area that connects Cherrygrove to Route 32.

[rt32e] ROUTE 32 (East)

**HMs/TMs Needed: Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Weedle [Bug/Poison] (Levels 15-20, Rate 20%)
Cascoon [Bug] (Levels 15-20, Rate 20%)
Caterpie [Bug] (Levels 15-20, Rate 15%)
Ekans [Poison] (Levels 15-20, Rate 10%)
Bellsprout [Grass/Poison] (Levels 15-20, Rate 10%)
Gastly [Ghost/Poison] (Levels 15-20, Rate 10%)
Banette [Ghost] (Levels 15-20, Rate 5%) {Spell Tag 5%}
Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic] (Levels 15-20, Rate 4%)
Haunter [Ghost/Poison] (Levels 20-25, Rate 4%) {Spell Tag 5%}
Wooper [Water/Ground] (Levels 20-25, Rate 1%)
Kecleon [Normal] (Levels 20-25, Rate 1%) {Persim Berry 5%}
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 10-15, Rate 96%)
Hoppip [Grass/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 4%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 20-25, Rate 95%)
Qwilfish [Water/Poison] (Levels 20-25, Rate 4%)
Shellder [Water] (Levels 25-30, Rate 1%) {Pearl 50%/Big Pearl 5%}
(OLD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 10-15, Rate 100%)
(SUPER ROD)
Staryu [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 41%) {Stardust 50%/Star Piece 5%}
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
Qwilfish [Water/Poison] (Levels 15-25, Rate 19%)

Go west along the beach, you’ll see Wallace for a Double Battle.

Fisher Wallace
((1 Super Potion))
Lv29 Poliwhirl [Water]
Lv27 Tentacruel [Water/Poison]
Lv28 Shellder [Water]
Prize: P1344

Go north then northeast from Wallace, you’ll first reach a small tree stump that has a hidden Hyper Potion then you’ll reach a Heal Powder in the top right corner above the stump.

Northwest from there is Jack.

Bug Catcher Jack
((1 Super Potion))
Lv26 Dustox [Bug/Poison]
Lv27 Butterfree [Bug/Flying]
Prize: P104

Northwest from Jack is another small tree stump, it has a hidden Antidote.

On the north side, in a spot between big trees, there’s a hidden Net Ball.

Back to the beach and go northwest along the beach to find another Hyper Potion. Surf south from Wallace’s spot, you’ll reach a small island occupied by Ramiz.

Eletist Ramiz
((1 Super Potion))
Lv30 Arcanine [Fire]
Lv30 Arcanine [Fire]
Prize: P720

Continue southwest to the next small island, there’s a hidden Heart Scale on it.

Then return to Cherrygrove, Surf south from the jetty to another jetty that’s occupied by a couple of Fishermen, Pitt on west side and Attila the Double Battler on the east side.

Fisher Pitt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv27 Remoraid [Water]
Lv27 Relicanth [Water/Rock]
Prize: P648

Fisher Attila
((1 Super Potion))
Lv25 Goldeen [Water]
Lv27 Seaking [Water]
Lv26 Horsea [Water]
Prize: P1248

South from that jetty is an island with a locked building and a signpost that has faded text. Interesting note is that the lock which has been used is expensive. Pitt mentioned that the building belongs to a major company, maybe we’ll find out more about this later. Behind the building is a Red Scarf and in the spot between the big trees on the right there’s a hidden Revive.

There’s a smaller island connected to this one by a bridge on the southeast side, you’ll find a Rare Candy in the northeast corner of that smaller island. Return to the Fishermen jetty and go east to the shore, you’ll see Geoffrey.

Cooltrainer Geoffrey
((1 Full Restore))
Lv28 Scizor [Bug/Steel]
Lv28 Espeon [Psychic]
Lv29 Typhlosion [Fire]
Lv29 Politoed [Water]
Prize: P1044

South from him is a Full Restore and then Jessica further down.

Cooltrainer Jessica
((1 Super Potion))
Lv27 Forretress [Bug/Steel]
Lv28 Growlithe [Fire]
Lv28 Tangela [Grass]
Prize: P1008

Carry on going east and you’ll arrive on Route 100.

[rt100w] ROUTE 100 (West)

**HMs/TMs Needed: Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Level 10, Rate 100%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 14-24, Rate 100%)
(OLD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Level 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 10-15, Rate 100%)
(SUPER ROD)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 10-25, Rate 100%)

Stay along the shoreline as you go east, you’ll see Ashley standing near the entrance to Lost Woods.

Picnicker Ashley
((1 Super Potion))
Lv26 Tangela [Grass]
Lv27 Nidorino [Poison]
Lv28 Weepinbell [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P756

She says there’s a mystical Pokemon in there but nobody has been lucky enough to see it. Challenge Accepted 🙂

[lowo] LOST WOODS

**HMs/TMs Needed: Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Butterfree [Bug/Flying] (Levels 14-24, Rate 20%) {Silver Powder 5%}
Oddish [Grass/Poison] (Levels 14-24, Rate 21%)
Marill [Water] (Levels 14-24, Rate 10%)
Sentret [Normal] (Levels 14-24, Rate 10%) {Oran Berry 5%}
Furret [Normal] (Levels 14-24, Rate 10%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Lotad [Water/Grass] (Levels 14-24, Rate 10%)
Magnemite [Electric/Steel] (Levels 14-24, Rate 5%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Levels 14-24, Rate 5%)
Zigzagoon [Normal] (Levels 14-24, Rate 4%) {Oran Berry 5%}
Dusclops [Ghost] (Levels 14-24, Rate 4%) {Spell Tag 5%}
Linoone [Normal] (Levels 14-24, Rate 1%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Level 10, Rate 100%)
(SURF)
Marill [Water] (Levels 14-24, Rate 99%)
Wooper [Water/Ground] (Levels 14-24, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 10-15, Rate 100%)
(SUPER ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 15-20, Rate 55%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
Azumarill [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 5%)

This creepy haze though…after taking a few steps forward you’ll see an item on the bottom right corner of your screen, that’s a Nugget. Although it looks like a troublesome forest maze, it’s not too bad. Just head east until you see a path going northeast, it leads to TM44 Rest. At the east end of the woods is an exit. Damn, no sign of that “mystical” Pokemon :S challenge to be continued. Hopefully it’s not one of those Pokemon which only appears on a specific day. Outside Lost Woods you’ll see Darren just to the north.

Guitarist Darren
((1 Super Potion))
Lv26 Electrode [Electric]
Lv27 Electrike [Electric]
Lv29 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Prize: P864

Get in the water and Surf west along the shoreline until you reach the south side of the shore where there’s a big rock in between trees. There’s a hidden Fresh Water just to the right of that big rock.

Continue west until you see a row of 5 big trees between rows of Headbutt trees, there’s a hidden Burn Heal by the red flowers on the right side of those 5 big trees.

Then you’ll see Kevin on the left, he starts to tell you something about a lake inside Lost Woods but his words get a little glitchy :/

Fisher Kevin
((1 Super Potion))
Lv27 Seaking [Water]
Lv28 Seadra [Water]
Prize: P648

But he manages to says that people have gotten lost while searching for the lake and the Pokemon rumoured to be there. So far the only way to see the lake is by using a ROM hack Map program and loading the map for Lost Woods, the lake is on the north side and there’s no clear or hidden path to get there. We’ll probably never know since this game remains incomplete. Return to Darren and head into the eastern half of Route 100.

[rt100e] ROUTE 100 (East)

**HMs/TMs Needed: Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found (south from Route 27)
(GRASS)
Tangela [Grass] (Levels 17-28, Rate 100%)
(TREES)
Oddish [Grass/Poison] (Level 10, Rate 100%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 18-40, Rate 100%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 5-15)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 5-15)
(SUPER ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 15-25)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25)
Seadra [Water] (Levels 25-35)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 25-35)

You’ll see a north path in the river, that is the same path which you would’ve seen from Route 27 earlier. Go southeast then south into a water field of rocks until you reach an area of land. This is where the Orange Islands Gate is located, there’s a sea train known as the Undersea Express which is boarded from this Gate. There’s a PC inside the station if you need to use one. It’s nice to know that the adventure won’t end in Kanto, we’ve got the Orange Islands to look forward to as well 🙂 anyway, we’re halfway done with this backtrack, let’s continue.

/ROUTE 34\
Now you can pick up that Nugget behind the fence where Picnicker Gina is standing. The Scientist-looking man on that beach says that 3 mysterious pillars have risen up to the surface out at sea across from him. They are on an island called Outskirt Island. We’ll have a look there soon, but for now continue going south to reach the secret training spot of the 3 Cooltrainer sisters: Irene on the left, Jenn on the right and big sis Kate in the middle.

Cooltrainer Irene
((1 Super Potion))
Lv24 Goldeen [Water]
Lv25 Seaking [Water]
Prize: P2000

Cooltrainer Jenn
((1 Super Potion))
Lv26 Staryu [Water]
Lv28 Starmie [Water/Psychic]
Prize: P2240

Cooltrainer Kate
((1 Super Potion))
Lv26 Shellder [Water]
Lv30 Cloyster [Water/Ice]
Prize: P2400

For defeating them you’ll receive Soft Sand from Kate. In the southeast corner of the grass on the right you’ll find a Guard Spec. Surf south along the coast, there’s another beach and you’ll see an old man on it. He has a Level 5 Cyndaquil to give away if you have a free spot in your party. Carry on south along the beach, you’ll go southeast to some stairs heading up onto a rocky slope. Climb onto the slope and continue southeast, you’ll reach a Leaf Stone and the next set of stairs which lead to a cave entrance just to the north. Inside is the southern area of Union Cave B2F, the only thing of note is a second TM44 Rest which you’ll find in the northwest corner. Back to the beach, Surf southeast to see Jess.

Swimmer(F) Jess
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv33 Relicanth [Water/Rock]
Lv34 Staryu [Water]
Prize: P1056

She mentions that there’s a submerged area below this place, basically a large waterfall. Really? Hmm. Continue southeast then east to find Brett who has also seen this large waterfall.

Swimmer(M) Brett
((1 Super Potion))
Lv33 Tentacool [Water/Poison]
Lv34 Tentacruel [Water/Poison]
Lv34 Starmie [Water/Psychic]
Prize: P544

You can have a look at the top of the waterfall just by Surfing south. Forget large, that’s a MASSIVE waterfall! What’s a waterfall doing out at sea, though!? And where does it even lead to anyway?? Beyond ridiculous 😀 Make your way back to Route 34’s road and Surf west from the Day-Care to Outskirt Island.

[outski] OUTSKIRT ISLAND

**HMs/TMs Needed: Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 20-30, Rate 40%)
Sentret [Normal] (Levels 20-30, Rate 10%) {Oran Berry 5%}
Linoone [Normal] (Levels 20-30, Rate 10%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 20-30, Rate 10%)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 20-30, Rate 8%)
Sunkern [Grass] (Levels 20-30, Rate 1%)
Castform [Normal] (Levels 20-30, Rate 1%) {Mystic Water 100%}
or
Volbeat [Bug] (Levels 20-30, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Level 10, Rate 100%)
(SURF)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 20-27, Rate 60%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 17-27, Rate 30%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 17-27, Rate 5%)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 17-27, Rate 4%)
Shellder [Water] (Levels 17-27, Rate 1%) {Pearl 50%/Big Pearl 5%}
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 80%)
Relicanth [Water/Rock] (Levels 20-25, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Relicanth [Water/Rock] (Levels 25-30, Rate 80%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 30-35, Rate 15%)
Staryu [Water] (Levels 30-35, Rate 4%) {Stardust 50%/Star Piece 5%}
Luvdisc [Water] (Levels 30-40, Rate 1%) {Heart Scale 50%}
or
Whiscash [Water/Ground] (Levels 30-40, Rate 1%)

Get to the western side of the island, that’s where the stairs leading inland are. Swimming in Route 40 waters near the western beach is Kerry.

Swimmer(F) Kerry
((1 Full Restore))
Lv35 Pelipper [Water/Flying]
Prize: P1120

Once you’re inland, make your way to the southwest area to pick up a Calcium and then onto the southeast hill where there are the pillars which the Scientist saw: there’s a yellow pillar, a blue pillar and a red pillar. That Blue Flute which you received in Violet City and the remaining two are to be brought here and placed on these pillars. Doing so will unlock the secret locations of the Legendary Bird Pokemon. Or you could decide to keep the flutes since they are useful items that have unlimited usage. You would have to use cheat codes to get extra ones, so give this some thought. Just to the south from the pillars is a Rare Candy. To the west is Route 40 and Olivine City is northwest from there, but ignore them and Surf north from the island to a portion of land that is also identified as Outskirt Island. It connects Goldenrod to Olivine. Along the beach you’ll find Megan and then Darren on the east side.

Beauty Megan
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv23 Jigglypuff [Normal]
Lv25 Wigglytuff [Normal]
Prize: P2000

Biker Darren
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv25 Nidoqueen [Poison/Ground]
Lv28 Nidoking [Poison/Ground]
Prize: P500

Continue back to Goldenrod along the beach, you’ll end up in an area behind the Radio Tower and can weave in between the buildings to pick up a Fire Stone on the north side. And now the backtrack run is done phew, maybe it allowed you to get some training done and catch extra Pokemon 🙂 head back to Ecruteak and go west.

[rt38] ROUTE 38

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 14-18, Rate 20%)
Pidgeotto [Normal/Flying] (Levels 14-18, Rate 20%)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 14-18, Rate 10%)
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 14-19, Rate 10%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Magnemite [Electric/Steel] (Levels 14-18, Rate 10%)
Meowth [Normal] (Levels 14-18, Rate 10%) {Nugget 5%}
Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic] (Levels 14-18, Rate 5%)
Tauros [Normal] (Levels 14-19, Rate 5%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Levels 14-18, Rate 4%)
Noctowl [Normal/Flying] (Levels 14-18, Rate 4%)
Miltank [Normal] (Levels 14-18, Rate 1%) {Moomoo Milk 100%}
Electrike [Electric] (Levels 14-19, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Level 15, Rate 90%)
Ledyba [Bug/Flying] (Level 15, Rate 5%)
Spinarak [Bug/Poison] (Level 15, Rate 4%)
Wurmple [Bug] (Level 15, Rate 1%)

Move along the north side of the road to find Harvey and then Dana.

Sailor Harvey
((1 Super Potion))
Lv25 Wooper [Water/Ground]
Prize: P800

Lass Dana
((1 Super Potion))
Lv24 Flaaffy [Electric]
Lv25 Psyduck [Water]
Prize: P700

Back on the main road there’s Val and an Oran Berry tree at the end of the road.

Beauty Val
((1 Super Potion))
Lv21 Hoppip [Grass/Flying]
Lv22 Skiploom [Grass/Flying]
Prize: P1584

On the southern side of the road is Toby.

Bird Keeper Toby
((1 Super Potion))
Lv22 Doduo [Normal/Flying]
Lv23 Doduo [Normal/Flying]
Lv23 Doduo [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P644

Use Cut and get behind the fence then travel all the way west the south along it to reach a bottle of Berry Juice on Route 39. After that go back to Lass Dana and continue northwest to Chaud then south to Olivia.

Schoolboy Chaud
((1 Super Potion))
Lv25 Mr. Mime [Psychic]
Prize: P1400

Beauty Olivia
((1 Super Potion))
Lv22 Corsola [Water/Rock]
Prize: P1584

[rt39] ROUTE 39

**TMs Needed: Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Magnemite [Electric/Steel] (Levels 10-18, Rate 30%)
Pidgeotto [Normal/Flying] (Levels 14-18, Rate 20%)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 14-18, Rate 10%)
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 10-18, Rate 10%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Meowth [Normal] (Levels 10-18, Rate 10%) {Nugget 5%}
Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic] (Levels 10-18, Rate 5%)
Tauros [Normal] (Levels 10-18, Rate 5%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Levels 10-18, Rate 4%)
Noctowl [Normal/Flying] (Levels 10-18, Rate 4%)
Miltank [Normal] (Levels 10-18, Rate 1%) {Moomoo Milk 100%}
Swalot [Poison] (Levels 10-18, Rate 1%) {Big Pearl 5%}
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Level 10, Rate 90%)
Sentret [Normal] (Level 10, Rate 5%)
Ledyba [Bug/Flying] (Level 15, Rate 4%)
Cascoon [Bug] (Level 15, Rate 1%)

You’ll see Norman just outside Moomoo Farm.

Psychic Norman
((1 Super Potion))
Lv24 Slowpoke [Water/Psychic]
Lv26 Slowpoke [Water/Psychic]
Prize: P1040

MOOMOO FARM

Above the entrance to the farm there’s a Chesto Berry tree and in the middle of the pasture there’s a hidden Nugget.

In the farmhouse you’ll find the farmer and his wife, they are not happy because their beloved Miltank Moomoo isn’t giving out milk. She is sick and needs 7 Oran Berries to heal her up. Once Moomoo is healthy you can buy Moomoo Milk from the farmer for P500. His wife gives you TM13 Snore as a thank you gift. There’s a new area west from the farm, you reach it by going behind the farmhouse. It isn’t indicated on the Map so I’ll just call this area Route 39 (West).

[rt39w] ROUTE 39 (WEST)

**HMs/TMs Needed: Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Pidgeotto [Normal/Flying] (Levels 22-30, Rate 40%)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 22-30, Rate 20%)
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 22-30, Rate 10%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Meowth [Normal] (Levels 26-30, Rate 10%) {Nugget 5%}
Magnemite [Electric/Steel] (Levels 22-30, Rate 10%)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 26-30, Rate 4%)
Noctowl [Normal/Flying] (Levels 22-30, Rate 4%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Levels 22-30, Rate 1%)
Dustox [Bug/Poison] (Levels 26-30, Rate 1%) {Silver Powder 5%}
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 10-20, Rate 66%)
Ledyba [Bug/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 34%)
(SURF)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 22-30, Rate 60%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 22-30, Rate 30%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 24-30, Rate 5%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 24-30, Rate 4%)
Staryu [Water] (Levels 26-30, Rate 1%) {Stardust 50%/Star Piece 5%}
(OLD ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 80%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
Staryu [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%) {Stardust 50%/Star Piece 5%}
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 15-20, Rate 15%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 4%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 25-30, Rate 1%)

You’ll arrive by the eastern side of a lake and there’s an item just above you, that’s TM23 Iron Tail. Surf to the northwest side, you’ll see another item almost hidden by a tree top, that’s a Soul Dew. Head southeast and travel by land round to the west side where you’ll find a Twisted Spoon and a cave entrance.

[holloc] HOLLOW CAVE

-1F-

Pokemon Found
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 20-26, Rate 45%)
Magnemite [Electric/Steel] (Levels 20-26, Rate 40%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 20-26, Rate 5%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 20-26, Rate 4%)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 20-26, Rate 4%)
Onix [Rock/Ground] (Levels 20-26, Rate 1%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Lunatone [Rock/Psychic] (Levels 20-26, Rate 1%) {Moon Stone 5%}

Quite the curious place we’ve got here, which is made up of this floor and a basement. You reach the basement by using ladders or falling through the floor by standing on the greyish holes that you’ll see on the ground, such as the one that you’ll see on the left. There are 4 levels of slopes on each floor, currently you have arrived on the 2nd level and are on the eastern side of 1F. South from the hole on the left is a Parlyz Heal and there’s a hidden Hyper Potion on the stone which is top left from the Parlyz Heal.

Further to the left is a ladder and another hole, drop through it.

-B1F-

Pokemon Found
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 20-26, Rate 30%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 20-26, Rate 20%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 20-26, Rate 20%)
Magnemite [Electric/Steel] (Levels 20-26, Rate 14%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 20-26, Rate 10%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 20-26, Rate 4%)
Plusle [Electric] (Levels 20-26, Rate 1%)
Electrode [Electric] (Levels 20-26, Rate 1%)

You’ll drop onto the north side of level 2. Get down to the ground level/level 1 and go to the right, there’s a hidden Full Heal on the stone second from the end.

There’s a hidden Moomoo Milk on the southeast side of the ground level, on a rock that’s in between the two rocky platforms.

Head up the stairs and get to the north side of B1F, there you’ll see an opening that can’t be reached but there’s a wall below it which has a message on it:

Break all the holes, the path will be revealed.

You’ve broken through one so far, 6 more to go. Go all the way to the right from that message wall to find a Calcium then climb down to the level below and pick up a Max Elixir on the bottom left. Continue south from the Max Elixir to reach a ladder and return to 1F level 2. You’ll appear the hole that you dropped through earlier. Go over to the right and drop through the first hole, ending up back on B1F’s ground level. Now make your way to level 3’s northeast side and climb the ladder there back to 1F. You’ll appear on the northeast side, 1F level 4. Head over to the left, down the stairs then down to level 2 and check the 4th stone on the left from the stairs for a hidden Revive.

After that go to the right, climb up to level 3 and drop down the hole on the right. Go down to B1F ground level and climb the ladder that’s on the right side platform. This takes you to the southeast side of 1F, level 3. Over on the left are 3 holes, drop through them in the order of right hole, left hole and bottom left hole. After dropping through the bottom left hole you’ll be on the southwestern side of B1F, level 3. Check the rock that you’ve landed next to for a hidden Great Ball.

Climb down to level 2 and go over to the right then check the rock on the upper right for a hidden Lava Cookie before climbing the ladder.

It takes you to the southern side of 1F, where the final hole and then the exit on the far left are located. Drop down the final hole and make your way north to enter the accessible area…

-B1F ROOM-

Pokemon Found
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 20-26, Rate 30%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 20-26, Rate 20%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Magnemite [Electric/Steel] (Levels 20-26, Rate 15%)
Voltorb [Electric] (Levels 20-26, Rate 20%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 20-26, Rate 10%)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 20-26, Rate 4%)
Lileep [Rock/Grass] (Levels 20-26, Rate 1%)

…where you’ll find a Yellow Flute. Done and done 🙂 don’t mind the exit, just leave Hollow Cave the same way you got in (or Dig or Escape Rope your way out) and return to regular Route 39.

South from Moomoo Farm are Ruth, Derek and their Pikachu then Ian and Eugene before we finally reach Olivine City.

PokeFan Ruth
((1 Super Potion))
Lv26 Pikachu [Electric]
Prize: P1144

PokeFan Derek
((1 Super Potion))
Lv24 Pikachu [Electric]
Prize: P1056

Ace Trainer Ian
Lv24 Umbreon [Dark]
Lv25 Croconaw [Water]
Lv25 Pikachu [Electric]
Lv26 Swellow [Normal/Flying] (Oran Berry)
Prize: P1248

Sailor Euguene
((1 Super Potion))
Lv25 Poliwhirl [Water]
Lv25 Krabby [Water]
Lv26 Raticate [Normal]
Prize: P800

[olivic] OLIVINE CITY

“The Port Closest to Foreign Lands.“

**HMs/TMs Needed: Surf, Dive, Headbutt.

Places of Interest
Pokemon Center
Pokemon Mart
Olivine City Gym
Glitter Lighthouse
Olivine Port
Olivine Cafe
Fishing Guru’s House

OLIVINE CITY MART
Great Ball P600
Super Potion P700
Hyper Potion P1200
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Awakening P250
Ice Heal P250
Super Repel P500
Wave Mail P50

Pokemon Found
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 18-20, Rate 95%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 18-20, Rate 4%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 18-20, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Level 10, Rate 70%)
Poliwag [Water] (Level 10, Rate 30%)
(GOOD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Level 20, Rate 80%)
Krabby [Water] (Level 20, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Krabby [Water] (Level 40, Rate 55%)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 40, Rate 40%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Level 40, Rate 4%)
Staryu [Water] (Level 40, Rate 1%) {Stardust 50%/Star Piece 5%}

Pokemon Found [Olivine Port]
(SURF)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 22-30, Rate 90%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 22-30, Rate 5%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 22-30, Rate 4%)
Staryu [Water] (Levels 24-30, Rate 1%) {Stardust 50%/Star Piece 5%}
(OLD ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Shellder [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 80%) {Pearl 50%/Big Pearl 5%}
Seaking [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Shellder [Water] (Levels 10-35, Rate 41%) {Pearl 50%/Big Pearl 5%}
Horsea [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Staryu [Water] (Levels 20-30, Rate 4%) {Stardust 50%/Star Piece 5%}

Out of the Gym walks Silver, this time not looking to battle you since you’re still labelled as a weak Trainer in his eyes. He confirms what we’ve heard about the Gym Leader and her sick Pokemon, they are not in the Gym but on the top floor of the Glitter Lighthouse. Silver suggests you go there to train. No problem, but we’ll look around first:

Next door to the Mart is the Fishing Guru’s house, go get the Good Rod from there and you can use it to catch a Krabby around here. Tiim (not a typo, that’s how his name is spelt :D), who lives in the left house northeast from Mart, wants a Krabby and will trade you his Voltorb Volty for it. Volty will be holding a Stick and has Soundproof.

Next door to the PokeCenter is the Olivine Cafe, speak to the Sailor near the counter to get HM04 Strength! Simple as that, plus you got the right Badge for it already so it’s all good. The other Sailor across the table is the Overheat Tutor.

You can’t go beyond the fishing spot at the Olivine Harbor, so ignore that for now unless there are Pokemon that you want to catch.

Outside the Lighthouse is Axel, he has decided to return to the Ouka region after failing to find Team Saturn’s leader. But because of the sick Pokemon, the Lighthouse isn’t operational and that means Axel can’t leave yet. Let’s find out if we can help.

GLITTER LIGHTHOUSE

No trouble on the first floor. On the second floor though you’ll meet Al and then Huey.

Gentleman Al
((1 Super Potion))
Lv25 Noctowl [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P1700

Sailor Huey
((1 Super Potion))
Lv24 Poliwhirl [Water]
Prize: P768

-3F-

You’ll see a Sailor in the north area that can only be reached by a ladder. Continue south to Theo then Preston on the northeast side.

Bird Keeper Theo
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv22 Pidgey [Normal/Flying]
Lv24 Pidgey [Normal/Flying]
Lv24 Pidgeotto [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P700

Gentleman Preston
((1 Super Potion))
Lv24 Growlithe [Fire]
Lv25 Growlithe [Fire]
Prize: P1700

-4F-

On the left is Connie and on the right is a guy selling Sun Stones for P2100.

Aroma Lady Connie
((1 Super Potion))
Lv26 Marill [Water]
Prize: P728

That hole next to Connie is how you reach the Sailor on 3F but don’t jump down yet, there’s one more Trainer here on the south side.

Sailor Kent
((1 Super Potion))
Lv24 Krabby [Water]
Lv25 Krabby [Water]
Prize: P800

He’s also concerned about the sick Pokemon and mentions that there’s a Pharmacy in Cianwood City which sells the special medicine needed to heal the Pokemon. Head for the stairs to 5F.

-5F-

In the bottom left corner is TM34 Swagger. Return to 4F then drop down the hole to 3F from the left side, you’ll land next to an Ether.

Sailor Terry
((1 Super Potion))
Lv26 Poliwhirl [Water]
Prize: P832

Climb the stairs near him back up to 4F and then the next ones to reach 5F’s central section. You’ll find Ernie and a Super Repel.

Sailor Ernie
((1 Super Potion))
Lv25 Machop [Fighting]
Lv25 Machop [Fighting]
Lv26 Poliwhirl [Water]
Prize: P832

Below him are the stairs leading to the top floor.

-6F-

There’s a Hyper Potion in the northwest corner and then we meet Gym Leader Jasmine and her Ampharos Amphy. She can’t leave Amphy to make the trip to Cianwood so she asks you to travel on her behalf. Exit the Lighthouse, get ready, and before Surfing south across the sea let’s explore the area west of Olivine first. Also note that just to the east of the Lighthouse is a Dive spot.

[rt40w] ROUTE 40 (West)

**HMs Needed: Surf, Rock Smash.

Pokemon Found
(ROCKS)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 25-30, Rate 99%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 25-30, Rate 1%) {Hard Stone 5%}
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 15-17, Rate 90%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 15-17, Rate 5%)
Corsola [Water/Rock] (Levels 13-15, Rate 4%) {Red Shard 5%}
Krabby [Water] (Level 15, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Krabby [Water] (Level 10, Rate 70%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 30%)
(GOOD ROD)
Krabby [Water] (Level 20, Rate 80%)
Shuckle [Bug/Rock] (Level 20, Rate 20%) {Berry Juice 100%}
(SUPER ROD)
Kingler [Water] (Level 35, Rate 95%)
Lanturn [Water/Electric] (Level 35, Rate 4%) {Yellow Shard 5%}
Mantine [Water/Flying] (Levels 35-40, Rate 1%)

Along this route is a Gate that leads to Johto’s Battle Tower. Also, on Mondays you’ll find Monica of the Week Siblings on the beach. She’ll give you a Sharp Beak.

[batow] BATTLE TOWER

To participate you must have a party of 3 different Pokemon, and if they have Hold Items those must be different too. Also, certain Pokemon may have level restrictions placed on them. Unfortunately those Pokemon are not listed anywhere. The tower is made up of several Battle Rooms, each one has 7 Trainers that you must defeat in order to receive a prize. The woman at the front desk welcomes you to the tower and asks if you want to enter a Battle Room, but instead of being shown the Yes/No options you will be shown a list of items that would normally be on sale here:

Smoke Ball 800 Coins (this is the Yes option)
Miracle Seed 1000 Coins (Explains what the Battle Tower is about)
Charcoal 1000 Coins (this is the No option)
Mystic Water 1000 Coins (nothing)
Black Flute 1600 Coins (nothing)

Back to the Route 40 beach, swimming near the shore is Simon.

Swimmer(M) Simon
((1 Super Potion))
Lv27 Tentacool [Water/Poison]
Lv28 Tentacool [Water/Poison]
Prize: P1080

Stay close to the mainland as you Surf west, eventually you’ll reach another beach and this one has Hollow Cave’s other entrance up ahead. Josh is on this beach too.

Cooltrainer Josh
((1 Super Potion))
Lv27 Rhyhorn [Ground/Rock]
Lv27 Sandslash [Ground]
Lv28 Nidorino [Poison]
Prize: P972

By the top right tree is one Energypowder. Surf south along the western coast to find Johnson.

Fisher Johnson
((1 Super Potion))
Lv26 Remoraid [Water]
Lv26 Relicanth [Water/Rock]
Lv28 Poliwhirl [Water]
Prize: P624

Get to the south end of the beach, Surf east to find Tessa then a little northeast to Elaine and Paula.

Swimmer(F) Tessa
((2 Super Potions))
Lv27 Staryu [Water]
Lv28 Poliwhirl [Water]
Prize: P896

Swimmer(F) Elaine
((1 Super Potion))
Lv28 Staryu [Water]
Prize: P896

Swimmer(F) Paula
((1 Super Potion))
Lv27 Staryu [Water]
Lv28 Shellder [Water]
Prize: P896

Reach Olivine Port then Surf south along the western edge to see Lauren.

Swimmer(F) Lauren
((1 Full Restore))
Lv27 Gyarados [Water/Flying]
Lv29 Psyduck [Water]
Prize: P864

Southeast from her is Colton, between regular Route 40 and Outskirt Island.

Swimmer(M) Colton
((1 Full Restore))
Lv30 Corsola [Water/Rock]
Lv32 Staryu [Water]
Prize: P512

[rt40] ROUTE 40

**HMs Needed: Surf.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Level 46, Rate 20%)
Phanpy [Ground] (Level 15, Rate 20%)
Cubone [Ground] (Level 46, Rate 10%) {Thick Club 5%}
Fearow [Normal/Flying] (Level 50, Rate 10%)
Marowak [Ground] (Level 52, Rate 10%) {Thick Club 5%}
Meowth [Normal] (Level 43, Rate 10%) {Nugget 5%}
Onix [Rock/Ground] (Level 54, Rate 5%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Skarmory [Steel/Flying] (Level 30, Rate 5%) {Sharp Beak 5%}
Larvitar [Rock/Ground] (Levels 15-20, Rate 5%)
Persian [Normal] (Levels 49-52, Rate 5%)
(SURF)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 22-30, Rate 90%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 22-30, Rate 5%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 22-30, Rate 4%)
Staryu [Water] (Levels 24-30, Rate 1%) {Stardust 50%/Star Piece 5%}
(OLD ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Shellder [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 80%) {Pearl 50%/Big Pearl 5%}
Seaking [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Shellder [Water] (Levels 10-35, Rate 41%) {Pearl 50%/Big Pearl 5%}
Horsea [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Staryu [Water] (Levels 20-30, Rate 4%) {Stardust 50%/Star Piece 5%}

Back to Lauren and go west until you see a male Swimmer near those rocks on left from Lauren. That’s Randy.

Swimmer(M) Randy
((1 Super Potion))
Lv26 Shellder [Water]
Lv27 Shellder [Water]
Lv28 Wartortle [Water]
Prize: P1120

Just south from him is George on the north side of Route 41.

Swimmer(M) George
Lv28 Tentacool [Water/Poison]
Lv29 Tentacool [Water/Poison]
Lv29 Tentacool [Water/Poison]
Lv30 Tentacool [Water/Poison]
Lv28 Remoraid [Water]
Lv29 Staryu [Water]
Prize: P1120

I saw that he had a full team and thought maybe he’s like those Fishermen who have a full team of Magikarp that are in almost every main Pokemon game haha.

[rt41] ROUTE 41

**HMs Needed: Surf.

Pokemon Found
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 15-18, Rate 60%)
Shellder [Water] (Levels 14-19, Rate 30%) {Pearl 50%/Big Pearl 5%}
Remoraid [Water] (Levels 14-17, Rate 5%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 14-19, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Level 10, Rate 70%)
Chinchou [Water/Electric] (Level 10, Rate 30%) {Yellow Shard 5%}
(GOOD ROD)
Psyduck [Water] (Level 20, Rate 60%)
Krabby [Water] (Level 20, Rate 40%)
(SUPER ROD)
Kingler [Water] (Level 30, Rate 40%)
Horsea [Water] (Level 30, Rate 40%)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Level 30, Rate 15%)
Corsola [Water/Rock] (Level 30, Rate 4%) {Red Shard 5%}
Seadra [Water] (Level 30, Rate 1%)

Surf west from George, you’ll soon find Charlie just north of the northeast Whirl Island.

Swimmer(M) Charlie
((1 Super Potion))
Lv28 Tentacool [Water/Poison]
Lv28 Tentacruel [Water/Poison]
Lv30 Shellder [Water]
Prize: P1120

North of the northwest Whirl Island is Kaylee.

Swimmer(F) Kaylee
((2 Super Potions))
Lv28 Goldeen [Water]
Lv31 Goldeen [Water]
Lv31 Seaking [Water]
Prize: P992

If you continue west past her you’ll enter Cianwood waters, which gives you a chance to visit the PokeCenter if you need to heal up. From Kaylee Surf south along the gap between the north Whirl Islands to find Susie.

Swimmer(F) Susie
((1 Super Potion))
Lv27 Goldeen [Water]
Lv30 Psyduck [Water]
Prize: P864

Between the northeast and southeast islands is Kirk, then you’ll find Denise between the southwest and southeast islands.

Swimmer(M) Kirk
((1 Super Potion))
Lv26 Gyarados [Water/Flying]
Lv32 Gyarados [Water/Flying]
Prize: P416

Swimmer(F) Denise
((1 Super Potion))
Lv30 Seel [Water]
Prize: P960

On the eastern side of the southeast island is Keira then Wendy is on the southern side.

Swimmer(F) Keira
((1 Super Potion))
Lv26 Starmie [Water/Psychic]
Lv29 Staryu [Water]
Prize: P832

Swimmer(F) Wendy
((1 Super Potion))
Lv29 Horsea [Water]
Lv31 Horsea [Water]
Prize: P928

The final Trainer is Matt on the south side of the southwest island.

Swimmer(M) Matt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv31 Krabby [Water]
Prize: P496

If you’ve played Pokemon Glazed then you’ll be aware that none of that sea adventure is there because a massive bridge connects Olivine and Cianwood now. Convenient but also makes you miss the sea trip a little bit.

[cianc] CIANWOOD CITY

“A Port Surrounded by Rough Seas“

**HMs Needed: Surf, Rock Smash, Strength, Dive.

Places of Interest
Pokemon Center
Cianwood City Pharmacy
Cianwood City Gym
Cianwood City Photo Studio
PokeSeer’s House

CIANWOOD CITY PHARMACY
Potion P300
Super Potion P700
Hyper Potion P1200
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500

Pokemon Found
(ROCKS)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 25-35, Rate 99%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%) {Hard Stone 5%}
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-22, Rate 95%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 20-24, Rate 5%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 80%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%)
Qwilfish [Water/Poison] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Seadra [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 4%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

First order of business, hurry on over to the Pharmacy on the south side of Cianwood to receive the Secret Potion and then we can explore:

In the house just north of the Pharmacy is a guy who was forced to give away one of his Pokemon to Silver, but he still has one Pokemon left and he gives it to you, a Level 15 Shuckle. It is holding an Oran Berry, has Sturdy and knows Constrict, Withdraw, Wrap and Encore.

In the next house you can get some more clues about the Whirl Islands.

The famous Photo Master isn’t home, instead there is a little girl who tells you that the man built a machine that does his work and it is found in the Goldenrod Game Corner. The girl has a sister who lives in Cerulean City, a big fan of Stickers. Perhaps we’ll pay her a visit.

At the end of the north beach is the home of the PokeSeer…and just outside the house you’ll see Suicune! But when you try to get close to it Suicune takes off and dashes across the waves. Darn it *snaps fingers* it was right there! Then Eusine shows up, and unlucky for him he only caught a glimpse of Suicune as it ran off. To earn its respect he decides to battle you here and now.

Mystical Battle
Mystical Man Eusine
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv30 Drowzee [Psychic] {Insomnia}
Lv30 Haunter [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate}
Lv32 Electrode [Electric] {Soundproof}
Prize P6000

**BATTLE NOTES:

DROWZEE: Meditate, Headbutt, Confusion, Poison Gas
HAUNTER: Curse, Confuse Ray, Night Shade, Shadow Punch
ELECTRODE: Screech, Spark, Selfdestruct, Sonicboom

His search for Suicune continues. The PokeSeer can tell you the level at which your Pokemon will evolve or by which item or method, nice. Now it’s time to see Chuck, so bring along a Pokemon that knows Strength.

[g5] CIANWOOD CITY GYM

Leader: Chuck – “His Roaring Fists Do the Talking“

Chuck’s wife is outside the Gym, she’ll give you HM02 Fly after you’ve defeated him. Inside the Gym there are 4 Gym Trainers, the first two are Yoshi on the left and Lao on the right.

Black Belt Yoshi
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv33 Hitmonlee [Fighting]
Prize: P1188

Black Belt Lao
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv33 Hitmonchan [Fighting]
Prize: P1188

Next is Nob then a mini boulder puzzle ahead before you can face Lung.

Black Belt Nob
((1 Super Potion))
Lv30 Machop [Fighting]
Lv32 Machoke [Fighting]
Prize: P1152

Black Belt Lung
((1 Super Potion))
Lv30 Mankey [Fighting]
Lv30 Mankey [Fighting]
Lv32 Primeape [Fighting]
Prize: P1152

Gym Battle
Leader Chuck
Lv36 Primeape [Fighting] {Vital Spirit}
Lv38 Poliwrath [Water/Fighting] {Water Absorb}
Prizes: P2160 + Storm Badge + TM01 Dynamic Punch

**BATTLE NOTES:

PRIMEAPE: Leer, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Rage
POLIWRATH: Hypnosis, Mind Reader, Dynamic Punch, Surf

Pokemon up to Level 70 will obey you and now you can FLY 🙂 excellent. Exit the Gym, get the HM and head back to deliver that much-needed medicine to Jasmine. Be ready for battle because after exiting the Lighthouse you’ll be approached by Axel and he’ll ask for one final match before he returns home. You can decline the battle but he’ll just leave afterwards.

Trainer Battle
Trainer Axel
((1 Super Potion))
Lv31 Quagsire [Water/Ground] {Damp} (Leftovers)
Lv32 Hitmonlee [Fighting] {Limber} (Sitrus Berry)
Lv32 Shelgon [Dragon] {Rock Head} (Leftovers)
Lv33 Arcanine [Fire] {Intimidate} (Charcoal)
Lv34 Electabuzz [Electric] {Static} (Leftovers)
Prize: P640

**BATTLE NOTES:

QUAGSIRE: Surf, Dig, Ice Punch, Yawn
HITMONLEE: Brick Break, Mach Punch, Return, Bulk Up
SHELGON: Dragonbreath, Double-Edge, Dragon Dance, Crunch
ARCANINE: Heat Wave, Frustration, Crunch, Iron Tail
ELECTABUZZ: Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Brick Break, Quick Attack

Afterwards he gives you the Red Flute to complete the set. Then, perhaps for now, it’s goodbye to Axel and it looks like you’ll be dealing with Team Saturn on your own for the time being, damn :/ Prepare yourself again because just before you can reach the Gym, Zane shows up for another match.

Rival Battle
Pokemon Trainer Zane
((2 Hyper Potions))
Lv32 Porygon [Normal] {Trace}
Lv33 Shroomish [Grass] {Effect Spore}
Lv34 Lapras [Water/Ice] {Water Absorb}
Lv34 Umbreon [Dark] {Synchronize} (Lum Berry)
Prize: P4080

**BATTLE NOTES:

PORYGON: Psybeam, Recover, Sharpen, Swift
SHROOMISH: Mega Drain, Leech Seed, Headbutt, Stun Spore
LAPRAS: Body Slam, Confuse Ray, Perish Song, Surf
UMBREON: Sand-Attack, Pursuit, Wish, Return

I’m starting to lose hope for Zane, still following the typical Rival script and it’s getting old now. Anyway it’s time for Jasmine.

[g6] OLIVINE CITY GYM

Leader: Jasmine – The Steel-Clad Defence Girl

Just like the original Gym, no gimmicks and no Gym Trainers here. Now that Amphy is healthy again Jasmine is back in full Gym Leader mode, here we go!

Gym Battle
Leader Jasmine
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv36 Magnemite [Electric/Steel] {Magnet Pull}
Lv40 Magneton [Electric/Steel] {Magnet Pull}
Lv41 Steelix [Steel/Ground] {Rock Head}
Prizes: P2460 + Mineral Badge + TM23 Iron Tail

**BATTLE NOTES:

MAGNEMITE: Thunderbolt, Thunder Wave, Sonicboom, Supersonic
MAGNETON: Thunderbolt, Thunder Wave, Sonicboom, Supersonic
STEELIX: Iron Tail, Rock Throw, Sunny Day, Screech

While we’re still in Olivine, you can make a quick trip to Outskirt Island to drop off the remaining Flutes. We can fast travel now and can use Strength so let’s get the next backtrack run done before heading east of Ecruteak to Route 42.

THE BRIEF BACKTRACK: STRENGTH EDITION

/SLOWPOKE WELL\
Make your way to the ladder in the middle of 1F and climb down.

-B1F-

Pokemon Found
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 20-25, Rate 60%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 20-25, Rate 30%)
Slowpoke [Water/Psychic] (Levels 20-25, Rate 8%)
Slowbro [Water/Psychic] (Levels 25-30, Rate 1%)
Trapinch [Ground] (Levels 25-30, Rate 1%) {Soft Sand 5%}
(SURF)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 25-30, Rate 99%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 25-30, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 100%)
(SUPER ROD)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 10-20, Rate 95%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 5%)

You’ll find TM18 Rain Dance on the northeast platform and on the northwest one is a Scientist who will give you a King’s Rock. Luckily in this game Slowpoke’s evolution method is much, much simpler so this very patient guy will be waiting down here for a WHILE :D.

/UNION CAVE\
Return to the B1F area where you found the two Hikers and move the boulder out of the way of the second exit leading back to the Ruins of Alph. This time you’ll appear on the southwestern side of the Ruins, where you’ll see two puzzle chambers and notice that only one of them is open. Go in and solve the final puzzle (Omastar). As for the sealed chamber, make a note of it for later. The message after solving the puzzle is different, it says that something has risen up on a distant island. Where this “distant island” is, it ain’t in Johto. Kanto maybe? Or even the Orange Islands??

/BURNT TOWER\
You can get TM20 Endure from the basement and end the backtrack run.

[rt42] ROUTE 42

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 17-22, Rate 20%)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 17-22, Rate 20%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 17-22, Rate 14%)
Ekans [Poison] (Levels 17-22, Rate 10%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 17-22, Rate 10%)
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 17-22, Rate 10%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Fearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 17-22, Rate 5%) {Sharp Beak 5%}
Arbok [Poison] (Levels 17-22, Rate 5%) {Poison Barb 5%}
Smoochum [Ice/Psychic] (Levels 17-22, Rate 4%)
Sandshrew [Ground] (Levels 17-22, Rate 1%)
Roselia [Grass/Poison] (Levels 17-22, Rate 1%) {Poison Barb 5%}
or
Slakoth [Normal] (Levels 17-22, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Aipom [Normal] (Level 10, Rate 95%)
Heracross [Bug/Fighting] (Level 20, Rate 5%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-20, Rate 95%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 15-20, Rate 5%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%)
Qwilfish [Water/Poison] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%)
Marill [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Seadra [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 4%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

Some good advice about Mt. Mortar from the Gate guard, it is indeed a maze. Question is, how much more of a maze is it this remake…? You’ll see an item behind the signboard by the cave entrance, that’s an Ultra Ball. Mt. Mortar has 3 entrances – west, middle and east. The middle one leads to the waterfall and a ladder going down to the basement. For now we’ll cover what we can then come back for the rest when you’ve got HM Waterfall. Make sure you’ve got a Pokemon that knows Strength.

[mtm] MT. MORTAR

**HMs Needed: Surf, Strength, Waterfall.

-ENTRANCE AREA-

Pokemon Found
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 15-19, Rate 34%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 16-19, Rate 34%)
Machop [Fighting] (Levels 15-19, Rate 16%)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 16-19, Rate 15%)
Marill [Water] (Levels 16-19, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 17-22, Rate 99%)
Seaking [Water] (Level 20, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Level 10, Rate 70%)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 10, Rate 30%)
(GOOD ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Level 20, Rate 80%)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 20, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Level 40, Rate 80%)
Seaking [Water] (Level 40, Rate 15%)
Marill [Water] (Level 40, Rate 4%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Level 40, Rate 1%)

Head straight north to the next area.

-LOWER CAVE-

Pokemon Found
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 15-20, Rate 34%)
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 15-20, Rate 20%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 15-20, Rate 15%)
Machop [Fighting] (Levels 15-20, Rate 15%)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 15-20, Rate 14%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 15-20, Rate 1%)
Houndour [Dark/Fire] (Levels 15-20, Rate 1%)

On the upper left is a ladder that leads to a Heal Powder which is on the west side of the waterfall. Head to the right, you’ll see a middle path which is blocked by a boulder and on the far right is Miller near another ladder.

PokeManiac Miller
((1 Super Potion))
Lv23 Nidoking [Poison/Ground]
Lv23 Nidoqueen [Poison/Ground]
Prize: P1104

The ladder leads to the east side of the waterfall, you’ll find a Red Shard there. Miller mentions that a certain Karate expert is training in the lower levels of the mountain. This same expert also swept through Miller and the other Trainer who is here. Noted 🙂 move the boulder out of the way on the middle path and turn to the right, at the end you’ll find a Revive. Continue along the path as it goes northwest, there’s a platform ahead that has a Hyper Potion on it. On the right is another platform that has a Super Nerd-looking guy on it, we’ll get to him soon. On the upper right of that platform is a Nugget and just to the north of both platforms is a Max Potion. You’ll also see the upper section of this area that can’t be reached from this side. Head back down and onto the platform to meet Mark.

Super Nerd Mark
((1 Super Potion))
Lv21 Slowpoke [Water/Psychic]
Prize: P504

Return to Miller’s area and go through the exit below, back through the Entrance Area via the eastern side and out again. You’ll find Shane by the entrance and Tully just on the left.

PokeManiac Shane
((1 Super Potion))
Lv22 Nidorina [Poison]
Lv22 Nidorino [Poison]
Prize: P1056

Fisher Tully
((1 Super Potion))
Lv25 Poliwhirl [Water]
Lv26 Qwilfish [Water/Poison]
Lv26 Goldeen [Water]
Prize: P1040

Just across from Tully is the entrance to ANOTHER tower (?).

[betow] BERRY TOWER (?!)

BERRY TOWER SHOP
Super Potion P700
Hyper Potion P1200
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Fresh Water P200
Revival Herb P2800

Battle Tower be damned, there’s competition now in the form of this place haha. Here you battle a set of Trainers and win Berries. The maximum number of Pokemon you can use is 4 but the catch is the more Pokemon which are used, the higher the levels of your opponents. Levels range between 15 and 100. You must survive without healing your Pokemon until you either win or lose, although using items is allowed. Winning or losing are the only ways you can quit the challenge. What do you think of this when compared to Battle Tower?

Outside the Berry Tower, on the west side of the water, is a Super Potion. On the left is the Mt. Mortar middle entrance and south from there is a grove where you’ll find a Pink Apricorn tree and a Yellow Apricorn tree. Go back into the mountain and descend to the basement.

-B1F-

Pokemon Found
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 17-23, Rate 25%)
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 17-23, Rate 25%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Machop [Fighting] (Levels 18-22, Rate 20%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 17-23, Rate 11%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 17-23, Rate 10%)
Marill [Water] (Levels 18-22, Rate 4%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 18-22, Rate 4%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Machoke [Fighting] (Levels 17-23, Rate 1%) {Focus Band 5%}
(SURF)
Remoraid [Water] (Levels 13-19, Rate 60%)
Relicanth [Water/Rock] (Levels 13-19, Rate 30%)
Corsola [Water/Rock] (Levels 13-19, Rate 5%) {Red Shard 5%}
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 13-19, Rate 4%)
Marill [Water] (Levels 13-19, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 13-15, Rate 70%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 13-15, Rate 30%)
(GOOD ROD)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 13-15, Rate 80%)
Marill [Water] (Levels 13-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 14-23, Rate 40%)
Staryu [Water] (Levels 22-28, Rate 40%) {Stardust 50%/Star Piece 5%}
Mantine [Water/Flying] (Levels 25-30, Rate 4%)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 30-35, Rate 1%)

Cross over to the right side, you’ll find an Ether there. Surf up to the next platform that you can climb onto, there’s a Full Restore. Just behind that platform is a Dive spot and in the northeast corner is a Max Ether plus an entrance. It leads to a short series of ladders that take you to what is currently an empty area which we’ll check again later, same goes for the Dive spot. The northwest side of B1F can’t be reached so ignore that and Surf south until you can land on a spot on the right to get a PP Up. You’ll find a Carbos on the upper southwest side and that ends our exploration of Mt. Mortar for now. Back to Route 42 and carry on east to Benji then Mahogany Town.

Hiker Benji
((1 Super Potion))
Lv21 Diglett [Ground]
Lv21 Geodude [Rock/Ground]
Lv23 Dugtrio [Ground]
Prize: P920

[mahot] MAHOGANY TOWN

“Welcome to the Home of the Ninja“

**TMs Needed: Headbutt

Places of Interest
Pokemon Center
Mahogany Town Gym
Gift Shop

Pokemon Found
(TREES)
Aipom [Normal] (Level 15, Rate 95%)
Heracross [Bug/Fighting] (Level 15, Rate 5%)

For years I didn’t get how Mahogany is “Home of the Ninja” when there wasn’t a single ninja to be seen 😀 but I get it now, there is an old ninja hideout. Still though, where all da ninjaz at?? Like the original town, there’s not much going on here but it’s clear that things aren’t alright. By the eastern exit is a man who won’t let you pass but keeps selling you Lava Cookies for P300. Probably ran out of RageCandyBars. Another man is standing by the Gym, he suggests you visit the Lake of Rage. Apparently a red Gyarados has been seen there, despite regular ones being rare there. Hmm. At the Gift Shop you’ll find two suspicious guys, the Super Nerd sells these goods:

Tiny Mushroom P500
Slopoke Tail P200
Poke Ball P200
Potion P300

We can’t put a stop to this operation unfortunately so let’s head north for the lake. HMs Surf and Cut will be needed. On the bottom right near the Gate entrance is a short lane into the trees, there’s a hidden Timer Ball at the end of that lane.

In the Gate you’ll find the Aerial Ace Tutor.

[rt43] ROUTE 43

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Sentret [Normal] (Levels 20-25, Rate 40%) {Oran Berry 5%}
Furret [Normal] (Levels 20-27, Rate 14%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Farfetch’d [Normal/Flying] (Levels 20-27, Rate 11%) {Stick 5%}
Pidgeotto [Normal/Flying] (Levels 20-27, Rate 10%)
Girafarig [Normal/Psychic] (Levels 20-25, Rate 10%) {Persim Berry 5%}
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 20-27, Rate 5%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Lotad [Water/Grass] (Levels 20-27, Rate 5%)
Noctowl [Normal/Flying] (Levels 20-27, Rate 4%)
Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic] (Levels 20-27, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Level 15, Rate 60%)
Nincada [Bug/Ground] (Level 15, Rate 30%)
Wurmple [Bug] (Level 15, Rate 5%)
Aipom [Normal] (Levels 15-20, Rate 4%)
Kecleon [Normal] (Levels 15-20, Rate 1%) {Persim Berry 5%}
(SURF)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 22-29, Rate 99%)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 22-29, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 20, Rate 60%)
Poliwag [Water] (Level 20, Rate 40%)
(SUPER ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 40, Rate 85%)
Poliwag [Water] (Level 40, Rate 15%)

The first person found out here is Spencer.

Camper Spencer
((1 Super Potion))
Lv34 Zubat [Poison/Flying]
Lv34 Graveler [Rock/Ground]
Lv36 Sandshrew [Ground]
Prize: P680

Past him is another Gate which has been hijacked by a couple of Rocket Grunts. Can’t battle them, they’ll rush over to you and swipe P1000 each time you go through! To avoid them you’ll have to move through the grass on the left. Damn these ingenious guys. North from the grass are Tiffany and her Clefairy then Brent further up.

Picnicker Tiffany
((1 Super Potion))
Lv36 Clefairy [Normal]
Prize: P1008

PokeManiac Brent
((1 Super Potion))
Lv35 Lickitung [Normal]
Prize: P2100

South from him is a Max Ether near the hijacked Gate. Back to Tiffany, Surf across the river to find a Persim Berry tree then north to Marvin.

Fisher Marvin
((1 Super Potion))
Lv32 Magikarp [Water]
Lv34 Magikarp [Water]
Lv33 Gyarados [Water/Flying]
Lv34 Gyarados [Water/Flying]
Prize: P1360

Follow that path which is going northwest from him so we can check out the western slopes of the lake.

[lage] LAKE OF RAGE (a.k.a GYARADOS LAKE)

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Dive, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 15-20, Rate 95%)
Ledyba [Bug/Flying] (Levels 15-20, Rate 4%)
Aipom [Normal] (Levels 20-25, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 16-18, Rate 95%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 16-18, Rate 5%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 20, Rate 80%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Level 20, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 40, Rate 95%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Level 40, Rate 5%)

As you head up, cutting trees along the way, you’ll find a Parlyz Heal before reaching a house on the northwest side. The man inside will give you TM10 Hidden Power. Unfortunately there’s no way of knowing your Pokemon’s Hidden Power type before teaching them the move in this game. To the east of the house you’ll find TM43 Detect. Return to Marvin then back onto the main road to find Ron and Ben.

PokeManiac Ron
((1 Super Potion))
Lv34 Nidoking [Poison/Ground] (Black Belt)
Prize: P1632

PokeManiac Ben
((1 Super Potion))
Lv35 Slowbro [Water/Psychic] (Black Belt)
Prize: P2100

Back to the lake, you’ll see the Fishing Guru’s house on the right, where you get a little history lesson about the lake. Head up the eastern slope all the way to the northeast area to find an Elixir. Back to the southern point of lake and move along the southwestern shore to reach a Rare Candy by some trees. Then it’s time to get into the water and meet the Red Gyarados, which is swimming near the west side of the fishing platform. It is Level 30, has Intimidate and knows Thrash, Bite, Dragon Rage and Leer. After catching it you’ll obtain the Red Scale…which has the hilarious (and unfortunate) icon of the Safari Zone Warden’s Gold Teeth haha. Surf to the south side of the island that is at the center of the lake, there’s a hidden Rare Candy you’ll find there and also a Dive spot. Also, there’s a hidden Max Potion on the northern side of the island.

Return to the southern side and find a familiar face standing near the signboard – Lance! He heard the rumours about what’s been happening here and came to investigate. The Magikarp are being forced to evolve into angry Gyarados by a strange radio signal that is broadcasting from Mahogany. Lance needs your help so he’ll wait for you in the Gift Shop. As for the Red Scale, take it to Mr. Pokemon and in exchange for it he’ll give you an Exp. Share.

Back at the Gift Shop you’ll see Lance clean house with his Dragonite before he finds secret stairs headed under the shop.

TEAM ROCKET HIDEOUT

Pokemon Found (Levels 24-26)
Koffing [Poison]
Voltorb [Electric]
Geodude [Rock/Ground]

**NOTE: The ROM Hack Tool programs only indicate Koffing and Voltorb (Levels ranging between 14-23) but in-game you’ll find Koffing, Voltorb and Geodude with levels ranging between Level 24 and 26.

-1F-

Mind the statues, if you try to pass them an alarm is triggered and a pair of Grunts shows up to fight you one after the one:

Rocket Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv28 Drowzee [Psychic]
Lv29 Zubat [Poison/Flying]
Prize: P1160

Rocket Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv29 Zubat [Poison/Flying]
Lv29 Grimer [Poison]
Lv30 Rattata [Normal]
Prize: P1200

The switch that needs to be turned off to deactivate the statue alarms is on a computer in the center room. Waiting by that computer is a Rocket Scientist.

Scientist Jed
((1 Super Potion))
Lv30 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Lv32 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Prize: P1800

He mentions a warp panel that will take you back to the entrance point, that warp panel is on the southwest side. Interact with the computer to turn off the switch and you can pick up that Guard Spec. on the right. On the northwest side is one more Grunt.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv18 Rattata [Normal]
Lv27 Rattata [Normal]
Lv28 Rattata [Normal]
Lv30 Rattata [Normal]
Prize: P720

Below him are 7 rows of rigged floor tiles, if you step on some of them you’ll encounter either a Koffing, Voltorb or Geodude. In the original Crystal and in HeartGold/SoulSilver there was a set arrangement for which tiles had the wild Pokemon but here it’s like walking through grass. Go back into the central area, you’ll find a Hyper Potion near the third statue in the corridor outside the center room then a Nugget on the south side before getting to the warp panel and stairs going down.

-B1F-

You find Lance, he’ll heal your Pokemon then moves on. Ahead is a locked door to the generator room, a password is needed to open that door. There’s a Grunt on the right and one more near the stairs at the end of the corridor below.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv20 Venonat [Bug/Poison]
Lv20 Venonat [Bug/Poison]
Prize: P800

Rocket Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv30 Golbat [Poison/Flying]
Prize: P1200

The first Grunt hints that the password is known by his boss.

-B2F-

Lance has found out that 2 passwords are required to access the boss’ quarters, only a few Grunts know them. In the little corridor on the right is a Full Heal. The search for those special Grunts starts in the room near the stairs, former Silph Co. employee Ross and a Grunt are in there.

Scientist Ross
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv30 Koffing [Poison]
Lv34 Koffing [Poison]
Prize: P2040

Rocket Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv30 Ekans [Poison]
Lv30 Gloom [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P1200

She tells you one of the passwords: SLOWPOKETAIL. In the southwest room is Mitch and another Grunt.

Scientist Mitch
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv36 Ditto [Normal]
Prize: P2160

Rocket Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv31 Raticate [Normal]
Prize: P1240

He tells us the other password: RATICATE TAIL and in the corner near him are an X Special and a Protein. Carry on north to find an Ice Heal and stairs that lead to the northeast side of B1F. Climb them and on B1F head to the northwest side for the next stairs and a Grunt who crossed paths with Silver.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv29 Zubat [Poison/Flying]
Lv33 Rattata [Normal]
Lv34 Weezing [Poison]
Prize: P1360

The stairs lead to the northwest corridor of B2F. Another set of stairs is here, they lead to TM46 Thief. At the end of the corridor is the boss’ room and before you reach it, Silver comes along and he is really upset about what Lance said to him after he defeated Silver. No battle this time, Silver has his little rant and just leaves. On the right from the door is an Ultra Ball, then unlock the door and confront the boss. The room belongs to Giovanni, who has been away training since Team Rocket disbanded 3 years prior. But the Rockets are certain he will return some day so they remain ready.

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((2 Super Potions))
Lv34 Zubat [Poison/Flying] {Inner Focus}
Lv34 Raticate [Normal] {Run Away}
Lv34 Koffing [Poison] {Levitate}
Prize: P1360

**BATTLE NOTES:

ZUBAT: Leech Life, Mean Look, Poison Sting, Quick Attack
RATICATE: Hyper Fang, Pursuit, Scary Face, Quick Attack
KOFFING: Smokescreen, Quick Attack, Poison Gas, Sludge

He runs off to inform his associates, leaving behind a talking Murkrow that tells you the password for the B1F generator room: HAIL GIOVANNI

Return to B1F and just after entering the unlocked room you’re stopped by two Executives who want to face you in a 2 vs 1 fight. Lance shows up to even things out and you get to face the female Executive, who looks like Cassidy from the anime 🙂

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((2 Super Potions))
Lv35 Arbok [Poison] {Intimidate}
Lv35 Gloom [Grass/Poison] {Chlorophyll}
Lv35 Murkrow [Dark/Flying] {Insomnia}
Prize: P1400

**BATTLE NOTES:

ARBOK: Acid, Screech, Bite, Poison Sting
GLOOM: Moonlight, Acid, Sleep Powder, Poison Powder
MURKROW: Taunt, Faint Attack, Night Shade, Pursuit

And in classic fashion even though you defeated the bad guys, the damage has already been done. Their experiment worked out well and now they move on to bigger plans. What’s left is to shut down the machine that is sending out the signal, it’s powered by six Level 23 Electrode that you can either catch or knock out. Lance will take on the Electrode which are on the right side of the room. The Electrode have Static and know Tackle, Screech, Sonicboom and Spark. Afterwards Lance thanks you with TM08 Whirlpool, which requires Pryce’s Badge. Leave the Hideout, if you return to the Gate which had been taken over you’ll find the guard is back there now and he gives you TM36 Sludge Bomb. Some new faces have shown up at the lake too since that the Magikarp are okay again. There’s Ray on the southern shore, Andre to the north of the Fishing Guru’s house and Lois in the northeast area, she’s here for the Red Gyarados. Well, about that…

Fisher Ray
((1 Super Potion))
Lv34 Magikarp [Water]
Lv34 Magikarp [Water]
Lv34 Magikarp [Water]
Lv34 Magikarp [Water]
Prize: P816

Fisher Andre
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv32 Gyarados [Water/Flying]
Prize: P768

Cooltrainer Lois
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv32 Skiploom [Grass/Flying]
Lv36 Ninetales [Fire]
Prize: P2880

Back to town and get ready for Pryce. Leave one space in your party free.

[g7] MAHOGANY TOWN GYM

Leader: Pryce – The Teacher of Winter’s Harshness

Can’t have an Ice-type Gym without a frozen floor 🙂 well, except that one Gym in Kalos. The first 2 Gym Trainers are Roland on the left and Mellisa on the right.

Boarder Roland
Lv33 Seel [Water]
Lv34 Dewgong [Water/Ice]
Prize: P4080

Skier Mellisa
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv35 Dewgong [Water/Ice]
Prize: P1260

Slide up from her then turn left to reach Brad and Roxanne above him.

Boarder Brad
((1 Super Potion))
Lv32 Swinub [Ice/Ground]
Lv35 Swinub [Ice/Ground]
Prize: P4200

Skier Roxanne
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv38 Jynx [Ice/Psychic]
Prize: P1368

Just slide to the left from her and up to meet Doug.

Boarder Doug
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv34 Seel [Water]
Lv35 Shellder [Water]
Prize: P4080

Go back to Roland and slide all the way up then to the right and all the way down to the statue next to the Gym Guide. Slide to the other statue then up next to Doug and you’ve reached Pryce. 50 years of experience under his belt and he’s still going strong, fanstatic 🙂

Gym Battle
Leader Pryce
((2 Hyper Potions))
Lv38 Seel [Water] {Thick Fat}
Lv38 Dewgong [Water/Ice] {Thick Fat}
Lv41 Glalie [Ice] {Inner Focus}
Lv42 Piloswine [Ice/Ground] {Oblivious}
Prizes: P2460 + Glacier Badge + TM16 Icy Wind

**BATTLE NOTES:

SEEL: Horn Attack, Rest, Icy Wind, Bubble
DEWGONG: Rest, Blizzard, Sheer Cold, Horn Attack
GLALIE: Blizzard, Icy Wind, Ancient Power, Shadow Ball
PILOSWINE: Blizzard, Hyper Beam, Rest, Earthquake

Use of Whirlpool granted and as a bonus Pryce gives you a 4th prize in the form of a Level 25 Castform that he received in Hoenn. It is holding a Water Stone, has Forecast and knows Powder Snow, Rain Dance, Sunny Day and Hail. Outside the Gym you receive a call from Prof. Elm. He has heard about Team Rocket’s return on the radio and just wanted to find out if you know anything about this. He tries not to accept that Team Rocket could actually be back, if only he knew :/ Get yourselves ready for the return trip to Goldenrod, there’s work to be done at the Radio Tower and plenty of battles on the way.

When you return to Goldenrod though you’ll realise how bad things have gotten: Team Rocket have taken over the city, blocking access to a number of places. At the Radio Tower the action begins on the first floor!

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv31 Onix [Rock/Ground]
Lv36 Raticate [Normal]
Prize: P1240

-2F- (Sales)

Rocket Grunt
Lv36 Arbok [Poison]
Prize: P1440

Rocket Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv33 Rattata [Normal]
Lv33 Rattata [Normal]
Lv35 Rattata [Normal]
Lv35 Rattata [Normal]
Lv35 Rattata [Normal]
Prize: P1400

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv33 Onix [Rock/Ground]
Lv36 Zubat [Poison/Flying]
Prize: P1320

-3F- (Personnel)

The first Scientist is okay, go for the other one. That’s Marc.

Scientist Marc
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv36 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Lv37 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Lv37 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Prize: P2220

The boss in charge of this operation has locked himself in another office but the Director has the Card Key to unlock the door. He’s on the 5th floor.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv37 Weezing [Poison]
Prize: P1480

-4F- (Production)

Rocket Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv34 Zubat [Poison/Flying]
Lv34 Grimer [Poison]
Lv36 Golbat [Poison/Flying]
Prize: P1440

Scientist Rick
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv39 Porygon [Normal]
Prize: P2340

-5F- (Director’s Office)

We find the Director…or not, the man we find is a Rocket Executive in disguise! No wonder the take over went on smoothly. He’ll tell you where the real Director is if you defeat him. How nice of him, but mind that explosive team of his!

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((1 Super Potion))
Lv38 Koffing [Poison] {Levitate}
Lv37 Weezing [Poison] {Levitate}
Lv38 Koffing [Poison] {Levitate}
Lv38 Koffing [Poison] {Levitate}
Lv37 Weezing [Poison] {Levitate}
Lv30 Koffing [Poison] {Levitate}
Prize: P1200

**BATTLE NOTES:

KOFFING 38 A: Poison Gas, Smog, Smokescreen, Tackle
WEEZING 37 A: Selfdestruct, Haze, Sludge, Tackle
KOFFING 38 B: Sludge, Smog, Poison Gas, Tackle
KOFFING 38 C: Smog, Poison Gas, Smokescreen, Selfdestruct
WEEZING 37 B: Haze, Explosion, Smokescreen, Tackle
KOFFING 30: Smokescreen, Poison Gas, Sludge, Tackle

The real Director is in the Underground Warehouse, accessed from that door you found in the Goldenrod Underground. The Executive gives you the Basement Key, despite doubting that you’ll reach the Director. Return to the Underground, use the Key and step in.

UNDERGROUND WAREHOUSE

You’ll see the first Grunt ahead but Silver shows up before you can reach him and this time he’s looking for a fight. Now? Really?? Dammit Silver…

Rival Battle
Rival Silver
LvXX Sneasel [Dark/Ice] {Inner Focus}
LvXX Magnemite [Electric/Steel] {Magnet Pull}
LvXX Haunter [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate}
Lv38 Golbat [Poison/Flying] {Inner Focus}
Lv40 Meganium [Grass] {Overgrow}
or
Lv40 Typhlosion [Fire] {Blaze}
or
Lv40 Feraligatr [Water] {Torrent}
Prize: PXXXX

**BATTLE NOTES:

• – Sneasel will be Level 36 if Silver has Meganium, Level 39 for Typhlosion and Level 35 for Feraligatr.
  – Haunter will be Level 39 if Silver has Meganium, Level 37 for Feraligatr and Level 36 for Typhlosion.
  – Magnemite will be Level 36 if Silver has Feraligatr and Level 37 for the other Starters.
  – The Prize Money will be P1440 if Silver has Meganium or Typhlosion and P1260 for Feraligatr.

SNEASEL: Faint Attack, Leer, Quick Attack, Screech
MAGNEMITE: Sonicboom, Thunder Wave, Supersonic, —
HAUNTER: Shadow Ball, Curse, Mean Look, —
GOLBAT: Confuse Ray, Wing Attack, Bite, —
MEGANIUM: Poison Powder, Razor Leaf, Body Slam, Reflect
or
TYPHLOSION: Ember, Smokescreen, Quick Attack, Flame Wheel
or
FERALIGATR: Bite, Scary Face, Rage, Water Gun

But it’s after losing this battle that Silver starts to have a change of heart and remembers what Lance said to him. But still, that won’t keep him from his goal to become #1. It would’ve been great if he teamed up with you to face Team Rocket now with what’s going on, but Silver being Silver as usual, well… 🙂

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv39 Rattata [Normal]
Prize: P1560

There are 3 switches on the north wall, they are connected to the shutters that you can see below. Switch 1 is on the right, Switch 2 in the middle and Switch 3 on the left. All the switches are currently OFF. Two more Grunts are on the left:

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv35 Muk [Poison]
Lv35 Koffing [Poison]
Lv37 Rattata [Normal]
Prize: P1480

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv36 Koffing [Poison]
Lv36 Muk [Poison]
Prize: P1440

He gives you a hint about how the system works: the order of turning the switches determines the order of the shutters opening. Turn ON Switch 1 to open the left shutter and reach Edd.

Burglar Edd
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv36 Growlithe [Fire]
Prize: P3168

Switch 1 has gone OFF now but Switch 3 is ON, turn it OFF to reset all the switches and close the left shutter. Turn ON Switch 2 to open the right shutter and reach the Full Heal which is there. Also notice that the bottom middle shutter is open as well. Switch 3 is ON again but leave it, turn ON Switch 1 (it’ll go OFF afterwards, but no worries) and proceed to the southern corridor where there’s Duncan.

Burglar Duncan
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv35 Koffing [Poison]
Lv35 Koffing [Poison]
Lv37 Magmar [Fire]
Prize: P3080

Leave the Warehouse and return. Turn ON Switch 3, Switch 1 and then Switch 2. That gets you to the southeast side where you’ll find the Emergency Switch, it is currently turned ON, but leave it alone and aim for the stairs.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv37 Gloom [Grass/Poison]
Lv37 Gloom [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P1480

-WAREHOUSE INTERIOR-

In the top left corner is an Ultra Ball then continue south along the corridor to the next Grunt.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv35 Graveler [Rock/Ground]
Lv36 Raticate [Normal]
Prize: P1400

Almost hidden in the southeast corner is a Max Ether. Near the stairs above from there is the Grunt who gave you the second password at the Hideout.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv38 Grimer [Poison]
Prize: P1520

The stairs lead to the Dept. Store basement where you can pick up a Rare Candy from the eastern room. Still can’t get to the other items so back to the Warehouse and enter the center room to rescue the Director.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv37 Koffing [Poison]
Lv39 Koffing [Poison]
Prize: P1560

The Director is safe and sound, he gives you the Card Key to unlock the shutter on 3F. The item next to him is TM35 Sleep Talk. You can return to the Radio Tower via the Dept. Store basement. There’s one Grunt waiting behind the shutter.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv37 Voltorb [Electric]
Lv38 Raticate [Normal]
Prize: P1480

-4F- (Studio 2)

This is where DJ Mary and her Meowth are being held captive by a female Grunt and an Executive.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv35 Ekans [Poison]
Lv36 Ekans [Poison]
Lv36 Oddish [Grass/Poison]
Lv38 Gloom [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P1520

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv40 Golbat [Poison/Flying] {Inner Focus}
Prize: P1600

**BATTLE NOTES:

GOLDBAT: Bite, Wing Attack, Confuse Ray, Air Cutter

-5F- (Director’s Office)

Standing between us and the boss is Executive Cassidy, though she’s down to just one Pokemon now. Round 2!

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv41 Onix [Rock/Ground] {Rock Head}
Prize: P1640

**BATTLE NOTES:

ONIX: Rage, Dragonbreath, Sandstorm, Slam

This whole affair has been for Team Rocket to announce their come back, hoping that it will summon Giovanni. As cool as it would’ve been to see him again, this operation has to be ended.

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((2 Hyper Potions))
Lv41 Houndour [Dark/Fire] {Early Bird}
Lv42 Houndoom [Dark/Fire] {Early Bird}
Lv43 Koffing [Poison] {Levitate}
Prize: P1680

**BATTLE NOTES:

HOUNDOUR: Ember, Howl, Odor Sleuth, Roar
HOUNDOOM: Faint Attack, Bite, Smog, Howl
KOFFING: Sludge, Smokescreen, Poison Gas, Tackle

He admits defeat and declares that Team Rocket is once again disbanded. After they leave, the Director comes in and thanks you by giving you a Soothe Bell, which was found during the construction of this Radio Tower. He overheard Team Rocket mention that something is going on at the Tin Tower that warrants an investigation. On the left is TM09 Sleep Powder. Originally it’s the Clear Bell that the Director would’ve given you and now would be the time to race back to Ecruteak but no Clear Bell yet so we return to Mahogany.

Grandma is back at the Gift Shop, this is what she’s got:

Lava Cookie P200
Great Ball P600
Super Potion P700
Hyper Potion P1200
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Super Repel P500
Revive P1500
Shadow Mail P50

And the Lava Cookie man is gone now, get ready for the trip east.

[rt44] ROUTE 44

**HMs/TMs Needed: Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 22-24, Rate 40%)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 22-25, Rate 20%)
Cacnea [Grass] (Levels 22-24, Rate 10%) {Poison Barb 5%}
Bellsprout [Grass/Poison] (Levels 24-25, Rate 10%)
Weepinbell [Grass/Poison] (Levels 22-26, Rate 9%)
Tangela [Grass] (Levels 22-25, Rate 5%)
Lickitung [Normal] (Levels 22-26, Rate 4%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 22-26, Rate 1%)
Duskull [Ghost] (Levels 22-25, Rate 1%) {Spell Tag 5%}
(TREES)
Aipom [Normal] (Level 10, Rate 90%)
Pineco [Bug] (Level 10, Rate 5%)
Ninjask [Bug/Flying] (Level 15, Rate 4%)
Heracross [Bug/Fighting] (Levels 15-20, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 22-25, Rate 96%)
Wingull [Water/Flying] (Levels 22-25, Rate 4%)
(OLD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Level 10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Level 20, Rate 80%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Level 20, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Level 40, Rate 55%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Level 40, Rate 44%)
Mudkip [Water] (Level 5, Rate 1%)

You’ll see a spinning Ace Trainer-looking guy on the right, that’s Phil.

Psychic Phil
((1 Super Potion))
Lv36 Natu [Psychic/Flying]
Lv38 Kadabra [Psychic]
Prize: P1368

Further to the right from him is a Max Repel. Follow the path going north, you’ll find an Aspear Berry tree, then on the northeast there’s Wilton and Zach.

Fisher Wilton
((1 Super Potion))
Lv37 Goldeen [Water]
Lv37 Goldeen [Water]
Lv38 Seaking [Water]
Prize: P912

PokeManiac Zach
((1 Super Potion))
Lv38 Rhyhorn [Ground/Rock]
Prize: P2280

South from Zach is an Ultra Ball, continue down then southwest to Allen, Cybil and Ed.

Cooltrainer Allen
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv36 Charmeleon [Fire]
Prize: P2880

Cooltrainer Cybil
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv36 Butterfree [Bug/Flying]
Lv37 Bellossom [Grass]
Prize: P2960

Fisher Ed
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv37 Remoraid [Water]
Lv37 Remoraid [Water]
Prize: P888

In the grassy area across from Ed you’ll find a Max Revive. Surf south from the bridge until you see a cave entrance on the bottom right, that leads to another area of Ice Path.

[iceps] ICE PATH (Secret Area)

-1F-

Pokemon Found
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 23-26, Rate 50%)
Shuckle [Bug/Rock] (Levels 23-26, Rate 10%) {Berry Juice 100%}
Swinub [Ice/Ground] (Levels 23-26, Rate 15%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Krabby [Water] (Levels 23-26, Rate 5%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 24-26, Rate 4%)
Sneasel [Dark/Ice] (Levels 23-26, Rate 4%)
Jynx [Ice/Psychic] (Levels 24-26, Rate 1%)
Spheal [Ice/Water] (Levels 23-26, Rate 1%)

On the right is the first of 3 frozen floors here. Slide onto the ice from the top edge of the floor, you’ll stop next to a stone. Slide up, right, down, right, down and right off on the other side. On the bottom right from the frozen floor is one Iron. By the second frozen floor, slide onto it from the right edge, then left, up and you can get the Escape Rope in the top right corner. Slide down, left, up, left, up, left, down, left, up, right, up and you can continue to get the Sun Stone at the top. After that it’ll be simple to make your way across the frozen pool and across the final one to reach a ladder in the northwest corner.

-B1F-

Pokemon Found
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 23-26, Rate 50%)
Shuckle [Bug/Rock] (Levels 23-26, Rate 10%) {Berry Juice 100%}
Swinub [Ice/Ground] (Levels 23-26, Rate 15%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Krabby [Water] (Levels 23-26, Rate 5%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 24-26, Rate 4%)
Sneasel [Dark/Ice] (Levels 23-26, Rate 4%)
Jynx [Ice/Psychic] (Levels 24-26, Rate 1%)
Spheal [Ice/Water] (Levels 23-26, Rate 1%)

No ice here, head to the right to pick up a Big Mushroom. In the southwest corner there’s a Revive and blocking access to the southeast area is an angry Marowak. So angry it won’t even look in your direction. Rather unexpected but for now Marowak ain’t going nowhere. The northeast area is available, there’s a ladder that leads to another section of 1F that is empty for now. To be checked out again later. Back to Route 44 and continue east towards Vance near the entrance to regular Ice Path.

Bird Keeper Vance
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv37 Pidgeotto [Normal/Flying]
Lv39 Pidgeotto [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P1092

He would be the final Trainer on this route if Zane wasn’t waiting for you by the entrance :D. I gotta ask, his battle theme, is it a version of a battle theme from another game? Or it’s an original composition for this game? Maybe someone recognises it.

Rival Battle
Pokemon Trainer Zane
((2 Hyper Potions + 1 Full Heal))
Lv38 Lapras [Water/Ice] {Water Absorb}
Lv39 Porygon [Normal] {Trace}
Lv39 Houndoom [Dark/Fire] {Early Bird}
Lv40 Breloom [Grass/Fighting] {Effect Spore}
Lv42 Umbreon [Dark] {Synchronize}
Prize: P5040

**BATTLE NOTES:

LAPRAS: Surf, Confuse Ray, Ice Beam, Sing
PORYGON: Sharpen, Recover, Tri Attack, Psybeam
HOUNDOOM: Crunch, Flamethrower, Will-O-Wisp, Roar
BRELOOM: Sky Uppercut, Mega Drain, Leech Seed, Stun Spore
UMBREON: Faint Attack, Confuse Ray, Toxic, Wish

Not exactly Zane’s last stand but this is the battle where he admits that he had been obssessed with defeating you since losing the first encounter. No matter how hard he trains, he still can’t win and he doesn’t understand why. So now Zane decides to lay low for the time being (to train some more, of course) but you bet there will be a next time. After he leaves, a policeman steps out of Ice Path and informs you that an ice fall has happened, blocking the way to Blackthorn City. No passage until that has been cleared up. Then a phone call from Prof. Elm gives you more bad news: a Legendary Pokemon has returned to the Tin Tower and started a massive storm in Ecruteak. It starts to rain in New Bark as well and now we know why there’s rain on this route too! In fact it’s raining across Johto at this point. Return to Ecruteak, prepare and meet Morty and Eusine outside the Tin Tower entrance building. Eusine reveals that Suicune returned but he noticed that something isn’t quite right with it. Morty suspects that Team Rocket’s radio broadcast might be responsible for Suicune’s strange behaviour. The only one who can stop Suicune before it floods Johto is you. Morty, Eusine and you go into the entrance building, aiming for the tower, but the Sage by the stairs stops you and says only a Trainer with a pure heart and the Clear Bell can proceed to calm Suicune. Unfortunately the Clear Bell was lost ages ago, it was last seen in one of the Ruins of Alph chambers. The same one which was sealed when we saw it previously, that’s where you are going.

Inside the chamber an unknown voice says they are waiting for the Trainer who seeks the Clear Bell to calm the 3 Beasts. You have to travel back in time to an island near Johto. The Clear Bell is what you’ll use to return to the present. Check your team, check your Bag and if you’re ready, time jump!

(Shouldn’t this be a job for the Time Squad though..?)

[newis] NEW ISLAND

Step out of the cave, you’ll appear on the southwest side of the island.

Pokemon Found [Outside]
(GRASS)
Bellsprout [Grass/Poison] (Levels 25-29, Rate 20%)
Weepinbell [Grass/Poison] (Levels 25-29, Rate 20%)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 25-29, Rate 20%)
Wingull [Water/Flying] (Levels 25-29, Rate 11%)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 25-29, Rate 10%)
Hoppip [Grass/Flying] (Levels 25-29, Rate 5%)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 25-29, Rate 5%)
Wurmple [Bug] (Levels 25-29, Rate 4%)
Zangoose [Normal] (Levels 25-29, Rate 4%)
Cubone [Ground] (Levels 25-29, Rate 1%) {Thick Club 5%}

Go through the opening on the right.

Pokemon Found [Inside]
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 25-29, Rate 20%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 25-29, Rate 20%)
Sandshrew [Ground] (Levels 25-29, Rate 10%)
Jigglypuff [Normal] (Levels 25-29, Rate 10%) {Oran Berry 50%}
Meowth [Normal] (Levels 25-29, Rate 10%) {Nugget 5%}
Onix [Rock/Ground] (Levels 25-29, Rate 10%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Diglett [Ground] (Levels 25-29, Rate 5%)
Dugtrio [Ground] (Levels 25-29, Rate 5%)
Baltoy [Ground/Psychic] (Levels 25-29, Rate 4%)
Aron [Steel/Rock] (Levels 25-29, Rate 4%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Minun [Electric] (Levels 25-29, Rate 1%)
Duskull [Ghost] (Levels 25-29, Rate 1%) {Spell Tag 5%}

There’s a hidden Full Restore on the left and a ladder just up ahead that takes you to the western side of the island.

Outside, you’ll find an Elixir near the next opening. Inside, head to the right to pick up an HP Up before climbing the north ladder. Outside, through the next opening and appear by the ladder across the north ladder. Just on the left of the ladder is a hidden TM06 Toxic.

Descend the stairs and head all the way to the right to find a Dragon Scale near stairs leading to the final ladder. Ignore the ladder for now and continue along the corridor to the exit below, leading to the southeast side of the island. Go through the next opening, now you’re in the corridor on the south side of the cave. On the left is a Sun Stone and an exit to the south side of the island, go out and through the next opening. The last corridor has a Full Restore at the end of it. That’s everything, return to the final ladder and step out on the northeast side of the island. You’ll see a Metal Coat just on the right then steps leading to the final opening. This takes you to the highest point of the island, there you find Ho-Oh sound asleep. Take the Clear Bell from it, Ho-Oh wakes up and carries you to a smaller island just to the north. On it is a tall stone pillar with a message carved on it:

Those who carry the item of soothing sound may be returned to what they know best!

You take out the Clear Bell and are transported back to the present, appearing in the Burnt Tower. Head to the Tin Tower, the Sage sees that you’ve got the Clear Bell and steps aside for you to go on and face the Wise Trio in back to back battles. Gaku first, Masa second and then Koji.

Wise Trio Battle

Sage Gaku
((1 Super Potion))
Lv42 Noctowl [Normal/Flying] {Insomnia}
Lv42 Flareon [Fire] {Flash Fire}
Prize: P1008

Sage Masa
((1 Super Potion))
Lv42 Noctowl [Normal/Flying] {Insomnia}
Lv42 Jolteon [Electric] {Volt Absorb}
Prize: P1008

Sage Koji
((1 Super Potion))
Lv42 Noctowl [Normal/Flying] {Insomnia}
Lv42 Vaporeon [Water] {Water Absorb}
Prize: P1008

**BATTLE NOTES:

NOCTOWL: Hypnosis, Reflect, Take Down, Confusion
FLAREON: Quick Attack, Bite, Fire Spin, Smog
JOLTEON: Quick Attack, Double Kick, Pin Missile, Thunder Wave
VAPOREON: Quick Attack, Bite, Aurora Beam, Haze

You get a nice history lesson about the towers after proving your worth to the Sages. Continue outside to the Bellchime Trail, just before entering the tower check the area on the right of the entrance for a hidden Full Restore.

On the first floor of the tower you find the Legendary Beasts waiting. Raikou leaves first, then Entei and Suicune stays to face you. Now’s your chance to catch it.

[suico] SUICUNE – The Aurora Pokemon
Level: 40
Type: Water
Ability: Pressure
Moves: Leer, Bubblebeam, Rain Dance, Gust

The one thing missing is the signature battle theme for the Beasts, that would’ve been nice to hear again. After the battle Eusine and the Wise Trio arrive, amazed by what they’ve just seen. Eusine has heard that Suicune has the power to summon Ho-Oh, so perhaps it will return at some point. As for the other Legendary Beasts, you’ll pretty much stumble upon them by luck because unlike in the original games the Pokedex in this game did not even register them as Seen despite the two occasions where you clearly saw them, so you can’t track them like standard roaming Pokemon via the Pokedex :/

[raiku] RAIKOU – The Thunder Pokemon
Level: 40
Type: Electric
Ability: Pressure
Moves: Leer, Thundershock, Roar, Quick Attack

[entee] ENTEI – The Volcano Pokemon
Level: 40
Type: Fire
Ability: Pressure
Moves: Leer, Ember, Roar, Fire Spin

Exit and return to Route 44, Ice Path has been cleared now and we can continue on the road to Blackthorn City.

[icep1] ICE PATH

**HMs Needed: Strength, Rock Smash.

-1F-

Pokemon Found
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 23-26, Rate 50%)
Shuckle [Bug/Rock] (Levels 23-26, Rate 10%) {Berry Juice 100%}
Swinub [Ice/Ground] (Levels 23-26, Rate 15%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Krabby [Water] (Levels 23-26, Rate 5%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 24-26, Rate 4%)
Sneasel [Dark/Ice] (Levels 23-26, Rate 4%)
Jynx [Ice/Psychic] (Levels 24-26, Rate 1%)
Spheal [Ice/Water] (Levels 23-26, Rate 1%)

The goal is to reach the ladder which is in the northeast area. Make your way to the northwest frozen floor, slide onto the ice and after stopping next to the first stone on the left: slide down, left, up, right, down, left, up, left, down, right, down and right off the ice. On to the next frozen floor on the right: slide up, left, down and right to pick up HM07 Waterfall! Only one more Badge to get for it. Back onto the ice: slide up, right, down, right, up, right, down, left and off the ice. Continue to the ladder.

-B1F- (Area 1)

Pokemon Found
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 20-26, Rate 30%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 20-26, Rate 30%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 22-26, Rate 10%)
Seel [Water] (Levels 22-26, Rate 10%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Delibird [Ice/Flying] (Levels 20-26, Rate 10%)
Sneasel [Dark/Ice] (Levels 22-26, Rate 5%)
Shuckle [Bug/Rock] (Levels 20-26, Rate 4%) {Berry Juice 100%}
Swinub [Ice/Ground] (Levels 22-26, Rate 1%) {Aspear Berry 50%}

This is where Strength is needed. Below this area is a wide frozen floor, the boulders you push down through the holes here are going to help you move across that floor to reach the middle where the next ladder is. After pushing all the boulders, jump down through the southeast hole.

-B2F- (Area 1)

Pokemon Found
Swinub [Ice/Ground] (Levels 20-27, Rate 44%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 20-27, Rate 30%)
Delibird [Ice/Flying] (Levels 20-27, Rate 15%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 22-27, Rate 10%)
Snorunt [Ice] (Levels 10-27, Rate 1%)

Slide up then to the left end to get a Max Potion. Slide to the right end, return to B1F and drop through the southeast hole again. This time slide to the left, up and onto the middle area. There’s a Full Heal and the next ladder.

-B3F-

Pokemon Found
Swinub [Ice/Ground] (Levels 22-27, Rate 39%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 20-27, Rate 25%)
Shuckle [Bug/Rock] (Levels 20-27, Rate 10%) {Berry Juice 100%}
Sneasel [Dark/Ice] (Levels 20-27, Rate 10%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 22-27, Rate 10%)
Delibird [Ice/Flying] (Levels 20-27, Rate 5%)
Beldum [Steel/Psychic] (Level 5, Rate 1%) {Metal Coat 5%}

Just on the right from the ladder is a Nevermeltice and further right is the next ladder.

-B2F- (Area 2)

Pokemon Found
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 20-22, Rate 24%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 20-24, Rate 24%)
Swinub [Ice/Ground] (Level 22, Rate 10%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Jynx [Ice/Psychic] (Levels 22-23, Rate 10%)
Shuckle [Bug/Rock] (Level 22, Rate 10%) {Berry Juice 100%}
Krabby [Water] (Levels 20-24, Rate 10%)
Sneasel [Dark/Ice] (Levels 20-22, Rate 6%)
Delibird [Ice/Flying] (Levels 22-25, Rate 5%)
Castform [Normal] (Levels 5-10, Rate 1%) {Mystic Water 100%}

Go round to slide across the frozen floor on the right side of the ladder. Stand on the left side of the ledge and slide down, that’s how you can reach TM45 Attract which is wedged between rocks in the southeast corner. Then make your way back to the north side, onto the platform and slide down to the next ladder.

-B1F- (Area 2)

Pokemon Found
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 20-26, Rate 30%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 20-26, Rate 30%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 22-26, Rate 10%)
Seel [Water] (Levels 22-26, Rate 10%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Delibird [Ice/Flying] (Levels 20-26, Rate 10%)
Sneasel [Dark/Ice] (Levels 22-26, Rate 5%)
Shuckle [Bug/Rock] (Levels 20-26, Rate 4%) {Berry Juice 100%}
Swinub [Ice/Ground] (Levels 22-26, Rate 1%) {Aspear Berry 50%}

Get on the ice then slide to the left, down and you can get the Iron that’s in the southwest corner. Return to the ice then slide up, right, down, left, up and off the ice to reach the final ladder back to 1F. Above you is a Protein and then by sliding onto the ice below from the left side you’ll get to a PP Up before continuing further down to the exit. We’ve made it!

[blatho] BLACKTHORN CITY

“A Quiet Mountain Retreat“

**HMs Needed: Surf.

Places of Interest
Pokemon Center
Pokemon Mart
Blackthorn City Gym
Dragon’s Den
Move Deleter’s House

BLACKTHORN CITY MART
Great Ball P600
Ultra Ball P1200
Hyper Potion P1200
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
X Defend P550
X Attack P500

Pokemon Found
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Level 10, Rate 99%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 20-25, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-10, Rate 70%)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 30%)
(GOOD ROD)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 60%)
Relicanth [Water/Rock] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
(SUPER ROD)
Dratini [Dragon] (Levels 15-35, Rate 100%)

Here we are at long last, the final stop on the Johto Gym Challenge and home of the Dragon tamer clan. Let’s look around for a bit before seeing Clair:

In the first house seen when you enter town is Emy who wants a Dragonair for her Dodrio Doris, which has Run Away and if traded for at Level 30 it will know Pursuit, Fury Attack, Tri Attack and Rage. Between the slopes on the left of the house you’ll find the Calm Mind Tutor.

In the PokeCenter you’ll find the Thunder Stone seller, P2100 per stone.

The southeast section of B1F in Ice Path (Secret Area) that was blocked by the angry Marowak previously leads to the exit which you’ll see in the southeast corner of Blackthorn. That Marowak is gone now and you can pick up a Sun Stone in that southeast section.

Outside the Mart on Saturdays you’ll meet Santos of the Week Siblings, he’ll give you a Spell Tag.

There’s a woman standing by the left side of the pond behind the Gym, that’s Keylee and she’ll battle you if you speak to her. Be prepared, her Pokemon are holding some nice items 🙂

Trainer Battle
Pokemon Breeder Keylee
((1 Hyper Potion + 1 Full Heal))
Lv41 Dragonite [Dragon/Flying] {Inner Focus} (Dragon Fang)
Lv41 Flygon [Ground/Dragon] {Levitate} (Soft Sand)
Lv42 Kingler [Water] {Hyper Cutter} (Bright Powder)
Lv43 Espeon [Psychic] {Synchronize} (Leftovers)
Prize: P1720

**BATTLE NOTES:

DRAGONITE: Dragon Claw, Thunderbolt, Wing Attack, Flamethrower
FLYGON: Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Rock Tomb, Crunch
KINGLER: Surf, Ice Beam, Dragonbreath, Smokescreen
ESPEON: Psychic, Shadow Ball, Return, Morning Sun

Blackthorn is her hometown, she’s just here on a visit. No entry into Dragon’s Den without permission of course so it’s time to go and get it. Bring along a Pokemon that knows Strength.

[g8] BLACKTHORN CITY GYM

Leader: Clair – “The Blessed User of Dragon Pokemon“

Still looking like a dungeon, with lava and everything 😀 yes indeed this is Clair’s Gym. First Gym Trainer spotted is Paul.

Cooltrainer Paul
((1 Super Potion))
Lv39 Dratini [Dragon]
Lv39 Dratini [Dragon]
Lv40 Dratini [Dragon]
Prize: P3120

North from him are stairs leading to 2F. You’ll see a hole and two boulders above you, push one of those boulders down the hole then move south from the stairs to meet Fran.

Cooltrainer Fran
((1 Super Potion))
Lv43 Seadra [Water]
Prize: P3440

Two more boulders are on the southeast side, push the left one down the hole northeast of Fran then continue up to Cody and the last boulders.

Cooltrainer Cody
((1 Super Potion))
Lv40 Horsea [Water]
Lv42 Seadra [Water]
Prize: P3360

After pushing one more boulder into the hole, return to 1F via the stairs northeast of Fran to reach the remaining Gym Trainers Mike and Lola.

Cooltrainer Mike
((1 Super Potion))
Lv42 Dragonair [Dragon]
Prize: P3360

Cooltrainer Lola
((1 Super Potion))
Lv41 Dratini [Dragon]
Lv42 Dragonair [Dragon]
Prize: P3360

One on one with the self-proclaimed world’s best Dragon master for the final Johto Gym Badge, good luck!

Gym Battle
Leader Clair
((2 Hyper Potions))
Lv41 Dragonair [Dragon] {Shed Skin}
Lv42 Dragonair [Dragon] {Shed Skin}
Lv44 Dragonair [Dragon] {Shed Skin}
Lv44 Kingdra [Water/Dragon] {Swift Swim}
Prize: P2640

**BATTLE NOTES:

DRAGONAIR 41: Scary Face, Hyper Beam, ExtremeSpeed, Dragon Rage
DRAGONAIR 42: Scary Face, ExtremeSpeed, Dragon Rage, Dragon Claw
DRAGONAIR 44: Scary Face, ExtremeSpeed, Dragon Rage, Hyper Beam
KINGDRA 44: Dragonbreath, Smokescreen, Surf, Hyper Beam

Yeah…no Badge given because someone is a sore loser haha. Clair won’t admit defeat because she doesn’t believe you are ready for the League…and also because there’s trouble in Dragon’s Den that she wants you to sort out. Some gang members have been spotted there, which spells trouble for the 2 special Pokemon that call the place home. If you can get rid of that gang THEN Clair will give you the Badge. Shouldn’t she be leading the charge to deal with those people since they’re in her clan’s sacred place??

[draden] DRAGON’S DEN

**HMs/TMs Needed: Surf, Strength, Flash, Rock Smash, Whirlpool.

-MAIN ROOM-

Pokemon Found
(ROCKS)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 10-35, Rate 91%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 20-30, Rate 9%) {Hard Stone 5%}
(SURF)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 10-17, Rate 94%)
Dratini [Dragon] (Levels 10-17, Rate 6%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Dratini [Dragon] (Levels 5-15, Rate 80%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Dratini [Dragon] (Levels 15-25, Rate 95%)
Dragonair [Dragon] (Levels 15-25, Rate 4%) {Dragon Fang 5%}
Seadra [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

Be ready because you’ll meet Darin as soon as you arrive in the Main Room.

Cooltrainer Darin
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv41 Dragonair [Dragon]
Prize: P3280

To the right of the entrance is one Calcium and the item you can see on the slope above it is a Nugget. Over on the left from the entrance is Cara then south from her are Lea, Pia and a Max Elixir.

Cooltrainer Cara
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv39 Horsea [Water]
Lv40 Horsea [Water]
Lv40 Seadra [Water]
Prize: P3200

Twins Lea & Pia
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv37 Dratini [Dragon]
Lv37 Dratini [Dragon]
Prize: P888

Surf through the whirlpool near the Twins and reach the Shrine, where you’re told by an attendant that the Master/Clair’s grandfather has gone deeper into the Den to deal with the gang members. Carry on to the east side of the Den, there’s a Dragon Fang near the first set of stairs that you’ll get to. You can also pick up the Nugget by the entrance then head onto the eastern slope and wind round to the south side, picking up a Full Restore on the lower slope before meeting the first gang member, a Team Saturn Grunt! These guys again *shakes head* it’s been a while though.

Saturn Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv39 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Lv40 Magneton [Electric/Steel]
Prize: P2080

Clear the boulders and we dive deep into the Den…or Team Saturn’s Hideout.

-ROOM 2 1F-

Pokemon Found
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 25-28, Rate 25%)
Machoke [Fighting] (Level 25, Rate 20%) {Focus Band 5%}
Parasect [Bug/Grass] (Levels 25-28, Rate 14%) {Tinymushroom 50%/Big Mushroom 5%}
Kadabra [Psychic] (Levels 25-30, Rate 11%) {Twisted Spoon 5%}
Ditto [Normal] (Levels 25-28, Rate 11%) {Metal Powder 5%}
Magneton [Electric/Steel] (Levels 25-30, Rate 10%)
Wobbuffet [Psychic] (Levels 25-28, Rate 5%)
Electrode [Electric] (Levels 25-28, Rate 4%)
(ROCKS)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 20-30, Rate 65%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 20-30, Rate 35%) {Hard Stone 5%}
(SURF)
Dratini [Dragon] (Levels 10-17, Rate 95%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 10-17, Rate 5%)
(OLD ROD)
Dratini [Dragon] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Dratini [Dragon] (Levels 5-10, Rate 60%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 40%)
(SUPER ROD)
Marill [Water] (Levels 10-30, Rate 55%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
Dragonair [Dragon] (Levels 25-35, Rate 5%) {Dragon Fang 5%}

The next Grunt is on the right, confirming that there is a hideout here, deep underground.

Saturn Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv39 Pichu [Electric]
Lv40 Pikachu [Electric]
Prize: P2080

That’s an Ultra Ball on the left.

Saturn Grunt
Lv38 Pikachu [Electric]
Lv39 Raichu [Electric]
Prize: P2028

Across that pool on the right is a PP Up. Head for the stairs and continue to the ladder in the southeast corner. You can see there’s the northeast side but can’t be reached from here.

Saturn Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv38 Electrode [Electric]
Lv40 Electrode [Electric]
Prize: P1976

Saturn Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv39 Voltorb [Electric]
Lv40 Electrike [Electric]
Prize: P2080

Standing by the ladder is the Grunt who was with the Admin in New Bark Town.

Saturn Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv40 Electrode [Electric]
Lv41 Magneton [Electric/Steel]
Prize: P2132

-ROOM 2 B1F-

Pokemon Found
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 26-29, Rate 20%)
Eevee [Normal] (Level 20, Rate 20%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 25-29, Rate 11%)
Onix [Rock/Ground] (Levels 27-28, Rate 10%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Machop [Fighting] (Levels 25-27, Rate 10%)
Machoke [Fighting] (Levels 25-30, Rate 10%)
Diglett [Ground] (Levels 25-28, Rate 5%)
Dugtrio [Ground] (Levels 25-30, Rate 5%)
Cubone [Ground] (Levels 25-28, Rate 4%) {Thick Club 5%}
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 27-30, Rate 4%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Houndour [Dark/Fire] (Levels 26-29, Rate 1%)
(ROCKS)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 20-30, Rate 65%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 20-30, Rate 35%) {Hard Stone 5%}
(SURF)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 20-30, Rate 65%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 20-35, Rate 35%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 20-30, Rate 40%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 4%)
Whiscash [Water/Ground] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

Still heading to the southeast side, along the way you’ll face these Grunts:

Saturn Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv39 Electrike [Electric]
Lv40 Qwilfish [Water/Poison]
Prize: P2080

Saturn Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv39 Chinchou [Water/Electric]
Lv40 Wynaut [Psychic]
Lv41 Marill [Water]
Prize: P2080

Saturn Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv38 Pikachu [Electric]
Lv40 Chinchou [Water/Electric]
Prize: P2080

Saturn Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv39 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Lv40 Voltorb [Electric]
Lv42 Electrode [Electric]
Prize: P2184

Another Grunt is in the small room below between ladders:

Saturn Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv37 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Lv38 Elekid [Electric]
Lv39 Ampharos [Electric]
Lv39 Voltorb [Electric]
Prize: P2028

From him you learn that Latios and Latias are the 2 Pokemon which are residing here, well well. In the next small room is an Ultra Ball, down a few more ladders until you reach the bottom.

-ROOM 2 B2F-

Pokemon Found
Swinub [Ice/Ground] (Levels 22-27, Rate 39%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Seel [Water] (Levels 26-31, Rate 31%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Sneasel [Dark/Ice] (Level 22, Rate 10%)
Delibird [Ice/Flying] (Level 24, Rate 10%)
Shuckle [Bug/Rock] (Level 28, Rate 5%) {Berry Juice 100%}
Teddiursa [Normal] (Level 33, Rate 4%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Dewgong [Water/Ice] (Level 30, Rate 1%) {Aspear Berry 50%/Nevermeltice 5%}
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 25-30, Rate 65%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 25-30, Rate 30%)
Marowak [Ground] (Levels 25-35, Rate 4%) {Thick Club 5%}
Wooper [Water/Ground] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Dratini [Dragon] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 60%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 20%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 10-35, Rate 81%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 15-30, Rate 19%)

Slide south across the frozen floor to the southwest side and the first Grunt here.

Saturn Grunt
((1 Super Potion))
Lv42 Electrode [Electric]
Prize: P2184

In the southeast corner there’s an Ultra Ball and then there’s a pool with some fast moving currents. Not much of a puzzle so you can easily reach the Fire Stone on the bottom right. Afterwards move up to take on the first of the Admins here – Zed.

Saturn Admin Battle
Saturn Admin Zed
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv39 Shellder [Water] {Shell Armor}
Lv40 Shellder [Water] {Shell Armor}
Lv41 Cloyster [Water/Ice] {Shell Armor}
Prize: P1640

**BATTLE NOTES:

SHELLDER both: Supersonic, Aurora Beam, Protect, Leer
CLOYSTER: Supersonic, Aurora Beam, Protect, Spikes

Move the top boulder aside so you can circle round to pick up the Ice Heal on the left. The white circle pad/pressure plate is a purified zone to heal your team. Go through the opening on the right to leave this cold area and enter much warmer conditions, Cinnabar Island Pokemon Mansion style!

TEAM SATURN HIDEOUT

-1F-

Unlike Pokemon Mansion there are no wild Pokemon here. Head up to climb the stairs ahead.

-2F-

On the tables you’ll find various diary entries from what sounds to be this place’s previous inhabitants.

Diary: 23 March
Moved into our new home. Unpacking our stuff and settling in.

In the room on the right are two staircases and a Dire Hit near the top staircase. The bottom staircase leads to the southeast side of 1F, there you’ll see an exit which leads to a section of SILVER CAVE!

Pokemon Found
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 38-45, Rate 21%)
Parasect [Bug/Grass] (Levels 38-45, Rate 21%) {Tinymushroom 50%/Big Mushroom 5%}
Golduck [Water] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Onix [Rock/Ground] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Magmar [Fire] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%)
Misdreavus [Ghost] (Levels 38-45, Rate 5%) {Spell Tag 5%}
Ursaring [Normal] (Levels 38-45, Rate 5%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Larvitar [Rock/Ground] (Levels 38-45, Rate 4%)
Pupitar [Rock/Ground] (Levels 38-45, Rate 4%)

What a nice surprise, eh? Getting a (very, very) little sampling of the famous training spot at this point in the game 🙂 This is where Flash is needed, get to the top of the steps on the left and pick up some Leftovers. That’s all, unless there are some Pokemon you want to catch, back into the hideout and descend the top staircase. I COMPLETELY missed this part when I first played through this game haha, not knowing that this is where Young Money is hanging out 🙂

Saturn Admin Battle
Saturn Admin Weezy
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv41 Drowzee [Psychic] {Insomnia}
Lv40 Hypno [Psychic] {Insomnia}
Lv39 Kadabra [Psychic] {Synchronize}
Lv41 Kadabra [Psychic] {Synchronize}
Prize: P2028

**BATTLE NOTES:

DROWZEE: Meditate, Psychic, Psych Up, Swagger
HYPNO: Headbutt, Poison Gas, Meditate, Psychic
KADABRA both: Recover, Future Sight, Role Play, Psychic

Diary: 24 April
The rocks turned into a Pokemon. We named the Pokemon Regirock!

Diary: 29 April
Regirock is too powerful. We had to seal it away. Regirock escaped and we decided to move out!

Back to 2F and in the room on the left there’s a hidden Fire Stone on the piece of rubble on the right and a Big Pearl just past the next table.

Diary: 30 March
We discovered a hidden room!

Diary: 10 April
Looking more into the room we discovered a big pile of strange looking rocks!

On the north side are a Grunt and stairs that lead to the western side of 1F where you’ll find the next entry and a Water Stone.

Saturn Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv40 Jolteon [Electric]
Lv40 Jolteon [Electric]
Prize: P2080

Diary: 21 April
The Rocks have changed into a different shape. It is beginning to look like a Pokemon!

On the right is a Hyper Potion and a stairway leading to 1F’s northern side. Admin Ralph is here.

Saturn Admin Battle
Saturn Admin Ralph
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv39 Kingler [Water] {Hyper Cutter}
Lv40 Dewgong [Water/Ice] {Thick Fat}
Lv42 Seaking [Water] {Swift Swim}
Prize: P2184

**BATTLE NOTES:

KINGLER: Harden, Mud Shot, Stomp, Guillotine
DEWGONG: Icy Wind, Aurora Beam, Rest, Sheer Cold
SEAKING: Horn Attack, Flail, Fury Attack, Waterfall

That’s a Revive on the left. Step through the doorway to leave the hideout and enter the Temple of Rock. If Regirock escaped, according to the diaries, where has it ended up now…? And what about Registeel and Regice??

TEMPLE OF ROCK

If you see Axel just up ahead do not speak to him, just step out of the room and re-enter. He should be gone now. When you speak to him you would have gotten a game message related to NPCs. It was some kind of glitch in the copy of the game that I first played through (among a few other wacky glitches that popped up here and there). Be ready because further up you will be stopped by a trio of Admins that you’ll face one after the other. First Admin is Tosh then Dan follows.

Saturn Admin Battle
Saturn Admin Tosh
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv38 Ampharos [Electric] {Static}
Lv40 Electrode [Electric] {Soundproof}
Lv41 Manectric [Electric] {Static}
Lv41 Jolteon [Electric] {Volt Absorb}
Prize: P2132

**BATTLE NOTES:

AMPHAROS: Thundershock, Thunder Wave, Cotton Spore, Thunder Punch
ELECTRODE: Sonicboom, Spark, Selfdestruct, Rollout
MANECTRIC: Spark, Odor Sleuth, Roar, Bite
JOLTEON: Thundershock, Quick Attack, Double Kick, Pin Missile

Saturn Admin Battle
Saturn Admin Dan
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv35 Mareep [Electric] {Static}
Lv35 Electrode [Electric] {Soundproof}
Lv41 Magneton [Electric/Steel] {Magnet Pull}
Prize: P1820

**BATTLE NOTES:

MAREEP: Thundershock, Thunder Wave, Cotton Spore, Light Screen
ELECTRODE: Sonicboom, Spark, Selfdestruct, Rollout
MAGNETON: Sonicboom, Thunder Wave, Spark, Lock-On

Steve is the last one but Axel shows up just in time. He heals your team and urges you to move on while he faces Steve. You’ll gain control, a chance to check your team, before going on to meet the man in charge of this whole organisation – Russel. Another Ouka native who came here in search of Latios and Latias. Axel catches up and confronts him, after looking all over for him, and demands Russel to return what he stole from Axel: the Dragon Stone. Russel won’t give it back because he has found out that it has the power to tame Dragon Pokemon and now that he’s here with the Pokemon that he has been searching for, he’s good to go. Russel used to be part of the Army but dropped out at some point and changed into this power-hungry man!

Saturn Boss Battle
Saturn Boss Russel
((1 Hyper Potion + 1 Full Heal))
Lv41 Electrode [Electric] {Soundproof}
Lv42 Ampharos [Electric] {Static}
Lv42 Elekid [Electric] {Static}
Lv43 Electabuzz [Electric] {Static}
Prize: P2236

**BATTLE NOTES:

ELECTRODE: Light Screen, Rollout, Sonicboom, Selfdestruct
AMPHAROS: Thunder Punch, Light Screen, Cotton Spore, Thunder Wave
ELEKID: Thunderbolt, Thunder Punch, Swift, Light Screen
ELECTABUZZ: Thunder Punch, Thunderbolt, Thunder Wave, Swift

Before Russel can take control of Latios and Latias, Axel punches him! Damn, why didn’t he do that earlier? Russel ends up dropping the Dragon Stone and the Pokemon start reacting to it, losing control of themselves in the process. Axel tells Russel that he can’t tame these Pokemon because he doesn’t have a pure heart. Russel puts an end to this operation and calls for a retreat, but picks up a feather from each Legendary before leaving. He hasn’t given up yet, he’s got plans for those feathers. After Team Saturn takes off, Axel regains the Dragon Stone and now you have to calm down Latios and Latias. Pick one that you’ll battle while Axel faces the other. They can be caught.

[latii] LATIAS – The Eon Pokemon
Level: 50
Type: Dragon/Psychic
Ability: Levitate
Moves: Mist Ball, Psychic, Recover, Charm

[latoo] LATIOS – The Eon Pokemon
Level: 50
Type: Dragon/Psychic
Ability: Levitate
Moves: Luster Purge, Psychic, Recover, Dragon Dance

Afterwards the one which Axel battled flies away because it was too powerful for him to contain. He says he’ll wait for you “up top” so you can chat but he isn’t there once you return to the surface. Outside the Shrine Clair arrives and now that the gang problem has been taken care of (somewhat) she finally gives you the Rising Badge and TM24 Dragonbreath. You can scale waterfalls and all Pokemon will obey you now too. When you have a free spot in your party, speak to the Master in the Shrine and be rewarded with a Level 20 Dratini which has Shed Skin and knows Wrap, LEER, Thunder Wave and Twister. Yup, unfortunately there’s no quiz from the Master which would get you a Dratini that knows ExtremeSpeed like in the original games :/

Outside the Den you get a call from Prof. Elm, he has something for you back at the Lab. Before we travel south back to New Bark, let’s finish exploring Mt. Mortar first. Have a free spot in your party, go through the middle entrance, scale up the waterfall and head for the opening on the north side.

-UPPER CAVE-

Pokemon Found
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 19-28, Rate 40%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 19-28, Rate 15%)
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 19-28, Rate 10%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 19-28, Rate 10%)
Machop [Fighting] (Levels 19-28, Rate 10%)
Machoke [Fighting] (Levels 19-28, Rate 5%) {Focus Band 5%}
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 19-28, Rate 5%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 19-28, Rate 4%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Lunatone [Rock/Psychic] (Levels 19-28, Rate 1%) {Moon Stone 5%}
or
Solrock [Rock/Psychic] (Levels 19-28, Rate 1%) {Sun Stone 5%}
(SURF)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 19-28, Rate 95%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 19-28, Rate 4%)
Marill [Water] (Levels 19-28, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Level 10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD) [Nothing]
(SUPER ROD)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 35-40, Rate 5%)

There’s a Rare Candy in the southwest corner and a Max Potion on a platform just northeast from the entrance. As for the Super Nerd on the one just northwest, don’t talk to him (even though that’s Hugh, the guy who had been missing). The only Pokemon he has is that “place holder” Question Mark icon ???????. You’ll also find that if you use the Good Rod here. Surf across the two pools in the southeast, then head west from there and Surf across the next pool. On the right is TM40 Defense Curl on a platform and further to the right is an Elixir below the next pool. Across the pool is a platform with an Escape Rope on it. Over on the northwest side is the last item, a Dragon Scale, on a platform and then a ladder in the corner that leads to the northern section of the Lower Cave.

The first item spotted right below is an Iron. Then make your way to the north side to pick up a Max Revive before heading for the ladder on the bottom left and descending to the northwest side of the basement. This is where the Karate King is doing his training 🙂 he’s got time to spare for a quick spar.

Trainer Battle
Black Belt Kiyo
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv40 Hitmonchan [Fighting] {Keen Eye}
Lv42 Hitmonlee [Fighting] {Limber}
Prize: P1440

**BATTLE NOTES:

HITMONCHAN: Ice Punch, Fire Punch, Sky Uppercut, Mega Punch
HITMONLEE: Hi Jump Kick, Mind Reader, Foresight, Endure

No rest for this fighter, his training continues but he gives you a Level 10 Tyrogue as an extra reward. While he’s all the way here in another region training, who is keeping the Dojo going in the meantime? We’ll find out later, but for now Mt. Mortar has been completely explored. Return to Blackthorn and head south to the Mountain Road. Taking the scenic route back to New Bark 🙂

[rt45] ROUTE 45

**HMs Needed: Surf.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 24-27, Rate 25%)
Phanpy [Ground] (Levels 24-27, Rate 20%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 26-29, Rate 10%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 24-27, Rate 10%)
Mawile [Steel] (Levels 24-27, Rate 10%)
Electrike [Electric] (Levels 24-27, Rate 10%)
Aron [Steel/Rock] (Levels 24-27, Rate 5%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Skarmory [Steel/Flying] (Levels 26-29, Rate 4%) {Sharp Beak 5%}
Gligar [Ground/Flying] (Levels 26-29, Rate 4%)
Vibrava [Ground/Dragon] (Levels 26-29, Rate 1%)
Wobbuffet [Psychic] (Levels 26-29, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 20, Rate 94%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 20-22, Rate 5%)
Dratini [Dragon] (Levels 20-22, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 20, Rate 100%)
(SUPER ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 30, Rate 80%)
Dratini [Dragon] (Level 10, Rate 15%)
Dragonair [Dragon] (Level 20, Rate 4%) {Dragon Fang 5%}
Donphan [Ground] (Level 10, Rate 1%)

The second entrance to Dark Cave is just on the left, we’ll cover that area next. Keep one spot in your party free and bring an extra Escape Rope.

[darc45] DARK CAVE (Route 45 Side)

**HMs Needed: Surf, Strength, Flash, Rock Smash, Waterfall.

-1F-

Pokemon Found
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 20-22, Rate 40%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 20-22, Rate 20%)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 20-24, Rate 10%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 22-27, Rate 10%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Teddiursa [Normal] (Levels 22-25, Rate 9%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Dunsparce [Normal] (Levels 22-24, Rate 5%)
Wobbuffet [Psychic] (Level 22, Rate 4%)
Ursaring [Normal] (Levels 22-25, Rate 1%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Nosepass [Rock] (Levels 22-26, Rate 1%)
(ROCKS)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Level 10, Rate 95%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Level 20, Rate 4%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Relicanth [Water/Rock] (Levels 20-25, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 91%)
Relicanth [Water/Rock] (Levels 20-26, Rate 5%)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 20-24, Rate 4%)
(OLD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-15, Rate 100%)
(SUPER ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 80%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 20-40, Rate 20%)

Make your way to the northwest corner if you want a pair of Blackglasses for your Dark-types, you’ll get them from a Super Nerd who is there for reasons unknown. Surf to the southwest area, you’ll find TM13 Snore there. On the southeast side is a Revive, the old man with the final Johto Starter (Level 5 Totodile) and a ladder on the right.

-2F ROOM 1-

Pokemon Found
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 15-26, Rate 55%)
Numel [Fire/Ground] (Levels 15-26, Rate 10%) {Rawst Berry 100%}
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 15-26, Rate 10%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 15-26, Rate 10%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 15-26, Rate 5%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 15-26, Rate 4%)
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 15-26, Rate 4%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Rhyhorn [Ground/Rock] (Levels 15-26, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 20-27, Rate 99%)
Slowpoke [Water/Psychic] (Levels 20-27, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 100%)
(SUPER ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 80%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 20-40, Rate 20%)

That is TM46 Thief above you. Surf east and north to scale up a waterfall. At the top is an opening leading to an area of rocky platforms.

-2F ROOM 2-

Pokemon Found
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 15-26, Rate 55%)
Numel [Fire/Ground] (Levels 15-26, Rate 10%) {Rawst Berry 100%}
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 15-26, Rate 10%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 15-26, Rate 10%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 15-26, Rate 5%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 15-26, Rate 4%)
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 15-26, Rate 4%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Rhyhorn [Ground/Rock] (Levels 15-26, Rate 1%)

On the first platform that you can reach is a ladder, it is connected to the northeast platform where the next ladder is.

-3F-

Pokemon Found
Numel [Fire/Ground] (Levels 22-25, Rate 34%) {Rawst Berry 100%}
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 22-25, Rate 20%)
Snorunt [Ice] (Levels 22-25, Rate 11%)
Larvitar [Rock/Ground] (Levels 22-25, Rate 10%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 22-25, Rate 10%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Rhyhorn [Ground/Rock] (Levels 22-25, Rate 5%)
Steelix [Steel/Ground] (Level 25, Rate 5%) {Metal Coat 5%}
Onix [Rock/Ground] (Levels 22-25, Rate 4%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Lunatone [Rock/Psychic] (Levels 22-26, Rate 1%) {Moon Stone 5%}
or
Solrock [Rock/Psychic] (Levels 22-26, Rate 1%) {Sun Stone 5%}

And what you find here is a maze that’s almost on the same level as Cerulean Cave’s B1F maze. Almost. This one has boulders to spice things up so you already know this is going to be a FUN time 🙂 The goal is to reach the north side where there is a prize worth the effort though and there are hidden mushrooms here too. Rolls up sleeves, adjusts shirt collar here we go:

You’ll start from the boulder puzzle in the southeast area, then move along the east wall until you can enter the middle area of the room. Right after pushing the boulder and reaching the middle area, turn north and check the rock above you for a hidden Big Mushroom (there will be screenshots for exact spots of course, given that there are a lot of rocks here).

Make your way to the southwest side to find another hidden Big Mushroom.

Just before reaching the boulder puzzle along the western wall check the rock on the bottom left of the boulders for Big Mushroom #3.

After getting through that puzzle you’ll see a lone rock just above the area of that puzzle, check it for a hidden Tinymushroom.

Head to the right from there, clear away the boulders and continue further right, almost reaching the eastern wall. The lone rock that is close to the wall has hidden Tinymushroom #2.

Now head for the boulder puzzle near the northwest side. After getting through that you should be seeing what’s waiting on the north platform now – Jirachi 😀 before getting to it, go down into the small corridor of rocks south from the platform. Push the boulder there into the bottom gap between rocks so that you can get hidden Tinymushroom #3 from the rock on the left.

Good luck with Jirachi!

[jirai] JIRACHI – The Wish Pokemon
Level: 45
Type: Steel/Psychic
Ability: Serene Grace
Moves: Rest, Double-Edge, Future Sight, Cosmic Power
Item: Star Piece

Phew, done. Ignore that hole on the upper left, you’ll have to use an Escape Rope or Dig out of here because that hole leads to the northeast side of the Route 39 room.

Back on Route 45, which is well known (and maybe disliked) for being split into two main lanes as it goes south. Unless you’ve got the ever-handy Walk through Walls codes, you’ll be going back and forth between this route and Blackthorn to cover everything. We’ll start from the left lane: before crossing over to meet Erik on the right, get to the end of the lane to find an Elixir.

Hiker Erik
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv37 Machop [Fighting]
Lv39 Machop [Fighting]
Lv39 Graveler [Rock/Ground]
Prize: P1248

Across from Erik over on the right lane is Ryan.

Cooltrainer Ryan
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv38 Muk [Poison]
Lv40 Pidgeot [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P3040

Continue down the lane after Ryan, jumping over a couple of ledges before reaching a Max Potion. On the left lane there’s Chucky above and Kelly below.

Hiker Chucky
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv36 Rhyhorn [Ground/Rock]
Lv37 Onix [Rock/Ground]
Lv39 Machoke [Fighting]
Prize: P1248

Cooltrainer Kelly
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv37 Marill [Water]
Lv38 Wartortle [Water]
Lv38 Wartortle [Water]
Prize: P3040

South from Kelly is a Nugget then a Revive, Timothy and Quentin further down.

Hiker Timothy
((1 Super Potion))
Lv39 Diglett [Ground]
Lv41 Dugtrio [Ground]
Prize: P1312

Camper Quentin
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv40 Fearow [Normal/Flying]
Lv40 Tauros [Normal]
Lv42 Primeape [Fighting]
Prize: P800

Micheal is across from Timothy and then you would have to come down along the right lane from across Kelly to reach Kenji.

Hiker Micheal
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv37 Geodude [Rock/Ground]
Lv39 Graveler [Rock/Ground]
Lv40 Golem [Rock/Ground]
Prize: P1280

Black Belt Kenji
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv40 Machoke [Fighting]
Prize: P1440

Further south from Micheal is just a small pond, a hidden PP Up on its top right edge and a Leppa Berry tree to finish off Route 45.

[rt46] ROUTE 46

**TMs Needed: Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 4-7, Rate 60%)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 4-7, Rate 15%)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 4-7, Rate 13%)
Phanpy [Ground] (Levels 4-9, Rate 12%)
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 10-20, Rate 100%)

Remember, going down the ledges leads to Bailey while the ledge on the left leads to Luke and Erin.

Hiker Bailey
((2 Potions + 1 Full Heal))
Lv35 Geodude [Rock/Ground]
Lv35 Geodude [Rock/Ground]
Lv35 Geodude [Rock/Ground]
Lv35 Geodude [Rock/Ground]
Lv35 Machop [Fighting]
Prize: P1120

Camper Luke
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv32 Nidorino [Poison]
Lv32 Pidgeotto [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P640

Camper Erin
((1 Super Potion))
Lv29 Ponyta [Fire]
Lv29 Ponyta [Fire]
Prize: P580

That ends the trip down the Mountain Road, hurry back to the Lab and receive Elm’s big gift – a Master Ball! Just one, Professor? With all the Legendary Pokemon that are out there, we’ll need more than one 😉 Prepare as much as you can then cross over Tohjo Falls into Kanto. Bring a Pokemon that knows Whirlpool. Destination: Indigo Plateau!

[rt27k] Route 27 (Kanto Side)
[rt26] Route 26
[victro] Victory Road
[indip] Indigo Plateau

[rt27k] ROUTE 27 [Kanto Side]

**HMs/TMs Needed: Surf, Dive, Headbutt, Whirlpool.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 26-32, Rate 20%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Ekans [Poison] (Levels 26-30, Rate 20%)
Arbok [Poison] (Levels 26-30, Rate 10%) {Poison Barb 5%}
Ponyta [Fire] (Levels 26-30, Rate 10%)
Doduo [Normal/Flying] (Levels 26-30, Rate 10%)
Dodrio [Normal/Flying] (Levels 26-30, Rate 10%) {Sharp Beak 5%}
Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic] (Levels 27-31, Rate 5%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Levels 26-30, Rate 5%)
Noctowl [Normal/Flying] (Levels 27-30, Rate 4%)
Electrike [Electric] (Levels 27-31, Rate 4%)
Poochyena [Dark] (Levels 27-30, Rate 1%) {Pecha Berry 5%}
Silcoon [Bug] (Levels 27-30, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 10-15, Rate 99%)
Beautifly [Bug/Flying] (Levels 10-15, Rate 1%) {Silver Powder 5%}
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 18-21, Rate 60%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 18-20, Rate 30%)
Chinchou [Water/Electric] (Levels 18-21, Rate 5%)
Lanturn [Water/Electric] (Levels 18-21, Rate 4%)
Quagsire [Water/Ground] (Levels 18-21, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 10, Rate 70%)
Shellder [Water] (Level 10, Rate 30%) {Pearl 50%/Big Pearl 5%}
(GOOD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] [Water] (Level 20, Rate 80%)
Chinchou [Water/Electric] (Level 20, Rate 20%) {Yellow Shard 5%}
(SUPER ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 40, Rate 40%)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Level 40, Rate 40%)
Quagsire [Water/Ground] (Level 40, Rate 15%)
Chinchou [Water/Electric] (Level 40, Rate 4%) {Yellow Shard 5%}
Remoraid [Water] (Level 40, Rate 1%)

After making it over TohJo Falls and exiting the cave you’ll meet Megan, your very first Kanto opponent.

Cooltrainer Megan
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv35 Bulbasaur [Grass/Poison]
Lv37 Ivysaur [Grass/Poison]
Lv39 Venusaur [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P3120

In the house near the cave entrance is an old woman who gives you TM37 Sandstorm if your 1st position Pokemon’s Frienship is high enough. Continue east to find Blake, Brian and Gilbert.

Cooltrainer Blake
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv36 Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic]
Lv37 Quagsire [Water/Ground]
Lv38 Magneton [Electric/Steel]
Prize: P2880

Cooltrainer Brian
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv41 Sandslash [Ground]
Prize: P1476

Psychic Gilbert
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv37 Starmie [Water/Psychic]
Lv39 Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic]
Lv40 Girafarig [Normal/Psychic]
Prize: P1600

Surf south from the bridge, you’ll see a whirlpool blocking access to a small shoreline on the left. There you’ll find TM22 Solarbeam and Jose.

Bird Keeper Jose
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv36 Farfetch’d [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P1008

Return to the bridge and continue on it to Reena and out of Route 27.

Cooltrainer Reena
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv36 Starmie [Water/Psychic]
Lv37 Starmie [Water/Psychic]
Lv38 Nidoqueen [Poison/Ground]
Prize: P3040

[rt26] ROUTE 26

**HMs/TMs Needed: Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 24-30, Rate 20%)
Ekans [Poison] (Levels 24-30, Rate 20%)
Arbok [Poison] (Levels 24-30, Rate 10%)
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 24-30, Rate 10%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Sandslash [Ground] (Levels 24-30, Rate 10%) {Soft Sand 5%}
Ponyta [Fire] (Levels 24-30, Rate 10%)
Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic] (Levels 24-34, Rate 6%)
Doduo [Normal/Flying] (Levels 24-30, Rate 5%)
Noctowl [Normal/Flying] (Levels 28-34, Rate 4%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Levels 28-34, Rate 4%)
Dodrio [Normal/Flying] (Levels 28-34, Rate 1%) {Sharp Beak 5%}
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 10-20, Rate 100%)
(SURF)
Chinchou [Water/Electric] (Levels 24-32, Rate 90%) {Yellow Shard 5%}
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 24-32, Rate 5%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 24-32, Rate 4%)
Lanturn [Water/Electric] (Levels 28-35, Rate 1%) {Yellow Shard 5%}
(OLD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-10, Rate 60%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-10, Rate 20%)
Shellder [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 20%) {Pearl 50%/Big Pearl 5%}
(SUPER ROD)
Chinchou [Water/Electric] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%) {Yellow Shard 5%}
Lanturn [Water/Electric] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%) {Yellow Shard 5%}
Quagsire [Water/Ground] (Levels 1-15, Rate 15%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 20-30, Rate 4%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

Only one more Trainer on the bridge, Scott.

Fisher Scott
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv38 Qwilfish [Water/Poison]
Lv39 Qwilfish [Water/Poison]
Lv40 Seaking [Water]
Prize: P960

North from the bridge there’s Richard.

Psychic Richard
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv42 Espeon [Psychic]
Prize: P1680

A little further north from him you’ll see grass on the left side of the road, at the south end of that grass is the Week Siblings’ house. Inside there’s a note from the oldest sibling Monica on the table, which shows the locations of siblings:

Monica (Monday) Route 40
Tuscany (Tuesday) Route 29
Wesley (Wednesday) Lake of Rage
Arthur (Thursday) Route 36
Frieda (Friday) Route 32
Santos (Saturday) Blackthorn City
Sunny (Sunday) Route 37

Another house is located just off the road, the woman inside will heal your team. Behind the house is a Rawst Berry tree and then for the final stretch you’ll find these Trainers:

Cooltrainer Joyce
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv41 Pikachu [Electric]
Lv43 Blastoise [Water]
Prize: P1548

Cooltrainer Gaven
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv41 Victreebel [Grass/Poison]
Lv43 Flareon [Fire]
Lv43 Kingler [Water]
Prize: P1548

Cooltrainer Jake
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv40 Parasect [Bug/Grass]
Lv42 Golduck [Water]
Prize: P3360

Cooltrainer Theo
((2 Full Restores + 1 Potion))
Lv45 Sandslash [Ground] (Soft Sand)
Lv45 Pupitar [Rock/Ground]
Lv46 Magneton [Electric/Steel]
Prize: P1656

Cooltrainer Beth
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv45 Rapidash [Fire]
Prize: P3600

Jump over the ledges below her and turn to the right to find a Max Elixir. Proceed into the League Reception Gate and get those Gym Badges checked. After that you’ll see the paths to Route 22 and Mt. Silver, both blocked by Black Belts (for now). Victory Road awaits just up ahead, let’s go.

[victro] VICTORY ROAD

-1F-

Pokemon Found
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 32-35, Rate 40%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Onix [Rock/Ground] (Levels 30-34, Rate 30%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 32-35, Rate 10%)
Sandslash [Ground] (Levels 32-35, Rate 5%) {Soft Sand 5%}
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 30-34, Rate 5%)
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 30-34, Rate 4%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Cubone [Ground] (Levels 30-36, Rate 4%) {Thick Club 5%}
Surskit [Bug/Water] (Level 34, Rate 1%)
Numel [Fire/Ground] (Levels 30-36, Rate 1%) {Rawst Berry 100%}

As you might still remember, Gen 2 Victory Road was no longer the challenge that it was in Gen 1 because of cave-ins which happened between the two generations. It’s time to find out if that’s the case in this game. In the northeast section you’ll find a Full Heal and a Max Revive, then there’s the ladder in the northwest section.

-2F-

Pokemon Found
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 32-36, Rate 41%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Onix [Rock/Ground] (Levels 32-36, Rate 24%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 32-35, Rate 15%)
Sandslash [Ground] (Level 34, Rate 10%) {Soft Sand 5%}
Rhyhorn [Ground/Rock] (Level 34, Rate 5%)
Rhydon [Ground/Rock] (Levels 33-36, Rate 4%)
Numel [Fire/Ground] (Level 33, Rate 1%) {Rawst Berry 100%}

Well, Gen 2 Victory Road had no Trainers too but just below from the ladder you’ll see one 🙂 meet Killbeast and his full team. The dude came prepared, I’ll give him props for that.

Ace Trainer Killbeast
((1 Full Heal + 2 Max Potions + 1 Full Restore))
Lv45 Venusaur [Grass/Poison]
Lv45 Alakazam [Psychic]
Lv46 Blastoise [Water]
Lv46 Golem [Rock/Ground]
Lv47 Magneton [Electric/Steel]
Lv47 Charizard [Fire/Flying]
Prize: P2340

Climb onto the rocky platform and circle round to the southwest to pick up an HP Up and battle Jake.

Ace Trainer Jake
((3 Full Restores + 1 Max Potion))
Lv42 Feraligatr [Water] (Mystic Water)
Lv43 Espeon [Psychic]
Lv43 Heracross [Bug/Fighting]
Lv43 Houndoom [Dark/Fire]
Prize: P2236

Then circle round to the north side to Mike and the next ladder.

Ace Trainer Mike
((1 Full Restore))
Lv44 Alakazam [Psychic] (Sitrus Berry)
Lv46 Heracross [Bug/Fighting] (Quick Claw)
Lv46 Typhlosion [Fire]
Lv46 Meganium [Grass]
Lv46 Dragonair [Dragon]
Lv47 Machamp [Fighting] (Focus Band)
Prize: P2392

-3F-

Pokemon Found
Onix [Rock/Ground] (Levels 30-40, Rate 30%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 32-40, Rate 20%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 32-36, Rate 20%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 32-36, Rate 14%)
Rhyhorn [Ground/Rock] (Level 32-36, Rate 5%)
Rhydon [Ground/Rock] (Levels 32-40, Rate 5%)
Sandslash [Ground] (Levels 32-40, Rate 5%) {Soft Sand 5%}
Numel [Fire/Ground] (Levels 32-36, Rate 1%) {Rawst Berry 100%}

On the right is Miguel.

Blackbelt Miguel
((1 Full Restore))
Lv44 Hitmonchan [Fighting] (Focus Band)
Lv45 Electabuzz [Electric] (Sitrus Berry)
Lv45 Kangaskhan [Normal] (Salac Berry)
Lv46 Magmar [Fire]
Prize: P1440

Climb onto the platform on the left from Miguel and circle round to the southeast side to a ladder back to 2F’s northeast corner, where you’ll find a Full Restore. Back to 3F and head to the northwest side and drop through the hole there back to 2F’s northwest side to pick up TM26 Earthquake. Back to 3F one more time and aim for the north exit…and get stopped by Silver. He has trained and now is ready to challenge you with the strongest team that he can assemble. Silver’s last stand maybe?

Rival Battle
Rival Silver
Lv45 Sneasel [Dark/Ice] {Inner Focus}
Lv46 Magneton [Electric/Steel] {Magnet Pull}
Lv46 Kadabra [Psychic] {Synchronize}
Lv46 Haunter [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate}
Lv47 Golbat [Poison/Flying] {Inner Focus}
Lv48 Meganium [Grass] {Overgrow}
or
Lv48 Typhlosion [Fire] {Blaze}
or
Lv48 Feraligatr [Water] {Torrent}
Prize: P1728

**BATTLE NOTES:
– Silver will have 2 Full Restores if he has Meganium, 4 Full Restores if he has Typhlosion and none if he has Feraligatr.

SNEASEL: Faint Attack, Leer, Quick Attack, Screech
MAGNETON: Sonicboom, Thunder Wave, Supersonic, Thundershock
KADABRA: Recover, Future Sight, Disable, Psybeam
HAUNTER: Shadow Ball, Curse, Mean Look, Confuse Ray
GOLBAT: Wing Attack, Confuse Ray, Bite, —
MEGANIUM: Poison Powder, Razor Leaf, Body Slam, Reflect
or
TYPHLOSION: Ember, Smokescreen, Quick Attack, Flame Wheel
or
FERALIGATR: Bite, Scary Face, Rage, Water Gun

It would certainly qualify as his last stand because he finally begins to accept what Lance said to him. He decides to go off to train some more and says he’ll face you again when that is done. We are 9 generations into this giant franchise now and Silver remains my favourite Rival out of all the ones who have appeared in the games so far 🙂 although in terms of Rival Battle themes I can admit that Marnie’s theme is still at the top spot. BUT Silver tops the Rival Encounter themes (the original GSC version, not the HGSS version 😀 it just didn’t have same edge). Anyway, I digressed, we’re done with Victory Road! It wasn’t a challenge but there were some Trainers this time, that is appreciated. Head on out to Route 23 and the Indigo Plateau.

[indip] INDIGO PLATEAU

INDIGO PLATEAU SHOP
Ultra Ball P1200
Great Ball P600
Full Restore P3000
Max Potion P2500
Revive P1500
Full Heal P600
Max Repel P700

Welcome to the League. You’ll be facing the Elite 4 in the standard fashion but if you still need more training to do then speak to the old man with the Abra (cosplaying as a Psyduck) that can teleport you back home. It’s the only to get back to Johto from here, otherwise you’ll have to Fly to Route 100 and Surf onto Route 27. Whenever you’re ready…

The first Elite is Psychic specialist Will.

Elite 4 Battle
Elite 4 Will
((1 Full Restore + 1 Full Heal))
Lv49 Xatu [Psychic/Flying] {Synchronize}
Lv54 Xatu [Psychic/Flying] {Synchronize}
Lv51 Jynx [Ice/Psychic] {Oblivious}
Lv52 Exeggutor [Grass/Psychic] {Chlorophyll}
Lv53 Slowbro [Water/Psychic] {Oblivious}
Prize: P3240

**BATTLE NOTES:

XATU 49: Psychic, Calm Mind, Hypnosis, Psywave
XATU 54: Confuse Ray, Hypnosis, Psychic, Calm Mind
JYNX: Ice Beam, Lovely Kiss, Hypnosis, Psychic
EXEGGUTOR: Ice Punch, Solarbeam, Lovely Kiss, Egg Bomb
SLOWBRO: Ice Beam, Curse, Amnesia, Body Slam

Elite #2 is the former Fuchsia City Gym Leader and the original 90’s ninja before a certain ramen-loving rascal appeared on the scene 🙂

Elite 4 Battle
Elite 4 Koga
((2 Full Restores))
Lv50 Ariados [Bug/Poison] {Swarm}
Lv52 Venomoth [Bug/Poison] {Shield Dust}
Lv53 Forretress [Bug/Steel] {Sturdy}
Lv54 Muk [Poison] {Stench}
Lv54 Crobat [Poison/Flying] {Inner Focus}
Prize: P3240

**BATTLE NOTES:

ARIADOS: Double Team, Giga Drain, Baton Pass, Toxic
VENOMOTH: Psychic, Supersonic, Toxic, Sleep Powder
FORRETRESS: Protect, Spikes, Explosion, Swift
MUK: Body Slam, Toxic, Sludge Bomb, Minimize
CROBAT: Double Team, Toxic, Wing Attack, Fury Cutter

Elite #3 is another blast from the past, Bruno the former Kanto Elite 4 member (and a possible Pokevolution for Brockmon). Doesn’t matter which Elite 4 group you put him in, he is still POWER personified!

Elite 4 Battle
Elite 4 Bruno
((2 Full Restores))
Lv53 Hitmontop [Fighting] {Intimidate}
Lv53 Hitmonchan [Fighting] {Keen Eye}
Lv54 Hitmonlee [Fighting] {Limber}
Lv55 Onix [Rock/Ground] {Rock Head}
Lv57 Machamp [Fighting] {Guts}
Prize: P3420

**BATTLE NOTES:

HITMONTOP: Dig, Pursuit, Detect, Double Team
HITMONCHAN: Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Fire Punch, Mach Punch
HITMONLEE: Swagger, Double Kick, Foresight, Hi Jump Kick
ONIX: Rock Slide, Sandstorm, Bind, Earthquake
MACHAMP: Cross Chop, Foresight, Vital Throw, Rock Slide

Then last but not least is the Dark-type user Karen.

Elite 4 Battle
Elite 4 Karen
((1 Full Restore + 1 Full Heal))
Lv51 Umbreon [Dark] {Synchronize}
Lv53 Vileplume [Grass/Poison] Chlorophyll}
Lv54 Murkrow [Dark/Flying] {Insomnia}
Lv56 Gengar [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate}
Lv58 Houndoom [Dark/Fire] {Early Bird} (Sitrus Berry)
Prize: P3480

**BATTLE NOTES:

UMBREON: Sand-Attack, Confuse Ray, Mean Look, Faint Attack
VILEPLUME: Stun Spore, Acid, Moonlight, Petal Dance
MURKROW: Quick Attack, Whirlwind, Faint Attack, Pursuit
GENGAR: Lick, Spite, Curse, Destiny Bond
HOUNDOOM: Roar, Pursuit, Flamethrower, Crunch

Heal up before you leave this room because once you step out you’ll automatically go straight on to hear from the Champ himself. From being the final Kanto Elite 4 member to becoming the Champion of the region next door, respect. Time to show the Dragon Master the results of your journey so far, good luck!

Johto League Championship Battle
Champion Lance
((2 Full Restores + 1 Full Heal))
Lv55 Gyarados [Water/Flying] {Intimidate}
Lv58 Dragonite [Dragon/Flying] {Inner Focus}
Lv57 Dragonite [Dragon/Flying] {Inner Focus}
Lv57 Aerodactyl [Rock/Flying] {Rock Head}
Lv59 Charizard [Fire/Flying] {Blaze}
Lv61 Dragonite [Dragon/Flying] {Inner Focus} (Sitrus Berry)
Prize: P10492

**BATTLE NOTES:

GYARADOS: Flail, Rain Dance, Surf, Hyper Beam
DRAGONITE 58: Thunder Wave, Twister, Thunder, Hyper Beam
DRAGONITE 57: Thunder Wave, Twister, Blizzard, Hyper Beam
AERODACTYL: Wing Attack, Ancient Power, Rock Slide, Hyper Beam
CHARIZARD: Wing Attack, Flamethrower, Slash, Hyper Beam
DRAGONITE 61: Fire Blast, Safeguard, Outrage, Hyper Beam

Congratulations, you are the NEW Undisputed World Heavywe– sorry, wrong sport 😀 The NEW Johto Champion! Lance accepts his loss and is ready to show you the Hall of Fame when DJ Mary and Prof. Oak appear. Mary wants to interview you but that’s too much even for Lance 😀 Into the Hall of Fame, credits roll and so ends the main game.

[ssaqua] S.S. Aqua

[vermic] Vermillion City
[g9] Vermillion City Gym
[uncavv] Undersea Cavern (via Vermillion City)
[typemd] Type Master Dojo
[rt06] Route 6
[saffc] Saffron City
[g10] Saffron City Gym
[silpo] Silph Co.
[rt07] Route 7
[celac] Celadon City
[g11] Celadon City Gym
[rt16] Route 16
[rt17] Route 17
[rt18] Route 18
[fucha] Fuchsia City
[g12] Fuchsia City Gym
[safaz] Safari Zone
[rt15] Route 15
[rt14] Route 14
[rt13] Route 13
[rt12] Route 12
[rt11] Route 11
[lavet] Lavender Town
[rt10s] Route 10 (South)
[rt08] Route 8
[rt05] Route 5
[cerulc] Cerulean City
[g13] Cerulean City Gym
[rt24] Route 24
[ceruca] Cerulean Cave
[rt25] Route 25
[rt09] Route 9
[rt09c] Route 9 Cave
[rt10n] Route 10 (North)
[roct] Rock Tunnel
[oldp] Old Power Plant
[dicav] Diglett’s Cave
[rt02] Route 2
[viric] Viridian City
[g16] Viridian City Gym
[rt22] Route 22
[rt01] Route 1
[paleto] Pallet Town
[virif] Viridian Forest
[pewc] Pewter City
[g14] Pewter City Gym
[rt03] Route 3
[mtmo] Mt. Moon
[rt04] Route 4
[rt21] Route 21
[cinnai] Cinnabar Island
[cinnav] Cinnabar Volcano
[rt20] Route 20
[seafi] Seafoam Islands
[g15] Cinnabar Island Gym
[seaf2] Seafoam Islands (Return)
[rt19] Route 19
[uncav19] Undersea Cavern (Route 19)
[rt28] Route 28
[silca1] Silver Cave (Exterior)
[silca2] Silver Cave (Interior)

[rt100u] Route 100 (Undersea Express)

POST-GAME ARC

We’re back in New Bark. Prof. Elm calls you, there’s someone at the Lab that he wants you to see. Turns out to be the current Hoenn Champion Brendan! He’s surprised to hear that you beat the Johto League and so he decides to challenge you to a battle. This could’ve been much more special, a Champion vs Champion battle (maybe even for the Johto League title) saved for later on in the game.

Special Battle
Champion Brendan
((2 Full Restores))
Lv57 Shiftry [Grass/Dark] {Chlorophyll}
Lv58 Grumpig [Psychic] {Thick Fat}
Lv56 Camerupt [Fire/Ground] {Magma Armor}
Lv59 Aggron [Steel/Rock] {Sturdy}
Lv61 Swampert [Water/Ground] {Torrent}
Lv59 Swellow [Normal/Flying] {Guts}
Prize: P10148

**BATTLE NOTES:

SHIFTRY: Pound, Harden, Growth, Nature Power
GRUMPIG: Psychic, Rest, Snore, Bounce
CAMERUPT: Rock Slide, Earthquake, Eruption, Fissure
AGGRON: Take Down, Iron Tail, Protect, Metal Sound
SWAMPERT: Muddy Water, Protect, Earthquake, Endeavor
SWELLOW: Double Team, Endeavor, Aerial Ace, Agility

Afterwards Brendan gives all his Pokemon to Elm because he’s going to catch new ones while he’s in Johto! What the…? Is he Ash Ketchum entering a new region? Elm gives you the S.S. Ticket, allowing you to board the S.S. Aqua from Olivine to Kanto but only when the red flag is up by the Pier. You’ll find the ship at the Harbor on Mondays and Fridays. Before we set off for the second stage of the adventure, there is one major thing you can do in Johto: battle the Gym Leaders in rematches. A nice perk of being the Champion. Indeed, the Gym Leaders have been busy and now they have full teams, Held Items for their Pokemon and healing items. You can face them in any order but I’ll list them in their original one:

JOHTO GYM REMATCH TOUR

Leader Falkner
((1 Hyper Potion + 1 Full Restore))
Lv57 Pidgeot [Normal/Flying] {Keen Eye} (Leftovers)
Lv55 Swellow [Normal/Flying] {Guts} (Leftovers)
Lv57 Dodrio [Normal/Flying] {Run Away} (Salac Berry)
Lv59 Skarmory [Steel/Flying] {Keen Eye} (Leftovers)
Lv59 Aerodactyl [Rock/Flying] {Rock Head} (Leftovers)
Lv62 Altaria [Dragon/Flying] {Natural Cure} (Leftovers)
Prize: P3720

**BATTLE NOTES:

PIDGEOT: Feather Dance, Air Cutter, Steel Wing, Double Team
SWELLOW: Facade, Toxic, Endeavor, Aerial Ace
DODRIO: Endure, Reversal, Drill Peck, Tri Attack
SKARMORY: Roar, Spikes, Taunt, Drill Peck
AERODACTYL: Hyper Beam, Rock Slide, Earthquake, Iron Tail
ALTARIA: Sing, Dragon Dance, Earthquake, Aerial Ace

Leader Bugsy
((1 Hyper Potion + 1 Full Heal))
Lv56 Ninjask [Bug/Flying] {Speed Boost} (Leftovers)
Lv56 Armaldo [Rock/Bug] {Battle Armor} (Leftovers)
Lv57 Heracross [Bug/Fighting] {Swarm} (Leftovers)
Lv57 Shedinja [Bug/Ghost] {Wonder Guard} (Scope Lens)
Lv58 Scizor [Bug/Steel] {Swarm} (Leftovers)
Lv59 Parasect [Bug/Grass] {Effect Spore} (Leftovers)
Prize: P3480

**BATTLE NOTES:

NINJASK: Swords Dance, Baton Pass, Slash, Silver Wind
ARMALDO: Swords Dance, Rock Slide, Earthquake, Slash
HERACROSS: Swords Dance, Megahorn, Rock Slide, Brick Break
SHEDINJA: Silver Wind, Protect, Shadow Ball, Fury Cutter
SCIZOR: Swords Dance, Silver Wind, Slash, Agility
PARASECT: Pursuit, Spore, Slash, Giga Drain

Whitney is in the mood for a Double Battle, be prepared.

Leader Whitney
((1 Hyper Potion + 1 Full Heal))
Lv54 Miltank [Normal] {Thick Fat} (Leftovers)
Lv55 Zangoose [Normal] {Immunity} (Silk Scarf)
Lv56 Smeargle [Normal] {Own Tempo} (Leftovers)
Lv56 Snorlax [Normal] {Immunity} (Leftovers)
Lv58 Slaking [Normal] {Truant} (Leftovers)
Lv58 Blissey [Normal] {Natural Cure} (Leftovers)
Prize: P6720

**BATTLE NOTES:

MILTANK: Earthquake, Milk Drink, Curse, Body Slam
ZANGOOSE: Frustration, Swords Dance, Shadow Ball, Brick Break
SMEARGLE: Skill Swap, Spore, Spikes, Heal Bell
SNORLAX: Curse, Body Slam, Earthquake, Rest
SLAKING: Return, Facade, Slack Off, Shadow Ball
BLISSEY: Thunder Wave, Ice Beam, Softboiled, Seismic Toss

Leader Morty
((1 Hyper Potion + 1 Full Heal))
Lv57 Sableye [Dark/Ghost] {Keen Eye} (Leftovers)
Lv54 Dusclops [Ghost] {Pressure} (Leftovers)
Lv57 Gengar [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate} (Leftovers)
Lv58 Shedinja [Bug/Ghost] {Wonder Guard} (Scope Lens)
Lv59 Misdreavus [Ghost] {Levitate} (Leftovers)
Lv59 Banette [Ghost] {Insomnia} (Leftovers)
Prize: P3420

**BATTLE NOTES:

DUSCLOPS: Calm Mind, Will-O-Wisp, Pain Split, Ice Beam
SABLEYE: Toxic, Recover, Shadow Ball, Ice Punch
GENGAR: Sludge Bomb, Ice Punch, Thunderbolt, Hypnosis
SHEDINJA: Silver Wind, Toxic, Protect, Shadow Ball
MISDREAVUS: Perish Song, Mean Look, Destiny Bond, Protect
BANETTE: Endure, Destiny Bond, Will-O-Wisp, Shadow Ball

Jasmine is also in the mood for a Double Battle.

Leader Jasmine
((1 Hyper Potion + 1 Full Heal))
Lv57 Forretress [Bug/Steel] {Sturdy} (Leftovers)
Lv58 Skarmory [Steel/Flying] {Keen Eye} (Leftovers)
Lv54 Aggron [Steel/Rock] {Sturdy} (Leftovers)
Lv55 Metagross [Steel/Psychic] {Clear Body} (Leftovers)
Lv56 Steelix [Steel/Ground] {Rock Head} (Leftovers)
Lv59 Magneton [Electric/Steel] {Magnet Pull} (Leftovers)
Prize: P6720

**BATTLE NOTES:

FORRETRESS: Spikes, Explosion, Toxic, Sandstorm
SKARMORY: Spikes, Roar, Drill Peck, Steel Wing
AGGRON: Substitute, Focus Punch, Fire Blast, Rock Slide
METAGROSS: Metero Mash, Thunder Punch, Explosion, Psychic
STEELIX: Sandstorm, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Rest
MAGNETON: Thunderbolt, Thunder Wave, Supersonic, Metal Sound

Leader Chuck
((1 Full Restore + 1 Full Heal))
Lv58 Breloom [Grass/Fighting] {Effect Spore} (Leftovers)
Lv57 Medicham [Fighting/Psychic] {Pure Power} (Leftovers)
Lv58 Blaziken [Fire/Fighting] {Blaze} (Leftovers)
Lv59 Heracross [Bug/Fighting] {Swarm} (Leftovers)
Lv60 Poliwrath [Water/Fighting] {Water Absorb} (Leftovers)
Lv58 Machamp [Fighting] {Guts} (Leftovers)
Prize: P3480

**BATTLE NOTES:

BRELOOM: Spore, Focus Punch, Swords Dance, Substitute
MEDICHAM: Hi Jump Kick, Calm Mind, Reversal, Fire Punch
BLAZIKEN: Overheat, Thunder Punch, Sky Uppercut, Swords Dance
HERACROSS: Swords Dance, Megahorn, Rock Slide, Brick Break
POLIWRATH: Hypnosis, Surf, Ice Punch, Focus Punch
MACHAMP: Dynamic Punch, Cross Chop, Ice Punch, Rock Slide

Leader Pryce
((1 Full Restore + 1 Full Heal))
Lv58 Sneasel [Dark/Ice] {Inner Focus} (Leftovers)
Lv54 Lapras [Water/Ice] {Water Absorb} (Leftovers)
Lv56 Jynx [Ice/Psychic] {Oblivious} (Leftovers)
Lv57 Piloswine [Ice/Ground] {Oblivious} (Leftovers)
Lv57 Walrein [Ice/Water] {Thick Fat} (Leftovers)
Lv59 Cloyster [Water/Ice] {Shell Armor} (Leftovers)
Prize: P3420

**BATTLE NOTES:

SNEASEL: Swords Dance, Hail, Shadow Ball, Brick Break
LAPRAS: Thunderbolt, Ice Beam, Surf, Dragon Dance
JYNX: Lovely Kiss, Calm Mind, Ice Beam, Substitute
PILOSWINE: Earthquake, Toxic, Ice Beam, Light Screen
WALREIN: Curse, Yawn, Amnesia, Earthquake
CLOYSTER: Spikes, Ice Beam, Explosion, Hail

Leader Clair
((2 Full Restores + 1 Full Heal))
Lv58 Altaria [Dragon/Flying] {Natural Cure} (Leftovers)
Lv55 Flygon [Ground/Dragon] {Levitate} (Leftovers)
Lv57 Dragonite [Dragon/Flying] {Inner Focus} (Leftovers)
Lv58 Dragonite [Dragon/Flying] {Inner Focus} (Leftovers)
Lv58 Salamence [Dragon/Flying] {Intimidate} (Leftovers)
Lv60 Kingdra [Water/Dragon] {Swift Swim} (Leftovers)
Prize: P3600

**BATTLE NOTES:

ALTARIA: Toxic, Flamethrower, Double Team, Dragonbreath
FLYGON: Earthquake, Fire Blast, Rock Slide, Substitute
DRAGONITE 57: Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Substitute, Focus Punch
DRAGONITE 58: Dragon Dance, Earthquake, Thunderbolt, Ice Beam
SALAMENCE: Dragon Dance, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Fire Blast
KINGDRA: Dragon Dance, Surf, Ice Beam, Rest

Phew, some nice training done before the trip across the border. Return to Olivine and get on the boat. Destination – Vermilion City!

[ssaqua] FAST SHIP S.S. AQUA

-1F-

Just before you reach the cabins a Gentleman bumps into you, he’s in a panic because his granddaughter has gone missing. Well, that’s your first little quest on board. Your cabin is on the far left, with a nice bed for healing the team and a working PC too (no Wi-Fi though). Don’t bother with the 3 cabins next door from yours, nobody’s there. Head for the southwest cabin to find Lyle.

Firebreather Lyle
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv47 Koffing [Poison]
Lv30 Koffing [Poison]
Lv48 Flareon [Fire]
Prize: P840

Two cabins to the right from his there’s Colin and Meg.

PokeFan Colin
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv48 Delibird [Ice/Flying]
Lv47 Dewgong [Water/Ice]
Prize: P2068

Youngster Meg
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv44 Marowak [Ground]
Lv44 Starmie [Water/Psychic]
Prize: P1232

The southeast cabin has the Gentleman with the missing granddaughter. No luck in finding her yet. Downstairs in the Lower Deck you’ll be stopped by a Sailor who asks you to find his lazy friend. Until you find this friend, the Sailor won’t let you pass. The friend, Stanly, was taking a nap in the cabin next to yours. He’s awake now but isn’t going back to work just yet.

Sailor Stanly
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv47 Machop [Fighting]
Lv46 Machoke [Fighting]
Lv48 Psyduck [Water]
Prize: P1472

Stanly gets back to work and that frees up the rest of the Lower Deck.

-B1F-

The other Sailor says he may have seen the missing girl pass by here. In the sickbay Fritz isn’t doing too well…

Juggler Fritz
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv49 Mr. Mime [Psychic]
Lv47 Magmar [Fire]
Lv48 Machoke [Fighting]
Prize: P1920

Debra’s looking out a window along the north corridor and Jeff is in the dining area.

Picnicker Debra
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv49 Seaking [Water]
Prize: P1372

Sailor Jeff
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv47 Raticate [Normal]
Lv48 Raticate [Normal]
Prize: P1536

Upstairs is the Captain’s room where you find the girl. When she hears that her grandfather is worried she rushes back to him. The Gentleman rewards you with a Metal Coat then there’s an announcement about the ship arriving in Vermillion City. Disembark from the ship.

=KANTO REGION=

[vermic] VERMILLION CITY

“The Port of Exquisite Sunsets“

**HMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Dive.

Places of Interest
Pokemon Center
Pokemon Mart
Vermillion City Gym
Pokemon Fan Club
Vermillion Port
Fishing Dude’s House
Kanto Office Block

VERMILLION CITY MART
Poke Ball P200
Super Potion P700
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Awakening P250
Ice Heal P250
Repel P350

Pokemon Found
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-40, Rate 100%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 44%)
Shellder [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%) {Pearl 50%/Big Pearl 5%}
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

So begins the Kanto chapter of your adventure. Johto had a lot of surprises, hopefully Kanto won’t disappoint. Let’s look around before taking on the Lightning Norwegian 🙂

The eastern exit of Vermilion has a BIG roadblock in the form of Snorlax (yup, we’re definitely in Kanto now 😀 dammit). No access to Diglett’s Cave or Route 11 until we find the means to move it.

The PokeFan Club is still up and running (but with fewer members now from the looks of things). The Chairman is still vocal about his favourite Pokemon, listen to him gush about Rapidash and afterwards he’ll give you a Rare Candy.

The eldest of the Fishing Guru family lives in the northwest house. He doesn’t give away any Fishing Rods, he just says if you manage to catch a Magikarp you can show it to his brother at the Lake of Rage (he’s hoping to see a big Magikarp, if the one you catch is big enough he’ll give you an Ether). If you go straight south from the door of the eldest’s house, you can search by the water’s edge for a hidden Max Ether.

There’s a Dive spot here as well, to give us a reason to return to Vermilion at some point.

The Kanto Office Block is where you can get the S.S. Ticket stamped for travel to the Orange Islands later. There’s also the “Special HQ” third floor which can’t be accessed yet, how curious. Outside the building, on the northeast side, is a Trainer who claims to be the best one in the city and is ready to challenge you but changes his mind after noticing that you don’t have the Earth Badge. The disrespect is real haha, not even being the current Johto Champion is enough to make him have second thoughts. For now just make a note of him, we’ll deal with him eventually.

Team Rocket may be out of the picture but according to one guy at the Mart another crew is here. Red flag, it could be Team you-know-who. That ends the tour, get ready for the Gym.

[g9] VERMILLION CITY GYM

Leader: Lt. Surge – The Lightning American!

Surge’s (in)famous traps aren’t activated now so challengers can basically waltz in to see him. Gym Trainers are still around though, here they are:

Juggler Horton
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv49 Electrode [Electric]
Lv47 Electrode [Electric]
Lv48 Electrode [Electric]
Lv48 Electrode [Electric]
Prize: P1920

Gentleman Gregory
Lv52 Pikachu [Electric]
Lv40 Flaaffy [Electric]
Prize: P3400

Guitarist Vincent
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv48 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Lv47 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Lv46 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Lv49 Voltorb [Electric]
Prize: P1568

Gym Battle
Leader Lt. Surge
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Raichu [Electric] {Static}
Lv52 Electrode [Electric] {Soundproof}
Lv54 Electrode [Electric] {Soundproof}
Lv53 Magneton [Electric/Steel] {Magnet Pull}
Lv55 Electabuzz [Electric] {Static}
Prizes: P3240 + Thunder Badge

**BATTLE NOTES:

RAICHU: Thunderbolt, Thunder, Thunder Punch, Quick Attack
ELECTRODE (both): Swift, Explosion, Screech, Double Team
MAGNETON: Swift, Lock-On, Thunderbolt, Double Team
ELECTABUZZ: Light Screen, Thunder, Quick Attack, Thunder Punch

One down, 7 more to go. On the way out of town you meet up with Axel! What a surprise, I thought he returned to his home region? Well he’s here and was on his way to Saffron City but some Team Saturn guys were blocking the way. Surprise, surprise. Axel suspects that Team Saturn could be in Saffron for Silph Co. because it has information on Pokemon locations, so he wants you to meet him there. Forever being targeted, that’s Silph Co. 🙂 let’s move on north to Route 6.

[rt06] ROUTE 6

**HMs/TMs Needed: Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Meowth [Normal] (Levels 24-36, Rate 25%) {Nugget 5%}
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 24-36, Rate 21%)
Bellsprout [Grass/Poison] (Levels 24-35, Rate 10%)
Granbull [Normal] (Levels 24-36, Rate 10%)
Oddish [Grass/Poison] (Levels 24-35, Rate 10%)
Snubbull [Normal] (Levels 24-36, Rate 10%)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 24-35, Rate 5%)
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 24-36, Rate 5%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Magnemite [Electric/Steel] (Levels 24-35, Rate 4%)
(TREES)
Abra [Psychic] (Level 10, Rate 99%) {Twisted Spoon 5%}
Jigglypuff [Normal] (Level 10, Rate 1%) {Oran Berry 50%}
(SURF)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 20-40, Rate 100%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 20-30, Rate 40%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 5-15, Rate 15%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 5%)

Only two Trainers are here, Rex and Alan.

PokeFan Rex
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv49 Phanpy [Ground]
Prize: P2156

PokeFan Alan
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv49 Teddiursa [Normal]
Prize: P2156

The Vermillion-Cerulean Underground Path is closed because there’s a problem at the Power Plant. We also learn from the Gate guard that the Magnet Train has been affected by the same problem. Things just keep getting better and better, eh?

[saffc] SAFFRON CITY

“Shining, Golden Land of Commerce“

Places of Interest
Pokemon Center
Pokemon Mart
Saffron City Gym
Fighting Dojo
Silph Co.
Magnet Train Station
Mr. Psychic’s House
Copycat Girl’s House
House of Brendan’s Grandparents

SAFFRON CITY MART
Great Ball P600
Hyper Potion P1200
Revive P1500
Full Heal P600
Escape Rope P550
Max Repel P700

It’s like we’ve stepped back in time, look at those Team Saturn Grunts blocking access to major places like they’re Rocket Grunts. The eastern Gate is blocked by a policeman who says the path beyond needs to cleared up, so in order to reach Lavender Town you have to go through Fuchsia City. Wow.

With Karate King Kiyo away in Johto, the Fighting Dojo is pretty much an empty place. Where are all the battle-ready Black Belts? Only one is present just to tell you what we already know and that item behind him is a Focus Band. Nothing else to be done so prepare for Silph Co.

[silpo] SILPH CO.

-1F-

Got a couple of Grunts on the first floor to welcome you:

Saturn Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv52 Zubat [Poison/Flying]
Lv51 Electrode [Electric]
Lv54 Manectric [Electric]
Prize: P2808

He’ll tell you that there’s an updated Card Key which is hidden somewhere on this floor.

Saturn Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv53 Golbat [Poison/Flying]
Lv53 Ampharos [Electric]
Lv54 Elekid [Electric]
Prize: P2808

Have a look at that picture in a red frame on the north wall, that’s where the Card Key is. The security guard was forced to give Team Saturn access to the basement when they arrived, head on down.

-B1F- [Area A]

Saturn Grunt
Lv52 Raticate [Normal]
Lv53 Qwilfish [Water/Poison]
Lv54 Golbat [Poison/Flying]
Prize: P2756

So now Saturn Boss Russel is going after Kanto Legendary Pokemon from what that Grunt has heard. He should’ve learned his lesson from the Johto operation but no. After using the Card Key to unlock the shutter door, check the machine on right of the doorway for a hidden Max Potion.

At the end of the corridor is a Hyper Potion and a warp panel, you can’t have Silph Co. without them. Luckily this one is short range, it will take you to the southwest side of the room and if you’re unlucky like me you’ll warp straight into a battle!

Saturn Grunt
((1 Full Restore))
Lv53 Weepinbell [Grass/Poison]
Lv54 Victreebel [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P2808

The next warp panel is near the cleaning guy who is hiding at the end of the northwest corridor. It leads to TM41 Thunder Punch in the north room. The big machine above from the cleaning guy’s spot has a switch (Power Switch 3), turn it on before going to deal with the next Grunt near the stairway in the southeast area.

Saturn Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Golduck [Water]
Lv53 Crawdaunt [Water/Dark]
Lv54 Jolteon [Electric]
Prize: P2756

-B2F-

That’s a Full Heal on the left before you reach 3 warp panels: the bottom warp panel (I’ll name them to make things easier because there are plenty more. This will be Warp 1) leads to the southwest room which contains slide panels and another warp panel. That warp panel is linked to the top warp panel (Warp 3) of the first 3. The middle panel (Warp 2) will send you to the south corridor on the left with the column of upward-facing slide panels. That Scientist in the corner is NOT a Silph employee anymore.

Scientist Rob
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Magneton [Electric/Steel]
Lv55 Weezing [Poison]
Lv56 Hariyama [Fighting]
Lv54 Magneton [Electric/Steel]
Prize: P3240

There are items to be found while navigating this maze of panels so I’m going to cover how to get them first then we’ll go for the correct path out of this maze. To get back to the 3 warp panels after battling Rob, use the warp panel that you landed on in the south corridor. You’ll first get sent to an area that has 3 warp panels near each other (you’ll appear from the top warp panel). Step on that top warp panel and you’ll be back at the first 3. Now we begin the item hunt:

Use Warp 3 to return to the southwest room, then from there use the other warp panel and get sent to the northwest room. You’ll see TM01 Dynamic Punch near some containers on the left. Return to the first 3 warp panels, use Warp 2 back into Rob’s corridor. Go north along the corridor until you can turn right, that’s the area you appeared in after facing Rob earlier. Trevor and an Escape Rope are there, plus the machine that has Power Switch 2.

Scientist Trevor
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv55 Voltorb [Electric]
Lv54 Electrode [Electric]
Lv56 Magneton [Electric/Steel]
Prize: P3240

Turn the switch on. Of the 3 warp panels below him, ignore the top one. The one on the right leads to the west room (a.k.a the server room) where you’ll find a Max Revive. The bottom warp panel leads to the room just above the server room, the guy in there will give you a Kelpsy Berry and the warp panel next to him is connected to Warp 3. That’s all the items gotten, now make your way back to the Dynamic Punch room and use the warp panel that’s in the top left corner of that room (this will be Warp 4). It sends you to the corridor that is northeast from Trevor’s room, here you’ll find two lanes of slide panels. Go up along the corridor in between those two lanes to reach Warp 5. That takes you into the room which is on the left of the two lanes room.

Saturn Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Azumarill [Water]
Lv54 Magneton [Electric/Steel]
Lv55 Houndoom [Dark/Fire]
Lv55 Flygon [Ground/Dragon]
Prize: P2860

Below him is an HP Up. Ignore the warp panel that’s next to the Grunt, go for the one which is on the far left from him (Warp 6). In the next room, there are 2 ways to deal with the Grunt that you’ll see on the left: either go to him directly or reuse the warp panel that you landed on to appear on the warp panel right next to him.

Saturn Grunt
Lv54 Weezing [Poison]
Lv54 Carvanha [Water/Dark]
Lv55 Golduck [Water]
Prize: P2860

Use the warp panel that’s next to him to reach the right side of this room where there’s the other Grunt and an X Special.

Saturn Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv52 Drowzee [Psychic]
Lv54 Quagsire [Water/Ground]
Lv55 Manectric [Electric]
Prize: P2808

Past him are two warp panels, use the left one (Warp 7) to jump out of the maze. In the next room you’ll see a Protein on the left. Going southeast will take you to a nameless Admin running along a corridor and going northwest leads to Axel standing a stairway.

Saturn Admin Battle
Saturn Admin
((2 Hyper Potions))
Lv55 Pidgeot [Normal/Flying] {Keen Eye}
Lv54 Electrode [Electric] {Soundproof}
Lv55 Manectric [Electric] {Static}
Lv56 Wailord [Water] {Water Veil}
Prize: P2808

**BATTLE NOTES:

PIDGEOT: Whirlwind, Wing Attack, Feather Dance, Agility
ELECTRODE: Rollout, Light Screen, Swift, Explosion
MANECTRIC: Roar, Bite, Thunder, Charge
WAILORD: Mist, Rest, Water Spout, Amnesia

Go on to meet Axel, he has learned that the remaining Saturn members are on the next floor. No problem.

-B1F- [Area B]

That item between the box and container on the right is an Ultra Ball and the upper left machine has Power Switch 1, turn it on.

Saturn Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Golbat [Poison/Flying]
Lv53 Jolteon [Electric]
Lv54 Qwilfish [Water/Poison]
Prize: P2808

Past him is a Nurse who is ready to heal your Pokemon. Use the warp panel that’s nearest to her (Warp 8). In the next area you’ll find one Carbos in the south room. Afterwards use the warp panel (Warp 9) that’s next to the one you landed on here. You’ll appear in the corridor between the Nurse’s room and the one you just came from. Continue south, you’ll find one Rare Candy, then north to an Admin watching Warp 10.

Saturn Admin Battle
Saturn Admin
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv53 Golbat [Poison/Flying] {Inner Focus}
Lv54 Azumarill [Water] {Thick Fat}
Lv55 Golduck [Water] {Damp}
Lv55 Gorebyss [Water] {Swift Swim}
Prize: P2860

**BATTLE NOTES:

GOLBAT: Confuse Ray, Air Cutter, Mean Look, Poison Fang
AZUMARILL: Rollout, Bubblebeam, Double-Edge, Rain Dance
GOLDUCK: Confusion, Screech, Psych Up, Fury Swipes
GOREBYSS: Amnesia, Psychic, Baton Pass, Hydro Pump

The next area is north of the Nurse room. There’s a container on the right from the warp panel, check the left side of that container for a hidden Ultra Ball.

Next to the container is an Iron. Use the warp panel that’s above the Iron spot (Warp 11) to reach the room directly north. Once you’re there, you’ll see one Calcium above you. That warp panel on the left from the Calcium spot is Warp 12 and it leads to a match against the Head Admin, but don’t go there yet. Continue to the left side of this area to fight a Grunt and find TM08 Whirlpool below him.

Saturn Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Manectric [Electric]
Lv52 Ampharos [Electric]
Lv53 Electrode [Electric]
Lv54 Relicanth Relicanth [Water/Rock]
Lv55 Electabuzz [Electric]
Prize: P2808

Now you can go on to fight that top dog Admin. Be ready because he’ll be facing the warp panel when you land in the next area.

Saturn Admin Battle
Saturn Admin
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv55 Sandslash [Ground] {Sand Veil}
Lv53 Misdreavus [Ghost] {Levitate}
Lv55 Milotic [Water] {Marvel Scale}
Lv55 Magneton [Electric/Steel] {Magnet Pull}
Prize: P2860

**BATTLE NOTES:

SANDSLASH: Slash, Swift, Fury Swipes, Sand Tomb
MISDREAVUS: Psybeam, Pain Split, Perish Song, Grudge
MILOTIC: Rain Dance, Hydro Pump, Attract, Safeguard
MAGNETON: Spark, Lock-On, Tri Attack, Screech

The switches you turned on along the way are connected to the shutter door just up ahead, where Axel is waiting. Had you not found those switches Axel was going to tell you to go back and find them 🙂 Beyond the door is Russel, Axel opens it and you go through just in time to see Russel searching through Silph Co.’s database. He finds out that Latios/Latias fled from Dragon’s Den to an island near Fuchsia City…but he’s not interested in just one of the Dragons. Then he finds information about the Regi Trio and that draws his attention now. And once again you are too late to stop him. Russel and Team Saturn leave before anything can be done. Damn. The Director of Silph Co. was being held hostage but he is free now and despite what happened he thanks you and Axel for saving the company and rewards you with a Master Ball each. Axel says he wants to see you before you leave town and then you return to the first floor. Speak to the security guard for another reward, an Up-Grade. The upper floors can’t be accessed and the basement has been closed so that’s Silph Co. done.

Citizens of Saffron are back on the streets now that Team Saturn is gone, allowing us to look around. Living next door to the PokeCenter are Brendan’s grandparents. The guy got a Pokemon from Prof. Oak but he didn’t like it so he left it with grandpa (who isn’t even a Trainer…). A bit of scumbag this Brendan guy haha, that Pokemon is a Level 5 Squirtle. Come back for it when you have a free spot in your party. The man walking about outside the house is the Thunder Wave Tutor.

Mr. Psychic still gives away Psychic TMs, be sure to pay him a visit if you want one. Copycat Girl still mimicks people but doesn’t need another Poke Doll for her collection. That’s it as far as exploring Saffron goes so prepare for the Gym. More warp panel action coming up, as if you didn’t get enough at Silph Co.

[g10] SAFFRON CITY GYM

Leader: Sabrina – The Master of Psychic Pokemon!

Like in the days of old, the Gym is designed like a 3×3 square with Sabrina in the centre room. 4 Gym Trainers, the first one is Rebecca in the southeast room.

Medium Rebecca
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv51 Drowzee [Psychic]
Lv52 Hypno [Psychic]
Prize: P1248

Use the bottom left warp panel to reach Franklin in the southwest room.

Psychic Franklin
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv62 Kadabra [Psychic]
Prize: P2480

Go for the top left panel, it leads to the northeast room occupied by Jared.

Psychic Jared
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv62 Gastly [Ghost/Poison]
Prize: P2480

The bottom left panel leads to the northwest room for Doris.

Medium Doris
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv62 Slowpoke [Water/Psychic]
Lv64 Slowbro [Water/Psychic]
Prize: P1536

The bottom left panel here takes you to Sabrina’s room. The woman has known for 3 years that you were going to challenge her! Has the wait been worth it?

Gym Battle
Leader Sabrina
((2 Hyper Potions + 1 Full Heal))
Lv54 Espeon [Psychic] {Synchronize}
Lv53 Mr. Mime [Psychic] {Soundproof}
Lv54 Alakazam [Psychic] {Synchronize}
Prizes: P3240 + Marsh Badge

**BATTLE NOTES:

ESPEON: Sand-Attack, Psychic, Quick Attack, Swift
MR. MIME: Barrier, Psychic, Baton Pass, Reflect
ALAKAZAM: Psychic, Reflect, Recover, Future Sight

You’ll have to backtrack your way to the entrance room, there’s no exit warp panel in this room or you can walk through walls if you got the codes. We’re headed west because creator Linkandzelda and Zeikku one of the contributors are blocking the northern Gate exit. They want to see the Fuchsia Badge. Really guys? Just before entering the west Gate you’ll meet Axel and he reveals that the route south from Fuchsia is blocked by huge rocks. Which means we ain’t getting to that island near Fuchsia just yet, damn.

[rt07] ROUTE 7

**TMs Needed: Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Meowth [Normal] (Levels 17-18, Rate 34%) {Nugget 5%}
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Level 19, Rate 20%)
Jigglypuff [Normal] (Level 19, Rate 10%) {Oran Berry 50%}
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Level 22, Rate 10%)
Raticate [Normal] (Level 22, Rate 10%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Snubbull [Normal] (Level 18, Rate 5%)
Growlithe [Fire] (Level 20, Rate 5%) {Rawst Berry 50%}
Rattata [Normal] (Level 19, Rate 4%)
Persian [Normal] (Level 17, Rate 1%)
Houndour [Dark/Fire] (Level 20, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 99%)
Fearow [Normal/Flying] (Level 20, Rate 1%) {Sharp Beak 5%}

A nice and short route as usual, but this time the Underground Path has been closed for good by the Cerulean City Police. Originally it was because of too much Trainer battle action down there. Yeah, someone probably snitched and spoiled the fun as usual 🙂

[celac] CELADON CITY

“The City of Rainbow Dreams“

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Headbutt.

Places of Interest
Pokemon Center
Celadon Department Store
Celadon City Gym
Celadon Game Corner
Celadon Mansion

Pokemon Found
(TREES)
Grimer [Poison] (Levels 10-20, Rate 100%)
(SURF)
Grimer [Poison] (Levels 5-40, Rate 99%)
Muk [Poison] (Levels 30-40, Rate 1%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 100%)
(SUPER ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 99%)
Grimer [Poison] (Levels 30-40, Rate 1%)

From one big city to the other one right next door, how have these past 3 years treated Celadon? In the PokeCenter you’ll find hometown guy Eusine, he’s here to visit. In Crystal he would mention rumours about Ho-Oh appearing at the Tin Tower and then he returns to Ecruteak if Raikou and Entei have been caught. In this game once you’ve got the 3 Beasts, have them in your party then speak to Eusine to trigger that event. In my original playthrough I had completely missed this and thought that the Ho-Oh event was not in the game. After Eusine leaves, return to the Tin Tower and on the first floor speak to the Sage who is standing between the northern statues. He’ll give you the Rainbow Wing and stairs leading to the next floor will appear. Whenever you’re ready…

[ttow] TIN TOWER

-2F-

Nothing of note here, carry on down to the next set of stairs. No wild Pokemon in this version of the tower and no hidden items too.

-3F-

On the platform on the left is a Full Heal. The next stairs are on the northeast platform, just jump from platform to platform in a counter-clockwise fashion all the way there.

-4F-

From this northeast platform that you are standing on, you can see 3 lanes of ramps going down (the left one leads to the central platform). Along the middle lane of ramps there’s an Ultra Ball and if you travel along the right lane you’ll reach the southeast platform where there’s a Great Ball and stairs to 5F. Ignore the stairs and get to the southwest platform to pick up an Escape Rope then continue on to the northwest platform and climb the stairs there.

-5F-

Get to the north side of the room, jump over the first ramp then turn south and continue jumping over the next few ramps until you have to choose either to stick with the lane of ramps on the left or jump onto the central platform: there’s a Rare Candy on the central platform but if you go for it then you’ll have to make your way to the southeast platform, climb the stairs there back to 4F and come back to 5F. The correct path is to avoid the central platform and continue jumping over the ramps on the left, heading to the south platform.

-6F-

Next to the pillar is a Max Potion. Then go all the way round to the western side to the next stairs.

-7F-

The real fun begins here thanks to the warp panels which are present. On the northeast platform there’s a Max Revive. Use the warp panel on the north side to reach the central platform and once you are on it, step on the next warp panel.

-9F-

You’ll be sent to the eastern platform here. Get to the warp panels on the south platform, step on the left one.

-8F-

You’ll appear on the southeast platform. There’s a Nugget on the left platform. Return to 9F, step on the right warp panel to appear on 8F’s central platform where you’ll find a Max Elixir. Return to 7F and make your way to the warp panel on the south side. You’ll be sent to 8F’s western platform where there’s the next warp panel. It sends you to 9F’s north platform, you’ll find an HP Up between statues and the next warp panel on the left. That one sends you to 8F’s northern platform, there’s a Full Restore on the left and the final warp panel before it. You’ll appear on 9F’s central platform which has the stairs to the rooftop.

-ROOFTOP-

Go straight up to meet Ho-Oh.

[hooh] HO-OH – The Rainbow Pokemon
Level: 70
Type: Fire/Flying
Ability: Pressure
Moves: Recover, Fire Blast, Sunny Day, Swift

There’s no exit warp panel which appears on 9F’s central platform and you can’t Dig or use an Escape Rope either. It’s the long way out of the tower for you once you’re back outside return to Celadon.

On the second floor of Celadon Mansion you’ll find a guy selling Moon Stones for P1500 each. The Game Freak crew are on the top floor, if you complete the PokeDex you can come back to show the Game Designer. In the rooftop penthouse is a man who tells you a “scary” story and then gives you TM03 Curse as a reward for hearing it.

CELADON DEPT. STORE

-2F- (Trainer’s Market)

TM05 Roar P1000
TM15 Hyper Beam P7500
TM28 Dig P2000
TM31 Mud-Slap P3000
TM43 Detect P3000
TM45 Attract P3000

Great Ball P600
Super Potion P700
Revive P1500
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Awakening P250
Burn Heal P250
Ice Heal P250
Super Repel P500

-3F- (TM Shop)

TM10 Hidden Power P3000
TM11 Sunny Day P2000
TM17 Protect P3000
TM18 Rain Dance P2000
TM37 Sandstorm P2000

-4F- (Wise Man Gifts)

Poke Doll P1000
Retro Mail P50

-5F- (Drug Store)

X Attack P500
X Defend P550
X Speed P350
X Special P350
X Accuracy P950
Guard Spec. P700
Dire Hit P650

[Each costs P9800]
HP Up
Protein
Iron
Calcium
Zinc
Carbos

-Rooftop-

Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350

CELADON GAME CORNER

No more shady activities going on here, now it’s just a regular gambling joint. The Itemfinder will point out that there’s a hidden item near the bottom slot machines on the right side of the room but whatever that item is it’s unreachable (a similar case is in the Goldenrod Game Corner too). Also there are no hidden Coins on the floor here.

50 Coins P1000
500 Coins P10000

Smoke Ball 800 Coins
Miracle Seed 1000 Coins
Charcoal 1000 Coins
Mystic Water 1000 Coins
Black Flute 1600 Coins

Pikachu 2222 Coins
Porygon 5555 Coins
Larvitar 8888 Coins

From the Game Corner entrance go straight east until you reach the path among trees. There’s a hidden PP Up on the big tree behind the single Headbutt tree.

Now it’s time to see Erika.

[g11] CELADON CITY GYM

Leader: Erika – The Nature-Loving Princess!

Even after all these years the women in here still haven’t done anything about old “Master Roshi” who is hanging around outside shakes head oh well.

Twins Joe & Zoe
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv53 Victreebel [Grass/Poison]
Lv54 Vileplume [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P7776

Tanya is on the left, Michelle is on the right then Julia up top.

Picnicker Tanya
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv53 Exeggutor [Grass/Psychic]
Prize: P1484

Lass Michelle
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv53 Hoppip [Grass/Flying]
Lv52 Vileplume [Grass/Poison]
Lv55 Arbok [Poison]
Prize: P1456

Beauty Julia
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv52 Paras [Bug/Grass]
Lv52 Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic]
Lv54 Parasect [Bug/Grass]
Prize: P3888

Gym Battle
Leader Erika
((1 Hyper Potion + 1 Full Heal))
Lv55 Victreebel [Grass/Poison] {Chlorophyll}
Lv56 Tangela [Grass] {Chlorophyll}
Lv56 Vileplume [Grass/Poison] {Chlorophyll}
Prizes: P3360 + Rainbow Badge + TM19 Giga Drain

**BATTLE NOTES:

VICTREEBEL: Stun Spore, Acid, Poison Powder, Giga Drain
TANGELA: Poison Powder, Constrict, Ingrain, Giga Drain
VILEPLUME: Sleep Powder, Acid, Stun Spore, Giga Drain

Nice and simple. On the way west out of town guess who shows up to show off the fruits of his training? Zane! Yes, THAT Zane, remember him? He’s been here in Kanto and after seeing you land in Vermillion he just had to chase after you!

Rival Battle
Pokemon Trainer Zane
((2 Hyper Potions))
Lv54 Porygon2 [Normal] {Trace}
Lv53 Lapras [Water/Ice] {Water Absorb}
Lv54 Umbreon [Dark] {Synchronize}
Lv56 Victreebel [Grass/Poison] {Chlorophyll}
Lv56 Houndoom [Dark/Fire] {Early Bird}
Prize: P6480

**BATTLE NOTES:

PORYGON2: Sharpen, Recover, Psychic, Hyper Beam
LAPRAS: Surf, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Sing
UMBREON: Mean Look, Toxic, Wish, Protect
VICTREEBEL: Razor Leaf, Sleep Powder, Swords Dance, Sludge Bomb
HOUNDOOM: Crunch, Flamethrower, Sunny Day, Solarbeam

As if the ambush wasn’t shocking enough, Zane has had enough of losing to you and pulls off a surprise heel turn! What the…so now you’ve got a Rival who has fallen to the dark side. Maybe this might lead to Zane becoming a much more interesting character 🙂 the possibilities are endless, perhaps he could join a Team or MAYBE form his own. Anyway, we move on to Route 16.

[rt16] ROUTE 16

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 20-26, Rate 30%)
Doduo [Normal/Flying] (Levels 18-26, Rate 25%)
Muk [Poison] (Levels 18-26, Rate 20%)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 20-26, Rate 15%)
Slugma [Fire] (Levels 18-26, Rate 4%)
Murkrow [Dark/Flying] (Levels 23-26, Rate 5%)
Fearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 18-26, Rate 1%) {Sharp Beak 5%}
(TREES)
Grimer [Poison] (Level 10, Rate 99%)
Fearow [Normal/Flying] (Level 20, Rate 1%) {Sharp Beak 5%}

That northern area blocked by a skinny tree has the house of the woman would give out HM Fly back in the day, but now in the house there’s a Bug Catcher who just says that at the end of Cycling Road is Fuchsia City.

[rt17] ROUTE 17 (Cycling Road)

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Fearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 18-26, Rate 39%) {Sharp Beak 5%}
Grimer [Poison] (Levels 20-26, Rate 34%)
Slugma [Fire] (Levels 22-26, Rate 10%)
Muk [Poison] (Levels 23-26, Rate 15%)
Aipom [Normal] (Levels 22-26, Rate 1%)
Swellow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 22-26, Rate 1%)

Seems like a deserted road at first but just continue on downhill, stay on the left side road and you’ll find Riley and then Glenn.

Biker Riley
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Weezing [Poison]
Prize: P1080

Biker Glenn
Lv54 Koffing [Poison]
Lv50 Magmar [Fire]
Lv52 Weezing [Poison]
Prize: P1000

Joel is on the middle road near the south end and Charles is at the south end.

Biker Joel
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv52 Magmar [Fire]
Lv52 Magmar [Fire]
Prize: P1040

Biker Charles
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv51 Koffing [Poison]
Lv54 Weezing [Poison]
Lv54 Charmeleon [Fire]
Prize: P1080

[rt18] ROUTE 18

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Fearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 20-28, Rate 45%) {Sharp Beak 5%}
Grimer [Poison] (Levels 24-26, Rate 30%)
Muk [Poison] (Levels 22-28, Rate 16%)
Slugma [Fire] (Levels 22-28, Rate 8%)
Azurill [Normal] (Levels 22-28, Rate 1%)

The only 2 Trainers here are Bob down the road and Boris in the grass.

Bird Keeper Bob
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv55 Noctowl [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P1540

Bird Keeper Boris
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv53 Doduo [Normal/Flying]
Lv51 Doduo [Normal/Flying]
Lv54 Doduo [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P1428

[fucha] FUCHSIA CITY

“Behold! It’s Passion Pink!“

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Headbutt.

Places of Interest
Pokemon Center
Pokemon Mart
Fuchsia City Gym
Safari Zone (Closed)
Warden’s House

FUCHSIA CITY MART
Great Ball P600
Ultra Ball P1200
Super Potion P700
Hyper Potion P1200
Full Heal P600
Max Repel P700
Bead Mail P50

Pokemon Found
(TREES)
Hoppip [Grass/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 99%)
Plusle [Electric] (Level 20, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 20-40, Rate 100%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 20-30, Rate 40%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 5%)

Yes, Fuchsia’s most famous attraction is closed because the Warden is abroad. No Bug Catching Contests and no Safari Zone, double damn. His granddaughter is at the Warden’s house, she reveals that he simply quit his job and went overseas on vacation. What prompted that though?

In the house next to the PokeCenter you can receive a Level 5 Charmander if you have space in your party. Bill’s sister lives next to the Gym, she lets you know that their grandfather is the current resident at the Sea Cottage outside Cerulean City.

We were told about Route 19 by Axel, it is currently blocked because of the volcano on Cinnabar Island erupting and shooting out debris. Until the debris is cleared up, the only way to reach Cinnabar is from the west. We’re still a long way from doing that yet so forget about it. Get ready for Janine.

[g12] FUCHSIA CITY GYM

Leader: Janine – The Poisonous Ninja Master

Like father like daughter, eh? At some point Janine surpassed Koga and took over the Gym while Koga went off to become an Elite 4 member. In keeping with tradition Janine’s Gym has invisible walls too but she’s gone a step further and has her Gym Trainers looking like Kage Bunshin/Shadow Clones of her. Janine is on the lower left side of the room. First Gym Trainer is Linda in the middle.

Lass Linda
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv52 Bulbasaur [Grass/Poison]
Lv54 Ivysaur [Grass/Poison]
Lv56 Venusaur [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P1568

From the Gym Guide’s far right side go straight up to face Cindy.

Picnicker Cindy
Lv56 Nidoqueen [Poison/Ground]
Prize: P1568

Move along the north wall to reach Barry.

Camper Barry
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Nidoking [Poison/Ground]
Prize: P1080

Go 2 steps to the right from him then drop down to meet Alice.

Lass Alice
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv53 Gloom [Grass/Poison]
Lv52 Gloom [Grass/Poison]
Lv56 Arbok [Poison]
Prize: P1456

Then just move along the tiles from Alice to Janine. Where’s that Naruto soundtrack when you need it? This is the perfect time to roll it out 🙂

Gym Battle
Leader Janine
((2 Hyper Potions + 1 Full Heal))
Lv55 Crobat [Poison/Flying] {Inner Focus}
Lv56 Weezing [Poison] {Levitate}
Lv58 Weezing [Poison] {Levitate}
Lv57 Venomoth [Bug/Poison] {Shield Dust}
Lv57 Ariados [Bug/Poison] {Swarm}
Prizes: P3420 + Soul Badge + TM06 Toxic

**BATTLE NOTES:

CROBAT: Wing Attack, Confuse Ray, Supersonic, Screech
WEEZING (both): Sludge Bomb, Smog, Toxic, Explosion
VENOMOTH: Toxic, Psychic, Foresight, Supersonic
ARIADOS: String Shot, Night Shade, Giga Drain, Scary Face

Now you’ve got the Badge that LaZ and Reikku want to see but we’ll deal with those two later. For now let’s head east to Routes 15 and beyond, hopefully reaching Lavender Town, Rock Tunnel and finding out what’s up at the Power Plant.

[rt15] ROUTE 15

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Oddish [Grass/Poison] (Levels 22-26, Rate 35%)
Venonat [Bug/Poison] (Levels 24-26, Rate 30%)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 25-27, Rate 20%)
Ditto [Normal] (Level 25, Rate 5%) {Metal Powder 5%}
Pidgeotto [Normal/Flying] (Level 29, Rate 5%)
Gloom [Grass/Poison] (Levels 28-30, Rate 5%)
(TREES)
Hoppip [Grass/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 90%)
Venonat [Bug/Poison] (Level 10, Rate 5%)
Noctowl [Normal/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 4%)
Skiploom [Grass/Flying] (Level 20, Rate 1%)

The Trainers here are some schoolboys and their Teachers who are out on a fieldtrip to the Lavender Radio Tower. If you have Cut you can access the northern part of this route for a PP Up.

Schoolboy Kipp
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Voltorb [Electric]
Lv55 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Prize: P3080

Schoolboy Tommy
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Xatu [Psychic/Flying]
Lv55 Alakazam [Psychic]
Prize: P3080

Hillary and Johnny will each face you in Double Battles.

Teacher Hillary
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Aipom [Normal]
Lv56 Cubone [Ground]
Prize: P3584

Schoolboy Billy
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv53 Poliwhirl [Water]
Lv54 Paras [Bug/Grass]
Lv55 Paras [Bug/Grass]
Lv55 Ditto [Normal]
Prize: P3080

Teacher Colette
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv55 Clefairy [Normal]
Prize: P1760

Schoolboy Johnny
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Weepinbell [Grass/Poison]
Lv54 Bellsprout [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P6048

[rt14] ROUTE 14

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Oddish [Grass/Poison] (Levels 22-26, Rate 35%)
Venonat [Bug/Poison] (Levels 24-26, Rate 30%)
Ditto [Normal] (Level 23, Rate 15%) {Metal Powder 5%}
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Level 27, Rate 10%)
Gloom [Grass/Poison] (Level 30, Rate 5%)
Pidgeotto [Normal/Flying] (Level 29, Rate 5%)
(TREES)
Noctowl [Normal/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 95%)
Hoppip [Grass/Flying] (Level 20, Rate 5%)

Bird Keeper Roy
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv52 Fearow [Normal/Flying]
Lv54 Fearow [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P1512

North from Roy is the main road and a side road on the left. That side road leads to Trevor and a grassy field where you’ll find Kim who will trade her Aerodactyl Aeroy for a Chansey. Aeroy will be holding a Hard Stone. Along the main road there’s Carter.

PokeFan Trevor
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv55 Psyduck [Water]
Prize: P2420

PokeFan Carter
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv53 Bulbasaur [Grass/Poison]
Lv53 Squirtle [Water]
Lv53 Charmander [Fire]
Prize: P2332

[rt13] ROUTE 13

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Oddish [Grass/Poison] (Levels 22-26, Rate 35%)
Venonat [Bug/Poison] (Levels 24-26, Rate 30%)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 25-27, Rate 20%)
Ditto [Normal] (Level 25, Rate 5%) {Metal Powder 5%}
Pidgeotto [Normal/Flying] (Level 29, Rate 5%)
Gloom [Grass/Poison] (Levels 28-30, Rate 5%)
(TREES)
Hoppip [Grass/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 99%)
Venonat [Bug/Poison] (Level 20, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-40, Rate 100%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 80%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

This route has certainly changed – there are now more trees than before! The fences are gone but the maze design remains. From the start of the maze go north then northwest and east to the Hiker that can be seen on the way up, that’s Kenny.

Hiker Kenny
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv51 Sandslash [Ground]
Lv31 Graveler [Rock/Ground]
Lv51 Graveler [Rock/Ground]
Lv53 Golem [Rock/Ground]
Prize: P992

Back to the start of the maze, go to the right and head all the way north before following the path down to Alex.

PokeFan Alex
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv53 Nidoking [Poison/Ground]
Lv53 Slowking [Water/Psychic]
Lv53 Seaking [Water]
Prize: P2332

After Alex just stick to going east until you see Joshua on the bottom right of your screen. He’s got a full team of Pikachu!

PokeFan Joshua
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv50 Pikachu [Electric]
Lv50 Pikachu [Electric]
Lv50 Pikachu [Electric]
Lv50 Pikachu [Electric]
Lv50 Pikachu [Electric]
Lv50 Pikachu [Electric]
Prize: P2200

On the left side of the Trainer Tips signboard below Joshua is a hidden Calcium.

Northeast from Joshua are Perry and Brett.

Bird Keeper Perry
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv56 Farfetch’d [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P1568

Bird Keeper Brett
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Pidgeotto [Normal/Flying]
Lv54 Fearow [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P1512

Back to Joshua and carry on east out of the maze onto Silence Bridge.

[rt12] ROUTE 12

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Oddish [Grass/Poison] (Levels 22-26, Rate 35%)
Venonat [Bug/Poison] (Levels 24-26, Rate 30%)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 23-27, Rate 30%)
Gloom [Grass/Poison] (Levels 28-30, Rate 5%)
(TREES)
Hoppip [Grass/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 90%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 9%)
Venonat [Bug/Poison] (Level 20, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-40, Rate 100%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 84%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

While moving up on the bridge you’ll see 2 areas on the left that are each blocked by a skinny tree, there’s one Calcium in the bottom area and a Nugget in the next one. Barney is up ahead.

Fisher Barney
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv53 Gyarados [Water/Flying]
Lv52 Gyarados [Water/Flying]
Lv52 Gyarados [Water/Flying]
Prize: P1248

The younger brother of the Fishing Guru lives in the house, he’ll give you the Super Rod to finally complete the set. Past the house we’ll reach the famous T-junction where a Snorlax would be found snoozing away all those years ago. Let’s sweep through Route 11 before proceeding onwards to Lavender Town.

[rt11] ROUTE 11

**TMs Needed: Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Ekans [Poison] (Levels 12-15, Rate 40%)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 13-17, Rate 35%)
Drowzee [Psychic] (Levels 11-15, Rate 24%)
Hypno [Psychic] (Level 15, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Noctowl [Normal/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 99%)
Pidgeotto [Normal/Flying] (Level 20, Rate 1%)

The first Trainer to be seen is Herman.

Psychic Herman
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv53 Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic]
Lv53 Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic]
Lv54 Exeggutor [Grass/Psychic]
Prize: P2160

Follow the road south then west to Owen.

Youngster Owen
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv55 Growlithe [Fire]
Prize: P1540

North from him is Jason.

Youngster Jason
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv55 Sandslash [Ground]
Lv55 Crobat [Poison/Flying]
Prize: P880

Then Fidel is near the western end.

Psychic Fidel
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv56 Xatu [Psychic/Flying]
Prize: P2240

Back to Route 12 since we still don’t have the Poke Flute. The remaining Fishermen are Zelk, Martin and Kyle.

Fisher Zelk
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Remoraid [Water]
Lv54 Qwilfish [Water/Poison]
Prize: P1296

Fisher Martin
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Remoraid [Water]
Lv54 Remoraid [Water]
Prize: P1296

Fisher Kyle
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv52 Seaking [Water]
Lv53 Seaking [Water]
Lv53 Poliwhirl [Water]
Prize: P1272

[lavet] LAVENDER TOWN

“The Noble Purple Town“

**TMs Needed: Headbutt.

Places of Interest
Pokemon Center
Pokemon Mart
Kanto Radio Tower
Soul House
Lavender Volunteer Pokemon House
Name Rater’s House
Ultimate Moves Tutor’s House

LAVENDER TOWN MART
Great Ball P600
Potion P300
Super Potion P700
Max Repel P700
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Awakening P250
Burn Heal P250

Pokemon Found
(TREES)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 99%)
Noctowl [Normal/Flying] (Level 20, Rate 1%)

The once sombre town looks more lively now that it’s got a new attraction. What else is going on?

A Leaf Stone seller is in the Mart, selling them for P2100 each.

The Poke Flute tune had its own radio channel originally so now you find out that what you’ll require to deal with Snorlax is something called a PokeTar.

In the house just southwest from the Radio Tower is where the Starters can learn their ultimate moves. Sadly you can’t have all the Starters learn the moves, just the 3 best ones that you’ve got.

Mr. Fuji hasn’t returned to the Volunteer house, he went to the Soul House.

SOUL HOUSE

“May the Souls of Pokemon Rest Easy“

-1F-

You’ll find Axel here. Just like the other people present, he saw Mr. Fuji get sucked into the orange tombstone at the end of the room. There’s a Pokemon that Axel can see near the tombstone with a Silph Scope, he’ll give it to you to use and after seeing the Pokemon you’ll get attacked! Catch or defeat it!

GENGAR – The Shadow Pokemon
Level: 50
Type: Ghost/Poison
Ability: Levitate
Moves: Shadow Punch, Dream Eater, Destiny Bond, Shadow Ball

The battle is so epic that it leads to the Silph Scope being destroyed. A stairway suddenly appears where the tombstone was, Axel urges you to go downstairs and rescue Mr. Fuji. Axel wonders if this has to do with Team Saturn. Red Flag right there.

-B1F-

Pokemon Found
Gastly [Ghost/Poison] (Levels 18-25, Rate 40%)
Haunter [Ghost/Poison] (Levels 18-25, Rate 21%) {Spell Tag 5%}
Duskull [Ghost] (Levels 18-25, Rate 20%) {Spell Tag 5%}
or
Dusclops [Ghost] (Levels 18-25, Rate 20%) {Spell Tag 5%}
Sableye [Dark/Ghost] (Levels 18-25, Rate 10%)
Absol [Dark] (Levels 18-25, Rate 8%)
or
Shuppet [Ghost] (Levels 18-25, Rate 8%) {Spell Tag 5%}
Gengar [Ghost/Poison] (Levels 18-25, Rate 1%) {Spell Tag 5%}

Only ghosts appear down here and they can’t be identified because you just lost the very device which can identify them! face palm so Run or Repel your way to Mr. Fuji. He’s unharmed, he found himself down here after examining the tombstones on 1F. The Ghost-types here warned him that something bad was going to happen to Lavender. When you return to 1F you find out that a wild Zapdos has appeared and is on top of the Radio Tower! A wild and out of control Zapdos. Even Axel wants none of that, he says he’ll stay in the Soul House for safety reasons.

KANTO RADIO TOWER

-1F-

No broadcasts are happening until the Power Plant situation is sorted out, which is why the one Gentleman (Director) is freaking out. You’ll find an Escape Rope behind the plant in the recording booth. The Music Director is in the booth too, letting you know that the EXPN Card is required for you to catch Kanto’s radio stations. Too bad the radio doesn’t work. Go straight up to the rooftop, the security guard is there watching Zapdos as it sits on top of the Transmission Room building. Approach it and just when it seems like Zapdos is going to attack, it flees instead. Huh, how strange. Then there’s a loud noise from inside the tower, follow after the guard and discover that Team Saturn is in town and it looks like they’ve taken over the tower!

Saturn Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv56 Crawdaunt [Water/Dark]
Lv54 Lanturn [Water/Electric]
Prize: P2808

Saturn Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv56 Magneton [Electric/Steel]
Lv55 Electrode [Electric]
Prize: P2860

-2F-

Saturn Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv55 Mightyena [Dark]
Lv55 Poochyena [Dark]
Prize: P2860

An Admin is facing the stairs on 1F so if you need to heal up do it now.

-1F-

Saturn Admin Battle
Saturn Admin
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Sceptile [Grass] {Overgrow}
Lv53 Blaziken [Fire/Fighting] {Blaze}
Lv53 Swampert [Water/Ground] {Torrent}
Prize: P2756

**BATTLE NOTES:

SCEPTILE: Leaf Blade, Agility, Slam, Detect
BLAZIKEN: Quick Attack, Blaze Kick, Slash, Mirror Move
SWAMPERT: Take Down, Muddy Water, Protect, Earthquake

The next guy’s a Super Admin.

Saturn Admin Battle
Saturn Admin
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv56 Salamence [Dragon/Flying] {Intimidate}
Lv54 Dragonite [Dragon/Flying] {Inner Focus}
Lv56 Gyarados [Water/Flying] {Intimidate}
Prize: P2912

**BATTLE NOTES:

SALAMENCE: Protect, Dragonbreath, Scary Face, Fly
DRAGONITE: Dragon Rage, Slam, Agility, Safeguard
GYARADOS: Hydro Pump, Rain Dance, Dragon Dance, Hyper Beam

And then you have a chat with Russel. He expected to find you here and you certainly didn’t disappoint. As long as these troublemakers continue their silly little activities, you will be there to stop them.

Saturn Boss Battle
Saturn Boss Russel
((2 Hyper Potions + 1 Full Heal))
Lv59 Manectric [Electric] {Static}
Lv54 Electrode [Electric] {Soundproof}
Lv56 Electabuzz [Electric] {Static}
Lv59 Jolteon [Electric] {Volt Absorb}
Prize: P3068

**BATTLE NOTES:

MANECTRIC: Charge, Thunder, Howl, Bite
ELECTRODE: Explosion, Swift, Light Screen, Sonicboom
ELECTABUZZ: Thunder Punch, Thunder Wave, Thunderbolt, Earthquake
JOLTEON: Thunder, Agility, Double Kick, Pin Missile

Taking a break from chasing after Pokemon, Team Saturn came here to broadcast a message to Team Rocket and call them out. The response is swift and a couple of Grunts arrive, led by their new boss Silver! You would think it makes some sense given who Silver is related to…but in this universe Silver is Russel’s son instead! What a plot twist. Where’s Giovanni then for this bombshell revelation? Silver has taken over Team Rocket and now it looks like he’s stronger than ever before. As for Russel he has a new enemy to deal with now. Things have really gotten interesting. After both Teams leave, the Director thanks you for saving the tower with a cool P10000. But as long as the Power Plant is still down, the tower’s troubles aren’t over just yet. Outside you’ll find Axel, who missed out on all the action since he was hiding. Despite that though, he’ll challenge you to a battle just to see how much you’ve improved. Doesn’t sound too worried about Team Saturn and the “new” Team Rocket causing trouble around Kanto, does he?

Trainer Battle
Trainer Axel
((2 Hyper Potions))
Lv56 Quagsire [Water/Ground] {Damp} (Leftovers)
Lv55 Electabuzz [Electric] {Static} (Leftovers)
Lv55 Weezing [Poison] {Levitate} (Leftovers)
Lv56 Salamence [Dragon/Flying] {Intimidate} (Leftovers)
Lv56 Arcanine [Fire] {Intimidate} (Leftovers)
Lv57 Hitmonlee [Fighting] {Limber} (Leftovers)
Prize: P1120

**BATTLE NOTES:

QUAGSIRE: Surf, Earthquake, Ice Beam, Rest
ELECTABUZZ: Thunderbolt, Ice Punch, Brick Break, Quick Attack
WEEZING: Pain Split, Will-O-Wisp, Fire Blast, Thunderbolt
SALAMENCE: Dragon Dance, Aerial Ace, Earthquake, Rock Slide
ARCANINE: Fire Blast, Frustration, Crunch, Extremespeed
HITMONLEE: Brick Break, Mach Punch, Earthquake, Bulk Up

No new information about what Team Saturn will get up to next so Axel is headed to the Power Plant now. Let’s head north to cover the south side of Route 10.

[rt10s] ROUTE 10 (South)

The only Trainers here are Robert, the first person that you’ll see when you arrive, and Jim who is over by the northeast corner.

PokeFan Robert
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv55 Quagsire [Water/Ground]
Prize: P2420

On the right from Robert’s spot are 3 Headbutt trees, there’s a hidden Nanab Berry on the free tile between them.

Hiker Jim
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv56 Machop [Fighting]
Prize: P1792

We find yet another roadblock, this time it’s a Scientist standing by the Rock Tunnel entrance. He won’t move because there’s a fight between explorers which is going on inside the cave – a fight over fossils that they found. I kid you not 🙂 until that fight is over, no Rock Tunnel action for you from this side. So back to Lavender and head west to Route 8.

[rt08] ROUTE 8

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Headbutt

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Meowth [Normal] (Levels 18-28, Rate 30%) {Nugget 5%}
Pidgeotto [Normal/Flying] (Levels 18-28, Rate 20%)
Jigglypuff [Normal] (Levels 16-28, Rate 10%) {Oran Berry 50%}
Abra [Psychic] (Levels 16-28, Rate 10%) {Twisted Spoon 5%}
Kadabra [Psychic] (Levels 17-28, Rate 10%) {Twisted Spoon 5%}
Growlithe [Fire] (Levels 15-28, Rate 10%) {Rawst Berry 50%}
Haunter [Ghost/Poison] (Levels 19-28, Rate 5%) {Spell Tag 5%}
Noctowl [Normal/Flying] (Levels 17-28, Rate 4%)
Snubbull [Normal] (Levels 17-28, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Meowth [Normal] (Level 10, Rate 60%) {Nugget 5%}
Noctowl [Normal/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 39%)
Skitty [Normal] (Level 20, Rate 1%) {Leppa Berry 5%}

A simple path here, no surprises. Just follow the road to the Saffron east Gate. Along the way you’ll see Tom, Sam and the trio of Bikers who call themselves the Kanto Pokemon Federation.

Super Nerd Tom
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Lv54 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Lv54 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Prize: P1296

Super Nerd Sam
((2 Hyper Potions))
Lv56 Grimer [Poison]
Lv56 Muk [Poison]
Prize: P1344

Biker Zeke
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Koffing [Poison]
Lv54 Koffing [Poison]
Prize: P1080

Biker Harris
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv56 Flareon [Fire]
Prize: P1120

Biker Dwayne
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv53 Koffing [Poison]
Lv54 Koffing [Poison]
Lv54 Koffing [Poison]
Lv55 Koffing [Poison]
Prize: P1100

Back in Saffron and into the northern Gate to show off the Soul Badge to Laz and Reikku. They don’t believe that you actually got it, so you end up battling them one after the other to prove it. Classic case of finding ROM hack creators in their own games, it never gets old.

Special Battle
Developer Laz
((2 Hyper Potions + 1 Full Heal))
Lv58 Pidgeot [Normal/Flying] {Keen Eye}
Lv58 Tyranitar [Rock/Dark] {Sand Stram}
Lv59 Flygon [Ground/Dragon] {Levitate}
Lv59 Metagross [Steel/Psychic] {Clear Body}
Lv60 Medicham [Fighting/Psychic] {Pure Power}
Lv61 Gengar [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate}
Prize: P1220

**BATTLE NOTES:

PIDGEOT: Whirlwind, Fly, Steel Wing, Protect
TYRANITAR: Earthquake, Rock Slide, Blizzard, Protect
FLYGON: Sandstorm, Crunch, Toxic, Dragon Claw
METAGROSS: Meteor Mash, Iron Defense, Earthquake, Shadow Ball
MEDICHAM: Recover, Hi Jump Kick, Shadow Ball, Psychic
GENGAR: Psychic, Shadow Ball, Confuse Ray, Protect

Developer Zeikku
((2 Hyper Potions + 1 Full Heal))
Lv61 Shiny Noctowl [Normal/Flying] {Insomnia}
Lv58 Gardevoir [Psychic] {Synchronize}
Lv59 Charizard [Fire/Flying] {Blaze}
Lv59 Sceptile [Grass] {Overgrow}
Lv60 Ampharos [Electric] {Static}
Lv60 Feraligatr [Water] {Torrent}
Prize: P1160

**BATTLE NOTES:

NOCTOWL: Psychic, Shadow Ball, Hypnosis, Dream Eater
GARDEVOIR: Psychic, Thunderbolt, Hypnosis, Dream Eater
CHARIZARD: Blast Burn, Flamethrower, Thunder Punch, Fly
SCEPTILE: Frenzy Plant, Sludge Bomb, Body Slam, Leaf Blade
AMPHAROS: Thunder, Fire Punch, Thunder Wave, Body Slam
FERALIGATR: Ice Punch, Crunch, Surf, Hydro Cannon

Well, you certainly showed them. They leave and we can move on to Route 5.

[rt05] ROUTE 5

**TMs Needed: Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 13-22, Rate 40%)
Meowth [Normal] (Levels 10-22, Rate 35%)
Oddish [Grass/Poison] (Levels 13-22, Rate 25%) {Nugget 5%}
(TREES)
Ledyba [Bug/Flying] (Levels 10-20, Rate 100%)

In the house on the hill you’ll scare an old woman enough to get a Cleanse Tag from her (you have to talk to her either during the day or at night). The Underground Path which links this route to Route 6 is here but closed because of the Power Plant problem. Go straight on north for the blue city.

[cerulc] CERULEAN CITY

“A Mysterious Blue Aura Surrounds It“

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Headbutt.

Places of Interest
Pokemon Center
Pokemon Mart
Cerulean City Gym
Bike Shop (Closed)
Cerulean Cave

CERULEAN CITY MART
Great Ball P600
Ultra Ball P1200
Super Potion P700
Super Repel P500
Full Heal P600
X Defend P550
X Attack P500
Dire Hit P650
Harbor Mail P50

Pokemon Found
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 10-20, Rate 100%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-40, Rate 100%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 84%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

Home of the second Kanto Gym and of one friend to a certain Trainer who is forever 10 years old (but FINALLY became a “Pokemon Master” after 20 years haha). What’s good in Cerulean?

The Bike Shop is closed since the new business is now in Goldenrod. Behind the northwest houses you’ll find the Water Stone seller (P2100 per stone). In the northeast part of town is the home of the Sticker collecting big sister that we heard about in Cianwood. Pick something to brag about and she’ll give you a fancy Sticker to pimp up your Trainer card. Xzibit would be proud. Outside that house is a little boy, that’s the Light Screen Tutor. Is he old enough to be teaching moves…?

Oddly enough, the Gym is empty. Where’s everyone? Let’s check Cerulean Cape, perhaps Misty is there (and not occupied with a date). On the way north to Nugget Bridge you’ll meet Zane and his full team. He has been challenging the Kanto Gyms and now he believes he is ready to put this rivalry to rest!

Rival Battle
Pokemon Trainer Zane
((2 Hyper Potions))
Lv58 Breloom [Grass/Fighting] {Effect Spore} (Leftovers)
Lv56 Lapras [Water/Ice] {Water Absorb} (Leftovers)
Lv57 Porygon2 [Normal] {Trace} (Leftovers)
Lv60 Houndoom [Dark/Fire] {Early Bird} (Leftovers)
Lv61 Heracross [Bug/Fighting] {Swarm} (Leftovers)
Lv62 Umbreon [Dark] {Synchronize} (Leftovers)
Prize: P7440

**BATTLE NOTES:

BRELOOM: Spore, Sky Uppercut, Swords Dance, Leech Seed
LAPRAS: Rest, Sleep Talk, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt
PORYGON2: Thunderbolt, Ice Beam, Psychic, Recover
HOUNDOOM: Sunny Day, Solarbeam, Fire Blast, Crunch
HERACROSS: Swords Dance, Megahorn, Rock Slide, Brick Break
UMBREON: Mean Look, Protect, Wish, Toxic

Just when it seemed like he was going in a new direction he’s back to typical Rival mode, vowing to defeat you next time. But he has a gift you, HM08 Dive! That’s very generous of him, considering he aims to almost murder your Pokemon in the next match 🙂 the HMs have all been obtained now but you need the Earth Badge in order to use Dive outside of battles.

[rt24] ROUTE 24

**HMs Needed: Surf.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Oddish [Grass/Poison] (Levels 12-22, Rate 25%)
Weedle [Bug/Poison] (Levels 7-22, Rate 20%)
Caterpie [Bug] (Levels 7-22, Rate 20%)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 11-22, Rate 15%)
Abra [Psychic] (Levels 8-22, Rate 15%) {Twisted Spoon 5%}
Kakuna [Bug/Poison] (Levels 8-22, Rate 4%)
Metapod [Bug] (Levels 8-22, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-40, Rate 100%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 84%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

No more challengers on Nugget Bridge, instead the Trainers have moved up to Route 25. In the southwest area is the entrance to Cerulean Cave, waiting to be explored. If you think you are ready to dive in there then carry on reading because I’m going to cover that next. If you’re not ready, continue north from Nugget Bridge onto Route 25.

[ceruca] CERULEAN CAVE

**HMs Needed: Surf, Rock Smash.

-1F-

Pokemon Found
Kadabra [Psychic] (Levels 58-67, Rate 25%) {Twisted Spoon 5%}
Ditto [Normal] (Levels 58-67, Rate 25%) {Metal Powder 5%}
Parasect [Bug/Grass] (Levels 55-64, Rate 14%) {Tinymushroom 50%/Big Mushroom 5%}
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 52-61, Rate 11%)
Magneton [Electric/Steel] (Levels 55, Rate 10%) {Magnet 5%}
Machoke [Fighting] (Level 52, Rate 10%) {Focus Band 5%}
Electrode [Electric] (Level 64, Rate 4%)
Wobbuffet [Psychic] (Level 61, Rate 1%)
(ROCKS)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 40-60, Rate 91%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 50-65, Rate 9%) {Hard Stone 5%}
(SURF)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 40-60, Rate 91%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 55-60, Rate 9%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 20%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-35, Rate 16%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 20-30, Rate 4%)

As you would expect, a number of high level Pokemon are here and that makes this place a fine spot for training for the time being. Surf up to northeast corner and climb the ladder.

-2F-

Pokemon Found
Kadabra [Psychic] (Levels 58-67, Rate 25%) {Twisted Spoon 5%}
Ditto [Normal] (Levels 58-67, Rate 25%) {Metal Powder 5%}
Parasect [Bug/Grass] (Levels 55-64, Rate 14%) {Tinymushroom 50%/Big Mushroom 5%}
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 52-61, Rate 11%)
Magneton [Electric/Steel] (Levels 55, Rate 10%) {Magnet 5%}
Machoke [Fighting] (Level 52, Rate 10%) {Focus Band 5%}
Electrode [Electric] (Level 64, Rate 4%)
Wobbuffet [Psychic] (Level 61, Rate 1%)
(ROCKS)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 40-60, Rate 91%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 50-65, Rate 9%) {Hard Stone 5%}

Follow the path all the way to the bottom right to pick up an Escape Rope. Return to 1F and Surf west then south to a spot that is dotted with breakable rocks. You’ll find a Red Shard among them. On the western rocky platform there’s a Star Piece and a ladder near it which leads to a 2F corridor that ends with a Max Repel. In the top right corner of the southeastern rocky platform is a Guard Spec. and the ladder near it leads to a corridor that ends with a Max Ether. Before climbing the ladder at the center of 1F, check the rock on the left side of the ladder’s platform for a hidden Ultra Ball.

Back in the maze, go along the first turn that you’ll reach and head south until you reach 3 paths: a left path which is blocked by a rock, a south path and a right path). Enter the right path and stick with it all the way to the northwest side where there’s a ladder back to 1F. After that ladder is the one which leads to the basement.

-B1F-

Pokemon Found
Kadabra [Psychic] (Levels 58-67, Rate 25%) {Twisted Spoon 5%}
Ditto [Normal] (Levels 58-67, Rate 25%) {Metal Powder 5%}
Parasect [Bug/Grass] (Levels 55-64, Rate 14%) {Tinymushroom 50%/Big Mushroom 5%}
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 52-61, Rate 11%)
Magneton [Electric/Steel] (Levels 55, Rate 10%) {Magnet 5%}
Machoke [Fighting] (Level 52, Rate 10%) {Focus Band 5%}
Electrode [Electric] (Level 64, Rate 4%)
Wobbuffet [Psychic] (Level 61, Rate 1%)
(ROCKS)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 40-60, Rate 91%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 50-65, Rate 9%) {Hard Stone 5%}
(SURF)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 40-60, Rate 91%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 55-60, Rate 9%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 20%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 40%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-35, Rate 16%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 20-30, Rate 4%)

Among the rocks in the northeast corner is a Parlyz Heal. Then over on the southwest platform where Mewtwo would usually be found, you’ll find a DNA Sample (it’s not actually show, you have to press A on the tile in between the two rocks to pick it up). It’s the very first time I’m finding this, because during my original playthrough I didn’t check that spot after not finding what I thought might be down here (Mewtwo). The thought of checking for an unseen item hadn’t even crossed my mind 🙂 but I am more careful now in my walkthroughs. The description for the DNA Sample just points out where it is from and states that its use is unknown. Because this game is incomplete, the DNA Sample will remain just a Key Item that you carry around. According to creator LaZ it was meant to be related to an NPC on Mandarin Island, which is where the current update ends. Exit the cave and continue to Route 25.

[rt25] ROUTE 25

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Oddish [Grass/Poison] (Levels 13-22, Rate 25%)
Weedle [Bug/Poison] (Levels 8-22, Rate 20%)
Caterpie [Bug] (Levels 8-22, Rate 20%)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 11-22, Rate 15%)
Abra [Psychic] (Levels 9-22, Rate 15%) {Twisted Spoon 5%}
Kakuna [Bug/Poison] (Levels 9-22, Rate 4%)
Metapod [Bug] (Levels 9-22, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Level 10, Rate 60%)
Ledyba [Bug/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 30%)
Sandshrew [Ground] (Level 10, Rate 5%)
Sentret [Normal] (Level 10, Rate 4%) {Oran Berry 5%}
Surskit [Bug/Water] (Level 20, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 20-40, Rate 100%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 20-30, Rate 40%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 5%)

On the northwest hill there’s a hidden Elixir on the rock next to the big tree. Then follow the road east to meet the 6 Trainers that have to be defeated for a prize.

Schoolboy Dudley
((1 Super Potion))
Lv57 Scyther [Bug/Flying]
Prize: P3192

Just before you meet Ellen, you can follow that path between the trees behind her to reach an Orange Mail.

Lass Ellen
((1 Super Potion))
Lv55 Wigglytuff [Normal]
Lv57 Granbull [Normal]
Prize: P1596

Schoolboy Joe
((1 Super Potion))
Lv57 Tangela [Grass]
Lv58 Vaporeon [Water]
Prize: P3248

Lass Laura
((1 Super Potion))
Lv58 Gloom [Grass/Poison]
Lv56 Bellossom [Grass]
Lv57 Pidgeot [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P1568

Camper Lloyd
((1 Super Potion))
Lv59 Nidoking [Poison/Ground]
Prize: P1180

Lass Shannon
((1 Super Potion))
Lv57 Paras [Bug/Grass]
Lv58 Paras [Bug/Grass]
Lv56 Parasect [Bug/Grass]
Prize: P1624

Those were the 6 Trainers…but then there’s Pat, who is only here to ambush people who’ve just dealt with those 6. Scumbag Pat indeed 🙂

Super Nerd Pat
((1 Super Potion))
Lv56 Porygon [Normal]
Prize: P1344

In the blocked off area behind him you’ll find a Protein. At the end of the main path is Kevin, speak to him to receive TWO prizes: a Nugget and one more battle.

Cooltrainer Kevin
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv58 Rhyhorn [Ground/Rock]
Lv58 Charmeleon [Fire]
Lv57 Wartortle [Water]
Prize: P2088

Damn, even the usual dating spot by Cerulean Cape is empty. What’s going on here? Bill’s grandfather is in the Sea Cottage though, house-sitting while Bill is away in Johto. If today is Wednesday then you can play the TM Finder mini game in the cave behind the cottage. It involves using a breakable shovel to dig around for TMs. Any TMs that you manage to find before the shovel reaches its limit are yours. P2000 to play the game, but if you say No after he asks you to play he’ll drop the price to P1000 since you know his grandson 🙂

Well since Misty isn’t here, only one place remains for us to check so return to Cerulean and head east to Route 9. Bring Pokemon that know Cut, Surf and Waterfall.

[rt09] ROUTE 9

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 16-17, Rate 25%)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 14-16, Rate 24%)
Raticate [Normal] (Levels 14-19, Rate 11%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Level 11, Rate 10%)
Ekans [Poison] (Level 15, Rate 10%)
Fearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 13-19, Rate 10%) {Sharp Beak 5%}
Venonat [Bug/Poison] (Level 17, Rate 5%)
Venomoth [Bug/Poison] (Levels 13-19, Rate 4%) {Silver Powder 5%}
Marowak [Ground] (Levels 17-19, Rate 1%) {Thick Club 5%}
(TREES)
Venonat [Bug/Poison] (Level 10, Rate 95%)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 4%)
Venomoth [Bug/Poison] (Level 10, Rate 1%) {Silver Powder 5%}
(SURF)
Goldeen [Water] (Level 20, Rate 95%)
Seaking [Water] (Level 20, Rate 4%)
Clamperl [Water] (Level 20, Rate 1%) {Blue Shard 5%}
(OLD ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-10, Rate 80%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 10-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 10-25, Rate 95%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 20-40, Rate 5%)

The road will turn south onto a path of slopes, after jumping a couple of them you’ll face Edna in a Double Battle.

Picnicker Edna
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv57 Nidorina [Poison]
Lv58 Raichu [Electric]
Prize: P3248

Head north then northwest to find Sid.

Camper Sid
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv56 Dugtrio [Ground]
Lv57 Marowak [Ground] (Thick Club)
Lv58 Poliwrath [Water/Fighting]
Prize: P1140

Back to Edna’s area and carry on east to Dean.

Camper Dean
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv56 Golduck [Water]
Lv57 Sandslash [Ground]
Prize: P1140

Below him is a Smoke Ball and if you stay in that area as you move to the right you’ll find Sidney.

Hiker Sidney
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv56 Dugtrio [Ground]
Lv56 Onix [Rock/Ground]
Prize: P1792

Northeast from Dean there’s Tim, one Dream Mail and Heidi.

Hiker Tim
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv54 Graveler [Rock/Ground]
Lv54 Graveler [Rock/Ground]
Lv54 Graveler [Rock/Ground]
Prize: P1728

Picnicker Heidi
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv55 Skiploom [Grass/Flying]
Lv55 Skiploom [Grass/Flying]
Prize: P1540

Then you’ll reach the river that flows south to Route 10 and the Power Plant. Continue on land, heading south to find a Burn Heal among some trees before reaching the PokeCenter and Rock Tunnel’s entrance. A Scientist in the PC reveals that the Power Plant’s Manager needs the help of a strong Trainer because something has been stolen from there. Heal up and return to the river, Surf onto the northern bank where you’ll find TM40 Defense Curl and the entrance to what we’ll call “Route 9 Cave”.

[rt09c] ROUTE 9 CAVE

Pokemon Found
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 22-28, Rate 40%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 22-28, Rate 20%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 22-28, Rate 20%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 22-28, Rate 10%)
Paras [Bug/Grass] (Levels 22-28, Rate 8%) {Tinymushroom 50%/Big Mushroom 5%}
Magnemite [Electric/Steel] (Levels 22-28, Rate 1%)
Magneton [Electric/Steel] (Levels 28-28, Rate 1%) {Magnet 5%}

It is a shortcut from the Power Plant, the only thing you can get from this side is TM33 Ice Punch. Exit and Surf down river.

[rt10n] ROUTE 10 (North)

**HMs/TMs Needed: Surf, Waterfall, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Voltorb [Electric] (Levels 14-24, Rate 40%)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 13-24, Rate 35%)
Ekans [Poison] (Levels 11-24, Rate 20%)
Pikachu [Electric] (Levels 13-24, Rate 4%)
Electabuzz [Electric] (Levels 17-24, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 90%)
Venonat [Bug/Poison] (Level 10, Rate 9%)
Venomoth [Bug/Poison] (Level 20, Rate 1%) {Silver Powder 5%}
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-40, Rate 100%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 84%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

No sign of Misty outside or inside the Power Plant, but Axel is there and he confirms what we’ve heard about something being stolen: it’s a part which the new generator requires. Axel suspects that Team Rocket is responsible for the theft. On the way to the generator room to speak with the Manager, you’ll find a Scientist seated on one of the blue seats. This is Forest, he wants to trade his Magneton Maggie for a Dugtrio. Maggie will be holding a Big Mushroom. The Manager is boiling mad about the situation, too furious to be of much help so go back to Axel and leave. As you do, the policeman standing near the entrance shares some information that he has received about an odd character who has been spotted in Cerulean. Bingo. Return to Cerulean and enter the Gym, you’ll bump into the suspect as he dashes for the exit – a foreign-sounding Rocket Grunt who is in a rush to get to Cinnabar Island. At least he isn’t rude like the usual Grunt 🙂 after he leaves, go over to the central section of the walkway and check the top left corner, you’ll find the Machine Part. Back to the Power Plant, return the Machine Part to the Manager and receive TM07 Zap Cannon as a reward. Axel learns about what the Rocket Grunt said and sets Cinnabar Island as his next destination, which could be where Team Saturn are as well. Axel says he’ll find a way to access Diglett’s Cave too. Fingers crossed for that. With the generator up and running again, the Magnet Train can resume its services and the Kanto Radio Tower can broadcast. Go back to the tower and receive the Program from the Director. You are to deliver it to the other Director in the Johto Radio Tower. But you need a Pass first for the Magnet Train, and the person who will give you one is the Copycat Girl in Saffron. Go and speak to her, she says she lost one of her dolls in Vermilion and if you can retrieve it for her she’ll give you the Pass. The doll is the Clefairy Poke Doll in the Pokemon Fan Club. Speak to the man sitting next to it to receive the Doll then return it to Copycat Girl. You’ll get the Pass, then go board the Magnet Train back to Johto to deliver the Program. The Director will give you the PokeTar as thanks.

Return to Kanto and then Cerulean’s Cape, this time Misty is there and is on that secret date 🙂 Right on cue, as soon as you arrive, Misty’s date runs off. Misty confronts you for spoiling things but once she sees your Johto Badges she gets back to business and will await your challenge at the Gym. Who was that guy anyway…?

[g13] CERULEAN CITY GYM

**HMs Needed: Surf.

Leader: Misty – The Tomboyish Mermaid

Everyone is here now, let’s get to work. On the left is Briana, on the right is Parker and Diana is the final Gym Trainer. They won’t come to you while you’re on the walkway, you’ll have to Surf to them.

Swimmer(F) Briana
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv62 Seaking [Water]
Lv61 Seaking [Water]
Prize: P1952

Swimmer(M) Parker
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv60 Horsea [Water]
Lv62 Horsea [Water]
Lv61 Seadra [Water]
Prize: P2440

Swimmer(F) Diana
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv59 Golduck [Water]
Prize: P1888

How much stronger has Misty gotten over these past 3 years?

Gym Battle
Leader Misty
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv62 Golduck [Water] {Damp}
Lv62 Lapras [Water/Ice] {Water Absorb}
Lv61 Quagsire [Water/Ground] {Damp}
Lv63 Starmie [Water/Psychic] {Illuminate}
Prizes: P3780 + Cascade Badge

**BATTLE NOTES:

GOLDUCK: Surf, Disable, Psych Up, Psychic
LAPRAS: Surf, Perish Song, Blizzard, Rain Dance
QUAGSIRE: Surf, Amnesia, Earthquake, Rain Dance
STARMIE: Surf, Confuse Ray, Recover, Ice Beam

And so ends the Cerulean City arc. We’ve got the PokeTar now so return to Vermilion, tune up the band and wake Snorlax up! Catch or defeat it.

SNORLAX – The Sleeping Pokemon
Level: 50
Type: Normal
Abilities: Immunity/Thick Fat
Moves: Sleep Talk, Block, Covet, Rollout
Item: Chesto Berry

Lovely, the locals can thank you for clearing the road up. Bring a Pokemon that can Cut and let’s finally get through Diglett’s Cave.

[dicav] DIGLETT’S CAVE

Pokemon Found
Diglett [Ground] (Levels 4-32, Rate 95%)
Dugtrio [Ground] (Levels 29-31, Rate 5%)

3 years later and it’s still a straightforward cave, follow the path northwest to the exit and step out onto Route 2.

[rt02] ROUTE 2

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 2-5, Rate 45%)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 2-5, Rate 45%)
Caterpie [Bug] (Levels 4-5, Rate 5%)
Weedle [Bug/Poison] (Levels 4-5, Rate 5%)
(TREES)
Caterpie [Bug] (Level 10, Rate 90%)
Ledyba [Bug/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 9%)
Butterfree [Bug/Flying] (Level 20, Rate 1%) {Silver Powder 5%}

Behind the cave there’s one Carbos and to the south from the entrance is a house. The man inside will give you a Nugget just for paying him a visit. Continue south to a few slopes, in between them you’ll find a Dire Hit, and then there’s a Gate occupied by one of Prof. Oak’s Lab Aides. Further down from the Gate, at the bottom of a few more slopes is an Elixir. Then Cut the skinny tree on the left and step into the green city.

[viric] VIRIDIAN CITY

“The Eternally Green Paradise“

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf, Headbutt.

Places of Interest
Pokemon Center
Pokemon Mart
Viridian City Gym
Trainer House

VIRIDIAN CITY MART
Ultra Ball P1200
Hyper Potion P1200
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Awakening P250
Burn Heal P250
Retro Mail P50

Pokemon Found
(TREES)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 95%)
Sentret [Normal] (Levels 10-20, Rate 5%) {Oran Berry 5%}
(SURF)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 20-40, Rate 100%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 20-30, Rate 40%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 5%)

It’s been MANY years since I followed the anime or snapped my fingers in tune to that 2 B A Master album, but I gotta ask – is Viridian City still the only city which actually got its own song? Some of you might remember it, that one “I’m on the road to Viridian City.” Perhaps some other cities from later generations got their own songs. Anyway, I digressed, welcome to Viridian 🙂 We’ll have a look around, then travel south to Pallet Town before turning north to cover Pewter City and beyond. When it’s time to travel to Cinnabar Island we’ll just Fly back to Pallet and carry on.

The snoozing guy by the southwest pond will give you TM42 Dream Eater.
At the Trainer House you get to battle a clone of yourself (a.k.a Cal) once per day. The clone has the same Pokemon you have, same levels, same number of party members. Original Cal would just have the fully evolved Johto Starters.

The new Gym Leader isn’t around. Apparently he’s some guy from Pallet Town. I wonder who that is…

To the west of town is Route 22 which would begin the road to the Indigo Plateau during its hey day. Now? Not really.

[rt22] ROUTE 22

**HMs/TMs Needed: Surf, Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 2-5, Rate 45%)
Mankey [Fighting] (Levels 2-5, Rate 45%)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 3-5, Rate 10%)
(TREES)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Levels 10-20, Rate 100%)
(SURF)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 20-40, Rate 100%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 20-30, Rate 40%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 5%)

No ambush along the north road from a certain original Rival this time, instead you’ll find Gareth a little further to the left near the pond. Our very first (and only) encounter with a Trainer of the Eletist class. Come prepared, his team has some handy items that you might to “borrow”.

Eletist Battle
Eletist Gareth
((2 Hyper Potions + 1 Full Heal + 1 Full Restore))
Lv56 Hitmonlee [Fighting] {Limber} (King’s Rock)
Lv57 Medicham [Fighting/Psychic] {Pure Power} (Focus Band)
Lv59 Electabuzz [Electric] {Static} (Quick Claw)
Lv62 Tyranitar [Rock/Dark] {Sand Stream} (Salac Berry)
Prize: P1488

**BATTLE NOTES:

HITMONLEE: Brick Break, Reversal, Endure, Rock Tomb
MEDICHAM: Hi Jump Kick, Recover, Psychic, Fire Punch
ELECTABUZZ: Thunderbolt, Swift, Light Screen, Ice Punch
TYRANITAR: Earthquake, Crunch, Rock Slide, Thunderbolt

That’s all, the League Front Gate is next but no access to Mt. Silver yet so forget about it. Back to Viridian and south we go.

[rt01] ROUTE 1

**TMs Needed: Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 2-5, Rate 50%)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 2-5, Rate 50%)
(TREES)
Furret [Normal] (Level 10, Rate 90%)
Hoothoot [Normal/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 9%)
Sentret [Normal] (Level 20, Rate 1%)

Along this starter route of all routes you’ll find Danny and then Quinn before arriving in the town where everything began all those years ago now.

Schoolboy Danny
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv57 Jynx [Ice/Psychic]
Lv55 Electabuzz [Electric]
Lv62 Magmar [Fire]
Prize: P3472

Cooltrainer Quinn
Lv60 Ivysaur [Grass/Poison]
Lv60 Starmie [Water/Psychic]
Prize: P2160

[paleto] PALLET TOWN

“A Tranquil Setting of Peace & Purity“

**HMs Needed: Surf.

Places of Interest
Red’s House
Blue’s House
Oak Pokemon Research Lab

Pokemon Found
(SURF)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 10-20, Rate 99%)
Staryu [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 1%) {Stardust 50%/Star Piece 5%}
(NO FISHING)

Same old Pallet Town, let’s see who is still around:

That Cooltrainer near Red’s house is Valo, an old friend of Red’s who is here to visit. He’s got time for a quick match too if you’re up for it.

Player Battle
Player Valo
((4 Full Restores))
Lv59 Typhlosion [Fire] {Blaze} (Leftovers)
Lv58 Pichu [Electric] {Static} (Leftovers)
Lv59 Ampharos [Electric] {Static}
Lv60 Aggron [Steel/Rock] {Sturdy} (Leftovers)
Lv61 Gardevoir [Psychic] {Synchronize}
Lv62 Metagross [Steel/Psychic] {Clear Body}
Prize: P1856

**BATTLE NOTES:

TYPHLOSION: Return, Thunder Punch, Earthquake, Flamethrower
PICHU: Volt Tackle, Thunder Punch, Iron Tail, Double Team
AMPHAROS: Reflect, Thunder, Double Team, Hyper Beam
AGGRON: Earthquake, Flamethrower, Ice Punch, Thunder
GARDEVOIR: Recover, Psychic, Substitute, Thunderbolt
METAGROSS: Psychic, Meteor Mash, Substitute, Hyper Beam

Red’s mom is home, she’s fine but worried about her son because there hasn’t been any word from him. Where could he be now, hmm…?

The Bug Catcher near Blue’s house is the Belly Drum Tutor. Blue’s big sister Daisy is home, just to update you on what Blue is up to these days and as a result frustrating the Trainers who want to challenge the final Gym 🙂 that’s Blue, alright.

At the Lab you’ll find Prof. Oak and he is happy to see that you are in Kanto now. Once you’ve collected all the Kanto Gym Badges you must see Oak again. That’s Pallet Town for now, return to Viridian and back to Route 2 so that we cover the main road. On the way to the first Viridian Forest Gate you’ll see Rob then Doug.

Bug Catcher Rob
Lv62 Beedrill [Bug/Poison]
Lv63 Butterfree [Bug/Flying]
Prize: P252

Bug Catcher Doug
Lv61 Ariados [Bug/Poison]
Prize: P244

There’s a Max Potion right by the Gate entrance.

[virif] VIRIDIAN FOREST

**TMs Needed: Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Weedle [Bug/Poison] (Levels 10-20, Rate 40%)
Kakuna [Bug/Poison] (Levels 10-20, Rate 35%)
Caterpie [Bug] (Levels 10-20, Rate 19%)
Oddish [Grass/Poison] (Levels 10-20, Rate 4%)
Wurmple [Bug] (Levels 10-20, Rate 1%)
Anorith [Rock/Bug] (Levels 10-20, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Level 10, Rate 100%)

A lot of trees had been cut down in the original games and Viridian Forest was no longer the big green maze that it used to be. In this game though, that big green maze is waiting for you. From the Gate go straight up to the big tree facing it and check the bottom left side for a hidden Antidote.

On the far left from the tree there’s Timmy and on the far right there’s Jason.

Bug Catcher Timmy
((1 Full Restore))
Lv61 Beedrill [Bug/Poison]
Lv60 Beautifly [Bug/Flying]
Prize: P240

Go north from Timmy’s area until you can turn left, there’s a Poke Ball in the corner.

Bug Catcher Jason
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv62 Victreebel [Grass/Poison]
Lv61 Vileplume [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P244

Go north a few steps until you see a path of grass extending to the left, follow that path to find a Potion between 3 big trees. Return to the right and continue going up to find Jim.

Bug Catcher Jim
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv61 Ledian [Bug/Flying]
Lv63 Ariados [Bug/Poison]
Prize: P252

Just to the west from Jim is an Antidote next to a log. Continue going left along the grass until you can turn south to find a Potion. On the left is a sandy patch, go north from there to reach Ashley the final Trainer.

Bug Catcher Ashley
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv61 Ninjask [Bug/Flying]
Lv61 Yanma [Bug/Flying]
Prize: P244

Head back down to the sandy patch and move up through the grass on the left. Along the way you’ll see a tree stump on the left, there’s a hidden Potion on it. Carry on through the north Gate and back on the north side of Route 2 to find Ed before arriving in Pewter.

Bug Catcher Ed
Lv57 Beedrill [Bug/Poison]
Lv58 Beedrill [Bug/Poison]
Lv58 Beedrill [Bug/Poison]
Prize: P232

[pewc] PEWTER CITY

“A Stone Gray City“

Places of Interest
Pokemon Center
Pokemon Mart
Pewter City Gym
Pewter Museum of Science (Closed for Renovations)

PEWTER CITY MART
Great Ball P600
Hyper Potion P1200
Super Repel P500
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Awakening P250
Burn Heal P250

Brock’s hometown, let’s see what’s up: In the PokeCenter there’s a Hiker looking for a Haunter, he’ll trade for his Xatu…except that when you speak to him, he just gives you the post-trade dialogue.

There’s an old man on the eastern hill facing the PokeMart, he’ll give you a very important item that he found in Johto during his Trainer days – the Silver Wing! Excellent, we’ll head off to the Whirl Islands after the Gym. Speaking of the Gym, another old man lives in the house near there and he’ll give you the final Kanto Starter Bulbasaur. Now it’s time to prepare for Brock.

[g14] PEWTER CITY GYM

Leader: Brock – The Rock Solid Pokemon Trainer!

3 years later and there’s still just one Gym Trainer 🙂 what’s up with that?

Camper Muse
Lv63 Sandslash [Ground]
Prize: P1260

Gym Battle
Leader Brock
((2 Full Restores + 1 Full Heal))
Lv63 Graveler [Rock/Ground] {Rock Head}
Lv63 Rhyhorn [Ground/Rock] {Lightning Rod}
Lv64 Omastar [Rock/Water] {Swift Swim}
Lv64 Kabutops [Rock/Water] {Swift Swim}
Lv65 Onix [Rock/Ground] {Rock Head}
Prizes: P3780 + Boulder Badge

**BATTLE NOTES:

GRAVELER: Defense Curl, Rock Slide, Rollout, Earthquake
RHYHORN: Fury Attack, Scary Face, Earthquake, Horn Drill
OMASTAR: Bite, Surf, Protect, Spike Cannon
KABUTOPS: Slash, Surf, Endure, Giga Drain
ONIX: Bind, Rock Slide, Bide, Sandstorm

Alright, prepare yourselves for the Whirl Islands. Surf, Flash and Whirlpool will be needed.

[whirli] WHIRL ISLANDS

Enter the northeast island cave.

-1F- (Northeast)

Pokemon Found
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 17-25, Rate 50%)
Seel [Water] (Levels 5-25, Rate 30%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 17-25, Rate 10%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 17-25, Rate 9%)
Kingler [Water] (Levels 17-25, Rate 1%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 19-25, Rate 90%)
Tentacruel [Water/Poison] (Levels 19-25, Rate 5%)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 19-25, Rate 4%)
Seadra [Water] (Levels 19-25, Rate 1%)
(NO FISHING)

There are 2 ladders here, go for the one in the northeast corner.

-B1F-

No wild Pokemon here. You’ll drop onto the northeast rocky platform, go down to the next ladder.

-B2F-

Pokemon Found
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 17-26, Rate 34%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 17-26, Rate 30%)
Seel [Water] (Levels 17-26, Rate 22%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Krabby [Water] (Levels 17-26, Rate 14%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 20-25, Rate 95%)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 4%)
Seadra [Water] (Levels 20-25, Rate 1%)
(NO FISHING)

On the left is a Max Revive. Get in the water and Surf down the waterfall on the right and you’ll land near the entrance to Lugia’s chamber. Good luck.

[lugii] LUGIA – The Diving Pokemon
Level: 60
Type: Psychic/Flying
Ability: Pressure
Moves: Gust, Recover, Hydro Pump, Rain Dance

All but one of the Johto Legendary Pokemon have now been caught, only the Ilex Forest Guardian remains. Exit the chamber and climb the ladder on the right, it will take you to the lower section of the southwest island. Surf to the left to climb the next ladder (leads to the lower section of the northwest island, a closed off room) then climb one more ladder to a room which lies in between B1F and B2F. Head up the corridor to the exit back into B1F. Now you’ll appear in the central area of B1F, jump down the ledge to reach the Escape Rope down below and continue to the bottom left to climb a ladder which leads to the southwest island’s upper section. Surf to the right where you’ll find an Ultra Ball and a ladder going back to B1F. This time you’ll be on the southeast side, head to the right and get onto the rocky platform to pick up a Calcium. The ladder below leads to the southeast island’s cave, ignore it. Instead, use the Escape Rope to exit out of the northeast island cave then go back inside and get onto the rocky platform, there’s another Ultra Ball there next to a ladder. Climb it and appear on the northeast side of B1F. Go down and jump over the ledge heading to the left to pick up a Full Restore before climbing onto the northwest rocky platform. Ignore the ladder in the upper left corner and head down to get off the platform and pick up the Carbos on the bottom left. Climb onto the south rocky platform and descend the ladder on it back to B2F to pick up a Max Elixir and another Full Restore. That covers everything, no hidden items like in the original Crystal. Exit and return to Pewter then get ready for the trip to Mt. Moon.

[rt03] ROUTE 3

**TMs Needed: Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 6-8, Rate 35%)
Pidgey [Normal/Flying] (Levels 6-7, Rate 30%)
Nidoran(both) [Poison] (Levels 6-7, Rate 15%)
Mankey [Fighting] (Level 7, Rate 10%)
Jigglypuff [Normal] (Levels 3-7, Rate 10%) {Oran Berry 50%}
(TREES)
Sandshrew [Ground] (Level 10, Rate 90%)
Pineco [Bug] (Levels 10-20, Rate 9%)

Youngster Warren
Lv58 Fearow [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P1624

Carry on along the north side to find Jimmy.

Youngster Jimmy
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv59 Raticate [Normal]
Lv58 Arbok [Poison]
Prize: P928

Ignore the ledge facing south, just continue heading east.

Firebreather Otis
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv60 Magmar [Fire]
Lv57 Magmar [Fire]
Lv59 Weezing [Poison]
Prize: P1596

Ace Trainer Raqib
((2 Full Restores))
Lv56 Gardevoir [Psychic]
Lv55 Blaziken [Fire/Fighting]
Prize: P2860

Firebreather Burt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv59 Koffing [Poison]
Lv58 Slugma [Fire]
Prize: P1624

Be ready because the new Team Rocket boss will ambush you as soon as you enter Mt. Moon.

[mtmo] MT. MOON

**HMs/TMs Needed: Rock Smash, Headbutt.

-1F-

Pokemon Found
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 6-9, Rate 70%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 6-9, Rate 15%)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 6-9, Rate 9%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 6-9, Rate 5%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Anorith [Rock/Bug] (Levels 6-9, Rate 1%)

Silver is quick to remind you that he’s no longer concerned about you, there are bigger things now for him to worry about such as leading Team Rocket. Despite this though, he still wants to prove himself against you.

Rocket Boss Battle
Rival Silver
((2 Full Restores + 1 Full Heal))
Lv63 Sneasel [Dark/Ice] {Inner Focus}
Lv63 Magneton [Electric/Steel] {Magnet Pull}
Lv64 Golbat [Poison/Flying] {Inner Focus}
Lv65 Gengar [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate}
Lv65 Alakazam [Psychic] {Synchronize}
Lv66 Meganium [Grass] {Overgrow}
or
Lv66 Typhlosion [Fire] {Fire}
or
Lv66 Feraligatr [Water] {Torrent}
Prize: P2304

**BATTLE NOTES:
– If Silver has Typhlosion, Magneton does not know Thundershock and Golbat does not know Leech Life. Golbat’s case is the same if Silver has Feraligatr.

SNEASEL: Faint Attack, Leer, Quick Attack, Screech
MAGNETON: Sonicboom, Thunder Wave, Supersonic, Thundershock
GOLBAT: Wing Attack, Confuse Ray, Bite, Leech Life
GENGAR: Shadow Ball, Curse, Mean Look, Confuse Ray
ALAKAZAM: Recover, Future Sight, Disable, Psybeam
MEGANIUM: Poison Powder, Razor Leaf, Body Slam, Light Screen
or
TYPHLOSION: Ember, Smokescreen, Quick Attack, Flame Wheel
or
FERALIGATR: Bite, Scary Face, Rage, Water Gun

He accepts his defeat but things are not done for him, there’s something major about to happen which he hints at. We’ll have to watch out for that and Silver too since he’s got Team Rocket backing him now. In the version of the game which I played previously there was some kind of glitch here which would make Silver ambush you whenever you entered Mt. Moon, whether you were from Route 3 or from Route 4. He wouldn’t be shown but his pre-battle dialogue will start up and then you battled him again. The glitch looks to be absent from this version of the game that I’m currently playing (I got it from romhacking.net). After Silver leaves, go to the right and climb the ladder up then out to Mt. Moon Square.

-MT. MOON SQUARE-

Pokemon Found
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Level 10, Rate 95%)
Clefairy [Normal] (Levels 20-29, Rate 5%) {Moon Stone 5%}

On the right you’ll see a Scientist standing by another entrance. He’s checking inside for fossils so you’ll have to come back later. On the left is a shop with a few knick-knacks:

Poke Doll P1000
Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
Repel P350
Mech Mail P50

The Lass who is here mentions that Clefairy show up after sundown, possibly in the flower field next to the shop. This refers to the two Clefairy who appear in the field on Mondays at 9pm. They will dance around a rock until they see you and run away, leaving behind the rock for you to smash and get a Moon Stone from it. Southeast from the shop is a 3rd entrance, this one is not blocked at least, go in to pick up a Calcium before climbing the ladder back to 1F. You’ll be near the southeast corner, there’s an X Accuracy near the ladder. Jump down the ledge and head for the exit.

[rt04] ROUTE 4

**TMs Needed: Headbutt.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Spearow [Normal/Flying] (Levels 8-16, Rate 35%)
Rattata [Normal] (Levels 8-16, Rate 35%)
Ekans [Poison] (Levels 6-16, Rate 25%)
Mankey [Fighting] (Levels 10-16, Rate 5%)
(TREES)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Level 10, Rate 95%)
Sandshrew [Ground] (Levels 10-20, Rate 5%)

After stepping out head to the right to meet Hope, the first of only 3 Trainers on this route.

Picnicker Hope
Lv56 Flaaffy [Electric]
Prize: P1568

Hank is in the gap between the hill Hope is on and the next one, then Sharon is between the next two hills.

Bird Keeper Hank
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv56 Pidgey [Normal/Flying]
Lv58 Pidgeot [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P1624

Picnicker Sharon
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv60 Furret [Normal]
Lv58 Rapidash [Fire]
Prize: P1624

An HP Up is at the top of the second hill and that ends our trip to the north side of Kanto. Back to Pallet and carry on south to Route 21. Destination – Cinnabar!

[rt21] ROUTE 21

**HMs Needed: Surf.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Tangela [Grass] (Levels 17-28, Rate 71%)
Mr. Mime [Psychic] (Levels 24-27, Rate 29%)
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-40, Rate 100%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 80%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Seadra [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 4%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

Just on the right near the shoreline you’ll see a Dive spot, make a note of that. Then it’s a straightforward route headed south, along the way you meet these Trainers:

Swimmer(F) Nikki
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv60 Seel [Water]
Lv60 Seel [Water]
Lv60 Seel [Water]
Lv60 Dewgong [Water/Ice]
Prize: P1920

Fisher Arnold
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv62 Tentacruel [Water/Poison]
Prize: P1488

Swimmer(M) Seth
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv61 Quagsire [Water/Ground]
Lv61 Octillery [Water]
Lv63 Quagsire [Water/Ground]
Prize: P1008

Let’s see what’s left of the famous fiery island.

[cinnai] CINNABAR ISLAND

“The (Once) Fiery Town of Burning Desire“

**HMs Needed: Surf.

Places of Interest
Pokemon Center
Cinnabar Volcano

Pokemon Found
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-40, Rate 100%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%)
Shellder [Water] (Levels 15-25, Rate 40%) {Pearl 50%/Big Pearl 5%}
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Seadra [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 4%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

Yup, just a PokeCenter now. You’ll find Axel and Viridian’s Gym Leader Blue on the north side and receive some bad news. Axel has not found any sign of Teams Rocket and Saturn here even though both have shown interest in Cinnabar. It doesn’t make sense to him but he wonders if maybe the Regis might have to do with it. As for Blue, he’s not in the mood to battle anyone at the moment but he is curious about the small opening in the rockwall just above him. Examine it and knock the rocks away to create an entrance into the volcano. This motivates Axel and he hurries right in to continue searching for the Teams. Get ready and follow after him.

[cinnav] CINNABAR VOLCANO

**HMs Needed: Surf, Dive.

Pokemon Found
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 23-33, Rate 40%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 23-33, Rate 20%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Aron [Steel/Rock] (Levels 23-33, Rate 20%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 23-33, Rate 10%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 23-33, Rate 8%)
Slowpoke [Water/Psychic] (Levels 23-33, Rate 2%)

-AREA 1-

Business picks up real fast here, you’ve got 2 Admins and an Executive coming up, damn.

Saturn Admin Battle
Saturn Admin
((2 Hyper Potions))
Lv59 Manectric [Electric] {Static}
Lv60 Electabuzz [Electric] {Static}
Prize: P3120

**BATTLE NOTES:

MANECTRIC: Roar, Bite, Thunder, Charge
ELECTABUZZ: Swift, Screech, Thunderbolt, Thunder

Saturn Admin Battle
Saturn Admin
((2 Hyper Potions))
Lv60 Jolteon [Electric] {Volt Absorb}
Lv61 Jolteon [Electric] {Volt Absorb}
Prize: P3120

**BATTLE NOTES:

JOLTEON (both): Pin Missile, Thunder Wave, Agility, Thunder

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((1 Full Restore))
Lv62 Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic] {Chlorophyll}
Lv61 Exeggutor [Grass/Psychic] {Chlorophyll}
Prize: P2440

**BATTLE NOTES:

EXEGGCUTE: Sleep Powder, Poison Powder, Stun Spore, Confusion
EXEGGUTOR: Egg Bomb, Stomp, Confusion, Hypnosis

-AREA 2-

No wild Pokemon here but there is a second Executive just up ahead. If he plays his cards right, he could be an extra in a certain major pirate adventure manga/anime series…

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv62 Octillery [Water] {Suction Cups}
Lv59 Tentacruel [Water/Poison] {Clear Body}
Prize: P2360

**BATTLE NOTES:

OCTILLERY: Bubblebeam, Octazooka, Focus Energy, Ice Beam
TENTACRUEL: Wrap, Barrier, Screech, Hydro Pump

Saturn Admin Battle
Saturn Admin
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv59 Nidoking [Poison/Ground] {Poison Point}
Lv62 Nidoqueen [Poison/Ground] {Poison Point}
Prize: P3224

**BATTLE NOTES:

NIDOKING: Double Kick, Poison Sting, Thrash, Megahorn
NIDOQUEEN: Double Kick, Poison Sting, Body Slam, Superpower

Then you’ll meet Jess and Jim, the Jessie and James tribute duo or…?

Rockets Jess & Jim
((2 Hyper Potions))
Lv62 Ekans [Poison] {Intimidate}
Lv62 Koffing [Poison] {Levitate}
Lv60 Arbok [Poison] {Intimidate}
Lv60 Weezing [Poison] {Levitate}
Prize: P4800

**BATTLE NOTES:

EKANS: Stockpile, Swallow, Spit Up, Haze
KOFFING: Haze, Explosion, Destiny Bond, Memento
ARBOK: Stockpile, Swallow, Spit Up, Haze
WEEZING: Haze, Explosion, Destiny Bond, Memento

Up front there’s Axel, Silver, Russel…and some McDonald’s? *record scratch* wait, what?? Apparently Celadon has a McDonalds branch that we find out about here and now, Silver bought some takeaways there at some point and now Axel wants to have a bite. An apple pie was part of the meal but Russel “had it on reserve” and ate it already, what’s going on here?? Then everyone gets back on script, Axel won’t let Russel take the Regis, which are just up ahead and have not awakened yet. Russel had not expected to find them like that so he decides to take out his frustration on you. Doesn’t even share some of that Mac food with you, that’s not fair!

Saturn Boss Battle
Saturn Boss Russel
((2 Hyper Potions + 1 Full Heal))
Lv64 Ampharos [Electric] {Static}
Lv63 Electabuzz [Electric] {Static}
Lv64 Electrode [Electric] {Soundproof}
Lv64 Manectric [Electric] {Static}
Lv65 Jolteon [Electric] {Volt Absorb}
Prize: P3276

**BATTLE NOTES:

AMPHAROS: Thunder Punch, Thunder Wave, Light Screen, Cotton Spore
ELECTABUZZ: Thunder Punch, Thunder Wave, Earthquake, Submission
ELECTRODE: Sonicboom, Supersonic, Explosion, Earthquake
MANECTRIC: Howl, Bite, Thunder, Thunder Wave
JOLTEON: Earthquake, Thunder, Double Kick, Light Screen

After being defeated a 3rd time Russel has finally had enough and in a shocking move he decides to disband Team Saturn, much to the surprise of his Grunts. Russel is moving to Sinnoh to cause trouble there and show Team Galactic how that’s done. Silver won’t join him, he’s staying to continue leading Team Rocket since Giovanni isn’t around to do that. Then you get a little note from creator LaZ which says that some of the Saturn Grunts did not go away just because the crew is no more…they’ve got other plans. Red flag. Back to you and Axel, he also can’t believe just happened. But the surprises don’t stop there because the Regis suddenly wake up and fly off! Wow, that timing though! At least they won’t be anywhere near Team Saturn. Axel says goodbye, maybe for good this time? He wasn’t a typical annoying Rival character but he could’ve been more helpful during this Team Saturn fight, you know? Just a little bit. Exit the volcano and speak to Blue again, this time the chat is enough to motivate him to return to the Gym and await your challenge. On the southeastern side of the island is another entrance into the volcano, be ready because you’ll meet Monkey D. Cooltrainer as soon as you walk in.

Cooltrainer Monkey
Lv61 Typhlosion [Fire]
Lv60 Blaziken [Fire/Fighting]
Lv61 Flareon [Fire]
Lv62 Charizard [Fire/Fighting]
Prize: P2196

Continue going north then descend to the bottom of the volcano where you’ll find a pool of water with a Dive spot. Noted. Return outside and carry on east.

[rt20] ROUTE 20

Pokemon Found
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-40, Rate 100%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 80%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Seadra [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 4%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

Surf along the upper side to find Cameron and then Lori further on.

Swimmer(M) Cameron
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv64 Marill [Water]
Prize: P1024

Swimmer Lori
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv62 Starmie [Water/Psychic]
Lv61 Starmie [Water/Psychic]
Prize: P1952

[seafi] SEAFOAM ISLANDS

It might as well just be called Seafoam Island now, with only a cave remaining after the volcano’s eruption.

[g15] CINNABAR ISLAND GYM

Leader: Blaine

He’ll rebuild the proper thing someday, but for now though this is it 🙂

Gym Battle
Leader Blaine
((1 Full Restore + 1 Full Heal))
Lv64 Magcargo [Fire/Rock] {Magmar Armor}
Lv62 Magmar [Fire] {Flame Body}
Lv65 Rapidash [Fire] {Run Away}
Prizes: P3900 + Volcano Badge

**BATTLE NOTES:

MAGCARGO: Curse, Smog, Flamethrower, Rock Slide
MAGMAR: Thunder Punch, Fire Punch, Sunny Day, Confuse Ray
RAPIDASH: Quick Attack, Fire Spin, Fury Attack, Fire Blast

I guess as a sign of some progress the Gym Guide arrives after the battle, having not found the actual Gym on Cinnabar. If there weren’t so many remakes from Nintendo, it would’ve been nice to have “revisit” games instead to show how the older regions look like in the current generation. Maybe that’s how we would find out if things got better for Blaine and Cinnabar. Only one Badge remains but let’s continue along the sea route and cover the rest of it before returning to Viridian. Just off the eastern coast of the island is Nicole.

Swimmer(F) Nicole
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv61 Marill [Water]
Lv61 Marill [Water]
Lv63 Lapras [Water/Ice]
Prize: P2016

[rt19] ROUTE 19

Pokemon Found
(SURF)
Tentacool [Water/Poison] (Levels 5-40, Rate 100%)
(OLD ROD)
Magikarp [Water] (Level 5, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 60%)
Magikarp [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
Krabby [Water] (Levels 5-15, Rate 20%)
(SUPER ROD)
Horsea [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 80%)
Gyarados [Water/Flying] (Levels 15-25, Rate 15%)
Seadra [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 4%)
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 25-35, Rate 1%)

On the upper side you’ll see Dawn and her boyfriend Tucker.

Swimmer(F) Dawn
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv63 Seaking [Water]
Prize: P2016

Swimmer(M) Tucker
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv59 Shellder [Water]
Lv62 Cloyster [Water/Ice]
Prize: P992

Just southeast from them is Harold and a small island with a cave entrance. Could it be…?

Swimmer(M) Harold
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv61 Remoraid [Water]
Lv62 Seadra [Water]
Prize: P992

There’s Jerome up north and the beach south of Fuchsia which is now cleared up, finally.

Swimmer(M) Jerome
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv61 Seadra [Water]
Lv60 Tentacool [Water/Poison]
Lv60 Goldeen [Water]
Lv62 Tentacruel [Water/Poison]
Prize: P960

Back to Harold and into the small island cave. This is the island we heard about at Silph Co. when Russel was digging for information.

[uncav19] UNDERSEA CAVERN (Route 19)

A straightforward area with no wild encounters, just follow the corridors all the way to either Latios or Latias waiting at the end. Then it’s back to Viridian for the final Gym.

[g16] VIRIDIAN CITY GYM

Leader: Blue

No Gym Trainers, no puzzles, none of that. It’s just you and the former Champion. Fight!

Gym Battle
Leader Blue
((2 Full Restores + 1 Full Heal))
Lv63 Pidgeot [Normal/Flying] {Keen Eye}
Lv63 Alakazam [Psychic] {Synchronize}
Lv65 Exeggutor [Grass/Psychic] {Chlorophyll}
Lv65 Arcanine [Fire] {Intimidate}
Lv62 Rhydon [Ground/Rock] {Lightning Rod}
Lv62 Gyarados [Water/Flying] {Intimidate}
Prizes: P3900 + Earth Badge

**BATTLE NOTES:

PIDGEOT: Quick Attack, Whirlwind, Wing Attack, Mirror Move
ALAKAZAM: Disable, Recover, Psychic, Reflect
EXEGGUTOR: Sunny Day, Leech Seed, Egg Bomb, Solarbeam
ARCANINE: Roar, Swift, Flamethrower, Extremespeed
RHYDON: Fury Attack, Sandstorm, Rock Slide, Earthquake
GYARADOS: Twister, Hydro Pump, Rain Dance, Hyper Beam

Done and done and done some more! All the Kanto Gyms have been conquered, you can Dive now and with Prof. Oak’s permission you can climb the formidable Mt. Silver 🙂 but first, go back to Vermillion and show off that Earth Badge to the Cooltrainer who scoffed at you for not having it.

Trainer Battle
Pokemon Trainer Aaron
((4 Full Restores))
Lv66 Charmeleon [Fire] {Blaze} (Charcoal)
Lv64 Lapras [Water/Ice] {Water Absorb} (Nevermeltice)
Lv64 Blaziken [Fire/Fighting] {Blaze} (Leftovers)
Lv63 Nidoqueen [Poison/Ground] {Poison Point} (Leftovers)
Lv63 Linoone [Normal] {Pickup} (Pink Scarf)
Lv62 Sceptile [Grass] {Overgrow} (Miracle Seed)
Prize: P252

**BATTLE NOTES:

CHARMELEON: Fire Punch, Flamethrower, Iron Tail, Hyper Beam
LAPRAS: Surf, Ice Beam, Body Slam, Psychic
BLAZIKEN: Blaze Kick, Mega Kick, Sky Uppercut, Fire Punch
NIDOQUEEN: Earthquake, Superpower, Sludge Bomb, Mega Punch
LINOONE: Headbutt, Slash, Covet, Shadow Ball
SCEPTILE: Leaf Blade, Giga Drain, Screech, Cut

He is interested in having a rematch and says you should come back when you are stronger. I’m not sure if this is just typical dialogue or if it’s possible to face him again later, we’ll check up on him. There is one more backtrack run which can be done now that you can Dive, but let’s save that for after we cover Mt. Silver. Return to Pallet Town and get permission from Prof. Oak then back to Viridian and go out through the door at the end of the left side corridor in the Pokemon League Front Gate. Bring Pokemon that can use Cut, Surf, Flash and Waterfall.

[rt28] ROUTE 28

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 38-45, Rate 40%)
Arbok [Poison] (Levels 38-45, Rate 20%) {Poison Barb 5%}
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%)
Ponyta [Fire] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%)
Rapidash [Fire] (Levels 38-45, Rate 4%)
Doduo [Normal/Flying] (Levels 38-45, Rate 4%)
Dodrio [Normal/Flying] (Levels 38-45, Rate 1%) {Sharp Beak 5%}
Tangela [Grass] (Levels 38-45, Rate 1%)
(TREES)
Pineco [Bug] (Level 10, Rate 100%)
(SURF)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 38-45, Rate 95%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 38-45, Rate 5%)
(OLD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Level 40, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Level 40, Rate 60%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Level 40, Rate 40%)
(SUPER ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Level 40, Rate 99%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Level 40, Rate 1%)

Go south from the Gate entrance and go west until you step out of the route and arrive in the outside area of Mt. Silver.

[silca1] SILVER CAVE (Exterior)

**HMs/TMs Needed: Cut, Surf.

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Arbok [Poison] (Levels 38-45, Rate 41%) {Poison Barb 5%}
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%)
Ponyta [Fire] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%)
Rapidash [Fire] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%)
Doduo [Normal/Flying] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%)
Dodrio [Normal/Flying] (Levels 38-45, Rate 5%) {Sharp Beak 5%}
Tangela [Grass] (Levels 38-45, Rate 6%)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 38-45, Rate 4%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 38-45, Rate 4%)
(SURF)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 38-45, Rate 95%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 38-45, Rate 5%)
(OLD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Level 40, Rate 100%)
(GOOD ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Level 40, Rate 100%)
(SUPER ROD)
Poliwag [Water] (Level 40, Rate 95%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Level 40, Rate 5%)

The path will branch and go north, follow that way up to reach the PokeCenter that is near the entrance to the mountain. Head back east from the PokeCenter to find the house that is occupied by a female celebrity. She’s just out here hiding from people and will give you TM47 Steel Wing as thanks for you keeping her location a secret. Continue going east from the house to see Zach.

Cooltrainer Zach
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv63 Ampharos [Electric]
Lv63 Umbreon [Dark]
Lv63 Typholsion [Fire]
Lv62 Poliwrath [Water/Fighting] (Quick Claw)
Prize: P2268

Back to the PokeCenter and when you are ready, head for the cave entrance and meet Zane after he steps out from there. What a surprise, it has been a while since we last saw him. He is here because of a certain legendary Trainer who is around here somewhere…but since you’re here too Zane wants another match.

Rival Battle
Pokemon Trainer Zane
((3 Hyper Potions + 1 Full Restore))
Lv63 Breloom [Grass/Fighting] {Effect Spore} (Leftovers)
Lv64 Heracross [Bug/Fighting] {Swarm} (Leftovers)
Lv64 Houndoom [Dark/Fire] {Early Bird} (Leftovers)
Lv62 Lapras [Water/Ice] {Water Absorb} (Leftovers)
Lv62 Porygon2 [Normal] {Trace} (Leftovers)
Lv66 Umbreon [Dark] {Synchronize} (Leftovers)
Prize: P7920

**BATTLE NOTES:

BRELOOM: Spore, Sky Uppercut, Swords Dance, Leech Seed
HERACROSS: Swords Dance, Megahorn, Rock Slide, Brick Break
HOUNDOOM: Sunny Day, Solarbeam, Fire Blast, Crunch
LAPRAS: Rest, Sleep Talk, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt
PORYGON2: Thunderbolt, Ice Beam, Psychic, Recover
UMBREON: Mean Look, Protect, Wish, Toxic

Previously he would throw a fit after losing, but funny enough this time he accepts the loss and admits that he doesn’t mind losing. Lol, what’s up with that? Is he no longer going to the Dark Side? As you would expect, Zane makes it clear that there will be a next time and then off he goes. I thought he would go back into the mountain to continue searching for Red. It’s now up to you to do that so here we go.

[silca2] SILVER CAVE (Interior)

**HMs Needed: Surf, Flash, Waterfall.

-1F-

Pokemon Found
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 38-45, Rate 20%)
Parasect [Bug/Grass] (Levels 38-45, Rate 20%) {Tinymushroom 50%/Big Mushroom 5%}
Golduck [Water] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Onix [Rock/Ground] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Magmar [Fire] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%)
Misdreavus [Ghost] (Levels 38-45, Rate 6%) {Spell Tag 5%}
Ursaring [Normal] (Levels 38-45, Rate 6%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Larvitar [Rock/Ground] (Levels 38-45, Rate 4%)
Pupitar [Rock/Ground] (Levels 38-45, Rate 4%)

On the rocky platform on the right side from the entrance, you’ll find a Protein there. After going up and passing the platform, turn left and jump down a ledge to get an Escape Rope that is between that ledge and a second one. Continue going north, right after getting off of the middle rocky platform you’ll see an Ultra Ball on the left. Before climbing onto the final platform, you’ll see a pile of rocks in between two rocks on the right. Check the bottom rock for a hidden Ice Heal.

Get onto the platform and descend from it via the steps on the left to reach a Max Elixir that is between ledges. Afterwards carry on north to the next area.

-2F-

Pokemon Found
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 38-45, Rate 21%)
Parasect [Bug/Grass] (Levels 38-45, Rate 21%) {Tinymushroom 50%/Big Mushroom 5%}
Golduck [Water] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Onix [Rock/Ground] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Magmar [Fire] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%)
Misdreavus [Ghost] (Levels 38-45, Rate 5%) {Spell Tag 5%}
Ursaring [Normal] (Levels 38-45, Rate 5%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Larvitar [Rock/Ground] (Levels 38-45, Rate 4%)
Pupitar [Rock/Ground] (Levels 38-45, Rate 4%)
(SURF)
Poliwag [Water] (Levels 38-42, Rate 60%)
Poliwhirl [Water] (Levels 38-42, Rate 35%)
Goldeen [Water] (Levels 38-42, Rate 4%)
Seaking [Water] (Levels 38-42, Rate 1%)

Turn left and scale up the waterfall, on the upper left of it there’s a PP Up and just north of the waterfall is an opening to a small room. Inside is a man identified as Mister G. He rushes up to you in an attempt to capture you, but then he realises that you are not the person he was expecting so he tells you to run along and not interrupt whatever is going on here. He also mentions that two of his associates are in the cave too. Not good, who are these shady characters anyway? On the left is a Max Revive. Exit the room, Surf back to the entrance side of 2F and before going up the steps you can grab the Ultra Ball on the right. As you ascend the platform after the steps you’ll see an opening on the left that is unreachable from this side. It’s the opening you came out of from the Team Saturn Hideout in Dragon’s Den. At the top of the platform, get in the water on the right and scale up the waterfall to the northeast platform, you’ll find a Calcium and an opening to another room. In there is Mister H, who is also expecting someone else and since you’re not “him” he tells to mind your business and NOT to enter the north room. How rude. Also in this room with Mister H you’ll find a Full Restore on the right. Exit and go through the north opening.

-Summit-

Pokemon Found
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 38-45, Rate 21%)
Parasect [Bug/Grass] (Levels 38-45, Rate 20%) {Tinymushroom 50%/Big Mushroom 5%}
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 38-45, Rate 11%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Golduck [Water] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%)
Onix [Rock/Ground] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Magmar [Fire] (Levels 38-45, Rate 10%)
Misdreavus [Ghost] (Levels 38-45, Rate 5%) {Spell Tag 5%}
Ursaring [Normal] (Levels 38-45, Rate 5%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Larvitar [Rock/Ground] (Levels 38-45, Rate 4%)
Pupitar [Rock/Ground] (Levels 38-45, Rate 4%)

Waiting for you here is Mister R, not the other R who should be here. These 3 old guys are just here in hope of battling Red and soundly defeating him, so since you are not Red Mister R tells you to leave and go face the Elite 4 in rematches. Initially I thought he was joking but he is not and the Gentlemen trio won’t leave Silver Cave until you’ve gone through the League again. Exit Silver Cave and return to the League. Everyone has levelled up, filled out their teams and of course each Pokemon is holding Leftovers 🙂 did you expect anything less?

Elite 4 Rematches

Elite 4 Will
((2 Full Restores))
Lv64 Xatu [Psychic/Flying] {Synchronize} (Leftovers)
Lv65 Espeon [Psychic] {Synchronize} (Leftovers)
Lv66 Slowbro [Water/Psychic] {Oblivious} (Leftovers)
Lv67 Metagross [Steel/Psychic] {Clear Body} (Leftovers)
Lv67 Gardevoir [Psychic] {Synchronize} (Leftovers)
Lv68 Alakazam [Psychic] {Synchronize} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4080

**BATTLE NOTES:

XATU: Reflect, Wish, Calm Mind, Psychic
ESPEON: Psychic, Calm Mind, Baton Pass, Substitute
SLOWBRO: Curse, Earthquake, Shadow Ball, Ice Beam
METAGROSS: Meteor Mash, Earthquake, Explosion, Rock Slide
GARDEVOIR: Psychic, Calm Mind, Destiny Bond, Hypnosis
ALAKAZAM: Psychic, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch, Recover

Elite 4 Koga
((2 Full Restores))
Lv66 Nidoking [Poison/Ground] {Poison Point} (Leftovers)
Lv66 Crobat [Poison/Flying] {Inner Focus} (Leftovers)
Lv65 Tentacruel [Water/Poison] {Clear Body} (Leftovers)
Lv65 Weezing [Poison] {Levitate} (Leftovers)
Lv68 Muk [Poison] {Stench} (Leftovers)
Lv64 Venomoth [Bug/Poison] {Shield Dust} (Leftovers)
Prize: P3960

**BATTLE NOTES:

NIDOKING: Earthquake, Megahorn, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt
CROBAT: Confuse Ray, Sludge Bomb, Aerial Ace, Shadow Ball
TENTACRUEL: Sludge Bomb, Surf, Swords Dance, Substitute
WEEZING: Explosion, Will-O-Wisp, Sludge Bomb, Flamethrower
MUK: Curse, Ice Beam, Sludge Bomb, Explosion
VENOMOTH: Toxic, Signal Beam, Psychic, Silver Wind

Elite 4 Bruno
((2 Full Restores))
Lv65 Hariyama [Fighting] {Thick Fat} (Leftovers)
Lv65 Blaziken [Fire/Fighting] {Blaze} (Leftovers)
Lv67 Heracross [Bug/Fighting] {Swarm} (Leftovers)
Lv67 Steelix [Steel/Ground] {Rock Head} (Leftovers)
Lv68 Medicham [Fighting/Psychic] {Pure Power} (Leftovers)
Lv69 Machamp [Fighting] {Guts} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4140

**BATTLE NOTES:

HARIYAMA: Whirlwind, Knock Off, Cross Chop, Ice Punch
BLAZIKEN: Swords Dance, Sky Uppercut, Overheat, Rock Slide
HERACROSS: Megahorn, Focus Punch, Rock Slide, Swords Dance
STEELIX: Earthquake, Roar, Explosion, Rock Slide
MEDICHAM: Bulk Up, Shadow Ball, Thunder Punch, Brick Break
MACHAMP: Bulk Up, Cross Chop, Rock Slide, Earthquake

Elite 4 Karen
((2 Full Restores))
Lv65 Umbreon [Dark] {Synchronize} (Leftovers)
Lv67 Houndoom [Dark/Fire] {Early Bird} (Leftovers)
Lv67 Vileplume [Grass/Poison] {Chlorophyll} (Leftovers)
Lv66 Gengar [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate} (Leftovers)
Lv68 Wobbuffet [Psychic] {Shadow Tag} (Leftovers)
Lv69 Tyranitar [Rock/Dark] {Sand Stream} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4140

**BATTLE NOTES:

UMBREON: Toxic, Mean Look, Wish, Protect
HOUNDOOM: Sunny Day, Solarbeam, Flamethrower, Crunch
VILEPLUME: Leech Seed, Substitute, Sleep Powder, Sludge Bomb
GENGAR: Shadow Ball, Ice Punch, Thunderbolt, Explosion
WOBBUFFET: Encore, Safeguard, Mirror Coat, Counter
TYRANITAR: Rock Slide, Earthquake, Crunch, Dragon Dance

Despite that this is a remake of Crystal (with lots of extras) I think it would’ve been nice to defend the Championship against a new challenger. A familiar face that we have not met until now (Kris? Ethan?) or someone new who has just defeated former Champ Lance and is waiting to fight you now. But sadly no, you battle Lance again. You know how those damn championship contracts work: they have a rematch clause so that former champions don’t have to wait until the next pay-per-view for a rematch…which might not even main event the darn thing! 🙂

Johto League Championship Rematch
Champion Lance
((4 Full Restores))
Lv69 Gyarados [Water/Flying] {Intimidate} (Leftovers)
Lv69 Dragonite [Dragon/Flying] {Inner Focus} (Leftovers)
Lv69 Charizard [Fire/Flying] {Blaze} (Salac Berry)
Lv65 Flygon [Ground/Dragon] {Levitate} (Leftovers)
Lv65 Kingdra [Water/Dragon] {Swift Swim} (Leftovers)
Lv66 Salamence [Dragon/Flying] {Intimidate} (Leftovers)
Prize: P11868

**BATTLE NOTES:

GYARADOS: Taunt, Dragon Dance, Earthquake, Hydro Pump
DRAGONITE: Thunder, Earthquake, Dragon Dance, Aerial Ace
CHARIZARD: Belly Drum, Rock Slide, Earthquake, Fire Blast
FLYGON: Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Screech, Rock Slide
KINGDRA: Rain Dance, Surf, Ice Beam, Toxic
SALAMENCE: Brick, Dragon, Fire Blast, Hydro Pump

Title defence successful, roll credits for a second time and you’re back in New Bark. Get ready and return to Silver Cave. The 3 Gentlemen are standing by the opening to the summit and this is after the guy they were all waiting for finally showed up and walloped them in a 1 vs 3 encounter. Vicious. Carry on to the summit and meet Red. No Leftovers or other items being held by his Pokemon, just good old fashioned Full Restores. Good luck.

Special Battle
Pokemon Trainer Red
((3 Full Restores))
Lv81 Pikachu [Electric] {Static}
Lv77 Venusaur [Grass/Poison] {Overgrow}
Lv77 Blastoise [Water] {Torrent}
Lv77 Charizard [Fire/Flying] {Blaze}
Lv73 Espeon [Psychic] {Synchronize}
Lv75 Snorlax [Normal] {Immunity}
Prize: P1848

**BATTLE NOTES:

PIKACHU: Charm, Quick Attack, Thunderbolt, Thunder
VENUSAUR: Sunny Day, Giga Drain, Synthesis, Solarbeam
BLASTOISE: Rain Dance, Blizzard, Surf, Whirlpool
CHARIZARD: Flamethrower, Wing Attack, Slash, Fire Spin
ESPEON: Mud-Slap, Swift, Reflect, Psychic
SNORLAX: Amnesia, Snore, Rest, Body Slam

And in classic Red style he leaves without a word. Until the final main game in the final generation of Pokemon is released someday, I believe Red’s journey is still ongoing. That’s one way of maintaining the aura and mystique of this character now that Ash Ketchum’s journey of over 20 years is done 🙂 After the battle you’ll receive a surprise phone call from Axel. What the…I thought he left for good, he’s still around lol. He wants to meet with you right away at the Office Block in Vermilion. That’s where we’ll go to move things along but first let’s get that Dive backtrack run out of the way. Bring Pokemon that can use Waterfall.

THE GREAT-ISH BACKTRACK: DIVE EDITION

/VERMILLION CITY\
– The Dive spot is just south of the PokeCenter on the northwest side of the city. Beneath the surface is another Undersea Cavern.

[uncavv] UNDERSEA CAVERN (via Vermillion City)

-SECTION A-

Pokemon Found
Steelix [Steel/Ground] (Levels 15-35, Rate 30%) {Metal Coat 5%}
Aggron [Steel/Rock] (Levels 15-35, Rate 25%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Shuppet [Ghost] (Levels 15-35, Rate 20%) {Spell Tag 5%}
Sableye [Dark/Ghost] (Levels 15-35, Rate 13%)
Vigoroth [Normal] (Levels 15-35, Rate 10%)
Haunter [Ghost/Poison] (Levels 15-35, Rate 2%) {Spell Tag 5%}
(SURF)
Clamperl [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 90%) {Blue Shard 5%}
Relicanth [Water/Rock] (Levels 15-35, Rate 5%)
Dragonair [Dragon] (Levels 15-35, Rate 4%) {Dragon Fang 5%}
Seadra [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 1%)

-AREA 1-

Right after getting out of the water you’ll see an unreachable opening just up ahead. Turn left and go all the way in that direction to an opening that you can go through.

-AREA 2-

A few paces to the left is an opening to Area 3, where you’ll find a pool on that right which leads to the Route 21 Dive spot and on the left is an opening to Area 4 where there’s a pool which links to the Cinnabar Volcano Dive spot. Carry on to the opening at the western end of Area 2.

-AREA 5-

On the left is a pool which links to the Route 27 Dive spot, ignore it and continue going left to the next opening.

-AREA 6-

You’ll see a pool as soon as you get here, it is connected to the Dive spot just off of the Cherrygrove City beach. A little further to the left of the pool is John.

Pokemon Trainer John
((2 Hyper Potions))
Lv45 Typhlosion [Fire]
Lv46 Blaziken [Fire/Fighting]
Lv43 Swellow [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P184

Onwards to the next opening.

-SECTION B-

Pokemon Found
Aggron [Steel/Rock] (Levels 15-35, Rate 40%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Minun [Electric] (Levels 15-35, Rate 20%)
Nosepass [Rock] (Levels 15-35, Rate 10%)
Granbull [Normal] (Levels 15-35, Rate 10%)
Murkrow [Dark/Flying] (Levels 15-35, Rate 5%)
Steelix [Steel/Ground] (Levels 15-35, Rate 5%) {Metal Coat 5%}
Sableye [Dark/Ghost] (Levels 15-35, Rate 4%)
Makuhita [Fighting] (Levels 15-35, Rate 4%)
Larvitar [Rock/Ground] (Levels 15-35, Rate 1%)
Haunter [Ghost/Poison] (Levels 15-35, Rate 1%) {Spell Tag 5%}
(SURF)
Clamperl [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 90%) {Blue Shard 5%}
Dragonair [Dragon] (Levels 15-35, Rate 5%) {Dragon Fang 5%}
Relicanth [Water/Rock] (Levels 15-35, Rate 5%)

-AREA 7-

There are 2 openings here, the northeast one straight ahead and the northwest one. On the south side is a pool that takes you to the Dive spot in the Johto Day Care’s backyard. There’s an arrangement of rocks on the southwest side, check the rock in the middle of it for a hidden Stardust.

The northeast opening is what we’ll go through when we’re finishing up so for now go through the northwest opening.

-SECTION C-

Pokemon Found
Aggron [Steel/Rock] (Levels 15-35, Rate 50%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Steelix [Steel/Ground] (Levels 15-35, Rate 30%) {Metal Coat 5%}
Sableye [Dark/Ghost] (Levels 15-35, Rate 14%)
Haunter [Ghost/Poison] (Levels 15-35, Rate 5%) {Spell Tag 5%}
Salamence [Dragon/Flying] (Levels 15-35, Rate 1%) {Dragon Scale 5%}
(SURF)
Seadra [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 95%)
Clamperl [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 4%) {Blue Shard 5%}
Remoraid [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 1%)

-AREA 8-

You’ll appear at the lowest level of the area. Head north to the top of the first set of steps then circle down to the southwest side and through the opening found there.

-SECTION D-

Pokemon Found
Aggron [Steel/Rock] (Levels 15-35, Rate 50%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Steelix [Steel/Ground] (Levels 15-35, Rate 25%) {Metal Coat 5%}
Sableye [Dark/Ghost] (Levels 15-35, Rate 13%)
Mightyena [Dark] (Levels 15-35, Rate 10%) {Pecha Berry 5%}
Haunter [Ghost/Poison] (Levels 15-35, Rate 2%) {Spell Tag 5%}
(SURF)
Relicanth [Water/Rock] (Levels 15-35, Rate 90%)
Clamperl [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 5%) {Blue Shard 5%}
Dragonair [Dragon] (Levels 15-35, Rate 4%) {Dragon Fang 5%}
Seadra [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 1%)

-AREA 9-

Get in the water and make your way to the southeast side where there’s an opening with a signpost outside that says “Type Master Dojo”. If you continue along that slope down from the Dojo opening you’ll reach a 3rd opening that leads to the northwest room of Section A, where there’s a pool that resurfaces just off of Cianwood’s northern beach. Next to that pool are 2 piles of rocks and 2 whole rocks, check to top right pile for a hidden Stardust.

Go through the Dojo opening, you’ll arrive in Section A’s northeast room where there’s a Metal Coat plus a hidden Tinymushroom…

…and a hidden Pearl in the crater just below it.

[typemd] TYPE MASTER DOJO

That signpost outside also said “Challenge if you dare!”, and that’s not a joke because here you will face 17 Trainers who each specialise in one type. Back to back battles against these Type Masters who have full teams of Level 100 Pokemon, Full Restores and held items. You cannot use items during the battles but your Pokemon will be healed after every 4th battle. If you lose, you will be teleported back to the last PokeCenter that you visited. In-game saving during the challenge cannot be done, no problem with state saving however. Defeat all the Type Masters and earn a prize. No time limit and you can go for the challenge as many times as you want. There is a PC available in the main room and an odd hole in the ground on the right from the front desk. Your playable character wonders about it if you take a look. If you’re ready just speak to the front desk attendant and issue the challenge to get started, or you can come back later when you think you’re ready. Here’s what you will be up against:

Type Master Battle

First up is Conan the Fire Barbarian.

Type Master Conan
((3 Full Restores))
Lv100 Rapidash [Fire] {Run Away} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Typhlosion [Fire] {Blaze} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Arcanine [Fire] {Intimidate} (White Herb)
Lv100 Blaziken [Fire/Fighting] {Blaze} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Magmar [Fire] {Flame Body} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Charizard [Fire/Flying] {Blaze} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4800

**BATTLE NOTES:

RAPIDASH: Hypnosis, Sunny Day, Agility, Baton Pass
TYPHLOSION: Thunder Punch, Solarbeam, Earthquake, Fire Blast
ARCANINE: Overheat, Extremespeed, Crunch, Double-Edge
BLAZIKEN: Swords Dance, Sky Uppercut, Blaze Kick, Thunder Punch
MAGMAR: Flamethrower, Confuse Ray, Cross Chop, Thunder Punch
CHARIZARD: Blast Burn, Fire Blast, Earthquake, Rock Slide

Substitute Raikage Jody is second.

Type Master Jody
((3 Full Restores))
Lv100 Pikachu [Electric] {Static} (Light Ball)
Lv100 Ampharos [Electric] {Static} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Magneton [Electric/Steel] {Magnet Pull} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Lanturn [Water/Electric] {Volt Absorb} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Jolteon [Electric] {Volt Absorb} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Electabuzz [Electric] {Static} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4800

**BATTLE NOTES:

PIKACHU: Volt Tackle, Surf, Iron Tail, Thunderbolt
AMPHAROS: Thunderbolt, Substitute, Focus Punch, Reflect
MAGNETON: Metal Sound, Thunder Wave, Thunderbolt, Tri Attack
LANTURN: Surf, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Rain Dance
JOLTEON: Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Yawn, Rain Dance
ELECTABUZZ: Thunder, Cross Chop, Ice Punch, Quick Attack

Match #3 is against Becky with the good Grass-types.

Type Master Becky
((3 Full Restores))
Lv100 Ludicolo [Water/Grass] {Swift Swim} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Sceptile [Grass] {Overgrow} (Green Apricorn)
Lv100 Vileplume [Grass/Poison] {Chlorophyll} (Lum Berry)
Lv100 Exeggutor [Grass/Psychic] {Chlorophyll} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Meganium [Grass] {Overgrow} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Venusaur [Grass/Poison] {Overgrow} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4800

**BATTLE NOTES:

LUDICOLO: Ice Beam, Surf, Thunder Punch, Leech Seed
SCEPTILE: Leaf Blade, Thunder Punch, Earthquake, Rock Tomb
VILEPLUME: Petal Dance, Sludge Bomb, Sleep Powder, Leech Seed
EXEGGUTOR: Leech Seed, Giga Drain, Psychic, Explosion
MEGANIUM: Body Slam, Frenzy Plant, Earthquake, Sleep Powder
VENUSAUR: Earthquake, Frenzy Plant, Body Slam, Sleep Powder

Water guy Steve is 4th.

Type Master Steve
((3 Full Restores))
Lv100 Sharpedo [Water/Dark] {Rough Skin} (Choice Band)
Lv100 Starmie [Water/Psychic] {Illuminate} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Swampert [Water/Ground] {Torrent} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Feraligatr [Water] {Torrent} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Vaporeon [Water] {Water Absorb} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Milotic [Water] {Marvel Scale} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4800

**BATTLE NOTES:

SHARPEDO: Waterfall, Crunch, Earthquake, Double-Edge
STARMIE: Psychic, Thunderbolt, Surf, Ice Beam
SWAMPERT: Hydro Cannon, Waterfall, Earthquake, Ice Punch
FERALIGATR: Swords Dance, Waterfall, Ice Punch, Earthquake
VAPOREON: Rain Dance, Surf, Toxic, Wish
MILOTIC: Surf, Toxic, Recover, Ice Beam

That’s the end of Round 1, your team gets healed and then Round 2 begins with (Gun Jack)son Number 5.

Type Master Jackson
((3 Full Restores))
Lv100 Hariyama [Fighting] {Thick Fat} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Hitmonlee [Fighting] {Limber} (Green Apricorn)
Lv100 Poliwrath [Water/Fighting] {Water Absorb} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Hitmonchan [Fighting] {Keen Eye} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Machamp [Fighting] {Guts} (Chesto Berry)
Lv100 Breloom [Grass/Fighting] {Effect Spore} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4800

**BATTLE NOTES:

HARIYAMA: Cross Chop, Rock Slide, Fake Out, Earthquake
HITMONLEE: Brick Break, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Mach Punch
POLIWRATH: Waterfall, Ice Punch, Bulk Up, Hypnosis
HITMONCHAN: Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Fire Punch, Brick Break
MACHAMP: Rock Slide, Bulk Up, Cross Chop, Rest
BRELOOM: Spore, Leech Seed, Focus Punch, Substitute

Rocky John rolls in at 6th place.

Type Master John
((3 Full Restores))
Lv100 Tyranitar [Rock/Dark] {Sand Stream} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Armaldo [Rock/Bug] {Battle Armor} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Magcargo [Fire/Rock] {Magmar Armor} (White Herb)
Lv100 Kabutops [Rock/Water] {Swift Swim} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Aerodactyl [Rock/Flying] {Rock Head} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Cradily [Rock/Grass] {Suction Cups} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4800

**BATTLE NOTES:

TYRANITAR: Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Earthquake, Crunch
ARMALDO: Swords Dance, Rock Slide, Earthquake, Brick Break
MAGCARGO: Amnesia, Rest, Overheat, Rock Slide
KABUTOPS: Swords Dance, Rock Slide, Waterfall, Aerial Ace
AERODACTYL: Double-Edge, Earthquake, Wing Attack, Rock Slide
CRADILY: Toxic, Amnesia, Barrier, Rest

Drawing lucky #7 is Psy-queen Emma.

Type Master Emma
((3 Full Restores))
Lv100 Gardevoir [Psychic] {Synchronize} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Solrock [Rock/Psychic] {Levitate} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Slowbro [Water/Psychic] {Oblivious} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Medicham [Fighting/Psychic] {Pure Power} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Hypno [Psychic] {Insomnia} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Alakazam [Psychic] {Synchronize} (Salac Berry)
Prize: P4800

**BATTLE NOTES:

GARDEVOIR: Will-O-Wisp, Calm Mind, Psychic, Thunderbolt
SOLROCK: Cosmic Power, Rest, Rock Slide, Earthquake
SLOWBRO: Surf, Ice Beam, Calm Mind, Rest
MEDICHAM: Brick Break, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch, Fake Out
HYPNO: Light Screen, Reflect, Toxic, Rest
ALAKAZAM: Psychic, Shadow Ball, Shock Wave, Calm Mind

Smartly dressed for #8 is Ghost King Jenkins.

Type Master Jenkins
((3 Full Restores))
Lv100 Shedinja [Bug/Ghost] {Wonder Guard} (Quick Claw)
Lv100 Banette [Ghost] {Insomnia} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Sableye [Dark/Ghost] {Keen Eye} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Misdreavus [Ghost] {Levitate} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Dusclops [Ghost] {Pressure} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Gengar [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4800

**BATTLE NOTES:

SHEDINJA: Toxic, Aerial Ace, Silver Wind, Confuse Ray
BANETTE: Will-O-Wisp, Faint Attack, Destiny Bond, Return
SABLEYE: Night Shade, Will-O-Wisp, Fake Out, Recover
MISDREAVUS: Calm Mind, Psychic, Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball
DUSCLOPS: Will-O-Wisp, Confuse Ray, Pain Split, Shadow Punch
GENGAR: Shadow Ball, Giga Drain, Thunderbolt, Sludge Bomb

End of Round 2, it’s healing time before #9 Yami Ariel shows up.

Type Master Ariel
((3 Full Restores))
Lv100 Sneasel [Dark/Ice] {Inner Focus} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Absol [Dark] {Pressure} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Houndoom [Dark/Fire] {Early Bird} (White Herb)
Lv100 Crawdaunt [Water/Dark] {Hyper Cutter} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Cacturne [Grass/Dark] {Sand Veil} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Umbreon [Dark] {Synchronize} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4800

**BATTLE NOTES:

SNEASEL: Ice Punch, Aerial Ace, Brick Break, Pursuit
ABSOL: Double-Edge, Rock Slide, Aerial Ace, Perish Song
HOUNDOOM: Overheat, Solarbeam, Flamethrower, Crunch
CRAWDAUNT: Waterfall, Swords Dance, Aerial Ace, Crunch
CACTURNE: Leech Seed, Substitute, Need Arm, Destiny Bond
UMBREON: Toxic, Wish, Protect, Mean Look

Flying in at 10th place is Dug. Would’ve made for a nice Dig Dug reference if he had been the Ground-type Master, darn it *snaps fingers*

Type Master Dug
((3 Full Restores))
Lv100 Dodrio [Normal/Flying] {Run Away} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Jumpluff [Grass/Flying] {Chlorophyll} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Gligar [Ground/Flying] {Hyper Cutter} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Gyarados [Water/Flying] {Intimidate} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Swellow [Normal/Flying] {Guts} (Green Apricorn)
Lv100 Xatu [Psychic/Flying] {Synchronize} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4800

**BATTLE NOTES:

DODRIO: Endure, Flail, Drill Peck, Quick Attack
JUMPFLUFF: Leech Seed, Giga Drain, Sleep Powder, Reflect
GLIGAR: Earthquake, Iron Tail, Swords Dance, Rock Slide
GYARADOS: Dragon Dance, Waterfall, Earthquake, Bounce
SWELLOW: Aerial Ace, Return, Facade, Agility
XATU: Calm Mind, Psychic, Wish, Shadow Ball

Kenny Leven is down to earth, enough said 🙂

Type Master Ken
((3 Full Restores))
Lv100 Marowak [Ground] {Rock Head} (Thick Club)
Lv100 Quagsire [Water/Ground] {Damp} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Nidoking [Poison/Ground] {Poison Point} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Rhydon [Ground/Rock] {Lightningrod} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Camerupt [Fire/Ground] {Magma Armor} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Claydol [Ground/Psychic] {Levitate} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4800

**BATTLE NOTES:

MAROWAK: Earthquake, Rock Slide, Double-Edge, Swords Dance
QUAGSIRE: Curse, Waterfall, Rest, Ice Punch
NIDOKING: Thunderbolt, Ice Beam, Megahorn, Shadow Ball
RHYDON: Double-Edge, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Megahorn
CAMERUPT: Fire Blast, Rock Slide, Rest, Sleep Talk
CLAYDOL: Light Screen, Reflect, Psychic, Rest

Steel yourselves 12 times for Roll!

Type Master Roll
((3 Full Restores))
Lv100 Skarmory [Steel/Flying] {Keen Eye} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Scizor [Bug/Steel] {Swarm} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Mawile [Steel] {Hyper Cutter} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Aggron [Steel/Rock] {Sturdy} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Metagross [Steel/Psychic] {Clear Body} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Steelix [Steel/Ground] {Rock Head} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4800

**BATTLE NOTES:

SKARMORY: Whirlwind, Spikes, Taunt, Drill Peck
SCIZOR: Steel Wing, Wing Attack, Quick Attack, Pursuit
MAWILE: Swords Dance, Substitute, Baton Pass, Fake Tears
AGGRON: Rock Slide, Earthquake, Double-Edge, Iron Tail
METAGROSS: Ice Punch, Thunder Punch, Earthquake, Meteor Mash
STEELIX: Toxic, Bind, Rest, Earthquake

End of Round 3, heal up and here comes Youngster #13 Poison Dom. Still MANY years away from driving fast cars.

Type Master Dom
((3 Full Restores))
Lv100 Victreebel [Grass/Poison] {Chlorophyll} (Green Apricorn)
Lv100 Tentacruel [Water/Poison] {Clear Body} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Nidoqueen [Poison/Ground] {Poison Point} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Arbok [Poison] {Intimidate} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Weezing [Poison] {Levitate} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Crobat [Poison/Flying] {Inner Focus} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4800

**BATTLE NOTES:

VICTREEBEL: Growth, Sludge Bomb, Razor Leaf, Sleep Powder
TENTACRUEL: Surf, Ice Beam, Toxic, Rest
NIDOQUEEN: Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Earthquake
ARBOK: Glare, Giga Drain, Rock Slide, Iron Tail
WEEZING: Will-O-Wisp, Flamethrower, Pain Split, Shadow Ball
CROBAT: Aerial Ace, Giga Drain, Steel Wing, Sludge Bomb

There are 14 ways of freezing to death in Ross’s world.

Type Master Ross
((3 Full Restores))
Lv100 Glalie [Ice] {Inner Focus} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Piloswine [Ice/Ground] {Oblivious} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Cloyster [Water/Ice] {Shell Armor} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Jynx [Ice/Psychic] {Oblivious} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Walrein [Ice/Water] {Thick Fat} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Lapras [Water/Ice] {Water Absorb} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4800

**BATTLE NOTES:

GLALIE: Spikes, Taunt, Hail Ice Beam
PILOSWINE: Rock Slide, Earthquake, Blizzard, Light Screen
CLOYSTER: Spikes, Ice Beam, Surf, Hail
JYNX: Calm Mind, Ice Beam, Psychic, Shadow Ball
WALREIN: Protect, Substitute, Toxic, Super Fang
LAPRAS: Dragon Dance, Waterfall, Return, Thunderbolt

Now it’s time for the top 3 Masters, no healing after #16. At the 15th spot is just regular, average, typical, vanilla, normal Martin.

Type Master Martin
((3 Full Restores))
Lv100 Zangoose [Normal] {Immunity} (Choice Band)
Lv100 Snorlax [Normal] {Immunity} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Ursaring [Normal] {Guts} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Miltank [Normal] {Thick Fat} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Blissey [Normal] {Natural Cure} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Noctowl [Normal/Flying] {Insomnia} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4800

**BATTLE NOTES:

ZANGOOSE: Frustration, Brick Break, Rock Slide, Aerial Ace
SNORLAX: Curse, Body Slam, Earthquake, Rest
URSARING: Thunder Punch, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Earthquake
MILTANK: Milk Drink, Defense Curl, Rollout, Body Slam
BLISSEY: Wish, Seismic Toss, Thunder Wave, Ice Beam
NOCTOWL: Psychic, Feather Dance, Reflect, Shadow Ball

Smith is #16. Former agent, now a Bug-type expert.

Type Master Smith
((3 Full Restores))
Lv100 Forretress [Bug/Steel] {Sturdy} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Pinsir [Bug] {Hyper Cutter} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Heracross [Bug/Fighting] {Swarm} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Venomoth [Bug/Poison] {Shield Dust} (Green Apricorn)
Lv100 Shuckle [Bug/Rock] {Sturdy} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Scyther [Bug/Flying] {Swarm} (Salac Berry)
Prize: P4800

**BATTLE NOTES:

FORRETRESS: Spikes, Toxic, Rest, Sleep Talk
PINSIR: Swords Dance, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Return
HERACROSS: Brick Break, Megahorn, Earthquake, Rock Slide
VENOMOTH: Sludge Bomb, Psychic, Signal Beam, Sleep Powder
SHUCKLE: Toxic, Encore, Protect, Rest
SCYTHER: Swords Dance, Aerial Ace, Reversal, Steel Wing

And finally, Type Master #17 is Zoe the true Dragon Master.

Type Master Zoe
((3 Full Restores))
Lv100 Altaria [Dragon/Flying] {Natural Cure} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Flygon [Ground/Dragon] {Levitate} (Leftovers)
Lv100 Salamence [Dragon/Flying] {Intimidate} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Kingdra [Water/Dragon] {Swift Swim} (Lum Berry)
Lv100 Shelgon [Dragon] {Rock Head} (Salac Berry)
Lv100 Dragonite [Dragon/Flying] {Inner Focus} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4800

**BATTLE NOTES:

ALTARIA: Dragon Dance, Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Aerial Ace
FLYGON: Earthquake, Rock Slide, Giga Drain, Fire Blast
SALAMENCE: Crunch, Brick Break, Fire Blast, Hydro Cannnon
KINGDRA: Waterfall, Dragon Dance, Rest, Substitute
SHELGON: Dragon Dance, Double-Edge, Dragon Claw, Crunch
DRAGONITE: Dragon Dance, Earthquake, Fire Punch, Outrage

I suspect that the prizes are randomised because the very first prize I received was a Sun Stone and now I’m given a Slowpoketail lol, which is an item wild Relicanth in this game have a 5% chance of holding by the way. What’s up with that? Afterwards or if you’ve decided to save the challenge for later, exit the Dojo and return to Area 7 then go through the northeast opening. You’ll appear on the southeastern side of Area 8, go straight up to the next opening and end up in a room of Section A. As soon as you arrive check the rock on the right for a hidden Shoal Shell.

A few paces to the left is an opening, ignore it but check the rock that is second to the left from that opening, you’ll find a Dive Ball. Further to the left is a pool that takes you to a spot just east of the Olivine Lighthouse. Below the pool is another opening and 4 rock piles, check the top right pile for a hidden Star Piece.

Go through the opening back to Area 8, you’ll appear on the northwest slope. Enter the next opening on the left.

-SECTION E-

Pokemon Found
Steelix [Steel/Ground] (Levels 15-35, Rate 50%) {Metal Coat 5%}
Sableye [Dark/Ghost] (Levels 15-35, Rate 30%)
Aggron [Steel/Rock] (Levels 15-35, Rate 14%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Haunter [Ghost/Poison] (Levels 15-35, Rate 5%) {Spell Tag 5%}
Dragonite [Dragon/Flying] (Levels 15-35, Rate 1%) {Dragon Fang 5%}
(SURF)
Clamperl [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 90%) {Blue Shard 5%}
Seadra [Water] (Levels 15-35, Rate 5%)
Relicanth [Water/Rock] (Levels 15-35, Rate 5%)

-AREA 10-

A few paces forward you’ll see 3 rocks in between 2 piles of rocks, check the rock on the left for a hidden Stardust.

Continue going north until you reach 2 piles of rocks that will be on the left side of the path, check the bottom pile of a hidden Pearl.

The path leads to the next opening, which takes you to the southeast side of this area. Once you’re there get in the water and Surf down the small waterfall on the right. You’ll see a water corridor heading north, it leads to a spot where you can resurface in Mt. Mortar’s basement. Pass the water corridor and continue Surfing to the right into some fast currents that will send you down a waterfall.

-AREA 11-

There are 2 things of note here: an opening which is on the right and a resurface spot in between currents on the south side of the room. Both options are one-way paths which lead to Dragon’s Den but right now we’ll head for the opening on the right, so make a note of how to get back here because we’ll return for the resurface spot later. To reach the opening just Surf to the right into the currents facing east. The opening leads to a small room that has a pool, Dive in and appear in a second small room which has a ladder.

-SECTION F-

Pokemon Found
Swinub [Ice/Ground] (Levels 33-36, Rate 100%) {Aspear Berry 50%}

The first in a series of descending ladders going to a new area of Dragon’s Den.

DRAGON’S DEN (via Underwater Cavern)

Just up ahead is a one-way pool that leads back to Dragon’s Den’s main area, ignore it for now and continue on up to the north side. Get onto the rocky platform and circle round to the southwest side and pick up a Ruby. Back to the north side and go southeast on the platform until you can get down to ground level then head up to pick up TM29 Psychic. A very interesting find, that Ruby, what could it be for? Return to the one-way pool and we can finally get out of here. Once you’re back in Dragon Den’s main area, exit and head for the Lake of Rage.

[lageu] LAKE OF RAGE (Underwater)

Pokemon Found
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 25-45, Rate 40%)
Magnemite [Electric/Steel] (Levels 25-45, Rate 20%)
Magneton [Electric/Steel] (Levels 25-45, Rate 20%) {Magnet 5%}
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 25-45, Rate 10%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Ursaring [Normal] (Levels 25-45, Rate 4%) {Oran Berry 50%/Sitrus Berry 5%}
Swinub [Ice/Ground] (Levels 25-45, Rate 4%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Forretress [Bug/Steel] (Levels 25-45, Rate 1%)
Steelix [Steel/Ground] (Levels 25-45, Rate 1%) {Metal Coat 5%}

A small underwater cave, just make your way to the south side and pick up another curious Key Item – Meteorite. As you should remember, in R/S/E you would give it to Professor Cozmo and receive TM27 Return in exchange. In this game unfortunately the Meteorite is related to something which was not completed, this is what creator LaZ told me when I asked about it. That ends the Great Dive Backtrack. If you need to do some extra training, especially if you decided not to face the Type Masters until later, how about facing the Kanto Gym Leaders in rematches?

Kanto Gym Rematch Tour

Leader Brock
((2 Hyper Potions + 1 Full Heal))
Lv66 Poliwhirl [Water] {Water Absorb} (Leftovers) [eh? Special Guest Party Member Poliwhirl, I presume…?]
Lv67 Omastar [Rock/Water] {Swift Swim} (Leftovers)
Lv67 Kabutops [Rock/Water] {Swift Swim} (Leftovers)
Lv65 Golem [Rock/Ground] {Rock Head} (Leftovers)
Lv64 Rhyhorn [Ground/Rock] {Lightningrod} (Leftovers)
Lv68 Tyranitar [Rock/Dark] {Sand Stream} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4080

**BATTLE NOTES:

POLIWHIRL: Rock Slide, Earthquake, Sandstorm, Aerial Ace [them moves though…]
OMASTAR: Rain Dance, Surf, Ice Beam, Toxic
KABUTOPS: Surf, Slash, Swords Dance, Rock Slide
GOLEM: Explosion, Fissure, Fire Blast, Rock Slide
RHYHORN: Megahorn, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Double-Edge
TYRANITAR: Rock Slide, Earthquake, Crunch, Ice Beam

Leader Misty
((2 Hyper Potions + 1 Full Heal))
Lv67 Kingdra [Water/Dragon] {Swift Swim} (Leftovers)
Lv67 Milotic [Water] {Marvel Scale} (Leftovers)
Lv68 Starmie [Water/Psychic] {Illuminate} (Leftovers)
Lv64 Swampert [Water/Ground] {Torrent} (Leftovers)
Lv66 Vaporeon [Water] {Water Absorb} (Leftovers)
Lv68 Slowking [Water/Psychic] {Oblivious} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4080

**BATTLE NOTES:

KINGDRA: Rain Dance, Surf, Ice Beam, Toxic
MILOTIC: Light Screen, Recover, Thunder Wave, Psychic
STARMIE: Psychic, Surf, Rain Dance, Ice Beam
SWAMPERT: Earthquake, Curse, Rock Slide, Ice Beam
VAPOREON: Toxic, Protect, Wish, Surf
SLOWKING: Calm Mind, Surf, Thunder Wave, Psychic

Leader Lt. Surge
((1 Hyper Potion + 1 Full Restore + 1 Full Heal))
Lv62 Jolteon [Electric] {Volt Absorb}
Lv62 Raichu [Electric] {Static} (Leftovers)
Lv62 Magneton [Electric/Steel] {Magnet Pull} (Leftovers)
Lv65 Ampharos [Electric] {Static} (Leftovers)
Lv65 Electabuzz [Electric] {Static} (Leftovers)
Lv64 Lanturn [Water/Electric] {Volt Absorb} (Leftovers)
Prize: P3900

**BATTLE NOTES:

JOLTEON: Thunderbolt, Thunder Wave, Double Team, Baton Pass
RAICHU: Rain Dance, Surf, Thunder, Focus Punch
MAGNETON: Thunderbolt, Metal Sound, Thunder Wave, Explosion
AMPHAROS: Focus Punch, Reflect, Substitute, Thunderbolt
ELECTABUZZ: Thunderbolt, Ice Punch, Cross Chop, Light Screen
LANTURN: Surf, Ice Beam, Confuse Ray, Thunderbolt

Leader Erika
((1 Hyper Potion + 1 Full Restore + 1 Full Heal))
Lv68 Roselia [Grass/Poison] {Natural Cure} (Leftovers)
Lv66 Ludicolo [Water/Grass] {Swift Swim} (Leftovers)
Lv64 Cradily [Rock/Grass] {Suction Cups} (Leftovers)
Lv67 Meganium [Grass] {Overgrow} (Leftovers)
Lv67 Breloom [Grass/Fighting] {Effect Spore} (Leftovers)
Lv67 Victreebel [Grass/Poison] {Chlorophyll} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4020

**BATTLE NOTES:

ROSELIA: Spikes, Leech Seed, Substitute, Magical Leaf
LUDICOLO: Surf, Leech Seed, Synthesis, Toxic
CRADILY: Rock Slide, Earthquake, Toxic, Recover
MEGANIUM: Reflect, Light Screen, Leech Seed, Body Slam
BRELOOM: Focus Punch, Substitute, Spore, Leech Seed
VICTREEBEL: Sludge Bomb, Giga Drain, Swords Dance, Sleep Powder

Leader Sabrina
((2 Full Restores + 1 Full Heal))
Lv65 Medicham [Fighting/Psychic] {Pure Power} (Leftovers)
Lv65 Metagross [Steel/Psychic] {Clear Body} (Choice Band)
Lv64 Espeon [Psychic] {Synchronize} (Leftovers)
Lv67 Slowbro [Water/Psychic] {Oblivious} (Leftovers)
Lv67 Alakazam [Psychic] {Synchronize} (Leftovers)
Lv66 Gardevoir [Psychic] {Synchronize} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4020

**BATTLE NOTES:

MEDICHAM: Brick Break, Shadow Ball, Rock Slide, Bulk Up
METAGROSS: Meteor Mash, Explosion, Earthquake, Rock Slide
ESPEON: Light Screen, Reflect, Wish, Psychic
SLOWBRO: Curse, Earthquake, Rest, Shadow Ball
ALAKAZAM: Calm Mind, Psychic, Fire Punch, Ice Punch
GARDEVOIR: Will-O-Wisp, Psychic, Thunderbolt, Calm Mind

Leader Janine
((2 Full Restores + 1 Full Heal))
Lv68 Tentacruel [Water/Poison] {Clear Body} (Leftovers)
Lv67 Victreebel [Grass/Poison] {Chlorophyll} (Leftovers)
Lv67 Gengar [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate} (Leftovers)
Lv67 Muk [Poison] {Stench} (Leftovers)
Lv66 Nidoking [Poison/Ground] {Poison Point} (Leftovers)
Lv65 Weezing [Poison] {Levitate} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4020

**BATTLE NOTES:

TENTACRUEL: Hydro Pump, SLudge Bomb, Swords Dance, Substitute
VICTREEBEL: Giga Drain, SLudge Bomb, Swords Dance, Leech Seed
GENGAR: Hypnosis, Destiny Bond, Shadow Ball, Giga Drain
MUK: Curse, Explosion, Sludge Bomb, Ice Punch
NIDOKING: Crunch, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Megahorn
WEEZING: Will-O-Wisp, Explosion, Flamethrower, Sludge Bomb

Leader Blaine
((2 Full Restores + 1 Full Heal))
Lv67 Ninetales [Fire] {Flash Fire} (Leftovers)
Lv67 Camerupt [Fire/Ground] {Magma Armor} (Leftovers)
Lv68 Charizard [Fire/Flying] {Blaze} (Leftovers)
Lv64 Arcanine [Fire] {Intimidate} (Leftovers)
Lv66 Houndoom [Dark/Fire] {Early Bird} (Leftovers)
Lv66 Magmar [Fire] {Flame Body} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4080

**BATTLE NOTES:

NINETALES: Will-O-Wisp, Confuse Ray, Sunny Day, Fire Blast
CAMERUPT: Earthquake, Overheat, Explosion, Rock Slide
CHARIZARD: Fire Blast, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Dragon Claw
ARCANINE: Curse, Extremespeed, Fire Blast, Earthquake
HOUNDOOM: Sunny Day, Solarbeam, Fire Blast, Curse
MAGMAR: Flamethrower, Cross Chop, Thunder Punch, Sunny Day

Leader Blue
((3 Full Restores + 1 Full Heal))
Lv69 Pidgeot [Normal/Flying] {Keen Eye} (Leftovers)
Lv69 Gyarados [Water/Flying] {Intimidate} (Leftovers)
Lv68 Rhydon [Ground/Rock] {Lightningrod} (Leftovers)
Lv68 Alakazam [Psychic] {Synchronize} (Leftovers)
Lv68 Exeggutor [Grass/Psychic] {Chlorophyll} (Leftovers)
Lv70 Arcanine [Fire] {Intimidate} (Leftovers)
Prize: P4200

**BATTLE NOTES:

PIDGEOT: Drill Peck, Rest, Whirlwind, Steel Wing
GYARADOS: Taunt, Hydro Pump, Crunch, Rock Slide
RHYDON: Megahorn, Rock Slide, Earthquake, Double-Edge
ALAKAZAM: Psychic, Shadow Ball, Recover, Thunder Punch
EXEGGUTOR: Psychic, Giga Drain, Sleep Powder, Leech Seed
ARCANINE: Iron Tail, Extremespeed, Flamethrower, Curse

Afterwards return to Vermilion and see Axel standing outside the Office Block. You’ll follow him inside, watch him flip a switch behind the left poster on 1F (?) to reveal an elevator that takes both of you to the International Police Secret Base a.k.a Special HQ (??) and you find out that Axel is an undercover officer who was dispatched from here (?!). Wow, did you see that coming? And here I thought he’s just some random dude from a faraway region I’ve never heard of lol. Axel needs your help because some information has come in about Team Rocket possibly being behind a number of attacks which are set to happen soon. Accept Axel’s offer and find out that the first target is the Seafoam Islands. He says he’ll meet you there and leaves. Bring a Pokemon that knows Strength.

[seaf2] SEAFOAM ISLANDS (The Return)

**HMs Needed: Surf, Strength.

-1F-

Pokemon Found
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 30-37, Rate 55%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 30-37, Rate 34%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 30-37, Rate 10%)
Swinub [Ice/Ground] (Levels 30-37, Rate 1%) {Aspear Berry 50%}

Axel is inside by the entrance and just up ahead is a Rocket Grunt. Axel says he’ll catch up after you’ve cleared things up and found out what’s going on. The work begins.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv64 Graveler [Rock/Ground]
Lv65 Arcanine [Fire]
Prize: P2600

On the right is a piece of Shoal Salt and the next Grunt.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv64 Arbok [Poison]
Lv66 Raticate [Normal]
Lv65 Weezing [Poison]
Prize: P2600

Push the boulder above her into the hole on the upper right. Then get onto the north platform, ignore the first ladder that you’ll see on the way up and turn right to Grunt #3.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv67 Arbok [Poison]
Prize: P2680

Past him is another ladder and a second boulder. Push the boulder into the next hole and jump through it.

-B1F-

Pokemon Found
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 30-37, Rate 40%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 30-37, Rate 34%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 30-37, Rate 11%)
Seel [Water] (Levels 30-37, Rate 10%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Golduck [Water] (Levels 30-37, Rate 5%)

Push the boulder into the hole here then climb the ladder back to 1F and climb down the ladder which was ignored. Back in B1F you’ll see an item ball on the upper right, that’s an Iron. Get off the platform that you are on, there’s Grunt #4 just below it.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv66 Dragonite [Dragon/Flying]
Lv65 Tauros [Normal]
Prize: P2600

Before reaching the Iron climb the ladder down to B2F, deal with Grunt #5 who is down there then go back to B1F.

-B2F-

Pokemon Found
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 30-37, Rate 40%)
Seel [Water] (Levels 30-37, Rate 20%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 30-37, Rate 20%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 30-37, Rate 10%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 30-37, Rate 10%)

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv65 Magnemite [Electric/Steel]
Lv66 Magneton [Electric/Steel]
Prize: P2640

He mentions that some kind of ritual is going on here and their boss Silver is involved somehow. Back in B1F you’ll find Grunt #6 near a boulder and hole on the upper right side of the central platform.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv64 Grimer [Poison]
Lv66 Muk [Poison]
Prize: P2640

Push the boulder down the next hole then return to B1F and climb the ladder on the central platform back to B2F and Grunt #7.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv67 Hypno [Psychic]
Lv66 Drowzee [Psychic]
Lv66 Vileplume [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P2640

There are 2 other ladders below the platform that you’re currently on – the ladder on the bottom right leads to a Lemonade in B1F and the bottom left ladder (near an Escape Rope) leads to B3F.

-B3F-

Pokemon Found
Seel [Water] (Levels 30-37, Rate 40%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 30-37, Rate 20%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 30-37, Rate 15%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 30-37, Rate 10%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 30-37, Rate 10%)
Dewgong [Water/Ice] (Levels 30-37, Rate 4%) {Aspear Berry 50%/Nevermeltice 5%}
Diglett [Ground] (Levels 30-37, Rate 1%)

You’ll see 3 rocks on the left from the ladder, check the top rock for a Nugget.

Straight ahead from there is Grunt #8 standing near a ladder.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv67 Golbat [Poison/Flying]
Lv67 Golbat [Poison/Flying]
Prize: P2680

Ignore the ladder for now and go east to Grunt #9 then #10 near the Strength puzzle on the south side.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv67 Seadra [Water]
Lv66 Golbat [Poison/Flying]
Lv65 Azumarill [Water]
Prize: P2600

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv65 Raticate [Normal]
Lv67 Crobat [Poison/Flying]
Prize: P2680

You just need to push 2 of the 4 boulders into the holes then continue east across the water to Grunt #11.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv66 Crobat [Poison/Flying]
Lv68 Venomoth [Bug/Poison]
Lv67 Machoke [Fighting]
Lv67 Muk [Poison]
Prize: P2680

That ladder below him is the one leading to the end of this frozen adventure so ignore it for now and go climb the ladder near Grunt #8.

-B4F-

Pokemon Found
Seel [Water] (Levels 30-37, Rate 50%) {Aspear Berry 50%}
Psyduck [Water] (Levels 30-37, Rate 10%)
Golduck [Water] (Levels 30-37, Rate 15%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 30-37, Rate 15%)
Dewgong [Water/Ice] (Levels 30-37, Rate 10%) {Aspear Berry 50%/Nevermeltice 5%}

There are 3 rocks near the ladder, check the left one for a Water Stone.

Grunt #12 on the right will Double Battle you.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv68 Poliwrath [Water/Fighting]
Lv66 Alakazam [Psychic]
Lv67 Hypno [Psychic]
Prize: P5360

Get in the water and Surf up to the famous spot where Articuno would be found in the old days, this time you’ll find a Double Batting Executive.

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv67 Arbok [Poison] {Intimidate}
Lv68 Hypno [Psychic] {Insomnia}
Lv68 Aggron [Steel/Rock] {Sturdy}
Lv67 Muk [Poison] {Stench}
Lv67 Raticate [Normal] {Run Away}
Prize: P5440

**BATTLE NOTES:

ARBOK: Stockpile, Swallow, Spit Up, Haze
HYPNO: Psychic, Psych Up, Swagger, Future Sight
AGGRON: Iron Tail, Protect, Metal Sound, Double-Edge
MUK: Screech, Acid Armor, Sludge Bomb, Memento
RATICATE: Scary Face, Pursuit, Super Fang, Endeavor

Completely humiliated by the loss, he suddenly quits and takes off. What he leaves behind is an Unlocker. The Key Item section doesn’t offer any actual information for it unfortunately. Return to the main platform and get to the southern part of it, a second Executive is there watching a Pearl.

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv68 Swellow [Normal/Flying] {Guts}
Lv66 Tentacruel [Water/Poison] {Clear Body}
Prize: P2640

**BATTLE NOTES:

SWELLOW: Double Team, Endeavor, Aerial Ace, Agility
TENTACRUEL: Wrap, Screech, Barrier, Hydro Pump

In the northeast part is Grunt #13 near a ladder.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv66 Golbat [Poison/Flying]
Prize: P2640

Climb the ladder and the next ones back to B2F. You’ll find Grunt #14 and one more boulder to be pushed.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv68 Crawdaunt [Water/Dark]
Prize: P2720

Drop down the hole back to B3F after pushing the boulder and get onto the eastern platform for the ladder. Climb all the way back up to B1F and fight Grunt #14.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv67 Hypno [Psychic]
Prize: P2680

Climb the ladder back to 1F and prepare for one more Executive, who stands between you and a special door on the far right.

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv68 Raticate [Normal] {Run Away}
Lv67 Fearow [Normal/Flying] {Keen Eye}
Lv67 Slowbro [Water/Psychic] {Oblivious}
Prize: P2680

**BATTLE NOTES:

RATICATE: Scary Face, Pursuit, Super Fang, Endeavor
FEAROW: Pursuit, Mirror Move, Drill Peck, Agility
SLOWBRO: Amnesia, Withdraw, Psychic, Psych Up

Unknown to the Executive, you have the Unlocker so the door isn’t much of a problem. The next area has no wild encounters but this is where we find Silver, Articuno…and Zane (?!). This Zane guy is full of surprises haha he’s been all over the place, but this? Shocking. Silver believes he has control over Articuno and tries to order it, but the Legendary flies away instead. Axel shows up to stop Silver, it doesn’t work because he and Zane run off. Whatever big plan Silver is cooking up he is certain it will continue on schedule regardless. Axel has noticed that some kind of technology is controlling Articuno and he fears the worst. He returns to Special HQ after telling you to go back there too. After Axel leaves you can pick up the Macho Brace in the bottom right corner. Zane is collaborating with Team Rocket now? Damn, what is the world coming to??

Back at the Office Building just stand in front of the 1F poster and you’ll automatically make your way to Special HQ. Speak to Axel and learn that the next attack is going to be at Mt. Moon. Head over there and find Axel on 1F, waiting for you to clear things up (again haha). Why doesn’t he help out though? Grunt #1 is on the right and Grunt #2 is south from him.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv66 Golbat [Poison/Flying]
Lv67 Sandslash [Ground]
Prize: P2680

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv67 Arbok [Poison]
Lv66 Golbat [Poison/Flying]
Lv68 Raticate [Normal]
Prize: P2640

On the right is the ladder to Mt. Moon Square, leave it for now and continue south to the next two Grunts. They remember being here for fossils years ago, why are they back in Mt. Moon now?

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv69 Muk [Poison]
Prize: P2760

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv68 Dewgong [Water/Ice]
Lv67 Drowzee [Psychic]
Prize: P2680

Head for the Square.

-MT. MOON SQUARE-

Grunt #5 is on the right and the Scientist who was blocking the opening previously is gone now.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv67 Hypno [Psychic]
Lv66 Hypno [Psychic]
Lv68 Cloyster [Water/Ice]
Prize: P2720

The Grunt blocking entry into the shop won’t battle you, it’s the female Grunt on the south side who will.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv67 Golbat [Poison/Flying]
Lv67 Fearow [Normal/Flying]
Lv68 Dusclops [Ghost]
Prize: P2720

Go through opening which is no longer blocked.

-MT. MOON AREA 2F-

No wild encounters here, but there’s a Revive in the upper right corner and Grunt #7 on the left.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv67 Muk [Poison]
Lv68 Wobbuffet [Psychic]
Prize: P2720

Further to the left is an Ice Heal and Grunt #8.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv67 Arbok [Poison]
Prize: P2680

Climb the ladder back to 1F then climb the next ladder.

-B1F-

Pokemon Found
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 6-9, Rate 70%)
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 6-9, Rate 15%)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 6-9, Rate 9%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 6-9, Rate 5%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Anorith [Rock/Bug] (Levels 6-9, Rate 1%)

You’ll appear next to a Double Battling Exec.

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv67 Golem [Rock/Ground] {Rock Head}
Lv68 Fearow [Normal/Flying] {Keen Eye}
Prize: P5440

**BATTLE NOTES:

GOLEM: Rock Blast, Earthquake, Explosion, Double-Edge
FEAROW: Pursuit, Mirror Move, Drill Peck, Agility

In front of him is an HP Up then one of the (Super) Rocket Brothers, another Double Battler.

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv67 Hitmonlee [Fighting] {Limber}
Lv67 Starmie [Water/Psychic] {Illuminate}
Lv68 Electrode [Electric] {Soundproof}
Prize: P5440

**BATTLE NOTES:

HITMONLEE: Foresight, Endure, Mega Kick, Reversal
STARMIE: Rapid Spin, Recover, Swift, Confuse Ray
ELECTRODE: Light Screen, Swift, Explosion, Mirror Coat

Silver and Zane are just up ahead facing Zapdos. Silver tests out the unknown technology on Zapdos but that fails and Zapdos is gone. Axel arrives and for a second time doesn’t catch the bad guys. I’m starting to wonder how exactly did Axel qualify to become an undercover officer, his track record so far is a little sketchy. So it’s back to Special HQ and we find out that the next operation will take place in the Safari Zone. Interesting, now we get a chance to see if anything has changed there after 3 years. Load up on Balls, there won’t be any Step Counter or Safari Balls to worry about. Axel will be in the Safari Zone main building, staying behind to keep watch.

[safaz] SAFARI ZONE

-AREA A-

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Rhyhorn [Ground/Rock] (Level 25, Rate 20%)
Nidoran(both) [Poison] (Level 22, Rate 20%)
Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic] (Level 24, Rate 20%)
Venonat [Bug/Poison] (Level 22, Rate 15%)
Nidorino [Poison] (Level 31, Rate 10%)
Nidorina [Poison] (Level 31, Rate 5%)
Parasect [Bug/Grass] (Level 30, Rate 5%) {Tinymushroom 50%/Big Mushroom 5%}
Scyther [Bug/Flying] (Level 23, Rate 4%)
Chansey [Normal] (Level 23, Rate 1%) {Lucky Egg 5%}

Remember to catch a spare Chansey for the Aerodactyl trade on Route 14. Grunt #1 spotted up ahead and Grunt #2 is standing near the eastern exit.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv66 Golbat [Poison/Flying]
Lv65 Arbok [Poison]
Lv67 Weezing [Poison]
Prize: P2680

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv65 Drowzee [Psychic]
Lv67 Hypno [Psychic]
Prize: P2680

-AREA B-

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Nidoran(both) [Poison] (Level 24, Rate 25%)
Doduo [Normal/Flying] (Level 26, Rate 20%)
Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic] (Leves 23-25, Rate 20%)
Paras [Bug/Grass] (Level 22, Rate 15%) {Tinymushroom 50%/Big Mushroom 5%}
Nidorino [Poison] (Level 33, Rate 10%)
Parasect [Bug/Grass] (Level 25, Rate 5%) {Tinymushroom 50%/Big Mushroom 5%}
Kangaskhan [Normal] (Level 25, Rate 4%)
Scyther [Bug/Flying] (Level 28, Rate 1%)

Go all the way to the right to find a Max Repel and Grunt #3.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv64 Zubat [Poison/Flying]
Lv66 Golbat [Poison/Flying]
Lv68 Crobat [Poison/Flying]
Prize: P2720

After getting to the southwestern side of the rocky platform above the Grunt you’ll find a Revival Herb, then continue up to Grunt #4.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv68 Electrode [Electric]
Prize: P2720

There’s an HP Up near the northeast corner, after that head to the left and exit.

-AREA C-

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Rhyhorn [Ground/Rock] (Level 26, Rate 20%)
Nidoran(both) [Poison] (Level 30, Rate 20%)
Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic] (Leves 25-27, Rate 20%)
Paras [Bug/Grass] (Level 23, Rate 15%) {Tinymushroom 50%/Big Mushroom 5%}
Nidorino [Poison] (Level 30, Rate 10%)
Nidorina [Poison] (Level 30, Rate 5%)
Venomoth [Bug/Poison] (Level 32, Rate 5%) {Silver Powder 5%}
Chansey [Normal] (Level 26, Rate 4%) {Lucky Egg 5%}
Tauros [Normal] (Level 28, Rate 1%)

Grunt #5 seen as soon as you arrive.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv68 Dusclops [Ghost]
Prize: P2720

Get onto the platform above him and move on it into a small secluded area where you’ll find a Max Potion. Just to the left from the Grunt is an exit to Area A’s northeast side, you’ll find TM23 Iron Tail there. Further left are two more exits, these lead to Area D. Go up from the first of those two exits, you’ll pass a pool then find an Ultra Ball above it, then go all the way to the northwest side to find a Lava Cookie in the grass. Continue down from there to Grunt #6 near the furthest exit.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv67 Graveler [Rock/Ground]
Lv68 Golem [Rock/Ground]
Prize: P2720

Don’t go through that exit yet, go through the one before it.

-AREA D-

Pokemon Found
(GRASS)
Nidoran(both) [Poison] (Levels 22-30, Rate 25%)
Doduo [Normal/Flying] (Level 26, Rate 20%)
Exeggcute [Grass/Psychic] (Leves 25-27, Rate 20%)
Venonat [Bug/Poison] (Level 23, Rate 15%)
Nidorino [Poison] (Level 30, Rate 10%)
Venomoth [Bug/Poison] (Level 32, Rate 5%) {Silver Powder 5%}
Tauros [Normal] (Level 25, Rate 4%)
Kangaskhan [Normal] (Level 28, Rate 1%)

Just next to the unreadable signpost is a Heal Powder and further down is an Executive.

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv68 Nidoking [Poison/Ground] {Poison Point}
Lv68 Wobbuffet [Psychic] {Shadow Tag}
Prize: P2720

**BATTLE NOTES:

NIDOKING: Double Kick, Poison Sting, Thrash, Megahorn
WOBBUFFET: Counter, Mirror Coat, Safeguard Destiny Bond

The exit on the right leads to Area A’s western side and senior Grunt #7.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv67 Electrode [Electric]
Lv68 Magneton [Electric/Steel]
Prize: P2720

Back to the Executive and go west onto the rocky platform. In the grass after the platform is a Moomoo Milk and on the left from there is another Executive.

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv69 Arbok [Poison] {Intimidate}
Prize: P2760

**BATTLE NOTES:

ARBOK: Stockpile, Swallow, Spit Up, Haze

Just above her is an X Speed. According to the Executive there’s one more Executive is waiting for you. Oh great 🙂 return to Area C and go through the far left exit to reach Area D’s northwest side. You’ll see the final Executive on the left.

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv67 Kadabra [Psychic] {Synchronize}
Lv68 Hypno [Psychic] {Insomnia}
Lv66 Fearow [Normal/Flying] {Keen Eye}
Prize: P2640

**BATTLE NOTES:

KADABRA: Future Sight, Role Play, Psychic, Trick
HYPNO: Psychic, Psych Up, Swagger, Future Sight
FEAROW: Pursuit, Mirror Move, Drill Peck, Agility

That’s a Star Piece next to him. Continue further left to see Zane and Silver confronting Moltres. This time Silver has had enough of you and steps up to fight while Zane deals with Moltres.

Rocket Boss Battle
Rival Silver
((2 Full Restores + 1 Full Heal))
Lv69 Sneasel [Dark/Ice] {Inner Focus}
Lv69 Crobat [Poison/Flying] {Inner Focus}
Lv69 Magneton [Electric/Steel] {Magnet Pull}
Lv69 Alakazam [Psychic] {Synchronize}
Lv69 Gengar [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate}
Lv68 Meganium [Grass] {Overgrow}
or
Lv68 Feraligatr [Water] {Torrent}
or
Lv68 Typhlosion [Fire] {Blaze}
Prize: P2484

**BATTLE NOTES:

SNEASEL: Quick Attack, Screech, Faint Attack, Fury Cutter
CROBAT: Toxic, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack
MAGNETON: Thunder, Sonic Boom, Thunder Wave, Swift
ALAKAZAM: Recover, Future Sight, Psychic, Reflect
GENGAR: Mean Look, Curse, Shadow Ball, Confuse Ray
MEGANIUM: Poison Powder, Synthesis, Body Slam, Reflect
FERALIGATR: Surf, Rain Dance, Slash, Screech
TYPHLOSION: Ember, Smokescreen, Quick Attack, Flame Wheel

Third time should be the charm for Silver but Zane gives him the bad news about Moltres not being controlled and it flies off. Team Rocket escapes as well just as Axel shows up and tells you that there’s no more information about other attacks so things are cool for now. You can stop by Special HQ anytime too. The Safari Zone will remain “open” also in case you were hoping to come back and catch Pokemon. More good news: now that the Legendary Birds are out in the world we only need to know where exactly to look for them. Articuno is in the frozen final room of Ice Path’s “Secret Area” (reached by Surfing south along the Route 44 river, remember?).

[art1] ARTICUNO – The Freeze Pokemon
Level: 45
Type: Ice/Flying
Ability: Pressure
Moves: Powder Snow, Mist, Agility, Mind Reader

Moltres is in the final room of Mt. Mortar’s basement. You reach that room via the northeast opening and after climbing a brief series of ladders, remember?

[mol3] MOLTRES – The Flame Pokemon
Level: 45
Type: Fire/Flying
Ability: Pressure
Moves: Ember, Fire Spin, Agility, Endure

As for Zapdos it is in one place we haven’t explored yet – Rock Tunnel. The Route 10 entrance north of Lavender Town is still blocked so enter from Route 9. Bring a Pokemon that knows Flash of course. Rock Smash too, but it is optional.

[roct] ROCK TUNNEL

**HMs Needed: Flash, Rock Smash.

-1F-

Pokemon Found
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 15-26, Rate 34%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 15-26, Rate 20%)
Haunter [Ghost/Poison] (Levels 16-26, Rate 10%) {Spell Tag 5%}
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 16-26, Rate 10%)
Cubone [Ground] (Levels 16-26, Rate 10%) {Thick Club 5%}
Machoke [Fighting] (Levels 17-26, Rate 5%) {Focus Band 5%}
Machop [Fighting] (Levels 17-26, Rate 5%)
Marowak [Ground] (Levels 13-26, Rate 4%) {Thick Club 5%}
Kangaskhan [Normal] (Levels 15-26, Rate 1%)
Onix [Rock/Ground] (Levels 15-26, Rate 1%) {Hard Stone 5%}

Head for the ladder which you’ll see on the far right.

-B1F-

Pokemon Found
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 15-17, Rate 35%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 15-16, Rate 30%)
Machoke [Fighting] (Level 17, Rate 10%) {Focus Band 5%}
Machop [Fighting] (Level 17, Rate 10%)
Cubone [Ground] (Level 16, Rate 5%) {Thick Club 5%}
Onix [Rock/Ground] (Level 13, Rate 5%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Marowak [Ground] (Levels 15-18, Rate 4%) {Thick Club 5%}
Nosepass [Rock] (Level 17, Rate 1%)
(ROCKS)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 5-30, Rate 95%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 25-40, Rate 5%) {Hard Stone 5%}

There’s an Iron on the far left and the next ladder in the northeast corner.

Southeast from the ladder you’ll find TM47 Steel Wing then another ladder to climb.

There’s a PP Up on the left and then there are two ladders above from there: one in the northwest corner and the other is in the northeast corner. Climb the second one.

-B2F-

Pokemon Found
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 15-17, Rate 35%)
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 15-16, Rate 30%)
Machoke [Fighting] (Level 17, Rate 10%) {Focus Band 5%}
Machop [Fighting] (Level 17, Rate 10%)
Cubone [Ground] (Level 16, Rate 5%) {Thick Club 5%}
Onix [Rock/Ground] (Level 13, Rate 5%) {Hard Stone 5%}
Marowak [Ground] (Levels 15-18, Rate 4%) {Thick Club 5%}
Nosepass [Rock] (Level 17, Rate 1%)
(ROCKS)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Levels 5-30, Rate 95%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Levels 25-40, Rate 5%) {Hard Stone 5%}

Just a corridor here, head straight up and through the opening in the wall to a very familiar place…

[oldp] OLD POWER PLANT

…which isn’t as dangerous as the Power Plant we know of because only one Pokemon occupies this version. But on the bright side it means you can blaze through the place while picking up items on the way up to the northwest room. Head straight up from the entrance then enter the first room on the right, you’ll find an Ultra Ball in there. Go straight down to the southwest room to pick up a Max Revive. Over in the southeast room there’s a Hyper Potion. From the southwest room go up into the central room for an HP Up and then head up from the southeast room into the northeast room for an Elixir. Reach the north room then go straight down into the small room that has 3 machines on the right, there’s a Full Heal in there and a hidden Max Elixir on the tile below the tallest machine. Continue to the northwest room to find a Max Repel and the thunder bird.

[zap2] ZAPDOS – The Electric Pokemon
Level: 45
Type: Electric/Flying
Ability: Pressure
Moves: Thundershock, Thunder Wave, Agility, Detect

**NOTE: For some unknown reason, Zapdos does not appear in the copy of the game which I’ve been playing for this walkthrough. I checked one of the map editor programs that I’ve got and sure enough Zapdos is indicated as an event here. No idea why it isn’t there, perhaps it’s a glitch? Very, very strange.

The doorway on the left leads back to the Route 9 cave, you can pick up a Magnet there. Check the middle tile by the big turbine machine in the room where Zapdos was/should be, there’s a hidden Thunder Stone. Then return to B1F of Rock Tunnel and climb the northwest ladder. Next you’ll appear on the south side of 1F. Head to the left and before getting to the couple of Scientists further on, there’s a rocky platform that you can climb onto which has an Elixir. The Scientists, Bob and Jeff, are the ones that we heard about a while ago who are fighting over Fossils. As their argument goes on, you go ahead and snatch both Helix and Dome Fossils! Hilarious haha, this does not go down very well with Jeff.

Scientist Jeff
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv56 Voltorb [Electric]
Lv58 Electrode [Electric]
Lv57 Magneton [Electric/Steel]
Prize: P3420

One battle is enough to make him give up, he runs off and Bob leaves after him. The exit is just below. Didn’t Rock Tunnel have some Trainers back in the day? Where’d they go? The place seems so empty without them. The Fossils could’ve been revived by the machine at the Goldenrod Science Center but it isn’t working. The Scientist who operates it doesn’t even offer a clue about how to get it started up. Exit Rock Tunnel, outside you might see a special Ace Trainer named Dgr (I found him on Friday mornings).

Ace Trainer Dgr
((3 Full Restores))
Lv42 Crobat [Poison/Flying] {Inner Focus} (Sitrus Berry)
Lv38 Gyarados [Water/Flying] {Intimidate} (Sitrus Berry)
Lv40 Togetic [Normal/Flying] {Hustle} (Sitrus Berry)
Lv41 Sceptile [Grass] {Overgrow} (Sitrus Berry)
Lv40 Typhlosion [Fire] {Blaze} (Sitrus Berry)
Lv42 Gengar [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate} (Sitrus Berry)
Prize: P2184

**BATTLE NOTES:

CROBAT: Confuse Ray, Wing Attack, Poison Fang, Shadow Ball
GYARADOS: Thunder, Hyper Beam, Dragonbreath, Surf
TOGETIC: Fly, Recover, Ice Punch, Substitute
SCEPTILE: Leaf Blade, Strength, Iron Tail, Solarbeam
TYPHLOSION: Flame Wheel, Thunder Punch, Flamethrower, Explosion
GENGAR: Sludge Bomb, Hypnosis, Confuse Ray, Shadow Ball

Let’s go back to Special HQ. Things can only remain peacefully for so long before trouble starts up again and right on cue the next big mission pops up: you receive an urgent message from Lance about meeting him at Dragon’s Den. Axel already suspects that Team Rocket could be involved and he tells you to go on ahead while he tries to gather more information. Bring Pokemon than know Strength and Rock Smash.

As soon as you arrive back in the main area of Dragon’s Den you’ll find Lance standing in front of a new opening on the left. Axel’s suspicions were spot on, Team Rocket is involved and they have gotten into the sacred grounds of Dragon’s Den. Before you go in, Lance brings forward someone that he wants you to meet – Giovanni! He reveals that Russel being Silver’s father was just a cover and that Giovanni came here to stop Silver. But he failed and has been injured as a result. Lance says he and Clair cannot enter the sacred grounds, so while they take Giovanni to the hospital you will have access to the sacred grounds. Good guy Giovanni, eh? It’s definitely new.

[drades] DRAGON’S DEN (Sacred Grounds)

**HMs Needed: Strength, Rock Smash.

Pokemon Found
Golbat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 30-40, Rate 25%)
Dratini [Dragon] (Levels 30-40, Rate 21%)
Machop [Fighting] (Levels 30-40, Rate 20%)
Dragonair [Dragon] (Levels 30-40, Rate 15%) {Dragon Fang 5%}
Magneton [Electric/Steel] (Levels 30-40, Rate 10%) {Magnet 5%}
Zubat [Poison/Flying] (Levels 30-40, Rate 8%)
Ditto [Normal] (Levels 30-40, Rate 1%) {Metal Powder 5%}
(ROCKS)
Geodude [Rock/Ground] (Level 10, Rate 99%)
Graveler [Rock/Ground] (Level 10, Rate 1%) {Hard Stone 5%}

-AREA 1-

Grunt #1 is just up ahead when you arrive.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv69 Golbat [Poison/Flying]
Lv68 Golbat [Poison/Flying]
Lv68 Raticate [Normal]
Prize: P2720

You’ll find a Full Heal on the left and Grunt #2 up top from there.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv69 Arcanine [Fire]
Lv69 Hypno [Psychic]
Prize: P2760

On the right is a white pillar standing between you and a floor switch/pressure plate. On the left are 2 boulders, move the top boulder out the way and go northeast to Grunt #3.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv69 Fearow [Normal/Flying]
Lv69 Hypno [Psychic]
Prize: P2760

That’s a Guard Spec. on the right and switch #2 above it. Step on it once to open up the western side of the room. There you’ll find an HP Up, Grunt #4 and switch #3.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv70 Victreebel [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P2800

That third switch gets rid of the pillar near Grunt #3 and opens up the north side. Go there and step on switch #4 to remove the very first pillar and gain access to switch #5. Pressing that one unlocks the northwest side.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv68 Golbat [Poison/Flying]
Lv68 Arbok [Poison]
Lv69 Muk [Poison]
Prize: P2760

On the left is an Elixir and the final switch, step on it then head for the north opening and deal with a SUPER Executive. He’s got a Legendary, watch out.

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv69 Weezing [Poison] {Levitate}
Lv69 Cloyster [Water/Ice] {Shell Armor}
Lv68 Piloswine [Ice/Ground] {Oblivious}
Lv70 Regirock [Rock] {Clear Body} (How the…?!)
Prize: P2800

**BATTLE NOTES:

WEEZING: Haze, Explosion, Destiny Bond, Memento
CLOYSTER: Aurora Beam, Protect, Spikes, Spike Cannon
PILOSWINE: Take Down, Fury Attack, Mist, Blizzard
REGIROCK: Iron Defense, Zap Cannon, Lock-On, Hyper Beam

The switch next to him turns all the switches on (drops all the pillars when you return to this area. You can’t use Escape Ropes to leave the Sacred Grounds).

-AREA 2-

Slide across the ice to the right, Grunt #5 is over there.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv70 Dragonite [Dragon/Flying]
Lv69 Victreebel [Grass/Poison]
Prize: P2760

For the next frozen floor, get onto the ice from the middle of the south edge then slide to the left, down, left, up, right and you can get the Ultra Ball that’s there. Afterwards slide to the left, down, left and off the ice. Grunts #6 to #8 coming up.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv69 Miltank [Normal]
Lv71 Magneton [Electric/Steel]
Lv70 Electrode [Electric]
Prize: P2800

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv69 Arbok [Poison]
Prize: P2760

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv69 Electrode [Electric]
Lv69 Marowak [Ground]
Lv68 Kadabra [Psychic]
Lv70 Hypno [Psychic]
Prize: P2760

That’s a Max Potion surrounded by rocks on the right. Further to the right there’s a Lemonade before you meet Grunt #9.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv71 Weezing [Poison]
Prize: P2840

Super Executive #2 is by the opening to the next area.

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv71 Gengar [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate}
Lv70 Regice [Ice] {Clear Body}
Lv70 Electrode [Electric] {Soundproof}
Prize: P2800

**BATTLE NOTES:

GENGAR: Destiny Bond, Shadow Ball, Nightmare, Mean Look
REGICE: Amnesia, Zap Cannon, Lock-On, Hyper Beam
ELECTRODE: Light Screen, Swift, Explosion, Mirror Coat

Man, how and where did these Execs get the Regis? Talk about stepping up big time.

-AREA 3-

Out of the cold and into the interior of another place we didn’t know Dragon’s Den had.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv69 Zubat [Poison/Flying]
Lv70 Golbat [Poison/Flying]
Prize: P2800

Head up after the Grunt and turn to the right, there’s a PP Up in the corridor. Go back to the entrance and head to the left to find Grunt #11.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv72 Crobat [Poison/Flying]
Prize: P2880

Continue past him, following the corridor up to an Ultra Ball then Grunt #12 in the small room on the right.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv71 Exeggutor [Grass/Psychic]
Lv70 Arbok [Poison]
Lv69 Rhydon [Ground/Rock]
Prize: P2800

Back to the Ultra Ball spot and carry on going northeast to Grunt #13, a Full Restore and the final Super Executive.

Rocket Grunt
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv69 Weezing [Poison]
Lv68 Fearow [Normal/Flying]
Prize: P2720

Rocket Exec. Battle
Rocket Executive
((1 Hyper Potion))
Lv72 Arbok [Poison] {Intimidate}
Lv72 Fearow [Normal/Flying] {Keen Eye}
Lv70 Registeel [Steel] {Clear Body}
Lv70 Tauros [Normal] {Intimidate}
Prize: P2800

**BATTLE NOTES:

ARBOK: Stockpile, Swallow, Spit Up, Haze
FEAROW: Pursuit, Mirror Move, Drill Peck, Agility
REGISTEEL: Amnesia, Zap Cannon, Lock-On, Hyper Beam
TAUROS: Swagger, Rest, Thrash, Take Down

-AREA 4-

The final area. Here we find Silver, Zane and their newest target – Groudon! But since you took care of the Super Executives on the way here, Silver’s plan to become the Ultimate Pokemon Master falls apart. This is also the point where Zane finally says he’s done with this operation. He joined Team Rocket in order to become strong enough to defeat you, not to tag along and watch Silver mistreating Pokemon and go as far as hurting Giovanni. Silver isn’t bothered, he orders Groudon to attack Zane and afterwards Zane apologises to you for what has happened. He heals your team just before you face off against Silver one more time.

Rocket Boss Battle
Rival Silver
((2 Hyper Potions))
Lv72 Sneasel [Dark/Ice] {Inner Focus}
Lv72 Gengar [Ghost/Poison] {Levitate}
Lv72 Crobat [Poison/Flying] {Inner Focus}
Lv73 Alakazam [Psychic] {Synchronize}
Lv73 Groudon [Ground] {Drought}
Lv71 Magneton [Electric/Steel] {Magnet Pull}
Prize: P2628

**BATTLE NOTES:

SNEASEL: Metal Claw, Slash, Ice Punch, Shadow Ball
GENGAR: Shadow Ball, Psychic, Spite, Future Sight
CROBAT: Toxic, Fly, Mean Look, Shadow Ball
ALAKAZAM: Psychic, Mean Look, Future Sight, Hyper Beam
GROUDON: Earthquake, Fissure, Solarbeam, Fire Blast
MAGNETON: Sonicboom, Thunder, Earthquake, Thunder Wave

Axel and Lance show up to apprehend Silver. Axel thanks you for the assist on behave of Special HQ and says you should stop by there for a reward. Lance gives you a Master Ball as another reward. Then everyone leaves, except for Groudon and the credits roll.

…Several reloads later…

You’ll be back in New Bark. Take a step forward and a phone call starts up, from an unknown number. You’ll be asked to choose between answering it and not. Answer the call, because it’s from Prof. Oak. He wants your help with something, so you should see him at his Lab. Before we head back to Kanto, let’s check those Sacred Grounds one more time. In each of the spots where you defeated a Super Executive you’ll find the Regi that they had. Each of them is at Level 70.

[regik] REGIROCK – The Rock Peak Pokemon
Level: 70
Type: Rock
Ability: Clear Body
Moves: Iron Defense, Zap Cannon, Lock-On, Hyper Beam

[regii] REGICE – The Iceberg Pokemon
Level: 70
Type: Ice
Ability: Clear Body
Moves: Amnesia, Zap Cannon, Lock-On, Hyper Beam

[regil] REGISTEEL – The Iron Pokemon
Level: 70
Type: Steel
Ability: Clear Body
Moves: Amnesia, Zap Cannon, Lock-On, Hyper Beam

And of course there’s Groudon in Area 4. Speak to it and watch as Groudon eats the Ruby before attacking you! Hungry Groudon is Angry Groudon!

[grouu] GROUDON – The Continent Pokemon
Level: 70
Typer: Ground
Ability: Drought
Moves: Fire Blast, Rest, Fissure, Solarbeam

Groudon, getto! Now we just need Kyogre and Rayquaza to complete the set 🙂 where are they, though? Leave the Sacred Grounds and return to Pallet Town.

At the Lab, Oak tells you about his friend Prof. Ivy who lives on Valencia Island in the Orange Archipelago. She has found a mysterious Poke Ball that she can’t figure out, so Oak would like to try with the help of the scanners in his Lab. He can’t leave the place so you’ll be heading over to the Orange Islands to pick up this unknown Ball for him. A literal fetch quest 🙂 unbelievable. Before you can travel there, you’ll need to get your S.S. Ticket stamped at the Office Block then you can board the Undersea Express on Route 100. Return to the Office Block, go to 2F and speak to the woman behind the south desk to get that ticket stamped. Then go see Axel in Special HQ. The gift he has for you is the HQ Badge, which makes you an official member of Special HQ! Nice, given all the work you’ve done for HQ so far maybe you’ll move up the ranks in no time 😀 Axel goes on to tell you about a Battle Facility that HQ runs in another region, he’s hoping you could be a part of it by helping to recruit Trainers for the place. The one hint that Axel offers about the kinds of people to be recruited is that they are Trainers you have faced before, with some of them training in hidden areas. According to LaZ this is a feature which never got finished, there would’ve been a place on the last island in the Orange Islands where you could compete in tournaments against special Trainers such as Prof. Oak and Prof. Elm.

Hopefully you’ve stocked up on items and Ultra Balls, it’s time to set off for the Orange Islands. Return to Route 100 (if you’ve been there already, you can just Fly there from Kanto). In the station flash the stamped ticket at the security guard, make your way to the next building and get on the train. The trip goes smoothly until the train suddenly stops after hitting something. One of the passengers thinks that “something” could be a Pokemon (!). There’s a PC in the upper right corner if you need to sort out your team. After the passengers stop panicking, speak to the Officer and despite your offer to help he won’t let you go out to investigate. So being a 2-time Hall of Famer doesn’t count for much here, eh? The passenger who is seated near the PC steps forward and volunteers to investigate the matter with you, this is former Gym Leader Jin. Interesting, which Gym did he lead before? SAVE before leaving the train because once you catch up with Jin outside you’ll get into a battle event.

[rt100u] ROUTE 100 (Undersea Express)

Pokemon Found
Voltorb [Electric] (Levels 45-55, Rate 44%)
Electrode [Electric] (Levels 45-55, Rate 25%)
Magnemite [Electric/Steel] (Levels 45-55, Rate 20%)
Magneton [Electric/Steel] (Levels 45-55, Rate 5%) {Magnet 5%}
Minun [Electric] (Levels 45-55, Rate 4%)
Manectric [Electric] (Levels 45-55, Rate 1%)
Plusle [Electric] (Levels 45-55, Rate 1%)

Head to the right side along railway track and find Jin spotting what got in the way of the train – Kyogre! Jesus, of all the places to find it haha so random. Good luck.

[kyor] KYOGRE – The Sea Basin Pokemon
Level: 70
Type: Water
Ability: Drizzle
Moves: Hydro Pump, Rest, Sheer Cold, Double-Edge

Jin is impressed by your battle against the Legendary, although he regrets not doing that himself and showing off his Manectric. The Officer shows up after overhearing Jin mention Manectric and tells you that the train has lost power. Both of its engines need a jump start from two Electric-types. Jin and Manectric will go deal with the left side engine while the right side engine is for you. Add an Electric-type to your party then stand by the front of the train and Press A. The engines are started back up again and the trip to Valencia can resume. Jin bids you goodbye and says maybe you two will meet again on the island.

At the next station you’ll find a special platform reserved for Special HQ but despite that you’re part of the team now you can’t board the train which is there. I’m guessing this was something planned for the completed game? Welcome to the Orange Islands!