POKEMON HEARTGOLD/POKEMON SOULSILVER WALKTHROUGH/FAQ
by Luke Miller, aka: lemondrop7
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Version .25
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- Guide started, posting to get feedback and see what can be improved or
changed.
- Natures/Opening done
- Pokemon explored
- Rival done
- First gym done
- I expect the entire base guide to be done in a couple days
Version .30
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- Second Gym Complete
- Money issue solved
- Guide is up at the moment!
- Added a short FAQ, will update it frequently
- Bugsy Epic Story!
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Version .35
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- www.supercheats.com has my full permission to promote and use this guide.
- www.neoseeker.com has my full permission to promote and use this guide.
- Up to third gym, just have to actually put it down
- Lot of error clean up
Version .40
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- Credited people in FAQ
- Updated Guide
Version .45
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- The real update
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FAQ -------------------------------------- 0000
THE SAGA BEGINS -------------------------- 0001
THE SAGA REALLY BEGINS ------------------- 0002
IF THE SAGA DOESN'T BEGIN, IM LOSING IT -- 0003
If YOU WANT TO START PLAYING GO HERE ----- 0004
POKEMON POKEMON POKEMON ------------------ 0005
AND SO IT BEGINS [RIVAL] ----------------- 0006
THE FIRST GYM ---------------------------- 0007
A SILLY PROPOSITION! --------------------- 0008
UNION CAVE + OPERATION SLOWPOKE ---------- 0009
THINGS ARE GETTING BUGGY ----------------- 0010
INTO THE FOREST -------------------------- 0011
THE THIRD GYM ---------------------------- 0012
4TH GYM: PART 1 -------------------------- 0013
4TH GYM: PART 2 -------------------------- 0014
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):
Q: Hey, I e-mailed you something, please add my name as a credit!
A: Don't worry - I keep all of my e-mails saved, and I have all of the names
of everyone who has e-mailed any information. I will update it and add your
names soon. Here are the names of people who have given me support or
information through e-mail:
Michael Wright
Nick Lange
Chryste
Jeff Davies
Souris-di-di taime Papa Rawr
John Shannon
Nic Colon
Alec Scilovati
Leo Chan
Juan Nunya
Jonathan VanHeiden
Beast9287
If you guys have GameFaqs or other accounts you go by, just tell me and I will
gladly add them. You people are the reason I keep going to try and finish this
guide. You should be recongized too! Keep up the good work people!
For those of you who have actually e-mailed me something mean, your mother is a
cow! (I would love to share those e-mails in this guide at some point).
Q: How do I play Wi-Fi?
A: Just go to the bottom of any Pokemon Center and you will learn most of what
you need. You will also be given a Pal Pad that will record your friends.
Q: What is the GTS?
A: It is the "Global Trade Station" and can be found in Goldenrod. Use the GTS
to trade Pokemon with others, all over the world!
Q: Why would I let my Mom get my money?
A: Well, you can withdraw it from her anytime but she also gives you nice gifts
every now and then. I would suggest letting her hold onto it, unless you don't
care about her presents.
Q: I can't beat the Elite 4! Help my team!
A: It's likely because you don't have any team synergy or are just terribly
underleveled. The Elite 4 are pretty easy to beat as long as you train your
Pokemon reasonably well and don't stock up on a single type, such as Grass.
Q: What are Apricorns?
A: They grow on trees throughout Johto and can be given to Kurt to make
special types of Pokeballs.
Q: Can I only pick an Apricorn only once?
A: Nope, they will come back everyday.
Q: What are the different time ranges in-game?
A: There are three different time ranges in the game.
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Time Ranges
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4am - 10am - Morning
10am - 8pm - Afternoon
8pm - 4am - Night
Q: What are the differences between HeartGold and SoulSilver?
A: There really are no differences, except for Pokemon selection. In
HeartGold, the Mankey, Growlithe, Spinerak, Gligar, Phanpy, Baltoy, Mantyke,
and Sableye families are all available. In SoulSilver, the Vulpix, Meowth,
Teddiursa, Gulpin, Ledyba, Delibird, Skarmory, and Mawile families are all
available. Each version also gets a "version exclusive legendary". In
HeartGold, it is Kyogre, in SoulSilver, it is Groudon.
Q: Friend Code?
A: Nope, I don't play Wi-Fi
Q: What is competitive Pokemon?
A: Competitive Pokemon is the game of Pokemon being played under specific rules
agreed upon by both players. Usually, the strategy involved is higher in
competitive games. It is important to know about EVs, natures, IVs, and
abilities before diving into the competitive realm.
Q: What is Smogon/PokeBeach/__insert other Pokemon site here___?
A: They are competitive sites that help players learn about competitive
Pokemon.
Q: Do you play competitive Pokemon?
A: I used to but I am more interested with in-game research and school. My
username will usually be KD24 if you are looking on a site for me. If you ever
have a question about this guide or about competitive Pokemon, I will be glad
to help.
Q: What are EVs?
A: EVs, or Effort Values, are the unseeable things that raise your Pokemon's
stats. Pokemon give different EVs for Speed, Special Attack, Special Defense,
Attack, Defense, and HP. I will add a more in-depth look at EVs in my guide.
Q: THIS GUIDE SUCKS!
A: Your ability to determine what the difference between a question and a
statement is, "sucks". Please don't insult me or my guide though.
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The Saga Begins 0001:
Hello and welcome to my first guide, Pokemon HeartGold / SoulSilver! Since this
is my first guide, I am absolutely terrified of making a fool of myself but ...
you're the one looking at it so we can be fools together! Just some general
outlines before I begin and a quick glance at what this guide is not for:
1.) Do not print out my guide to make a profit. I will send you a gift basket
if you decide to print it out and use it as a personal reference when playing
the game, but making money off my work isn't something I really want.
2.) If you find an error, just give me your PayPal and I will pay you $50 to
not report it. As Foghorn Leghorn would say, "That's a joke son". In all
seriousness, just please report the error to me by this new thing called
"Electronic Mail" or "E-Mail" for short. My "address" is mllr_lk@yahoo.com.
Most errors will probably occur in Pokemon Listing sections, as I can go only
off of what I play.
3.) I am making sure that if printed out, this guide will be printed on
incredibly stiff paper, so the joke is on you if you decide to use this guide
as toilet paper! That is my lame segway for telling you this; please don't
disrespect me or my guide. If you e-mail me, I will happily answer any question
you may have for me. Don't e-mail me saying something like "This guide sucks".
It hurts.
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The Saga Really Begins 0002:
Now the adventure can really begin ... right? WRONG! As fun as Pokemon is, if
you want a guide for it, then you likely want to play seriously, hoping to
catch as many Pokemon as possible and starting a regime, er - team, that will
eventually dominate the Pokemon Universe. So first, I need to make sure we go
over the basics. Here are five tips for Pokemon that I always follow:
1.) Knowing your weaknesses can be your greatest strength - As a player, you
want to make sure you know all of the weaknesses of your team and of Pokemon in
general. By knowing what your weaknesses are, you can add other Pokemon to fix
those problems, and create a much more balanced and solid team.
2.) Brain > Brawn - The best attacking offense is a good strategy and you want
to make sure you have one, even if you feel that the opponents in-game are a
complete waste of time. Stat boosting moves, healing items, status moves, and
even defensive tactics can always come in handy and will help you succeed in
the long run. Learning and using some strategies in-game can help you later
when you decide to play competitively, as you have already learned much.
3.) No Money = No Problem - Money is never a big deal in this game, despite
what you may think. Spend as much as you want early and often, in order to make
sure you are having as much fun as you can. If you don't spend money, you might
come across a time where you have no healing items or Pokeballs left, and then
you have to likely trek back and start spending. There are plenty of trainers,
items to sell, and items to hold that will guarantee a steady cash flow for you
to spend.
4.) Equality only, I don't tolerate segregation - If you want the most,
enjoyable experience when playing, then you will want to make sure that all of
your Pokemon are trained equally. The game kind of loses its fun when you start
just using that legendary or starter that is now level 89 and the only actual
fighting Pokemon on your team.
5.) Never lose your cool - This is a game, not a social experiment (although
Nintendo may want to argue =]). Don't lose your head because you couldn't beat
that 8th Gym Leader or because ____ got away before you could catch it. Just
relax and explore a little, maybe train for fun. Don't become obsessed.
So there you have it, my quick little thought process that really doesn't
affect the game. But you read it and now you are stuck with it, sucker!
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If The Saga Doesn't Begin, I'm Losing It 0003:
*This section is actually for all the little stuff before we officially begin,
and I would advise those not interested in things like natures and abilities
to skip it.*
Natures were a concept introduced in the 3rd generation of Pokemon in order to
make Pokemon a bit more competitive and just adding something for the sake of
addition. However, there is nothing more satisfying than seeing the Pokemon you
wanted with the perfect nature. Natures will raise one stat, and lower another,
while some will just raise/lower the same stat, therefore being neutral.
Hardy-------------------(Neutral)
Bashful-----------------(Neutral)
Docile------------------(Neutral)
Serious-----------------(Neutral)
Quirky------------------(Neutral)
Lonely------------------(+Attack and -Defense)
Adamant-----------------(+Attack and -Special Attack)
Naughty-----------------(+Attack and -Special Defense)
Brave-------------------(+Attack and -Speed)
Bold--------------------(+Defense and -Attack)
Impish------------------(+Defense and -Special Attack)
Lax---------------------(+Defense and -Special Defense)
Relaxed-----------------(+Defense and -Speed)
Modest------------------(+Special Attack and -Attack)
Mild--------------------(+Special Attack and -Defense)
Quiet-------------------(+Special Attack and -Special Defense)
Rash--------------------(+Special Attack and -Speed)
Timid-------------------(+Speed and -Attack)
Hasty-------------------(+Speed and -Defense)
Jolly-------------------(+Speed and -Special Attack)
Naive-------------------(+Speed and -Special Defense)
Calm--------------------(+Special Defense and -Attack)
Gentle------------------(+Special Defense and -Defense)
Careful-----------------(+Special Defense and -Special Attack)
Sassy-------------------(+Special Defense and - Speed)
Abilities are even more complicated. There is a ton of them and I will not list
them here right now, until maybe after the actual FAQ/Walkthrough is done.
There are literally that many. It is somewhat easy to figure out what the
abilities are, as your Pokemon's summary will list them for you. If you can
remember most of them, then you will be all set competitively and in-game, as
abilities often play a part in people's strategies.
If you would like to e-mail a list of abilities, with what they do and all
Pokemon that have them, I will gladly add it to this FAQ and give you 100%
credit. But please don't just go and take them from dmon2 or another great
dude who took the time to write them down for us. You will have shamed us all.
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If You Want To Start Playing Go Here 0004:
Now that you have that nice big box, and the game is literally in your grasp,
it is time to lose all of your human sense and tear that box open! Bring out
the animal in you - What is this thing? Yes, you may have noticed a little
Pokeball in your game box. That thing is called the Pokewalker, and it allows
you to catch and transport Pokemon into the game, store Pokemon for experience,
and make them happier overall. A waste of time, I say. But if you want to use
it, there is an instruction manual for it that I suggest you read (I think the
real reason for the Pokewalker is that Nintendo is tired of no one reading
their manuals, so they threw in some mandatory reading).
Start the game up, and get an awesome of video that shows you a little of what
the game looks like, and some cool Pokemon.
Nintendo apparantly got so tired of people not reading their little booklets
that they created a info page in the game. If you need help on a subject, just
click Control Info or Adventure Info, but I suggest doing things the right way,
not reading them at all!
Out comes Professor Oak in a snazzy gold jacket (and I imagine it is silver in
SoulSilver) and like all old men, he overslept and now wants to ramble on.
Might as well hear his story.
As it turns out, his story is just a rehash of everything you should have
learned from reading the tutorial or instruction booklet. For the record, I use
my Pokemon for death combat. TO THE DEATH I SAY - TO THE DEATH!
"Are you a boy? Or are you a girl? Won't you please tell me?"
Little creepy isn't it?
"Please tell me your name"
As if it couldn't get any worse. Seven characters only, so I can't imagine my
sister, Shanequia, will be too happy. Maybe she could go by Shane ... or Shaq.
SUPER SHRINK!
You will wind up in a small bedroom after filling out all the information. It
should be pointed out that your television is bigger than your bed, or at least
of equal size. Glad to see that your priorities are straight. If you check your
PC, you will have received mail from "Lyra". Read it if you want, it's a love
note ... to Pokemon. Check your gamestation and you will see it is a Wii,
being advertised as "Wii is big in Johto too!". Silly Nintendo.
Walk downstairs to find your Mom, who like all moms, has super hearing and
heard you creeping down. Awkward... Apparantly, Lyra is a friend, who came by
earlier to play Hide-and-Seek. With her Marill. Most importantly, you learn
Professor Elm was looking for you. After all that is out of the way, Mom
decides to dump all her old stuff on you. It is actually pretty nifty stuff,
a BAG, a PROFILE, a SAVE, a OPTIONS - oh wait, forgot this was a game. She
will then sit back down, staring into space. Is that Lyra? No it's the Marill -
Oh, uh hi Lyra. Go into her house to get trashed by her old man and then head
upstairs. Get that darn Marill out of the way and let the games begin hehehe-
Nevermind, she's more interested in the Marill and tries to get you to leave.
I suggest we do that, so save if you haven't (I suggest frequently saving), and
head to the lab. Ridiculous save times are back by the way! Hey, who is this
shady fellow next to the Lab? Investigate to get kicked in the groin and thrown
back several feet. It's amazing how many kicks you can take. Once you feel like
a man, head inside to the Lab.
After talking to Elm, he will let you take one Pokemon from his selection
and go visit Mr. Pokemon. Does anyone else think how conveinent it is that he
literally gets the e-mail after doing us a favor? I'm almost sure he got it a
while ago and was just waiting for the right sucker to come along and go visit
Mr. Pokemon for him. Ah well, we get a Pokemon anyway.
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POKEMON POKEMON POKEMON 0005:
I'll give a quick run down on the Pokemon available for use. There are three
of them and are known as "starters".
Chikorita - Grass-type
Chikorita is a pretty interesting Pokemon to choose. It is the hardest one to
win with as it loses to the most gyms, and rarely has an advantage. Not to
mention, Chikorita is not strong at all attack-wise. However, Chikorita learns
excellent status moves and can really tank hits. If you are looking for a
challenge, I would choose Chikorita.
Totodile - Water-type
Totodile is the "middle of the road" starter. It doesn't struggle against gyms
like Chikorita does, but it doesn't excel either. It has very good Attack stats
and some high-powered moves, but its defenses are nothing to cry home about
(however, they are still decent). Totodile is one of the coolest Pokemon ever
though, so I would choose it if you just want a cool starter.
Cyndaquil - Fire-type
Cyndaquil is the best starter for the game, excelling in over half of the gyms,
and having an excellent Special Attack that it can use Fire-type attacks from.
If you are looking for a challenge, Cyndaquil is not the right Pokemon for you,
unless, you plan on raising other Pokemon as well and just need a good
Fire-type.
All three of them are cool Pokemon, but I am selecting Chikorita. Give your
Pokemon a nickname if you would like, I won't because I show no emotion to my
slaves - er, I mean Pokemon friends.
As it turns out, we will be going past Cherrygrove City to find Mr. Pokemon.
Guess where we are headed next! You also have received a Pokemon card too, with
all the crap your mom gave you. It allows you to switch your Pokemon around and
see all of their information.
Attempt to leave and you will be accosted by another man in a big jacket.
Creepy. Anyway, he actually wants to help you on your task, by giving you
Potions. Potions heal your Pokemon's HP whenever you use them, so I suggest
stocking up when you get the chance.
Lyra stops you again once you leave, and now you each have a Pokemon! Time to
batt- nevermind. Once again, she is much more interested in that Marill.
However, take her advice and show your mom. I'm sure there would be nothing
that she would love more than a dirty Pokemon stomping around in her house. She
will reward you by giving you another useless item. Or not! This is the
POKeGEAR and it is actually really useful. Regardless of what you answer, she
will respond as if you said, "no". Enjoy her shock about how easy it is to make
a phone call and be on your way.
Head west out of town, only to be stopped once again. They really don't want
you to leave do they? Exchange phone numbers with the creepy professor.
"I'll call you if anything comes up"
...
Anyway, now you can go through Route 29. You can't catch anything yet, but
there are quite a few Pokemon to battle. If you get hurt, go back to Elm to
heal.
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ROUTE 29 POKEMON LISTINGS
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Pidgey --- Level 2-3
Sentret -- Level 2-3
Rattata -- Level 2-3
Hoothoot - Level 2-3 (Only at Night)
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Pidgey is Normal/Flying and not strong at all. It will try to fight you with
Tackle but it really is no big deal. Sentret is even easier. It may not attack
at all and instead use Foresight. It has Scratch to deal some damage. Just kill
them for the free experience. I have never actually seen a Rattata but it
exists here apparantly from a tutorial later on in the game. Hoothoot only
appears at night, and is basically a Pidgey.
Work your way around the grass and head up to the Northeast section of Route 29
to find a Potion lying on the ground. If you keep going, you will find a
building. Go through it to find Route 46.
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ROUTE 46 POKEMON LISTINGS
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Spearow - Level 2-3
Geodude - Level 2-3
Rattata - Level 2-3
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Spearow is a little stronger than Pidgey, thanks to Peck. It still is nothing
special. Geodude is Rock/Ground but will die pretty quickly to Water or
Grass-type attacks. Don't try hitting it with attacks like Scratch or Tackle
though.
Get out of there after you have trained a little. If you continue west, you
will find an odd tree just standing in the middle of nowhere. This is actually
an Apricorn Tree, and it will have much use later on.
Welcome to Cherrygrove City! Upon entering, you will be accosted once again
by an old man. Lovely. Let him teach you a few things that I am sure you could
figure out by yourself (or reading the manual). He does let it slip that Mr.
Pokemon's house is north of this city. You get his dirty shoes as a reward
(don't bother trying to tell me they are brand new, I just saw him run in these
digusting things). The running shoes are actually useful because now, you won't
have to walk at a snail's pace!
Check out the Pokemon Center. They can heal you for free (If that is
how it goes in Japan, then believe me, I am coming over). By the counter is a
PC, which lets you check your mail, deposit, withdraw, and release Pokemon, and
a whole medley of other stuff for later. If you have a friend to trade with or
battle with, the Union club is upstairs in every Pokemon Center, but it won't
be open until soon.
Don't bother with the Mart yet, they don't have anything useful yet. Head north
and that old man will come back again! I don't know why, but he gives you a
Town Map for your POKeGEAR, free of charge. Right on. ONTO ROUTE 30!
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ROUTE 30 POKEMON LISTINGS
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Metapod -- Level 4
Caterpie - Level 2-4
Pidgey --- Level 2-4
Hoothoot - Level 2-4 (only at night)
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Metapod is a Bug-type and only knows Harden. And you can see what it looks like
for yourself. ... And it knows Harden. Get your mind out of the gutter.
Caterpie is the Pokemon that evolves into Metapod. It is incredibly weak but at
least it knows an attack.
There is another Potion right near us. Go get it. There is a house right above
us. Inside is the Apricorn Man, who will give us an Apricorn Box out of the
goodness of his heart. He also explains that they can be made into Pokeballs.
Go back outside and collect the Apricorn by his house. Continue upward to find
an Antidote ... and a Pokemon battle! Unfortunately, they don't approve of
3-ways in the Pokemon world and they will send you off while they finish.
Let's go to Mr. Pokemon's house. Get the Apricorn by his house and enter. Good:
This is Mr. Pokemon's house, Bad: Mr. Pokemon and Oak were making out,
Worse: They were expecting you.
Mr. Pokemon will give you an egg and tell you to scram after healing your
Pokemon. But Oak has other ideas, and much to the dismay of Mr. Pokemon it
seems, gives you the Pokedex and leaves as well. More number exchanging and
then leave.
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And So It Begins [RIVAL] 0006
PHONE CALL! Elm will call you with terrible news. But he can't tell you until
you return back. Mother's dead? New Bark Town Massacre? The suspense is killing
me!
If you battled, heal your Pokemon as you trek back to Cherrygrove City.
Now would be a good time to save, especially if you haven't been doing any
training at all. Attempt to leave town and you will once again be stopped. Wait
, haven't I seen this punk before? Hey, it's the guy who kicked you in the
groin earlier! And it is time for our first official Trainer battle!
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Rival Battle 1
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You rival will choose the Pokemon you are weakest too and didn't choose at the
lab. How fair.
My Team:
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Chikorita
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Chikorita - Level 9
Tackle/Growl/Razor Leaf/PoisonPowder
Rival's Team
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Cyndaquil
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Cyndaquil - Level 5
Leer/Tackle
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This battle wasn't too hard. I decided to have a little fun since I towered
over my rival's Pokemon. I decided to use PoisonPowder and Growl to keep his
attacks doing little damage while he slowly died. A well-timed Tackle at the
end was able to put away my rival's Pokemon for good, and promoted me to Level
10! Right on.
And as revenge for his previous acts, you steal your rival's trainer card and
get his name. MWAHAHAHA, who says two wrongs don't make a right?
I really doubt you need to heal but go ahead and do so if you want. Travel back
to New Bark to find a copper. He accuses you until Lyra shakes her junk to get
the cop's attention. Thank goodness for friends with benefits. Tell the cop
any name (no Passerby Boy will not fit). I imagine they changed it from ??? to
Passerby Boy because so many people entered the name as ??? thinking it was a
memory test. I'm naming my rival Hans for the record. Die Hard lives on!
Lyra will leave, allowing you to discuss the mysteries of the universe with
Professor Elm. He'll instruct you to risk your life in order to win a gym
tourney. Right on. Oh, and say bye to your mom! She'll offer to hold some of
your money. I would accept, as she sometimes buys you nifty gifts. Then she
tells you to scram.
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The First Gym 0007
Now your journey will officially begin. Are you ready? I'm certainly ... not.
Head west from New Bark to see Lyra just standing there. Apparantly she was
waiting for you. JIGGLE JIGGLE JIGGLE. Oh, actually she was catching a Pokemon.
Being the creep you are, you want her to do it again ... in slow-mo.
For resisting your sick impulses, you will be rewarded with 5 Pokeballs. Right
on. If there is anything we already passed that caught your eye as interesting,
I would suggest catching it now before you forget. Remember that Apricorn tree?
Go pick it if you had not already when returning to New Bark Town.
If you recall from earlier, there were a ton of battlers past Cherrygrove City.
Guess where we are headed next? We have basically done everything there is to
do in these two useless towns, so let's start trekkin'. TREK ON SON, TREK ON!
If you saw those two kids earlier having a battle, they are done now. About
time. I have no idea what took them so long but I say we clean them out. How
about you?
Youngster Joey: $64
Rattata: Level 4
Tail Whip/Quick Attack/Tackle
After you smash him, he will ask for your number. Accept it but be prepared
to get very annoying calls from this kid. Continue up to find the other brat.
Youngster Mikey: $64
Pidgey: Level 2
Tackle
Rattata: Level 4
Tail Whip/Quick Attack/Tackle
Did we seriously have to wait so long for these clowns to finish their match?
They both sucked! Keep going north to encounter a silly kid in a hat.
Bug Catcher Don: $48
Caterpie: Level 3
String Shot/Tackle
Caterpie: Level 3
String Shot/Tackle
Continue north to hit Route 31. But before we explore the grass, let's explore
that giant cave just sitting there. Yeah, that is how you keep visitors away.
Don't forget to pick up the Potion before you enter.
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Dark Cave POKEMON LISTINGS
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Zubat --- Level 2-3*
Geodude - Level 2-3*
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*Have yet to encounter anything Level 4 or higher
Zubat is a whole lot of suck and a whole lot of annoying. Naturally, you will
be fighting a ton of them later on. You can catch one if you like but training
it can be painful, not to mention it only full evolves from happiness which
could be tedious. It evolves into Golbat by normal methods and then Crobat with
the afterforementioned. Zubat's best attack will be Leech Life and eventually
it will gain attacks like Wing Attack and Bite which are ok. I wouldn't catch
it but go for it if you want to fill out the Pokedex the right way.
The reason I brought you into this stupid cave was to waste your time
completely. Also, I wanted to introduce you to Flash which we will be receiving
shortly. Once we gain it, we can light this whole stupid cave up. Exit the cave
after you have caught your Zubat and looked around a little.
Head west and get the Apricorn blocked by a Snorlax. Nevermind, it is just a
fat guy. After talking to him, I'm not so sure he isn't a Snorlax.
Let's deal with the trainer first, then get into the Pokemon.
Bug Catcher Wade: $32
Caterpie: Level 2
String Shot/Tackle
Caterpie: Level 2
String Shot/Tackle
Weedle: Level 3
String Shot/Tackle/Poison Sting
Caterpie: Level 2
String Shot/Tackle
Get Wade's number so you can mooch berries off of him. You might want to warn
him of that Snorlax - er, I mean fat man, in the area. Right below Wade is a
Pokeball containing ... a Pokeball. Whatever.
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Route 31 POKEMON LISTINGS
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Bellsprout - Level 3-4
Caterpie --- Level 3-4
Metapod ---- Level 5
Pidgey ----- Level 3-4
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If you find another Pokemon or Pokemon of levels that aren't listed here,
e-mail me as soon as possible so I can fix it.
Bellsprout is a pretty intriguing Pokemon. It is Grass/Poison with a fairly
high Special Attack and Attack stat. It learns some good moves like Vine Whip
early, and can be taught dangerous moves such as Sludge Bomb later on. If you
didn't pick up Chikorita, you may want to snag a Bellsprout.
The sign reads "West to Violet City". I guess we could go. Enter and attempt
to pass through the building, only to be stopped by Lyra. What does she want?
A gift? STOP PLAYING WITH MY EMOTIONS!
Actually, the Vs. Recorder is a great item, as you record your previous battles
and learn from them. A neat "doo-hickey" as we like to say.
You can now enter the city, and boy, what a city it is. The first matter of
business is the Pokemon Center. The guy standing right beside it with the
blantant Yu-Gi-Oh hair rip-off is the Shard de Berry man. You give him a Shard,
he gives you three berries, no questions asked.
There are plenty of places of interest in Violet City, including the first
Pokemon Gym, but I would suggest getting some Pokeballs if you need them and
traveling south with me for now. We can get the Apricorn that is there.
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Route 32 POKEMON LISTINGS
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Bellsprout - Level 6
Rattata ---- Level 4
Hoppip ----- Level 6
Mareep ----- Level 6
Wooper ----- Level 6
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I brought you here for a few reasons, one of the most important being training.
The Pokemon here are stronger than any that you likely have encountered so far.
This makes Route 32 a training hotspot as your prepare for the first Gym Leader
Challenge. There are also some Pokemon you may wish to get here. Hoppip is
Grass/Flying, and a complete waste of space. However, it is incredibly cute
and it does have some merits, such as being a great status spreader. I wouldn't
advise using one on your team unless you want a more difficult challenge. The
Pokemon I would advise you catching is Mareep. Mareep has two evolution stages
and they aren't extremely ridiculous like Lavitar's Level 55 needed. Besides
that, Mareep is an Electric-type and an Electric-type Pokemon can really help
in this game, when everyone is using Water and Flying-types later on. Wooper is
a Water/Ground that is extremely slow, but does have merits, such as great
defenses and a decent attack. You should pick it up if you can find it.
Head left, through the vistitor doors, to The Ruins of Alph. Right when you
get there, a strange rock formation of six rocks should be below you. The
"top" rock, holds a Great Ball, just click on the rock to receive it.
There are short little mazes here to get into the real caverns. A real cavern
will have a lady in it telling you about reconstruction of the pictures. Try
and reconstruct them yourself. I am doing the Kabuto one, located in the
northeast corner. After you solve it, you will fall into another chamber.
There, a man will give you the UNOWN Report item, which records Unown as you
catch them. You will now randomly fight Unown. Their only attack is Hidden
Power and they are incredibly weak. I honestly wouldn't bother. After you
have had your fair share of Unown, leave up the ladder nearby. We're done here.
If you didn't already, you may want to catch a Bellsprout as your first
"in-game trade" opportunity will be coming up soon.
Right now in fact. Go back up to Violet City and heal if you need to. Below and
to the left of the Pokemon Center is a house where you can trade your
Bellsprout for Onix. I would do it if you don't care about Bellsprout and want
a quick fix to the first Gym Leader.
Hear near the Gym and talk to the guy creeping around outside. Just tell him
that you did not win and he will take you to his school. He is a teacher
actually. "Earl" will teach you any subject you want (more like any subject he
asks), and even has a blackboard where you can study up. Right on.
Before we take on the Gym Leader, we have one last order of business, and that
is Sprout Tower.
Head north of the school to Sprout Tower. I wonder what Pokemon this could be
about? The people here at ground floor will tell you to reach the top. Guess
we could give it a shot.
Sage Nico: $288
Bellsprout: Level 3
Vine Whip
Bellsprout: Level 3
Vine Whip
Bellsprout: Level 3
Vine Whip
Like everyone else here, his Pokemon are just a ton of experience waiting to
be whooped. If you need any last minute training, this is the place to do it.
Head past Nico and down the stairs to a Paralyz Heal and victim number 2.
Sage Chow: $288
Bellsprout: Level 3
Vine Whip
Bellsprout: Level 3
Vine Whip
Bellsprout: Level 3
Vine Whip
Getting 162 EXP per battle is good stuff. Go up the ladder and get a
X-Accuracy.
Sage Edmond: $288
Bellsprout: Level 3
Vine Whip
Bellsprout: Level 3
Vine Whip
Bellsprout: Level 3
Vine Whip
Up the ladder to the Potion and top floor.
Sage Jin: $288
Bellsprout: Level 6
Vine Whip
If he has Growth, he doesn't like to use it.
Sage Neal: $288
Bellsprout: Level 6
Vine Whip
Sage Troy: $336
Bellsprout: Level 7
Vine Whip/Growth
Hoothoot: Level 7
Tackle/Growl
Up ahead is ... your rival! Apparantly he won so you should have no problems
at all. I mean, the guy sucks!
Elder Li: $1200
Bellsprout: Level 7
Vine Whip/Growth
Hoothoot: Level 10
Tackle/Growl/Peck
Bellsprout: Level 7
Vine Whip/Growth
When you win, you will get TM 70, Flash, which can be used to light up that
Dark Cave from earlier. Pick up that Escape Rope nearby and pull a Houdini.
Now heal up; it's Gym time.
Bird Keeper Abe: $288
Spearow: Level 9
Peck/Leer/Growl/Fury Attack
Bird Keeper Rod: $224
Pidgey: Level 7
Tackle/Growl
Pidgey: Level 7
Tackle/Growl
Make sure you heal up and get ready for the Big Kahuna himself, Falkner!
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Gym Leader Falkner
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My Team:
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Spearow | Mareep | Chikorita
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Mareep - Level 11
Thundershock/Growl/Tackle
Spearow - Level 13
Peck/Pursuit/Fury Attack/Leer
Chikorita - Level 12
Tackle/Synthesis/Razor Leaf/PoisonPowder
Falkner's Team:
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Pidgey | Pidgeotto
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Pidgey: Level 9
Tackle/Growl/Roost/Gust
Pidgeotto: Level 13
Roost/Gust/Tackle/Growl
I'm not 100% sure on these movesets as I couldn't get him to use Growl on me
from either Pokemon, and all Pidgey did was Tackle. E-mail me if these sets
are incorrect!
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My team basically was the product of just looking for what Pokemon lived where
and fighting all the trainers. If anything, yours might be above my levels if
you are into training more than me. Luckily, I had Mareep, one of the best
Electric-types in the game. The problem is, Thundershock was only a 3HKO on
his Pidgeotto, which meant he could just Roost away any damage. Eventually,
Mareep could only take so much after I used up my Potions. Tackle finally put
Mareep away for good. However, Spearow came out and was luckily faster than
Pidgeotto. I simply used Peck for the hard fought victory.
I really suggest buying many Potions for this match-up. Falkner is ridiculously
tough this early on in the game.
For defeating Falkner, you receive the Zephyr Badge, the ability to use Rock
Smash anytime you want, and TM 51, Roost. Roost is an excellent competitive
move, and if you can't get ahold of another one, I would suggest holding onto
Roost until the time is right. Falkner then suggests Azalea Town as your next
gym to conquer.
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A Silly Proposition 0008
After you exit Falkner's gym, Elm will call you, ranting about some discovery
he and his team made about the egg. He wants you to go meet his aide at the
Pokemon Mart. So let's go heal up and do it.
Inside the Pokemon Center is a man named Primo from "The Show Me Show". You can
do it if you like, but I'm not going to bother. There is also an escalator you
can take down. Here you can learn about Wi-Fi playing and maybe try it out.
More infortmation can be found near the end of this guide in due time. After
you heal, go to the Mart where the aide is just standing .. waiting for you.
Accept the offer to take care of the egg, and you can leave. Near the counter
is a bellhop for some strange reason ... Anyway, he is there to give you a
present from your Mom. It's a Super Potion! Stock up at the Mart and exit. You
will be accosted again but this time, it is a woman! I think - She just wants
you to take care of the egg. This game is just filled with awkwardness.
Before we continue on with our adventure, head west of Violet City to another
visitor center. Through here is a man who will give you HM 06, Rock Smash. It
is an attack that can break rocks out of battle, as well as deal 40 base damage
with a 50% chance of lowering defense in battle. It's not the best attack, but
you will need one of your Pokemon to have it eventually.
You can finally go south, but not before the strange man gives you the Mircale
Seed. This item increases your Grass-type attack's power. Right on. Continue
south to fight a new batch of trainers.
Youngster Albert: $256
Rattata: Level 6
Quick Attack/Tackle/Tail Whip
Zubat: Level 8
Supersonic/Leech Life
Below Albert is a Repel. Use it to keep wild Pokemon away for a certain amount
of steps. Continue down to see a woman performing kissing a wall. You may
want a little of this action but as it turns out she was talking on a phone.
Picknicker Liz: $256
Nidoran (F): Level 8
Growl/Tackle/Poison Sting
I'm not sure what her moveset is for Nidoran but don't worry, it is incredibly
weak. Exchange phone numbers after you beat her. Hey, maybe we are getting a
little action after all! Go south.
Camper Roland: $288
Nidoran (M): Level 9
Growl/Tackle/Poison Sting/Focus Energy
There is a Great Ball in the grass. You know what to do. South of Roland is TM
09, Bullet Seed. It's not very powerful or useful but at least it is something
to teach Hoppip if you caught one earlier. Bellsprout and Chikorita users can
keep using Vine Whip or Razor Leaf. There are a few trainers to fight here,
including some that are on the bridge.
Youngster Gordon: $320
Wooper: Level 10
???/???/???/???
I imagine his Wooper has Growl, Tail Whip, Pound, and Water Gun. E-mail me if
you know for sure!
Fisherman Ralph: $320
Goldeen: Level 10
Supersonic/Water Sport/Tail Whip/???
Get his number and move on.
Fisherman Justin: $160
Magikarp: Level 5
Splash
Magikarp: Level 5
Splash
Magikarp: Level 15
Splash/Tackle
Magikarp: Level 5
Splash
Fisherman Henry: $256
Poliwag: Level 8
Water Sport/Hypnosis/Bubble
Poliwag: Level 8
Water Sport/Hypnosis/Bubble
Back south, you will come across a man who will offer you a Slowpoke tail, only
for the low price of $1,000,000. That is just out of our reach though, so say
no to his offer. Enter the Pokemon Center to heal and find a fisherman just
standing. Talk to him. "Would you like one of my rods?" Gain, the courage to
say yes and be pleasantly surprised to find out that he was only talking about
the Old Rod. He will then explain how to fish if you can't figure it out. Now
we can fish! There is a man at the bottom of the Pokemon Center who will give
you a Lure Ball because you collect Apricorns. It's good to see destroying
nature has some rewards.
Exit the Pokemon Center and head south to encounter the last trainer on this
route.
Bird Keeper Peter: $256
Pidgey: Level 6
Tackle/Growl/Sand-Attack
Pidgey: Level 6
Tackle/Growl/Sand-Attack
Spearow: Level 8
Peck/Growl/Leer
Before we go through the cave, I suggest that we try and hatch that egg we were
previously given. To check the egg's progress, just click on the Pokemon
Summary screen. It should be close to hatching already, so just walk around for
a while to get it to hatch. You don't have to do it now, but why not? Besides,
the interesting stuff is about to happen, so think of your babysitting as an
intermission.
Oh? Togepi hatched from the egg!
That's right, Togepi was the mystery Pokemon. It comes at Level 1, but it has
a fairly reliable attack in Extrasensory, which can be pretty useful when
you will fight plenty of Poison-types later on. If you haven't already, trek
back to New Bark Town to show Professor Elm after he calls you. If that doesn't
scream that he has been keeping tabs on you, then I don't know what does.
Place Togepi in front of your party and talk to Professor Elm. You will make
him all excited which is pretty worrying but don't fret! He just wants to give
you an Everstone for your hard work. Attaching this to a Pokemon will prevent
it from evolving. Pretty useful if you have a Pokemon you don't want to evolve
and don't want to risk forgetting about cancelling the evolution.
I personally don't like Togepi but it does learn Rock Smash and Flash, so
teach those moves if you need a quick HM/TM Slave.
Hike all the way back to Route 32 and Union Cave. There is a rock to be smashed
to the right of the cave. Break it to get yourself a Shell Bell, a handy item
that restores HP based on the damage you deal. It isn't useful competitively
but in-game, it can act almost like a miniature, reusable Potion. Time to
enter the cave!
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Union Cave + Operation Slowpoke 0009
Union cave is fairly straightforward, but I will hold your hand along the way,
just hold on tight.
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Union Cave POKEMON LISTINGS
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Zubat ----- Level 5-7
Sandshrew - Level 6-8
Geodude --- Level 6-8
Rattata --- Level 4-6
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Sandshrew is a decent Ground-type with a high Attack score. I just don't like
using any Ground-type Pokemon but if you want to pick one up, I would suggest
Sandshrew.
Go left to see a item just lying there. Manuever around the rocks to reach the
X Attack. Go up to encounter the devil. No, seriously, what are those two
things just sticking out his head?
Firebreather Ray: $288
Vulpix: Level 9
Ember/Tail Whip/???/???
I am almost certain it has Smokescreen, Tackle, or Quick Attack but I don't
know which one. Otherwise, why have Tail Whip? Go down the stairs and to the
left to pick up TM 39, Rock Tomb. If you can stick it on a Pokemon, I would do
it now. It will be very helpful for the next gym. Go back to the stairs and go
up to find a X Defend. Now we can go back down (or up actually).
There are some trainers coming up.
Hiker Daniel: $332
Onix: Level 11
Screech/Harden/Tackle/???
Hiker Russel: $256
Geodude: Level 4
Defense Curl/Tackle
Geodude: Level 8
Defense Curl/Tackle/Mud Sport/Rock Polish
Geodude: Level 6
Defense Curl/Tackle/Mud Sport
Firebreather Bill: $192
Koffing: Level 6
Tackle/Smog/???
Koffing: Level 6
Tackle/Smog/???
Below him is a Great Ball. Turn left to fight another creeper.
Poke Maniac Larry: $332
Slowpoke: Level 11
Yawn/Growl/Water Gun/Tackle
He refuses to attack you anyway, so don't worry about his attacking moves.
Credit to ____ for giving me the Slowpoke moveset.
Just keep following the path to receive an Awakening and reach the exit. We
can come back and explore more when we get Surf but until, then it is time for
the next mission.
It was raining on Route 33 when I exited the cave, so be careful. Rain will cut
the power of Fire-type attacks in half and will boost Water-type attacks like
Surf by 50%. Pick up the Apricorns and take a look in the grass.
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ROUTE 33 POKEMON LISTINGS
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Spearow - Level 4-7
Hoppip -- Level 6-7
Rattata - Level 4-7
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Hiker Anthony: $352
Geodude: Level 11
Defense Curl/Tackle/Mud Sport/Rock Polish
Machop: Level 11
Focus Energy/Leer/Karate Chop/???
Get fattie's phone number and head to town! Azalea Town that is. Right when you
enter, it will stop raining by for the forces of Kyogre and you will see two
men staring down ... or kissing? One of the men introduces himself to the other
and apparantly you as Team Rocket. I'm not quite sure if he was introducing
himself to the other man because I was literally just standing away watching
them for five minutes as I wrote this down. Maybe they rehearsed this? "Shut up
and just beat it!". Talk about getting intense. A loud thud will stop the
meeting and send the old man running off.
Talking to the town folk, you kind of get the feeling something is up.
Apparantly, many of the Slowpoke from the town have gone missing, and even
worse, their tails are being cut off and sold! And to think I almost bought
one ... Give credit where credit is due, Team Rocket are outstanding salesmen.
The gym is locked so go explore the buildings. You should eventually come
across one belonging to Kurt. That name sounds familiar... Steal his personal
Apricorn before you invade his privacy, it is the only polite thing to do.
Kurt will explain things to you in the same way that everyone old man will; He
is the only one who knows what is going on. Listen to his stories and he will
get so riled up that he will run for the well! I'm sure there are laws against
us letting old folk like him go if we know where they are headed, so lets give
chase! Go down to the well that was previously blocked.
I laugh everytime I hear what Kurt says next. Basically, he has been struck by
paralysis after taking a almost death-defying fall from the top of the well.
However, instead of being upset at the implication of him never being able to
walk again, Kurt will instead rant about how "if" he had his Pokemon and could
move, he would show them a thing or two.
Yeah, this wasn't a set up at all. I'm sure Kurt was waiting for some poor sap
like us to come that he could lure into the well and fight in his place.
Personally, I'm a little hungry for some Slowpoketail and we know they are
being sold here, so let's do it!
Even more confusing than Kurt's story is the grunts. He apparantly fell back
several yards, into the next room when Kurt yelled at him. Yes folks, he fell
... from the ground. Beat him into smithereens.
Rocket Grunt: $360
Rattata: Level 9
Growl/Tail Whip/Quick Attack/Tackle
Rattata: Level 9
Growl/Tail Whip/Quick Attack/Tackle
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Slowpoke Well POKEMON LISTINGS
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Slowpoke - Level 6
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What a surprise. Slowpoke is kind of, surprisingly, slow. Unless you are big
into letting the opponent always get the first move, I would try and wait for
better Water-types to come. Slowpoke does have nice typing and a high Special
Attack though.
Continue on the path to find a Super Potion.
Rocket Grunt: $440
Zubat: Level 9
Leech Life/Supersonic/Astonish
Ekans: Level 11
Poison Sting/Leer
Rocket Grunt: $360
Rattata: Level 7
Growl/Tail Whip/Quick Attack/Tackle
Zubat: Level 9
Leech Life/Supersonic/???
Zubat: Level 9
Leech Life/Supersonic/???
Executive Proton: $480
Zubat: Level 8
Leech Life/Supersonic/???
Koffing: Level 12
Tackle/Smog/Smokescreen/???
He warns you of more to come ... and then leaves. Well, this operation was a
waste of time for everyone. Kurt's back will have magically healed after you
win and he will fly you back to his house. Kurt will give you a Fast Ball as a
reward for helping. You can also give him Apricorns you have picked up and let
him turn them into a Pokeball. It takes a day though. You can then register
Kurt into the POKeGEAR. Honestly, that is all there is to do here, so let's
head to the gym.
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Things Are Getting Buggy 0010
Enter the gym and prepare to rock all of the cronies. I don't really think it
is too hard to find your way through this gym but I will try and give
directions for everyone after I list all the trainers.
Bug Catcher Al: $192
Caterpie: Level 12
Tackle/String Shot
Weedle: Level 12
String Shot/Poison Sting/Tackle