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Pokemon Liquid Crystal Beta 3.3.00512 Walkthrough by Allen Chingonzoh
Pokemon Liquid Crystal Beta 3.3.00512 Walkthrough by Allen Chingonzoh
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CONTENTS
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-Johto-
-Kanto-
-Orange Islands-
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Hello there, how are you doing? My name is Allen Chingonzoh, welcome to my
walkthrough for Pokemon Liquid Crytsal (Beta 3.3.00512). Unfortunately the last
time this game got updated was in September of 2016. It is May of 2020 now, I've no
idea what happened to the creative team since then but hopefully they will return
to finish this project. It is a remake of the classic GameBoy Color game Pokemon
Crystal and has some extra content to spice things up, so if you are a fan of the
Gen 2 era then please enjoy this.
Professor Oak kicks things off for us to create our character, afterwards we have
to set the time (only Monday and Sunday seem to be the only Day options...) and
then we'll appear in our room. Got an NES-shaped Wii and a Potion waiting in the PC
Item Storage. Nothing fancy :) head downstairs to find Mom and one of our
neighbours. She tells us that Professor Elm is looking for us, he has something for
us to do. Mom gives us our PokeGear, that trusty device which allows us to make
phone calls, check the Map and tune into the radio. She also got us an Expansion
Card for it, the GBP Card. No information on what it does for now but you can just
insert it into the PokeGear. Out we go.
[001] NEW BARK TOWN - "Where The Winds of A New Beginning Blow"
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Places of Interest
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- Our House
- Elm's House
- Elm Pokemon Lab
Pokemon Found
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Surf: Tentacool
Fishing: Magikarp (Old Rod), Krabby (Good Rod), Shellder, Horsea (Super Rod)
**NOTE: As far as Pokemon Found is concerned I have to say that while I'm making
use of a helpful Pokemon Locations for Crystal version guide done by EOrizzonte at
GameFAQ as reference material, I'll be indicating what Pokemon I am lucky enough to
encounter. They won't be shown based on what time of day they appear because let's
be honest here, this game may be a fan-made remake of Crystal but obviously it
isn't following the original game completely, to allow for changes and creative
liberties here and there. If I knew the creators well enough I would've asked them
for the game's Location guide, so if there are any Pokemon I miss out on, sorry
about that. Let me know via email (allenchngnzh22@gmail.com)
It's still amazing to see this Gen 2 game in Gen 3 form. Elm's House is below from
ours, you'll find his wife and child there. To the east is Route 27. Then we got
that all-too-familiar character skulking about near the Lab, he'll still push us
back after spotting us. In the Lab we meet Elm and find out what he's up to. He
wants us to raise a Pokemon he caught recently for research purposes so he can
complete a paper he's working on. An email arrives, it's from his good friend Mr.
Pokemon and he has made a major discovery. Elm asks us to go see him, given that
he's so busy here. Then we get to pick our Starter from the PokeBalls on the table.
From nowhere someone shouts that they're watching Elm, but we don't know who that
is (or do we..?) so Elm continues with his instructions and gives us his phone
number. On our way out we'll receive a Potion from the Aide.
Return home to see Mom and leave town, heading west for Route 29 and beyond!
ROUTE 29
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Pokemon Found
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Hoothoot, Pidgey, Rattata, Poochyena (Rare), Sentret
In the northeast corner area you'll find a Potion. Make a note of those smaller
trees you can see everywhere, if you have a Pokemon that knows Headbutt you can hit
those trees to check for sleeping Pokemon. Along the way is the Gate leading to the
southern portion of Route 46. We can have a brief look.
ROUTE 46
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Pokemon Found
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Rattata, Geodude, Spearow, Phanpy
When you're done, back to Route 29. Only a few more steps and we'll reach
Cherrygrove City.
Places of Interest
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- PokeCenter
- PokeMart
- Guide Gent's House
Pokemon Found
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Surf: Tentacool, Mantine
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Magikarp, Horsea
Super Rod: Horsea, Qwilfish, Gyarados
That old man standing by the city signpost is the legendary Guide Gent, quick to
spot a rookie Trainer and offering to show us around. As a reward for taking the
mini tour, he'll give us the Map Expansion Card. We'll be back later when we got HM
Surf to reach that man across the water.
In the PokeCenter, speak to the blonde man if you got a Poliwag to trade for his
Mareep.
No PokeBalls in the Mart at the moment but there are other essentials in stock:
Potion P300
Escape Rope P650
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
ROUTE 30
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Pokemon Found
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Hoothoot, Ledyba, Spinarak, Ralts (Rare), Pidgey, Caterpie, Sentret, Weedle
Surf: Psyduck
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Magikarp, Poliwag
Super Rod: Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Gyarados
The man living in the small house we find here will share an Oran Berry with us.
The potted plant he tells us to check on our way out has a Revival Herb. North from
the house is an Antidote and two paths. The left path is blocked by Trainers
battling each other and the right path takes us to the man we're off to see.
Mr Pokemon will give us a Mystery Egg to pass on to Elm. Then we speak to Elm's
other famous friend Prof. Oak, who heard about the errand we are on and has been
waiting for us. He gives us a PokeDex and rushes off to do his radio show. Mr
Pokemon heals our team. Afterwards, outside we receive an urgent call from Elm.
He's in trouble at the Lab! Hurry back over there!
But just as we're leaving Cherrygrove we bump into that red-haired fellow we saw
standing outside the Lab. Normally this is when we'll battle him for the first
time, but there's a glitch. A technical message about NPCs appears if you talk to
him and if you move aside to pass him he'll then run into the trees below while we
still get the reaction as if we're meeting him again. Nothing we can do at the
moment but later when we have to go back to New Bark this glitch will be gone and
we get to battle him.
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
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At the Lab is a policeman who has heard that a Pokemon has been stolen from there.
This is where we get to give that thief a name. Of course his official name is
Silver but you can give him any name of your choosing. Back in the day when I
played, no pun intended, Silver version for the very first time I named him Gino
(don't laugh, I thought it was a cool name back then xD!). This was many years
before I found out his real name and what's funny is in Japanese the word for
Silver is Gin (the "G" sound is pronounced like in words such as Get or Go, etc).
The policeman leaves and we hand the Mystery Egg over to Elm. Now that we got a
PokeDex he believes we're ready for the big time, challenging Gyms and aiming for
the Championship. First Gym is in Violet City northwest from Cherrygrove. He
suggests we speak to Mom before we go. The Aide will give us 5 PokeBalls.
Back home Mom has a couple of gifts for us, a Nugget and a pair of Running Shoes. I
honestly thought she was just going to give us the Nugget for a moment there, which
would've been quite the plot twist :)
This time round when we return to Route 29 we are 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 Silver still shows up but no change. PokeBalls
are now available at the Mart, selling for P200 each.
The left side path on Route 30 is open now, those 2 Youngsters are done battling
each other but are ready to face us. First up is Joey. Someday he'll go on to be a
fine Duelist, believe me.
He lost to Michael.
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
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Looks like we may have ourselves a second Rival. I'm not really a fan of the
multiple Rival system (especially in the ROM hack/fan-made game world) because in
most games you just get Rivals who don't add anything to the story, they're just
there to bother players for battles that grow more unnecessary as time goes on (as
if dealing with one such Rival isn't enough haha). Here's hoping Zane will be a
fresh character. Head up the steps and enter Route 31.
ROUTE 31
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Pokemon Found
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Bellsprout, Ledyba, Caterpie, Weedle, Spinarak, Hoppip, Hoothoot, Nincada (Rare),
Rattata, Pidgey, Swablu (Rare)
Headbutt: Aipom
Surf: Poliwag, Tentacool, Poliwhirl
Old Rod: Poliwag
Good Rod: Poliwag
Super Rod: Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Tentacool
Dark Cave will come into view soon enough, to be explored further when we have HM
Flash. In the corner to the right from the entrance is one PP Max and to the left
is a Potion.
After the Potion we find the sleepy guy, south from him is Matthew who is looking
at a PokeBall.
Ace Trainer Gabe (Lv8 Pidgey, Lv9 Charmander, Lv10 Machop) Prize: P360
No Bug Catcher Wade sadly, who would be found around here. The Gate is above from
Gabe.
Places of Interest
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- PokeCenter
- PokeMart
- Gym
- Sprout Tower
- Earl's Pokemon Academy
Pokemon Found
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Surf: Tentacool
Headbutt: Graveler
Old Rod: Tentacool
Good Rod: Tentacool
Super Rod: Poliwag
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 Rocky the
Onix.
We'll be back with HM Cut to explore that path on the right of the Pokemon Academy.
Earl isn't in the Academy though, where's he at? To the north is the ancient Sprout
Tower.
Pokemon Found
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Rattata, Zubat, Gastly
The aim here is still the same - reach the top floor and receive an HM as a prize.
On this floor you'll find Pokemon in the northern section beyond the fence.
-2F-
The first Sage is found here, Bob. Still the world's biggest Bellsprout fans these
guys :)
To the right from him are steps leading back to the first floor. We'll appear near
the top right corner and can pick up an Escape Rope. Go to the left to meet Jujutsu
and find the steps heading back up to 2F.
On 2F we are now on the western side. That is an X Accuracy above us. Below is
Caimin and steps going up.
-3F-
That item on the left is a Potion. 2 Sages spotted along the corridor going on
ahead, let's meet them:
The 3rd Sage found is Kojiando on the left, you can easily avoid battling him. But
he's the last one, give him a chance to show off his non-Bellsprout partner (he
broke the cycle!).
Then we move up to witness the scene of Silver receiving HM Flash from the Elder
and being told that he's too harsh with his Pokemon. But Silver only cares about
strong Pokemon and off he goes with help from an Escape Rope, which is also the
item in the top right corner. Talk to the Elder and show him how much you and your
Pokemon have learned!
HM05 (Flash) obtained. Now we need the right Gym Badge to activate it, so let's go
and see Falkner.
Right by the door of the Gym we are stopped by a spikey-haired new face who is in
rush, dashing off west. I thought we were in for the usual case of someone stopping
us for a battle right outside the Gym. Dodged a bullet, for now :)
No fuss, no gimmicks in this Gym. Just going to the northend of the room to find
Falkner. Here are his Gym Trainers:
>>GYM BATTLE<<
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Hmm, so not only are TMs one-time use but the set available is the Gen 2 TM set.
Darn, it would've been okay if they were at least reusable. Anyway, Flash has been
activated.
Outside the Gym (I always expect to be ambushed by a Rival haha) we get a call from
Prof. Elm, with news about the Mystery Egg. He says we should meet up with his
assistant in the Violet PokeCenter. Make some room in your party before you speak
to him because he'll ask us to travel with the Egg. When the Pokemon within it
(Togepi) finally hatches we should return to the Lab. Elm will reward us with an
Everstone.
Our time in Violet City ends for now. Next destination should be Azalea Town way
south from here, but let's return to Dark Cave and explore what we can of it.
Pokemon Found
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Paras, Zubat, Aron (Rare), Geodude, Dunsparce
Surf: Goldeen, Seaking
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Magikarp
Super Rod: Tentacool
From the entrance move up to the top left corner to find a Moon Stone. As you can
see on the right side we'll have to come back with HM Surf to cross that pool. The
cave opening is just an exit for when you're coming from Blackthorn City, there's
just a ledge waiting in that next area. South of the pool is the path leading to
the eastern side of this area, currently blocked by a rock that needs to be
smashed.
From the Violet City Gym to the south is the path leading onto Route 32 and the
eastern entrance for the Ruins of Alph, but we'll instead go in through the
northern entrance which is found on Route 36, west of Violet. After our time at the
Ruins we'll eventually get on Route 32, so no worries.
ROUTE 36
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Pokemon Found
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Hoothoot, Rattata, Wurmple (Rare), Bellsprout, Pidgey, Growlithe, Gastly
Also found on this famous route is a certain "tree" blocking the way further. That
man standing near it (who tried to punch it), make a note of him for later. To the
Ruins!
RUINS OF ALPH
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Pokemon Found
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Natu, Wooper (Rare)
Surf: Quagsire
Old Rod: Poliwag, Wooper
Good Rod: Poliwag, Quagsire
Super Rod: Psyduck, Poliwag
Only two chambers are reachable for now, we'll be back with HM Surf to explore the
rest of the area. The chamber to the south of the Research Center is just occupied
by visitors so go for the north one to tackle a slide panel puzzle of Kabuto. After
the puzzle is completed the floor under us opens and we drop down to the chamber
that has visitors. HAD visitors I should say, because they ran out when Unown
appeared and took over. Make your way south to a ladder to leave. Onwards to Route
32.
ROUTE 32
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Pokemon Found
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Pineco, Hoothoot, Ekans, Rattata, Bellsprout, Exeggcute, Pidgey, Zubat, Pineco,
Numel (Rare)
Eastern Area: Cascoon, Weedle, Gastly, Caterpie, Ekans, Haunter, Exeggcute
Surf: Tentacool, Qwilfish
Old Rod: Tentacool, Horsea
Good Rod: Tentacool
Super Rod: Tentacruel
The guy in green that we meet here would've stopped you earlier if you had come
before defeating Falkner but now that we got the Badge he'll present us with a
Miracle Seed. South from him is a man on higher ground, can only be reached when we
got HM Cut. He has TM05 (Roar). Continue on southwards to find Richard.
To the left from him is a grassy area which serves a little shortcut if you want to
avoid Kristian below.
Next is Paul near the fishing spot. That item on the left side from him is a Nest
Ball.
If you're not yet ready to take on the Fishermen just continue south along that
left side. In the grass near the water is a Hyper Potion.
Past the fishing spot, hidden between the trees on the left is Sky.
Then we find a fella who's looking to make a quick buck by selling Slowpoke Tails
for ONLY a million PokeDollars/Pounds/Euros/Rubles/Pesos! How much you got? In the
PokeCenter speak to the Fisherman to get an Old Rod. Outside the building is James.
Bird Keeper James (Lv13 Spearow, Pidgey, Lv15 Farfetch'd) Prize: P420
South from him is a Max Revive near the signpost and we see the entrance to Union
Cave. Zane shows up, fresh off of his win over Falkner and now he's aiming for
Azalea Town. He'll be waiting for us there. Question is will he be blocking the Gym
entrance or will he ambush us after we defeat Bugsy...?
UNION CAVE
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Pokemon Found
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Zubat, Rattata, Onix, Raticate, Geodude, Golbat, Numel, Wooper, Psyduck, Golduck,
Dewgong, Seel, Sandshrew, Diglett
Surf: Tentacruel, Horsea, Seel
Old Rod: Goldeen, Krabby, Magikarp
Good Rod: Staryu, Wooper, Quagsire, Krabby, Horsea, Magikarp
Super Rod: Magikarp, Wailmer, Kingler, Krabby, Horsea
Another area to make note of for later, we'll be back with HM Surf. Not only to
explore the rest of Union Cave but to reach other parts of the Ruins of Alph. The
first item found, on the left, is an X Attack. Below that is Dan the man.
South from him the path branches to the left. Continue south to meet William the
fire starter and find a Great Ball below from him.
Follow that left side branch path to find a Potion and Phil the PokeManiac on
higher ground. He's standing near a ladder going under.
Nothing in the area under the ladder for now except TM39 (Swift) and an X Defend.
Needs HM Surf. From Phil's spot go south to pick up another Potion. Move east along
that pool of water to face Ray and see the exit.
ROUTE 33
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Pokemon Found
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Ekans, Rattata, Geodude, Heracross, Spearow, Pidgey, Zubat, Taillow (Rare)
I have to say, am not digging the weather in this game. It's been raining since I
got to Violet City! What's up with that? No problem if your Pokemon knows moves
like Thunder or Hurricane (since they won't miss during rainfall) but bad luck if
you're rolling with Fire-types. That item you see in the top right area from the
cave entrance is MooMoo Milk but you'll have to come back here with HM Cut to get
it. You cut the tree blocking the steps found below. To the left we'll meet
Ant...and look, there's Zane!
Zane can't get into town because of the little boy standing next to him. He won't
let anyone into Azalea until his PokeDoll is returned to him, which he lost in
Union Cave. What if someone has an emergency to attend to in town?? Zane gives us a
Repel and we march on back into the cave. Descend the ladder near PokeManiac Philip
and pick up the Doll from the left side corner in the area below. After getting his
Doll the boy thanks us and leaves, Zane too.
[004] AZALEA TOWN - "Where People & Pokemon Live in Happy Harmony."
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Places of Interest
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- PokeCenter
- PokeMart
- Gym
- Kurt's House
- Charcoal Kiln
- Slowpoke Well
A Rocket Grunt blocks the entrance to the Slowpoke Well, being a good Samaritan and
all. Another Grunt is blocking the Gym. Where's Zane though...?
At the Mart the man in white will teach the move Rock Tomb.
Go visit the old school PokeBall maker Kurt and get the story about Team Rocket's
business here. Determined to show them what's what the old man rushes out and heads
for the Well. Wait for us!
SLOWPOKE WELL
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Pokemon Found
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Zubat, Slowpoke, Golbat
Surf: Goldeen, Seaking
Old Rod: Goldeen
Good Rod: Goldeen
Super Rod: Goldeen
We find Kurt in the well, unable to move because he took a bad tumble and injured
his back. But he sent the Grunt from outside further on ahead. He's not too happy
about being scolded by an old man.
We'll be back with HM Surf and Strength for more exploration. The Grunts can't do
any more here so they flee. Kurt's back has eased up and he joins us, it's time to
leave. The Slowpoke are saved, their tails will be growing back any time now...
At Kurt's house we'll receive a Net Ball as a reward. If you find any Apricorns
bring them to him and he'll work his magic.
Another problem has come up despite that the Slowpoke have come back. At Charcoal
Kiln house the Apprentice of the Charcoal Master has not yet returned from Ilex
Forest. Head west of town for the Gate, and we're stopped by that spikey-haired guy
who was in a rush back in Violet City. Now he wants to talk, through battle!
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
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All we get from him is his name, Axel, and that we'll meet again. Good talk. Rival
#3 ladies and gentlemen. After he leaves we are met by the original Rival Silver,
who can't believe that we took on Team Rocket and beat them...so we have to prove
ourselves to him. Back to back battles, baby!
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
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Rival Silver (Lv18 Gastly, Lv19 Zubat, Lv20 Starter) Prize: P684
ILEX FOREST
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Pokemon Found
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Headbutt: Pineco
Butterfree, Caterpie, Metapod, Weedle, Oddish, Shroomish, Kakuna, Cascoon, Paras,
Venonat
Old Rod: Psyduck
Good Rod: Poliwag
Super Rod: Poliwag, Psyduck
Follow the path up to where we find the Apprentice. He's fine but the master's
Farfetch'd has run away deeper into the forest and the Apprentice can't chase after
it. Continue on south, we'll see the bird on the other side but Farfetch'd will
flee when spoken to. That item behind the trees on the right is a Revive. Don't
approach Farfetch'd from here, instead circle round and get to it from the north
side. This is will force Farfetch'd to flee back and eventually get caught by the
Apprentice and the Master who has arrived. Turns out the bird has been disobeying
the Apprentice because he doesn't have a Gym Badge, well well. For helping out,
we'll receive HM01 (Cut). Head back into town and let's see Bugsy.
I'm remembering watching the anime years ago when Ash and company met Bugsy. Like a
lot fans I'm sure, I initally thought Bugsy was a girl! He looks like a girl and he
was voiced by a woman for crying out loud haha but it would've been quite the twist
eh? A female character who is fascinated by Bug-type Pokemon and is the first Gym
Leader (at the time) who battles using that type, instead of the stereotype female
who squirms when a Bug-type appears. In the Gym we find Zane (was he hiding in here
the whole time while Team Rocket were busy??) but hold off on talking to him
because based on his dialogue we're supposed to take him on after defeating Bugsy.
Move on up to fight the first Gym Trainers, Twins!
Bug Catcher Bengie (Lv16 Weedle, Metapod, Lv19 Beedrill) Prize: P64
>>GYM BATTLE<<
==============
Now we can Cut and any traded Pokemon up to Level 30 will obey us. Zane is next,
say Yes to his question and let's battle.
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
================
The road to being a Champion is going to be a tough one for this guy if he
continues to lose to us, after the battle he'll leave to fight another day.
Speak to the Apprentice at the Charcoal Kiln to receive Charcoal that he made, just
his way to say thanks for helping him. If you got time then make a quick trip back
to Violet City to test out the new HM. Cut the tree above the PokeCenter and search
the space by the big tree at the end of this little area, you'll find a Poison Barb
(which would've been located by an ItemFinder). Back to Azalea Town and Ilex
Forest.
Cut the tree in front of the famous Shrine. Is the time-travelling Guardian of the
forest in this game...? Continue on north to find a pool of water and an X Attack
just below from it. To the right from the pool, between small trees is an Antidote.
Circle round to the south to reach that Youngster, he's just trying out TM02
(Headbutt) which he'll share with us. Follow the path north, picking up an Ether
behind a big tree, and finding Walt on the left.
Carry on past him to find the Gate. Speak to the lady on the right to get TM 12
(Sweet Scent).
ROUTE 34
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Pokemon Found
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Mankey, Snubbull, Pidgey, Ditto, Rattata, Exeggcute, Gulpin, Zangoose, Jigglypuff,
Spinarak, Drowzee
Surf: Tentacool, Psyduck (Rare)
Old Rod: Staryu, Krabby
Good Rod: Krabby
Super Rod: Kingler
We'll be back here with HM Surf for that item behind the fence on the left and to
explore the southwest area. First person we meet is Sam.
Northwest from him is Gina while northeast has Don going round and round.
The Day-Care Man is in the backyard, go talk to him. He was surprised to find that
Pokemon Egg which we got from Mr Pokemon and wouldn't you know it, he has another
Egg to give us! An Igglybuff will hatch from it.
Places of Interest
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- PokeCenter
- PokeMart
- Gym
- Goldenrod Department Store
- Goldenrod City Radio Tower
- Goldenrod City Game Corner
- Goldenrod City Station
- Goldenrod Science Center
- Underground
- Name Rater
- Flower Shop
- Bike Shop
- Bill's House
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Psyduck, Wooper
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Goldeen, Poliwag
Super Rod: Poliwag, Poliwhirl
Vending Machine:
Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
Potion P300
Super Potion P700
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Awakening P250
Burn Heal P250
Ice Heal P250
PokeBall P200
Great Ball P600
Escape Rope P550
Repel P350
Revive P1500
Full Heal P600
PokeDoll P1000
Fab Mail P50
X Speed P350
X Special P350
X Defend P550
X Attack P500
Dire Hit P650
Guard Spec. P700
X Accuracy P950
Fab Mail P50
The Youngster here is looking to trade his Machop for an Abra. The Lass near him
has a hint about a Mystery Gift and the woman (I forget which Trainer sprite that
is for) on the left says another woman comes around here on Sundays, she gives away
either TM21 (Frustration) or TM27 (Return) depending on if your Pokemon like you or
not. She'll be the red-haired one by the counter.
[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 PokeDolls instead but they're empty. Take the elevator to the Basement,
where you'll find a Potion in the bottom right area. Can't reach the other areas
from this side. Shopping done!
Some interesting facilities are at the PokeCenter but currently not functioning. I
don't remember now if they will work later in the game or if they were just
something set for a future version. Just northwest from there is the Game Corner,
but we 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 this dodgy place. Be ready to battle.
GOLDENROD UNDERGROUND
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If there is an old woman after Issac you can buy herbs from her:
EnergyPowder P500
Energy Root P800
Heal Powder P450
Revival Herb P2800
Next up you'll meet either the older or younger one of the (Super) Haircut
Brothers. The younger one is less expensive. All your party Pokemon will receive
the P300 service. Move on to find Terry.
Super Nerd Terry (Lv17-18 Magnemite x3, Lv19 Voltorb) Prize: P408
Make a note of the locked door on the right for later. Final Trainer is next, the
Don.
He tells us that Hiker Ant on Route 33 will phone us 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). We
got the Coin Case so let's hit the Game Corner.
No free Coins from some of the patrons like in other Game Corners haha, nah, go
speak to the old man by the left side counter to buy them:
50 Coins P1000
500 Coins P10000
South from the Game Corner is Bill's house, but the world's greatest PokeManiac
isn't home. He's 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
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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 on 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 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 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 a Shiny blue one by speaking to
the big guy. In the next room there is a Super Nerd who teaches Dragon Claw. Check
the computer next to the regular PC for an email about Articuno, Zapdos and
Moltres. Last room is where you resurrect Fossils.
South from the Science Center is the Bike Shop, where you can get a free Bike just
as long as you can advertise it.
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.
Ahh, THIS Gym and it's Gym Leader...I remember you very well haha. Normal-type is
the order of the day here, way before Norman made Normal-types cool in Hoenn. In
the top left corner is Vicky.
Here comes Whitney, who got into Pokemon like they're a popular fad :) there's a
joke in there somewhere about fads and Pokemon...
>>GYM BATTLE<<
==============
The girl bursts into tears after losing. Bridget will stop us to explain that
Whitney will calm down soon. Talk to her again, she's done crying now. She
remembers to give us the Plain Badge, which lets us use Strength outside of battle.
She also gives us TM45 (Attract).
When you're ready, head north for the Gate. Make some room in your party too and
speak to the guard, he has a Pokemon that he can't take care of. It's a Level 10
Spearow holding a Green Apricorn. Interesting clue about that "tree" from the lady.
Continue on out to Route 35.
ROUTE 35
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Pokemon Found
.............
Drowzee, Spinarak, Psyduck, Hoothoot, Seviper, Abra, Wynaut, Pidgey, Growlithe,
Ditto, Ledyba
Surf: Psyduck
Old Rod: Poliwag
Good Rod: Psyduck
Super Rod: Poliwag, Poliwhirl
First Trainer we find is Kimly.
Step into the grass on the right and continue so we can circle round to that house
we saw below. Just near that policeman is TM04 (Rollout) in the grass. Arne is near
the small tree.
The house is the Stat Corner of the EV Training Center, you can learn about your
Pokemon's IV scores. Go back to Arne and Cut that tree to open up a shortcut back
to Route 36. Don't worry about the National Park, we'll get to it on our way back
because we got a little sister to find. Just to the north near the Gate is Markus.
Psychic Markus (Lv21 Abra, Lv22 Mr. Mime, Kadabra) Prize: P792
The little girl is Floria the little sister. She has found out that the so-called
tree is actually a Pokemon after sprinkling it with water. Who would've thunk it?
She'll then return to the Flower Shop to speak to her big sister about the
Squirtbottle. Go back there and speak to big sis, since we defeated Whitney she'll
give it to us. Back to make use of it and get attacked by a Level 20 Sudowoodo.
Funny thing is, thanks to the crazy weather in this game, it is raining when I'm
out here haha so technically I shouldn't need the Squirtbottle when nature is doing
the job for me! Afterwards we drop the Squirtbottle for some odd reason and then
big sis shows up to give us an upgrade - the Berry Growing Starter Kit! Contains 4
Berries and the Squirtbottle's Gen 3 cousin the Wailmer Pail. Remember the guy who
tried to attack Sudowoodo? Now that we've cleared the path he'll give us HM06 (Rock
Smash). No Gym Badge needed for it at least. Let's check out the Park.
NATIONAL PARK
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Pokemon Found
.............
Caterpie, Metapod, Taillow, Venonat, Kakuna, Beedrill, Weedle, Nidoran[both],
Sunkern, Butterfree
Surf: Tentacool, Poliwag
Old Rod: Poliwag
Good Rod: Poliwag
Super Rod: Psyduck, Goldeen, Relicanth
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 (?!) make
your way to the southern Gate, the guard there is finding out this information
first hand from the new Park Warden. The previous Warden moved to the Orange
Islands so the new guy has just decided to shut the contests down. Unbelievable. At
least he didn't confiscate the PC in the corner :) make use of it if need be.
Speak to the lady sitting on a bench with her Persian in Relaxation Square. She'll
give us a Quick Claw. Here are the Trainers:
That item behind the fence on the right is a Parlyz Heal, just go straight up from
Jake to reach it. In the western area is Krise.
Go to the area on the other side of the fence and circle right round to the
southwest corner where you'll find TM28 (Dig). That's all, time to leave. Back to
Route 36 and beyond. Because the Bug Catching Contest is no longer happening there
are a couple of Pokemon missing like Scyther and Pinsir, which are among those that
only appear during the Contest. The only other place I can think of where they
could be is the Kanto Safari Zone and clearly we're still very far from jumping
borders between regions :/
Past the Sudowoodo spot we'll join a confrontation in progress between new Rival
Axel and a pair of unknown Grunts. Axel is trying to find out where their leader is
but the Grunts won't talk, instead they make a plan to find Elm in New Bark Town
and run off. Axel suggests we go back home to deal with them, he'll meet us there
because he thinks their leader could be there too.
In New Bark Town enter the Lab to find the Grunts and Elm. The first Grunt is glad
Axel hasn't come yet, he doesn't know why Axel is after them. These guys are Grunts
for another organisation we'll have to worry about now - Team Saturn!
The other guy turns out to be an Admin. They are aiming to catch all legendary
Pokemon (surprise, surprise haha), starting with two birds that roost somewhere in
Johto. So they came to find Elm since he might know something.
Saturn Admin (Lv22 Nidorino, Lv23 Vulpix, Lv24 Dugtrio) Prize: P1248
After the goons leave, Elm explains that the two legends which Saturn are looking
for are Latios and Latias, who don't live here in Johto. Axel joins us, delayed
because he got lost trying to find this place. Dude, really...? We learn that he's
from the Ouka region, he came to study the Johto Pokemon. So maybe less of a Rival
and more of our first ally? We still got Silver and Zane to deal with. Elm is safe,
Axel leaves and we can continue on with our journey. Back to Route 36 and the very
brief Route 37.
ROUTE 37
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Pokemon Found
.............
Exeggcute, Ledyba, Skitty (Rare), Stantler, Growlithe, Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Hoothoot,
Spinarak, Pineco
Near the grassy spot on the right you'll see a little boy on Sundays. That is Sunny
and he'll give you a Magnet. He also gives out the names of his siblings, each
found in a different place on a specific day.
Twins Ann & Annie (Lv22 Jigglypuff & Clefairy) Prize: P528
[006] ECRUTEAK CITY - "A Historical City Where the Past Meets the
=================== Present"
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- PokeMart
- Gym
- Burnt Tower
- Tin Tower
- Ecruteak Dance Theatre
Pokemon Found
.............
Headbutt: Pineco
Surf: Tentacool
Old Rod: Poliwag
Good Rod: Poliwag
Super Rod: Poliwhirl, Psyduck
Let's have a look around this classic city. In the house to the right of the Gym
(blocked by a Sage who says Morty isn't there, hohoho) you get the ItemFinder and
can read about Ecruteak's history.
At the PokeCenter we meet Bill, just in time to see him put the final touches to
another system he has invented - the Move Relearner (that machine in the top left
corner). In another game he invented a Teleportation system :) perhaps some of you
may have played it. Hint: Donuts.
Ecruteak is home to the famous Kimono Girls, fine dancers who are also fine
Trainers. The old man at the Dance Theatre will give us a special prize if we can
defeat the girls. This is also the very first time I learned that Rhydon can Surf
in all my years (20 years now) as a Pokemon fan haha, I had no idea. Onto the stage
starting from the left side, here we go:
The old man is impressed by our performance and presents us with HM03 (Surf).
Excellent. Once we can use it outside of battle we'll do a bit of backtracking
before moving forward. Now to find Morty..
BURNT TOWER
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Pokemon Found
.............
Zubat, Rattata, Koffing
Basement: Vulpix, Raticate
The man is actually the first person we see in here. He's studying the history of
the Legendary Beasts with his pal Eusine, the guy on the right. He's here because
he heard Suicune came to the tower but he doesn't know where it is exactly. North
from him, smash the rock and use the ItemFinder near the statue to find an Ultra
Ball. In the middle of the room we see Silver but we'll need to circle round to
reach him. In the top left corner is the other Rival Zane, he's just training here
and has a Magnet that he found. No battle this time, he says he'll be out at sea
next. As for Silver though he's here in search of the legendary Pokemon but no luck
and somehow it's our fault. Really?
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
================
No surprise he doesn't think we can catch a legendary Pokemon, while he's going on
we suddenly fall through the floor to the basement!
No injuries, we've fallen in front of the 3 legends we've heard about: Entei,
Suicune and Raikou. Once we approach them they run off one after the other, but
Suicune stays for a moment 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, we'll see him again on our travels. That
item in the top right corner is TM20 (Endure), remember to come back here for it
when you get Strength. Leave the tower and head for the Gym.
Did you miss this Gym? Perhaps it's been years since you last played Crystal
version and you don't have fond memories of this place :) the gimmick here is the
invisible floor. One bad step and you'll pop up back at the entrance. But the Gym
Trainers will offer a hint if you beat them. This is Gen 3 so for that first Gym
Trainer you can just go behind that statue on the left and talk to him from there.
Ghost-type is the theme.
See where the Gym Guide guy is standing? Directly above from him, step on the
invisible tile and move up 4 steps then 1 step to the left to face Grace.
1 step to the left, 2 steps up then all the way to the left side for Jeffrey.
All the way to the right side then 2 steps up and head left to Martha.
1 step to the left then up to reach Morty. That wasn't too bad, eh? Let's find out
who will see the rainbow-coloured Pokemon first, you or Morty?
>>GYM BATTLE<<
==============
Usage of Surf enabled and Pokemon will obey us up to Level 50. Next up I'm going to
backtrack so as to cover places we couldn't reach before without Surf. If you're
ready to move forward just skip down the paragraphs to where I start on Route 38,
west of Ecruteak.
There's nothing across that northeast pool in Ecruteak except a chance to see just
a little bit of the area outside the Tin Tower, which we can't enter now because
the legendary 3 are out in the wild.
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. Solving it unlocks what has been a hidden area
somewhere.
VIOLET CITY: Surf to the northwest corner from the Gym, we'll find a man who has a
strange flute that makes rain when played (?). He doesn't want it so we 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
Rare Candy.
ROUTE 32: Quite a lot to be seen here, get ready. Surf east from the fishing spot,
you'll touch land and find a Hyper Potion between trees to the north. Continue
along the shore to meet Wallace.
North from him is a new area, a wooded spot lying between Route 32 and Cherrygrove
City. Make your way to the top left section to pick up a White Flute (!) what a
find, this neat item is the counter to Repel. Use the ItemFinder to locate an
Antidote and another Hyper Potion. The only other Trainer here is Jack in the
middle.
To the right from him is some Heal Powder. Back in the water and we're in
Cherrygrove, finally able to reach that guy on the platform. He has a bottle of
Mystic Water for us. Southwest from him, back in Route 32, on a small island is a
guy running up and down. That's Ramiz.
East from there, back into Cherrygrove territory, is another platform occupied by 2
Fishermen, Pitt and Attila
Fisher Attila (Lv25 Goldeen & Lv27 Seaking, Lv26 Horsea) Prize: P1248
South from them is an island with a locked building and a signpost that has faded
text. Interesting note is that the lock used is expensive. Behind the building is a
Red Scarf. Another island to the east is connected to this place by a small bridge.
There's only Rare Candy to be found in the top right corner.
East of these islands and the fishing spot platform is Geoffrey near the shore.
Beyond him is Route 100 (?). Secret route?
ROUTE 100
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Pokemon Found
.............
Headbutt: Pineco
Surf: Tentacool
Old Rod: Tentacool
Good Rod: Tentacool
Super Rod: Tentacruel
Surf east to find Ashley standing near the entrance to the Lost Woods.
She says there's a mystical Pokemon in there but nobody has been lucky enough to
see it. Shall we test our luck? Or you can surf on to the south and circle round
continuing eastward to skip the woods, finding Kevin fishing near the shore. He
says something about a lake but the text gets jumbled up
People have been searching for it and whatever Pokemon is said to be there but
nobody has returned.
LOST WOODS
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Pokemon Found
.............
Lotad, Marill, Oddish, Furret, Butterfree, Sentret, Zigzagoon, Dusclops, Magnemite,
Hoothoot
This creepy haze though...that item you see below is a Nugget. Fortunately it is
not a tough maze to get through, just go all the way east to find TM44 (Rest) in
the upper right corner and below is the exit. No luck finding that special Pokemon,
we can always try later...and hopefully it is not a Pokemon which only appears on a
certain day.
Follow the shore north, you'll soon enter the waters of Route 27. Continuing east
leads to the Orange Islands Gate, where the Undersea Express can be boarded. A PC
is there if you're need of one. We'll be back MUCH later for that water train.
ROUTE 27
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Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Chinchou, Tentacool, Lanturn, Tentacruel
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Chinchou, Magikarp
Super Rod: Magikarp, Tentacool
There's a deep water spot here, make a note of it for later. We'll reach the
junction where the river flows west and east. West leads back home to New Bark
while east goes on to the Johto-Kanto border. A chance to set foot in Kanto, even
just for a bit, and have a look at Tohjo Falls. No passport needed, just HM
Waterfall :)
TOHJO FALLS
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Pokemon Found
.............
Ekans, Zubat, Arbok, Raticate, Golbat, Slowpoke
Surf: Chinchou, Goldeen
Old Rod: Tentacool
Good Rod: Tentacruel
Super Rod: Seaking, Psyduck
To the left of the waterfall though is an old man who received a Pokemon when he
was younger and if you got room in your party you will get a Level 5 Chikorita.
That's a Moon Stone near him.
Outside the cave head south for a small closed off area by the water. Surf to the
right by the shore and you'll find Rare Candy.
UNION CAVE: From the Route 32 entrance go to the top right corner area for the
ladder. Down below we'll find Andrew and then Calvin across the water.
Another ladder next to him leads to the lowest level. There's an Elixir in the top
right corner. Surf to the south, you'll see Gwen on the left and Nick on the right,
standing near a Hyper Potion.
She is standing by the famous pool where Lapras can be found on Fridays. Return to
the surface floor and descend the other ladder (back to the area where we found the
PokeDoll). Once there surf north to meet Leon.
Below from him is an exit blocked by a boulder and to the left of him is another
exit. Both are connected to the Ruins of Alph. Outside we'll face Nath, near the
western puzzle chamber and the only grassy area to be found here.
The puzzle (of Ho-oh) has already been put together, but by who though?
DARK CAVE: As I said before, the chamber across the water is connected to the
Mountain Road south of Blackthorn City so don't bother with it from here. Surf
across going east. Smash the rock and move to that top right corner to find an Ice
Heal. Below from there are two paths heading south, each with items. Full Heal on
the right and Dire Hit on the left. You'll see the exit, leading to Route 46 and
the last portion of Route 45. Below the first ledge you see Trainers on the left
and one further down. If you got that Walk through Walls code, this is a good time
to use it otherwise you'll have to come back here. The two Trainers are Luke and
Erin.
Just below her, hidden by the tree, is an X Speed. The other Trainer is Bailey.
ROUTE 34: Now we can pick up that Nugget behind the fence where Picnicker Gina is
standing. The Scientist-looking man 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, but hold off from going there just yet. Continue surfing south from the
Scientist, you'll discover the secret training spot of 3 Ace Trainer sisters: Irene
on the left, Jenn on the right and big sis Kate in the middle. As you can see,
Irene and Jenn are unavoidable.
For defeating them we'll receive Soft Sand from Kate. In the grassy area on the
right you'll find a Guard Spec. in the bottom right. Surf on south from there,
staying by the coast, you'll find an old man who has a Level 5 Cyndaquil for you if
you got room. Southeast from him is a rocky area where you'll see steps leading to
a Leaf Stone and a cave entrance. The lady in the water is Jess.
She mentions that there's a submerged area below this place. The cave is a secluded
section of Union Cave, the only thing found here besides the Pokemon is TM44
(Rest). The exit leads to the last portion of southeast Route 34 before you swim
into Route 32 waters. You'll find Brett though.
The place that he and Jess are talking about is below the MASSIVE waterfall you can
see the top of if you move south from Brett. What the...?!
OUTSKIRT ISLAND
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Pokemon Found
.............
Rattata, Sentret, Zubat, Bellsprout, Pidgey
Surf: Krabby, Seaking
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Relicanth, Magikarp
Super Rod: Relicanth
Swimming near the western beach is Kerry.
You'll find Calcium in the bottom left grassy area. At the center of this place are
the 3 pillars, one yellow, one blue and one red. Below from them you'll find Rare
Candy. Remember that Blue Flute we got some time ago? Bring it and the other Flutes
here to be placed on the pedestals. The secret location of a legendary Pokemon will
be unlocked somewhere. Blue Flute unlocks Articuno's final location.
If you surf west you'll enter Route 40 waters and Olivine City to the northwest.
Straight north leads to a portion of land that connects Goldenrod and Olivine,
though labelled as Outskirt Island. A couple of Trainers are here, Megan and
Darren.
Continue back to Goldenrod after Darren. You'll see an area just north of the Radio
Tower, in between buildings. Go through this area, you'll soon reach a Fire Stone.
*Phew* so that's the Great Backtrack for ya, quite the mini journey. Let's return
to Ecruteak and continue with our regularly scheduled adventure.
ROUTE 38
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Pokemon Found
.............
Meowth, Noctowl, Tauros, Miltank, Raticate, Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Rattata, Magnemite,
Electrike (Rare), Exeggcute, Hoothoot
I was really tempted to go east instead and see how far we could get, but for the
sake of "keeping canon" we go west. Two major HMs await us, one of them is across
the sea. Speaking of sea, one of the first Trainers on this route is Harvey on the
northern side of the fence.
You'll need Cut to access that area beyond the fence below. At the end of that area
is a bottle of Berry Juice. How appropriate since we're so close to the famous
MooMoo Farm. Go back up to Dana and meet Chaud in the top left corner.
ROUTE 39
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Pokemon Found
.............
Dustox, Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Noctowl, Tauros, Rattata, Raticate, Magnemite, Meowth
MOOMOO FARM
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In the house we find the farmer and his wife, they are not happy because one of
their beloved Miltank isn't giving out milk. Moomoo the Miltank is sick and needs
some Oran Berries. How many Berries did players need to feed her in the original
games? 7? 8? You'll need 7 here. Once Moomoo is healthy you can buy a bottle of
MooMoo Milk from the farmer for P500. His wife gives you TM13 (Snore) as a thank
you gift.
There's another area west of the farm, reached just by going round from the farm
house. A lake is here (that item by the shore is TM23 Iron Tail). It is not
labelled on the Map so I'll just call this area Route 39 West.
ROUTE 39 WEST
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Pokemon Found
.............
Dustox, Noctowl, Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Raticate, Rattata, Geodude, Meowth
Surf: Poliwag
Old Rod: Goldeen
Good Rod: Psyduck, Seaking
Super Rod: Staryu, Seaking
Hidden by a tree on the northwestern side of the lake is Soul Dew. There is a cave
on the upper area, to reach it you must travel to the southern side of the lake and
circle round. A signpost found there says Route 40 is further on. The item near the
cave entrance is a Twisted Spoon.
HOLLOW CAVE
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Pokemon Found
.............
Zubat, Magnemite, Geodude, Graveler, Golbat, Rattata, Lunatone, Electrode, Plusle
Curious place we got here, divided into two areas. Upper area (Main Floor) and a
lower one ("Basement"). The lower area is reached by descending a ladder or
dropping through those spots on the ground that you'll notice, there's one on the
left from the entrance. Just south of that spot is a Parlyz Heal. Further left from
there is another drop spot and a ladder. You'll see another ladder on the ground
below, to reach that area just drop down via that spot and in the basement head
down the steps and use the first ladder you see. Back to the main floor, now we're
in its lowest section where you can pick up a Max Elixir. Return to the basement
and make your way to the northern section to see an entrance to a chamber we can't
access yet until you drop down through all the spots in this cave. So let's find
them. Just to the right from that chamber entrance is some Calcium.
Right below from where you find the Calcium is a ladder, use it. You'll reappear in
the main floor's northeastern section. You'll see a drop spot below. Back in the
basement move down to a ladder on high ground on the eastern side. It leads to the
main floor's highest section where we find not one but 3 drop spots! Once you've
busted through those, get to the southeastern corner of the basement for a ladder
which takes us to the entrance area found when coming from Route 40. The last drop
spot is here too. The chamber is accessible, go in and pick up a Yellow Flute. Done
and done :) exit back to Route 39 West, leave the farm and let's finish off Route
39 proper.
South from the farm are Ruth, Derek and their Pikachu.
Below them are Ian and Eugene. Ian met a certain red-haired Rival of ours and lived
to tell us about it, good for him :)
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- PokeMart
- Gym
- Olivine Lighthouse
- Olivine Port
- Olivine Cafe
- Fishing Guru's House
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Tentacool, Krabby
Old Rod: Tentacool
Good Rod: Tentacool, Krabby
Super Rod: Magikarp, Krabby, Poliwhirl
Out of the Gym walks Silver, this time not looking to battle us since we've been
labelled as a weak Trainer. 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 Lighthouse.
Silver suggests we go there to train. No problem, but we'll look around first.
In the house northeast from the PokeMart (house on the left) you can trade a Krabby
for a Voltorb. Next door to the PokeMart lives the Fishing Guru who gives us the
Good Rod.
Next door to the PokeCenter is the Olivine Cafe, speak to the Sailor near the
counter to get HM04 (Strength)! Simple as that, plus we got the right Badge for it
already so all good. The other Sailor across the table teaches Overheat.
Outside the Lighthouse is almost-Rival Axel, who says he is going back to the Ouka
region after failing to find Team Saturn's mysterious leader. Problem is because of
the sick Pokemon the Lighthouse isn't operational so Axel can't leave yet. Let's
find out if we can help.
OLIVINE LIGHTHOUSE
------------------
No trouble on the first floor. On the second floor though, the fun begins with Al.
-3F-
We'll be back for that Sailor and item which are blocked off. Head on down to find
Theo.
If you're looking for a quick return to a lower floor, make use of that hole in the
bottom right corner. We'll use such a hole on an upper floor. By the stairs is
Preston.
-4F-
On the left is Connie and on the right is a guy selling Sun Stones for P2100.
Aroma Lady Connie (Lv26 Marill) Prize: P728
That hole on the left is how we reach the Sailor on 3F but don't jump down yet,
there's one more Trainer here. Continue south from Connie for Kent.
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. North
from him are stairs leading to 5F.
-5F-
In the bottom left corner is TM34 (Swagger) and on the opposite side is some Rare
Candy. Back to 4F, drop down to 3F to pick up an Ether and battle Terry.
Take the stairs near him back up to 4F and the next ones to 5F's central section.
We find Ernie and a Super Repel.
-6F-
In the top left corner is a Hyper Potion. We meet Gym Leader Jasmine and her
beloved Ampharos Amphy. She can't leave Amphy to make the trip to Cianwood so she
asks us to travel on her behalf.
There's a whole area to the west of Olivine City, let's see what's there then we go
for a long swim across the sea.
ROUTE 40
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Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Tentacool, Goldeen, Seaking, Psyduck
Old Rod: Magikarp, Goldeen
Good Rod: Krabby, Shuckle, Shellder, Seaking
Super Rod: Kingler, Horsea, Shellder
Along this route is the famous Battle Tower. Pick your best 3 Pokemon and good luck
to you. If you have more than 3 with you when you speak to the front desk lady
you'll be shown some items which are on sale:
Surf a little to the west to find the area where Hollow Cave's other entrance is
located. Josh is here too.
By a tree above from him is some Energypowder. Surf south along the western end to
find Johnson.
Surf southeast from her to find Colton, somewhere between Route 40 and Outskirt
Island.
Back to Lauren and continue west until you see a male Swimmer near those rocks on
left from Lauren. That's Randy.
Just below from him is George and the top side of Route 41.
I saw that he had a full team, I thought maybe he's a trap (this is what I call a
Trainer who has a full team of one Pokemon species e.g. there's ALWAYS a Fisherman
who has a full team of Magikarp).
ROUTE 41
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Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Tentacool, Tentacruel, Shellder, Remoraid
Old Rod: Goldeen, Chinchou
Good Rod: Psyduck, Krabby
Super Rod: Kingler, Horsea
If you continue past her you'll enter Cianwood waters (go and heal if you need to)
then we can clear out the remaining Trainers. From Kaylee surf along the gap
between the top Whirl Islands to find Susie.
On the eastern side of the southeast island is Keira and Wendy is on the southern
side.
Good grief, no wonder in another game there's a bridge which was built between
Cianwood and Olivine haha maybe some of you have played it, eh?
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- Cianwood City Pharmacy
- Cianwood City Photo Studio
- PokeSeer's House
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Tentacool
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Horsea
Super Rod: Horsea, Gyarados, Qwilfish
First order of business, hurry on over to the Pharmacy to receive the Secret
Potion.
In the house just north of the Pharmacy is a guy who was forced to give away one of
his Pokemon to you-know-who, but he still has one Pokemon left and he gives it to
us, a Level 15 Shuckle.
North of that house is where you can get some more clues about the Whirl Islands.
Something something Silver Wing, something something special move needed to clear
those whirlpools or something :)
The famous Photo Master isn't home, instead there is a little girl who tells us
that the man built a machine to do 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.
Far to the north is the home of the PokeSeer...and Suicune is just outside the
house! But when we get close to it Suicune takes off and bolts across the waves,
darn it. Then Eusine shows up, only catching a glimpse of the legendary. To earn
Suicune's respect he decides to battle us right here, right now.
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
==================
His search for Suicune continues and maybe we'll meet Eusine again along our
journey.
The PokeSeer can tell you the level at which your Pokemon will evolve or by which
item or method. Quite the ability you have there, lady, nice. Some Pokemon I found
out information about from her are these ones:
When you're ready, bring along a Pokemon that knows Strength and let's go see
Chuck.
Speak to the woman outside the Gym after defeating Chuck, she has a big gift for
us. There are 4 Gym Trainers. The first 2 who are face to face are Yoshi on the
left and Lao on the right.
Then there's a super simple mini boulder puzzle ahead between us and Lung.
After seeing Chuck make a boulder disappear with his fist, he's ready to let his
Pokemon do some talking!
>>GYM BATTLE<<
==============
Pokemon up to Level 70 will obey us and now we can FLY :) excellent. Outside the
Gym we'll get HM02 (Fly) from that woman, turns out she's Chuck's wife. When you're
ready, let's deliver that medicine.
Give Jasmine the Secret Potion and watch as Amphy is healed at last. Jasmine
returns to the Gym and outside the Lighthouse we speak to Axel, who can go home
now. We'll have to deal with Team Saturn alone, damn. He'll ask for one last
battle, which you can avoid but if you won't get a second chance to accept it if
you say No.
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
==================
Afterwards he gives us the Red Flute to complete the musical set. For now perhaps
it's goodbye to Axel. Just before we reach the Gym though Zane shows up for another
battle.
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
================
He aims to train even harder for next time, nothing new from this guy. Anyway, time
to see Jasmine.
No gimmicks, no Gym Trainers here, just the Gym Guide guy and Jasmine. Now that
Amphy is okay, she's back in full Gym Leader mode. Here we go!
>>GYM BATTLE<<
==============
Done and done. While we're still in Olivine, make a quick trip to Outskirt Island
to drop off the remaining Flutes. Now that we got means of fast travel and some
Strength, there are 2 places to revisit...but if you're ready to move on and will
do the backtracking later, jump down to where I stand on Route 42, east of
Ecruteak.
SLOWPOKE WELL: Now we can reach the ladder in the middle of the area. Down in the
basement you'll find TM18 (Rain Dance) and probably the most patient Scientist in
the Pokemon world, he's waiting to see a Slowpoke evolution and has made a
discovery concerning the King's Rock. He has one to give us. It's not a bad Hold
Item but in this game, fortunately, Slowpoke evolves into Slowking with the help of
a Sun Stone :) how do we share that info with this guy?
UNION CAVE: We're going back to that other exit leading to the Ruins (reached by
going down the ladder near PokeManiac Philip). Move the boulder aside and step
outside to the southwest section of the Ruins. In the chamber we can enter is an
Omastar puzzle. Another chamber is above that one but looks to be sealed shut. Even
after solving the puzzle, no change to that second chamber but we do get a message
about something clicking into place somewhere.
ROUTE 42
--------
Pokemon Found
.............
Golbat, Rattata, Spearow, Fearow, Ekans, Arbok, Smoochum (Rare), Raticate, Slakoth
(Rare), Zubat
Surf: Tentacool
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Magikarp, Horsea
Super Rod: Horsea, Qwilfish
Good advice from the Gate guard, Mt. Mortar is indeed a maze. Question is, how much
more of a maze is it this remake..? The item behind the signpost by the cave
entrance is an Ultra Ball. There are 3 entrances into Mt. Mortar - the western
entrance which we can see, a middle entrance across the water on the right (this
entrance leads to the waterfall we'll see inside) and the eastern entrance which is
just outside Mahogany Town. We'll be back with HM Waterfall, but for now let's see
how far we can explore. Bring a Pokemon that knows Strength.
MT. MORTAR
----------
Pokemon Found
.............
Zubat, Geodude, Rattata, Raticate, Golbat, Houndour, Machop, Graveler
Surf: Goldeen
Old Rod: Goldeen
Good Rod: Goldeen
Super Rod: Goldeen
Basement Surf: Corsola, Remoraid, Relicanth, Golbat
Go straight on ahead to enter the Main Area/1F. Once there you'll find a ladder on
the left (leads to a Heal Powder), a middle path blocked by a boulder and Miller
standing by another ladder (leads to a Red Shard). Below from him is an exit
leading to the eastern side of the waterfall and the way out.
A certain Karate master swept through Miller and the other Trainers here before
going deeper into the mountain.
Move the boulder out of the way and pick up a Revive in the corner just above from
where Miller is. Head left to find a Hyper Potion before you have circle round and
jump down a ledge to reach that Super Nerd guy on higher ground (just before
jumping the ledge you'll find a Nugget on the right).
He's looking for his friend Hugh, they got separated while training here. Hugh has
a Seadra which knows Waterfall, noted. Continue northwards to pick up a Max Potion.
The area you can see further north can't be reached from here. One other area which
we can explore is the basement. Leave Mt. Mortar and go back in via the middle
entrance. If you exit through the eastern way you'll find a couple of Trainers,
Shane and Tully.
You'll also find the Berry Tower (?!) where you take on the best of the best with
Berries on the line as prizes. Battle Tower be damned :) Across the water past the
tower is a Super Potion.
Back in the mountain, descend the ladder. There are some items to be found down
here, plus a shortcut when coming from another area and a Dive spot. On the right
you'll find an Ether, surf on up to find a Full Restore. In the top right corner is
a Max Ether and an opening leading to a short series of ladders that take us to
what is currently an empty secret area. Make a note of this for later. On the left
is the shortcut, south from there is a PP Up and you circle round to the top left
corner for Carbos. Done, back outside to finish up the last stretch of Route 42.
Gotta wonder, who has HM Waterfall?
Past Shane is Benji the spinning Hiker and final Trainer on this route.
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- Gym
- Gift Shop
Sooo where are the ninja at? All you see are the Gym, a PokeCenter, a shop selling
questionable goods and one house haha, how does this place qualify as a town??
Blocking the Gym is a man who suggests we take the scenic Route 43 and visit the
Lake of Rage. Apparently a red Gyarados has been seen there. You don't say.
Blocking the eastern way out of town is another man selling Lava Cookies for P300.
You're a LONG way from Lavaridge, dude.
Speaking of questionable goods, let's talk about the Gift Shop for a moment.
Currently occupied by a pair of shady-looking fellas, one of them mentions an
experiment that may involve Gyarados. The other one has these items to offer:
We can't put a stop to this operation unfortunately so let's head north for the
lake. Bring a Surfer and a Pokemon that knows Cut. In the Gate is a Youngster who
teaches Aerial Ace.
ROUTE 43
--------
Pokemon Found
.............
Farfetch'd, Sentret, Furret, Pidgeotto, Raticate, Noctowl, Girafarig, Lotad
Surf: Magikarp
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Magikarp, Poliwag
Super Rod: Magikarp, Poliwag
Past him is another Gate which has been hijacked by a couple of Rocket Grunts.
Can't battle them, they'll rush over to us and grab 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.
Continue up to find Ben and Ron who met that friendly neighbourhood Rival of ours.
Below from him is a Max Ether near the Gate. Now for the legendary lake.
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Magikarp, Gyarados
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Magikarp
Super Rod: Magikarp
You'll find the Fishing Guru's house on the right, where you get a little history
lesson about the lake. Follow that path north of the house all the way to find an
Elixir. By the water on the left is an old man and a fishing spot. Go further left
past the old man to pick up Rare Candy. Jump into the lake and swim a bit to the
west to meet the Red Gyarados, all Shiny and at Level 30. After catching it you'll
get the Red Scale. Could've used a better icon for it instead of the one for the
Safari Zone Warden's Gold Teeth haha, just saying. There's a Dive spot by the
southeast side of the island in the middle of the lake.
Return to the signpost for the lake, a new face has appeared there - Lance! He
heard rumours about what's going on here so he's come to investigate and needs our
help. The Magikarp are being forced to evolve, hence the angry Gyarados, by means
of a strange radio broadcast coming from Mahogany. He'll wait for us there, which
give us a chance to finish exploring this place. Go back to where we found Fisher
Marvin and head northwest, cutting trees to clear the path (picking up a Parlyz
Heal along the way). You'll eventually reach a house where you get TM10 (Hidden
Power). East from the house is TM43 (Detect) and that ends our lake tour for now,
back to town.
Lance is in the Gift Shop, cleaning house with his Dragonite. He finds the secret
stairway leading to the source of the radio signal. Are you ready?
-1F-
Mind the statues, if you try to pass them an alarm is triggered and a Grunt shows
up to fight. Got 2 Grunts that meet us back to back just for the first statue.
The second Grunt mentions a secret switch which we could find to stop the Grunts
from showing up. A second statue is at the end of this corridor, with a Grunt
nearby for good measure. Until the switch is found the only other way to turn off
the alarm is to trip it and battle the Grunts that appear. If you're looking to
train by taking them on, no problem, the Grunts that appear for the second statue
are exactly the same as the first pair, right down to prize money issued. As for
that other Grunt though...
Below him are rows of rigged floor tiles, even he doesn't know which ones have the
traps. Instead of Grunts coming to fight, there are wild Geodude, Voltorb and
Koffing that appear.
Go south via the right side to find a Scientist by a computer and a Guard Spec.
He tells us that there's a warp panel ahead which will take us back to the entrance
if we need to make a quick exit. Use the computer to turn off the secret switch.
Leave and continue further south, finding a Hyper Potion near the third statue by
the right corner. After the fourth statue below is a Nugget, the fifth statue, the
warp panel and stairs heading below.
-B1F-
We find Lance and after healing our team he moves ahead. There's a locked door
which needs a password, past it is a Grunt. Why didn't Lance take care of this guy?
According to him only the boss knows the password. Another Grunt is near stairs.
-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.
Our search for those special Grunts can start in the room by the stairs. Got former
Silph Co. employee Ross and a Grunt.
...I'm seeing a theme here. In the next room is Mitch and another Grunt.
In the corner are an X Special and Protein. Carry on north to find an Ice Heal and
stairs taking us back to B1F. Follow the corridor all the way to the left side for
stairs and a battle.
Rocket Grunt (Lv29 Zubat, Lv33 Rattata, Lv34 Weezing) Prize: P1360
He's yet another Trainer who has crossed paths with the red-haired wonder kid. Down
the stairs back to B2F, the next stairway leads to TM46 (Thief) on B1F. Just before
we reach the boss' room we are stopped by Silver. Unfortunately for him he crossed
paths with the caped wonder and lost, but what bothers Silver is what Lance said
about him as a Trainer. Unable to battle us this time, Rival-kun leaves the
hideout. The item near the door is an Ultra Ball. Enter the tailed passwords and
step in to confront the boss. This room belongs to super boss Giovanni, who has
gone away to train since disbanding Team Rocket 3 years ago. But the gang hope
he'll come back someday.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
===============
He runs off to inform his associates, leaving behind a talking Murkrow! It is kind
enough to tell us the password for the first locked door we found on B1F: HAIL
GIOVANNI
Return to that door, enter the password and just as you step forward you're stopped
by a couple of Executives who are looking to take us on in a 2 vs 1 fight. Lance
appears to even things out, so we face the woman. Although her battle sprite is
used by the female Grunts this is Cassidy of the Butch and Cassidy pair, they were
sort-of rivals to Jessie and James in the anime.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
===============
In classic fashion we've defeated the bad guys but the damage has already been
done. Their experiment has worked out well and now they move on to bigger plans.
What's left is to shut down the machine responsible for the signal. It is powered
by 6 Electrode which we have to knock out (or catch if you're looking for one),
Lance will take on the 3 on the right side. Each one is at Level 23. After we've
saved the day Lance gives us TM08 (Whirlpool), which we can only use out of battle
when we got Pryce's Badge.
If you hurry back to that Gate which the Grunts were using, you'll find the guard
has returned and he gives you TM36 (Sludge Bomb). At the lake you'll find a few new
faces who've come to fish now that the Magikarp are okay again. There's Ray near
the Fishing Guru's house:
Past him is Lois near the northeast area. She came here for the Red Gyarados. Hmm,
about that...
Back to town and when you're ready let's pay Pryce a visit. Wear something warm and
leave some room in your party.
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.
Slide up from her to take on Brad and then Roxanne above him.
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 guy. Slide to the other statue then up next to
Doug and we've reached Pryce. 50 years of experience under his belt and he's still
going strong. Let's see what he's got for us!
>>GYM BATTLE<<
==============
Use of Whirlpool granted and as a bonus Pryce gives us a 4th prize in the form of a
Level 25 Castform (holding a Water Stone) that he received in Hoenn. Nice, could
come in handy given the shifty weather in this game haha.
Outside the Gym we get a call from Prof. Elm. He's heard about Team Rocket's return
on the radio and just wanted to find out if we know anything about this. You know
what this means, we're going back to Goldenrod. Don't bother trying to leave town,
the Lava Cookie man is still in business and won't let you pass, whether you're
hungry or not.
Team Rocket have taken over the big city, blocking access to certain places. Go to
the Radio Tower, our first battle is on the first floor.
-2F- (Sales)
-3F- (Personnel)
Skip the first Scientist-looking guy, go for the other one. That's Marc.
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.
-4F- (Production)
We find the Director...or not, the man we find is the Rocket Executive in disguise!
No wonder the take over went on smoothly. He'll tell us where the real Director is
if we defeat him. How nice of him, but mind that full team of gas though.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
===============
Rocket Executive (Lv37 Weezing x2, Lv30-38 Koffing x4) Prize: P1200
The real Director is in the Underground Warehouse, accessed from that door we found
in the Goldenrod Underground. The Executive gives us the Basement Key, despite
doubting that we'll reach the Director.
Back to the Underground, use the Key and let's continue cleaning up more Rockets.
UNDERGROUND WAREHOUSE
---------------------
First Grunt spotted-- wait, here comes Silver for his scheduled battle! This guy
and bad timing, I swear...
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
================
But it is after losing this battle that Silver starts to have a change of heart and
remembers what Lance said to him. Despite this he won't stop his quest to become
#1. That's great and all but wasn't he chasing after Team Rocket as well earlier?
Could've helped us out here. Continue on, we've kept that Grunt waiting long
enough.
There are switches and shutters here, you know what that means - mini puzzle action
time. Open one shutter, another closes. On the wall behind the Grunt is Switch 1
(currently turned OFF). If you look at the area below you'll see one shutter in the
middle, Switch 1 opens it. On the next Grunt.
Behind him is Switch 2 (OFF), hit it to unlock the shutter faced by the first Grunt
so you can pick up a Full Heal. If you continue along that southern corridor you'll
reach Duncan.
He gives us a hint: change the order of the switching to change the order of the
shutters. Behind him is Switch 3 (ON). Switch 1 is back to OFF now. Don't touch
either of them yet, go down to face Double Dee first.
Let's see now...leave the area and come back, check the switches and make sure they
are all OFF. Turn Switch 1 ON, Switch 3 ON and then Switch 2 ON. Otherwise just
play around with the switches until they're all ON. Eventually you'll be able to
reach the Grunt in the bottom right corner is near a switch labeled Emergency 3,
it's currently ON. Turn it OFF then back ON to clear those two shutters on the
left.
Down the stairs and in the actual warehouse side of things, the first item you'll
see in the top left corner is an Ultra Ball. South from there is the first Grunt
here.
Almost hidden in the bottom right corner from him is a Max Ether. Near the stairs
above from there is the Grunt who gave us the second password at the hideout, now
here for a rematch.
The stairs lead to the Dept. Store basement where you can pick up Rare Candy. Can't
get to the other items. Enter the little room on the left, that old man inside is
the Director.
The Director is safe and sound, he gives the Card Key. The item next to him is TM35
(Sleep Talk). Return to the Radio Tower and unlock the shutter.
-4F- (Studio 2)
Rocket Grunt (Lv35-36 Ekans x2, Oddish, Lv38 Gloom) Prize: P1520
Standing between us and the boss is Executive Cassidy, though she's down to just
one Pokemon now. Round 2!
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
===============
As cool as it would be to see (and battle) Giovanni again, this radio take over has
to end. Final round against the new boss.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
===============
He admits defeat and declares that Team Rocket is once again disbanded. After they
leave, the Director comes in and as a way to say thanks he gives us the Soothe
Bell, which was found during the construction of this Radio Tower. He tells us that
something is going on at the Tin Tower that we might want to check out. Problem is
the Wise Trio over there still won't let us enter the tower...so I say let's return
there later.
If you want a Stick, speak to DJ Mary. Go back to Mahogany, the Lava Cookie man is
gone now and grandma is back at Gift Shop:
ROUTE 44
--------
Pokemon Found
.............
Poliwag, Spearow, Cacnea, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Lickitung, Tangela
Surf: Poliwag, Wingull (Rare)
Old Rod: Poliwag
Good Rod: Poliwag, Poliwhirl
Super Rod: Poliwag, Poliwhirl
Next to him is a Max Repel. Follow that path north to find Wilton and Zach. Below
Zach is an Ultra Ball.
Southwest from there are Allen (hey!), Cybil and Ed. In the grassy area across from
Ed you'll find a Max Revive.
Surf south from the bridge, you'll find a cave entrance on the bottom right.
Another area of the mighty Ice Path.
Pokemon Found
.............
Zubat, Golbat, Krabby, Sneasel, Shuckle, Swinub, Jynx, Spheal
Slide across the frozen floor on the right, you'll see Iron. Across the floor ahead
is an Escape Rope and a Sun Stone up top from there. Continue on to the northwest
corner for a ladder leading below.
First item seen is a Big Mushroom. To the south is an angry Marowak blocking the
southeast path. Rather random. But in the southwest section is a Revive. Northeast
has a ladder taking us to another frozen area with nothing there, for now. Back to
Route 44 and continue east towards the true Ice Path.
He would be the last Trainer along this route if we didn't find Zane just outside
Ice Path. Yup, he's been waiting for us...you know the drill. I gotta ask, his
battle theme, is it a theme from another RPG game? One of the early Final Fantasy
titles or some other franchise?? If anyone knows please tell me. Or if it's an
original tune from the creator, then never mind.
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
================
Not exactly Zane's last stand but this is the battle where things take a major turn
for him and he decides to lay low for the time being (to train, of course) and at
some point we'll duel, again. After he leaves we meet a policeman who tells us we
can't progress into Ice Path because the path has been blocked. Then we get a call
from Prof. Elm, he says Ecruteak is in trouble. A massive storm has been started by
a returned legendary Pokemon which is back in the Tin Tower. But it suddenly starts
to rain in New Bark and on this route (?!)
Back in Ecruteak we meet Morty and Eusine outside the Tin Tower. Eusine says it's
Suicune that has returned but isn't acting right. Morty thinks Team Rocket's radio
broadcast could be responsible. In the building before reaching the tower we are
stopped from entering by one of the Sages, he says only a Trainer with a pure heart
and the Clear Bell may go in to calm Suicune. The Bell was last seen in one of the
Ruins of Alph chambers. That chamber which was sealed when we were at the Ruins
last time, that's where we're going.
Inside the chamber an unknown voice says they are waiting for the Trainer who seeks
the Clear Bell to calm the 3 Beasts. We have to travel back in time to an island
near Johto. The Clear Bell is what we'll use to return to the present. Check your
team, check your Bag and if you're ready, time jump!
NEW ISLAND
----------
Step out of the cave and enter the next one on the right.
You get a nice history lesson about the towers after proving your worth to the
Sages. Continue to the Tin Tower and see the 3 Beasts together on the first floor.
Raikou and Entei run out while Suicune remains to do battle with us. It's at Level
40 and can be captured (in case there might be some of you expecting it to dodge
any PokeBalls thrown at it). The only downside is you don't get the cool battle
theme which the 3 Beasts had in the original game. Afterwards Eusine and the Wise
Trio arrive, amazed by the epic battle they just saw. Eusine believes that Suicune
has the power to summon Ho-oh so maybe, just maybe the legend will return...
Ice Path has been cleared now so go back there and continue on for Blackthorn City.
Bring a Pokemon that can move boulders and smash rocks.
ICE PATH
--------
Pokemon Found
.............
Zubat, Golbat, Krabby, Sneasel, Seel, Shuckle, Swinub, Jynx, Delibird
[Area 1]
The goal is to reach the ladder found in the northeast corner of this area. Across
the frozen floor you'll find quite the prize - HM07 (Waterfall)! Just need that
final Badge.
[Basement 1]
This is where Strength is needed. Below this area is a 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
drop through the southeast hole, don't worry about that ladder in the top right
corner.
[Basement 2]
In the northwest corner is a Max Potion and in the middle is a Full Heal.
[Basement 3]
That is Nevermeltice behind that rock you need to smash. Next ladder is on the
right.
[Area 2]
TM45 (Attract) is in the bottom right corner, and ladder on the left.
[Area 3]
In the bottom left corner is Iron and the ladder is up top. Takes us back to Area 1
where we find Protein and a PP Up near the exit below.
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- PokeMart
- Gym
- Dragon's Den
- Move Deleter's House
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Tentacool
Old Rod: Tentacool
Good Rod: Tentacool, Poliwag
Super Rod: Relicanth
The last stop on our 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 a lady looking to trade her Dodrio
for a Dragonair.
In the PokeCenter you'll find someone selling Thunder Stones for P2100.
There's an exit from that secret Ice Path area found in the southeast corner of
town. Remember that angry Marowak which was blocking a path? It's gone now, the
path leads to a Sun Stone and this exit. Pick it up when you got time :)
That lady by the pond near the Gym is Keylee, back home to visit.
Still looking like a dungeon, with lava and everything haha, yup this is indeed
Clair's Gym. First Gym Trainer spotted is Paul.
North from him are stairs leading to 2F. Push a boulder into the hole and head down
from the stairs to meet Fran.
Last boulder into the hole and then down the stairs to battle the remaining Gym
Trainers Mike and Lola.
Time to go one on one with the self-proclaimed world's best Dragon master, for the
final Johto Gym Badge!
>>GYM BATTLE<<
==============
Yeah...no Badge given because someone is a sore loser. Clair won't admit defeat,
instead she tells us to visit Dragon's Den because some gang members have been
spotted there, which spells trouble for the 2 special Pokemon that call the place
home. If we get rid of the gang Clair will give us the Badge. Shouldn't you be
leading the charge to deal with those people since they're in YOUR clan's sacred
place?? This makes no sense but we need that Badge. Bring Pokemon that can Surf,
move across whirlpools, and smash rocks.
DRAGON'S DEN
------------
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Magikarp
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Dratini
Super Rod: Dratini
Rock Smash: Geodude, Graveler
South from her are Lea and Pia, standing near a Max Elixir.
Cross the whirlpool to reach the Shrine where the Master (Clair's grandfather)
resides. But he's gone deeper into the Den to fight the gang members, so continue
on to the east. You'll find a Dragon Fang on the way, wind round going to the south
until we're above looking at the Shrine below. There's a Full Restore to the right
before you go down to deal with the first gang member, a Team Saturn Grunt! These
guys again, it's been a while.
[Area 2]
Pokemon Found
.............
Parasect, Machoke, Golbat, Ditto, Kadabra, Dratini, Wobbuffet, Electrode, Magneton
Surf: Dratini
Old Rod: Dratini
Good Rod: Dratini, Goldeen
Super Rod: Marill, Goldeen
Go to the right to find another Grunt who tells us that there's a hideout further
below.
Across that pool from him is a PP Up. Up the steps and continue on to the ladder in
the bottom right corner.
Standing by the ladder is the Grunt who was with the Admin in New Bark Town.
[Area 3]
Pokemon Found
.............
Geodude, Machop, Graveler, Onix, Machoke, Eevee, Golbat, Diglett
Rock Smash: Geodude, Graveler
Surf: Psyduck, Golduck
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Poliwag, Goldeen, Magikarp
Super Rod: Gyarados, Poliwag, Poliwhirl
Make your way to the southeast corner, here are the Grunts you meet on the way:
Saturn Grunt (Lv39 Chinchou, Lv40 Wynaut, Lv41 Marill) Prize: P2080
From him we learn which 2 Pokemon are residing here, Latios and Latias. In the next
small room is an Ultra Ball, down a few more ladders until we reach the bottom.
[Area 4]
Pokemon Found
.............
Teddiursa, Seel, Delibird, Swinub, Sneasel
Surf: Tentacool
Old Rod: Dratini
Good Rod: Psyduck, Tentacruel
Super Rod: Golduck, Seaking, Tentacruel
Slide south across the frozen floor to find the first Grunt here.
To the right is an Ultra Ball and a pool with fast moving water currents. This one
isn't a maze like the one in that hideout from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald, so you can
reach that Fire Stone and move on up for our first battle against one of the Admins
here. This is Zed.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
===============
Saturn Admin Zed (Lv39-40 Shellder x2, Lv41 Cloyster) Prize: P1640
Move that top boulder aside so you can circle round to pick up the Ice Heal on the
left. That white circle pad in the floor 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!
-1F-
Unlike Pokemon Mansion there are no wild Pokemon here. Up the stairs.
-2F-
We'll find diary entries from what sounds to be this place's previous inhabitants.
That item on the left is a Big Pearl. Up top are stairs leading to the western side
of 1F where you find a diary entry and a Water Stone.
On the right is a Hyper Potion and another stairway leading to 1F's northern side
where we meet the next Admin, Ralph.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
===============
That's a Revive on the left. Step through the doorway to leave the hideout and
enter the Temple of Rock.
TEMPLE OF ROCK
--------------
This happened to me but inside I found Axel and got the same NPC message which
popped up for the Silver glitch. I left the room and re-entered, Axel was gone. If
you experienced the same thing just do what I did. Ahead we're stopped by 3 more
Admins that we have to fight one after the other, starting with Tosh.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
===============
Second is Dan.
Saturn Admin Dan (Lv35 Mareep, Electrode, Lv41 Magneton) Prize: P1820
Last one is Steve but Axel shows up to help us out, he heals our team and urges us
to move on for the boss. We find him, Latios and Latias. His name is Russel, he
came from the Ouka region in search of the 2 Pokemon. Axel joins us in confronting
this guy who stole something called a Dragon Stone from him. It is used to tame
Dragon Pokemon. Doesn't matter how precious it is to Axel, Russel just wants to
control Latios and Latias. True Boss battle time!
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
===============
Before Russel can take control of the legends he is punched by Axel (?!) geez, you
should've just done that earlier xD! Russel drops the Dragon Stone and the legends
start reacting to it, going out of control. Russel snags some feathers from them,
to secure another plan that he has in store and Team Saturn retreat. Axel picks up
the Dragon Stone and now we have to calm down the legends. Choose one to battle
against, both are at Level 50 and can be captured. Afterwards the one which Axel
battles flies away because it was too powerful for him to contain. He'll wait for
us outside the Den.
Return to the Shrine to see the Master when you got some room in the party, he has
a Level 20 Dratini to give you for taking care of Team Saturn. Outside the Shrine
we'll meet Clair, now that we got rid of the gang problem she gives us the Rising
Badge. Use of Waterfall enabled and all Pokemon we have will obey us. She also
gives us TM24 (Dragonbreath).
Outside the Den we get a call from Prof. Elm, he has something for us back at the
Lab. Axel is glad to have the Dragon Stone back but things haven't settled down yet
because Latios/Latias is out in the wild now and Team Saturn are still at large.
We'll deal with them when the time comes, for now we're homeward bound. No rush,
we'll take the scenic Route 45 and Mountain Road paths.
ROUTE 45
--------
Pokemon Found
..............
Geodude, Phanpy, Graveler, Zubat, Electrike, Mawile, Skarmory, Aron, Wobbuffet,
Vibrava, Gligar
Surf: Magikarp
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Magikarp
Super Rod: Magikarp
The other entrance for Dark Cave is on the left, let's have a look. Have some room
in your party, bring a Flash light, a Pokemon who can smash rocks, Surf, has
Strength and can scale waterfalls.
Pokemon Found
.............
Zubat, Dunsparce, Golbat, Geodude, Wobbuffet, Graveler, Teddiursa
Surf: Poliwhirl, Poliwag (Rare), Relicanth
Old Rod: Tentacool
Good Rod: Tentacool
Super Rod: Goldeen
Surf down and make your way to the northwest corner if you want a pair of stylish
Blackglasses for your Dark-types. You'll find TM13 (Snore) above the ledge in the
southwest area, below you'll see the exit which leads back to Dark Cave's main
area. Southeast has the 3rd and final Starter Old Man who has a Level 5 Totodile to
give you. Below him is a Revive. Climb up the ladder on the right.
[Area 2]
Pokemon Found
.............
Geodude, Graveler
Surf: Tentacool
Old Rod: Tentacool
Good Rod: Goldeen
Super Rod: Magikarp, Tentacruel
That is TM46 (Thief). Surf east and north to testdrive that new HM, at the top of
the waterfall is a small area with a ladder. Leads to another one and then a bigger
area containing has a maze.
[Area 3]
Pokemon Found
.............
Geodude, Rhyhorn, Numel, Larvitar, Steelix, Onix, Graveler, Snorunt
ItemFinder Items:
Big Mushroom (search around the center)
Tiny Mushroom x3 (search western, northwestern and northeastern sides)
It's not a bad maze (Cerulean Cave-level bad, I mean), you're just making your way
to the north end, pushing boulders aside until you reach the one near a hole in the
floor, it leads to the northeastern side of the main area. Waiting for us is Level
45 Jirachi! Lucky, otherwise we would've had to wait another thousand years for it
haha. Afterwards you can whip out an Escape Rope so that you reappear on Route 45.
Or you can make your way back to Route 45 if you want to level up your team.
Route 45 is known for having a split path heading all the way south, each side of
the path has Trainers and so to get them all you pick a side, defeat the Trainers
and then back to Blackthorn so you can travel down the other side for the remaining
Trainers...unless of course you have that wonderful Walk through Walls code. Here
are the Trainers, starting with Erik on the left.
Near the ledge southwest from him is an Elixir. On the right is Ryan.
Down a couple of ledges from him is a Max Potion. On the left is Chucky and below
from him is Kelly.
Hiker Chucky (Lv36 Rhyhorn, Lv37 Onix, Lv39 Machoke) Prize: P1248
Staying on the left from her you'll find a Nugget, a Revive, Timothy, Michael
(across from Tim) and Quentin. On the right from her is Kenji
Hiker Michael (Lv37 Geodude, Lv39 Graveler, Lv40 Golem) Prize: P1280
Further south from Michael is just a small pond and a Berry tree, while Quentin is
the last Trainer on this route before you hop down onto Route 46. Hurry on over to
New Bark so we can see Elm again.
The big gift that he has for us is a Master Ball. Just one, Professor? With all the
legends out and about that we have yet to encounter, we may need a couple more.
We'll put it to good use, for now let's return to Mt. Mortar and scale up that
waterfall. At the top of it is an entrance to the next area. Make some room in your
party.
MT. MORTAR [Area B]
----------
There's Rare Candy in the left corner and a Max Potion on a mound to the right. The
first person we see when we get here is the lost guy Hugh, looking for his buddy
Markos. He doesn't have a Seadra which knows Waterfall, instead he has no Pokemon
except that Question Mark icon that gives out 1EXP. What's up with that? The aim is
to reach a ladder which is in the northwest corner, on the way there you'll find
these items: TM40 (Defense Curl), Elixir, Escape Rope and Dragon Scale. The ladder
leads to the upper portion of the main area which we couldn't reach before.
First item spotted below is Iron. Make your way to that ladder you see on the
bottom left by circling round from the right, finding a Max Revive as you go. The
ladder takes us back down to the basement, we'll pop up in the northwest corner and
on the right is the man of the hour: Saffron City's Karate King! He's got time to
spare for a quick spar.
No rest for this fighter, he will continue his training. As a prize he gives us a
Level 10 Tyrogue. If he's out here in another region...who's running the Dojo now?
That's it for now, leave Mt. Mortar and prepare for leaving Johto. Next up we're
crossing the border and aiming for the Indigo Plateau. Bring a Pokemon that knows
Whirlpool.
Pokemon Found
.............
Raticate, Noctowl, Exeggcute, Ekans, Electrike (Rare), Arbok, Ponyta, Dodrio,
Doduo, Hoothoot
Surf: Chinchou, Tentacool, Lanturn, Tentacruel
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Magikarp, Chinchou
Super Rod: Quagsire, Tentacool, Magikarp
After making it over TohJo Falls and exiting the cave you'll meet Megan, our very
first Kanto opponent.
In the house is an old woman who gives you TM37 (Sandstorm) if your Pokemon (in 1st
position) trusts you enough. Surf east to find Blake.
Surf south from the bridge, you'll see a whirlpool blocking access to a small area
where you find TM22 (Solarbeam) and Jose.
Bird Keeper Jose (Lv36 Farfetch'd) Prize: P1008
ROUTE 26
--------
Pokemon Found
.............
Ekans, Noctowl, Rattata, Ponyta, Arbok, Sandslash, Raticate
Surf: Chinchou, Lanturn
Old Rod: Tentacool
Good Rod: Tentacruel, Shellder, Tentacool
Super Rod: Quagsire, Lanturn, Chinchou
Past him is a house at the south end of the grass you'll see on the left side,
inside is a note from Monica, the woman you find on Mondays along Route 40 in the
original Crystal. It includes the days and locations of her siblings:
There's another house close by where you can heal your team. Outside it is Joyce
then further north is Gaven, Jake, Theo and Silver victim Beth.
Down those ledges from her is a Max Elixir. Get them Badges checked in the
Reception Gate, where you'll see the path to Mt. Silver, the path to the rest of
Kanto and the path to Victory Road (Johto Edition).
VICTORY ROAD
------------
Pokemon Found
.............
Graveler, Onix, Sandslash, Raticate, Rattata, Golbat, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Geodude
[Area 1]
Let's see how this Victory Road fairs when compared to the many other Victory Roads
out there. In the top right corner section are a Full Heal and a Max Revive, while
the top left corner section has a ladder.
[Area 2]
Move on down to meet the first Trainer here, Sir Killbeast and his full team.
Up the steps and circle round to the bottom left to pick up an HP Up and battle
Jake.
[Area 3]
Northwest from him is a hole in the floor which will send you to the northwest part
of Area 2 where you find TM26 (Earthquake). In the south is a ladder leading back
to Area 2's northeast section where you find a Full Restore. Also past Miguel is
the exit and just like in the original Crystal we are stopped from going through by
Silver. With a full team and all the training he has done up to this point, he is
ready for one more duel.
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
================
Perhaps what he was told about himself as a Trainer has finally gotten to him, he
won't be bothering us any more. More training needed on his part and he says he'll
challenge us again when he's ready. And then he's gone, even now in the 8th
generation of this giant franchise he's still my favourite Rival out of all the
Rivals so far :) although I have to say that in terms of Rival battle themes,
Marnie's theme has surpassed his by a long shot (his Encounter theme still beats
hers though). Step outside and have a look at the Indigo Plateau.
Here we are, get everything in order and move on through. We'll be facing the Elite
4 in classic fashion, one after the other. If you still need more time to train,
speak to the old man with the Abra (cosplaying as a Psyduck) who can teleport you
back home.
First Elite is Will, the Psychic-type specialist. Who would win a battle between
him and Sabrina...?
>>ELITE 4 BATTLE<<
==================
Elite 4 Will (Lv49-54 Xatu x2, Lv51 Jynx, Lv52 Exeggutor, Lv53 Slowbro)
Prize: P3240
Next challenge comes from former Fuchsia City Gym Leader and the original ninja to
be, way before a certain orange jumpsuit-wearing fella popped up on the scene :)
>>ELITE 4 BATTLE<<
==================
Elite 4 Koga (Lv50 Ariados, Lv52 Venomoth, Lv53 Forretress, Lv54 Muk, Crobat)
Prize: P3240
Number 3 is another O.G. and former Kanto Elite 4 member Bruno. Doesn't matter
which Elite 4 group you put him in, he's still POWER personified!
>>ELITE 4 BATTLE<<
==================
Elite 4 Bruno (Lv53 Hitmontop, Hitmonchan, Lv54 Hitmonlee, Lv55 Onix, Lv57 Machamp)
Prize: P3420
Last but not least is Karen, she battles alongside Dark-types. Final Elite 4 Round,
Fight!
>>ELITE 4 BATTLE<<
==================
Elite 4 Karen (Lv51 Umbreon, Lv53 Vileplume, Lv54 Murkrow, Lv56 Gengar, Lv58
Houndoom)
Prize: P3480
Heal up and everything before you leave this room because once you step out you'll
automatically go straight on ahead to hear from the Champ himself. Give the man
props for stepping up from being the final Kanto Elite 4 member to Champion of the
region next door. Time to show him everything you've learned along your journey so
far. Cue that classic theme for Johto's strongest Trainer and Dragon Master!
Congratulations, you are the NEW Undisputed World Heavywe-- sorry, wrong sport :D
The NEW Johto Champion! Lance accepts his lose 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 for Lance. Into the Hall of Fame, credits roll and so ends the main game!
=POST-GAME ARC=
We're back in New Bark and Prof. Elm calls us, there's someone at the Lab that he
wants us to see. Turns out to be the current Hoenn Champion Brendan! He's surprised
to hear that we beat the League here, so we end up battling him in a throwaway
Champion vs Champion match :/ could've saved this for later, you know?
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
==================
Champion Brendan (Lv56 Camerupt, Lv57 Shiftry, Lv58 Grumpig, Lv59 Swellow, Aggron,
Lv61 Swampert)
Prize: P10148
Afterwards Brendan gives all his Pokemon to Elm (eh!?) because he's going to catch
new ones while he's in Johto. What are you, Ash Ketchum entering a new region? Elm
gives us the S.S. Ticket, allowing us to board a ship from Olivine to Kanto but
only when the red flag is up. I'm guessing this only applied in the original
Crystal where the ship had an actual schedule. It is Sunday as I am playing this
session and when we get to Olivine the ship is present and ready for boarding. In
the original Crystal you'd find the ship here on Mondays and Fridays.
Before you leave Johto, there is one other thing you can do. One of the cool perks
about being the Champion is having the chance to travel back to the Gyms and face
the Leaders in rematches. No doubt they all kept on training since the last time we
saw them, take a look at their new "forms". Full teams and everything (by
everything I mean each of their Pokemon now holds Leftovers and some of the Leaders
are packing Full Restores, while others got Hyper Potions). You can battle them in
whatever order you want but I'm going in the original order:
Leader Falkner (Lv55 Swellow, Lv57 Pidgeot, Dodrio, Lv59 Aerodactyl, Skarmory, Lv62
Altaria)
Prize: P3720
Leader Bugsy (Lv56 Ninjask, Armaldo, Lv57 Heracross, Shedinja, Lv58 Scizor, Lv59
Parasect)
Prize: P3480
Leader Whitney (Lv54 Miltank, Lv55 Zangoose, Lv56 Smeargle, Snorlax, Lv58 Slaking,
Blissey)
Prize: P6720
Leader Morty (Lv54 Dusclops, Lv57 Sableye, Gengar, Lv58 Shedinja, Lv59 Misdreavus,
Banette)
Prize: P3420
Jasmine must've spoken to Whitney because she's also on a Double Battle high.
Leader Jasmine (Lv54 Aggron, Lv55 Metagross, Lv56 Steelix, Lv57 Forretress, Lv58
Skarmory, Lv59 Magneton)
Prize: P6720
Leader Chuck (Lv57 Medicham, Lv58 Breloom, Blaziken, Machamp, Lv59 Heracross, Lv60
Poliwrath)
Prize: P3480
Leader Pryce (Lv54 Lapras, Lv56 Jynx, Lv57 Piloswine, Walrein, Lv58 Sneasel, Lv59
Cloyster)
Prize: P3420
Leader Clair (Lv55 Flygon, Lv57-58 Dragonite x2, Altaria, Salamence, Lv60 Kingdra)
Prize: P3600
Back to Olivine for the ship. Flash that Ticket and let's go. Next stop is
Vermillion City!
Just before we reach the cabins a Gentleman bumps into us, he's in a panic because
his granddaughter has gone missing. If we find her we'll let him know. Our cabin is
on the far left, with a nice bed for healing the team and a working PC too (no Wi-
Fi though). You know the drill, some of the other passangers are Trainers so let's
meet them. Don't bother with the 3 cabins next door from ours, nobody's there. In
the bottom left cabin is Lyle.
Bottom right cabin has the Gentleman with the missing granddaughter. Downstairs
we're stopped by a Sailor who wants us to locate his lazy friend, he won't let us
pass until we find that guy. The friend, Stanly, is in the cabin next to ours, he
was just taking a nap.
Sailor Stanly (Lv46 Machop, Lv47 Machop, Lv48 Psyduck) Prize: P1472
Stanly gets back to work and the other Sailor lets us through, he says the missing
girl passed by here. In the sickbay Fritz isn't doing too well...
Juggler Fritz (Lv47 Magmar, Lv48 Machoke, Lv49 Mr. Mime) Prize: P1920
Upstairs is the Captain's room where we find the girl. When she hears that her
grandfather is worried she rushes back to him. The Gentleman rewards us with a
Metal Coat. Then we hear the announcement about the ship arriving in Vermillion
City.
=KANTO REGION=
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- PokeMart
- Gym
- Pokemon Fan Club
- Vermillion Port
- Fishing Dude's House
- Kanto Office Block
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Tentacool
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Horsea, Krabby
Super Rod: Horsea, Shellder
So begins our Kanto adventure. Johto had a lot of surprises, and the Gen 1 region
already smacks us with a BIG surprise by showing us a Snorlax lounging in front of
Diglett's Cave near the Port. Dammit Snorlax :p anyway let's look around before
checking on the Lightning Canadian.
The PokeFan Club is still up and running, the Chairman is still vocal about his
favourite Pokemon. No Bike Vouchers this time, he has a Rare Candy to share
instead.
The eldest of the Fishing family lives in the northwest house, no Fishing Rod from
him. He just says if we manage to catch a big Magikarp we should show it to his
brother at the Lake of Rage.
We'll be back when we can Dive. The Kanto Office Block is where at some point later
we can get the S.S. Ticket stamped for travel to the Orange Islands. That Trainer
in the top right corner from the building claims to be the best one in the city and
would've challenged us if we had the Viridian Badge. It ain't enough that we're the
current Johto Champ? Make a note of this guy for when we got that Badge.
Team Rocket may be out of the picture but according to one guy at the Mart another
crew is here. Surely it can't be those Team Saturn goons again?
Surge's famous traps aren't activated now so challengers can basically waltz in to
see him. What happened Surge? He still has Gym Trainers at least, here they are:
It's good to know that Surge beefed up his team since the early days, that can make
up for the traps.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
==============
Leader Lt. Surge (Lv52-54 Electrode x2, Lv53 Magneton, Lv54 Raichu, Lv55
Electabuzz)
Prizes: P3240 + Thunder Badge
One down, 7 more to go. On the way out of town we meet up with Axel, just as
surprised to see us here as we are to see him. He was going to Saffron City but
some Team Saturn members are blocking the way (surprise, surprise). Axel thinks
they may be targeting Silph Co. because the company has information on Pokemon
locations. Axel wants to face those guys so he says we should meet him there. Ahh
Silph Co., still a target for trouble after all these years haha first Team Rocket
now Team Saturn. North of Vermillion is Route 6.
ROUTE 6
-------
Pokemon Found
.............
Pidgey, Oddish, Bellsprout, Meowth, Magnemite, Snubbull, Rattata, Granbull,
Raticate
Surf: Psyduck
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Poliwag, Goldeen
Super Rod: Gyarados, Poliwhirl, Poliwag
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- PokeMart
- Gym
- Fighting Dojo
- Silph Co.
- Magnet Train Station
- Mr. Psychic's House
- Copycat Girl's House
- House of Brendan's Grandparents
It's like we've stepped back in time, look at these Team Saturn goons blocking
access to the same 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 we have to go through Fuchsia City.
With Karate King away the Fighting Dojo is pretty much an empty place. Where are
all the battle-ready Blackbelts? Only one is present just to tell us what we
already know, that item behind him is a Focus Band :/ talk about disappointing.
Time to visit the Silph.
SILPH CO.
---------
Saturn Grunt (Lv51 Electrode, Lv52 Zubat, Lv54 Manectric) Prize: P2808
He tells us that there's an updated Card Key which is hidden somewhere on this
floor.
Have a look at that picture in a red frame on the north wall, that's where the Card
Key is.
-B1F- [Area A]
Saturn Grunt (Lv52 Raticate, Lv53 Qwilfish, Lv54 Golbat) Prize: P2756
So Saturn Boss Russel is going after Kanto legendary Pokemon now from what this
Grunt has heard. He hasn't learned his lesson from the Johto operation. At the end
of the corridor is a Hyper Potion and a warp panel, because you can't have Silph
Co. without them but this one is short range. It takes us to the southwest side and
if you're unlucky like me you'll warp straight into a battle!
The next panel is near the cleaning guy hiding in the northwest, that one leads to
TM41 (Thunder Punch). That machine near the guy has a switch (Power Switch 3), turn
it on before going to deal with the other Grunt near the stairway on the right.
That's a Full Heal and there are 3 warp panels on the left (damn and slide panels
too in the next room!). The bottom warp panel (I'll name them to make things easier
because there are plenty more. This will be Warp 1) sends us to a far left corner
room containing slide panels and another warp panel which is linked to the top
panel (Warp 3) of those first 3. The middle panel (Warp 2) sends us to the corridor
on the left with the column of slide panels. That Scientist in the corner is NOT a
Silph employee, anymore.
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 the maze.
Starting from those 3 warp panels, use Warp 3 to return to the left side room and
use the top panel. You'll be sent to the northwest room where there's TM01 (Dynamic
Punch) and a warp panel in the top left corner. Go back to use Warp 3, in the
corridor just go straight up and turn right to face Trevor and find an Escape Rope.
Turn on Power Switch 2 by the machine near him.
Below him are 3 warp panels, the top one is linked to Warp 3. The middle one sends
you to the center left room (a.k.a the server room) where you find a Max Revive.
The bottom panel sends you to the small room above the server room, speak to the
guy in here to get a Kelpsy Berry. The panel next to him is linked to Warp 3. Those
are items we can reach before progressing, now we continue on. Return to the
northwest room and use that top left panel (Warp 4). It sends us to a corridor in
the northeast side where you see 2 lanes of slide panels. Continue along that gap
between the lanes to the next warp panel (Warp 5).
We'll end up in the room to the left of that corridor of twin columns.
That's an HP Up below him. Use the panel (Warp 6) on the left side, ignore the
other 2.
There are 2 ways to battle that Grunt on the left, you can go to him directly or
reuse the panel you came from, you'll appear on the panel next to him.
Reuse the same panel, you'll pop up on the right side of this room where there's
the other Grunt and an X Special.
Saturn Grunt (Lv52 Drowzee, Lv54 Quagsire, Lv55 Manectric) Prize: P2808
Warp 7 is the left panel of the 2 past him. In the area you'll see Protein on the
left. This the end of the maze, thank goodness, there's a nameless Admin running
back and forth below and up top there's Axel near a stairway.
-B1F- [Area B] (I'm assuming, since the floors are not identified)
That item between the box and container is an Ultra Ball. The machine has Power
Switch 1, turn it on.
Past him is a Nurse ready to heal any injured party members. Use the warp panel
right next to her, Warp 8. In the next area you'll find Carbos in the south room
then use the panel next to the one you came through, Warp 9. You'll appear in the
corridor between the first room and the one we just came from. Continue south,
you'll find Rare Candy, then north to an Admin watching Warp 10.
Next area, that is Iron on the right. Use the warp panel up top, Warp 11. You'll
find Calcium above you. That panel on the left is Warp 12 and it leads to a match
against the Head Admin, but hold on and continue to the left side of this area to
fight a Grunt and find TM08 (Whirlpool) below him.
Saturn Grunt (Lv52 Ampharos, Lv53 Electrode, Lv54 Manectric, Relicanth, Lv55
Electabuzz)
Prize: P2808
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
===============
The switches we've been flipping on power the door which we find Axel standing in
front of. Had you not found those switches Axel was going to tell you to go back
and find them. Beyond this door is Russel, Axel opens it and we go through just in
time to see Russel find out that Latios/Latias has fled to an island near Fuchsia
City...but he's no longer interested in it. Instead he'll go after the Regi Trio
(!). In classic fashion we show up but are too late to stop the bad guys, Russel
and his crew leave. The Director of Silph Co. was being held hostage here, he's
okay now and as a reward he gives us a Master Ball. Axel says he wants to see us
before we leave town. Back on 1F speak to the guard to receive another reward, an
Up-Grade.
Citizens of Saffron are back on the streets now that Team Saturn is gone. 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 fella haha, perhaps there's still time
for him to turn out for the better but so far no positive scores yet. Make room for
Level 5 Squirtle.
Mr. Psychic still got them TM29s to give and Copycat Girl still mimicking people,
no need to bring her another PokeDoll. The Gym is open, time for Sabrina and more
warp panel action!
SAFFRON CITY GYM
----------------
Like in the days of old, the Gym is designed like a 3x3 square with Sabrina in the
centre room. 4 Gym Trainers, first one in the bottom right room is Rebecca.
Use the bottom left warp panel to reach the bottom left room where we meet
Franklin.
Go for the top left panel, sends us to the top right room occupied by Jared.
Bottom left panel to reach the top left room for Doris.
Bottom left panel to enter Sabrina's room. The woman has known we were going to
come challenge her for 3 years! Has the wait been worth it?
>>GYM LEADER<<
==============
Done. We're headed west because Linkandzelda the creator of this game 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 we meet Axel and
learn that the way to Fuchsia is blocked by huge rocks. It's roadblocks everywhere
we look, come on Kanto.
ROUTE 7
-------
Pokemon Found
.............
Jigglypuff, Spearow, Growlithe, Rattata, Raticate, Snubbull, Meowth, Houndour
Short route, the Underground Path here is closed for good by the Cerulean Police.
Why though?
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- Celadon Department Store
- Gym
- Celadon Game Corner
- Celadon Mansion
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Grimer
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Magikarp
Super Rod: Magikarp
From one big city to the other one right next door, how have these past 3 years
treated Celadon?
On the second floor of Celadon Mansion you'll find a guy selling Moon Stones for
P1500. The Game Freak crew are on the top floor, if you complete the PokeDex you
can come back to show the Game Designer. To reach the rooftop room go behind the
PokeCenter and continue west until you see the backdoor of the Mansion and climb to
the top. The occupant has a "scary" story to tell and then gives you TM03 (Curse).
PokeDoll P1000
Retro Mail P50
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
X Speed P350
X Special P350
X Accuracy P950
Guard Spec. P700
Dire Hit P650
-Rooftop-
No shady activities going on here, nothing behind those posters too haha. You buy
Coins from here and then exchange them for prizes next door.
50 Coins P1000
500 Coins P10000
After all these years haven't the women in here noticed Master Roshi lurking
outside the Gym? First Gym Trainers are Joe and Zoe.
Twins Joe & Zoe (Lv52 Vileplume, Lv53 Victreebel) Prize: P7776
Lass Michelle (Lv52 Vileplume, Lv53 Hoppip, Lv55 Arbok) Prize: P1456
Nice and simple. On the way out of town guess who shows up to show off the fruits
of his training? Zane, remember him? He's been here in Kanto and after seeing us
land in Vermillion he just had to chase after us.
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
================
PokeTrainer Zane (Lv53 Lapras, Lv54 Porygon 2, Umbreon, Lv56 Victreebel, Houndoom)
Prize: P6480
As if the ambush wasn't shocking enough, Zane has had enough of losing to us and
pulls off a surprise heel turn on us! What the...so now we got a Rival who has
fallen to the dark side. Perhaps things get interesting going forward, does he join
Team Saturn or...
ROUTE 16
--------
*Route 16 only
**Found it in Route 18, probably a super rare find.
That northern area blocked by a tree has the house where a woman would give out HM
Fly back in the day, but now there's a Bug Catcher who tells us that at the end of
Cycling Road is Fuchsia City.
Seems like a deserted road at first but just continue on downhill, stay on the left
side and you'll find Riley and then Glenn.
Biker Glenn (Lv50 Magmar, Lv52 Weezing, Lv54 Koffing) Prize: P1000
ROUTE 18
--------
The only 2 Trainers here are Bob and Boris in the grass.
Bird Keeper Bob (Lv55 Noctowl) Prize: P1540
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- PokeMart
- Gym
- Safari Zone (Closed)
- Warden's House
If you were looking forward to checking out the Safari Zone like I was, sorry to
disappoint you. Fuchsia's famous attraction is closed because the Warden's abroad.
No Bug Catching Contents and now no Safari Zone, that's gangster right there haha.
Couldn't an interim Warden have been appointed? His granddaughter is at his home,
she tells us that he simply quit his job and went on vacation. Damn, so when was
the last time the Safari Zone was open, 3 years ago?? And that's not all, to the
south of town is Route 19 which stretched all the way to Seafoam Island...until
Cinnabar Island's volcano erupted and so we'll have to reach both islands from the
west until the road is cleared up.
In the house next to the PokeCenter you'll receive a Level 5 Charmander if you got
some room. Bill's sister lives next to the Gym, she tells us that their grandfather
is the current resident at the famous Sea Cottage outside Cerulean City.
Like father like daughter, eh? At some point Janine surpassed Koga and took over
the Gym while pops 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 (Lv52 Bulbasaur, Lv54 Ivysaur, Lv56 Venusaur) Prize: P1568
Up top is Barry.
Camper Barry (Lv54 Nidoking) Prize: P1080
2 steps to the right from him then drop down to meet Alice.
Then just move along the tiles from Alice to Janine. Where's that Naruto OST when
you need it?
>>GYM BATTLE<<
==============
Leader Janine (Lv55 Crobat, Lv56-58 Weezing x2, Lv57 Venomoth, Ariados)
Prizes: P3420 + Soul Badge + TM06 (Toxic)
We got the Badge that LaZ and Reikku want to see, but there's no rush. Let's
continue on eastward for Lavender Town, Rock Tunnel and the Power Plant...assuming
there isn't another roadblock on the way, but just bring a Flyer with you in case
we can't make it to Lavender.
ROUTE 15
--------
The Trainers here are some schoolboys and their Teachers. If you have Cut you can
reach the northern part of this route for a PP Up.
Schoolboy Billy (Lv53 Poliwhirl, Lv54-55 Paras x2, Ditto) Prize: P3080
ROUTE 14
--------
There are 2 paths going north after him, the left side one leads to Trevor and a
grassy field occupied by a woman looking to trade Chansey for her Aerodactyl. Quite
the trade there, rare for ancient rare.
ROUTE 13
--------
This route has certainly changed, more trees than before! No fences here, just a
mini green maze. First Trainer spotted is Kenny.
Hiker Kenny (Lv31-51 Graveler x2, Sandslash, Lv53 Golem) Prize: P992
Near a grassy field in the upper right area, blocked by a tree are the Bird Keeper
duo Perry and Brett.
By those red flowers next to the signpost below Joshua you'll find Calcium.
Eventually you'll reach Silence Bridge and Route 12.
ROUTE 12
--------
While moving up on the bridge you'll see 2 areas on the left blocked by a tree,
there's Calcium in the bottom area and a Nugget in the next one. Barney is up
ahead.
The younger brother of the Fishing Guru lives in the house and he gives us the
Super Rod. Fishing Rod collection now complete. 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 then proceed onwards to Lavender Town.
ROUTE 11
--------
Pokemon Found
.............
Ekans, Drowzee, Spearow
Back to Route 12 since we still don't have the PokeFlute. The remaining Fishermen
are Zelk, Martin and Kyle.
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- PokeMart
- Kanto Radio Tower
- Soul House
- Lavender Volunteer Pokemon House
- Name Rater's House
- Starter Ultimate Moves Tutor House
The once sombre town looks more lively now that it's got a new attraction. What
else is going on?
The Power Plant situation is so bad that it has affected the Radio Station, they
can't broadcast.
No PokeFlute needed this time round, we find out that we'll require something
called a PokeTar.
In the house northwest from the Soul House is where Charizard, Blastoise and
Venusaur can learn their type's ultimate moves. The Johto Starters too.
Mr. Fuji hasn't returned to the Volunteer house, he went to the Soul House. We find
Axel over there, he says that Fuji was sucked into the orange tombstone (!) and
there's a Pokemon which he sees by the tombstone with a Silph Scope. We get the
scope and have a look, the Pokemon attacks us. A Level 50 Gengar which you can
catch or defeat. The battle is so epic that it leads to the Silph Scope being
destroyed. A stairway suddenly appears where the tombstone was, down we go. Is this
Team Saturn up to something again?
Only ghosts make appearances down here, which we can't identify or fight because no
Silph Scope so just run or use Repels. Fuji is at the northern end of the room,
he's unharmed and he heard from the ghosts here that Lavender is going to be in
trouble. A wild Zapdos is on top of the Radio Tower and it needs to be calmed down
before the town is destroyed. To the Radio Tower while Axel stays here for safety
reasons.
On the first floor we'll find the Music Director (that item behind the plant in the
corner is an Escape Rope) and he tells us we can tune in if we get an Expansion
Card upgrade. If only the PokeGear radio actually worked :/ go straight to the
rooftop to confront the thunder bird. The guard is here too but won't approach
Zapdos, when you approach it looks like it's going to attack but instead flies off.
Then there's a loud sound from downstairs, the guard goes to investigate. Follow
him because the bad guys are in town and have occupied the tower! So Axel should've
just come along after all, here we go.
Interesting note from that second Grunt, they're not here to take over the tower?
Huh, that's new. Next floor we meet a Grunt who remembers us from the Saturn
Hideout.
Back on the first floor to fight an Admin. He's waiting for us right at the bottom
of the stairway so if you need to heal before going downstairs then do so.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
===============
And then we have a chat with Russel. As long as these troublemakers continue their
silly little activities, we will be there to stop them.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
===============
Saturn Boss Russel (Lv54 Electrode, Lv56 Electabuzz, Lv59 Manectric, Jolteon)
Prize: P3068
They were here to call out Team Rocket and let them know that Saturn is the new
team on the block. Team Rocket shows up, led by their new boss Silver! Well it
technically makes sense, right? Not in this universe because Silver is Russel's
son! Plot twist and a half, xD! Where's Giovanni for this major reveal? After both
teams exit the tower we meet the Director and receive P10000 for saving the place.
Now we just have to sort out the Power Plant problem so that things can return to
normal here. Outside we find Axel, who figures now would be great time for a
battle. Not a good time.
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
==================
Trainer Axel (Lv55 Electabuzz, Weezing, Lv56 Quagsire, Salamence, Arcanine, Lv57
Hitmonlee)
Prize: P1120
He's going to the Power Plant, he'll meet us there. Route 10 and Rock Tunnel are to
the north of town.
ROUTE 10
--------
Another roadblock, this one in the form of a Scientist watching a fight in progress
in the tunnel. People fighting over fossils. I kid you not. So we are going west
instead to Route 8 then north to Cerulean.
ROUTE 8
-------
Pokemon Found
.............
Pidgeotto, Kadabra, Jigglypuff, Abra, Meowth, Haunter, Noctowl, Growlithe
Simple path here, no surprises. You'll meet Tom, Sam and the Kanto Pokemon
Federation...erm, they're just 3 dudes and their motorcycles. The Gate leading to
Saffron City is open now and there's another closed Underground Path.
Back in Saffron and into the northern Gate to show off the Fuchsia Badge to Laz and
Reikku. They don't believe that we actually got it, so we end up battling them one
after the other starting with Laz. Classic case of finding ROM hack creators in
their games :) never gets old.
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
==================
Developer Laz (Lv58 Pidgeot, Tyranitar, Lv59 Flygon, Metagross, Lv60 Medicham, Lv61
Gengar)
Prize: P1220
Developer Zeikku (Lv58 Gardevoir, Lv59 Charizard, Sceptile, Lv60 Ampharos,
Feraligatr, Lv61 Shiny Noctowl)
Prize: P1160
ROUTE 5
-------
Pokemon Found
.............
Pidgey, Meowth, Oddish
In the house on the hill you'll scare an old woman enough to get a Cleanse Tag from
her. The Underground Path is in the bottom right area. Go straight on north for the
blue city.
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- PokeMart
- Gym
- Bike Shop (Closed)
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Tentacool
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Horsea, Magikarp, Krabby
Super Rod: Horsea, Gyarados
Home of the 2nd Kanto Gym and friend to a certain Trainer who is forever 10-years
old :) what's good Cerulean?
The Bike Shop is closed since the new business is now in Goldenrod.
In the northeast side of town is the home of the Sticker collecting big sister 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.
The Gym is empty (?!) where's everyone?? Let's check Cerulean's Cape, maybe Misty's
there. Zane pops up just before we reach Nugget Bridge, he's back for one more
fight and this time his team is complete. Each Pokemon is holding Leftovers.
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
================
PokeTrainer Zane (Lv56 Lapras, Lv57 Porygon2, Lv58 Breloom, Lv60 Houndoom, Lv61
Heracross, Lv62 Umbreon)
Prize: P7440
This guy never learns, I thought we'd seen him turn bad last time but here he is
vowing to beat us next time. Then he gives us HM08 (Dive), which requires the Earth
Badge for use outside of battles. I'm surprised we got the final HM from him, given
that he just wants to almost murder our Pokemon haha. Anyway, we go north.
ROUTE 24
--------
No challengers on Nugget Bridge, the Trainers have moved to Route 25. In the
southwest is Cerulean Cave, waiting to be explored. We'll dive into that dungeon
after our business in town is done.
ROUTE 25
--------
ItemFinder Items:
Elixir (search northwest corner)
Oran Berry (search left side tree behind Lass Laura)
Bluk Berry (search by the fence below Cooltrainer Kevin)
Next is Ellen, that item in the area behind her is Orange Mail.
Lass Laura (Lv56 Bellossom, Lv57 Pidgeot, Lv58 Gloom) Prize: P1568
One more, there's Pat who is just here to ambush those who've gotten through the 6
Trainers.
In the area above him you'll find Protein. Speak to the CoolTrainer at the end of
the path to get TWO prizes, a Nugget (of course) and an 8th battle.
Cooltrainer Kevin (Lv58 Rhyhorn, Charmeleon, Lv57 Wartortle)
Prize: P2088
On Wednesdays you can play a game in the cave beyond Bill's Cottage. You get to dig
for TMs. There's nobody by the Cape. Has she gone to the Power Plant? Leave town
via the east road. Bring a Pokemon that knows Cut, Surf and Waterfall.
ROUTE 9
-------
Pokemon Found
.............
Rattata, Venonat, Raticate, Spearow, Fearow, Ekans, Zubat
Surf: Goldeen, Seaking
Old Rod: Goldeen
Good Rod: Goldeen, Seaking
Super Rod: Goldeen
Camper Sid (Lv56 Dugtrio, Lv57 Marowak, Lv58 Poliwrath) 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.
You'll see the river which flows south to the Power Plant. Continue south along the
path to find a Burn Heal, a PokeCenter and the entrance for Rock Tunnel. A
Scientist in the PC tells us that something has been stolen from the Power Plant
and the Manager there needs a Trainer to help out. On the north side of the river
is TM40 (Defense Curl) and an entrance to "Route 9 Cave" because it's just
identified as Route 9 inside. It is a shortcut from the Power Plant, the only thing
you can get from this side is TM33 (Ice Punch).
ROUTE 9 CAVE
------------
Pokemon Found
.............
Geodude, Paras, Golbat, Graveler, Rattata
POWER PLANT/ROUTE 10
--------------------
Pokemon Found
.............
Voltorb, Ekans, Spearow
Surf: Tentacool
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Horsea, Krabby
Super Rod: Horsea
No sign of Misty but Axel is inside to confirm what we've heard, he suspects Team
Rocket stole the part. One of the Scientists is looking for a Dugtrio to trade for
his Magneton. The Manager is too furious to be of much help, go back to Axel and
then leave. The policeman by the entrance has news about someone seen loitering
around in Cerulean. If the Manager is looking for capable Trainers to help, why
isn't Axel tagging along? Because we seem to be doing all the work here even though
we're both chasing after the same bad guys, xD!
Back to Cerulean, enter the Gym to find the suspect. A Rocket Grunt who is in a
rush to get to Cinnabar Island and isn't as rude as your average Grunt. After he
leaves, surf in the center pool and search the top left area for the Machine Part.
Thanks to having a PC near Rock Tunnel we can simply Fly back. Deliver the part to
the Manager and receive TM07 (Zap Cannon) as a reward. The generator can run again,
powering the Magnet Train and the Radio Tower. Axel is headed for Cinnabar but we
still need to find a way to access Diglett's Cave. Return to Cerulean's Cape, we'll
finally spot Misty...on a secret date! Hilarious :) Her date makes a run for it
when he sees us and Misty is annoyed at first by our interruption but she sees our
Badges and returns to the Gym.
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.
How much stronger has Misty gotten over these past 3 years?
>>GYM BATTLE<<
==============
That ends the Cerulean City arc, now we should be ready to explore Cerulean
Cave...but it turns out that 3 years later the infamous dungeon has nothing but a
couple of items and some high level Pokemon. No major item or alternative legendary
in place of Mewtwo. Are Mewtwo or Mew even in this game, I don't know. It's rather
disappointing because I hoped Cerulean Cave would have something special to offer
or at least some high level Trainers who there also exploring and maybe heard about
the dangerous Pokemon which used to be there. Bring Pokemon that can Surf and smash
rocks. Head north of town and surf southwest.
CERULEAN CAVE
-------------
Pokemon Found
.............
Ditto, Magneton, Kadabra, Parasect, Electrode, Machoke, Golbat
Rock Smash: Geodude, Graveler
Surf: Psyduck, Golduck
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Poliwag, Magikarp
Super Rod: Poliwhirl, Poliwag, Golduck, Gyarados
ItemFinder Items:
Ultra Ball (search the middle rock in the central area)
Surf up to that ladder in the top right corner, it leads to the top right corner
area of the maze below. There you'll find an Escape Rope. Back to the main area,
continue west to find more ladders and 3 more items, a Star Piece on the west end,
a Red Shard in the lower left and a Guard Spec. in the little area north of the
entrance. The ladder near the lower left leads to a Max Repel, the center right
ladder leads to a Max Ether and ladder at the center of this room is the one you
would use to reach Mewtwo back in the day, now it just leads to a Parlyz Heal in
the upper right corner of the lowest area where you would find Mewtwo. The path is
simple to follow, once in the maze go for the path on the right and carry on all
the way to the next ladder. When you're done getting those items, let's return to
Lavender.
The Director has a Program which he wants us to deliver to the Director at the
other Radio Tower. We don't have a Pass for the Magnet Train so just Fly to the
Indigo Plateau, Teleport home and back to Goldenrod. The Johto Director will reward
us with the PokeTar, nice. Back to Vermillion, bring a Pokemon that can Cut, tune
up the band and wake Snorlax up. It's at Level 50.
DIGLETT'S CAVE
--------------
Pokemon Found
.............
All Times: Diglett, Dugtrio
Still a straightforward cave, follow the path northwest to the exit and Route 2.
ROUTE 2
-------
There is Carbos in the corner above the cave, and a house below where you'll get a
Nugget for being a visitor. Continue south to find a Dire Hit, a Gate occupied by
one of Prof. Oak's Aides (I don't remember now what important item he would give
for catching a certain number of Pokemon back in the day) and an Elixir at the
south end. Cut that tree on the left and step into the green city.
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- PokeMart
- 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
.............
Surf: Psyduck
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Poliwag, Magikarp, Goldeen
Super Rod: Poliwag, Gyarados, Poliwhirl
It's been MANY years since I followed the anime or snapped my fingers in tune to
that 2 B A Master CD, 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." Did any other cities get their own songs?
Here's what I'm thinking, we'll have a look around town then travel to Pallet Town
and then go up to Pewter City before swimming to Cinnabar Island and beyond.
The snoozing guy by the southwest pond still gives out a TM, TM42 (Dream Eater).
At Trainer House you get to battle a clone of yourself once per day. He/She has the
same Pokemon you have, same levels, same number of party members.
The new Gym Leader isn't around. Some guy from Pallet Town, I wonder who that is...
West of town is Route 22 which began the final stretch to the Indigo Plateau. Now
the stretch is super short.
ROUTE 22
--------
Pokemon Found
.............
Rattata, Mankey, Spearow
Surf: Psyduck
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Poliwag, Goldeen
Super Rod: Poliwag, Psyduck, Poliwhirl
No ambush from a certain original Rival this time, instead there's Gareth on the
left near the pond.
Eletist Garreth (Lv56 Hitmonlee, Lv57 Medicham, Lv59 Electabuzz, Lv62 Tyranitar)
Prize: P1488
That's all, the League Front Gate is next but we're not yet ready for Mt. Silver so
forget about it. Back to Viridian and south we go.
ROUTE 1
-------
Pokemon Found
.............
Rattata, Pidgey
Along this starter route of routes we'll find Danny and Quinn before touching down
on very familiar ground.
Schoolboy Danny (Lv57 Jynx, Lv55 Electabuzz, Lv62 Magmar) Prize: P3472
Places of Interest
..................
- Red's House
- Blue's House
- Oak Pokemon Research Lab
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Magikarp
Here we are, where it all began 3 years ago. Let's see who is still around.
That Cooltrainer near Red's house is Valo, an old friend of Red who is here to
visit.
Player Valo (Lv58 Pichu, Lv59 Typhlosion, Ampharos, Lv60 Aggron, Lv61 Gardevoir,
Lv62 Metagross)
Prize: P1856
Red's mom is home, she's fine but worried about her son. No word from him after all
this time but somehow that's a good thing...?
The Bug Catcher near Blue's house will teach the move Belly Drum. Blue's big sister
Daisy is home, just to update us on what Blue is up to these days.
Prof. Oak is happy to see us in Kanto and says we should come back to him when
we've collected all the Badges.
Fly back to Viridian and let's aim for Pewter City and Mt. Moon.
ROUTE 2
-------
Pokemon Found
.............
Rattata, Pidgey, Caterpie, Weedle
VIRIDIAN FOREST
---------------
Pokemon Found
.............
Kakuna, Weedle, Caterpie, Oddish, Anorith, Wurmple (Rare)
ItemFinder Items:
Antidote (search the big tree just up ahead from south Gate)
Not the same maze that it used to be, with a lot of trees that have been cleared
away, but still quite the big area. On the left side there's Timmy and on the right
side there's Jason.
In the top left corner from Timmy is a PokeBall. Northwest from Jason you'll find a
Potion between a big tree and a signpost about using Antidotes. Continue all the
way east from where you found the PokeBall, you'll meet Jim.
West from him is an Antidote and a Potion. The Gate is in the top left area. Near
it is final Trainer Ashley.
Out of the Gate and onto the last bit of Route 2 where you meet Ed.
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- PokeMart
- Gym
- Pewter Museum of Science (Closed)
Another major attraction closed. So what happened to the fossils which were in
there??
You receive Level 5 Bulbasaur from the old man living next door to the Gym. Kanto
Starter collection completed. Hmm, so once you have all 3 Starters in your Hand a
Duel automatically ends right? No? Wrong franchise? Okay..
The very special old man on the hill near the PokeMart is a former Trainer who
traveled through Johto back in his day and he gives us an important item he found
there - the Silver Wing! Talk about random, he could've been just another regular
NPC citizen of the town. One wing obtained, one more to go. Let's see Brock.
3 years later and there's still just one Gym Trainer, nobody willing to step up?
No drama, no secret dates from Brock (of the 3 main characters HE should be the one
with drama and going on secret dates haha), what does he have to show after all
this time?
>>GYM BATTLE<<
==============
Leader Brock (Lv63 Graveler, Rhyhorn, Lv64 Omastar, Kabutops, Lv65 Onix)
Prizes: P3780 + Boulder Badge
I guess it's safe to say the fossils are in good hands :) onwards to Mt. Moon.
ROUTE 3
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Pokemon Found
.............
Pidgey, Jigglypuff, Mankey, Spearow, Nidoran[both] (Rare)
Head north from him and continue east to find Jimmy. Don't jump down that ledge
below him, carry on after the battle.
MT. MOON
--------
Pokemon Found
.............
Zubat, Graveler, Golbat, Geodude
We're ambushed by Rocket boss Silver as soon as we enter, Axel is here too. Even
though things look to be on the up and up for him, Silver still needs to prove
himself to us in battle. He's packing Full Restores for this encounter, get ready.
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
================
Rival Silver (Lv63 Sneasel, Magneton, Lv64 Golbat, Lv65 Gengar, Alakazam, Lv66
Starter)
Prize: P2304
**NOTE: Unfortunately this becomes a permanent glitch that happens whenever you
enter Mt. Moon, whether from this entrance from the Route 4 entrance. Silver's
sprite will be absent but all his dialogue appears and you battle him again.
He accepts his defeat but things are not done for him, he still has big plans and
now he's got Team Rocket backing him. We'll duel him again sooner or later. Axel
tells us that Mt. Moon is occupied by Rocket Grunts and once again it's up to us to
clear them. Why is Axel even here if he is of no help?
Next Grunt is southwest from him. That ladder on the right leads to Mt. Moon
Square.
Rocket Grunt (Lv66 Golbat, Lv67 Arbok, Lv68 Raticate) Prize: P2640
Continue south past him to find 2 more Grunts and the exit leading to Route 4. It's
interesting to see that they remember being here for that old operation where they
were looking for fossils. Why are they here now?
Grunt on the right spotted. The Scientist by that opening is looking for fossils,
we'll have to come back later.
The Grunt blocking entry into the house on the left won't battle us, it's the
female Grunt below who will.
Rocket Grunt (Lv67 Golbat, Fearow, Lv68 Dusclops) Prize: P2720
On the right is another cave opening, inside we find Calcium and a ladder that
leads back to the main area's southeast corner where you pick up an X Accuracy. For
now that's Mt. Moon, head out to Route 4.
ROUTE 4
-------
Pokemon Found
.............
Spearow, Rattata, Ekans
Only 3 Trainers on this short route, starting with Hope on the right then Hank and
Sharon on the hill just before stepping into Cerulean.
That's an HP Up above from her. Viridian, Pewter, Mt. Moon and Route 4 covered.
Return to Pallet and surf south for Cinnabar Island.
ROUTE 21
--------
Pokemon Found
.............
Tangela, Mr. Mime
Surf: Staryu, Tentacool
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Magikarp, Horsea, Krabby
Super Rod: Horsea, Seadra
There's a Dive spot on the right. Nikki is the first Trainer on this route,
swimming near two tiny islands.
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- Cinnabar Volcano
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Tentacool
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Magikarp, Horsea
Super Rod: Horsea, Shellder, Gyarados
Wow...just the PokeCenter is here now? G'Damn. It's been a year since the volcano
erupted and Gym Leader Blaine has moved to a cave on the Seafoam Islands to the
east from here. We find Axel and Viridian's Gym Leader Blue. No luck for Axel in
figuring out why Teams Rocket and Saturn are interested in Cinnabar. Blue is also
stumped, until you knock away the rocks near him to reveal an opening. Axel goes in
and Blue...well Blue's just going chill out here, he's not in the mood to battle
anyone at moment.
CINNABAR VOLCANO
----------------
Pokemon Found
.............
Zubat, Golbat, Graveler, Geodude
Surf: Tentacool
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Krabby, Magikarp, Horsea
Super Rod: Horsea, Shellder, Gyarados (Rare)
[Area 1]
Just a few steps forward to our first opponent, Saturn D-Admination-X :) if you got
his and this reference, good for you.
[Area 2]
This next Exec, if he plays his cards right, could be an extra in a certain major
pirate adventure manga/anime series :)
Then we meet Jess and Jim the Jessie and James tribute duo..?
Rockets Jess & Jim (Lv60 Arbok, Weezing, Lv62 Ekans, Koffing)
Prize: P4800
Up front there's Axel, Silver, Russel...and some McDonalds? Eh? They've been
waiting for the Regis to awaken so they figured they'd get down and chow down. Uh-
huh. Russel wasn't expecting the Regis to be asleep, so he takes out his
frustration on us. Why though, he didn't even share the good food!
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
===============
Saturn Boss Russel (Lv63 Electabuzz, Lv64 Ampharos, Electrode, Manectric, Lv65
Jolteon)
Prize: P3276
After being defeated a 3rd time Russel has finally had enough and in a shocking
move he decides to disband Team Saturn, even the Grunts can't believe this. Russel
is moving to Sinnoh to cause trouble there, to show Team Galactic how that's done.
Silver won't join him, he's staying to continue leading Team Rocket since Gio isn't
around to do that. Then we get a little note from creator LaZ about some of the
Saturn Grunts not going away just because the crew is no more...they got other
plans. Back to us and Axel, he's also surprised by what just happened. The Regis
have been asleep all along but they suddenly wake up and fly off! That timing
though, xD! At least they won't be anywhere near Team Saturn. Axel says goodbye,
probably for good this time. There was hope for him when we first met, I thought
maybe he wouldn't out to be just another bothersome rival but he hasn't been of
much help as time went on. Leave the volcano and speak to Blue outside, the talk is
enough to motivate him into returning to the Gym where he'll await our challenge.
Continue east to another entrance to the volcano. Monkey is inside.
Continuing past him you'll reach the bottom of the volcano which is filled with
water and has a Dive spot. Noted. Leave the island.
ROUTE 20
--------
SEAFOAM ISLANDS
---------------
Well, just a Seafoam Island now. A small island with a cave. Read the sign, yep,
the Hotheaded Quiz Master is inside. Now homeless since his Gym burned down he
conducts official Gym business from this cave.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
==============
He'll rebuild that Gym someday. Someday. The Gym Guide guy is here now, he couldn't
find us until now. One Badge remains, let's finish surfing through the eastern
waters and then return to Viridian. Just off the island is Nicole.
We'll soon enter Route 19 waters, Dawn and her boyfriend Tucker are the first
people we see.
North from him is Jerome and the cleared portion of Route 19 outside Fuchsia,
that's good to see.
Southeast from Harold is the island we heard about at Silph Co. when Russel was
going though information.
UNDERSEA CAVERN
---------------
Simple path, no wild encounters, follow it all the way to the legend waiting at the
end, Level 50 Latios/Latias. Catch it while you can and afterwards return to
Viridian for that final Gym Badge showdown.
Leader: Blue
No title for him but he is a former Kanto Champion. No Gym Trainers too, it's just
you, him and your best teams. Good luck!
>>GYM BATTLE<<
==============
Leader Blue (Lv63 Pidgeot, Alakazam, Lv65 Exeggutor, Arcanine, Lv62 Rhydon,
Gyarados)
Prizes: P3900 + Earth Badge
Done and done and done some more! All Kanto Gyms have been conquered, we can Dive
and with Prof. Oak's permission we can climb the formidable Mt. Silver :) but
first, go back to Vermillion and show off that Earth Badge to the Cooltrainer who
scoffed at us for not having it.
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
==================
PokeTrainer Aaron (Lv66 Charmeleon, Lv64 Lapras, Blaziken Lv63 Nidoqueen, Linoone,
Lv62 Sceptile)
Prize: P252
If we could receive phone numbers we probably would've gotten his for rematches.
Gear up, fly back to Viridian and return to the Pokemon League Front Gate. We're
going west. Bring Pokemon that can Surf, Cut, Flash and scale waterfalls.
ROUTE 28
--------
Pokemon Found
.............
Golbat, Poliwhirl, Ponyta, Arbok, Rapidash, Doduo
Surf: Poliwag
Old Rod: Poliwag
Good Rod: Poliwag, Poliwhirl
Super Rod: Poliwag
You'll reach a PokeCenter near the entrance to Silver Cave, from there go back east
along that upper path. There's a house occupied by a celebrity woman who'll give us
TM47 (Steel Wing). Past the house is the only Trainer here, Zach.
Out of Silver Cave comes Zane, he's also heard about the legendary Trainer who is
around here somewhere. But rather than go off to find him, Zane wants yet another
match against us.
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
================
PokeTrainer Zane (Lv63 Breloom, Lv64 Heracross, Houndoom, Lv62 Lapras, Porygon2,
Lv66 Umbreon)
Prize: P7920
He threw a fit when he lost previous times and it looked like he'd turned bad...but
now he doesn't mind losing? How does that help?? He leaves to fight us sooner or
later. Into one of the most dangerous areas in the Pokemon world we go.
SILVER CAVE
-----------
Pokemon Found
.............
Graveler, Onix, Golbat, Misdreavus, Parasect, Golduck, Ursaring, Magmar, Larvitar,
Pupitar
Surf: Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Goldeen
Fishing: (nothing)
[Area 1]
Got a few items here and the way out is on the northeast side. First item is on the
right, Protein. Circle round and jump a ledge on the left for an Escape Rope. At
the center of the room there's an Ultra Ball and final item is a Max Elixir near
the northwest section.
[Area 2]
Ultra Ball on the right before you go up the steps. Above the waterfall on the left
is a PP Up in the top left corner and a small chamber where we find a man
identified as Mister G. He's up to something here with his 2 associates so he just
wants us to leave. That's a Max Revive on the left. Exit and continue up those
steps, you'll see another opening and waterfall on the left, neither can be reached
from here, a third opening which leads to the summit and water on the right leading
to a third waterfall. Scale up that waterfall to find Calcium and one more opening.
In that chamber there's Mister H and a Full Restore. We are not the "him" that he
has been expecting so he warns us to not enter the northern area. How bad can it
be? Waiting at the summit is Mister R. At first he thinks we're Red but realises
that we're not. These 3 Gentlemen won't leave until Red shows up, so we have no
choice but to take Mister R's suggestion and run with it. Back to the Indigo
Plateau to fight the Elite 4 again.
**NOTE: When Mister R said we should go back to fight the Elite 4 I initially
thought he was joking and left Silver Cave hoping maybe it triggers an event where
we bump into Red outside or something. While walking about in the grass I
encountered Raikou and then Entei after the League rematches. Both are at Level 40.
Maybe you'll be as lucky if you haven't already caught them :)
Everyone has levelled up since our initial challenge and has filled up their teams.
Full Restores and each Pokemon holding Leftovers ahead. Let the Indigo Plateau
Rematch Series begin!
>>ELITE 4 BATTLE<<
==================
Elite 4 Will (Lv64 Xatu, Lv65 Espeon, Lv66 Slowbro, Lv67 Metagross, Gardevoir, Lv68
Alakazam)
Prize: P4080
Elite 4 Koga (Lv66 Nidoking, Crobat, Lv65 Tentacruel, Weezing, Lv68 Muk, Lv64
Venomoth)
Prize: P3960
Elite 4 Bruno (Lv65 Hariyama, Blaziken, Lv67 Heracross, Steelix, Lv68 Medicham,
Lv69 Machamp)
Prize: P4140
Elite 4 Karen (Lv65 Umbreon, Lv67 Houndoom, Vileplume, Lv66 Gengar, Lv68 Wobbuffet,
Lv69 Tyranitar)
Prize: P4140
Despite that this is a remake of Crystal (with lots of extras), it would've been
nice to defend our Championship against a new challenger, a familiar face that we
have not met until now. Someone who has just defeated former Champ Lance and is
waiting to fight us. But sadly no, Lance wants that title rematch (his contract has
a rematch clause, he ain't waiting for no damn PPV rematch ;) ). Bring it!
Champion Lance (Lv69 Gyarados, Dragonite, Charizard, Lv65 Flygon, Kingdra, Lv66
Salamence)
Prize: P11868
Afterwards return to Silver Cave. The 3 men have gathered outside the room where we
found Mister R. The legendary Trainer they were waiting for came back and mopped
the floor with them, in a 3 vs 1 battle! Get to the summit and meet Kanto's
Champion. 8 generations into this franchise but he is still the Trainer to beat. I
brought with me a Pokemon which knows Knock Off because I thought each of his
Pokemon would be holding Leftovers (as is the style in a lot of these fan-made
games haha, including this one!) but thank goodness no Leftovers in this battle,
just good old fashioned Full Restores from Red.
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
==================
Pokemon Trainer Red (Lv81 Pikachu, Lv77 Venusaur, Blastoise, Charizard, Lv73
Espeon, Lv75 Snorlax)
Prize: P1848
As usual he leaves without a word, not to be seen again. Then we get a surprise
call from Axel (he's still around?), he wants to meet with us right away at the
Office Block in Vermillion.
You see that opening on the left just before going up to Mt. Silver summit? It is
an exit from the Team Saturn Hideout under Dragon's Den. A couple of new areas are
open there now, plus some extra diary entries and items to be found. When you
return to the hideout go to the right from the table where we find the 23 March
diary entry. There's a Dire Hit in the top left corner. Descend the southern
stairway to find the exit leading to Silver Cave, go out and climb the steps to
reach Leftovers. The stairway near where the Dire Hit was just takes you to the 24
and 29 April diary entries which contain information about Regirock.
I figure now is as good a time to get that Dive backtrack done as any other, then
we can meet up with Axel and continue with the story. But if you'd rather do this
backtrack later just skip down to where I start back at the Office Block. Speaking
of Vermillion, we can kick things off from there. Bring Pokemon that can smash
rocks and scale waterfalls...oh, and bring a nice type-balanced team.
VERMILLION CITY: The Dive spot leads to the an area of the Undersea Cavern.
Pokemon Found
.............
Aggron, Haunter, Vigoroth, Shuppet, Sableye, Steelix
Surf: Clamperl, Dragonair (Area 6), Seadra (Area 7), Relicanth (Area 8)
[Area 6]: Minun, Granbull, Makuhita
[Area 1]
Don't mind that opening up top, just head all the way to the left to leave this
area.
[Area 2]
Still going west here, you'll see an opening leading to a southern area (Area 3),
where you'll find pools of water that you resurface from. The first pool there
takes you back to the Cinnabar Volcano and the next pool returns you to Route 21.
At the west end of Area 2 is the opening to Area 4.
[Area 4]
There's a small pool you'll see on the left, that leads to Route 27. Past the pool
is the opening leading to Area 5.
[Area 5]
First thing you see is a pool, you resurface from there to reach Cherrygrove City.
Continue west to meet the first Trainer here, John.
[Area 6]
The first opening is straight ahead. Down those stairs and you'll find 2 pools, the
smaller one is a resurface spot to the backyard of the Day Care on Route 34 (ha!).
The other opening is in the northwest section, reached by going north from the
pools and then up the steps. Each opening leads to a different section of Area 7,
but the northeast option is the main one so go northwest to find out why I
suggested you bring a well balanced team.
[Area 7]
All the way up and out of the area. Look to the bottom left, you see that opening?
That's where we're going. Surf north and carry on west, circling round to reach the
exit.
[Area 8]
Surf to the west end, you'll see steps above you and a path going south. Going up
the steps and following the path will get you a Sun Stone if you search the rock at
the end. Go south and you'll reach steps leading to a pool on the left and an
opening on the right. The sign outside the opening reads Type Master Dojo and
indeed, challenge if you dare. If you continue south you'll reach an opening which
leads what we'll call Area 8B because it is a small area with nothing going for it
except a pool in the bottom left corner. Resurfacing from that pool sends you to a
Dive spot just outside Cianwood, east of the PokeSeer's house.
There's a mini area before reaching the dojo, you'll find a Metal Coat. There are
17 Type Masters that are waiting for a challenge, each with a full team of Level
100 Pokemon! Obviously do not even think of attempting this if your team is nowhere
near that godly level, but now you know that there's an almighty place to challenge
sooner or later. A PC is available in the "lobby" of the dojo in case you want to
make a last minute reshuffle of your party. When you're ready speak to the Ace
Trainer on the left. No use of items during battles, Pokemon are healed after every
4 battles. If you lose you'll be teleported back to the last PokeCenter you were
at. Can't save the game during the challenge too. But of course the Masters have
given each of their Pokemon Leftovers and they use Full Restores. Let's have a look
at what is in store for you when the time is right to fight these Masters:
Type Master Jody (Lv100 Pikachu, Ampharos, Magneton, Lanturn, Jolteon, Electabuzz)
Prize: P4800
Type Master Emma (Lv100 Gardevoir, Solrock, Slowbro, Medicham, Hypno, Alakazam)
Prize: P4800
Type Master Ariel (Lv100 Sneasel, Absol, Houndoom, Crawdaunt, Cacturne, Umbreon)
Prize: P4800
Type Master Dug (Lv100 Dodrio, Jumpluff, Gligar, Gyarados, Swellow, Xatu)
Prize: P4800
Type Master Ken (Lv100 Marowak, Quagsire, Nidoking, Rhydon, Camerupt, Claydol)
Prize: P4800
Healing time. Youngster #13 is Poison Dom. Still MANY years away from driving fast
cars.
Type Master Dom (Lv100 Victreebel, Tentacruel, Nidoqueen, Arbok, Weezing, Crobat)
Prize: P4800
Type Master Ross (Lv100 Glalie, Piloswine, Cloyster, Jynx, Walrein, Lapras)
Prize: P4800
Time for the top 3 bosses. At 15th spot is just regular, normal Martin.
Type Master Martin (Lv100 Zangoose, Snorlax, Ursaring, Miltank, Blissey, Noctowl)
Prize: P4800
Type Master Smith (Lv100 Forretress, Pinsir, Heracross, Venomoth, Shuckle, Scyther)
Prize: P4800
No healing time, you go straight to the final battle. Meet Zoe the TRUE Dragon
Master!
Type Master Zoe (Lv100 Altaria, Flygon, Salamence, Kingdra, Shelgon, Dragonite)
Prize: P4800
After all that you receive the prize, a Sun Stone! Just like receiving a fancy gold
watch when you retire many years later, eh?
If you've decided to come back for this dojo later no problem, the Masters ain't
going anywhere. Return to Area 7 and head northeast to an opening leading to a
small area (Area 7B). There you'll find a pool on the left (resurface from here to
pop up in Olivine, east of the Lighthouse) and an opening taking us to Area 7's
highest point. Continue left to the next opening.
[Area 9A]
Straight north.
[Area 9B]
Going east to where you'll find fast moving currents that flow through to the next
area. At the end of that northern corridor is a spot where you resurface in the
basement of Mt. Mortar.
[Area 9C]
Two "places of interest" here, an opening on the right leading to the final area
and to the south is a resurface spot which sends us to areas of the Dragon's Den
(we couldn't reach before) for some items and what appears to be a neverending
stairway. I'll cover Dragon's Den first. To reach that spot, surf along the far
left current from that cluster of currents you see when you arrive in this area.
Otherwise you'll be carried off to the right side opening instead.
To the right is a Sun Stone and the first in a series of downward ladders. They
lead to a frosty chamber where you'll find a Shoal Shell and a Red Scarf. Back to
the top and go south to find yourself back in the area where we fought some Saturn
Grunts, only this time we're in the eastern section. Bust through the rocks to
reach that Full Restore. Those steps lead to the neverending stairway. I ran, I
held down the emulator's super speed button, nothing. It just goes on and on and on
and on...insane. Make a note of it for later.
Back to Area 9C, follow the current to the right and go through the opening.
There's a pool you Dive under. Can't resurface. Underneath is a ladder, first in a
series.
[Area 10]
There is a pool here, which sends you back to Dragon's Den's main area, but it is a
one way route so you can use it after we're done here. Go north, up the steps and
make your way to the south by circling round from the left, you'll reach the Key
Item seen above us when we got here - a Ruby! Nice find. Circle round from the
right to pick up the last item, TM29 (Psychic). Done.
Pokemon Found
.............
Geodude, Magneton, Graveler, Magnemite
Waiting for us in the south is a Meteorite. Done and done with this backtrack.
Back in Vermillion, we'll find Axel is standing outside the Office Block. We follow
him in and watch as he flips a secret switch behind the poster on the left in the
lobby, revealing an elevator and that takes us to the International Police Secret
Base a.k.a Special HQ. Axel is an undercover officer dispatched from here (!!) Wow,
so does this make up for our time with him? You be the judge of that. Some intel
has come in about Team Rocket's next moves, a series of attacks and the first
target is the Seafoam Islands. Axel will meet us there. There are some interesting
documents on the tables if you got time to check them out. Bring some Strength with
you.
SEAFOAM ISLANDS
---------------
Pokemon Found
.............
Golbat, Psyduck, Zubat, Seel, Golduck, Dewgong
Surf: Horsea, Seel
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Magikarp, Krabby, Horsea
Super Rod: Horsea, Gyarados, Psyduck
[Main Area]
Above from her is a boulder that needs to be pushed down a hole. After that go
north for Grunt #3 near a ladder.
Past him is another ladder and boulder. After pushing the boulder through, follow
it down to push it into the next hole. Don't jump down, return to the main area and
use the first ladder.
[Area 2]
That's Iron in the corner above us. Drop down that ladder to reach the northwest
side of Area 3 and a Grunt.
Don't mind that hole on the right after him, go back to Area 2 and head south for
the next battle. Whatever Silver is up to here involves some ritual of sorts, will
we reach him in time?
Past her is a third ladder and another Grunt near a hole. Dropping through will
take you back to northwest Area 3.
[Area 3]
2 ladders, the one on the right leads to Lemonade in Area 2 and the left side
ladder (near an Escape Rope) leads to Area 4.
[Area 4]
Up top is the first of 4 Grunts and a ladder, which leads to Area 5 the lowest
level.
South from her are Grunts #2 and #3. #4 is across the water.
Rocket Grunt (Lv67 Seadra, Lv66 Golbat, Lv65 Azumarill) Prize: P2600
That ladder below him is the one leading to the end of this frozen adventure. Go
back to the female Grunt and use the Area 5 ladder.
[Area 5]
Rocket Grunt (Lv68 Poliwrath & Lv66 Alakazam, Lv67 Hypno) Prize: P5360
Surf northwest to the famous spot where Articuno would be found in the old days,
this time we find a Double Battling Executive.
Rocket Executive (Lv67 Arbok & Lv68 Hypno, Aggron, Lv67 Muk & Raticate)
Prize: P5440
He's had enough of losing to us more than once and promptly quits the organisation
right there and then, leaving behind an Unlocker. No info on what it is or unlocks.
Back to the first Grunt we faced, there's another Exec below from him, looking at a
Pearl.
Northeast is a Grunt near a ladder that leads to the northeast section of Area 3.
Push the boulder down and follow it back to Area 4 so we can use the other ladder.
We'll find ourselves back in Area 3, southeast section.
Up that ladder to go back to Area 2, southeast section. One more Exec standing
between us and a special door on the right.
Without knowing the password we would've been stuck outside but the Unlocker works
its magic and disappears afterwards. Inside the ultra cold chamber we find Silver
and Zane (??) facing Articuno! Silver believes he has gained control of the ice
bird and commands it to attack us but Articuno flies off instead. Axel comes in to
stop Silver but the bad guys hightail it out of here. What strange technology has
taken over Articuno? Axel returns to Special HQ. In the right side corner is a
Macho Brace. Zane working with Team Rocket now?
Get to Mt. Moon Square, the Scientist who was blocking the opening on the right is
gone now.
That's an HP Up above from him and one of the (Super) Rocket Bros, another Double
Battler.
Silver and Zane are up ahead trying to control Zapdos this time but no luck, it
flies off. Axel does his thing and again the bad guys are gone. Back to HQ.
Attack #3 is set for the Safari Zone. Now that's interesting because we get a
chance to venture into that area and see what's changed after 3 years. Maybe
stumble upon new Pokemon too. Hopefully it's not a one-time event, but just in case
be sure to load up on Balls. Axel will remain behind in the Safari Zone building.
SAFARI ZONE
-----------
[Area A]
Pokemon Found
.............
Exeggcute, Nidorino, Rhyhorn, Scyther (Rare), Nidoran[M], Venonat, Parasect
Rocket Grunt (Lv66 Golbat, Lv65 Arbok, Lv67 Weezing) Prize: P2680
Can't surf nor fish in that super fast moving water. Damn. Continue northeast for
the next Grunt and next area.
[Area B]
Pokemon Found
.............
Nidorino, Doduo, Exeggcute, Nidoran[both], Paras, Parasect
Rocket Grunt (Lv64 Zubat, Lv66 Golbat, Lv68 Crobat) Prize: P2720
HP Up near the northeast corner before you go all the way west to the exit.
[Area C]
Pokemon Found
.............
Nidorino, Paras, Rhyhorn, Nidoran[M], Exeggcute, Nidorina (Rare), Chansey, Venomoth
(Rare)
Don't continue through that second exit yet, return to the first one and use it.
[Area D]
Pokemon Found
.............
Doduo, Exeggcute, Nidoran[both], Venonat, Nidorino, Venomoth, Kangaskhan (Rare)
You'll find some Heal Powder on the way south to an Exec. East from him is the path
leading to Area A's western section (just a senior Grunt waiting there).
West from the Exec you'll find Moomoo Milk in the grass, another Exec and an X
Speed.
Now go back to Area C and use the second exit to reach the northwest section of D
so we can face the final Exec and confront Silver and Zane.
Rocket Executive (Lv67 Kadabra, Lv68 Hypno, Lv66 Fearow) Prize: P2640
That's a Star Piece next to him. Zane and Silver have found Moltres, this time
Silver is ready to do battle with us while Zane goes after the fiery bird.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
===============
Rival Silver (Lv69 Sneasel, Crobat, Magneton, Alakazam, Gengar, Lv68 Starter)
Prize: P2484
Zane tells Silver that Moltres can't be controlled and the legendary flies away.
Axel shows up after Team Rocket leaves and says for now there's no more information
about any other attacks but we can stop by HQ any time. Okay...great. The good news
is the Safari Zone will remain "open" from now on so pop back in here when you're
in search for other Pokemon. More good news, the 3 birds are out in the world and
we only need to know where exactly to look. We've been to the places where Moltres
and Articuno are now located. How about Zapdos? It's in the one place we haven't
explored yet - Rock Tunnel. The Route 10 entrance north of Lavender is still
blocked so enter from the Route 9 way. Bring a Flash light.
ROCK TUNNEL
-----------
Pokemon Found
.............
Geodude, Onix, Haunter, Golbat, Machoke, Zubat, Cubone, Machop
-Area 2-
To the left there's Iron and in the top right section is a ladder taking us back to
Area 1.
-Area 1 B-
-Area 2 B-
PP Up on the left, then 2 other ladders. Upward ladder in the top left corner and
downward ladder in the opposite corner. Use the downward ladder and in the next
area go north for an entrance to a very familiar place.
...which isn't as dangerous as the old Power Plant we know of because only one
Pokemon occupies this version. But on the bright side it means blazing through to
pick up items as you head for the northwest room. Here are the items:
Ultra Ball, HP Up, Max Revive, Hyper Potion, Elixir, Full Heal and Max Repel just
above the Level 45 thunder bird. That left side exit leads to that Route 9 Cave
across the river. Back to Rock Tunnel and use the other ladder.
-Area 1 C-
Go to left to find an Elixir on the rocky mound before reaching the 2 Scientists
(Bob and Jeff) fighting over 2 fossils. While that's going on we just straight up
snatch the fossils, which doesn't go very well with Jeff haha.
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.
We've got Zapdos. Moltres is in the empty area located in the lower level of Mt.
Mortar while Articuno is in the empty frozen area in the lower area of that secret
Ice Path section. Remember those places? All 3 birds are Level 45 each. We could've
stopped by the Goldenrod Science Center to revive those prehistoric Pokemon from
the fossils but the machine there isn't working for some reason. Instead we'll go
catch a 4th winged legend, and for this one you'll need to bring Pokemon that can
Surf, Flash and cross over whirlpools.
WHIRL ISLANDS
-------------
Pokemon Found
.............
Zubat, Krabby, Golbat
Surf: Tentacool, Seel
Fishing: (nothing)
There are 4 of these famous islands, go to the northeast one. In the first area
you'll see 2 ladders, one on the bottom right and the other is up top. Aim for the
top ladder.
[Area 2]
Head south for another ladder which leads to the lowest floor.
[Area 3]
That's a Max Revive on the left. Surf down the waterfall to an opening below. In
that chamber is Level 60 Lugia, good luck. Afterwards use the ladder to return to
Area 2, we'll pop up in the central section to pick up an Escape Rope and use the
bottom left ladder to reach the entrance/exit area of the southwest island. Don't
leave, surf to the right to get an Ultra Ball and descend the ladder. Back to Area
2 to get Calcium on the right. The ladder below it leads to the entrance/exit area
of the southeast island.
Exit and re-enter the northeast island to use the other ladder in the entrance/exit
area. The whirlpool by the northwest island is messed up, if you use Whirlpool it
disappears but you can't pass (as if the whirlpool is still there). Near the ladder
is an Ultra Ball. We'll appear in the northern side of Area 2. Go all the way west
to find a Full Restore, a ladder in the top left corner (leads to the entrance/exit
area for the northwest island), Carbos to the south from that ladder and another
ladder to the south from the Carbos. That second ladder leads to Area 3 where
you'll find a Max Elixir and another Full Restore. *Phew* and that, my friends, is
how we clear the Whirl Islands. Got the Silver version box cover art mascot, got
the Crystal version mascot, only Gold remains. Let's go back to Special HQ.
Things can only remain peacefully for so long before trouble starts up again. While
we're talking to Axel we receive a message from Lance, he wants us to meet him at
Dragon's Den. Bring Pokemon that can move boulders and smash rocks.
You'll find Lance standing by a new opening on the left in the main area. Team
Rocket have gone into another sacred place of the Den, and before we can go in
after them we are introduced to the original Rocket Boss Giovanni (!!) and he
reveals that Russel was just a cover to act as Silver's father, Giovanni is still
his real father. The cover certainly worked. He couldn't stop Silver and has been
injured as a result so it's up to us now while Lance and Clair take Gio to a
hospital. Good guy Giovanni, eh? It's definitely new, but you never know.
Pokemon Found
.............
Magneton, Dratini, Golbat, Machop, Dragonair, Zubat, Ditto
-Area 1-
Past him is a Full Heal on the left and the next Grunt ahead.
On the right is a Guard Spec. and another switch, step on it once. The western side
is no longer blocked, go back there to find an HP Up and a Grunt.
The pillar near the Grunt with a Fearow is gone, opening the north section where
there's the exit. Step on the switch to take care of the pillar near the Grunt with
an Arcanine. Go back, step on the switch there and head northwest.
Left from her and the boulders is an Elixir and the switch which gives us access to
the exit, which is blocked by a super Exec!
The switch next to him turns all the switches on in another area.
-Area 2-
That item northeast from him is an Ultra Ball, then head west.
Rocket Grunt (Lv69 Miltank, Lv71 Magneton, Lv70 Electrode) Prize: P2800
That's a Max Potion surrounded by rocks. Way to the right you'll find a Lemonade
before continuing northwest.
The exit is just across, blocked by another super Exec. I think the pattern is
clear now, damn.
-Area 3-
Out of the cold and into the interior of another place we didn't know Dragon's Den
had.
Proceed north from him to find an Ultra Ball and a Grunt on the right.
Rocket Grunt (Lv71 Exeggutor, Lv70 Arbok, Lv69 Rhydon) Prize: P2800
There's an Ultra Ball on the right and then the final super Exec.
Through that doorway to the last area where we find Silver, Zane and their newest
target Groudon! But without the trio of Execs we defeated Silver's plan falls
through, no Groudon for him and this is when Zane finally decides enough is enough.
He's tired of seeing Silver mistreat Pokemon and even go as far as hurting
Giovanni. Silver isn't bothered, he has Groudon attack Zane. Now injured he appears
to have turned away from the dark side and heals our team so we can once again face
our former Rival. This time he's got the Continent Pokemon on his side!
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
===============
Rival Silver (Lv72 Sneasel, Gengar, Crobat, Lv73 Alakazam, Groudon, Lv71 Magneton)
Prize: P2628
Lance and Axel arrive to apprehend Silver. Axel thanks us on behave of Special HQ,
he says we should stop by there for a reward. Lance gives us a Master Ball as
another reward. Everyone leaves but Groudon remains and then the credits roll (?)
We'll be back in New Bark and receive a call from an unknown number, with the
option of not answering it. Answer it, that's Prof. Oak calling. He wants us to
meet him at his Lab, our help is needed. No problem, but before you go back to
Kanto you might want to check those Sacred Grounds again. In each of the spots
where we battled those Execs you will find one of the Regis and then meet up with
Groudon again. Watch as it eats that Ruby we found and attacks! All 4 legends are
at Level 70.
Back in Kanto, let's see Axel first. His gift for us is an HQ Badge, which makes us
an official member of Special HQ. Not too shabby, eh? Given the work we've done for
HQ, we better be a new face around here dammit :) There's another task that they
want our help with: HQ operates a Battle facility in another region and they would
us to be a part of it by recruiting great Trainers who will go there to train and
get stronger. He gives us a hint by suggesting we try to recruit Trainers we've
battled before, some of them are training in hidden areas. Anyone in particular
come to mind?
At the Lab Prof. Oak tells us about his friend Prof. Ivy who lives on Valencia
Island in the Orange Archipelago. She has found a mysterious PokeBall that Oak
would like to have a look at (Ivy can't figure it out). We just need to get our
S.S. Ticket stamped at the Office Block then we can board that Undersea Train which
is on Route 100. Go to the 2nd floor of the building and speak to the woman at the
south desk.
Now that Team Rocket is gone, that house at Mt. Moon Square is open:
If you're looking to train a bit before venturing off to the Orange Islands, you
can take on the Kanto Gym Leaders in rematches. Ready?
Leader Brock (Lv66 Poliwhirl (eh?), Lv67 Omastar, Kabutops, Lv65 Golem, Lv64
Rhyhorn, Lv68 Tyranitar)
Prize: P4080
Leader Misty (Lv67 Kingdra, Milotic, Lv68 Starmie, Lv64 Swampert, Lv66 Vaporeon,
Lv68 Slowing)
Prize: P4080
Leader Lt. Surge (Lv62 Jolteon, Raichu, Magneton, Lv65 Ampharos, Electabuzz, Lv64
Lanturn)
Prize: P3900
Leader Erika (Lv68 Roselia, Lv66 Ludicolo, Lv64 Cradily, Lv67 Meganium, Breloom,
Victreebel)
Prize: P4020
Leader Sabrina (Lv65 Medicham, Metagross, Lv64 Espeon, Lv67 Slowbro, Alakazam, Lv66
Gardevoir)
Prize: P4020
Leader Janine (Lv68 Tentacruel, Lv67 Victreebel, Gengar, Muk, Lv66 Nidoking, Lv65
Weezing)
Prize: P4020
Leader Blaine (Lv67 Ninetales, Camerupt, Lv68 Charizard, Lv64 Arcanine, Lv66
Houndoom, Magmar)
Prize: P4080
Leader Blue (Lv69 Pidgeot, Gyarados, Lv68 Rhydon, Alakazam, Exeggutor, Lv70
Arcanine)
Prize: P4200
As far as recruiting people for the Battle facility, I tried Karate King, Aaron,
Valos and even went back to Mt. Silver to check for Red but no luck for any of
them. Unfortunately this isn't a completed game so as things currently stand we
don't know if there were going to be new characters introduced later that we could
recruit.
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 and it sounds like it may
have hit something. There's a PC in the corner if you need to sort out your party,
after the other passengers stop panicking go and speak to the Officer. He won't let
us investigate the problem, but one of the passengers steps up to leave with us.
He's name is Jin, a former Gym Leader. Lying in front of the train is none other
than the legendary Kyogre! Beyond random xD, of all the places to meet it. Like its
Ruby version counterpart it is at Level 70, catch it while you can. Afterwards the
Officer steps out of the train and overhears Jin mention Manectric. The train has
no power but a jump start from 2 Electric-type Pokemon will help things. Because of
the electricity running through here, Electric-type Pokemon are to be found as wild
encounters: Plusle, Voltorb, Magneton, Electrode, Magnemite. Once you have one in
your party, inspect the engine on the right from the Officer (stand by the front of
the train) and soon enough it can move again.
At the next station we'll find a special platform reserved for Special HQ but
nothing happens if you speak to the guard about it. Welcome to the Orange Islands!
=ORANGE ISLANDS=
Places of Interest
..................
- Valencia Port
- Essence Town
- Corsola Cave
- Prof. Ivy's Research Lab
- Meadow Town
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Corsola, Omanyte (?!), Tentacool
Old Rod: Tentacool
Good Rod: Tentacool
Super Rod: Tentacool
The last time I was around these Orange Islands it was in another universe, one
called Pokemon Adventure Red Chapter. Maybe some of you have been there? Step out
of the station and hit the beach. We've been told that powerful Trainers are here,
so let's go meet them. First one is Ryan in the water.
Stan is the Cooltrainer between the beach chairs. Search the palm tree on the right
for a Great Ball.
According to the signpost north from him this is South West Port and further north
there's Essence Town while Corsola Cave is to the east, its entrance is blocked by
a policeman. Nobody is allowed to go in because of recent gang activity. Which gang
is it this time? Near the entrance is Ray. Search by the palm tree next to him for
an Ultra Ball.
Fisher Ray (Lv62-63 Remoraid x3) Prize: P1488
[023] ESSENCE TOWN - "Where The Air is Filled With A Special Essence.."
==================
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- Market
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Clamperl
Old Rod: Magikarp, Luvdisc
Good Rod: Barboach
Super Rod: Omanyte, Milotic
The old lady we see when we arrive is missing her Blackglasses, but not even the
ItemFinder knows where they are.
The Trainer of the Psyduck running circles around the house is inside, but for now
there's nothing we can do to help Psyduck.
Speak to the old man living in the northeast house, he tells us that Prof. Ivy
lives to the east from town. Are you good at climbing? East of town is Route 47.
ROUTE 47
--------
Pokemon Found
.............
Arbok, Marowak, Primeape, Exeggutor, Breloom
Surf: Huntail, Luvdisc, Spheal, Huntail
Old Rod: Tentacool
Good Rod: Tentacool
Super Rod: Tentacruel
Search that palm tree near the signpost for a Dive Ball. The Cooltrainer running
left and right is Lisa.
Twin Anie & Stef (Lv63 Arcanine & Ninetales) Prize: P9072
North from all 3 of them is some Sea Incense. Use the ItemFinder to locate a Big
Pearl by one of those palm trees on the right.
ROUTE 48
--------
Surf: Tentacruel, Corsola
Ivy's Lab comes into view now, but there's Jake first.
If you go to the bottom right corner outside the front yard you'll find a Luxury
Ball. Carry on north to find a hidden entrance to a small room behind the Lab where
you can pick up a Revival Herb and a Timer Ball. Don't bother with the south way,
there's something on the other side that's blocking. Back out and go in through the
front entrance.
Inside we meet one of Ivy's helpers, the Professor isn't there. Check the computer,
there's an email which explains why. She's gone to the town up north to pick up a
package. Go back to where Cooltrainer Lisa is and continue north along the beach.
Search the second palm tree northeast from him for a Star Piece. That running old
man is Mike Barlow, apparently he's a former teacher of the creator.
Some steps ahead from him you'll see a Nanab Berry on the right. Next Trainer is
Ramiz.
ItemFinder picks up 2 Ultra Balls from the top most palm tree northeast from him.
Then you'll meet Jamie and Pete.
She mentions that there's Gym in Meadow Town, which is only a few steps to the
right.
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- PokeMart
- Gym
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Magikarp, Whiscash
Old Rod: Krabby
Good Rod: Krabby, Relicanth
Super Rod: Tentacool, Relicanth
Before doing anything else, head over to the Mart to meet Ivy. After finding out
who we are, she says she'll wait for us at her Lab.
In the house the old man is standing next to, you'll get Rare Candy from the
Cooltrainer inside.
A pair of policemen are blocking the way leading south, access is restricted.
Speaking of blocking, there's Matt standing outside the Gym. He won't let us
challenge Gym Leader Sissy unless we beat him. Fair enough.
Ace Trainer Matt (Lv63 Tyranitar, Dusclops, Charizard, Lv62 Venusaur, Salamence,
Milotic)
Prize: P3224
Have we just met a new Rival? The real bad news is inside the Gym, which has a mini
frozen floor maze...and no Sissy. Dang. Let's return to Ivy's Lab, maybe that will
brighten things up.
The mysterious PokeBall that she gives us is the almighty GS Ball! Remember the GS
Ball? That wonderful plot device that Ash carried around in the anime which in the
end couldn't really amount to anything because the Pokemon 4Ever movie happened?
Good times :) once you got it go back to Valencia Port to board the train. After we
disappear into the station there's a brief scene showing the reunion of those (more
than ordinary) Gentlemen Misters R, G and H. They have a special guest too - Zane!
What happened to turning over a new leaf?? Dammit Zane. He's meeting with these
shady fellows because they have connections to important people. What does this
mean for us?
Back in Pallet Town we deliver the GS Ball, which we learn is another one that Ivy
obtained and not the one from 3 years ago (this might be a nod to the GS Ball Ash
got). While Oak tries to solve the mystery behind it he suggests we enter the
Orange League. Made up of 4 Gyms and a Champion. Sounds good, go back to Valencia,
see Ivy to confirm the delivery and then we can check on Sissy.
First Gym Trainer is the Cooltrainer on the right, Grease from Hoenn. What kind of
name is Grease, makes him sound like he should be part of the Rubber Robo gang from
Medabots haha.
Slide on up to meet Rose. If you fall through those holes you'll drop back to the
entrance area.
Cooltrainer Rose (Lv65 Corsola, Ludicolo, Lv63 Omastar, Lv64 Remoraid, Octillery)
Prize: P5200
Sissy is surprised to see a challenger from Johto, they don't get many from there.
She's got a full team, get ready.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
==============
Leader Sissy (Lv65 Walrein, Blastoise, Swampert, Lv66 Kingdra, Lv64 Gyarados,
Wailord)
Prizes: P3900 + Platinum Badge
Defeating Sissy gains us access to that southern path blocked by the 2 policemen.
Beyond lies the Forest of Myth and some bad men which the cops want us to get rid
of. Bring a Surfer and a Pokemon familiar with waterfalls.
FOREST OF MYTH
--------------
Pokemon Found
.............
Gloom, Weepinbell, Shroomish, Bellsprout, Victreebel, Oddish, Vileplume, Dustox,
Beautifly
Surf: Remoraid
Old Rod: Luvdisc, Gorebyss
Good Rod: Luvdisc, Barboach, Gorebyss
Super Rod: Carvanha, Tentacool, Tentacruel
Not even getting a chance to step into the grass because 2 new Grunts show up to
stop us. Not from Team Rocket, not from Team Saturn but a new outfit calling
themselves Nexus! Good lord, xD. Double Battle ahead. Their sprites though...
No challenge from Grunt #2, they hightail it soon after. Wonderful, so we got Team
Nexus to deal with now. For those of you who don't get the reference (made even
more clear by the T-Shirt worn by the Grunt), Nexus was a professional wrestling
faction formed in the WWE about a decade ago at this point (it's early June 2020 as
I'm typing this) made up of wrestlers from WWE's developmental brand NXT. Their
debut was pretty amazing, I'm sure the video of that is on Youtube. Group of
"upstarts" who showed up on the main roster and looked to take over. Could've made
for a great storyline...but as is the case with MANY great ideas, gimmicks,
storylines etc in the WWE, Nexus didn't last very long and it just took one big
match (which happened to feature some guy named John Cena) to basically kill the
Nexus experiment. It's unfortunate that this game is incomplete, because we'll
never know how far Nexus would go here vs what happened in WWE. Carry on southward
to find another Grunt. Get him to move so you can reach the item on the left near
him, a Tiny Mushroom.
Follow the path northwest for the next one, Double Battle.
North from him is a small lake, surf up to find a Full Restore then go southwest.
He tells us that they're guarding Corsola Cave. What do they want from there?
Continue on until you reach another lake with 2 Grunts blocking a path heading
west. Until their boss is done in Corsola Cave they ain't going anywhere. There's
another Grunt on the north side of the lake whom we can fight.
He lets us know that the east entrance of Corsola Cave is closeby. Past him is a
signpost, go south from the sighpost to that small area between the trees, you'll
find Energypowder. Beyond the signpost is Route 49.
ROUTE 49
--------
More Grunts ahead.
He's kind enough to tell us that there are no guards inside the cave.
Nexus Grunt (Lv64 Aggron, Absol, Lv65 Scizor, Slaking) Prize: P3120
Then we meet our very first Admin of this new group. He may not be a super Exec but
he'll have to do.
Nexus Admin (Lv65 Hariyama, Lv66 Sneasel, Haunter, Magmar) Prize: P3168
Pokemon Found
.............
(Take a good guess :D )
We got waterfalls galore here! Above the first waterfall on the right you'll find a
Dire Hit. Scale up the next one and surf to the right, there's Glitter Mail. Go
north, up the waterfall and go to the left to find a Lava Cookie. Back to the
second waterfall and continue west until you reach an opening. It'll take you to
the other opening you see on the left, where there's a Nexus Grunt. He won't
battle, he's just surprised to see us here...and he's also blocking the western
exit. Scale the waterfall and make your way to an opening up north. On the way
you'll find some Shoal Salt and Carbos. In the next area is that guy Zane and some
Grunts. No wonder the Grunts look like him, he's gone and formed his own
organisation! Wow. Talk about moving up in the world. He's even too busy to battle
us this time, he just came to steal Corsola because their branches contain a
special liquid that will be an ingredient for a Potion he wants to create that
raises a Pokemon's levels by 5 (?!) After they leave, the western exit is open now.
But go back to the eastern exit so we can continue through the Forest to Route 50.
In that spot where 2 Grunts were blocking, you'll find Silver Powder. To the south
is the exit.
ROUTE 50
--------
Pokemon Found
.............
Dustox, Marowak, Altaria, Shiftry, Lombre, Absol, Cubone, Swellow
Surf: Gorebyss, Gyarados, Staryu*, Shellder*
Old Rod: Magikarp, Goldeen, Krabby*
Good Rod: Magikarp, Goldeen, Krabby*
Super Rod: Seaking, Seadra, Goldeen, Relicanth*, Kingler*
Our next destination looks to be Leaf Bay City. To the south is the Cave of Wisdom.
As far as Trainers go, we meet Erik first.
He says he saw a group of suspicious men run off towards Leaf Bay. Next Trainer is
Zack.
That house is where you can take part in a little treasure hunting game for P3000.
There are items underneath the house to be found but there's also an invisible wall
maze to spice things up. Oh, and you're in the dark too (like being in a place
before you use Flash).
Above the steps on the right is a Lucky Punch and then Sean the Double Battler.
On the beach south from him is Rare Candy. To the west there's John, Mugen and
Alex.
Fisher Alex (Lv65-66 Kingdra, Seadra x2, Lv64 Seaking) Prize: P1584
Surf south to see Dan on a southwest island and Diven on a southeast island.
Further south is the Cave of Wisdom but a Hiker is blocking the entrance because
there are mysterious happenings going on inside so the cave is closed, for now.
Onwards to Leaf Bay City.
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- Leaf Bay Shopping Center
- Gym (Closed)
- Jin's House
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Whiscash, Barboach
Old Rod: Tentacruel, Tentacool
Good Rod: Tentacool, Tentacruel
Super Rod: Tentacool, Tentacruel
The group of shady men has been seen going north of town to an old mansion which
that former Gym Leader Jin used to live in. The man is home though, he tells us
that he got kicked out of the Orange League and has been replaced. The new Gym
Leader is on Sunburst Island in the east. Problem is the eastern route is currently
closed because of the shady people seen around here.
We're told that there's a Bargain Day sale on the 3rd floor held on Sundays. One
special item is sold for P1000.
PokeBall P200
Great Ball P600
Ultra Ball P1200
Full Restore P3000
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Ether P1200
Max Repel P700
Vending Machine:
Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
On Bargain Days you'll find a clerk near the sign by the counter. She's there
between 7am and 6pm. The item I received when I got here the first time was a Blue
Shard. Did you get one as well or something else? Speak to the other clerk for
these items:
PokeDoll P1000
Fluffy Tail P1000
Harbor Mail P50
Glitter Mail P50
Wave Mail P50
Brightpowder P10
White Herb P100
Macho Brace P3000
Mental Herb P100
At the PokeCenter, when we try to enter the Teleport Administration office on the
left we're stopped by the Director in charge of it. He explains that the Teleport
machine is not working because it doesn't have a Solar Rock powering it. We have to
go into the Cave of Wisdom to pick up one. Make sure you gear up and bring a solid
team (including someone who knows Flash).
CAVE OF WISDOM
--------------
The Hiker who was blocking the entrance is inside now and he has some important
information to tell us about this place. It's made of several levels, each occupied
with a number of Pokemon that we must defeat in order to progress. No wild
encounters. The further we go, the more difficult things become. We can't leave
until we've cleared a certain number of levels or until we no longer have any
usable Pokemon (but Escape Rope seems to work though). When you talk to the Hiker
again he'll tell you what your current Level Record is. Here we go:
-Level 1-
There are 2 statues here, interact with them to meet the Pokemon we'll be facing.
You won't face the same Pokemon whenever you come back to try again so there's no
need for me to indicate which Pokemon appear. After defeating them drop down the
hole in the bottom left corner. Bad news is these Pokemon can't be caught, which
sucks because some new ones that we haven't seen in the wild yet will appear as
opponents.
-Level 2-
-Level 3-
-Level 4-
-Level 5-
-Level 6-
It's dark on this floor, but Flash will reveal 4 statues here.
-Level 7-
3 statues found.
-Level 8-
4 statues here.
-Level 9-
A record FIVE statues found here. FIVE! Things just got real :)
-Level 10-
Final floor, no statues but we meet another Hiker and see a lot of Solar Rocks.
Pick one up and use the teleport pad to return to the surface.
Deliver the Solar Rock and let that teleport machine reactivate. Give it a test
run, now we've got a quick way of jumping between regions without riding the train.
One job done, let's head north for that old mansion and find those suspicious
individuals.
ROUTE 51
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Pokemon Found
.............
Pelipper, Wingull, Electrike, Shiftry, Absol, Lombre
Surf: Wingull, Pelipper
Old Rod: Magikarp, Goldeen
Good Rod: Magikarp, Goldeen
Super Rod: Seadra, Seaking, Goldeen
Just follow the path all the way north, you'll eventually see the house on your
left. In the grass in the top right corner is a Max Ether. A Nexus Grunt steps out
for some fresh air...and then he sees us.
OLD MANSION
-----------
In the top left corner there's an Ultra Ball and stairs heading below on the right.
-B1F- [Area 1]
In the room on the right go to the south to find Protein and in the left room is
another Grunt.
-B1F- [Area 2]
Head northeast to deal with 2 more Grunts, and pick up a Max Potion, before we step
into the boardroom in the northwest.
Nexus Grunt (Lv66 Hariyama, Lv65 Persian, Lv67 Corsola) Prize: P3216
In the boardroom we arrive in time to hear what "Mister Z" has to say to the trio
of Misters and some other Grunts. They are given their orders and sent out, while
Zane just tells us that we're too late to stop them before he leaves too. Mister G
triggers something that causes a major explosion in the basement, forcing us to
rush out of the mansion! Goodbye basement.
Back to town, make sure you prepare by stocking up on healing items and proceed
through the eastern gate now that it is open. On the other side there are a couple
of Fishermen, one of them warns us about Sunburst Island. Strange things be
happening over there.
ROUTE 52
--------
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Huntail, Clamperl, Gorebyss
Old Rod: Magikarp
Good Rod: Goldeen, Dratini, Seaking
Super Rod: Goldeen, Clamperl, Huntail, Seadra
As you surf east you'll see Renaldo swimming in a circle. So you think you can
Double Battle?
Bobby the Bolivian is just off the island on the right, then Sunny.
Swimmer Bobby (Lv70 Treecko, Gloom, Lv71 Bellossom, Oddish, Lv72 Bellsprout)
Prize: P1136
Swimmer Sunny (Lv73 Magmar, Lv71 Charmander, Lv72 Slugma) Prize: P2304
Eventually we'll reach West Vale Port, the first stop on Sunburst Island.
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- PokeMart
- Old Lighthouse
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Huntail, Sharpedo
Fishing: (Don't bother)
Team Nexus are here and in charge, having done something which is affecting
people's Pokemon, including ours! They keep losing bits of HP no matter how many
times they are healed. North of town is the Old Lighthouse, Nexus have taken over
that. We better get to work, there's a Grunt standing between us and the north side
of town.
He just confirms what we've learned. Another Grunt by the Mart, Double Battler.
Bottom right from the Mart, that's a Max Elixir.
Nexus Grunt (Lv71 Scyther & Lv74 Haunter, Lv72 Magmar & Lv73 Scizor)
Prize: P6912
Nexus Grunt (Lv73 Persian, Lv74 Slaking, Lv75 Electrode) Prize: P3600
Another one is inside that Inn. Closed because of Nexus, but is run by the
Lighthouse Master.
Pokemon Found
.............
Lairon, Graveler, Dugtrio, Onix, Golbat
Small area cave, just make your way to the southwest for the exit. Along the way
you'll find an Escape Rope.
Outside we meet someone who may have figured out what Nexus have done to the
Lighthouse. When you reach the island go across to check that corner above the
PokeCenter, there's an Ultra Ball.
OLD LIGHTHOUSE
--------------
-1F-
The stairs going up to the next floor are on the left. You can avoid battling Rob
by circling round from the Grunt.
-2F-
The next stairs are in the bottom left corner, be ready because you may or may not
be spotted by a Grunt as soon as you step up onto 3F.
-3F-
Go back down the stairs and come back up so he can return to his original position
and you can pick up the Thunder Stone near him. Those stairs and the ones found in
the top right corner lead to different sections of 4F. Before you move on up there
are 2 more Grunts on this floor:
Nexus Grunt (Lv75 Absol, Lv76 Tauros, Lv77 Slaking) Prize: P3696
-4F-
We see a couple of Scientists busy at work on a machine called the Nexus One. The
Grunt near them is the only one we can fight among them.
Past him are the other set of stairs from 3F, up ahead we meet Mister G and find
out that he's the one in charge of this operation. But he escapes through that hole
in the floor, opting to fight us another day. Classic heel move right there.
Continue on to face those 2 remaining goons.
Nexus Grunt (Lv78 Tauros, Lv76-77 Haunter x2, Electrode) Prize: P3696
He mentions that there's a "key" which their boss has that we'll need. The
Scientist warns us about the Nexus One upstairs, it is rigged to malfunction and
take us out if we try to destroy it. Before we go upstairs, there are a couple of
items you can get by dropping through that hole -> X Accuracy and then Rare Candy.
-5F-
Make your way south to examine this machine. Nothing we can do but make a note of
its Global power level. Leave the Lighthouse, back to town and stock up. We're
going south to Route 53 and beyond to find Mister G.
ROUTE 53
--------
Pokemon Found
.............
Ariados, Altaria, Graveler, Golbat, Lairon, Absol, Pelipper
Surf: Huntail, Gorebyss
Old Rod: Magikarp, Goldeen
Good Rod: Dratini, Goldeen, Seaking
Super Rod: Seaking, Clamperl, Goldeen
Then we'll meet a Camper who would've battled us under normal circumstances but not
now while Nexus are occupying this place. They've taken over the Crystal Caves
which are at the center of the island. Continue south to another Grunt.
Below from him, the ItemFinder will point out a Full Restore by the stone near the
grass. Interesting info from the Blackbelt, which could explain why Nexus are
targeting Crystal Cave, it's home to a Crystal Onix! Next Grunt ahead.
The start of a mountain path is on the right, but further on there's Sandway Town.
Let's stop over there first before climbing.
[028] SANDWAY TOWN - "Where the Future is Not So Far Away"
==================
Places of Interest
..................
- Nurse Station
- Rare Items Corner
- Items Bazaar
- Crystal Shop
- Gym
ITEMS BAZAAR
------------
PokeBall P200
Great Ball P600
Ultra Ball P1200
Super Potion P700
Hyper Potion P1200
Antidote P100
Ice Heal P250
Full Heal P600
No Pokemon Found.
A couple of Grunts are out and about here, one by the Items Bazaar to the east,
another to the northeast and one more blocking the Gym entrance (he's a Double
Battler).
Even after defeating him he won't leave the Gym. Until we find their boss they
ain't going anywhere. South of the Gym is a curious looking device, it gives out
the Nexus One's information. Make a note of it.
At the Crystal Shop we'll find Marissa, she's the little sister of the shop owner
Mateo. The shop is out of stock because of the Crystal Caves situation. Mateo wants
to prove that the Crystal Onix really exits but Nexus has happened so no go.
There are 3 other entrances to the Crystal Caves, one is east of town (leading to
Route 56. You'll find an Energy Root to the south of the entrance) another is to
the north (connected to Routes 54 and 55 before the next place, Safari Town, is
reached) and then there's one at the top of the mountain trail back on Route 53.
Let's start with the mountain trail.
First Grunt spotted on the left after climbing the first steps.
Nexus Grunt (Lv77 Crobat, Lv78 Muk, Lv76 Magmar) Prize: P3648
Northwest and north from him are 2 more of the mini Nexus One devices. There's
Lemonade near the northern one. You'll see 2 other Grunts above on the right. Only
the one on the left will battle us, the other guy just won't let us pass.
Nexus Grunt (Lv76 Aggron, Tauros, Lv77 Absol, Scizor) Prize: P3648
Back to town. The Grunt blocking the eastern entrance won't move. The one standing
near the northern entrance won't let us go through, despite that we defeated the
crew occupying the Lighthouse. Return to the Crystal Shop and speak to Mateo. As if
inspired by Kurt from Azalea Town, Mateo has had enough of Nexus and storms out
with his Charmeleon to confront them and find the Crystal Onix. Marissa goes after
him. Not good.
At the northern entrance Mateo will battle a new Grunt, leaving the other one for
us to deal with.
After losing, the Grunts run into the cave to notify their boss. Mateo saw that we
can battle but doesn't think we are good enough to help him search for the Crystal
Onix, so he wants us to battle him to prove ourselves. This is so unnecessary. Be
ready, he's got Full Restores.
He'll agree to having us come along and go into the cave, Marissa behind him. Bring
a Surfer, an Ice-type Pokemon and someone who knows Waterfall.
Pokemon Found
.............
Golbat, Onix, Cacnea, Graveler, Swinub, Snorunt, Sneasel, Crobat, Spheal, Piloswine
Surf: Seel, Spheal, Dewgong, Walrein
Old Rod: Seel
Good Rod: Seel
Super Rod: Sealeo, Seadra
[Area A]
Go straight north, up the steps and cross that log bridge you see above on the
right. Continue east, you'll see a Water Stone on the way before the path turns
north to another log bridge. Cross it, don't worry about the steps leading to the
frozen floor below (for now). On the left side you'll find a ladder, descend.
[Area B]
Make your way to the floor area for a battle and a couple of item pickups (TM14
Blizzard and a Spelon Berry).
Nexus Grunt (Lv83 Slaking, Hariyama, Lv82 Sneasel) Prize: P3936
Skate across that frozen floor to the ladder which takes back to Area A, north
side.
We pop up next to one of the waterfalls found here, this one is on the far right.
That Ice-type you brought along, use it to freeze the waterfall and reveal a hidden
opening. Go back to the entrance area and continue along the path under the first
log bridge.
Nexus Grunt (Lv79 Hariyama, Lv73 Nidoking, Lv81 Scyther, Weezing, Lv82 Scizor)
Prize: P3888
2 frozen floors you have to skate over to reach the next Grunt. On the way you'll
find a Dire Hit.
Once in the water make your way to the western side, you'll find TM41 (Thunder
Punch). Don't mind that opening up top, it leads to an exit but is currently
blocked by a Grunt. Surf east to the waterfall we didn't completely freeze over. On
its right side you'll find an Energy Root. As you can see, there's the opening
above the waterfall and the secret opening we discovered. The secret opening is the
correct path to take and the other way is just leads to a Grunt and a Focus Band.
Starting with the Grunt standing above the waterfall, here they are:
[Area C]
That's a Max Repel on the right, then surf down to the exit. Outside we've caught
up to the siblings on Route 54. Mateo had no luck finding the Crystal Onix,
wondering if maybe it's been scared off by Nexus or if maybe old Grandpa was
telling tall tales to drum up business. But he won't give up, he goes back into the
caves. This guy. Go after him before he hurts himself or something, xD.
He's gone all the way to the entrance east of Sandway Town, with a plan to search
that area of the caves. But this doesn't change anything for the Grunt blocking the
entrance, he won't move and Mateo won't do anything. So we might as well continue
moving forward, return to Route 54. Make room for one in your party, bring some
Strength and a Surfer.
ROUTE 54
--------
Pokemon Found
.............
Zangoose, Dodrio, Seviper, Altaria, Ludicolo, Beedrill, Xatu, Fearow, Vigoroth,
Scyther
Surf: Huntail, Gorebyss
Fishing: (nothing)
Nexus Grunt (Lv82 Scizor, Weezing, Dugtrio, Lv83 Sneasel) Prize: P3936
Head northeast to the next one. According to him we've taken down at least half of
their force on the island.
Nexus Grunt (Lv81 Muk, Lv83 Absol, Lv82 Charmeleon) Prize: P3936
Continue eastward to the beach, surf northeast to find a Hyper Potion. Scaling up
that waterfall takes you to another mini Nexus One. Go back to the main path and go
north. There's a rest house, Grunt #3 and a mini Nexus One.
ROUTE 55
--------
No Pokemon Found.
Nexus Grunt (Lv82 Dugtrio, Arbok & Lv83 Absol, Aggron) Prize: P7968
A mighty mountain trail begins on the left from him. Gird yourselves and climb,
more Grunts ahead.
Above him you'll see the path split off and continue to the left. Follow that split
path to 2 other Grunts, 2 more mini Nexus Ones and a Burn Heal.
Nexus Grunt (Lv83 Hariyama, Tauros, Persian, Lv84 Sneasel, Lv82 Haunter)
Prize: P3936
Next to him is a Pearl. In the cave nearby is an old man who'll give us a Level 5
Mudkip if you got room. Afterwards continue climbing as we move northwest and
descend the mountain.
NEXUS LABORATORY
----------------
What awaits us inside are numbered tiles and a locked door which requires a pass
code. On the left side of the door is a digital panel which controls it and offers
instructions. It is a 2-digit pass code. Go stand on 5 and then on 1. Bingo. Some
fun and exciting warp panel action coming up! Oh joy... :)
[Area 1]
The warp panel on the left leads to a Nest Ball. Use the one up top from Greg,
don't mind the other Scientists. That panel sends us to the west side, from there
use the panel below and we pop up in the north side. Go through the doorway.
[Area 2]
Got a Double Battler Grunt running left and right. That's Zinc on the right and
there's a warp panel on the left.
Don't worry about that panel, go down the steps to meet the first Nexus Elites, the
cream of the Grunt crop!
Warp panel near him (it is linked to the one in the top left corner) and another
one up above near TM32 (Double Team). Use that one, it sends us to the southwest
section of this area where we meet the Elite running up and down.
That's a Max Potion on the left before you go through the doorway.
[Area 3]
Nexus Elite (Lv87 Crawdaunt, Tauros, Weezing, Lv86 Muk) Prize: P4176
Up ahead we find Mister G and his crew, they're about to launch another invention,
the Nexus S! It contains goods they'll send to their other base. The Grunts leave
and Mister G climbs up the ladder to wait for us elsewhere for that big battle.
Before you follow him, go all the way to the right to find Aspear Berry. There's a
deep patch of water but Dive won't work, climb the ladder to return to the Lab.
We'll find 2 warp panels, use the one on the right because the left one takes us
back to the panel near Scientist Greg.
We'll appear in the area at the center of Area 1 where there are 3 boulders between
the panel we've come from and the next one. More boulders in the way, that panel on
the left takes us to a panel in the right corner. From there go straight up to the
doorway for the boss battle against Mister G, one of the Nexus 4!
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
===============
Nexus 4 Mister G (Lv88 Golem, Lv90 Rhydon, Kingler, Lv89 Cloyster, Machamp,
Persian)
Prize: P4320
Wherever Zane is, Mister G and the others have no idea. They're just here following
their orders and upon defeat, Mister G was told to step down and give his
Commanding Rank to us, a special item given only to the Nexus 4 that also serves as
a key that turns off Nexus One. The G Rank needs to be charged before it can be
used, the laptop on the desk that will charge it. Mister G leaves and we get a call
from Axel. He is aware that we're in the Orange Islands and wants our help in
stopping Team Nexus, he can't do anything because this area isn't in his
jurisdiction. You can look around the office for some interesting information,
including clues about the mini Nexus One locations. When we try to charge the G
Rank it turns out that it's already charged. You see that machine on the left of
the red framed picture? Insert the G Rank and start the shutdown sequence. But then
an override is detected and the intruder protection activates! A Level 100
Electabuzz appears defeat it or catch it, that's your call. Once it is gone, the
shutdown process is completed and the Global power level drops by 10%. Time to
leave, we've sent Nexus off the island and defeated one of their high rankers.
Outside we'll find regular Trainers waiting to battle. Now that we got the G Rank
we could try it out on those mini Nexus Ones we've seen here and there. What I
propose is let's make our way to Safari Town, heal up and stock up if necessary,
then backtrack to West Vale Port while shutting down those minis. That way when
we're done we can just Fly back to Safari Town.
That item below from him is a Soda Pop and Miguel is close by.
Places of Interest
..................
- PokeCenter
- PokeMart
- Safari Town Warden's House
- Forest Safari Zone
- Mountain Safari Zone
- Water Safari Zone
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Kingler
Fishing: (nothing)
Safari Zones...Safari Zones everywhere! We're not here to explore yet, prepare if
you have to and let's get to work on those minis. Back to the Route 55 mountain.
Hiker Bert (Lv87 Dugtrio, Lv85 Marowak, Lv86 Steelix) Prize: P2752
Above the cave where we got Mudkip there's Roger now. Pete is right by the cave's
entrance.
Again follow that split path to the 2 minis. Afterwards continue down the mountain
from Chris to Brendan.
Psychic Jaquan (Lv88 Gardevoir, Lv86 Alakazam, Lv87 Espeon, Medicham, Lv85 Metang)
Prize: P3480
Surf east and then up the waterfall for a mini. Then head for the Crystal Caves
entrance to find Kev.
Hiker Marc (Lv87 Flygon, Magneton, Magcargo, Lv88 Aggron) Prize: P2784
Cooltrainer Cody (Lv87 Scizor, Raichu, Venusaur, Lv86 Typhlosion, Blastoise, Lv88
Pidgeot)
Prize: P3168
Back in Sandway Town, surf northwest to find a mini. One more located to the south
from the Gym, which is open now. Shall we?
No Gym Trainers here, but Danny is present and he's not going to battle us until we
pass some challenges of his. Dammit, I'd forgotten about this Gym and the
challenges gimmick. He'll meet us at the top of Safari Town Mountain, if we can
make it there without battling our Pokemon we move on to the next challenge.
Continue west to Route 53 and climb the mountain for the 2 minis found here. Also
found on the trail is Kody.
That opening near him just leads to the northwest area of Crystal Caves which was
previously blocked. Descend the mountain and hit the western beach, Double Battler
Buck and Wilson are ready.
West Vale Port is back to normal. In the PokeCenter you'll find someone selling
Hard Stones (P100 each) and Everstones (P200 each). Rush back to the Old
Lighthouse's top floor and shut that main machine down. Done and done, the
backtrack too. Fly back to Safari Town so we can have a proper look at it.
ItemFinder picks up a PP Up by the trees west of the Forest Safari building. Near
the Warden's house you'll find an Ultra Ball.
The Warden here is indeed the one who pretty much ditched the original Safari Zone
to come over and build this town. This guy, xD. There are 3 Zones here: Mountain,
Forest and Water to the west. Unfortunately it's just like the regular Safari Zone:
it costs P500 to go in, we receive 30 Safari Balls and have 600 steps. We got
business with the Mountain Safari Zone so when you're ready, let's go. Bring a Rock
Smasher.
Pokemon Found
.............
Chimecho, Misdreavus, Forretress, Dugtrio, Girafarig, Torkoal, Aggron, Nidoking,
Spinda, Sandslash
Rock Smash: Graveler
Follow the path heading northeast, you'll eventually see Danny. He says we have
passed the first challenge because we didn't do any battling (this being a Safari
Zone and all). Challenge #2 involves making our way down the mountain by means of a
toboggan which we have to build. The materials needed for it are 4 Sticks, 1 Silk
Scarf and 1 Metal Coat, find them and return to Danny. The items are found
northeast, north and northwest from him (the one item found below from him is TM45
Attract). Other items found are an Ice Heal and Energypowder in the west. Danny
will then ask us to choose 3 Pokemon to help build the toboggan. From the looks of
this you have to pick Pokemon with high happiness/have a strong bond with you and
Danny will indicate if the selected Pokemon is suitable (the first selection always
gets the same reaction but if it's a suitable Pokemon Danny will say he noticed
that you liked it, as if you chose another one instead). Then you have to race him
to the bottom, no button mashing required, it just depends on your 3 Pokemon
selection. Good selection wins you the race. Hopefully you won't be doing this
again and again. Afterwards he'll return to the Sandway Town Gym for the battle.
He's got Full Restores and each of his Pokemon is holding Leftovers.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
==============
Leader Danny (Lv90 Nidoqueen, Scyther, Lv91 Machamp, Golem, Claydol, Lv89
Electrode)
Prizes: P5460 + Sea Ruby Badge
Outside the Gym we get a call from Prof. Oak. Some progress seems to have been made
concerning the GS Ball and he wants us to stop by the Lab.
Did I say progress has been made? My bad, because when we speak to Oak at the Lab
he says he has been unable to find new data about it. We have to take the GS Ball
to Kurt in Azalea Town.
Kurt will need time to examine the ball so we leave it with him and return to the
Orange Islands. Back to Safari Town so we can visit the 2 other Safari Zones.
Pokemon Found
.............
Cradily, Sunflora, Shroomish, Illumise, Seedot, Exeggutor, Volbeat, Kecleon,
Anorith, Ninjask, Scizor, Chimecho
Near the northwest section you'll find a Timer Ball with help from the ItemFinder
and a Full Restore. Central section from the entrance, ItemFinder will locate Fresh
Water. In the western section, ItemFinder picks up TM25 (Thunder). There's a Quick
Claw near the southeast corner. TM44 (Rest) between trees somewhere between central
and northeast sections. Blue Scarf in the southeast section. Done.
Head west of town. The Bug Catcher we meet here mentions that there's something to
be found "near the trees" somewhere in town. We did find a PP Up in town, am not
sure if that's what he is referring to. Before the path was blocked off, we could
go downstream to reach West Vale Port from here. Bring a Pokemon that knows
Waterfall. Surf north to the Water Safari Zone building.
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Crawdaunt, Wailmer, Feebas, Wailord, Walrein
Old Rod: Seadra, Lanturn
Good Rod: Corsola, Octillery
Super Rod: Feebas, Spheal
North from the entrance you'll find a shore with trees, there's Harbor Mail too.
There are 2 watefalls here, east and west. Above the eastern waterfall you'll find
a Big Mushroom in the northeast corner. Deadend above the other one. Done.
Fly back to Sandway Town and go east for the Crystal Caves that will take us to
Route 56. Last time we left Mateo and Marissa outside there, but now that Nexus is
off the island, the siblings have gone inside.
[Area A]
We catch up to them just in time to hear a loud noise from deep within, Mateo
follows after it. The item we see below is a Premier Ball, then we face Brady.
Cooltrainer Brady (Lv87 Blaziken, Breloom, Lv86 Steelix, Lv88 Espeon, Kingdra,
Altaria)
Prize: P3132
South from him are Hamish, TM30 (Shadow Ball) and a ladder.
[Area B]
Mateo and Marissa have found the source of the noise - the Crystal Onix! (well, if
you can excuse the sprite used for it haha) Mateo tries to battle it with
Charmeleon and manages to weaken it, but suddenly he doesn't feel like catching it
anymore. He's just happy to have seen it and can now continue with the sculpture
business. Crystal Onix loses control and needs to be calmed down, so we step in. It
is a Level 70 beast, catch it or defeat it there's no difference as far as the
story goes. Mateo and Marissa return to the shop. On the left is an X Attack and on
the right is the exit. For ONLY a million PokeDollars/Pounds/Pesos/Francs/Rubels,
you can purchase a Crystal Sculpture :) hurry while stocks last! Bring a Pokemon
that Dive, we'll need the move for a handy little shortcut which is located two
routes ahead. Also, stock up on HP restoring items...we're gonna need them BAD.
ROUTE 56
--------
Pokemon Found
.............
Pidgeot, Victreebel, Pelipper, Rapidash, Ludicolo, Nidoking, Vileplume, Swellow
Surf: Mantine
Fishing: (nothing)
Northeast from him is a house occupied by an old man who shares some information
about the Crystal Onix, including the interesting note about it being resistant to
Water. Near the house is Sharif, then you can surf south to the bridge below
(you'll find a Max Potion behind the big tree near the Scientist) and continue east
or return to Sid and access the bridge that way.
By the beach there are 2 Fishermen, Brent facing north and Kelz facing east and
Yuno swimming closeby. Ignore Brent, he just has a pair of ????? for a Double
Battle.
Below from him is a Max Repel. Just a few strokes past Yuno is where Route 57
starts, which is made up of fast moving currents (think of that sea route which
west of Pacifidlog Town in Hoenn, but with whirlpools to spice up the trip a bit).
ROUTE 57
--------
Pokemon Found
.............
Surf: Starmie, Cloyster
Fishing: (nothing)
What sucks about the whirlpools is they can't be gotten rid of by a Pokemon which
knows the move, there's not even a reaction if you press A by a whirlpool in the
attempt to use the move. Just like one of the Whirl Islands. But the good news is
it's possible to travel between Routes 57 and 56, the currents aren't all one-way
facing. This divides Route 57 into 3 sections, upper, middle and lower. We'll start
with the lower section where you find: Mary and her pair of Cloysters.
In the middle section there's a male Swimmer and an item on a tiny island but I
couldn't reach them. Upper section has Brian.
Surf south from her to find the island's beach. The ItemFinder will locate a Hyper
Potion by the stone on the eastern edge (directly above a cave entrance). The only
person here is Marshall who has a secret to share if we can defeat him.
Hiker Marshall (Lv90 Steelix, Ursaring, Lv89 Golem, Aerodactyl, Lv91 Nosepass)
Prize: P2880
He says that below us is a cave with treasures but because of the gaps it isn't an
easy going to get them. Drop down through that hole on the left and let's find out.
ROUTE 57 CAVE
-------------
Pokemon Found
.............
Beedrill, Raticate, Magcargo, Glalie, Arbok, Golbat, Sandslash, Linoone, Furret,
Anorith, Donphan, Vileplume
Gaps? Nah, more like one giant hole plus platforms connected to each other by ropes
we have to walk across. There's an opening on the north side and 2 exits, one on
the east side and another on the southeast side. The only Trainer here is Iroca in
the lower left section.
Cooltrainer Iroca (Lv89 Sceptile, Lv90 Swellow, Salamence, Ninetales, Lv91 Milotic,
Espeon)
Prize: P3240
On the right from him you'll find a Heart Scale and one of the exits. Other items
to be found are 2 Shoal Shells, hold onto to them. Through the north opening to
reach a small area where we find 2 pillars that have a place for something to be
placed on them - the Shoal Shells. Once they're both placed, an opening appears
between the pillars and another chamber is revealed, containing........an empty
chest :/ darn it! Anyway, pick an exit and get out of here.
We're still on Route 57 so more fast currents await us as we continue eastward for
Mandarin Island. Surf straight north all the way, you'll see a female Swimmer along
the upper section. That's Bianca.
If you surf on east along that upper section you'll eventually find Bernard.
Ricky is in the lower section, to reach him surf south after Bernard and make your
way west.
Nothing in the middle section but currents, so continue east for Route 58 and
Mandarin Island.
ROUTE 58
--------
Pokemon Found
.............
Vileplume, Poochyena, Victreebel, Golbat, Ariados, Lairon
Surf: Seadra, Kingler, Seaking
Old Rod: Golduck, Goldeen
Good Rod: Clamperl, Kingler
Super Rod: Seaking, Clamperl
Places of Interest
..................
- Mandarin City
- Science Complex
- Old Warehouse
First thing we see is a Sailor standing near a docked ship. He says the vessel
isn't working at the moment but once it is operational again we can board it for a
quick trip back to Valencia. Surf south to a small island where there's a little
girl running laps on it, the 2 Swimmers near the island are the real targets. Lizzy
and her little brother Toma.
On the right is another way to get on the island, but just make a note of it and go
back to docked ship and touch down from there.
On the beach is a shop were you can buy drinks (same ones you'd normally find in
any Vending Machine). Our screens start flickering again all of a sudden, check the
Party Pokemon...yup, they're losing bits of HP. You know what that means, we're on
a new island and Nexus have set up their machines on it. Damn these guys, they're
more effective than Team Rocket at their peak! But we march on, the first Trainer
we meet is hidden by that umbrella outside the shop.
Up on the hill we find a mini Nexus, but nothing happens if you try to interact
with it (what the...). A new Rank now needed for the new models? That Biker going
back and forth is Dexter, don't jump down that ledge up top for him. We'll get to
him via the Dive-requiring shortcut I mentioned before. Carry on to the south from
the grass near the mini, you'll see a bridge on the right and Lucy on the left.
Below her is that other way to get on the island. Surf east from there to find a
Dive spot under the bridge, that's the shortcut.
That path going east from him is how we'll move forward but don't use it yet, let's
clear this area first. Surf southeast from the Dive spot, there's another mini and
a Big Pearl to be found. Make your way back to the bridge and cross it. Continue up
the steps and circle round to find Krisna.
Below that bridge is a ledge, jump down and cross the bridge on the left to find
Neven.
On the right is a cave opening below the cliff, but there's no way we can get down
to it from anywhere around here...for now. And next to the opening is a mini.
Across the bridge is another cave and it's blocked by a Nexus Grunt who won't move
no matter what. At the end of the next bridge is exactly what it looks like - a
PokeBall. Now we can move forward, return to Biker Dexter and carry on.
North from him is our next stop and it looks like the red carpet has been rolled
out for us by Nexus.
[031] MANDARIN CITY - "Also Known As The Big Orange"
===================
Places of Interest
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- PokeCenter
- Mandarin City Department Store
- Mandarin City Office Block
- Mandarin City Police Department
- Pokemon Enhancement Center
- Gym
That first Grunt is surprised to see that we got the G Rank but we still have to
battle him, even though we're technically his superior now.
That little path behind the fence on the left leads to a Repeat Ball. Next Grunt is
a Double Battler.
Luckily the PokeCenter is close by on the right, so heal up if you need to or sort
out the Party and then let's look around town.
In the house on the left from the PokeCenter is a man who hopes you can show him
the Pokemon he describes. I thought maybe Remoraid but nope. Perhaps it's a Pokemon
which we would've encountered in a later version of the game?
There are a couple of Grunts who are looking for a fight located around town.
Others are just blocking doors to buildings. Go east through that alley from the
PokeCenter to find the first one.
Nexus Grunt (Lv92 Crawdaunt, Lv93 Electabuzz, Lv91 Crobat) Prize: P4464
Next to him is TM03 (Curse). Back to the PokeCenter and go northwest. South of the
building blocked by a Grunt there's a short alley with another Grunt.
On the left you'll find the Gym but Leader Rudy isn't there. Where could he be
during this crisis? On the east side there's the Police Station, also blocked, and
the Dept. Store. Grunt just below from the Store.
Vending Machines:
Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
PokeBall P200
Great Ball P600
Ultra Ball P1200
X Attack P500
X Speed P350
X Defend P550
X Accuracy P950
X Special P350
Guard Spec. P700
Dire Hit P650
[P9800 each]
Protein
Iron Carbos
Calcium
Zinc
HP Up
By the stairs is a guy "selling" Rare Candies for P10000. If you give him the money
he'll reveal himself to be a Grunt.
[P2100 each]
Fire Stone
Water Stone
Leaf Stone
Thunderstone
Sun Stone
[P50 each]
Orange Mail
Harbor Mail
Glitter Mail
Tropic Mail
Fab Mail
PokeDoll P1000
After the Dept. Store we see a pair of Grunts threatening some citizens.
Nexus Grunt (Lv93 Nidoking, Lv91 Muk, Lv92 Absol, Persian) Prize: P4368
They run off and we speak to the people, the Scientist is from the Science Complex
to the north. He tells us what's happened here and hopes we can save the city. To
the west is the blocked Pokemon Enhancement Center.
On the way to the Office Block we'll see a Gentleman rush past us and enter the
building (?! Was that...?). Go on and confront the Grunt blocking the door, he
turns out to be an Elite.
He runs indoors to tell his boss, who steps out immediately - Mister R! He won't
battle us and goes back inside, locking the door from within. No other entrances to
be seen.
Go back to the Police Station, the entrance isn't blocked anymore. Get ready
because as soon as we go in, a Grunt sees us.
Two more Grunts ahead that we can't avoid, starting with the one on the right.
In the room on the left you'll find TM10 (Hidden Power) and this guy:
Nexus Grunt (Lv91 Absol, Crobat, Lv92 Jynx, Dugtrio) Prize: P4368
On the right from him is a Max Elixir. Next Grunt is on the left, then the last one
by the stairs.
Nexus Grunt (Lv93 Rhydon, Gyarados, Lv91 Tauros, Lv92 Muk) Prize: P4464
He's the only one standing between us and the clowns running this little station
occupation. The Director is present, held hostage by one of the Elites.
The goons leave, having failed their mission, and drop an Old Key which we pick up.
The Director tells us that there's a way to get into the Office Block from outside
town, and the Old Key is for the Old Warehouse in the north. When you're ready, we
set off for Route 59.
ROUTE 59
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Pokemon Found
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Linoone, Poochyena, Mightyena, Electrike, Vileplume, Tropius, Manectric, Pelipper,
Azumarill
Surf: Marill, Tentacruel, Pelipper
Old Rod: Wailmer
Good Rod: Goldeen, Seaking
Super Rod: Clamperl, Seaking
Underwater: Shuppet, Haunter, Aggron, Sableye, Banette, Claydol, Vigoroth
Going straight north leads to the Old Warehouse and Route 60 while going east leads
to the Science Complex. SciCon first then Old Warehouse.
From the Gate step into the grass, on the way you'll meet Double Battlin' Jerry.
Camper Jerry (Lv92 Fearow & Lv91 Raticate, Lv90 Gardevoir & Lv93 Azumarill)
Prize: P3600
Past him is TM04 (Rollout) in the bottom right corner. Then carry on north from him
to higher ground and Jack.
Northeast has Brent, then Josh is riding in the north near a Max Ether.
Cooltrainer Brent (Lv92 Salamence, Lv91 Slakoth, Lv93 Lapras)
Prize: P3348
Biker Josh (Lv92 Weezing, Lv93 Arbok, Lv91 Gengar) Prize: P1820
Beauty Abigail (Lv92 Dustox, Lv91 Raichu, Lv93 Pelipper) Prize: P6696
Beyond her is the little road which should lead to the Science Complex but as you
can see, there's a deadend. Back to the main road and continue on to the Old
Warehouse. We are nearing the end of this Beta. First Trainers spotted are Jason
and Alan.
Hiker Alan (Lv92 Machamp, Medicham, Lv93 Donphan, Breloom, Lv91 Tyranitar)
Prize: P2912
For ONLY P50000, the old Trainer now known as the Wild Master will sell you a Black
Flute. Rushing through previously explored areas but are fresh out of Repels?
That's where this unique item comes into play. Now we got both Black and White
Flutes :) pair completed. North of the house are Jessie and 2 more Grunts.
Nexus Grunt (Lv92 Absol, Nidoking, Lv91 Muk, Lv93 Persian) Prize: P4368
There's a PP Max on the right from him, and a pond with a Dive spot. Underwater,
make your way southwest to find a Big Pearl and a resurface pool that leads to
another area of Route 59 where you'll find Brightpowder.
If you surf south from him you'll see the area where the Brightpowder is found.
Continue west to the next Grunt.
Nexus Grunt (Lv93 Tauros, Charmeleon, Lv92 Jynx, Crobat) Prize: P4464
The Old Warehouse will come into view a few steps after. There's a Premier Ball
above from the building. The last 2 Grunts for this Beta are near the entrance, the
second guy just so happens to be an evolved Grunt.
OLD WAREHOUSE
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Waiting inside is Mister R and he still won't fight us, instead he has a tough
little word puzzle for us to keep us busy. If we can solve it he'll battle us.
Inspect the clipboard on the table to see what we're up against:
Don't go downstairs, there's a battlefield and if you stand on either side the game
freezes.
So this is where the Beta has paused for about 4 years now, but a lot was packed
into it despite the game being incomplete. Are LaZ and company ever going to finish
it? Or real life happened and the creative crew have since moved on to better
things? Who knows at this point. There's another game which has come out called
Pokemon Crystal Advance, although it's being done by someone else, which may or may
not be a continuation of Liquid Crystal. If it turns out to be a continuation, that
would be great but it'll be a game which I'll play much later haha I think I've had
my fill of Gen 2 (even in remake form) for the time being thanks to this game. Let
me offer some feedback now that we've reached the end.
+POSITIVES+
- Big game with hours of gameplay. It may be a remake of a classic game but with
all the little extras packed into it, it's almost like playing a new game. Makes me
wonder what more could've been included if this had been finished. Johto, Kanto and
the taste we got of the Orange Islands, they all looked nice with the Gen 3 touch.
- More to do after main game story. After travelling through the 2 regions which
were featured in Crystal, it was great to see that there's yet another region
waiting to be explored and a new story arc for players to go through. We didn't get
Team Rocket or Team Saturn showing up in the Orange Islands to do the same stuff
they did in Johto and Kanto, instead we have new villains established in the form
of Team Nexus.
+NEGATIVES+
- Glitches and bugs. In particular the whirlpools that can't be gotten rid off and
the Rival Silver Mt. Moon battle whenever you go there.
- Limited selection in Pokemon. Even though there are 3 generations of Pokemon
clearly represented in the game, after a while I noticed that a lot of Pokemon kept
popping up again and again and again in Trainer teams, as if there's a selection of
Pokemon that gets shuffled over and over. And there are a lot of Trainers in this
game.
- Limited functions for the PokeGear. The only function which works is the Date
haha, except that Monday and Sunday are the only days available! No problem telling
the time, but no Radio, no phone, I was going to say something about the GBP but
I'm guessing that maybe it represents the GameBoy Printer (?). If the radio and
phone weren't meant to work in this game, even as a completed game, then
understood.
- Incomplete game. A negative only because it's such a good game and not knowing
whether or not it will ever be finished sucks. There are a lot of ROM hacks out
there which still haven't gone beyond the Alpha stage to this day but the little
bit of content they offer just makes you wonder what more could have been there if
those games were completed because they show some promise. In this game we got a
lot and then some but here we are, 4 years later.
That's my feedback, how about yours? What did you think of Liquid Crystal? I'm not
sure if the creators are active in places like the PokeCommunity forum site, which
I would normally suggest as the place to send any thoughts, comments, feedback and
so on to creators, but if you know where they can be reached, please let them know
how you liked this game. As for this walkthrough, if it was of any help and still
managed to be entertaining (even a little), you can send me any feedback via email
at allenchngnzh22@gmail.com or if you are part of the PokeCommunity, you'll find me
there as Allen Ceedos. On Reddit I'm there also as Allen_Cee07
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supporting me so that I can continue to provide more. Any support I get helps to
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responses get delayed.
HOUSE OF SOUNDS: This is the first of 2 music set series that I started putting out
in June 2019. In this series I play house tunes from my collection which I've had
since my high school days. Mainly South African house music but there's room for
international jams too. Old and new. If you're a fellow fan who loves to move and
groove or just bop your head in time with the beats, I hope you'll check out this
series :)
COUNTING ELECTRIC SHEEP: The second music set series, started just after House of
Sounds. This one features anime and video game music. Opening themes, ending
themes, songs from official soundtracks etc. It would certainly fit right in as
something a resident from Animango City would be listening to :) if you like anime
and manga as much as I do then this might be the series for you.
I upload both series to Bit Chute, DTube and the Internet Archive currently. As
time goes on I aim to upload to other places too e.g SoundCloud:
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https://d.tube/#!/c/allen-chingonzoh
https://archive.org/details/@allen_cee
https://soundcloud.com/allen-chingonzoh
POKEMON - THE JOURNEY OF JANICE: This was an idea I had in early 2019 which I had
hoped to turn into a story for a ROMhack someday. I shared the idea around to see
if anyone would be interested in teaming up with me to create the game. Months went
by, there were people who liked the idea but I didn't hear from anyone who actually
wanted to work with me. So I decided to spin out a story from the idea and post it
chapter by chapter in the FanFiction section at the PokeCommunity site. That
version of the story is a rework of the original form, which looks one of my
walkthroughs haha. I'll put a link to that original below if you're interested in
seeing it but I'll encourage you to follow the reworked version because I'll be
changing stuff there.
Thank you for making use of this walkthrough. Let's meet again for the next one,
take care of yourselves out there. Bye for now!
Allen Chingonzoh