What should I pick up in Cianwood City in Gold and Silver?

Stop by the pharmacy for the SecretPotion that cures Olivine's sick Ampharos. A man in town hands over a free Shuckle, and beating Chuck at the Gym earns Fly from his wife. You reach Cianwood by surfing across from Olivine.

How many Gym Badges can I earn in Gold and Silver?

Sixteen, double the usual eight. You clear Johto's eight Gyms first, then sail to Kanto after the Elite Four for eight more. Kanto's lineup shifted in the years since Red and Blue: Janine took over the Fuchsia Gym from her father Koga, and Blue, the old Kanto rival, now runs the Viridian Gym.

Do the days of the week matter in Gold and Silver's towns?

They do, thanks to the game's internal clock. Goldenrod's haircut brothers raise a Pokemon's friendship on a set schedule, some shops stock special goods only on certain days, and a few people hand out a different gift each day. Check what day it is before you write a town off as finished.

Gold & Silver Cianwood City

Reachable only by surfing from Olivine, this island city holds Chuck's cliffside gym and the pharmacy whose SecretPotion Olivine so badly needs.

Cianwood City is in Johto. In the story you arrive from Route 41 to the east and it comes before Route 42.

CIANWOOD CITY MAP

Pokemon Encounters

A man on the beach gives you a Shuckle, and a few more hide under the rocks you Rock Smash along the shore. The surf is the usual Tentacool, with Staryu and Corsola on the rods.

Type

✦Special encounters2

#213Shuckle

Gift Lv 15

#213Shuckle

Trade Arrives at the level of the Pokemon you trade

Surf2

#072Tentacool

90% - Lv 15–24

#073Tentacruel

10% - Lv 20–24

Fish10

Old Rod2

#129Magikarp

85% - Lv 10

#098Krabby

15% - Lv 10

Good Rod4

#098Krabby

55% - Lv 20

#129Magikarp

35% - Lv 20

#222Corsola

10% - Lv 20

#120Staryu

10% - Lv 20

Super Rod4

#098Krabby

60% - Lv 40

#222Corsola

30% - Lv 40

#120Staryu

30% - Lv 40

#099Kingler

10% - Lv 40

Rock Smash2

#098Krabby

90% - Lv 15

#213Shuckle

10% - Lv 15

Gift

#213

Shuckle

BugRock

Level

EV yield

1 Defense, 1 Sp. Def

Acquisition

Gift

Lent by Mania in Cianwood City after a long-haired boy scared him: Shuckie, a Lv 15 Shuckle holding a Berry, which he may later ask for back

at Mania's House

Pin on mapMania's HouseCianwood CityView on map

Shuckle page →

Trade

#213

Shuckle

BugRock

EV yield

1 Defense, 1 Sp. Def

Acquisition

Trade

In-game trade

Arrives at the level of the Pokemon you trade

SHUCKLE’S DETAILSNickname“SHUCKIE”

Gender

Male

Held Item

Berry

NPC locationCianwood CityTrader: MANIAView on map

Shuckle page →

#098

Krabby

Water

Evolves into Kingler at Lv 28

Encounter rate

90% Common

Level

EV yield

1 Attack

1 in 1wild encounters

will be Krabby — about 36s of walking through grass to catch one.

Catch odds

~2m

to catch one

Poke Ball30%

Great Ball34%

Ultra Ball34%

Nuzlocke

community tier

Score60

PickRisky

SourceDerived

Shiny hunt

1/8,192

full odds

Base1/8,192

Expected45h 31m

Also found in 11 other locations

Dark CaveLv 15–15

90%Route 40Lv 10–40

90%Cherrygrove CityLv 10–40

60%Goldenrod CityLv 10–40

60%Route 34Lv 10–40

60%Olivine CityLv 10–40

60%Union CaveLv 10–40

60%Route 19Lv 10–40

60%Route 14Lv 10–40

60%Cerulean GymLv 10–40

60%Whirl IslandsLv 10–40

55%

Krabby page →

#072

Tentacool

WaterPoison

Evolves into Tentacruel at Lv 30

Encounter rate

90% Common

Level

15–24

EV yield

1 Sp. Def

1 in 1wild encounters

will be Tentacool — about 36s of surfing to catch one.

Catch odds

~2m

to catch one

Poke Ball25%

Great Ball34%

Ultra Ball34%

Nuzlocke

community tier

Score40

PickRisky

SourceDerived

Shiny hunt

1/8,192

full odds

Base1/8,192

Expected45h 31m

Also found in 19 other locations

Cherrygrove CityLv 15–24

90%New Bark TownLv 10–24

90%Route 34Lv 15–24

90%Olivine CityLv 10–24

90%Route 40Lv 15–24

90%Cinnabar IslandLv 10–39

90%Route 21Lv 10–39

90%Route 19Lv 30–39

90%Route 20Lv 10–39

90%Pallet TownLv 10–39

90%Route 26Lv 10–34

90%Route 27Lv 10–24

90%Vermilion CityLv 10–39

70%Union CaveLv 15–19

60%Whirl IslandsLv 20–24

60%

Tentacool page →

#129

Magikarp

Water

Evolves into Gyarados at Lv 20

Encounter rate

85% Common

Level

EV yield

1 Speed

1 in 1wild encounters

will be Magikarp — about 36s of fishing to catch one.

Catch odds

~2m

to catch one

Poke Ball34%

Great Ball34%

Ultra Ball34%

Nuzlocke

community tier

Score20

PickLottery

SourceEstimated

Shiny hunt

1/8,192

full odds

Base1/8,192

Expected48h 11m

Also found in 51 other locations

Blackthorn CityLv 5–40

100%Dark CaveLv 5–40

100%Dragon's DenLv 10–40

100%Lake of RageLv 10–40

100%Route 45Lv 5–24

100%Route 43Lv 10–40

100%Fuchsia CityLv 10–40

100%Cherrygrove CityLv 10–20

85%Goldenrod CityLv 10–20

85%Ecruteak CityLv 10–40

85%Ilex ForestLv 10–40

85%Mt. MortarLv 10–40

85%New Bark TownLv 10–20

85%Route 30Lv 10–40

85%Route 31Lv 10–40

85%Route 34Lv 10–20

85%Olivine CityLv 10–20

85%Route 32Lv 5–40

85%Mt. SilverLv 10–40

85%Slowpoke WellLv 10–40

85%Ruins of AlphLv 10–40

85%Union CaveLv 10–40

85%Whirl IslandsLv 10–20

85%Violet CityLv 10–40

85%Route 35Lv 10–40

85%Cerulean CityLv 10–40

85%Cinnabar IslandLv 10–20

85%Pallet TownLv 10–20

85%Tohjo FallsLv 10–40

85%Viridian CityLv 10–40

85%Vermilion CityLv 10–20

85%Cerulean GymLv 10–20

85%

Magikarp page →

#098

Krabby

Water

Evolves into Kingler at Lv 28

Encounter rate

60% Common

Level

EV yield

1 Attack

1 in 2wild encounters

will be Krabby — about 54s of fishing to catch one.

Catch odds

~2m

to catch one

Poke Ball30%

Great Ball34%

Ultra Ball34%

Nuzlocke

community tier

Score60

PickRisky

SourceDerived

Shiny hunt

1/8,192

full odds

Base1/8,192

Expected68h 16m

Krabby page →

#098

Krabby

Water

Evolves into Kingler at Lv 28

Encounter rate

55% Common

Level

EV yield

1 Attack

1 in 2wild encounters

will be Krabby — about 54s of fishing to catch one.

Catch odds

~2m

to catch one

Poke Ball30%

Great Ball34%

Ultra Ball34%

Nuzlocke

community tier

Score60

PickRisky

SourceDerived

Shiny hunt

1/8,192

full odds

Base1/8,192

Expected74h 29m

Krabby page →

#129

Magikarp

Water

Evolves into Gyarados at Lv 20

Encounter rate

35% Common

Level

EV yield

1 Speed

1 in 3wild encounters

will be Magikarp — about 1m of fishing to catch one.

Catch odds

~3m

to catch one

Poke Ball34%

Great Ball34%

Ultra Ball34%

Nuzlocke

community tier

Score20

PickLottery

SourceEstimated

Shiny hunt

1/8,192

full odds

Base1/8,192

Expected117h 2m

Magikarp page →

#222

Corsola

WaterRock

Encounter rate

30% Common

Level

EV yield

1 Defense, 1 Sp. Def

1 in 3wild encounters

will be Corsola — about 1m of fishing to catch one.

Catch odds

~8m-15m

to catch one

Poke Ball8%

Great Ball12%

Ultra Ball16%

Nuzlocke

community tier

Score20

PickLottery

SourceDerived

Shiny hunt

1/8,192

full odds

Base1/8,192

Expected136h 32m

Also found in 9 other locations

Cherrygrove CityLv 20–40

30%Goldenrod CityLv 20–40

30%Route 34Lv 20–40

30%Olivine CityLv 20–40

30%Route 40Lv 20–40

30%Union CaveLv 20–40

30%Route 19Lv 20–40

30%Route 14Lv 20–40

30%Cerulean GymLv 20–40

30%

Corsola page →

#120

Staryu

Water

Evolves into Starmie with an item

Encounter rate

30% Common

Level

EV yield

1 Speed

1 in 3wild encounters

will be Staryu — about 1m of fishing to catch one.

Catch odds

~4m

to catch one

Poke Ball30%

Great Ball34%

Ultra Ball34%

Nuzlocke

community tier

Score40

PickRisky

SourceDerived

Shiny hunt

1/8,192

full odds

Base1/8,192

Expected136h 32m

Staryu page →

#098

Krabby

Water

Evolves into Kingler at Lv 28

Encounter rate

15% Uncommon

Level

EV yield

1 Attack

1 in 7wild encounters

will be Krabby — about 3m of fishing to catch one.

Catch odds

~6m-7m

to catch one

Poke Ball30%

Great Ball34%

Ultra Ball34%

Nuzlocke

community tier

Score60

PickRisky

SourceDerived

Shiny hunt

1/8,192

full odds

Base1/8,192

Expected273h 4m

Krabby page →

#222

Corsola

WaterRock

Encounter rate

10% Rare

Level

EV yield

1 Defense, 1 Sp. Def

1 in 10wild encounters

will be Corsola — about 7m of fishing to catch one.

Catch odds

~19m-38m

to catch one

Poke Ball8%

Great Ball12%

Ultra Ball16%

Nuzlocke

community tier

Score20

PickLottery

SourceDerived

Shiny hunt

1/8,192

full odds

Base1/8,192

Expected409h 36m

Corsola page →

#120

Staryu

Water

Evolves into Starmie with an item

Encounter rate

10% Rare

Level

EV yield

1 Speed

1 in 10wild encounters

will be Staryu — about 7m of fishing to catch one.

Catch odds

~9m-10m

to catch one

Poke Ball30%

Great Ball34%

Ultra Ball34%

Nuzlocke

community tier

Score40

PickRisky

SourceDerived

Shiny hunt

1/8,192

full odds

Base1/8,192

Expected409h 36m

Staryu page →

#099

Kingler

Water

Encounter rate

10% Rare

Level

EV yield

2 Attack

1 in 10wild encounters

will be Kingler — about 7m of fishing to catch one.

Also found in 10 other locations

Whirl IslandsLv 40–40

20%Cherrygrove CityLv 40–40

10%Goldenrod CityLv 40–40

10%Route 34Lv 40–40

10%Olivine CityLv 40–40

10%Route 40Lv 40–40

10%Union CaveLv 40–40

10%Route 19Lv 40–40

10%Route 14Lv 40–40

10%Cerulean GymLv 40–40

10%

Kingler page →

#213

Shuckle

BugRock

Encounter rate

10% Rare

Level

EV yield

1 Defense, 1 Sp. Def

1 in 10wild encounters

will be Shuckle — about 7m of walking through grass to catch one.

Catch odds

~9m-12m

to catch one

Poke Ball25%

Great Ball34%

Ultra Ball34%

Nuzlocke

community tier

Score80

PickReliable

SourceEstimated

Shiny hunt

1/8,192

full odds

Base1/8,192

Expected409h 36m

Also found in 2 other locations

#073

Tentacruel

WaterPoison

Encounter rate

10% Rare

Level

20–24

EV yield

2 Sp. Def

1 in 10wild encounters

will be Tentacruel — about 7m of surfing to catch one.

Catch odds

~19m-38m

to catch one

Poke Ball8%

Great Ball12%

Ultra Ball16%

Nuzlocke

community tier

Score80

PickReliable

SourceDerived

Shiny hunt

1/8,192

full odds

Base1/8,192

Expected409h 36m

Also found in 19 other locations

Route 41Lv 20–40

30%Whirl IslandsLv 20–24

30%New Bark TownLv 20–40

20%Olivine CityLv 20–40

20%Cinnabar IslandLv 35–40

20%Route 21Lv 35–40

20%Route 20Lv 35–40

20%Pallet TownLv 35–40

20%Route 26Lv 30–40

20%Route 27Lv 20–40

20%Vermilion CityLv 35–40

20%Cherrygrove CityLv 20–24

10%Route 34Lv 20–24

10%Route 32Lv 20–24

10%Route 40Lv 20–24

10%Union CaveLv 20–24

ITEMS & SHOP

The Cianwood pharmacy hands over the Secret Potion that cures the sick Ampharos at the Olivine lighthouse, sending Jasmine back to her gym. Chuck's wife gives HM02 Fly after you beat him, with a hidden Max Ether on the shore.

Key item1

Secret Potion

HM1

HM02 Fly

Hidden2

Max Ether

Revive

Mart5

Full Heal₱600

Hyper Potion₱1,200

Potion₱300

Revive₱1,500

Super Potion₱700

KEY ITEM

Secret Potion

From the Cianwood City Pharmacy after talking with Jasmine at the Olivine Lighthouse

Effect

Fully heals any Pokemon.

HM02 Fly

Gift from Chuck's wife outside of the Gym after earning the Storm Badge

Move

FlyFlyingPhysical

Power

Accuracy

95%

The user of Fly will fly up high on the first turn, disappearing from view and becoming invulnerable to most attacks.

HIDDEN

Max Ether

Northwest of the Photo Studio (requires Rock Smash) (hidden)

Effect

Fully restores PP of one move.

HIDDEN

Revive

Under rock in north area, near Pokémon Seer's house (requires Rock Smash) (hidden)

Effect

Restores a fainted Pokemon to 1/2 HP.

MART

Full Heal

For sale₱600

Eliminates all status problems.

MART

Hyper Potion

For sale₱1,200

Restores Pokemon HP by 200.

MART

Potion

For sale₱300

Restores Pokemon HP by 20.

MART

Revive

For sale₱1,500

Restores a fainted Pokemon to 1/2 HP.

MART

Super Potion

For sale₱700

Restores Pokemon HP by 50.

Key item1

Secret Potion

KEY ITEM

Secret Potion

From the Cianwood City Pharmacy after talking with Jasmine at the Olivine Lighthouse

Effect

Fully heals any Pokemon.

HM1

HM02 Fly

Gift from Chuck's wife outside of the Gym after earning the Storm Badge

Move

FlyFlyingPhysical

Power

Accuracy

95%

The user of Fly will fly up high on the first turn, disappearing from view and becoming invulnerable to most attacks.

Hidden2

Max Ether

HIDDEN

Max Ether

Northwest of the Photo Studio (requires Rock Smash) (hidden)

Effect

Fully restores PP of one move.

Revive

HIDDEN

Revive

Under rock in north area, near Pokémon Seer's house (requires Rock Smash) (hidden)

Effect

Restores a fainted Pokemon to 1/2 HP.

Mart5

Full Heal

MART

Full Heal

For sale₱600

Eliminates all status problems.

Hyper Potion

MART

Hyper Potion

For sale₱1,200

Restores Pokemon HP by 200.

Potion

MART

Potion

For sale₱300

Restores Pokemon HP by 20.

Revive

MART

Revive

For sale₱1,500

Restores a fainted Pokemon to 1/2 HP.

Super Potion

MART

Super Potion

For sale₱700

Restores Pokemon HP by 50.

TRAINERS

Four Black Belts and their leader Chuck run pure Fighting in Cianwood, his Poliwrath the standout at level 30. Expect a straight slugfest of punches and kicks.

Gym leader1

ChuckLv 30₱3,000

Trainer4

LaoLv 27₱648

LungLv 25₱600

NobLv 25₱600

YoshiLv 27₱648

TRAINER

Lao

Party

Highest Lv

Reward

₱648

Party

Ability-NatureFixedItem-

Comet Punch

Thunder Punch

Ice Punch

Fire Punch

Type

FLYING

PSYCHIC

Win: ₱648

TRAINER

Lung

Party

Highest Lv

Reward

₱600

Party

Ability-NatureFixedItem-

Leer

Low Kick

Karate Chop

Fury Swipes

Ability-NatureFixedItem-

Leer

Low Kick

Karate Chop

Fury Swipes

Ability-NatureFixedItem-

Low Kick

Rage

Karate Chop

Fury Swipes

Type

FLYING

PSYCHIC

Win: ₱600

TRAINER

Nob

Party

Highest Lv

Reward

₱600

Party

Ability-NatureFixedItem-

Leer

Focus Energy

Karate Chop

Seismic Toss

Ability-NatureFixedItem-

Leer

Karate Chop

Seismic Toss

Rock Slide

Type

FLYING

PSYCHIC

Win: ₱600

TRAINER

Yoshi

Party

Highest Lv

Reward

₱648

Party

Ability-NatureFixedItem-

Double Kick

Meditate

Jump Kick

Focus Energy

Type

FLYING

PSYCHIC

Win: ₱648

GYM LEADER

Chuck

Party

Highest Lv

Reward

₱3,000

Party

Ability-NatureFixedItem-

Leer

Rage

Karate Chop

Fury Swipes

Ability-NatureFixedItem-

Hypnosis

Mind Reader

Surf

Dynamic Punch

Type

FLYING

PSYCHIC

Win: ₱3,000

Cianwood City Guide

Stop by the pharmacy for the SecretPotion that cures Olivine's sick Ampharos. A man in town hands over a free Shuckle, and beating Chuck at the Gym earns Fly from his wife. You reach Cianwood by surfing across from Olivine.
Sixteen, double the usual eight. You clear Johto's eight Gyms first, then sail to Kanto after the Elite Four for eight more. Kanto's lineup shifted in the years since Red and Blue: Janine took over the Fuchsia Gym from her father Koga, and Blue, the old Kanto rival, now runs the Viridian Gym.
They do, thanks to the game's internal clock. Goldenrod's haircut brothers raise a Pokemon's friendship on a set schedule, some shops stock special goods only on certain days, and a few people hand out a different gift each day. Check what day it is before you write a town off as finished.