HeartGold & SoulSilver Mt. Mortar
Johto's biggest cave floods the gap off Route 42 in a sprawl of side-passages. A fighter who shut himself in its furthest room hands over a Tyrogue the day someone finally outlasts him.
Mt. Mortar is in Johto. In the story you arrive from Route 42 to the south and it comes before Cliff Edge Gate.
MT. MORTAR MAP
Three mouths on Route 42 feed into Mt. Mortar's four linked chambers, where Surf and Waterfall thread the inner pools down toward its lowest room.
Mt. Mortar Walkthrough
1F Entrance
- Walk in by the west mouth on Route 42.
- Head north through that pocket and climb the ladder up to 1F Back.
1F Back
Find a hidden Nugget west of it at the southern end of the path.
- Follow the southern passage east past the middle ladder, where Poke Maniac HarrisonPoké Maniac Harrison₱1,088
NidokingLv 17
NidoqueenLv 17Weak toWaterIceGroundPsychic battles you. - Double back west, push the boulder with StrengthMoveStrengthNormalClassPhysicalPower80Accuracy100%PP15The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. and search the crater just north of it for a hidden Max Repel.
- Wind north through the central area to face Super Nerd MarkusSuper Nerd Markus₱912
SlowpokeLv 19Weak toElectricGrassBugGhostDark. - Take the middle ladder down to 1F Entrance.
- Walk on from the foot of that ladder to the east mouth and out onto Route 42.
Protector
Nugget
Full Incense1F Entrance
- Enter by the middle mouth on Route 42 and surf north up the long pool.
- Climb the waterfall at its north end and take the ladder up to 2F.
Requires HM07 WaterfallMoveWaterfallWaterClassPhysicalPower80Accuracy100%PP15The user charges at the foe rapidly, and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall. + Rising Badge
2F
Pick up an ElixirElixirIt restores the PP of all the moves learned by the targeted Pokemon by 10 points each., a Max PotionMax PotionA spray-type medicine for wounds. It completely restores the HP of a single Pokemon., a hidden Hyper PotionHyper PotionA spray-type medicine for wounds. It restores the HP of one Pokemon by 200 points. and a hidden HP UpHP UpA nutritious drink for Pokemon. It raises the base HP of a single Pokemon. too.
- Super Nerd HughSuper Nerd Hugh₱1,872
SeadraLv 39Weak toElectricGrass battles you northwest of the ladder from 1F Entrance. - SurfMoveSurfWaterClassSpecialPower95Accuracy100%PP15It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. west to the southwest corner and take the Rare CandyRare CandyA candy that is packed with energy. It raises the level of a single Pokemon by one.Southwest corner.
- SurfMoveSurfWaterClassSpecialPower95Accuracy100%PP15It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. back east and north to collect TM40 Aerial AceTMTM40 Aerial AceFlyingClassPhysicalPower60Accuracy—PP20The user confounds the foe with speed, then strikes. The attack lands without fail.WhereNortheast of Super Nerd Hugh, northeast of where Hugh stood.
- Pick up the Dragon ScaleDragon ScaleA thick and tough scale. Dragon-type Pokemon may be holding this item when caught.East of the ladder to 1F (back) east of the ladder in the far northwest, then climb down that ladder to 1F Back.
Highest-level fight · fight 1Super Nerd HughSeadraLv 39₱1,872SeadraLv 39
Rare Candy
TM40 Aerial Ace
Dragon Scale1F Back
- Follow the ledge east from the 2F ladder, then wind back south and west.
- Climb down the ladder at the end of that loop to B1F.
IronB1F
- Before you need SurfMoveSurfWaterClassSpecialPower95Accuracy100%PP15It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. again, search the lone rock east of the ladder from 1F Back for a hidden Max Revive.
- Carry on to the east end, where Black Belt KiyoBlack Belt Kiyo₱816
HitmonleeLv 34
HitmonchanLv 34Weak toFlyingPsychic battles you and then gives you the Tyrogue. - Walk back west and south and push the boulder with StrengthMoveStrengthNormalClassPhysicalPower80Accuracy100%PP15The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. to open the pools.
Max ReviveSearch the northern wall west of that ladder for a hidden Ultra Ball.
- SurfMoveSurfWaterClassSpecialPower95Accuracy100%PP15It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. east to the patch of land northeast of the ladder from 1F Entrance and take the Max EtherMax EtherIt fully restores the PP of a single selected move that has been learned by the target Pokemon.On the patch of land northeast of the ladder from 1F (entrance) (requires Surf).
- SurfMoveSurfWaterClassSpecialPower95Accuracy100%PP15It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. on to the platform east of the ladder from 1F Entrance for the Full Restore.
- Climb that ladder up to 1F Entrance beside the middle mouth and walk out onto Route 42.
PP Up
Carbos
Max Ether
Full RestorePokemon Encounters
Defeat the Karate King deep inside and he hands over a Tyrogue, the prize of the cave. Machop and its Machoke evolution patrol the floors heavily, Marill crowds the water edge at 40 percent when its swarm is up, and the rods pull Goldeen up to level 40.
Old Rod2
Good Rod2
Super Rod3
Old Rod2Good Rod2Super Rod3Old Rod2Good Rod2Super Rod3Tyrogue
ITEMS
Mt. Mortar packs two evolution items in one dungeon: a Dragon Scale to turn Seadra into Kingdra and a Protector to push Rhydon to Rhyperior. TM40 Aerial Ace and a Rare Candy add to the haul, with a hidden Nugget in the back rooms.
TM40 Aerial Ace
Aerial Ace deals damage and ignores changes to the Accuracy and Evasion stats.
TM40 Aerial Ace
Aerial Ace deals damage and ignores changes to the Accuracy and Evasion stats.
Iron
A nutritious drink for Pokemon. It raises the base Defense stat of a single Pokemon.
Rare Candy
A candy that is packed with energy. It raises the level of a single Pokemon by one.
HP Up
A nutritious drink for Pokemon. It raises the base HP of a single Pokemon.
Rare Candy
A candy that is packed with energy. It raises the level of a single Pokemon by one.
Carbos
A nutritious drink for Pokemon. It raises the base Speed stat of a single Pokemon.
PP Up
It slightly raises the maximum PP of a selected move that has been learned by the target Pokemon.
Ether
It restores the PP of a Pokemon's selected move by a maximum of 10 points.
Full Incense
An item to be held by a Pokemon. It is an exotic-smelling incense that makes the holder bloated and slow moving.
Iron Ball
A Pokemon held item that cuts Speed. It makes Flying-type and levitating holders susceptible to Ground moves.
Max Revive
A medicine that revives a fainted Pokemon. It fully restores the Pokemon's HP.
Nugget
A nugget of pure gold that gives off a lustrous gleam. It can be sold at a high price to shops.
Protector
A protective item of some sort. It is extremely stiff and heavy. It is loved by a certain Pokemon.
Revive
A medicine that revives a fainted Pokemon. It restores half the Pokemon's maximum HP.
Ultra Ball
An ultra-performance Ball that provides a higher Pokemon catch rate than a Great Ball.
Dragon Scale
A thick and tough scale. Dragon-type Pokemon may be holding this item when caught.
Elixir
It restores the PP of all the moves learned by the targeted Pokemon by 10 points each.
Escape Rope
A long, durable rope. Use it to escape instantly from a cave or a dungeon.
Max Potion
A spray-type medicine for wounds. It completely restores the HP of a single Pokemon.
Full Restore
A medicine that fully restores the HP and heals any status problems of a single Pokemon.
Hyper Potion
A spray-type medicine for wounds. It restores the HP of one Pokemon by 200 points.
Max Ether
It fully restores the PP of a single selected move that has been learned by the target Pokemon.
Ether
It restores the PP of a Pokemon's selected move by a maximum of 10 points.
Max Repel
An item that prevents weak wild Pokemon from appearing for 250 steps after its use.
Nugget
A nugget of pure gold that gives off a lustrous gleam. It can be sold at a high price to shops.
Revive
A medicine that revives a fainted Pokemon. It restores half the Pokemon's maximum HP.
Full Heal
A spray-type medicine. It heals all the status problems of a single Pokemon.
Full Restore
A medicine that fully restores the HP and heals any status problems of a single Pokemon.
Hyper Potion
A spray-type medicine for wounds. It restores the HP of one Pokemon by 200 points.
Max Revive
A medicine that revives a fainted Pokemon. It fully restores the Pokemon's HP.
Ultra Ball
An ultra-performance Ball that provides a higher Pokemon catch rate than a Great Ball.
TRAINERS
Black Belt Kiyo waits deep in the cave with Fighting-types up to level 34, the standout among a scatter of Poke Maniacs and Super Nerds. Mortar is more about exploring than fighting, so the battles are sparse.
Mt. Mortar Guide
Deep inside Mt. Mortar on Route 42, past the Waterfall Cave entrance, the Karate King Kiyo fights you with a Level 34 Hitmonlee and a Level 34 Hitmonchan. Beat him with a free party slot and he gives you a Level 10 Tyrogue, the only one in the game. You will need Surf and Waterfall to reach him.