Pokemon Walkthrough

Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver Walkthrough

59 story stops from New Bark Town to Indigo Plateau, then 7 postgame stops, in play order

HeartGold & SoulSilver

Full Walkthrough: Every Stop in Play Order

108 stops18 chapters104 full walkthroughs

Every stop of Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver in the order you reach it: 59 story stops from New Bark Town to Indigo Plateau, in chapters that end at each of the 16 gyms (Falkner, Bugsy, Whitney, Morty, Chuck, Jasmine, Pryce, Clair, Lt. Surge, Sabrina, Misty, Erika, Janine, Brock, Blaine and Blue). The Pokemon League chapter covers the Elite Four, Will, Koga, Bruno and Karen, and Lance as Champion. The postgame adds 7 stops from Route 19 to Embedded Tower. Of the stops, 104 link to a full location walkthrough.

Zephyr Badge: Falkner

Violet City Gym, Flying type, ace Lv 13
7 stops · 23 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Zephyr BadgeGym badge
  • TM51 RoostFlying type
  • $1,560Prize money
Boss

Falkner

Violet City Gym, Flying type

  • Pidgey, Lv 9
  • Pidgeotto, Lv 13, ace
New23 Pokemon
Hoothoot, Pidgey, Sentret, Shinx, Minun, Plusle, Rattata, Caterpie (HG), Weedle (SS), Ledyba (SS), Spinarak (HG), Bidoof, Buizel, Linoone, Whismur, Kakuna (SS), Metapod (HG), Bellsprout, Gastly, Chatot, Meditite, Spinda, Zigzagoon
Return
HM01 Cut, come back to Route 29, Route 30, Route 31HM08 Rock Climb, come back to Cherrygrove City
  1. 1
    New Bark TownPick 1 of Chikorita / Cyndaquil / Totodile5 items

    Your journey starts at home in New Bark Town, where your mom sends you next door to Professor Elm's lab because he has a favor to ask.

    Get
    Pick 1ChikoritaLv 5CyndaquilLv 5TotodileLv 5PotionhiddenEverstone
    Come back
    Master Balllater visitS.S. Ticketlater visitPotionlater visitChinchouGood RodExeggcuteHeadbuttHoothootHeadbuttLanturnSuper RodLedybaHeadbuttSSMagikarpGood RodPinecoHeadbuttShellderGood Rod+3 more species
    Next stop Route 29, to the westFull New Bark Town walkthrough
    Guide
  2. 2
    Route 29New: Hoothoot, Pidgey, Sentret +42 items 7 new

    On your first Route 29 crossing, keep moving west; Lyra or Ethan's catching lesson waits until you have returned home and finished the lab errand.

    Get
    Potion
    New
    HoothootPidgeySentretShinxMinunPlusleRattata
    Need
    Cut Treex2HM01 Cut+ Hive BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    Twisted Spoonlater visitExeggcuteHeadbuttLedybaHeadbuttSSPinecoHeadbuttSpinarakHeadbuttHG
    Next stop Cherrygrove City, to the westFull Route 29 walkthrough
    Guide
  3. 3
    Cherrygrove CityShop: Heal Ball, Poke Ball +13 trainers 2 items

    Walking into Cherrygrove City from Route 29, you are stopped by an old man who insists on showing you around, so follow him before you explore.

    Fight
    Highest levelPasserby BoyLv 5+2 more trainers
    Need
    Rock Climb WallHM08 Rock Climb+ Earth BadgeReturn later
    Shop
    Heal Ball$300Poke Ball$200Potion$300
    Come back
    Mystic Waterlater visitNuggetlater visithiddenCorsolaGood RodExeggcuteHeadbuttKinglerSuper RodKrabbyGood RodLedybaHeadbuttSSMagikarpGood RodPinecoHeadbuttSpinarakHeadbuttHG+4 more species+1 seen earlier
    Next stop Route 30, to the northFull Cherrygrove City walkthrough
    Guide
  4. 4
    Route 30New: Caterpie (HG), Weedle (SS), Ledyba (SS) +73 trainers 7 items 10 new

    On your first walk up Route 30 from Cherrygrove City, two battling youngsters block the west path, so take the east path to Mr. Pokemon's house. Once you can Surf, the route's two ponds have their own encounters.

    Fight
    Highest levelYoungster MikeyLv 4+2 more trainers
    Get
    Apricorn BoxMystery EggBlue OrbRed OrbExp ShareHP Up
    New
    CaterpieHGWeedleSSLedybaSSSpinarakHGBidoofBuizelLinooneWhismurKakunaSSMetapodHG+3 seen earlier
    Need
    Cut TreeHM01 Cut+ Hive BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    Antidotelater visitExeggcuteHeadbuttMagikarpGood RodPinecoHeadbuttPoliwagGood RodPoliwhirlSurf
    Next stop Route 31, to the northFull Route 30 walkthrough
    Guide
  5. 5
    Route 31New: Bellsprout1 trainer 3 items 1 new

    Coming up from Route 30, you step onto Route 31 at its south edge, below the cave mouth to the north.

    Get
    Vs RecorderPoke Ball
    New
    Bellsprout+13 seen earlier
    Need
    Cut Treex2HM01 Cut+ Hive BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    TM44 Restlater visitExeggcuteHeadbuttMagikarpGood RodPinecoHeadbuttPoliwagGood RodPoliwhirlSurf
    Next stop Violet City, to the westFull Route 31 walkthrough
    Guide
  6. 6
    Violet CityLeader Falkner Lv 133 trainers 5 items

    The gym lift stays blocked until you beat the Sprout Tower elder. Later, Surf reaches the Rare Candy across the eastern water and Rock Smash opens a hidden Hyper Potion on the path between the Pokemon Center and academy.

    Fight
    Leader FalknerLv 13+2 more trainers
    Get
    GiftTogepiLv 1GiftMareepLv 1GiftWooperLv 1GiftSlugmaLv 1PP UpRare CandyHyper Potionhidden+2 more itemsTradeBellsprout for Onix
    Shop
    Net Ball$1,000
    Come back
    ExeggcuteHeadbuttMagikarpGood RodPinecoHeadbuttPoliwagGood RodPoliwhirlSurfWhiscashGood Rod+1 seen earlier
    Next stop Sprout Tower, to the northFull Violet City walkthrough
    Guide
  7. 7
    Sprout TowerNew: Gastly, Chatot, Meditite +211 trainers 1 item 5 new

    Sprout Tower's lower walkways never meet, so you climb, drop back and climb again between the first two floors before any ladder reaches the top.

    Fight
    Highest levelElder LiLv 10+10 more trainers
    Get
    TM70 Flash
    New
    GastlyChatotMedititeSpindaZigzagoon+1 seen earlier
    Next stop Route 32Full Sprout Tower walkthrough
    Guide

Hive Badge: Bugsy

Azalea Town Gym, Bug type, ace Lv 17
8 stops · 41 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Hive BadgeGym badge
  • TM89 U-turnBug type
  • $1,800Prize money
Boss

Bugsy

Azalea Town Gym, Bug type

  • Scyther, Lv 17, ace
  • Kakuna, Lv 15
  • Metapod, Lv 15
New41 Pokemon
Magikarp, Wooper, Ekans (SS), Mareep, Qwilfish, Tentacool, Hoppip, Zubat, Unown, Natu, Poliwag, Smeargle, Geodude, Raticate, Sandshrew (HG), Absol, Bronzor, Chingling, Golbat, Makuhita, Goldeen, Krabby, Onix, Lapras, Spearow, Slowpoke, Oddish, Pineco, Budew, Carnivine, Numel, Spoink, Paras, Beedrill (SS), Butterfree (HG), Noctowl, Drowzee, Ralts, Exeggcute, Abra, Ditto
Return
HM01 Cut, come back to Route 32, Ilex ForestHM06 Rock Smash, come back to Route 32HM04 Strength, come back to Union Cave, Slowpoke Well
  1. 8
    Route 32New: Magikarp, Wooper, Ekans (SS) +58 trainers 8 items 8 new

    Come back with HM01 Cut and the Hive Badge, and the man on the ledge on the northern side of the route hands you TM05 Roar. Then collect the hidden Super Potion next to the trees west of him.

    Fight
    Highest levelFisherman JustinLv 15+7 more trainers
    Get
    TM09 Bullet SeedOld RodHeart ScalehiddenPoison Barb
    New
    MagikarpOld RodWooperEkansSSMareepQwilfishOld RodTentacoolOld RodHoppip10%Zubat5%+6 seen earlier
    Need
    Cut TreeHM01 Cut+ Hive BadgeReturn laterRock Smash RockHM06 Rock Smash+ Zephyr BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    TM05 Roarlater visitMiracle Seedlater visitSuper Potionlater visithiddenShell Belllater visitExeggcuteHeadbuttPinecoHeadbuttQuagsireSurfTentacruelSurf+1 seen earlier
    Next stop Ruins of Alph, to the northFull Route 32 walkthrough
    Guide
  2. 9
    Ruins of AlphNew: Unown, Natu, Poliwag +12 trainers 8 items 4 new

    Every chamber here is a tile puzzle whose floor collapses once you finish it and drops you into the underground hall below.

    Get
    Unown ReportRare CandyhiddenHyper PotionNuggethidden+5 more items
    New
    UnownNatuPoliwagOld RodSmeargle10%+5 seen earlier
    Come back
    Psychic NathanLv 26, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 17 gym aceGeodudeRock SmashQuagsireSurf+1 seen earlier
    Next stop Union CaveFull Ruins of Alph walkthrough
    Guide
  3. 10
    Union CaveNew: Geodude, Raticate, Sandshrew (HG) +920 trainers 5 items 12 new

    On foot you can only follow the dry passage through Union Cave, and the water you pass waits for a later trip with Surf.

    Fight
    Highest levelAce Trainer EmmaLv 28+13 more trainers
    Get
    Big PearlhiddenCalciumhiddenElixir
    New
    GeodudeRaticateSandshrewHGAbsolBronzorChinglingGolbatMakuhitaGoldeenOld RodKrabbyOld RodOnix10%Lapras+3 seen earlier
    Need
    Strength BoulderHM04 Strength+ Plain BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    TM39 Rock Tomblater visitRevivelater visithiddenHiker LeonardLv 25, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 17 gym aceHiker PhillipLv 25, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 17 gym acePoké Maniac AndrewLv 24, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 17 gym acePoké Maniac CalvinLv 26, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 17 gym aceAce Trainer NickLv 26, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 17 gym aceAce Trainer GwenLv 26, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 17 gym aceQuagsireSurfSeakingSuper RodCorsolaGood RodKinglerSuper RodStaryuGood RodTentacruelSurf+2 seen earlier
    Next stop Route 33, to the southFull Union Cave walkthrough
    Guide
  4. 11
    Route 33New: Spearow1 trainer 1 new

    Rain falls on Route 33 every time you pass through, so the wet weather here is part of the route, never a passing shower.

    New
    Spearow+7 seen earlier
    Come back
    AipomHeadbuttHGHeracrossHeadbuttHG
    Next stop Azalea Town, to the westFull Route 33 walkthrough
    Guide
  5. 12
    Azalea TownRival Silver Lv 186 trainers 2 items

    Team Rocket guards the Slowpoke Well when you reach Azalea Town, and only Kurt can clear it.

    Fight
    Rival SilverLv 18Leader BugsyLv 17+4 more trainers
    Get
    Fast BallCharcoal
    Shop
    Escape Rope$550Repel$350Super Potion$700
    Come back
    AipomHeadbuttHeracrossHeadbutt+1 seen earlier
    Next stop Slowpoke Well, to the northFull Azalea Town walkthrough
    Guide
  6. 13
    Slowpoke WellExecutive Proton Lv 124 trainers 3 items 1 new

    On your first trip down the Slowpoke Well you clear the upper floor on foot, and beating Proton sends you back to Azalea Town.

    Fight
    Executive ProtonLv 12Team Rocket Gruntx3Lv 9 to 11
    Get
    TM18 Rain DanceKings Rock
    New
    Slowpoke+8 seen earlier
    Need
    Strength BoulderHM04 Strength+ Plain BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    Full Heallater visithiddenSeakingSuper RodSlowbroSurf
    Next stop Ilex ForestFull Slowpoke Well walkthrough
    Guide
  7. 14
    Ilex ForestNew: Oddish, Pineco, Budew +72 items 10 new

    Ilex Forest opens on a herding job: the charcoal maker's two Farfetch'd turn toward any twig pile you step on, so you catch them from behind.

    Get
    Big Mushroomhidden
    New
    OddishPinecoHeadbuttBudewCarnivineNumelSpoinkParasBeedrillHeadbutt · 10%SSButterfreeHeadbutt · 10%HGNoctowlHeadbutt · 10%+8 seen earlier
    Need
    Cut TreeHM01 Cut+ Hive BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    HM01 Cutlater visitGolduckSurfPichuMystery Gift eventPsyduckSurf
    Next stop Route 34, to the northFull Ilex Forest walkthrough
    Guide
  8. 15
    Route 34New: Drowzee, Ralts, Exeggcute +29 trainers 6 items 5 new

    Coming out of the gatehouse from Ilex Forest, four trainers stand between its north door and the Day-Care, and one can call you later with a gift.

    Fight
    Highest levelAce Trainer KateLv 28+6 more trainers
    Get
    TM63 EmbargoTM12 TauntLeaf StoneNuggetRare Candyhidden+1 more item
    New
    DrowzeeRaltsExeggcuteHeadbuttAbra10%Ditto5%+11 seen earlier
    Come back
    Ace Trainer JennLv 26, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 17 gym aceAce Trainer IreneLv 24, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 17 gym aceCorsolaGood RodKinglerSuper RodStaryuGood RodTentacruelSurf+1 seen earlier
    Next stop Goldenrod City, to the northFull Route 34 walkthrough
    Guide

Plain Badge: Whitney

Goldenrod City Gym, Normal type, ace Lv 19
2 stops
Earn
  • Plain BadgeGym badge
  • TM45 AttractNormal type
  • $2,280Prize money
Boss

Whitney

Goldenrod City Gym, Normal type

  • Clefairy, Lv 17
  • Miltank, Lv 19, ace
  1. 16
    Goldenrod CityLeader Whitney Lv 195 trainers 2 items 2 gifts

    Treat Goldenrod City as a list of doors, and start at the Game Corner prize counter once you have coins to spend.

    Fight
    Leader WhitneyLv 19+4 more trainers
    Get
    GiftTM27 Return or TM21 FrustrationGiftTM21 FrustrationPrizeAbraLv 15, 200 CoinsPrizeDratiniLv 15, 2,100 CoinsPrizeEkansLv 15, 700 CoinsHGPrizeSandshrewLv 15, 700 CoinsSSBicycleTradeDrowzee for Machop
    Shop
    TM14 Blizzard$5,500TM15 Hyper Beam$7,500TM16 Light Screen$2,000TM17 Protect$2,000TM22 Solar Beam$3,000TM25 Thunder$5,500+14 more for sale
    Come back
    GiftEeveeLv 5, From Bill, later visitSquirt Bottlelater visit
    Next stop Goldenrod UndergroundFull Goldenrod City walkthrough
    Guide
  2. 17
    Goldenrod UndergroundRival Silver Lv 3221 trainers 9 items

    Below Goldenrod City, the Goldenrod Underground opens with a short stairwell from each city entrance.

    Fight
    Rival SilverLv 32Team Rocket Gruntx7Lv 24 to 27+11 more trainers
    Get
    TM82 Sleep TalkCard KeyFashion CaseFull HealSmoke BallUltra Ball+3 more items
    Shop
    Energy Powder$500Energy Root$800Heal Powder$450Revival Herb$2,800
    Come back
    Burglar OrsonLv 26, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 19 gym aceBurglar DuncanLv 25, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 19 gym ace
    Next stop Route 35Full Goldenrod Underground walkthrough
    Guide

Fog Badge: Morty

Ecruteak City Gym, Ghost type, ace Lv 25
9 stops · 28 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Fog BadgeGym badge
  • TM30 Shadow BallGhost type
  • $2,760Prize money
Boss

Morty

Ecruteak City Gym, Ghost type

  • Gastly, Lv 21
  • Haunter, Lv 21
  • Gengar, Lv 25, ace
  • Haunter, Lv 23
New28 Pokemon
Yanma, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Caterpie (SS), Weedle (HG), Kakuna (HG), Metapod (SS), Sunkern, Beedrill (HG), Butterfree (SS), Pinsir, Scyther, Venonat, Growlithe (HG), Vulpix (SS), Stantler, Sudowoodo, Pidgeotto, Koffing, Magmar, Snubbull, Meowth (SS), Magnemite, Farfetch'd, Miltank, Tauros, Entei, Raikou
Return
HM04 Strength, come back to Burned TowerHM08 Rock Climb, come back to Route 38, Route 39
  1. 18
    Route 35New: Yanma, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂17 trainers 4 items 3 new

    Before you enter Route 35 from Goldenrod City, speak to the southern gate guard about the letter his Spearow is carrying.

    Fight
    Highest levelFirebreather Walt*Lv 58+9 more trainers
    Get
    TM66 PaybackGiftSpearowLv 20Grass MailNuggethiddenHp Up
    New
    YanmaNidoran♀Nidoran♂+15 seen earlier
    Need
    Cut TreeHM01 Cut+ Hive Badge
    Come back
    Juggler Irwin**Lv 34, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 25 gym aceJuggler Irwin**Lv 42, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 25 gym aceJuggler Irwin**Lv 51, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 25 gym aceBug Catcher Arnie*Lv 36, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 25 gym aceBug Catcher Arnie*Lv 43, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 25 gym aceBug Catcher Arnie*Lv 56, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 25 gym aceFirebreather WaltLv 32, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 25 gym aceGolduckSurfPsyduckSurf
    Next stop National Park, to the northFull Route 35 walkthrough
    Guide
  2. 19
    National ParkNew: Caterpie (SS), Weedle (HG), Kakuna (HG) +74 trainers 5 items 10 new

    The fenced field around the pond holds every trainer in National Park, and Pokefan Beverly sometimes gives out a Nugget once you have her number.

    Fight
    Highest levelLass KriseLv 17+3 more trainers
    Get
    TM28 DigQuick ClawNuggetSoothe Bell+1 more item
    New
    CaterpieSSWeedleHGKakunaHGMetapodSSSunkernBeedrill5%HGButterfree5%SSPinsir5%Scyther5%Venonat5%+10 seen earlier
    Come back
    Beautiflyafter the ChampionCascoonafter the ChampionCombeeafter the ChampionDustoxafter the ChampionIllumiseafter the ChampionKricketotafter the ChampionKricketuneafter the ChampionNincadaafter the Champion+4 more species
    Next stop Route 36, to the eastFull National Park walkthrough
    Guide
  3. 20
    Route 36New: Growlithe (HG), Vulpix (SS), Stantler +12 trainers 4 items 4 new

    Coming through from National Park, you share Route 36 with Psychic Mark and School Kid Alan.

    Get
    HM06 Rock SmashBerry PotsHard StoneFire Stone
    New
    GrowlitheHGVulpixSSStantler5%Sudowoodo+11 seen earlier
    Need
    SudowoodoSquirt Bottle
    Next stop Route 37, to the northFull Route 36 walkthrough
    Guide
  4. 21
    Route 37New: Pidgeotto4 trainers 1 gift 1 new

    A short walk north from Route 36 to Ecruteak City, Route 37 keeps its battles in the south half.

    Fight
    Highest levelPsychic GregLv 17+3 more trainers
    Get
    GiftMagnet
    New
    Pidgeotto5%+12 seen earlier
    Next stop Ecruteak City, to the northFull Route 37 walkthrough
    Guide
  5. 22
    Ecruteak CityLeader Morty Lv 2511 trainers 4 items 1 gift

    With eight badges and the lab visit that follows, come back: the Kimono Girls battle you in the Dance Theater. In HeartGold you receive the Clear Bell; in SoulSilver you receive the Tidal Bell.

    Fight
    Leader MortyLv 25Team Rocket GruntLv 12+4 more trainers
    Get
    HM03 SurfClear BellTidal BellGiftDowsing MachineRare Candyhidden
    Come back
    Kimono Girl ZukiLv 38, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 25 gym aceKimono Girl NaokoLv 38, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 25 gym aceKimono Girl MikiLv 38, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 25 gym aceKimono Girl SayoLv 38, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 25 gym aceKimono Girl KuniLv 38, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 25 gym acePoliwhirlSurf
    Next stop Burned Tower, to the northFull Ecruteak City walkthrough
    Guide
  6. 23
    Burned TowerRival Silver Lv 225 trainers 6 items 2 new

    Carry HM06 Rock Smash and the Zephyr Badge into the Burned Tower, since the breakable rocks on 1F guard one pickup and show you where another hides.

    Fight
    Rival SilverLv 22+4 more trainers
    Get
    Ultra BallhiddenHP UpAntidote+1 more item
    New
    KoffingMagmar10%+7 seen earlier
    Need
    Strength Boulderx5HM04 Strength+ Plain BadgeReturn laterRock Smash RockHM06 Rock Smash+ Zephyr Badge
    Come back
    TM12 Tauntlater visitRevivelater visitSuicuneafter the Champion
    Next stop Route 38Full Burned Tower walkthrough
    Guide
  7. 24
    Route 38New: Snubbull, Meowth (SS), Magnemite +35 trainers 4 items 6 new

    Walk out of the Ecruteak City gatehouse to meet five trainers on the pasture road of Route 38.

    Fight
    Highest levelSailor HarryLv 20+4 more trainers
    Get
    Max PotionThunder Stone
    New
    SnubbullMeowthSSMagnemiteFarfetch'd10%Miltank5%Tauros4%+10 seen earlier
    Need
    Rock Climb WallHM08 Rock Climb+ Earth BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    Lax Incenselater visitHP Uplater visithiddenBurmyafter the Champion
    Next stop Route 39, to the westFull Route 38 walkthrough
    Guide
  8. 25
    Route 39TM83 Natural Gift4 trainers 5 items

    Route 39 opens on Moomoo Farm's house and stable; come back once you have HM08 Rock Climb and the Earth Badge for the east-side wall.

    Get
    TM83 Natural GiftSeal Case
    Need
    Rock Climb WallHM08 Rock Climb+ Earth BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    TM60 Drain Punchlater visitPP Uplater visithiddenNuggetlater visithiddenPsychic NelsonLv 20, later visit
    Next stop Roaming JohtoFull Route 39 walkthrough
    Guide
  9. 26
    Roaming JohtoNew: Entei, Raikou2 new
    New
    EnteiRaikou
    Next stop Olivine CityRoaming Johto location page

Storm Badge: Chuck

Cianwood City Gym, Fighting type, ace Lv 31
13 stops · 101 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Storm BadgeGym badge
  • TM01 Focus PunchFighting type
  • $3,720Prize money
Boss

Chuck

Cianwood City Gym, Fighting type

  • Primeape, Lv 29
  • Poliwrath, Lv 31, ace
New101 Pokemon
Corsola, Staryu, Tentacruel, Chinchou, Mantine (HG), Shellder, Shuckle, Heracross, Mankey (HG), Aipom, Flaaffy, Seaking, Marill, Machop, Graveler, Machoke, Quagsire, Seel, Gloom, Fearow, Kingler, Misdreavus, Steelix, Girafarig, Diglett, Poliwhirl, Jigglypuff, Sandshrew (SS), Doduo, Lickitung, Murkrow, Nidorina, Nidorino, Sandslash, Weezing, Cubone, Ekans (HG), Golduck, Haunter, Hypno, Kangaskhan, Magneton, Mr. Mime, Psyduck, Wobbuffet, Arbok, Aron, Bagon, Cacnea, Chimecho, Clefairy, Corphish, Croagunk, Duskull, Electrike, Gible, Grimer, Hippopotas, Larvitar, Lotad, Lunatone, Marowak, Nosepass, Pachirisu, Rhyhorn, Riolu, Seviper, Shroomish, Shuppet, Skiploom, Skorupi, Slowbro, Solrock, Spheal, Surskit, Torkoal, Trapinch, Zangoose, Azurill, Banette, Breloom, Bronzong, Cacturne, Dusclops, Floatzel, Houndoom, Jumpluff, Lairon, Lombre, Luxio, Manectric, Masquerain, Medicham, Metang, Nuzleaf, Rhydon, Roselia, Sealeo, Shelgon, Vibrava, Vigoroth
Return
HM05 Whirlpool, come back to Route 41HM07 Waterfall, come back to Mt. Mortar, Route 47HM08 Rock Climb, come back to Cliff Edge Gate, Route 47
  1. 27
    Olivine CityNew: Corsola, Staryu, Tentacruel1 trainer 4 items 3 new

    Come back with Rock Climb for a Rare Candy in the rock on the small cliff northeast of the lighthouse.

    Get
    TM57 Charge BeamGood RodRare CandyhiddenProteinhiddenTradeKrabby for Voltorb
    New
    CorsolaGood Rod · 10%StaryuGood Rod · 10%TentacruelSurf · 10%+3 seen earlier
    Come back
    KinglerSuper Rod
    Next stop Olivine Lighthouse, to the southFull Olivine City walkthrough
    Guide
  2. 28
    Olivine LighthouseTM87 Swagger9 trainers 5 items

    Trainers hold most floors here, and you cross each to climb.

    Fight
    Highest levelGentleman AlfredLv 22+8 more trainers
    Get
    TM87 SwaggerRare CandyEtherHyper Potionhidden+1 more item
    Next stop Route 40Full Olivine Lighthouse walkthrough
    Guide
  3. 29
    Route 40TM88 Pluck4 trainers 2 items 1 gift

    On Route 40, you can search underneath the visible machine pickup; check the separate Sharp Beak handoff before taking to the water.

    Fight
    Highest levelSwimmer ElaineLv 21+3 more trainers
    Get
    TM88 PluckHyper PotionhiddenGiftSharp Beak
    Come back
    KinglerSuper Rod
    Next stop Route 41, to the southFull Route 40 walkthrough
    Guide
  4. 30
    Route 41New: Chinchou, Mantine (HG), Shellder10 trainers 2 items 3 new

    From Route 40, keep your Route 41 crossing outside the island entrances. You can leave the beach searches for a later visit.

    Fight
    Highest levelSwimmer MatthewLv 23+9 more trainers
    New
    ChinchouGood RodMantineSurf · 10%HGShellderGood Rod · 10%+3 seen earlier
    Need
    Whirlpoolx4HM05 Whirlpool+ Glacier BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    Stardustlater visithiddenMax Etherlater visithiddenLanturnSuper Rod
    Next stop Cianwood City, to the southFull Route 41 walkthrough
    Guide
  5. 31
    Cianwood CityLeader Chuck Lv 316 trainers 6 items 1 new

    Cianwood City lies across the sea from Route 41, so you Surf in and come ashore on the beach along its east side.

    Fight
    Leader ChuckLv 31+5 more trainers
    Get
    HM02 FlyGiftTentacoolLv 15GiftShuckleLv 20Secret PotionStardusthiddenRevivehiddenMax Ether+1 more item
    New
    ShuckleRock Smash+6 seen earlier
    Need
    Rock Smash RockHM06 Rock Smash+ Zephyr Badge
    Come back
    KinglerSuper Rod
    Next stop Route 42Full Cianwood City walkthrough
    Guide
  6. 32
    Route 42New: Heracross, Mankey (HG), Aipom +23 trainers 6 items 5 new

    Water splits Route 42 into three stretches of land, so you need two Surf trips to cross it.

    Get
    HM04 StrengthTM65 Shadow ClawSuper Potion
    New
    HeracrossHeadbuttMankeyHGAipomHeadbuttFlaaffy10%SeakingSurf · 10%+9 seen earlier
    Come back
    Max Potionlater visithiddenWater Stonelater visitDubious Disclater visitFisherman TullyLv 19, later visit
    Next stop Mt. Mortar, to the northFull Route 42 walkthrough
    Guide
  7. 33
    Mt. MortarNew: Marill, Machop, Graveler +14 trainers 16 items 4 new

    Each mouth on Route 42 opens into its own walled pocket of Mt. Mortar's front hall, and you link them only by ladders through the back cave.

    Fight
    Highest levelSuper Nerd HughLv 39+2 more trainers
    Get
    TM40 Aerial AceGiftTyrogueLv 10, Defeat KiyoProtectorNuggethiddenFull Incense+12 more items
    New
    MarillMachopGravelerMachoke+12 seen earlier
    Need
    WaterfallHM07 Waterfall+ Rising BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    Black Belt KiyoLv 34, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 31 gym ace
    Next stop Cliff Edge GateFull Mt. Mortar walkthrough
    Guide
  8. 34
    Cliff Edge GateNew: Quagsire1 item 1 new

    Two workmen block the chamber's west end while the safari park is being built, and let you pass once the medicine reaches the top of the lighthouse.

    New
    QuagsireSurf · 10%+3 seen earlier
    Need
    Rock Climb WallHM08 Rock Climb+ Earth BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    Big Pearllater visithidden
    Next stop Route 47Full Cliff Edge Gate walkthrough
    Guide
  9. 35
    Route 47New: Seel, Gloom, Fearow4 trainers 5 items 3 new

    Route 47's cliff shelves only meet inside Cliff Cave, so the way north means entering from the gate shelf and climbing out its top mouth.

    New
    SeelSurfGloom5%Fearow4%+25 seen earlier
    Need
    Waterfallx2HM07 Waterfall+ Rising BadgeReturn laterRock Climb Wallx3HM08 Rock Climb+ Earth BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    Lagging Taillater visitPearllater visithiddenWhite Flutelater visit+2 more itemsDouble Team Thom & KaeLv 25, later visitLanturnSuper Rod+1 seen earlier
    Next stop Cliff Cave, to the westFull Route 47 walkthrough
    Guide
  10. 36
    Cliff CaveNew: Kingler, Misdreavus, Steelix5 items 3 new

    Cliff Cave stacks three levels of the Route 47 cliffs, joined only by ladders, and just the top level opens onto the path that runs on north.

    Get
    Ultra Ballhidden
    New
    Kingler10%Misdreavus5%Steelix2%+14 seen earlier
    Need
    Rock Smash RockHM06 Rock Smash+ Zephyr Badge
    Come back
    Max Etherlater visitBig Pearllater visitClaw Fossillater visit+1 more item
    Next stop Route 48Full Cliff Cave walkthrough
    Guide
  11. 37
    Route 48New: Girafarig, Diglett1 item 2 new

    You enter Route 48 from Route 47; use the tall grass to locate the pickup detour before continuing north.

    Get
    Nugget
    New
    Girafarig5%Diglett4%+15 seen earlier
    Next stop Safari Zone Gate, to the northFull Route 48 walkthrough
    Guide
  12. 38
    Safari Zone GateShop: Dusk Ball, Nest Ball +11 item

    Stock up on the plaza first, since the door in its north wall is your single way onward into the Safari Zone building.

    Get
    Tiny Mushroomhidden
    Shop
    Dusk Ball$1,000Nest Ball$1,000Quick Ball$1,000
    Next stop Safari ZoneFull Safari Zone Gate walkthrough
    Guide
  13. 39
    Safari ZoneNew: Poliwhirl, Jigglypuff, Sandshrew (SS) +7376 new

    A new save always places the Peak directly north of the Safari Zone entrance, while the other five areas you start with vary from save to save.

    New
    PoliwhirlGood RodJigglypuffSandshrewSSDoduoLickitungMurkrowNidorinaNidorinoSandslashWeezingCuboneEkansHGGolduckHaunterHypnoKangaskhanMagnetonMr. MimePsyduckWobbuffetArbok10%Aron10%Bagon10%Cacnea10%Chimecho10%Clefairy10%CorphishGood Rod · 10%Croagunk10%Duskull10%Electrike10%Gible10%Grimer10%Hippopotas10%Larvitar10%Lotad10%Lunatone10%Marowak10%Nosepass10%Pachirisu10%Rhyhorn10%Riolu10%Seviper10%Shroomish10%Shuppet10%Skiploom10%Skorupi10%Slowbro10%Solrock10%Spheal10%Surskit10%Torkoal10%Trapinch10%Zangoose10%AzurillBanetteBreloomBronzongCacturneDusclopsFloatzelHoundoomJumpluffLaironLombreLuxioManectricMasquerainSurfMedichamMetangNuzleafRhydonRoseliaSealeoShelgonVibravaVigoroth+46 seen earlier
    Come back
    BarboachSuper RodGyaradosSuper RodDratiniSuper Rod+1 seen earlier
    Next stop Olivine GymFull Safari Zone walkthrough
    Guide

Mineral Badge: Jasmine

Olivine City Gym, Steel type, ace Lv 35
1 stop
Earn
  • Mineral BadgeGym badge
  • TM23 Iron TailSteel type
  • $4,200Prize money
Boss

Jasmine

Olivine City Gym, Steel type

  • Magnemite, Lv 30
  • Magnemite, Lv 30
  • Steelix, Lv 35, ace
  1. 40
    Olivine GymLeader Jasmine Lv 351 trainer
    Fight
    Leader JasmineLv 35AceSteelix
    Get
    Mineral BadgeTM23 Iron Tail$4,200
    Next stop Mahogany TownJasmine gym leader guide

Glacier Badge: Pryce

Mahogany Town Gym, Ice type, ace Lv 34
4 stops · 3 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Glacier BadgeGym badge
  • TM07 HailIce type
  • $4,080Prize money
Boss

Pryce

Mahogany Town Gym, Ice type

  • Seel, Lv 30
  • Dewgong, Lv 32
  • Piloswine, Lv 34, ace
New3 Pokemon
Gyarados, Electrode, Voltorb
  1. 41
    Mahogany TownLeader Pryce Lv 346 trainers 2 gifts

    A man blocks the Gym door until the shop's hideout is cleared, and a candy seller keeps you off the east road until the radio tower is freed.

    Fight
    Leader PryceLv 34+5 more trainers
    Get
    GiftTM07 HailGiftRage Candy Bar
    Next stop Route 43, to the northFull Mahogany Town walkthrough
    Guide
  2. 42
    Route 43TM36 Sludge Bomb6 trainers 2 items

    Team Rocket grunts charge a toll each time you enter the building on the east road, but the grass lane west of it heads north for free.

    Fight
    Highest levelPoké Maniac BrentLv 24+5 more trainers
    Get
    TM36 Sludge BombMax Ether
    Need
    Cut TreeHM01 Cut+ Hive Badge
    Next stop Lake of Rage, to the northFull Route 43 walkthrough
    Guide
  3. 43
    Lake of RageNew: Gyarados4 trainers 10 items 1 new

    You need Surf here because the open water holds the red Gyarados and most of the land patches.

    Fight
    Highest levelFisherman AndreLv 27+3 more trainers
    Get
    TM10 Hidden PowerTM43 Secret PowerRed ScaleFull RestorehiddenRed FluteMax Potionhidden+4 more items
    New
    GyaradosGood Rod · 10%+5 seen earlier
    Next stop Team Rocket HQFull Lake of Rage walkthrough
    Guide
  4. 44
    Team Rocket HQExecutive Petrel Lv 2422 trainers 5 items 2 new

    Team Rocket HQ watches its first floor through statues that call Grunts out as you pass. Beat Scientist Gregg and press the secret switch at his computer to quiet them.

    Fight
    Executive PetrelLv 24Executive ArianaLv 27Team Rocket Gruntx9Lv 16 to 20+11 more trainers
    Get
    TM49 SnatchTM46 ThiefHM05 WhirlpoolNuggetProtein
    New
    ElectrodeVoltorb+2 seen earlier
    Next stop Radio TowerFull Team Rocket HQ walkthrough
    Guide

Rising Badge: Clair

Blackthorn City Gym, Dragon type, ace Lv 41
8 stops · 13 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Rising BadgeGym badge
  • $4,920Prize money
Boss

Clair

Blackthorn City Gym, Dragon type

  • Gyarados, Lv 38
  • Dragonair, Lv 38
  • Dragonair, Lv 38
  • Kingdra, Lv 41, ace
New13 Pokemon
Remoraid, Weepinbell, Tangela, Swinub, Delibird (SS), Jynx, Dratini, Swablu, Gligar (HG), Phanpy (HG), Teddiursa (SS), Skarmory (SS), Dunsparce
Return
HM08 Rock Climb, come back to Route 46
  1. 45
    Radio TowerExecutive Petrel Lv 3217 trainers 6 items

    Team Rocket holds the Radio Tower; a Card Key shutter on 3F splits your climb in two.

    Fight
    Executive PetrelLv 32Executive ProtonLv 33Executive ArianaLv 32Executive ArcherLv 38Team Rocket Gruntx10Lv 23 to 26+3 more trainers
    Get
    TM11 Sunny DayBasement KeyRainbow WingSilver WingBlue CardBright PowderUltra Ball
    Next stop Route 44Full Radio Tower walkthrough
    Guide
  2. 46
    Route 44New: Remoraid, Weepinbell, Tangela7 trainers 6 items 3 new

    Coming in from Mahogany Town, stock up on the two pickups just outside its entrance before you take on the long roster of fights on Route 44.

    Fight
    Highest levelPoké Maniac ZachLv 30+6 more trainers
    Get
    Red ApricornMax ReviveUltra Ball+3 more items
    New
    RemoraidGood RodWeepinbellTangela+12 seen earlier
    Next stop Ice Path, to the northFull Route 44 walkthrough
    Guide
  3. 47
    Ice PathNew: Swinub, Delibird (SS), Jynx7 items 3 new

    Each ice patch in the Ice Path carries you on until a wall or a rock stops you.

    Get
    HM07 WaterfallTM72 AvalancheIronProteinPP Up+2 more items
    New
    SwinubDelibirdSSJynx10%+6 seen earlier
    Need
    Strength Boulderx5HM04 Strength+ Plain BadgeRock Smash RockHM06 Rock Smash+ Zephyr Badge
    Next stop Blackthorn City, to the eastFull Ice Path walkthrough
    Guide
  4. 48
    Blackthorn CityLeader Clair Lv 416 trainers 1 item

    You come down out of the Ice Path on the northeast edge of Blackthorn City, a quiet mountain town with its Gym to the north.

    Fight
    Leader ClairLv 41+5 more trainers
    Get
    Soft SandTradeDragonair for Dodrio
    Next stop Dragon's Den, to the northFull Blackthorn City walkthrough
    Guide
  5. 49
    Dragon's DenNew: Dratini3 trainers 5 items 1 new

    Clair holds back the Rising Badge until the elder of Dragon's Den has tested you.

    Fight
    Highest levelAce Trainer KobeLv 37+2 more trainers
    Get
    TM59 Dragon PulseGiftDratiniLv 15CalciumMax PotionhiddenMax Elixir+1 more item
    New
    DratiniGood Rod · 10%+1 seen earlier
    Need
    WhirlpoolHM05 Whirlpool+ Glacier Badge
    Come back
    DragonairSuper Rod
    Next stop Route 45Full Dragon's Den walkthrough
    Guide
  6. 50
    Route 45New: Swablu, Gligar (HG), Phanpy (HG) +27 trainers 6 items 5 new

    You reach Route 45 from Blackthorn City through the north exit, so note which pickups sit on the left path and which on the center path.

    Fight
    Highest levelHiker ParryLv 30+6 more trainers
    Get
    ElixirMax PotionNugget+3 more items
    New
    SwabluGligarHGPhanpy10%HGTeddiursa10%SSSkarmory5%SS+11 seen earlier
    Next stop Dark Cave, to the northFull Route 45 walkthrough
    Guide
  7. 51
    Dark CaveNew: Dunsparce9 items 1 gift 1 new

    Enter Dark Cave from Route 45 for this later crossing, and search the entrance area before spending time on the water beyond it. Wobbuffet can appear while you walk here.

    Get
    TM54 False SwipeBlack GlassesMax RevivehiddenBlack Flute+5 more items
    New
    Dunsparce+11 seen earlier
    Need
    Rock Smash RockHM06 Rock Smash+ Zephyr BadgeStrength BoulderHM04 Strength+ Plain Badge
    Next stop Route 46Full Dark Cave walkthrough
    Guide
  8. 52
    Route 463 trainers 2 items

    A Rock Climb Wall stands on Route 46, and you cannot scale it until you hold both HM08 Rock Climb and the Earth Badge.

    Get
    Calcium
    Need
    Rock Climb WallHM08 Rock Climb+ Earth BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    X Speedlater visitCamper TedLv 17, later visit
    Next stop Bell TowerFull Route 46 walkthrough
    Guide

Pokemon League

7 stops · 9 new Pokemon
New9 Pokemon
Ho-Oh (HG), Horsea, Seadra, Lugia (SS), Luvdisc, Dodrio, Ponyta, Donphan (HG), Ursaring (SS)
  1. 53
    Bell TowerNew: Ho-Oh (HG)9 items 1 new

    The sage lets you climb the Bell Tower only with Ho-Oh's wing, so HeartGold opens it mid-story and SoulSilver in the post-game.

    Get
    PP UpRare CandyFull Restorehidden+6 more items
    New
    Ho-OhHG+6 seen earlier
    Come back
    Ho-OhRainbow WingSS
    Next stop Whirl IslandsFull Bell Tower walkthrough
    Guide
  2. 54
    Whirl IslandsNew: Horsea, Seadra, Lugia (SS)9 items 3 new

    Choose the northeastern mouth for Whirl Islands' Lugia descent, but clear the southeastern entrance's separate hidden pickup before committing to the upper ladder.

    Get
    Rare Candyx2, 1 hiddenCarbosNugget+5 more items
    New
    HorseaGood Rod · 10%SeadraSurf · 10%LugiaSS+11 seen earlier
    Need
    Strength BoulderHM04 Strength+ Plain Badge
    Come back
    LugiaSilver WingHG+1 seen earlier
    Next stop Route 27Full Whirl Islands walkthrough
    Guide
  3. 55
    Route 27New: Luvdisc, Dodrio (SS), Ponyta6 trainers 7 items 3 new

    Route 27 opens on water west of the falls, and the first shore you reach links to the rest of the route only through Tohjo Falls.

    Get
    TM37 SandstormRare CandyDestiny KnotBig Mushroomhidden+1 more item
    New
    LuvdiscSurfDodrio5%SSPonyta5%+19 seen earlier
    Need
    Whirlpoolx2HM05 Whirlpool+ Glacier Badge
    Come back
    TM02 Dragon Clawlater visitStar Piecelater visitBird Keeper JoseLv 40, later visitLanturnSuper Rod
    Next stop Tohjo Falls, to the northFull Route 27 walkthrough
    Guide
  4. 56
    Tohjo FallsRocket Boss Giovanni Lv 461 trainer 3 items

    Both mouths of Tohjo Falls open onto Route 27. From the west mouth, on the route's western stretch, the far side stays shut until you climb the western waterfall and ride the eastern one down.

    Fight
    Rocket Boss GiovanniLv 46
    Get
    Moon StoneStar PieceMax Ether
    Need
    Waterfallx2HM07 Waterfall+ Rising BadgeRock Smash RockHM06 Rock Smash+ Zephyr Badge
    Next stop Route 26Full Tohjo Falls walkthrough
    Guide
  5. 57
    Route 26New: Dodrio (HG)6 trainers 1 item 1 new

    You reach Route 26 across the water from the end of Route 27, and a long bridge then carries you north toward the Pokemon League Reception Gate.

    Fight
    Highest levelAce Trainer JoyceLv 36+5 more trainers
    Get
    Max Elixir
    New
    Dodrio5%HG+20 seen earlier
    Come back
    LanturnSuper Rod
    Next stop Victory RoadFull Route 26 walkthrough
    Guide
  6. 58
    Victory RoadRival Silver Lv 401 trainer 9 items 2 new

    Push the entrance boulder north with Strength and explore the bridge passages of Victory Road. You can collect supplies and finish your detours before Silver interrupts your exit.

    Fight
    Rival SilverLv 40
    Get
    TM26 EarthquakeTM79 Dark PulseMax Revivex2, 1 hiddenZinchiddenHp Up+3 more items
    New
    DonphanHGUrsaringSS+9 seen earlier
    Need
    Strength Boulderx3HM04 Strength+ Plain BadgeStrength Boulderx2HM04 Strength+ Plain BadgeRock Smash RockHM06 Rock Smash+ Zephyr Badge
    Next stop Indigo Plateau, to the northFull Victory Road walkthrough
    Guide
  7. 59
    Indigo PlateauElite Four Will Lv 426 trainers 1 item

    The building atop Indigo Plateau holds the whole challenge, and once you pass the guard's door inside, you cannot walk back out.

    Fight
    Elite Four WillLv 42Elite Four KogaLv 44Elite Four BrunoLv 46Elite Four KarenLv 47Champion LanceLv 50Rival SilverLv 60
    Get
    Rare Candyhidden
    Shop
    Full Restore$3,000
    Next stop S.S. AquaFull Indigo Plateau walkthrough
    Guide

Thunder Badge: Lt. Surge

Vermilion City Gym, Electric type, ace Lv 53
2 stops · 2 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Thunder BadgeGym badge
  • TM34 Shock WaveElectric type
  • $6,360Prize money
Boss

Lt. Surge

Vermilion City Gym, Electric type

  • Raichu, Lv 51
  • Electrode, Lv 47
  • Magneton, Lv 47
  • Electrode, Lv 47
  • Electabuzz, Lv 53, ace
New2 Pokemon
Wingull, Combee
  1. 60
    S.S. Aqua27 trainers 12 items 1 gift

    A sailor walks you aboard the S.S. Aqua, and a hurried gentleman runs into you, searching for his granddaughter.

    Fight
    Highest levelAce Trainer ShayeLv 43+26 more trainers
    Get
    NuggetFlame PlateSplash Plate+9 more items
    Next stop Vermilion City, to the eastFull S.S. Aqua walkthrough
    Guide
  2. 61
    Vermilion CityLeader Lt. Surge Lv 534 trainers 8 items 1 gift 2 new

    Later, Surf from Route 11 to the sandbar south of the walkway to the Vermilion Port for a hidden Pearl and Big Pearl. After obtaining all 16 badges, the man east of the Poke Mart gives a PP Max.

    Fight
    Leader Lt. SurgeLv 53+3 more trainers
    Get
    Lost ItemHeart ScalehiddenLuck IncenseFull Healhidden+4 more items
    New
    WingullSurfCombeeHeadbutt+9 seen earlier
    Come back
    LanturnSuper Rod
    Next stop Route 6, to the northFull Vermilion City walkthrough
    Guide

Marsh Badge: Sabrina

Saffron City Gym, Psychic type, ace Lv 55
2 stops
Earn
  • Marsh BadgeGym badge
  • TM48 Skill SwapPsychic type
  • $6,600Prize money
Boss

Sabrina

Saffron City Gym, Psychic type

  • Espeon, Lv 53
  • Mr. Mime, Lv 53
  • Alakazam, Lv 55, ace
  1. 62
    Route 6TM62 Silver Wind3 trainers 1 item

    On Route 6, you can collect the southwestern machine while making the northbound crossing from Vermilion City toward the trainers.

    Fight
    Highest levelCamper VirgilLv 43+2 more trainers
    Get
    TM62 Silver Wind
    Next stop Saffron City, to the northFull Route 6 walkthrough
    Guide
  2. 63
    Saffron CityLeader Sabrina Lv 555 trainers 3 items

    Saffron City has a gatehouse on every side and the Silph Co. tower at its heart.

    Fight
    Leader SabrinaLv 55+4 more trainers
    Get
    TM29 PsychicTM48 Skill SwapPassTradePikachu for PikachuTradeForretress for Beldum
    Next stop Route 8, to the eastFull Saffron City walkthrough
    Guide

Cascade Badge: Misty

Cerulean City Gym, Water type, ace Lv 54
7 stops · 6 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Cascade BadgeGym badge
  • TM03 Water PulseWater type
  • $6,480Prize money
Boss

Misty

Cerulean City Gym, Water type

  • Golduck, Lv 49
  • Quagsire, Lv 49
  • Lapras, Lv 52
  • Starmie, Lv 54, ace
New6 Pokemon
Kadabra, Electabuzz, Zapdos, Mawile (SS), Sableye (HG), Primeape (HG)
Return
HM08 Rock Climb, come back to Rock Tunnel
  1. 64
    Route 8New: Kadabra7 trainers 1 item 1 new

    From Saffron City, enter Route 8 and face Bikers Dwayne, Harris and Zeke before checking south of their group.

    Fight
    Highest levelGentleman MiltonLv 45+6 more trainers
    Get
    TM41 Torment
    New
    Kadabra5%+13 seen earlier
    Need
    Cut Treex2HM01 Cut+ Hive Badge
    Next stop Lavender Town, to the eastFull Route 8 walkthrough
    Guide
  2. 65
    Lavender Town1 gift

    Once the power plant on Route 10 runs again, the station director thanks you with the EXPN Card, which tunes your radio to more Kanto programs.

    Get
    GiftEXPN Card
    Next stop Route 10, to the northFull Lavender Town walkthrough
    Guide
  3. 66
    Route 10New: Electabuzz, Zapdos1 item 2 new

    Before entering the Power Plant from Route 10, search its west side for the hidden Carbos in the route's northern section.

    Get
    Carboshidden
    New
    Electabuzz10%Zapdos+12 seen earlier
    Next stop Rock Tunnel, to the northFull Route 10 walkthrough
    Guide
  4. 67
    Rock TunnelTM56 Fling6 items

    Enter Rock Tunnel through the southern mouth for a northbound crossing, and collect the raised-ground machine before committing to the south-west ladder.

    Get
    TM56 Fling
    Need
    Rock Climb Wallx4HM08 Rock Climb+ Earth BadgeReturn laterRock Smash RockHM06 Rock Smash+ Zephyr Badge
    Come back
    Oval Stonelater visitHp Uplater visithiddenIronlater visit+2 more items
    Next stop Route 9, to the westFull Rock Tunnel walkthrough
    Guide
  5. 68
    Route 9New: Mawile (SS), Sableye (HG), Primeape (HG)6 trainers 4 items 3 new

    Route 9 drops you from Cerulean City down a narrow path and a ledge into a long lane, and one-way ledge rows split the rest into pockets.

    Fight
    Highest levelHiker ClarkeLv 45+5 more trainers
    Get
    TM91 Flash CannonMax PotionFull RestoreLight Clay
    New
    MawileSSSableyeHGPrimeape5%HG+12 seen earlier
    Need
    Cut Treex7HM01 Cut+ Hive Badge
    Next stop Power PlantFull Route 9 walkthrough
    Guide
  6. 69
    Power PlantTM57 Charge Beam1 item

    A thief stole a part from the generator, so come back with the Machine Part to receive TM57 Charge Beam from the manager.

    Get
    TM57 Charge BeamTradeDugtrio for Magneton
    Next stop Cerulean CityFull Power Plant walkthrough
    Guide
  7. 70
    Cerulean CityLeader Misty Lv 546 trainers 1 item 1 gift

    A police officer at the plant asks you to check on a shady character near the Gym in Cerulean City; one hidden pickup comes first.

    Fight
    Leader MistyLv 54+5 more trainers
    Get
    GiftMachine PartNuggethidden
    Next stop Route 24, to the northFull Cerulean City walkthrough
    Guide

Rainbow Badge: Erika

Celadon City Gym, Grass type, ace Lv 56
6 stops · 7 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Rainbow BadgeGym badge
  • TM19 Giga DrainGrass type
  • $6,720Prize money
Boss

Erika

Celadon City Gym, Grass type

  • Jumpluff, Lv 51
  • Tangela, Lv 52
  • Victreebel, Lv 56
  • Bellossom, Lv 56, ace
New7 Pokemon
Venomoth, Buneary, Slakoth, Suicune, Houndour, Persian (SS), Muk
Return
HM08 Rock Climb, come back to Route 5
  1. 71
    Route 24New: Venomoth1 trainer 1 new

    On Route 24 you catch up with the Grunt who fled the gym in Cerulean City, hiding on the long bridge north of town.

    Fight
    Team Rocket GruntLv 39
    New
    Venomoth5%+13 seen earlier
    Next stop Battle FrontierFull Route 24 walkthrough
    Guide
  2. 72
    Battle Frontier1 item

    Come back once you have beaten the game, since until then a man camping in the south gatehouse blocks its north door.

    Get
    Rare Candyhidden
    Next stop Route 25Full Battle Frontier walkthrough
    Guide
  3. 73
    Route 25New: Buneary, Slakoth, Suicune8 trainers 2 items 3 new

    Keep Kevin's prize separate from his battle on Route 25. Start with the tree maze and its earlier trainers.

    Fight
    Highest levelAce Trainer KevinLv 48+7 more trainers
    Get
    ProteinNugget
    New
    BunearySlakothHeadbuttSuicune+17 seen earlier
    Need
    Cut TreeHM01 Cut+ Hive Badge
    Next stop Route 5Full Route 25 walkthrough
    Guide
  4. 74
    Route 5Come back: later in the story1 gift

    Before trying Route 5's Rock Climb Wall, check that you have HM08 Rock Climb and the Earth Badge.

    Need
    Rock Climb WallHM08 Rock Climb+ Earth BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    GiftTM64 Explosionvisit not stated
    Next stop Route 7Full Route 5 walkthrough
    Guide
  5. 75
    Route 7New: Houndour, Persian (SS)1 item 2 new

    On Route 7 you leave the main lane only once, heading north through the tall grass for its one pickup.

    Get
    Mental Herb
    New
    Houndour5%Persian5%SS+12 seen earlier
    Next stop Celadon City, to the westFull Route 7 walkthrough
    Guide
  6. 76
    Celadon CityLeader Erika Lv 565 trainers 2 items 2 gifts 1 new

    In Celadon City a lone tree in the southeast walls off Erika's Gym, so bring a Pokemon that knows Cut.

    Fight
    Leader ErikaLv 56+4 more trainers
    Get
    TM67 RecycleGiftTM19 Giga DrainPrizeMr. MimeLv 15, 3,333 CoinsPrizeEeveeLv 15, 6,666 CoinsPrizePorygonLv 15, 9,999 CoinsPP UphiddenGiftSpell Tag
    New
    MukSurf · 10%+3 seen earlier
    Need
    Cut TreeHM01 Cut+ Hive Badge
    Shop
    TM12 Taunt$1,500TM20 Safeguard$2,000TM21 Frustration$1,000TM27 Return$1,000TM28 Dig$2,000TM41 Torment$1,500+6 more for sale
    Next stop Route 16, to the westFull Celadon City walkthrough
    Guide

Soul Badge: Janine

Fuchsia City Gym, Poison type, ace Lv 50
4 stops · 2 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Soul BadgeGym badge
  • TM84 Poison JabPoison type
  • $6,000Prize money
Boss

Janine

Fuchsia City Gym, Poison type

  • Crobat, Lv 47
  • Weezing, Lv 44
  • Ariados, Lv 47
  • Ariados, Lv 47
  • Venomoth, Lv 50, ace
New2 Pokemon
Slugma, Wurmple
  1. 77
    Route 16New: Slugma1 new

    Route 16 splits into two halves at a gatehouse, and its guard lets you cross only while you ride your bike.

    New
    Slugma5%+10 seen earlier
    Next stop Route 17, to the southFull Route 16 walkthrough
    Guide
  2. 78
    Route 1711 trainers 2 items

    Both gates of Route 17 turn you back on foot, and once you ride in, the bike stays locked under you until the Route 18 gate.

    Fight
    Highest levelBiker DaleLv 47+10 more trainers
    Get
    Max EtherhiddenMax Elixirhidden
    Next stop Route 18, to the southFull Route 17 walkthrough
    Guide
  3. 79
    Route 18New: Wurmple3 trainers 1 new

    As you enter Route 18 from Fuchsia City, use Bob's lone Noctowl to distinguish his battle from the longer parties before working west.

    Fight
    Highest levelBird Keeper BobLv 48+2 more trainers
    New
    WurmpleHeadbutt+10 seen earlier
    Next stop Fuchsia City, to the eastFull Route 18 walkthrough
    Guide
  4. 80
    Fuchsia CityLeader Janine Lv 505 trainers 2 items

    Rolling into Fuchsia City along Route 18 from the west edge, head straight for the gym before anything else in town.

    Fight
    Leader JanineLv 50+4 more trainers
    Get
    Red ApricornNuggethidden
    Next stop Route 15, to the eastFull Fuchsia City walkthrough
    Guide

Boulder Badge: Brock

Pewter City Gym, Rock type, ace Lv 54
8 stops · 9 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Boulder BadgeGym badge
  • TM80 Rock SlideRock type
  • $6,240Prize money
Boss

Brock

Pewter City Gym, Rock type

  • Graveler, Lv 51
  • Rhyhorn, Lv 51
  • Omastar, Lv 53
  • Onix, Lv 54, ace
  • Kabutops, Lv 52
New9 Pokemon
Chansey, Relicanth, Snorlax, Dugtrio, Ledian (SS), Ariados (HG), Starly, Latias (SS), Latios (HG)
Return
HM08 Rock Climb, come back to Diglett's Cave
  1. 81
    Route 15New: Chansey9 trainers 2 items 1 new

    You enter Route 15 from Route 14, but the lower lane's eastbound ledges make the northern path your westward route.

    Fight
    Highest levelTeacher ColetteLv 45+8 more trainers
    Get
    Pp UpRose Incense
    New
    Chansey1%+13 seen earlier
    Need
    Cut TreeHM01 Cut+ Hive Badge
    Next stop Route 14, to the eastFull Route 15 walkthrough
    Guide
  2. 82
    Route 148 trainers 1 item

    You enter Route 14 from Route 13 at its top, where it splits into two lanes that join on foot only in the open field below.

    Fight
    Highest levelBird Keeper RoyLv 44+7 more trainers
    Get
    Lucky Punch
    Need
    Cut Treex5HM01 Cut+ Hive Badge
    Next stop Route 13, to the eastFull Route 14 walkthrough
    Guide
  3. 83
    Route 1310 trainers 1 item

    Begin Route 13 at the Route 12 side, and use Bird Keeper Bret, Picnicker Piper and Bird Keeper Perry to recognize the eastern stretch.

    Fight
    Highest levelPokefan AlexLv 65+9 more trainers
    Get
    Calciumhidden
    Need
    Cut TreeHM01 Cut+ Hive Badge
    Next stop Route 12, to the eastFull Route 13 walkthrough
    Guide
  4. 84
    Route 12New: Relicanth, Snorlax8 trainers 3 items 1 gift 2 new

    You walk Route 12 as one long boardwalk over the sea with short spurs branching off the main pier as it heads south.

    Fight
    Highest levelYoung Couple Vic & TaraLv 44+7 more trainers
    Get
    GiftSuper RodElixirhiddenCalciumYellow Flute
    New
    RelicanthGood RodSnorlax+9 seen earlier
    Next stop Route 11, to the westFull Route 12 walkthrough
    Guide
  5. 85
    Route 11TM86 Grass Knot4 trainers 1 item

    You reach Route 11 through the Route 12 gatehouse in the east, since a sleeping Snorlax and its ring of children seal the Vermilion City end.

    Get
    TM86 Grass Knot
    Come back
    Youngster OwenLv 44, later visit
    Next stop Diglett's CaveFull Route 11 walkthrough
    Guide
  6. 86
    Diglett's CaveNew: Dugtrio4 items 1 new

    On foot you cross Diglett's Cave in one walk between two ladders, and the first of them waits in the Route 11 side room.

    New
    Dugtrio10%+5 seen earlier
    Need
    Rock Climb Wallx3HM08 Rock Climb+ Earth BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    Max Revivelater visithiddenPP Maxlater visitRock Incenselater visit+1 more itemTradeBonsly for Rhyhornlater visit
    Next stop Route 2, to the northFull Diglett's Cave walkthrough
    Guide
  7. 87
    Route 2New: Ledian (SS), Ariados (HG)3 trainers 1 item 2 new

    Diglett's Cave lets you out on a walled strip along the east side, and only Cut trees open the way into the rest of Route 2.

    Fight
    Highest levelBug Catcher EdLv 43+2 more trainers
    Get
    Elixir
    New
    Ledian9%SSAriados5%HG+17 seen earlier
    Need
    Cut Treex3HM01 Cut+ Hive Badge
    Next stop Pewter City, to the northFull Route 2 walkthrough
    Guide
  8. 88
    Pewter CityLeader Brock Lv 543 trainers 5 items 3 new

    Near the entrance from Route 2, search the dead end of the narrow lane just west of the road for the hidden Max Revive.

    Fight
    Leader BrockLv 54+2 more trainers
    Get
    ReviveOmanyteLv 20KabutoLv 20AerodactylLv 20LileepLv 20AnorithLv 20CranidosLv 20ShieldonLv 20bring the matching fossilSilver WingRainbow WingMax RevivehiddenPP UphiddenWise GlassesTradeHaunter for Xatu
    New
    StarlyHeadbuttLatiasSSLatiosHG+3 seen earlier
    Next stop Route 3, to the eastFull Pewter City walkthrough
    Guide

Volcano Badge: Blaine

Seafoam Islands Gym, Fire type, ace Lv 59
11 stops · 10 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Volcano BadgeGym badge
  • TM50 OverheatFire type
  • $7,080Prize money
Boss

Blaine

Seafoam Islands Gym, Fire type

  • Magcargo, Lv 54
  • Magmar, Lv 54
  • Rapidash, Lv 59, ace
New10 Pokemon
Baltoy (HG), Gulpin (SS), Poochyena, Furret, Lanturn, Kricketot, Seedot, Pikachu, Dewgong, Articuno
Return
HM08 Rock Climb, come back to Cinnabar Island
  1. 89
    Route 3New: Baltoy (HG), Gulpin (SS)10 trainers 3 items 2 new

    Route 3 opens with a detour because the ledges south of the entrance drop you into a pocket of meteor craters that only leads back north.

    Fight
    Highest levelDouble Team Zac & JenLv 47+9 more trainers
    Get
    Star PiecehiddenBig RootHyper Potionhidden
    New
    BaltoyHGGulpinSS+12 seen earlier
    Next stop Mt. MoonFull Route 3 walkthrough
    Guide
  2. 90
    Mt. MoonRival Silver Lv 501 trainer 1 item

    Your rival waits just inside the Route 3 entrance, so the first visit to Mt. Moon opens with a fight before any exploring.

    Fight
    Rival SilverLv 50
    Get
    Revivehidden
    Shop
    Fresh Water$200Lemonade$350Soda Pop$300
    Next stop Route 4, to the eastFull Mt. Moon walkthrough
    Guide
  3. 91
    Route 43 trainers 2 items

    Start Route 4 at the cave exit and finish everything on the way because the ledges by the city only let you hop down.

    Fight
    Highest levelBird Keeper HankLv 44+2 more trainers
    Get
    Big MushroomhiddenHP Up
    Next stop Viridian CityFull Route 4 walkthrough
    Guide
  4. 92
    Viridian CityTM85 Dream Eater2 items

    Walking down into Viridian City from Route 2, you find an old man parked at the gym door, saying its leader is often away.

    Get
    TM85 Dream EaterNuggethidden
    Need
    Cut Treex2HM01 Cut+ Hive Badge
    Next stop Route 1, to the southFull Viridian City walkthrough
    Guide
  5. 93
    Route 1New: Poochyena, Furret4 trainers 2 new

    Route 1 leaves Viridian City with two School Kids posted in the grass, and you meet them as the lower of the walk's two level rungs.

    Fight
    Highest levelAce Trainer FrenchLv 47+3 more trainers
    New
    PoochyenaFurret5%+11 seen earlier
    Next stop Pallet Town, to the southFull Route 1 walkthrough
    Guide
  6. 94
    Pallet TownNew: Lanturn2 items 1 new

    Nobody battles you in Pallet Town, so the walk in from Route 1 is a short stroll to Professor Oak's lab.

    Get
    HM08 Rock ClimbJade Orb
    New
    LanturnSuper Rod · 10%+10 seen earlier
    Come back
    Pick 1BulbasaurLv 5CharmanderLv 5SquirtleLv 5later visit
    Next stop Viridian ForestFull Pallet Town walkthrough
    Guide
  7. 95
    Viridian ForestNew: Kricketot, Seedot, Pikachu5 trainers 5 items 3 new

    Work up the east side of Viridian Forest first, where its strongest Bug Catcher waits, then sweep the west on the way out.

    Fight
    Highest levelBug Catcher StaceyLv 60+4 more trainers
    Get
    TM77 Psych UpMax EtherhiddenBig MushroomhiddenFull Restorehidden+1 more item
    New
    KricketotSeedotHeadbuttPikachu6%+19 seen earlier
    Need
    Cut Treex2HM01 Cut+ Hive Badge
    Next stop Route 21Full Viridian Forest walkthrough
    Guide
  8. 96
    Route 2112 trainers 2 items

    Open water fills Route 21, so past the grass at the top you Surf south from sandbar to sandbar.

    Fight
    Highest levelFisherman ArnoldLv 44+11 more trainers
    Get
    StardusthiddenRare Candyhidden
    Next stop Cinnabar Island, to the southFull Route 21 walkthrough
    Guide
  9. 97
    Cinnabar IslandCome back: later in the story4 items

    Nobody battles you on Cinnabar Island, so the visit is a short landfall at the foot of the volcano.

    Need
    Rock Climb Wallx9HM08 Rock Climb+ Earth BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    Magmarizerlater visitStar Piecelater visithiddenRare Candylater visithidden+1 more item
    Next stop Route 20, to the eastFull Cinnabar Island walkthrough
    Guide
  10. 98
    Route 2012 trainers 3 items

    Roadwork shuts Route 19 until you win this gym's badge, so you first swim in from Cinnabar Island.

    Fight
    Highest levelBird Keeper ErnieLv 48+11 more trainers
    Get
    StardusthiddenDeep Sea ToothhiddenDeep Sea Scale
    Next stop Seafoam IslandsFull Route 20 walkthrough
    Guide
  11. 99
    Seafoam IslandsLeader Blaine Lv 5910 trainers 8 items 2 new

    Just inside the Seafoam Islands entrance you pass the Cinnabar Gym doors, saved for last.

    Fight
    Leader BlaineLv 59+9 more trainers
    Get
    TM13 Ice BeamTM50 OverheatGrip ClawWater StoneMax Revivehidden+3 more items
    New
    DewgongArticuno+17 seen earlier
    Need
    Strength Boulderx6HM04 Strength+ Plain Badge
    Next stop Viridian GymFull Seafoam Islands walkthrough
    Guide

Earth Badge: Blue

Viridian City Gym, ace Lv 60
1 stop
Earn
  • Earth BadgeGym badge
  • TM92 Trick RoomPsychic type
  • $9,600Prize money
Boss

Blue

Viridian City Gym

  • Exeggutor, Lv 55
  • Arcanine, Lv 58
  • Rhydon, Lv 58
  • Gyarados, Lv 52
  • Machamp, Lv 56
  • Pidgeot, Lv 60, ace
  1. 100
    Viridian GymLeader Blue Lv 605 trainers
    Fight
    Leader BlueLv 60AcePidgeotAce Trainer ArabellaLv 53Ace Trainer SalmaLv 53Ace Trainer BonitaLv 52+1 more gym trainers
    Get
    Earth BadgeTM92 Trick Room$9,600
    Next stop Route 19Blue gym leader guide

Postgame

8 stops · 12 new Pokemon
New12 Pokemon
Clamperl, Rapidash, Sneasel, Pupitar, Moltres, Parasect, Mewtwo, Groudon (SS), Kyogre (HG), Rayquaza, Latias (HG), Latios (SS)
  1. 101
    Route 19New: Clamperl4 trainers 5 items 1 new

    Workers close the beach below the Fuchsia gate until you earn the badge at the gym across the water to the west. You reach Route 19 by surfing east from Route 20.

    Fight
    Highest levelSwimmer DebbieLv 46+3 more trainers
    Get
    TM55 BrineBig PearlhiddenPearlhiddenMax Elixirhidden+1 more item
    New
    ClamperlSurf+7 seen earlier
    Need
    Rock Smash RockHM06 Rock Smash+ Zephyr Badge
    Next stop Route 22Full Route 19 walkthrough
    Guide
  2. 102
    Route 22No fights, pickups or new species on this visit · Next: Route 28

    A wall splits Route 22 down the middle, so you wind south and north through the grass before the road to the league gatehouse runs straight.

    Next stop Route 28Full Route 22 walkthrough
    Guide
  3. 103
    Route 28New: Rapidash, Sneasel3 items 2 new

    The celebrity's house and TM35 Flamethrower sit on an upper path walled off from the road, so you reach them by looping through the Mt. Silver grounds.

    Get
    TM47 Steel WingTM35 FlamethrowerRare Candyhidden
    New
    Rapidash10%Sneasel10%+16 seen earlier
    Need
    Cut TreeHM01 Cut+ Hive Badge
    Next stop Mt. Silver, to the northFull Route 28 walkthrough
    Guide
  4. 104
    Mt. SilverBoss Red Lv 881 trainer 14 items 2 new

    Route 28 brings you to Mt. Silver beside a rest stop.

    Fight
    Boss RedLv 88
    Get
    TM76 Stealth RockReaper ClothExpert BeltMax Elixir+10 more items
    New
    Pupitar5%Moltres+35 seen earlier
    Need
    Rock Climb Wallx3HM08 Rock Climb+ Earth BadgeWaterfallx2HM07 Waterfall+ Rising BadgeRock Climb Wallx2HM08 Rock Climb+ Earth BadgeRock Smash RockHM06 Rock Smash+ Zephyr BadgeRock Climb Wallx10HM08 Rock Climb+ Earth BadgeRock Climb WallHM08 Rock Climb+ Earth Badge
    Next stop Cerulean CaveFull Mt. Silver walkthrough
    Guide
  5. 105
    Cerulean CaveNew: Parasect, Mewtwo9 items 2 new

    The mouth of Cerulean Cave opens straight onto a lake, so you need Surf from the start.

    Get
    TM24 ThunderboltNuggetx2, 1 hiddenZinchiddenPP Uphidden+4 more items
    New
    ParasectMewtwo+22 seen earlier
    Need
    Rock Climb Wallx7HM08 Rock Climb+ Earth Badge
    Next stop Silph Co.Full Cerulean Cave walkthrough
    Guide
  6. 106
    Silph Co.Pick 1 of Treecko / Torchic / Mudkip2 items

    Come back after the main story to trade a visitor your Forretress for his Beldum, which holds a Dawn Stone.

    Get
    Pick 1TreeckoLv 5TorchicLv 5MudkipLv 5Dawn StoneUp Grade
    Next stop Embedded TowerFull Silph Co. walkthrough
    Guide
  7. 107
    Embedded TowerNew: Groudon (SS), Kyogre (HG), Rayquaza3 new

    The Embedded Tower has one doorway; the chamber behind it depends on your cartridge and your Orb.

    New
    GroudonSSKyogreHGRayquaza
    Next stop Roaming KantoFull Embedded Tower walkthrough
    Guide
  8. 108
    Roaming KantoNew: Latias (HG), Latios (SS)2 new
    New
    LatiasHGLatiosSS
    Roaming Kanto location page

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