POKEMON GOLD/SILVER FAQ/WALKTHROUGH
Written by Donald (cmsnrub103@dodgerstats.com)
Started on November 28, 2000 9:58:20 AM AST
Completed on December 2, 2000
Version 1.0
Heh heh... you finally found it didn't you? My most ambititous project
ever... a FAQ/Walkthrough for Pokemon Gold/Silver. Uh huh... I bet you're
proud. Now for some, Pokemon is a demon seed, and any Pikachus should be
shot on sight. I agree with the last part, but Pokemon is probably the most
complex game ever released for Game Boy. Now, on with the show.
Table of Contents:
1) Revision History
2) Copyright
3) FAQs
4) Walkthrough
5) Pokedex*
6) Miscellaneous Information*
7) Conclusion
*coming soon
1) Revision History:
v 1.0: Walkthrough is complete, Pokedex should be completely up within
another update. Considering adding a Best Teams section, where I'll rate
your teams. Don't expect that for another few revisions. *KB*
2) Copyright
This document is copyright 2000- Donald, aka cmsnrub103, and may not be
used in any way, shape, and form without my express written consent.
As of this date, this document is only available for public viewing at:
http://www.gamefaqs.com
http://www.gamewinners.com
http://ptwa.homestead.com/PTWA.html (Pokemon Trainers' World Alliance)
My work is something that I am quite proud of, and if anyone is caught
using this FAQ for anything OTHER than what it was desinged for, it is
PLAGARISM. Pure and simple. If I receive an email telling me that this
document is being misused on the web, I will contact the webmaster and
demand it be removed. If this is not done within 14 days, I will be
forced to take legal action, and I don't want to go that far. Make my
life easier, and don't plagarise.
Pokemon, Pikachu, and all copyrights contained within are copyright 2000-
Nintendo/Creatures/Game Freak, all rights reserved.
3) FAQs
This is the section where I answer some of the questions about the game. Be
warned: If you ask me a question by e-mail that's already in here, it will
be ignored completely.
Q: Which Pokemon are not available in G/S in any legitimate way?
A: The Red/Blue starters and their evolutions (the Bulbasaur, Charmander,
and Squirtle families), Omanyte and Omastar, Kabuto and Kabutops, the
mystical birds (Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres), Mewtwo, and Mew.
Q: I heard about a Pokemon called Celebi. Where is it?
A; Anywhere you want... if you have a Gameshark/Game Genie. Otherwise,
you'll have to go to a Nintendo-sponsered event and ask for one there. Dates
are posted on pokemon.com.
Q: How do I attach an item?
A: Select it in your inventory and select "Give." This will open the
Pokemon screen, where you pick the Pokemon that you want to give the item
to.
Q: What's the point of the Mystery Gift option?
A: It gives you the option to pick up certain items that you can use in the
game. For example, it's the only way to get extra Evolution Stones, and a
rare item called the Focus Lens.
Q: Where can I find the Super Rod?
A: On Kanto's Route 12, same as in the original games.
Q: Which are better: Red/Blue Pokemon or Gold/Silver Pokemon?
A: In a fight, Gold/Silver would probably win. Since many of the G/S Pokemon
learn brand-new moves, you're probably better off raising in G/S than
importing from your old game.
Q: When does the Time Capsule open?
A: The day after you hit Ecruteak City. See the walkthrough for more info.
Q: What Pokemon swarm, and how do I find out?
A: Pokemon swarms happen only if a trainer calls you and says "You've gotta
see this! A whole bunch of (insert Pokemon here) are swarming all over
(insert location here)!" The Pokemon and trainers you need to contact are:
Ralph on Route 32 tells you when Qwilfish swarm. Fish Route 32 when they do.
Anthony on 33 has information on when Dunsparce swarm. The Dunsparce are in
Dark Cave.
On Route 35, get Arnie's number to find out about when Yanma swarm. Yanma
will be in Route 35.
Chad on Route 38 knows when the Snubbull swarm in that area.
Wilton on Route 44 will call you if the Remoraid swarm Route 44.
Parry on Route 45 keeps his eye on the Marill situation in Mt. Mortar.
Q: Where are the Once-A-Week Siblings, and what do they have?
A: Sibling Location Day Item
Sunny Route 37 Sunday Magnet (powers up Electric)
Monica Route 40 Monday Sharp Beak (Flying)
Tuscany Route 29 Tuesday Pink Bow (Normal)
Wesley Lake of Rage Wednesday Black Belt (Fighting)
Arthur Route 36 Thursday Hard Rock (Rock)
Frieda Route 32 Friday Poison Barb (Poison)
Santos Blackthorne City Saturday Spell Tag (Ghost)
These will not be mentioned in the Walkthrough, so be sure to remember when
and where they are.
Q: The order I fought the trainer's Pokemon didn't match the walkthrough!
What's going on?
A: Unlike Red/Blue, where it was obvious in what order you'd fight the
Pokemon in, the people at Game Freak decided to randomize things in G/S. In
the walkthrough, the trainer's Pokemon are listed in order of level. But
the hints remain the same.
4) Walkthrough
The meat-and-potatoes of any guide, the Walkthrough is long, important, and
carries spoilers up the ying-yang. If you don't want the story to be given
away, stop reading... NOW!
When the game starts, you'll be asked to enter the time. Make sure you set
it accurately. After the brief intro from Prof. Oak, with Marill as the
model, and you give your name (Oscar for this FAQ), the game begins.
NEW BARK TOWN
Items: Pokegear
Pokemon: Either Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile (anytime)
When you wake up, you'll be in your bedroom. Head downstairs and set the day
of the week (this has major implications later on). Mom will give you the
Pokegear and offer to save your money. Do it to have a constant source of
cash later.
After leaving home, head to Prof. Elm's lab. He'll ask you to run an errand
for him, and will give you a Pokemon for company. The choice will be your
first Pokemon.
What to choose?
Chikorita: Good defense stats, nice typing (pure Grass), and a powerful
attack quite early. However, the type yeilds big problems in the first two
gyms.
Cyndaquil: Fire is an important type in G/S, and he's the firey one. It has
a good Spec. Attack, and nice stats everywhere else. However, you'll only
have one damaging attack until level 13.
Totodile: Has a high physical Attack rating, and a pretty high HP count.
Starts with Scratch, which is more damaging and accurate than the Tackle
attack the other starters have. However, there's many good Waters in this
game.
Personally, I went with Totodile, but it's your call. After you give it a
nickname, which is optional, Prof. Oak's aide will give you a Potion. Take
it and head west to Route 29.
Route 29:
Items- Berry, Potion
Pokemon- Sentret (Morning, Afternoon), Pidgey (Morning, Afternoon), Rattata
(all times), Hoothoot (Evening)
(Hereafter, Morning is M, Afternoon is A, Evening is E. MAE means they're
always available.)
The grass is one of the places to fight Wild Pokemon, and there's lots of it
between home and Cherrygrove. Get in some fights to build levels, as you'll
need them soon. Save the Berries, as you'll need them later. At the end, try
to have learned their next move (either Smokescreen, Razor Leaf, or Rage).
When that's done, go into Cherrygrove.
Cherrygrove City:
Items- Map Card for Pokegear
Pokemon- None
As you enter the town, an old man will offer to give you a tour of the town.
Accept, and you'll get a Map Card for the Pokegear for your effort. Pick
up some Potions at the Pokemart, and heal. When prepared, move north to
Route 30.
Route 30:
Items- 2 Berries, Poisoncure Berry, Mystery Egg, Pokedex
Pokemon- Gold-- Caterpie (MA), Metapod (MA), Pidgey (MA), Hoothoot (E),
Rattata (E), Spinarak (E)
Silver-- Ledyba (M), Weedle (MA), Kakuna (MA), Pidgey (MA), Hoothoot (E),
Rattata (E)
At the first house you come to, pick the Berry outside, and talk to the
guy inside. He'll give you a Berry, for a total of 4 so far. Go to the
right, and up to Mr. Pokemon's house. Professor Oak is there, and he'll give
you a Pokedex. Mr. Pokemon will give you the Mystery Egg, which you should
run back to Prof. Elm. Heal when you get to Cherrygrove, as a nasty suprise
is waiting outside of town... your rival.
???- Weakness of your starter (you picked Chikorita, he takes Cyndaquil. You
pick Cyndaquil, he takes Totodile. You pick Totodile, he takes Chikorita.)
His Pokemon beats yours on type. But he's level 5, and you should be at
least level 8. Tackle/Scratch away. Heal with a Potion if your Pokemon gets
into the red.
The rival takes off after the loss, leaving you with a clear path to New
Bark. When you get there, there's a cop talking to Prof. Elm, and the
ensuing conversation gives you a chance to name the rival (called Rival
for our purposes). You'll give the egg to Prof. Elm, and he'll send you
on your way. Before you leave, though, the Aide gives you 5 Poke Balls. Time
to start catching.
Go back to Route 29, and go to the tollbooth area. When you get through,
you'll be in Route 46. You can't go far here, but there is a grassy area
where you can catch Geodude and Spearow. Get them both. Also, raise their
levels to that of your starter. On Route 29, catch whatever you can find,
although I'll be blunt: They all suck. Restock the Balls in Cherrygrove, as
they're finally for sale.
On Route 30, pick up the bug that's appropriate to your version (either
Ledyba or Spinirak). As well, get either Caterpie or Weedle (again, depends
on version), and level them up. At Level 10, you'll get a good early
Bug-type.
At this point, you'll be able to fight trainers. They serve the purpose of
being punching bags for your Pokemon, and they pay you for beating them.
Nice deal. In G/S, some of them will offer you their phone #'s for future
battles. Don't take any of the #s here, though.
Route 31
Items- Antidote, Poke Ball, Bitter Berry
Pokemon- Same as Route 30, add Bellsprout (MAE)
On Route 31, catch Bellsprout (pathetic as it might be). At least it's data
for the Pokedex. Raise a team (starter, Spearow, Geodude, bug-type), to
L11. This is important because Geodude learns Rock Throw at that level, and
that will carry you through the first gym. Grab the items, and head west to
Violet City.
VIOLET CITY- HOME OF THE ZEPHYR BADGE
Items- Paralyzecure Berry, Zephyr Badge, TM 31 (Mud-Slap)
Pokemon- Togepi Egg (after beating the Gym)
When you enter the city, heal at the center, and pick up any items along the
way. Before going to the Gym, make a pitstop at Sprout Tower, preferably at
night.
Sprout Tower:
Items- Paralyze Heal, X Defend, Potion, Escape Rope
Pokemon- Rattata (MAE), Gastly (E).
This place is quite simple. Just find the stairs and take them up (or down,
like on the second floor). Also, catch Gastly here: It's got a Hypnosis
skill that will be very useful for catching Pokemon. Level it up by beating
the trainers. They all use Bellsprouts except for a couple of deviants who
have Hoothoots on their teams.
On the third floor, pick up the Potion, and see that your rival is up to
his old tricks. There's no fight, thankfully. Get the Escape Rope and fight
the leader, who has 2 Bellsprouts (L7) and a Hoothoot (L10). Beat him for
HM 05, which teaches Flash to a Pokemon. It lowers accuracy in battle, and
lights up caves outside. But, you can't use it outside without the Zephyr
Badge, so go to the gym.
Pokemon Gyms are usually dedicated to one type. In this case, the type du
jour is Flying. There are two minor trainers before the leader, but they're
easily defeated. When the underlings' wings are clipped, go to the top to
find Falkner, the Gym Leader. Talk to him and the fun begins.
Leader Falkner
Pokemon- L7 Pidgey, L9 Pidgeotto.
Rewards- $900, Zephyr Badge, TM 31 (Mud-Slap)
This is too easy if you have a Geodude at Level 11. Just Rock Throw them to
death. The Pidgeotto has a Mud-Slap attack that does Ground-type damage
(WHY?) and lowers accuracy, but Rock Throw will win the day.
Collect the badge and the TM (Technical Machine, teaches 1 Pokemon 1 move
they couldn't learn normally), and leave. When you leave the gym, you'll get
a call from Elm, whose aide is at the Center. At the center, talk to the
Aide to get the Egg back. This time, it takes a spot in your party, and you
have to keep it in your party until it hatches. Very irritating... After
getting the Egg, you have a choice to make. Head west to Route 36 and the
Ruins of Alph, or south to Route 32? Go south for a Paralyzecure Berry, and
make the choice. I'll take you through the Ruins first.
RUINS OF ALPH
Items- Unown Pokedex
Pokemon- Unown (forms A-K)
From Violet Gym, go west, and then north until you come to a tollbooth. This
leads to Route 36, which is blocked by a tree that shakes when you talk to
it. You can't move it, so head south to the ruins. Go into the first cave you
see, and check the left side of the panel. Complete the puzzle (it's a below
view of a Kabuto) to send yourself into the Ruins of Alph.
The actual ruins is a very small room. But while exploring, you'll come
across Unown Pokemon, in one of 12 forms (one/letter of the alphabet). The
only attack they will ever have is an attack called Hidden Power, which does
random damage of a random type. Collect three forms and climb the ladder to
meet a scientist, who'll update your Pokedex to track these weird whatevers.
From the hut, follow the trees to a booth that leads to Route 32.
ROUTE 32
Items- Miracle Seed, Potion, Great Ball, Poison Barb (Friday only), Phone
Number Ralph, Old Rod
Pokemon- Gold-- Hoppip (MA), Rattata (MAE), Bellsprout (MAE), Mareep (MAE),
Wooper (ME)
Silver-- Same, but add Ekans (MAE)
Fishing-- Magikarp, Tentacool, Qwilfish (swarmer)
When you come to the entrance of Route 32, a trainer will reward you with
a Miracle Seed item to boost the effetiveness of Grass moves by about 20%.
If you have Chikorita on you, equip it, but save it if you don't. Battle
the trainers, and try to catch Mareep. It's the only Electric-type you'll
see for a while, and is quite useful. Build Mareep up along the docks by
beating Fishers. Ralph, a Fisher, has information on when Qwilfish swarm,
so get his number.
When you come to the Pokemon Center, talk to the fisherman inside to collect
the Old Rod. Now you'll be able to fish waterways for Pokemon.
By now, everyone should be L14 or within a few exp. of it. When all is taken
care of, enter the Union Cave.
*NOTE* My Egg hatched here. If you didn't, just press on with 5 Pokemon.
Otherwise, keep Mareep with you.
UNION CAVE
Items- Potion, X Attack, Great Ball, Awakening, TM 39 (Swift), X Defend
Pokemon- Gold-- Geodude, Onix, Rattata, Zubat, Sandshrew
Silver-- Same, but no Sandshrew
Fishing-- Magikarp, Goldeen, Seaking (need Super Rod)
Mainly, this place is for leveling up. Beat around the trainers for Exp, and
catch any new Pokemon. If you're going for Onix, use Gastly to put it to
sleep, and its Lick attack to weaken. Swift, the TM you pick up here, does
some damage, but only misses once in a blue moon (or if the opponent's
Digging or Flying, but that shouldn't matter yet). It's a straight-forward
path, and when you come out, you'll be on Route 33.
ROUTE 33
Items- Poisoncure Berry, Anthony's #
Pokemon- Gold-- Spearow (MA), Hoppip (MA), Zubat (ME), Rattata (MAE)
Silver-- Spearow (MA), Hoppip (MA), Zubat (ME), Ekans (MAE), Rattata (MAE)
Simple route, with one item and one trainer. Anthony, the trainer, will
offer his # after you beat him, and you should take it. He'll then call you
if the Dunsparce start swarming in the Dark Cave. After thrashing him, raise
all Pokemon to level 15, and head into Azalea.
AZALEA TOWN
Items- Lure Ball, White Apricorn, Hive Badge, TM 49 (Fury Cutter)
Pokemon- None
After healing and getting items (get the Super Potions, but don't bother
with the Charcoal. You'll get a freebie soon.), go to the house with the
Berry bush behind it. Talk to Kurt inside to open up the path to the Slowpoke
well. It seems that the Slowpoke is the town mascot, and their tails are
being cut off... to be eaten. Gross... Anyway, defeat the Rockets, grab the
Super Potion (be warned... the last Rocket has a L14 Koffing), and escape the
well.
For your efforts, Kurt will give you a Lure Ball, which catches Pokemon you
fish for easier. Also, if you take the Apricorn behind Kurt's house and give
it to him, he'll offer to turn it into a special Poke Ball. Do it, and one
day later, you'll have a Fast Ball. This catches Pokemon that run, and should
be saved for the mystical beasts.
After collecting your reward, head to the gym. The trainers inside like Bugs,
so Cyndaquil really shines here. Also, Spearow and Geodude, and Mareep
(Flaaffy if it evolved), are useful. Beat the 4 trainers inside, and fight
the leader, Bugsy.
Leader Bugsy
Pokemon- L14 Metapod, L14 Kakuna, L16 Scyther
Rewards- $1600, Hive Badge, TM 49 (Fury Cutter)
If you lose to the first two, take out the game and sell it. Scyther is the
main problem here. Its Fury Cutter attack will waste you if it gets any
momentum going, so use Geodude (Rock is 4x effective to the Bug/Flying
Scyther) to beat him. Also, since Spearow resists Bug, a couple of Pecks
could do the job.
After the fight, collect the Badge and TM 49, which lets you turn Fury Cutter
on unsuspecting opponents. Heal after the gym and try to head west to Ilex
Forest. Your rival will cut you off, and after a few idle threats, a fight
will start.
Rival
Pokemon- L12 Gastly, L14 Zubat, L16 second form of starter
Use a powerful physical attack (that isn't Normal) to get rid of Gastly.
Flaaffy takes out Zubat in a Thundershock. Use Spearow's Peck on Bayleef,
Geodude's Rock Throw/Magnitude attack on Quilava, and Flaaffy's Thundershock
on Croconaw.
After he runs off, enter the Ilex Forest.
ILEX FOREST
Items- Revive, HM 01 (Cut), Charcoal, TM 02 (Headbutt)
Pokemon- Gold-- Caterpie (MA), Metapod (MA), Zubat (ME), Paras (MAE), Oddish
(MAE)
Silver-- Weedle (MA), Kakuna (MA), Zubat (MA), Paras (MAE), Oddish (MAE)
Fishing-- Magikarp, Poliwag
The first thing you'll find is a person looking for a Farfetch'd. To reunite
trainer and Pokemon, go down, and right. Get the Revive, and go up past the
platform. Go left to find Farfetch'd, and follow the path back to the
trainer. Your reward is the Cut HM. Give it to whoever's eligible. Use it to
cut your way into the second part of the forest.
After you cut down the bush, go left and then up. Follow the trees around
until you find someone who'll give you the Headbutt TM. Try it on the trees
to knock out some Pokemon. You'll get your versions' Bug family (Caterpie
in Gold, Weedle in Silver), Pineco, a new Pokemon who should be put to sleep
instantly to avoid Selfdestruct, and Exeggcute.
From the TM, hop the ledge, and go up to the gapped platform. Go through the
gap and left to the tollbooth leading to Route 34.
ROUTE 34
Items- TM 12 (Sweet Scent)
Pokemon- Abra, Drowzee, Rattata, Ditto (all MAE)
Fishing- Magikarp, Krabby, Kingler (Super Rod), Corsola (Good Rod, MA),
Staryu (Good Rod E).
In the booth is a Butterfree trainer. Talk to her to get TM 12, which is
Sweet Scent. It drops Evade in battle, and attracts Pokemon outside of it.
The Pokemon you can catch here are all important. Abra's still Teleporting
away, but Gastly's Mean Look can stop the Psychic in its tracks. Drowzees
are quite common, so make sure you catch one. There's an important trade
in the next city.
Ditto's an important catch because of the Daycare Center located on Route 34.
As in the originals, you can leave a Pokemon here and let it get Exp. But
now, if you leave two similar Pokemon of opposite genders here, they may make
an egg. But what if the Pokemon you want to mate doesn't have a match? Simply
pimp Ditto in... the sick little guy will make eggs with everything. (Except
certain Pokemon, usual |