POKEMON GOLD/SILVER WALKTHROUGH

v2.0

By Edo (hrzic@hawaii.edu)

Copyright (c) 1999 by Edward T. Hrzic III

No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without
prior written consent of the author.

Pokemon is a trademark/copyright of Nintendo, Creatures and Game
Freak.

The most recent updates of this file may be found at my Pokemon
page:

http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Alley/2247/Poke.htm

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----------| INTRODUCTION

This is a "quick and dirty" walkthrough for Pokemon Gold/Silver.
I played through the Pokemon Gold version. There will be Pokemon
that are available in the Gold version that are not in the Silver
version. However, these strategies can still be used in either
game.

This walkthrough only tells you how to get through the game; it
does not give you translations of menus.

..........REVISION HISTORY

Version 2.0: (99/12/30) [Fifth release of this file]
- Fifth release
- Added more questions to the "Mini-FAQ"
- Added information on the "Three Legendary Dogs"
- Added information on the "Annoon" [Unknown] Pokemon
- Added

Version 1.8: (99/12/01)
- Fourth release of this file.
- Added information on removing the "broken rocks".
- Added information on how to get the "Linear Motorcar" up and
running.
- Added information on Pokemon Breeding.
- Updated "Need to Do" section.

Version 1.5: (99/11/30)
- Third release of this file.
- Changed some formatting.
- Corrected some grammatical errors.
- Added Version History.
- Added Mini-FAQ.
- Added information on how to get the first radio.
- Added information on defeating Red [Ash].
- Added "Need to Do" section.

Version 1.0 (Beta):
- Second release of this file.
- Which covers the rest of the game, including most of the second
quest.

Version 0.5 (Beta):
- First release of this file.
- Only a four-badge walkthrough.

..........THE TROUBLE WITH ROMS

Before I start with the game information, I am obligated to
inform you that a ROM image of a cartridge is 100% ILLEGAL to own
unless you own the original cartridge.

According to United States Federal Law, you are entitled to have
one (1) backup copy of any software that you legally own. Since
cartridges contain software (the game program itself), it falls
under this law. Nintendo cannot invalidate United States Federal
Law by stating in the introduction to the Manual: "You can't have
backups of this software".

So, do yourself a favor and go out and purchase a copy of the
cartridge. You'll be glad that you did.

Not only this, there are a few problems with using ROMs of Gold
and Silver on emulators. Many of the emulators out there do not
keep track of the internal clock of the Gameboy. Thus, it will
either be perpetually night, or perpetually day. Some emulators
do not have this problem. In addition, some times events (like
going on the boat) may never let you leave that area . . .

..........MINI-FAQ

Q: Can you tell me where you can get the ROM?
A: Sorry, but I can't tell you. Search around the 'net, and you
should have no problem.

Q: How do I get passed the "shaking" tree?
A: Check the section "Enju City and the Phantom Badge".

Q: How do I get the Radio?
A: Check the section "Kogane City and the Regular Badge".

Q: Where is the Pokemon League?
A: Go back to Wakaba Town (the first one), and surf to the right.
You will need Flash and Waterfall to get through the cave there.

Q: How do I move Snorlax?
A: You have to get your Radio Upgraded in the town to the east of
Yamabuki City. Then check the section "Nivi City and the Grey
Badge".

Q: Where is HM 07?
A: In the cave between Choju Town and Fusube City. It's in an
Item Ball.

Q: How do I breed Pokemon?
A: Check the "Breeding Pokemon Section".

Q: Where's Pikablu?
A: Pika who? There's no such thing as Pikab*u. What's that?
"There's no such thing as Pikab*u". Spread it around.

Q: Where's Pichu?
A: Breed two Pikachus.

Q: Where's Pikachu?
A: South of Nivi [Pewter] City. It has about a 1 in 15 encounter
rate.

Q: How do you evolve (Pokemon name) into its new Evolution in
Gold and Silver?
A: Most require you to equip an item on them, and then trade them
to get them to evolve. For example:

Onix + Metal Coat + Trade = Hanegeru
Gloom + Trade = Kireihana
Slowpoke + (item from scientist in Slowpoke dungeon) + Trade =
Slowking

Q: How do I get the Pokegods in Gold ans Silver.
A: THERE IS -NO- SUCH THING AS A POKEGOD IN GOLD AND SILVER.

Repeat after me:

THERE IS -NO- SUCH THING AS A POKEGOD IN GOLD AND SILVER.

What does that mean?

THERE IS -NO- SUCH THING AS A POKEGOD IN GOLD AND SILVER.

What's that again?

THERE IS -NO- SUCH THING AS A POKEGOD IN GOLD AND SILVER.

And one more time for the cheap seats:

THERE IS -NO- SUCH THING AS A POKEGOD IN GOLD AND SILVER.

Spread it around.

Q: Where are Charmander, Squirtle . . . (most of the Pokemon from
the old game)?
A: You need to trade from a JAPANESE version of
Red/Blue/Green/Yellow to get most of the old Pokemon. What? You
though that Nintendo would stop with Red and Blue? You thought
that you wouldn't have to spend more money?

Q: Where's Serebii?
A: Unknown. Thought to be completely random.

----------| THE GAME

..........THE BEGINNING

When you start out, the first question that the game asks you is
the hour of the day. The next is the minute.

You will begin in your house in Wakaba Town. Go downstairs, and
after you mother asks you the day of the week, she will give you
your PokeGear. Now, go to the house all of the way up and to the
left. This is Professor Utsugi's Lab. Once you go into the lab,
Utsugi will talk, then give you the choice of three Pokemon on
the table. The left one is Hinoarashi (a fire Pokemon), the
middle one is Waninoko (a water Pokemon), and the right one is
Chikoriita (a grass Pokemon).

[AUTHOR'S NOTE: I chose Chikoriita. It learns Razor Leaf at
level 8. It's chance for critical hits it good, and would be a
nice starting Pokemon for you. It can learn Flash and Cut.]

Before you leave, Utsugi's assistant will give you a Potion (you
can't avoid it). Don't worry about Poke Balls just yet; they
will be given to you later.

..........YOSHINO CITY AND THE POKEMON ELDER

Your destination is Yoshino City to the west, but you should take
the time to raise your Pokemon up to level 10 just outside Wakaba
town. You will have an easier time this way. If you need to
heal your Pokemon, go to Utsugi's lab and use the computer. It
acts as a Pokemon Center.

Once you've built up to level 10 (which shouldn't take very
long), go west. Don't bother going up, because you won't be able
to get very far anyway. Keep going until you get to Yoshino
City. Talk to the old man at the beginning of the town, and
answer "yes" to his question, and he'll take you on a tour of the
town. Plus, when he ends at this house, he will give you a Map
Card. It will allow you to access a map from your PokeGear.

Go north, and into the house. Here, a man will give you an item
called "Spirit Fruit". There are many different types of Spirit
Fruit around the game (some heal, cure poison, paralysis, etc.),
and you can get them from the large flowers that appear during
the game (there is one outside of his house). The good thing
about Spirit Fruit is that you can equip it on a Pokemon, and
whenever it reaches a certain low degree of Hit Points, it will
automatically use that Spirit Fruit.

Keep going east and north to the Pokemon Elder's house. He will
give you a Mysterious Egg. Plus, Professor Oak will give you
your Pokedex. He'll also tell you to go to Kogane City. Not
only that, he will heal all of your Pokemon.

..........BACK TO WAKABA TOWN

However, once you step out of the house, Utsugi will call you,
telling you that there is trouble and that you should return
immediately. Return to Yoshino City and use the Pokemon Center.
Just before you leave town, you will encounter a young man who
uses one of the Pokemon that you could have chosen in the
beginning. You should be at a high enough level that it will be
an easy fight, even though you are weak against that he has
chosen.

Heal at the Pokemon Center if you need to, then go to Utsugi's
Lab. The police will be there, and you will have to name the
young man that you fought. He will then be your rival for the
remainder of the game. He will marvel at the Egg that you were
give, and will take it for a time to study. Just as you are
about to leave, Utsugi's Assistant will give you 5 Poke Balls.
The first man that you see outside of Wakaba Town will instruct
you on how to use the Poke Balls. Say "no" to his question.

..........KIKYOU CITY AND THE WING BADGE

At this point, you may want to catch some Pokemon to add to your
team. A good choice to catch would be Otachi (the flying racoon;
can only be caught during the day). It can learn Cut, and
strangely enough, Surf! Another good one is Pidgey, which can
learn Fly. And while you're at it, pick up a Geodude if you want
(in the area where I said don't bother to go because you couldn't
get very far) to learn Strength. Keep at least one slot open in
your party! I'll tell you why later.

Make your way to Kikyou City. Then beat Hayato at the Gym. The
Gym Members and Leader use bird-type Pokemon, and should be
relatively easy if you built up your levels. Defeat Hayato to
get the "Wing Badge". It increases the Attack of all of your
Pokemon, plus allows you to use Flash at any time. He also gives
you TM 31 "Sand Hell". It's basically a high-damaging "Sand
Attack".

Utsugi will call after you exit the Gym. Your egg is now ready.
Go to the Pokemon Center, and Utsugi's Assistant will be there.
Answer "yes" to his question, and you'll be given your egg back,
but this time will be in your party. It can not attack, etc.,
but will hatch in some time, into Togepi!

Now, go to the northern part of town to the Bellsprout Temple.
Battle your way to the top, and defeat the temple master for the
Flash HM.

..........HIWADA TOWN AND THE INSECT BADGE

Now, go south through the cave to Hiwada Town (if you try going
west, you will be blocked by some sort of tree). Go into the
Pokemon Center, and talk to the fisherman to get the Fishing
Pole. Talk to Gantetsu, the Pokemon Ball maker at the northern
end of town, and he'll ask you to save the Slowpokes that are
being held captive. He'll then leave the house. Now go to the
front of the town and into the hole that a man was previously
blocking. Gantestu will be there. Defeat all of the Team Rocket
members, and Gantestu will be grateful. He'll give you a "Lure
Ball".

No go to the Gym, and defeat the leader for the "Insect Badge".
It allows you to control Pokemon up to level 30, and enables you
to use Cut. She also gives you TM 49 "Renzokugeri". A good
slash attack that she used on you earlier.

Heal at the Pokemon Center, then go west through the gate. Just
as you are about to, your rival appears again. This battle is a
little tougher, but shouldn't be too difficult if you have built
up your Pokemon.

..........KOGANE CITY AND THE REGULAR BADGE

Go through the forest, and play a game of "Catch the Farfetch'd"
to get the Cut HM from the grateful man. Cut your way north, and
into Kogane City. Explore the town, but don't go into the Gym
yet. You should be able to find a Coin Case in an underground
tunnel (you won't be able to go into the door yet), a Bicycle in
the Miracle Bike Shop.

Go to the Radio Tower (the large building to the west end of
town), and talk to the woman at the right end of the counter).
Answer her questions correctly, and she'll give you the Radio
Card. You'll be able to access the Radio from your PokeGear.

You can go to the Gym now, if you want. HOWEVER, you may want to
build each of your Pokemon up to at least 25. Yes, 25. This is
because the gym leader, Akane, uses a Pokemon called "Mirutank".
The "tank" part is correct, because it has massive HP, and can
wipe down lower Pokemon easily. Now only that, it has an attack
called "Mellow Mellow" that charms your Pokemon into not
attacking, if it is the opposite gender of Mirutank. If this
isn't bad enough, it has a some Milk equipped, so when you reduce
its HP down, it automatically heals! This will be one of the
most difficult battles that you will face up to now.

You will get the "Regular Badge" for winning. At first, she
won't give it to you, but one of the club members will coax it
out of her. Talk to her again and you'll get the badge. It
allows you to use Strength. She also gives you TM 45 "Mellow
Mellow".