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Guide and Walkthrough (GBC) by Eevee-Trainer / \_Cecilia\_ (12)
Pokémon Crystal

Guide and Walkthrough (GBC) by Eevee-Trainer / \_Cecilia\_ (12)

Complete Johto walkthrough for Pokémon Crystal, covering all badges from Zephyr to Rising, including gyms, Team Rocket, and legendary Pokémon.

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Complete Johto walkthrough for Pokémon Crystal, covering all badges from Zephyr to Rising, including gyms, Team Rocket, and legendary Pokémon.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Zephyr Badge - Game Start-Up and New Bark Town: Begin your journey in New Bark Town, receive your starter Pokémon from Professor Elm, and head north.
  2. 2
    Zephyr Badge - Meeting Mr. Pokemon: Travel north to Route 29 and then east to Route 30 to meet Mr. Pokemon. Receive the Mystery Egg from him.
  3. 3
    Zephyr Badge - Route 31 (and some side areas): Navigate Route 31, encountering wild Pokémon and trainers.
  4. 4
    Zephyr Badge - Violet City, Sprout Tower, and The Gym: Arrive in Violet City. Explore Sprout Tower and challenge Falkner, the Violet City Gym Leader, to earn the Zephyr Badge.
  5. 5
    Hive Badge - To Azalea Town!: Travel south from Violet City to Route 32, then west to Route 33, heading towards Azalea Town.
  6. 6
    Hive Badge - Azaleas, Slowpokes, and A Gym: In Azalea Town, deal with Team Rocket's interference at the Slowpoke Well. Challenge Bugsy, the Azalea Town Gym Leader, to earn the Hive Badge.
  7. 7
    Plain Badge - A Rival, A Forest, and A Daycare: Head west to Ilex Forest. Encounter your rival and find the Daycare Center.
  8. 8
    Plain Badge - A Golden City: Continue west to Goldenrod City.
  9. 9
    Fog Badge - Watering Pokemon and Catching Bugs: This section likely details tasks or events related to Ecruteak City, possibly involving specific Pokémon or items.
  10. 10
    Fog Badge - Ecruteak City: Where Past and Present Meet: Explore Ecruteak City and challenge Morty, the Ecruteak City Gym Leader, for the Fog Badge.
  11. 11
    Storm Badge - A Trip to the Coast: Travel towards the coast, likely to Olivine City.
  12. 12
    Storm Badge - A Lighthouse and An Ocean Crossing: Navigate Olivine City, potentially involving the Lighthouse and preparing for an ocean journey. Challenge Jasmine, the Olivine City Gym Leader, for the Storm Badge.
  13. 13
    Mineral Badge - The Sound of Clashing Steel: Journey to Cianwood City and challenge Chuck, the Cianwood City Gym Leader, for the Mineral Badge.
  14. 14
    Glacier Badge - To Mahogany Town!: Travel north towards Mahogany Town.
  15. 15
    Glacier Badge - Ousting Team Rocket: Investigate and confront Team Rocket's activities in Mahogany Town.
  16. 16
    Glacier Badge - A Bone-Chilling Gym Battle!: Challenge Pryce, the Mahogany Town Gym Leader, for the Glacier Badge.
  17. 17
    Rising Badge - The Rocket Radio Ruckus!: Deal with Team Rocket's radio tower scheme.
  18. 18
    Rising Badge - The Guardian of the Skies, Ho-Oh! (Gold Version): Encounter and potentially battle the legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh (specific to Gold Version, but mentioned in Crystal's context).
  19. 19
    Rising Badge - The Guardian of the Seas, Lugia! (Silver Version): Obtain and potentially battle the legendary Pokémon Lugia (specific to Silver Version, but mentioned in Crystal's context).
  20. 20
    Rising Badge - Route 44 and Ice Path: Traverse Route 44 and navigate the challenging Ice Path.
  21. 21
    Rising Badge - Gold in the Dragon's Den: Explore the Dragon's Den and face its challenges.
  22. 22
    Road to the Pokemon League!: Prepare for the Elite Four challenge.
  23. 23
    The Indigo Plateau!: Challenge the Elite Four and the Champion at the Indigo Plateau.
Tips
  • Pay attention to wild Pokémon encounters on each route; they often hold useful items or can be added to your team.
  • Talk to NPCs (Non-Player Characters) frequently, as they provide valuable hints and sometimes items.
  • Stock up on Potions and other healing items before challenging Gym Leaders.
  • Remember to save your game often, especially before important battles or entering new areas.

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