Navigate the Johto region and beyond in Pokémon Gold and Silver! This comprehensive guide covers everything from your first steps in New Bark Town to challenging the Elite Four and beyond.
Welcome to the Johto region! This guide is your trusty companion for everything Pokémon Gold and Silver. We'll be breaking down the entire adventure, from your very first steps out of your house to becoming the Champion. Think of me as your experienced friend, here to help you through every gym, every route, and every tricky trainer battle. Let's get started on your journey to becoming the very best!
- 1Zephyr Badge - Game Start-Up and New Bark Town: Get your adventure rolling in your hometown.
- 2Zephyr Badge - Meeting Mr. Pokemon: Your first real quest begins!
- 3Zephyr Badge - Route 31 (and some side areas): Start exploring the world outside of town.
- 4Zephyr Badge - Violet City, Sprout Tower, and The Gym: Your first major city and your first Gym Leader challenge.
- 5Hive Badge - To Azalea Town!: Heading west to a town known for its slowpoke.
- 6Hive Badge - Azaleas, Slowpokes, and A Gym: Dealing with Team Rocket and challenging the next Gym.
- 7Plain Badge - A Rival, A Forest, and A Daycare: Prepare for a forest trek and a new town.
- 8Plain Badge - A Golden City: Arriving in a city famous for its gold.
- 9Fog Badge - Watering Pokemon and Catching Bugs: A unique challenge involving water and bug catching.
- 10Fog Badge - Ecruteak City: Where Past and Present Meet: Explore a city steeped in history and mystery.
- 11Storm Badge - A Trip to the Coast: Journeying towards the seaside.
- 12Storm Badge - A Lighthouse and An Ocean Crossing: Navigating the waters and reaching new shores.
- 13Mineral Badge - The Sound of Clashing Steel: Facing a Gym Leader who specializes in Steel-types.
- 14Glacier Badge - To Mahogany Town!: Making your way to a town known for its icy challenges.
- 15Glacier Badge - Ousting Team Rocket: Dealing with the resurgence of an old foe.
- 16Glacier Badge - A Bone-Chilling Gym Battle!: Taking on the Ice-type Gym Leader.
- 17Rising Badge - The Rocket Radio Ruckus!: Investigating Team Rocket's activities further.
- 18Rising Badge - The Guardian of the Skies, Ho-Oh! (Gold Version): A legendary encounter exclusive to Pokémon Gold.
- 19Rising Badge - The Guardian of the Seas, Lugia! (Silver Version): A legendary encounter exclusive to Pokémon Silver.
- 20Rising Badge - Route 44 and Ice Path: Navigating treacherous routes to reach your next destination.
- 21Rising Badge - Gold in the Dragon's Den: Exploring a mysterious cave system.
- 22Road to the Pokemon League!: The final push towards the ultimate challenge.
- 23The Indigo Plateau!: Facing the Elite Four and the Champion.
Kanto Walkthrough:
- Thunder Badge - An Electrifying Arrival!: Your journey continues in the Kanto region.
- Marsh Badge - Who Saw This Coming?: Facing a Gym Leader known for their tricky tactics.
- Rainbow Badge - The City of Rainbow Dreams: Exploring a vibrant and bustling metropolis.
- Soul Badge - The Passion-Pink Fuschia City: Visiting a city known for its unique charm.
- Cascade Badge - The Aquatic Cerulean City: Taking on a Gym Leader by the water.
- Boulder Badge - Oh, She'll Be Coming Around Mt. Moon...~: A climb up a famous mountain.
- Volcano Badge - Fiery Battle in the Seafoam Islands!: A challenging Gym battle in a volcanic area.
- Earth Badge - Return to Viridian City!: Your final Gym challenge in Kanto.
- Side Activity: Unexplored Areas in Kanto: Discovering hidden secrets in the Kanto region.
- Mt. Silver: The Final Trial: The ultimate challenge awaits at the peak of Mt. Silver.
Miscellaneous Gameplay Info:
- The Legendary Beasts: Entei, Raikou, and Suicune: Learn how to track down these elusive Pokémon.
- Time-Based Events: Discover how the in-game clock affects your adventure.
- HM Item Cleanups: Tips for managing your HM items.
- Pokemon Trades: Information on trading Pokémon between versions.
- Pokemon Gifts: Where to find special gift Pokémon.
Item Listings:
- Medicinal Items: Healing and status-curing items.
- Field Item: Items found throughout the world.
- Hold Items: Items Pokémon can hold to gain benefits.
- Vitamins and Other Stat Boosters: Items to permanently increase Pokémon stats.
- In-Battle Stat Boosters: Items used during battles to boost stats.
- Berries: Flavorful items with various effects.
- Pokeballs: Essential for catching Pokémon.
- Evolution Items: Items that cause Pokémon to evolve.
- Apricorns: Special items used to craft unique Poké Balls.
- Mail: Items to send messages with your Pokémon.
- Misc. Items: Various other useful items.
- TMs and HMs: Technical Machines and Hidden Machines for teaching moves.
- Key Items: Important items for progressing the story.
Shop Info Compendium:
- A detailed look at all the shops and what they offer.
Pokemon Encounter Lists By Area:
- Overview and Area Quick-Jump: Find Pokémon locations easily.
- Wild Pokemon Encounter Lists: Comprehensive lists of every wild Pokémon you can find.
Trainer Info Compendium:
- Overview and Trainer Links: Navigate trainer battles.
- Full Trainer Info List: Details on every trainer you'll face.
Pokemon Info Compendium:
- Pokemon Types, Base Stats, and Stat Exp.: Understanding your Pokémon's core attributes.
- Pokemon Breeding Stats: Learn about breeding mechanics.
- Miscellaneous Pokemon Stats: Other important stats to know.
- Pokemon Evolution Conditions: How to evolve your Pokémon.
- Wild Pokemon Hold Items: What wild Pokémon might be holding.
- Time Capsule Hold Items: Items related to the Time Capsule feature.
- Pokemon Move Information: Details on every move in the game.
- Pokemon Type Affinities: Strengths and weaknesses of Pokémon types.
- Pokemon HM Compatibility: Which Pokémon can learn which HMs.
Game Mechanics:
- Time Reset Passcode Mechanics: How time-related features work.
- Stat Growth Calculation and Hidden Stats: Deep dive into how stats increase.
- Stat Changes in Battle: How stats are affected during battles.
- Damage Calculation: The formula behind how much damage is dealt.
- Badge Damage Modifiers: How badges influence battle.
- Accuracy Calculation: How likely moves are to hit.
- Critical Hit Calculation: The mechanics behind critical hits.
- Battle Fleeing Mechanics: How running from battles works.
- Pokemon Disobedience Mechanics: Why your Pokémon might not listen.
- EXP. Calculation and Growth: How your Pokémon gain experience.
- Pokemon Capture Mechanics: The odds and methods of catching Pokémon.
- Pokemon Breeding Mechanics: How to breed Pokémon.
- Special Move Mechanics: Unique move effects explained.
- Shiny Pokemon Mechanics: The rarity and discovery of Shiny Pokémon.
- Pokemon Gender Mechanics: Understanding Pokémon genders.
- Unown Letter Mechanics: Special properties of Unown.
- 3DS Virtual Console Transfer Mechanics: Transferring Pokémon to newer systems.
- Game RAM Addresses and Internal IDs: For the technically inclined.
Pokemon Learnsets:
- Overview and Quick Links: Navigating move learning.
- Learnsets: Pokemon #001-#025
- Learnsets: Pokemon #026-#050
- Learnsets: Pokemon #051-#075
- Learnsets: Pokemon #076-#100
- Learnsets: Pokemon #101-#125
- Learnsets: Pokemon #126-#150
- Learnsets: Pokemon #151-#175
- Learnsets: Pokemon #176-#200
- Learnsets: Pokemon #201-#225
- Learnsets: Pokemon #226-#251
Other Topics of Interest:
- Coin Case Glitch: Obtain Mew, Celebi, Other Pokemon and Easy Shinies!: Discover a famous glitch for obtaining rare Pokémon and shinies.
Guide Closing:
- The end of the guide, with final thoughts.
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