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Marsh Badge - Who Saw This Coming?
Pokémon Gold and Silver

Marsh Badge - Who Saw This Coming?

Learn how to defeat Leader Sabrina and earn the Marsh Badge in Pokémon Gold and Silver. Includes trainer data, recommended levels, and strategy for Saffron City Gym.

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Learn how to defeat Leader Sabrina and earn the Marsh Badge in Pokémon Gold and Silver. Includes trainer data, recommended levels, and strategy for Saffron City Gym.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From Vermilion City, head north to Route 6.
  2. 2
    Follow Route 6 north into Saffron City.
  3. 3
    In Saffron City:
    • Find a Focus Band in the northern part of the city, in the building labeled "Gym" that is actually the Fighting Dojo.
  4. 4
    The Poké Mart is in the northeastern section.
  5. 5
    Obtain an Up-Grade from a man in the northeast corner of the Silph Co. building.
  6. 6
    The Pokémon Center is in the southwestern part of the city.
  7. 7
    Receive TM29 (Psychic) from a man in a house in the southeast.
  8. 8
    Enter the eastern "Gym" building in the far northeast to challenge the Saffron City Gym Leader.
  9. 9
    Saffron City Gym: Navigate the teleporter puzzle. The two main routes are:
    • Minimum Trainers: Entrance room teleporter, northwest, southwest, southwest.
  10. 10
    All Trainers: Entrance room teleporter, southwest, northwest, southwest, southwest.
  11. 11
    Reach the center room and battle Leader Sabrina.

Leader Sabrina's Pokémon:

  • Espeon Lv. 46 (Psychic)
  • Mr. Mime Lv. 46 (Psychic)
  • Alakazam Lv. 48 (Psychic)

Recommended Levels: Level 54+

Strategy: Sabrina specializes in Psychic-type Pokémon. Dark-type Pokémon have a significant advantage as they are immune to most of her Pokémon's attacks. Ghost and Bug types also perform well. Any strong Pokémon with good STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) moves can be effective.

  • Marsh Badge: Boosts the power of your Psychic moves by 12.5%.
  • $4800

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