Psychic
Really and truly
Welcome to the Gold/Silver/Crystal section! This sub-forum is just for those three games that hold a special place in many of our hearts. This thread contains the rules of the forum and FAQ about the games. You can also ask for specific advice or help here.
That’s it. These rules are simple, and you are expected to follow them.
What Pokémon are unavailable in each game?
Pokémon not in Gold:
Ekans + Arbok (can obtain Ekans in the Game Corner)
Vulpix + Ninetales
Meowth + Persian
Ledyba + Ledian
Delibird
Skarmory
Phanpy + Donphan
Pokémon not in Silver:
Sandshrew + Sandslash (can obtain Sandshrew from Game Corner)
Growlithe + Arcanine
Mankey + Primeape
Spinarak + Ariados
Gligar
Mantine
Teddiursa + Ursaring
Pokémon not in Crystal:
Vulpix + Ninetales
Mankey + Primeape
Mareep + Flaaffy + Ampharos
Girafarig
Remoraid + Octillery
Pokémon not available in gen 2:
Bulbasaur + Ivysaur + Venusaur
Charmander + Charmeleon + Charizard
Squirtle + Wartortle + Blastoise
Omanyte + Omasatar
Kabuto + Kabutops
Articuno
Zapdos
Moltres
Mewtwo
Mew
Celebi
Which games can I trade with?
Gold, Silver and Crystal can only trade with Red, Blue and Yellow. They are also compatible with Pokémon Stadium 2. They can not trade with 3rd gen games and beyond.
Which attacks are Physical and which attacks are Special?
In the first three generations of Pokémon games, instead of individual attacks being either physical or special, entire elements were considered either physical or special.
Physical Types:
Bug
Fighting
Flying
Ghost
Ground
Normal
Poison
Rock
Steel
Special Types:
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fire
Grass
Ice
Psychic
Water
What starter will your Rival pick?
If you choose Chikorita, Silver chooses Cyndaquil
If you choose Cyndaquil, Silver chooses Totodile
If you choose Totodile, Silver chooses Chikorita
What will your Rival's final team be?
Depending on your starter, Meganuim or Typhlosion or Feraligatr, and
Sneasel, Golbat, Magneton, Haunter and Kadabra
What Pokémon evolve through new methods?
Eevee to Espeon - Happiness (during the day)
Eevee to Umbreon - Happiness (at night)
Pichu to Pikachu - Happiness
Togepi to Togetic - Happiness
Cleffa to Clefairy - Happiness
Igglybuff to Jigglypuff - Happiness
Chansey to Blissey - Happiness
Golbat to Crobat - Happiness
Tyrogue to Hitmonlee - Attack > Defense at level 20
Tyrogue to Hitmonchan - Defense > Attack at level 20
Tyrogue to Hitmontop - Attack = Defense at level 20
Sunkern to Sunflora - Sun Stone
Gloom to Vileplume - Sun Stone
Poliwhirl to Politoed - King's Rock
Slowpoke to Slowking - King's Rock
Onix to Steelix - Metal Coat
Scyther to Scizor - Metal Coat
Seadra to Kingdra - Dragon Scale
Porygon to Porygon2 - Up-Grade
What and where are the special, rare or one-of-a-kind Pokémon?
Togepi - After defeating the Violet City Gym Leader, the man in the Pokémon Center will give you an egg containing Togepi.
Eevee - Bill in Goldenrod City will give it to you.
Lapras - Once you have Surf, Lapras is swimming in Union Cave on Fridays.
Shiny Gyarados - The only Pokémon that will always be Shiny. It swims in the middle of the Lake of Rage.
Tyrogue - In Mt Mortar, a blackbelt in will give you Tyrogue. You will need Pokémon with Flash, Surf, Waterfall, and Strength to get there.
Shuckle - A man in Cianwood City will give it to you.
Snorlax - Two block the way, one on Route 11 and one outside Diglett's Cave. Play the Pokémon Flute on the radio to wake it.
You will need a free slot in your party to receive a Pokémon given to you.
What Pokémon can I get from in-game trades?
Onix: Violet City - Trade for Bellsprout (GSC)
Machop: Golenrod City - Trade for Drowzee (GS)
Machop: Golenrod City - Trade for Abra (C)
Voltorb: Olivine City - Trade for female Krabby (GSC)
Rhydon: Blackthorn City - Trade for female Dragonair (GS)
Dodrio: Blackthorn City - Trade for Dragonair (C)
Rapidash: Pewter City - Trade for Gloom (GS)
Xatu: Pewter City - Trade for Haunter (C)
Aerodactyl: Route 14 - Trade for Chansey (GSC)
Magneton: Power Plant - Trade for Dugtrio (C)
Which Trainers will call to tell me about swarming Pokémon?
Quilfish - Fisher Ralph, Route 32 (GSC)
Dunsparce - Hiker Anthony, Route 33 (GSC)
Yanma - Bug Catcher Arnie, Route 35 (GSC)
Snubbull - Schoolboy Chad, Route 38 (GS only)
Remoraid - Fisher Wilton, Route 44 (GS only)
Marill - Hiker Parry, Route 45 (GS only)
How do I know if two Pokémon in the Daycare will produce an Egg?
You will get an Egg if the Daycare man tells you:
-It appears to care for the other Pokémon.
-It shows interest in the other Pokémon.
-It's friendly with the other Pokémon.
You will not get an Egg if the Daycare man tells you:
-It's brimming with energy.
-It has no interest in the other Pokémon.
Which Apricorns produce which Pokéballs?
Wht Apricorn - Fast Ball
Grn Apricorn - friend Ball
Blk Apricorn - Heavy Ball
Red Apricorn - Level Ball
Pnk Apricorn - Love Ball
Blu Apricorn - Lure Ball
Ylw Apricorn - Moon Ball
When is the Bug Catching Contest and what prizes can I win?
The contest takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and you are judged on the species and level of the Pokémon you catch. The prizes are:
First Place: Sun Stone
Second place: Everstone
Third Place: Gold Berry
Consolation Prize: Berry
What prizes can I get from the Game Corners?
Goldenrod Game Corner
5,500 Coins - Thunder, Blizzard, Fire Blast
200 Coins - Abra
700 Coins - Ekans (Gold), Sandshrew (Silver)
2,100 Coins - Dratini
Celadon Game Corner
1,500 Coins - Double Team
3,500 Coins - Psychic
7,500 Coins - Hyper Beam
3,333 Coins - Mr. Mime
6,666 Coins - Eevee
9,999 Coins - Porygon
What days does the S.S. Aqua leave from each port?
Vermilion->Olivine: Wednesdays and Sundays
Olivine->Vermilion: Mondays and Fridays
You can battle the trainers onboard once every trip. To end the trip, sleep in the bed in your cabin.
What are the TMs/HMs and where can I get each one?
What is the Odd Egg?
The Odd Egg is an egg the Old Man from the Daycare Center gives you. It can Pichu, Igglybuff, Cleffa, Tyrogue, Magby, Elekid or Smoochum.
They each know Dizzy Punch and have a 50% chance of being Shiny in the Japanese version, and a 14% chance in other language games.
What Pokémon learn new or different attacks in Crystal?
Dugtrio: Tri Attack (C) - naturally
Magneton: Swift (GS), Tri Attack (C) - level 35
Cloyster: Spikes (C) - level 33
Eevee: Focus Energy (GS), Baton Pass (C) - level 36
Spinarak: Screech (GS), Agility (C) - level 45
Ariados: Screech (GS), Agility (C) - level 53
Hoppip line: Synthesis - naturally (GS), level 5 (C)
Yanma: Swift (GS), Wing Attack - level 37
Quilfish: Spikes (C) - naturally
Sneasel: Metal Claw (C) - level 65
Swinub: Amnesia (C) - level 55
Piloswine: Amnesia (C) - level 70
Suicune: Water Gun (GS), Bubblebeam (C) - level 11; Roar (GS), Rain Dance (C) - level 21; Bubblebeam (GS), Aurora Beam (C) - level 41
How can I find out more about my Pokémon?
A seer in the northern part of Cianwood City will tell you where/when you caught your Pokémon and how well you've cared for it.
What Trainers will call to give me items?
Berry - Bug Catcher Wade, Route 31
Leaf Stone - Picnicker Gina, Route 34
Fire Stone - Schoolboy Alan, Route 36
Thunder Stone - Lass Dana, Route 38
Water Stone - Fisher Tully, Route 42
Tells you about deals at the Goldenrod Dept Store - Camper Todd, Route 34
What prizes can I get from the Game Corners?
Goldenrod Game Corner
5,500 Coins - Thunder, Blizzard, Fire Blast
100 Coins - Abra
800 Coins - Cubone
1,500 Coins - Wobbuffet
Celadon Game Corner
1,500 Coins - Double Team
3,500 Coins - Psychic
7,500 Coins - Hyper Beam
2,222 Coins - Pikachu
5,555 Coins - Porygon
8,888 Coins - Larvitar
Where is the Move Tutor and what will he teach?
After defeating the Elite Four, a Move Tutor appears outside the Goldenrod Game Corner on Wednesdays and Saturdays. For 4,000 coins, he will teach Thunderbolt, Ice Beam or Flamethrower to one Pokémon once per day.
How does Buena's Password work?
Buena is a radio host in the Goldenrod Radio Tower. Get the Blue Card from her and listen to the radio every night between 6pm and midnight to hear the daily password. You receive a point for each correct answer. Trade in points for prizes.
2 Points - Ultra Ball, Full Restore
3 Points - Nugget, Rare Candy
5 Points - Protein, Iron, Carbos, Calcium, HP Up
When you can get to it: Once you defeat Team Rocket in Goldenrod City. The Radio Station Manager will give you the Rainbow Wing after you defeat the Team Rocket Leader.
Location: The top floor of the Tin Tower in Ecruteak City.
Level: It will be at level 40.
When you can get to it: Once you get to Pewter City in Kanto. Talk to an old man who stands in the eastern part of the city, near Route 3. He will gladly give you the Silver Wing.
Location: In the Whirl Islands, south of Olivine and east of Cianwood. Go in through the northeast island (top right).
Level: It will be at level 70. It can not learn the move Aeroblast in this version.
Location: Running all over Johto. No fixed location - you will see them randomly in the wild.
Level: All three are at level 40.
When you can get to it: Once you defeat Team Rocket in Goldenrod City. The Radio Station Manager will give you the Silver Wing after you defeat the Team Rocket Leader.
Location: In the Whirl Islands, south of Olivine and east of Cianwood. Go in through the northeast island (top right).
Level: It will be at level 40.
When you can get to it: Once you get to Pewter City in Kanto. Talk to an old man who stands in the eastern part of the city, near Route 3. He will gladly give you the Rainbow Wing.
Location: The top floor of the Tin Tower in Ecruteak City.
Level: It will be at level 70. It can not learn the move Sacred Fire in this version.
Location: Running all over Johto. No fixed location - you will see them randomly in the wild.
Level: All three are at level 40.
What you need: The Rainbow Wing Key Item
When you can get to it: Once you have caught Raikou, Entei and Suicune and defeated the Elite Four. Go to the Tin Tower, and the monks will give you the Rainbow Wing and allow you to go to Ho-Oh.
Location: The top floor of the Tin Tower in Ecruteak City.
Level: It will be at level 60.
When you can get to it: Once you get to Pewter City in Kanto. Talk to an old man who stands in the eastern part of the city, near Route 3. He will gladly give you the Silver Wing.
Location: In the Whirl Islands, south of Olivine and east of Cianwood. Go in through the northeast island (top right).
Level: It will be at level 60.
When you can get it: Once you defeat Team Rocket in Goldenrod City. The Radio Station Manager will give you the Clear Bell after you defeat the Team Rocket Leader. You must then defeat the Wise Trio - three monks who will battle you - before allowing you to face Suicune.
Location: Bottom floor of the Tin Tower, right when you walk through the door.
Level: It will be at level 40.
Note: Suicune can not run away from you in this battle.
Location: Running all over Johto. No fixed location - you will see them randomly in the wild.
Level: Both are at level 40.
These three Pokémon (or two if you play Crystal) were the first of their kind in that they roam around the game and flee battles quickly. They're both hard to find and catch, making it a real challenge for trainers. The only way to encounter them is by getting lucky and bumping into them in the wild, and they can easily Run or use Roar to escape. Catching them is no easy task, but it’s doable even without a Masterball.
Step One: Unleash Them
Go to the Burnt Tower, approach them and let them run away. Don't panic, they're supposed to do that.
Step Two: Build Your Team
These Legendaries are very tricky because they can Run away whenever they want, or use Roar, and if you accidentally kill them, they won't come back. That is why the following attacks are needed:
False Swipe – Catch a Scyther/Scizor from the Bug Catching Contest, or Farfetch'd on Route 38/39.
Mean Look/Spider Web – The Gastly line and Spinarak line know these respectively. Gastly can be found in the Spout Tower at night and Spinarak on Route 30 and 31 at night (but only in Silver).
Hypnosis/Spore/Sleep Powder/Sing, and Fly – For these, check the Serebii Attackdex.
A Gengar with Mean Look and Hypnosis and a Scyther/Scizor with False Swipe should be perfect. The Pokémon with Fly is only there for transportation, so it can be anything. Alternatively, put all these moves on a Smeargle if you can manage it. Raise your team to at least level 45. If they're slower than the beasts, train them more.
Step Three: Stock Up
Buy a lot of Ultra Balls and get Fast Balls from Kurt. Have at least 15-20 on you at all times. You might also want to buy some Repels so you won't have to waste as much time battling wild Geodude once you know where the beast is.
Step Four: Find the Legendaries
This will first rely on chance, as there is no way to track them until you have encountered them randomly in the wild. The first time they appear you'll probably have a heart attack, but don't panic if things don't work out and they get away.
Step Five: Chase The Legendaries
Once you have seen one of them at least once, you will be able to find that beast’s current location through your Pokédex. However, once you enter a city, route, cave, building, or simply turn your game off/on, its location will change. So it won't stay in the same place for very long, and catching up to it is very hard.
To begin the hunt, keep your Gengar first in your party, check the beast’s location and Fly somewhere nearby. There is a slim chance that it will change places to be nearer you or even in the same place, because they cannot jump from one end of Johto to another. Rinse and repeat until you find them; it's a long game of cat and mouse, but you'll also learn how to anticipate their movements and be near them. It takes a time, practice and patience, but it's worth it.
Step Six: BATTLE!
Once you encounter Raikou, Entei or Suicune, start off with Mean Look or Hypnosis. Either move can be good or bad; Mean Look prevents it from Running, but it can still use Roar. However, while Hypnosis prevents it from doing either, Hypnosis has low accuracy, and the beast may wake up immediately and Run or Roar.
Either way, ensure the Legendary is put to sleep, then bring in Scyther. Use False Swipe as many times as possible; this attack will never kill a Pokémon, so it's always safe. If the beast wakes up, switch back to Gengar if possible to put it back to sleep before it gets away. When False Swipe doesn't seem to be doing any more damage, it means that the Legendary only has one HP left, and that's your cue to start throwing Ultra Balls and Fast Balls! Keep Gengar out on the field during this time in case it wakes back up. It may take a good few battles with each beast to get them to this point.
If they escape, don't give up, because all's not lost. Any damage you have done to it in the past is still there, so if you know it only has one HP left you don't really need Scyther anymore. Just keep using Mean Look/Hypnosis/Ultra Ball, and you should catch it eventually.
Hope this helps! If you have any other questions, or things you would like to see added to the FAQ, please don't hesitate!
~Psychic
The G/S/C Rules and Regulations
1. Follow all SPPf Rules. Read and know the General SPPf Rules, because it’s all the same stuff. This includes no flaming, double-posting, or advertising outside websites.
2. Search before posting. Use the Search bar near the top of the page to see if your question has already been answered.
3. Only talk about Gold, Silver and Crystal. This section is only for these 2nd generation games. Don’t talk about other games or make recommendations that aren’t accessible in G/S/C. HeartGold and SoulSilver are 4th generation games and don’t belong here, either.
4. Do not discuss ROMS, emulators, cheat devices or codes. If you don’t have a legitimate copy of the games, don’t discuss it, and if you want to hack your game, don't discuss it.
5. Do not bump threads. If the last post of a thread is from more than 30 days ago, do not respond to it. You may post a new version of the thread, but please leave dead threads dead.
6. To get your in-game team rated, go here. Be sure to read the RMT Rules before posting.
7. Please post general help questions in THIS thread. Don't make a new thread just for a simple help question!
2. Search before posting. Use the Search bar near the top of the page to see if your question has already been answered.
3. Only talk about Gold, Silver and Crystal. This section is only for these 2nd generation games. Don’t talk about other games or make recommendations that aren’t accessible in G/S/C. HeartGold and SoulSilver are 4th generation games and don’t belong here, either.
4. Do not discuss ROMS, emulators, cheat devices or codes. If you don’t have a legitimate copy of the games, don’t discuss it, and if you want to hack your game, don't discuss it.
5. Do not bump threads. If the last post of a thread is from more than 30 days ago, do not respond to it. You may post a new version of the thread, but please leave dead threads dead.
6. To get your in-game team rated, go here. Be sure to read the RMT Rules before posting.
7. Please post general help questions in THIS thread. Don't make a new thread just for a simple help question!
That’s it. These rules are simple, and you are expected to follow them.
Useful Threads
These threads answer some of the more popular questions we get here, so please read and use them. Since they are stickied, you may bump them.If your game ISN'T SAVING, Read This: Info on how you can fix your game if the internal battery is dead!
The Official G/S/C Programming and Beta Glitch Thread: Information and members' finds on the many glitches in these games.
The Official G/S/C Shiny Thread: Information and general chat about the Shiny Pokémon in the first games they appeared in.
G/S/C Recent Happenings Thread: The place to talk about your recent progress in-game.
G/S/C Basic FAQ
Compiled by Psychic
General
The Official G/S/C Programming and Beta Glitch Thread: Information and members' finds on the many glitches in these games.
The Official G/S/C Shiny Thread: Information and general chat about the Shiny Pokémon in the first games they appeared in.
G/S/C Recent Happenings Thread: The place to talk about your recent progress in-game.
G/S/C Basic FAQ
Compiled by Psychic
General
What Pokémon are unavailable in each game?
Pokémon not in Gold:
Ekans + Arbok (can obtain Ekans in the Game Corner)
Vulpix + Ninetales
Meowth + Persian
Ledyba + Ledian
Delibird
Skarmory
Phanpy + Donphan
Pokémon not in Silver:
Sandshrew + Sandslash (can obtain Sandshrew from Game Corner)
Growlithe + Arcanine
Mankey + Primeape
Spinarak + Ariados
Gligar
Mantine
Teddiursa + Ursaring
Pokémon not in Crystal:
Vulpix + Ninetales
Mankey + Primeape
Mareep + Flaaffy + Ampharos
Girafarig
Remoraid + Octillery
Pokémon not available in gen 2:
Bulbasaur + Ivysaur + Venusaur
Charmander + Charmeleon + Charizard
Squirtle + Wartortle + Blastoise
Omanyte + Omasatar
Kabuto + Kabutops
Articuno
Zapdos
Moltres
Mewtwo
Mew
Celebi
Which games can I trade with?
Gold, Silver and Crystal can only trade with Red, Blue and Yellow. They are also compatible with Pokémon Stadium 2. They can not trade with 3rd gen games and beyond.
Which attacks are Physical and which attacks are Special?
In the first three generations of Pokémon games, instead of individual attacks being either physical or special, entire elements were considered either physical or special.
Physical Types:
Bug
Fighting
Flying
Ghost
Ground
Normal
Poison
Rock
Steel
Special Types:
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fire
Grass
Ice
Psychic
Water
What starter will your Rival pick?
If you choose Chikorita, Silver chooses Cyndaquil
If you choose Cyndaquil, Silver chooses Totodile
If you choose Totodile, Silver chooses Chikorita
What will your Rival's final team be?
Depending on your starter, Meganuim or Typhlosion or Feraligatr, and
Sneasel, Golbat, Magneton, Haunter and Kadabra
What Pokémon evolve through new methods?
Eevee to Espeon - Happiness (during the day)
Eevee to Umbreon - Happiness (at night)
Pichu to Pikachu - Happiness
Togepi to Togetic - Happiness
Cleffa to Clefairy - Happiness
Igglybuff to Jigglypuff - Happiness
Chansey to Blissey - Happiness
Golbat to Crobat - Happiness
Tyrogue to Hitmonlee - Attack > Defense at level 20
Tyrogue to Hitmonchan - Defense > Attack at level 20
Tyrogue to Hitmontop - Attack = Defense at level 20
Sunkern to Sunflora - Sun Stone
Gloom to Vileplume - Sun Stone
Poliwhirl to Politoed - King's Rock
Slowpoke to Slowking - King's Rock
Onix to Steelix - Metal Coat
Scyther to Scizor - Metal Coat
Seadra to Kingdra - Dragon Scale
Porygon to Porygon2 - Up-Grade
What and where are the special, rare or one-of-a-kind Pokémon?
Togepi - After defeating the Violet City Gym Leader, the man in the Pokémon Center will give you an egg containing Togepi.
Eevee - Bill in Goldenrod City will give it to you.
Lapras - Once you have Surf, Lapras is swimming in Union Cave on Fridays.
Shiny Gyarados - The only Pokémon that will always be Shiny. It swims in the middle of the Lake of Rage.
Tyrogue - In Mt Mortar, a blackbelt in will give you Tyrogue. You will need Pokémon with Flash, Surf, Waterfall, and Strength to get there.
Shuckle - A man in Cianwood City will give it to you.
Snorlax - Two block the way, one on Route 11 and one outside Diglett's Cave. Play the Pokémon Flute on the radio to wake it.
You will need a free slot in your party to receive a Pokémon given to you.
What Pokémon can I get from in-game trades?
Onix: Violet City - Trade for Bellsprout (GSC)
Machop: Golenrod City - Trade for Drowzee (GS)
Machop: Golenrod City - Trade for Abra (C)
Voltorb: Olivine City - Trade for female Krabby (GSC)
Rhydon: Blackthorn City - Trade for female Dragonair (GS)
Dodrio: Blackthorn City - Trade for Dragonair (C)
Rapidash: Pewter City - Trade for Gloom (GS)
Xatu: Pewter City - Trade for Haunter (C)
Aerodactyl: Route 14 - Trade for Chansey (GSC)
Magneton: Power Plant - Trade for Dugtrio (C)
Which Trainers will call to tell me about swarming Pokémon?
Quilfish - Fisher Ralph, Route 32 (GSC)
Dunsparce - Hiker Anthony, Route 33 (GSC)
Yanma - Bug Catcher Arnie, Route 35 (GSC)
Snubbull - Schoolboy Chad, Route 38 (GS only)
Remoraid - Fisher Wilton, Route 44 (GS only)
Marill - Hiker Parry, Route 45 (GS only)
How do I know if two Pokémon in the Daycare will produce an Egg?
You will get an Egg if the Daycare man tells you:
-It appears to care for the other Pokémon.
-It shows interest in the other Pokémon.
-It's friendly with the other Pokémon.
You will not get an Egg if the Daycare man tells you:
-It's brimming with energy.
-It has no interest in the other Pokémon.
Which Apricorns produce which Pokéballs?
Wht Apricorn - Fast Ball
Grn Apricorn - friend Ball
Blk Apricorn - Heavy Ball
Red Apricorn - Level Ball
Pnk Apricorn - Love Ball
Blu Apricorn - Lure Ball
Ylw Apricorn - Moon Ball
When is the Bug Catching Contest and what prizes can I win?
The contest takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and you are judged on the species and level of the Pokémon you catch. The prizes are:
First Place: Sun Stone
Second place: Everstone
Third Place: Gold Berry
Consolation Prize: Berry
What prizes can I get from the Game Corners?
Goldenrod Game Corner
5,500 Coins - Thunder, Blizzard, Fire Blast
200 Coins - Abra
700 Coins - Ekans (Gold), Sandshrew (Silver)
2,100 Coins - Dratini
Celadon Game Corner
1,500 Coins - Double Team
3,500 Coins - Psychic
7,500 Coins - Hyper Beam
3,333 Coins - Mr. Mime
6,666 Coins - Eevee
9,999 Coins - Porygon
What days does the S.S. Aqua leave from each port?
Vermilion->Olivine: Wednesdays and Sundays
Olivine->Vermilion: Mondays and Fridays
You can battle the trainers onboard once every trip. To end the trip, sleep in the bed in your cabin.
What are the TMs/HMs and where can I get each one?
TMs
01 Dynamic Punch - Cianwood Gym
02 Headbutt - Ilex Forest, Goldenrod Department Store for $2000
03 Curse - Celadon Mansion at night
04 Rollout - Route 35
05 Roar - Route 32
06 Toxic - Fuschia Gym
07 Zap Cannon - Clear the Power Plant activity
08 Rock Smash - A person right of Sudowoodo, Goldenrod Dept Store
09 Psych Up - Held by traded Abras/Kadabras
10 Hidden Power - Celadon Dept Store, $3000
11 Sunny Day - Celadon Dept Store, $2000
12 Sweet Scent - Near the exit of Ilex Forest
13 Snore - Feed the sick Miltank lots of Berries
14 Blizzard - Goldenrod game corner, 5500 coins
15 Hyper Beam - Celadon game corner, 7500 coins
16 Icy Wind - Mahogony Gym
17 Protect - Celadon Dept Store, $3000
18 Rain Dance - Slowpoke Well
19 Giga Drain - Celadon Gym
20 Endure - Burnt Tower
21 Frustration - Goldenrod City Dept Store 5th Floor on Sundays - Pokémon dislikes you
22 Solar Beam - Route 27
23 Iron Tail - Olivine Gym
24 Dragons Breath - Blackthorn Gym
25 Thunder - Goldenrod game corner, 5500 coins
26 Earthquake - Victory Road
27 Return - Goldenrod City Dept Store 5th Floor on Sundays - Pokémon likes you
28 Dig - Outside the National Park
29 Psychic - Mr. Psychic's House in Saffron City, Celadon Game Corner, 3500 coins.
30 Shadowball - Ecruteak Gym
31 Mud-slap - Violet Gym
32 Double Team - Celadon game corner, 1500 coins
33 Ice Punch - Goldenrod Dept Store, $3000
34 Swagger - Lighthouse
35 Sleep Talk - Goldenrod Dept Store basement
36 Sludge Bomb - Route 43
37 Sandstorm - House outside the Tohjo Falls exit, Celadon Dept Store
38 Fire Blast - Goldenrod game corner, 5500 coins
39 Swift - Union Cave
40 Harden - Mt. Mortar
41 Thunder Punch - Goldenrod Dept Store, $3000
42 Dream Eater - A boy gives it to you in Viridian city
43 Detect - Lake of Rage
44 Rest - Ice Cave
45 Attract - Goldenrod Gym
46 Thief - basement of the Team Rocket complex in Mahogony Town
47 Iron Wing - In the house behind the bushes on Route 28, Rock Tunnel
48 Fire Punch - Goldenrod city Dept Store, $3000
49 Fury Cutter - Azalea Gym
50 Nightmare - Deliver the Spearow from the man in the Goldenrod north gate to the man on Route 31
HMs:
01 Cut - Chase the bird in Ilex Forest and talk to its owner
02 Fly - The woman outside Cianwood City Gym
03 Surf - Defeat the 5 Eevee trainers in Ecruteak City and talk to the father
04 Strength - House next to the Pokémon Center in Olivine City
05 Flash - Defeat the Head Monk of Bellsprout Tower
06 Whirlpool - Help Lance defeat Team Rocket in Mahogony Town
07 Waterfall - Inside the Ice Cave
01 Dynamic Punch - Cianwood Gym
02 Headbutt - Ilex Forest, Goldenrod Department Store for $2000
03 Curse - Celadon Mansion at night
04 Rollout - Route 35
05 Roar - Route 32
06 Toxic - Fuschia Gym
07 Zap Cannon - Clear the Power Plant activity
08 Rock Smash - A person right of Sudowoodo, Goldenrod Dept Store
09 Psych Up - Held by traded Abras/Kadabras
10 Hidden Power - Celadon Dept Store, $3000
11 Sunny Day - Celadon Dept Store, $2000
12 Sweet Scent - Near the exit of Ilex Forest
13 Snore - Feed the sick Miltank lots of Berries
14 Blizzard - Goldenrod game corner, 5500 coins
15 Hyper Beam - Celadon game corner, 7500 coins
16 Icy Wind - Mahogony Gym
17 Protect - Celadon Dept Store, $3000
18 Rain Dance - Slowpoke Well
19 Giga Drain - Celadon Gym
20 Endure - Burnt Tower
21 Frustration - Goldenrod City Dept Store 5th Floor on Sundays - Pokémon dislikes you
22 Solar Beam - Route 27
23 Iron Tail - Olivine Gym
24 Dragons Breath - Blackthorn Gym
25 Thunder - Goldenrod game corner, 5500 coins
26 Earthquake - Victory Road
27 Return - Goldenrod City Dept Store 5th Floor on Sundays - Pokémon likes you
28 Dig - Outside the National Park
29 Psychic - Mr. Psychic's House in Saffron City, Celadon Game Corner, 3500 coins.
30 Shadowball - Ecruteak Gym
31 Mud-slap - Violet Gym
32 Double Team - Celadon game corner, 1500 coins
33 Ice Punch - Goldenrod Dept Store, $3000
34 Swagger - Lighthouse
35 Sleep Talk - Goldenrod Dept Store basement
36 Sludge Bomb - Route 43
37 Sandstorm - House outside the Tohjo Falls exit, Celadon Dept Store
38 Fire Blast - Goldenrod game corner, 5500 coins
39 Swift - Union Cave
40 Harden - Mt. Mortar
41 Thunder Punch - Goldenrod Dept Store, $3000
42 Dream Eater - A boy gives it to you in Viridian city
43 Detect - Lake of Rage
44 Rest - Ice Cave
45 Attract - Goldenrod Gym
46 Thief - basement of the Team Rocket complex in Mahogony Town
47 Iron Wing - In the house behind the bushes on Route 28, Rock Tunnel
48 Fire Punch - Goldenrod city Dept Store, $3000
49 Fury Cutter - Azalea Gym
50 Nightmare - Deliver the Spearow from the man in the Goldenrod north gate to the man on Route 31
HMs:
01 Cut - Chase the bird in Ilex Forest and talk to its owner
02 Fly - The woman outside Cianwood City Gym
03 Surf - Defeat the 5 Eevee trainers in Ecruteak City and talk to the father
04 Strength - House next to the Pokémon Center in Olivine City
05 Flash - Defeat the Head Monk of Bellsprout Tower
06 Whirlpool - Help Lance defeat Team Rocket in Mahogony Town
07 Waterfall - Inside the Ice Cave
Pokémon Crystal
What is the Odd Egg?
The Odd Egg is an egg the Old Man from the Daycare Center gives you. It can Pichu, Igglybuff, Cleffa, Tyrogue, Magby, Elekid or Smoochum.
They each know Dizzy Punch and have a 50% chance of being Shiny in the Japanese version, and a 14% chance in other language games.
What Pokémon learn new or different attacks in Crystal?
Dugtrio: Tri Attack (C) - naturally
Magneton: Swift (GS), Tri Attack (C) - level 35
Cloyster: Spikes (C) - level 33
Eevee: Focus Energy (GS), Baton Pass (C) - level 36
Spinarak: Screech (GS), Agility (C) - level 45
Ariados: Screech (GS), Agility (C) - level 53
Hoppip line: Synthesis - naturally (GS), level 5 (C)
Yanma: Swift (GS), Wing Attack - level 37
Quilfish: Spikes (C) - naturally
Sneasel: Metal Claw (C) - level 65
Swinub: Amnesia (C) - level 55
Piloswine: Amnesia (C) - level 70
Suicune: Water Gun (GS), Bubblebeam (C) - level 11; Roar (GS), Rain Dance (C) - level 21; Bubblebeam (GS), Aurora Beam (C) - level 41
How can I find out more about my Pokémon?
A seer in the northern part of Cianwood City will tell you where/when you caught your Pokémon and how well you've cared for it.
What Trainers will call to give me items?
Berry - Bug Catcher Wade, Route 31
Leaf Stone - Picnicker Gina, Route 34
Fire Stone - Schoolboy Alan, Route 36
Thunder Stone - Lass Dana, Route 38
Water Stone - Fisher Tully, Route 42
Tells you about deals at the Goldenrod Dept Store - Camper Todd, Route 34
What prizes can I get from the Game Corners?
Goldenrod Game Corner
5,500 Coins - Thunder, Blizzard, Fire Blast
100 Coins - Abra
800 Coins - Cubone
1,500 Coins - Wobbuffet
Celadon Game Corner
1,500 Coins - Double Team
3,500 Coins - Psychic
7,500 Coins - Hyper Beam
2,222 Coins - Pikachu
5,555 Coins - Porygon
8,888 Coins - Larvitar
Where is the Move Tutor and what will he teach?
After defeating the Elite Four, a Move Tutor appears outside the Goldenrod Game Corner on Wednesdays and Saturdays. For 4,000 coins, he will teach Thunderbolt, Ice Beam or Flamethrower to one Pokémon once per day.
How does Buena's Password work?
Buena is a radio host in the Goldenrod Radio Tower. Get the Blue Card from her and listen to the radio every night between 6pm and midnight to hear the daily password. You receive a point for each correct answer. Trade in points for prizes.
2 Points - Ultra Ball, Full Restore
3 Points - Nugget, Rare Candy
5 Points - Protein, Iron, Carbos, Calcium, HP Up
Legendary Pokémon
In Gold Version
Ho-Oh:
What you need: The Rainbow Wing Key ItemHo-Oh:
When you can get to it: Once you defeat Team Rocket in Goldenrod City. The Radio Station Manager will give you the Rainbow Wing after you defeat the Team Rocket Leader.
Location: The top floor of the Tin Tower in Ecruteak City.
Level: It will be at level 40.
Lugia:
What you need: The Silver Wing Key Item and a Pokémon who knows Whirlpool.When you can get to it: Once you get to Pewter City in Kanto. Talk to an old man who stands in the eastern part of the city, near Route 3. He will gladly give you the Silver Wing.
Location: In the Whirl Islands, south of Olivine and east of Cianwood. Go in through the northeast island (top right).
Level: It will be at level 70. It can not learn the move Aeroblast in this version.
Raikou, Entei and Suicune:
When you can get to them: Once you unleash them from the bottom basement floor of the Burnt Tower.Location: Running all over Johto. No fixed location - you will see them randomly in the wild.
Level: All three are at level 40.
In Silver Version:
Lugia:
What you need: The Silver Wing Key Item and a Pokémon who knows Whirlpool.When you can get to it: Once you defeat Team Rocket in Goldenrod City. The Radio Station Manager will give you the Silver Wing after you defeat the Team Rocket Leader.
Location: In the Whirl Islands, south of Olivine and east of Cianwood. Go in through the northeast island (top right).
Level: It will be at level 40.
Ho-Oh:
What you need: The Rainbow Wing Key ItemWhen you can get to it: Once you get to Pewter City in Kanto. Talk to an old man who stands in the eastern part of the city, near Route 3. He will gladly give you the Rainbow Wing.
Location: The top floor of the Tin Tower in Ecruteak City.
Level: It will be at level 70. It can not learn the move Sacred Fire in this version.
Raikou, Entei and Suicune:
When you can get to them: Once you unleash them from the bottom basement floor of the Burnt Tower.Location: Running all over Johto. No fixed location - you will see them randomly in the wild.
Level: All three are at level 40.
In Crystal Version:
Ho-Oh:
What you need: The Rainbow Wing Key Item
When you can get to it: Once you have caught Raikou, Entei and Suicune and defeated the Elite Four. Go to the Tin Tower, and the monks will give you the Rainbow Wing and allow you to go to Ho-Oh.
Location: The top floor of the Tin Tower in Ecruteak City.
Level: It will be at level 60.
Lugia:
What you need: The Silver Wing Key Item and a Pokémon who knows Whirlpool.When you can get to it: Once you get to Pewter City in Kanto. Talk to an old man who stands in the eastern part of the city, near Route 3. He will gladly give you the Silver Wing.
Location: In the Whirl Islands, south of Olivine and east of Cianwood. Go in through the northeast island (top right).
Level: It will be at level 60.
Suicune:
What you need: The Clear Bell Key ItemWhen you can get it: Once you defeat Team Rocket in Goldenrod City. The Radio Station Manager will give you the Clear Bell after you defeat the Team Rocket Leader. You must then defeat the Wise Trio - three monks who will battle you - before allowing you to face Suicune.
Location: Bottom floor of the Tin Tower, right when you walk through the door.
Level: It will be at level 40.
Note: Suicune can not run away from you in this battle.
Entei and Raikou:
When you can get to them: Once you unleash them from the bottom basement floor of the Burnt Tower.Location: Running all over Johto. No fixed location - you will see them randomly in the wild.
Level: Both are at level 40.
How to catch the elusive Raikou, Entei and Suicune:
These three Pokémon (or two if you play Crystal) were the first of their kind in that they roam around the game and flee battles quickly. They're both hard to find and catch, making it a real challenge for trainers. The only way to encounter them is by getting lucky and bumping into them in the wild, and they can easily Run or use Roar to escape. Catching them is no easy task, but it’s doable even without a Masterball.
Step One: Unleash Them
Go to the Burnt Tower, approach them and let them run away. Don't panic, they're supposed to do that.
Step Two: Build Your Team
These Legendaries are very tricky because they can Run away whenever they want, or use Roar, and if you accidentally kill them, they won't come back. That is why the following attacks are needed:
False Swipe – Catch a Scyther/Scizor from the Bug Catching Contest, or Farfetch'd on Route 38/39.
Mean Look/Spider Web – The Gastly line and Spinarak line know these respectively. Gastly can be found in the Spout Tower at night and Spinarak on Route 30 and 31 at night (but only in Silver).
Hypnosis/Spore/Sleep Powder/Sing, and Fly – For these, check the Serebii Attackdex.
A Gengar with Mean Look and Hypnosis and a Scyther/Scizor with False Swipe should be perfect. The Pokémon with Fly is only there for transportation, so it can be anything. Alternatively, put all these moves on a Smeargle if you can manage it. Raise your team to at least level 45. If they're slower than the beasts, train them more.
Step Three: Stock Up
Buy a lot of Ultra Balls and get Fast Balls from Kurt. Have at least 15-20 on you at all times. You might also want to buy some Repels so you won't have to waste as much time battling wild Geodude once you know where the beast is.
Step Four: Find the Legendaries
This will first rely on chance, as there is no way to track them until you have encountered them randomly in the wild. The first time they appear you'll probably have a heart attack, but don't panic if things don't work out and they get away.
Step Five: Chase The Legendaries
Once you have seen one of them at least once, you will be able to find that beast’s current location through your Pokédex. However, once you enter a city, route, cave, building, or simply turn your game off/on, its location will change. So it won't stay in the same place for very long, and catching up to it is very hard.
To begin the hunt, keep your Gengar first in your party, check the beast’s location and Fly somewhere nearby. There is a slim chance that it will change places to be nearer you or even in the same place, because they cannot jump from one end of Johto to another. Rinse and repeat until you find them; it's a long game of cat and mouse, but you'll also learn how to anticipate their movements and be near them. It takes a time, practice and patience, but it's worth it.
Step Six: BATTLE!
Once you encounter Raikou, Entei or Suicune, start off with Mean Look or Hypnosis. Either move can be good or bad; Mean Look prevents it from Running, but it can still use Roar. However, while Hypnosis prevents it from doing either, Hypnosis has low accuracy, and the beast may wake up immediately and Run or Roar.
Either way, ensure the Legendary is put to sleep, then bring in Scyther. Use False Swipe as many times as possible; this attack will never kill a Pokémon, so it's always safe. If the beast wakes up, switch back to Gengar if possible to put it back to sleep before it gets away. When False Swipe doesn't seem to be doing any more damage, it means that the Legendary only has one HP left, and that's your cue to start throwing Ultra Balls and Fast Balls! Keep Gengar out on the field during this time in case it wakes back up. It may take a good few battles with each beast to get them to this point.
If they escape, don't give up, because all's not lost. Any damage you have done to it in the past is still there, so if you know it only has one HP left you don't really need Scyther anymore. Just keep using Mean Look/Hypnosis/Ultra Ball, and you should catch it eventually.
CELEBI:
You CAN NOT obtain Celebi in Gold, Silver or Crystal.- Celebi was ONLY available through an event in the Japanese versions of the games featuring Kurt and the GS Ball.
- The only LEGIT way to get it in the English versions was at a Nintendo Event. These events were much like the current ones where rare Pokémon are given away. They don't do this for older games anymore. The event took place in July of 2001 and at Six Flags in September of 2001.
- The only other way is by using a glitch within the game.
Hope this helps! If you have any other questions, or things you would like to see added to the FAQ, please don't hesitate!
~Psychic
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