Pokemon Crystal route manual

Pokemon Crystal Phase 9 Kanto Part 1 Walkthrough

Optimal Crystal Kanto run — S.S. Aqua to Vermilion, Snorlax, and the southern gyms: Surge, Sabrina, Misty (after the Power Plant), and Erika.

Game Boy Color Pokemon Crystal Phase 9 Kanto Part 1 Kanto roadblock S.S. Aqua, Vermilion, Saffron, Cerulean, Celadon, Snorlax, Surge, Sabrina, Misty, and Erika. 09 / 12

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By Damodar Sharma Updated June 2, 2026 Walkthrough

Pokemon Crystal optimal walkthrough

S.S. Aqua → Vermilion, Saffron, Cerulean, Celadon.

Phase 9 of 12 Target Lv 45-55 Reward ThunderElectric, Marsh, Cascade, Rainbow Badges

Route Map

Ferry

S.S. Aqua

Olivine → Vermilion

Gym

Vermilion City

Surge; wake Snorlax

Gym

Saffron City

Sabrina; Magnet Train

Gym

Cerulean City

Power Plant errand, Misty

Gym

Celadon City

Erika

Phase Sections

This phase now works like the newer walkthroughs: keep this page as the phase index, then open each section page for the deeper route, boss, item, encounter, and cleanup details.

Section 1 S.S. Aqua to Vermilion

As Johto Champion you can sail the S.S. Aqua from Olivine to Vermilion City in Kanto.

Section 2 Vermilion City — Surge and Snorlax

Vermilion has Lt. Surge's Electric gym and a sleeping roadblock. Just west, Diglett's Cave is full of Diglett/Dugtrio — a perfect Ground answer to Surge.

Section 3 Saffron City — Sabrina and the Magnet Train

North of Vermilion, Saffron hosts Sabrina (Psychic) and the Magnet Train station back to Goldenrod (running once you fix the Power Plant).

Section 4 Cerulean City — Power Plant and Misty

Misty isn't at her gym at first — and the Power Plant (north on Route 10) has had its generator Machine Part stolen.

Section 5 Celadon City — Erika

West lies Celadon — the Dept. Store, the Game Corner, and Erika's Grass gym. Eusine also hangs around Celadon: he's the one who later gives the Rainbow Wing for Ho-Oh, but only aft.

Section 6 Gym Strategy - Southern Kanto Leaders

Vermilion City Gym Leader Lt. Surge, Vermilion City Gym Ground types ignore Electric, hit Magneton super-effectively, and make this badge nearly free if you respect Explosion.

Section 7 Phase 9 Resources And Checklist

Team Recommendations Ground (Dugtrio/Golem/Donphan): ★ Trivializes Surge and helps everywhere Electric appears.

Section Planner

Order	Section	What it covers
1	S.S. Aqua to Vermilion	As Johto Champion you can sail the S.S. Aqua from Olivine to Vermilion City in Kanto.
2	Vermilion City — Surge and Snorlax	Vermilion has Lt. Surge’s Electric gym and a sleeping roadblock. Just west, Diglett’s Cave is full of Diglett/Dugtrio — a perfect Ground answer to Surge.
3	Saffron City — Sabrina and the Magnet Train	North of Vermilion, Saffron hosts Sabrina (Psychic) and the Magnet Train station back to Goldenrod (running once you fix the Power Plant).
4	Cerulean City — Power Plant and Misty	Misty isn’t at her gym at first — and the Power Plant (north on Route 10) has had its generator Machine Part stolen.
5	Celadon City — Erika	West lies Celadon — the Dept. Store, the Game Corner, and Erika’s Grass gym. Eusine also hangs around Celadon: he’s the one who later gives the Rainbow Wing for Ho-Oh, but only aft.
6	Gym Strategy - Southern Kanto Leaders	Vermilion City Gym Leader Lt. Surge, Vermilion City Gym Ground types ignore Electric, hit Magneton super-effectively, and make this badge nearly free if you respect Explosion.
7	Phase 9 Resources And Checklist	Team Recommendations Ground (Dugtrio/Golem/Donphan): ★ Trivializes Surge and helps everywhere Electric appears.

Phase Checklist

Open each section page in order before treating this phase as complete.
Use the route map above as the high-level path, then use section pages for the deeper tables and boss notes.
Check the final resources and checklist section before advancing to the next phase.

Dex quick links

Pokemon in this phase