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Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Phase 4: Plain Badge

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Navigate Ilex Forest, unlock Day Care and radio systems, then defeat Whitney.

By Damodar Sharma Updated July 13, 2026 Walkthrough

Navigate Ilex Forest, unlock Day Care and radio systems, then defeat Whitney.

Target levels

16-25

Major reward

Plain Badge, TM45 Attract, Strength access

This combined guide never substitutes original Gold/Silver or Crystal data for the Nintendo DS remakes.

Version:
Time

Ilex Forest Farfetch'd puzzle

Catch both Farfetch'd from behind and receive Cut.

Source maps

Ilex Forest.

Encounter rows35Trainer rows0Visible / hidden / trees4 / 7 / 0

Version scope

Route Plan

Use twigs to turn each Farfetch'd away, approach from behind, return both to the charcoal maker, receive HM01 Cut, then collect Headbutt from the tutor and escort the Kimono Girl to the exit.

Wild Pokémon

Ilex Forest wild Pokémon by method, games, levels, time-of-day rates, and requirements
PokémonGamesLevelsRateRequirement / notes
MorningDayNight
Grass / cave floor
Caterpie artworkCaterpieHGSS5-650%60%—Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Oddish artworkOddishHGSS5-6——60%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Weedle artworkWeedleHGSS5-650%60%—Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Kakuna artworkKakunaHGSS5-630%30%—Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Metapod artworkMetapodHGSS5-630%30%—Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Zubat artworkZubatHGSS5-65%5%25%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Paras artworkParasHGSS5-615%5%15%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Swarm (post-National Dex daily announcement)
Magikarp artworkMagikarpHGSS40100%Super Rod. Post-National Dex swarm replacement.
Magikarp artworkMagikarpHGSS2065%Good Rod. Post-National Dex swarm replacement.
Psyduck artworkPsyduckHGSS10-2060%Surf. Post-National Dex swarm replacement.
Caterpie artworkCaterpieHGSS5-640%Post-National Dex swarm replacement.
Weedle artworkWeedleHGSS5-640%Post-National Dex swarm replacement.
Magikarp artworkMagikarpHGSS1015%Old Rod. Post-National Dex swarm replacement.
Radio — Hoenn Sound (Wednesday, post-National Dex)
Numel artworkNumelHGSS620%Hoenn Sound on Wednesday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5.
Spoink artworkSpoinkHGSS5-620%Hoenn Sound on Wednesday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5.
Radio — Sinnoh Sound (Thursday, post-National Dex)
Budew artworkBudewHGSS5-620%Sinnoh Sound on Thursday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5.
Carnivine artworkCarnivineHGSS620%Sinnoh Sound on Thursday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5.
Surfing
Psyduck artworkPsyduckHGSS5-2090%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Golduck artworkGolduckHGSS10-2010%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Fishing — Old Rod
Magikarp artworkMagikarpHGSS1085%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Poliwag artworkPoliwagHGSS1015%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Fishing — Good Rod
Poliwag artworkPoliwagHGSS2060%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Magikarp artworkMagikarpHGSS2040%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Fishing — Super Rod
Poliwag artworkPoliwagHGSS4080%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Magikarp artworkMagikarpHGSS4020%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Headbutt — common tree table
Hoothoot artworkHoothootHGSS3-560%Common Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Caterpie artworkCaterpieHGSS3-530%Common Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Weedle artworkWeedleHGSS3-530%Common Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Kakuna artworkKakunaHGSS3-510%Common Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Metapod artworkMetapodHGSS3-510%Common Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Headbutt — rare tree table
Hoothoot artworkHoothootHGSS6-850%Rare Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Pineco artworkPinecoHGSS6-830%Rare Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Beedrill artworkBeedrillHGSS6-810%Rare Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Butterfree artworkButterfreeHGSS6-810%Rare Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Noctowl artworkNoctowlHGSS6-810%Rare Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.

Items And Hidden Items

ItemMethodWhere to find itMap x, y
ReviveVisible item ballPick up the item ball in the southeast part of Ilex Forest.42, 73
X AttackVisible item ballPick up the item ball in the central part of Ilex Forest.27, 42
AntidoteVisible item ballPick up the item ball in the northwest part of Ilex Forest.20, 30
EtherVisible item ballPick up the item ball in the northeast part of Ilex Forest.47, 16
AntidoteHidden / Dowsing MCHNUse the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the west part of Ilex Forest, 5 tiles west and 7 tiles south from the nearest source NPC.15, 37
Super PotionHidden / Dowsing MCHNUse the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the north part of Ilex Forest, 11 tiles north from the nearest source NPC.36, 26
Full HealHidden / Dowsing MCHNUse the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the northeast part of Ilex Forest, 1 tile east and 4 tiles north from the nearest source NPC.39, 12
EtherHidden / Dowsing MCHNUse the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the north part of Ilex Forest, 5 tiles west and 2 tiles north from the nearest source NPC.33, 14
Tiny MushroomHidden / Dowsing MCHNUse the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the northeast part of Ilex Forest, 3 tiles east and 14 tiles south from the nearest source NPC.50, 30
RepelHidden / Dowsing MCHNUse the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the north part of Ilex Forest, 8 tiles east and 4 tiles north from the nearest source NPC.28, 26
Big MushroomHidden / Dowsing MCHNUse the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the northwest part of Ilex Forest, 1 tile west and 8 tiles south from the nearest source NPC.10, 32

Completion Checklist

  • Account for 35 random, Headbutt, Safari, Contest, static, gift, trade, or event rows across the per-area tables.
  • Collect 4 visible items, 7 hidden items, and 0 Apricorn trees assigned here.

Route 34 and Day Care

Unlock breeding and clear every trainer including the Surf pocket later.

Source maps

Route 34, Route 34 Ilex Forest Gatehouse, Route 34 Daycare.

Encounter rows32Trainer rows9Visible / hidden / trees2 / 3 / 0

Route Plan

Defeat the northbound trainers, register Day Care numbers, deposit only if breeding or leveling is intentional, and note the three Cooltrainers across the water for Surf cleanup.

Wild Pokémon

Route 34 wild Pokémon by method, games, levels, time-of-day rates, and requirements
PokémonGamesLevelsRateRequirement / notes
MorningDayNight
Grass / cave floor
Drowzee artworkDrowzeeHGSS10 or 1250%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Rattata artworkRattataHGSS11 or 1335%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Abra artworkAbraHGSS1010%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Ditto artworkDittoHGSS105%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Swarm (post-National Dex daily announcement)
Magikarp artworkMagikarpHGSS40100%Super Rod. Post-National Dex swarm replacement.
Magikarp artworkMagikarpHGSS2065%Good Rod. Post-National Dex swarm replacement.
Tentacool artworkTentacoolHGSS15-2560%Surf. Post-National Dex swarm replacement.
Ralts artworkRaltsHGSS10-1140%Post-National Dex swarm replacement.
Magikarp artworkMagikarpHGSS1015%Old Rod. Post-National Dex swarm replacement.
Radio — Hoenn Sound (Wednesday, post-National Dex)
Linoone artworkLinooneHGSS11-1220%Hoenn Sound on Wednesday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5.
Whismur artworkWhismurHGSS10 or 1220%Hoenn Sound on Wednesday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5.
Radio — Sinnoh Sound (Thursday, post-National Dex)
Bidoof artworkBidoofHGSS11-1220%Sinnoh Sound on Thursday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5.
Buizel artworkBuizelHGSS10 or 1220%Sinnoh Sound on Thursday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5.
Surfing
Tentacool artworkTentacoolHGSS10-2590%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Tentacruel artworkTentacruelHGSS15-25 or 2910%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Fishing — Old Rod
Magikarp artworkMagikarpHGSS1085%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Krabby artworkKrabbyHGSS1015%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Fishing — Good Rod
Krabby artworkKrabbyHGSS2050%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Magikarp artworkMagikarpHGSS2040%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Corsola artworkCorsolaHGSS2010%10%—Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Staryu artworkStaryuHGSS20——10%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Fishing — Super Rod
Krabby artworkKrabbyHGSS4060%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Corsola artworkCorsolaHGSS4030%30%—Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Staryu artworkStaryuHGSS40——30%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Kingler artworkKinglerHGSS4010%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm.
Headbutt — common tree table
Hoothoot artworkHoothootHGSS9-1050%Common Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Pineco artworkPinecoHGSS9-1030%Common Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Exeggcute artworkExeggcuteHGSS9-1020%Common Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Headbutt — rare tree table
Hoothoot artworkHoothootHGSS11-1250%Rare Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Ledyba artworkLedybaHGSS11-1230%Rare Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Spinarak artworkSpinarakHGSS11-1230%Rare Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Exeggcute artworkExeggcuteHGSS11-1220%Rare Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.

Trainers

TrainerLocation / orderFull teamRewardBattle note
Policeman trainer battle spritePoliceman KeithRoute 34₽680Single battle.
Youngster trainer battle spriteYoungster SamuelRoute 34₽128Single battle.
Youngster trainer battle spriteYoungster IanRoute 34
  • Mankey artworkMankey Lv. 10Moves: Focus Energy / Scratch / Low Kick / Leer
  • Diglett artworkDiglett Lv. 12Moves: Astonish / Growl / Scratch / Sand Attack
₽192Single battle.
Picnicker trainer battle spritePicnicker GinaRoute 34₽192Single battle.
Camper trainer battle spriteCamper ToddRoute 34₽224Single battle.
Ace Trainer F trainer battle spriteAce Trainer F KateRoute 34 • story battle₽1,680Single battle.
Ace Trainer F trainer battle spriteAce Trainer F IreneRoute 34 • story battle₽1,440Single battle.
Pokefan M trainer battle spritePokefan M BrandonRoute 34₽832Single battle.
Ace Trainer F trainer battle spriteAce Trainer F JennRoute 34 • story battle₽1,560Single battle.

Items And Hidden Items

ItemMethodWhere to find itMap x, y
NuggetVisible item ballPick up the item ball in the west part of Route 34.364, 438
TM63Visible item ballPick up the item ball in the north part of Route 34.372, 390
Rare CandyHidden / Dowsing MCHNUse the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the west part of Route 34, 1 tile west and 2 tiles north from the nearest source NPC.363, 436
Super PotionHidden / Dowsing MCHNUse the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the east part of Route 34, 5 tiles east and 1 tile north from the nearest source NPC.381, 417
Super PotionHidden / Dowsing MCHNUse the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the north part of Route 34, 3 tiles west and 10 tiles north from the nearest source NPC.369, 380

Completion Checklist

  • Account for 32 random, Headbutt, Safari, Contest, static, gift, trade, or event rows across the per-area tables.
  • Beat or skip the 9 trainers listed here.
  • Collect 2 visible items, 3 hidden items, and 0 Apricorn trees assigned here.

Goldenrod City systems

Open the Department Store, Bicycle, Game Corner, Tunnel, Name Rater, and radio quiz.

Source maps

Goldenrod, Goldenrod Radio Tower 1F, Goldenrod Tunnel 1F, Goldenrod Gym, Goldenrod Bike Shop, Goldenrod Game Corner Jp, Goldenrod Flower Shop, Goldenrod Pokémon Center 1F, Goldenrod Radio Tower 2F, Goldenrod Radio Tower 3F, Goldenrod Radio Tower 4F, Goldenrod Radio Tower 5F, Goldenrod Radio Tower Observation Deck, Goldenrod Department Store 1F, Goldenrod Department Store 2F, Goldenrod Department Store 3F, Goldenrod Department Store 4F, Goldenrod Department Store 5F, Goldenrod Department Store 6F, Goldenrod Magnet Train Station 1F, Goldenrod Magnet Train Station 2F, Goldenrod Tunnel B1F, Goldenrod Department Store Basement, Goldenrod Tunnel B2F, Goldenrod Tunnel Warehouse, Goldenrod Bills House, Goldenrod Friendship Checker House, Goldenrod Northeast House, Goldenrod Name Rater House, Goldenrod Global Terminal 1F, Goldenrod Unused 1, Goldenrod Unused 2, Goldenrod Unused 3, Goldenrod Unused 4, Goldenrod Unused 5, Goldenrod Unused 6, Goldenrod Pokémon Center B1F, Goldenrod Global Terminal 2F, Goldenrod Global Terminal 3F, Goldenrod Department Store Elevator, Goldenrod Radio Tower Elevator, Goldenrod Magnet Train Station 2F Empty, Goldenrod Game Corner.

Encounter rows0Trainer rows37Visible / hidden / trees11 / 6 / 0

Route Plan

Tour every Department Store floor and basement, borrow the Bicycle, complete the Radio Tower quiz for the Radio Card, obtain the Coin Case in the Tunnel, and register all city services before entering the Gym.

Static, gift, trade, and event Pokémon

PokémonMethodLevelRequirement / note
Eevee artworkEeveeGift PokémonLv. 5Source-scripted encounter or gift; save or make party space before resolving it.

Trainers

TrainerLocation / orderFull teamRewardBattle note
Beauty trainer battle spriteBeauty VictoriaGoldenrod Gym₽896Single battle.
Burglar trainer battle spriteBurglar DuncanGoldenrod Tunnel B2F₽368Single battle.
Lass trainer battle spriteLass CarrieGoldenrod Gym
  • Snubbull artworkSnubbull Lv. 17Moves: Scary Face / Charm / Bite / Lick
₽272Single battle.
Leader Whitney trainer battle spriteLeader Whitney WhitneyGoldenrod Gym • story battle
  • Clefairy artworkClefairy Lv. 17Moves: Double Slap / Mimic / Encore / Metronome
  • Miltank artworkMiltank Lv. 19Held: Lum BerryMoves: Rollout / Attract / Stomp / Milk Drink
₽2,280Single battle. Trainer items: Super Potion, Super Potion.
Beauty trainer battle spriteBeauty SamanthaGoldenrod Gym
  • Meowth artworkMeowth Lv. 16Moves: Scratch / Growl / Bite / Pay Day
  • Meowth artworkMeowth Lv. 16Moves: Scratch / Growl / Bite / Slash
₽896Single battle.
Lass trainer battle spriteLass CathyGoldenrod Gym₽240Single battle.
Team Rocket trainer battle spriteTeam Rocket GruntGoldenrod Radio Tower 1F • story battle₽960Single battle.
Team Rocket trainer battle spriteTeam Rocket GruntGoldenrod Radio Tower 2F₽1,000Single battle.
Team Rocket trainer battle spriteTeam Rocket GruntGoldenrod Radio Tower 2F₽920Single battle.
Team Rocket trainer battle spriteTeam Rocket GruntGoldenrod Radio Tower 2F₽1,040Single battle.
Team Rocket trainer battle spriteTeam Rocket GruntGoldenrod Radio Tower 3F₽920Single battle.
Team Rocket trainer battle spriteTeam Rocket GruntGoldenrod Radio Tower 3F₽1,040Single battle.
Team Rocket trainer battle spriteTeam Rocket GruntGoldenrod Radio Tower 3F₽1,040Single battle.
Team Rocket trainer battle spriteTeam Rocket GruntGoldenrod Radio Tower 4F₽880Single battle.
Team Rocket trainer battle spriteTeam Rocket GruntGoldenrod Tunnel B2F₽1,000Single battle.
Team Rocket trainer battle spriteTeam Rocket GruntGoldenrod Tunnel B2F₽1,080Single battle.
Team Rocket trainer battle spriteTeam Rocket GruntGoldenrod Tunnel Warehouse₽960Single battle.
Team Rocket trainer battle spriteTeam Rocket GruntGoldenrod Tunnel Warehouse₽920Single battle.
Team Rocket F trainer battle spriteTeam Rocket F GruntGoldenrod Radio Tower 2F₽1,040Single battle.
Team Rocket F trainer battle spriteTeam Rocket F GruntGoldenrod Tunnel B2F₽1,000Single battle.
Team Rocket F trainer battle spriteTeam Rocket F GruntGoldenrod Radio Tower 4F • story battle₽960Single battle.
Team Rocket trainer battle spriteTeam Rocket GruntGoldenrod Tunnel Warehouse₽1,000Single battle.
Team Rocket trainer battle spriteTeam Rocket GruntGoldenrod Tunnel B2F₽960Single battle.
Super Nerd trainer battle spriteSuper Nerd EricGoldenrod Tunnel B1F₽528Single battle.
Rival trainer battle spriteRival SilverGoldenrod Tunnel B2F • story battle
  • Golbat artworkGolbat Lv. 30Moves: Astonish / Bite / Confuse Ray / Air Cutter
  • Magnemite artworkMagnemite Lv. 28Moves: Supersonic / Spark / Sonic Boom / Thunder Wave
  • Haunter artworkHaunter Lv. 30Moves: Confuse Ray / Mean Look / Curse / Shadow Ball
  • Sneasel artworkSneasel Lv. 32Moves: Icy Wind / Quick Attack / Fury Swipes / Faint Attack
  • Feraligatr artworkFeraligatr Lv. 32Moves: Ice Fang / Water Gun / Crunch / Thrash
₽2,048Single battle.
Burglar trainer battle spriteBurglar OrsonGoldenrod Tunnel B2F
  • Growlithe artworkGrowlithe Lv. 26Moves: Roar / Flame Wheel / Leer / Bite
  • Koffing artworkKoffing Lv. 24Moves: Tackle / Smog / Sludge / Smoke Screen
₽384Single battle.
Rival trainer battle spriteRival SilverGoldenrod Tunnel B2F • story battle
  • Golbat artworkGolbat Lv. 32Moves: Astonish / Bite / Confuse Ray / Air Cutter
  • Magnemite artworkMagnemite Lv. 30Moves: Supersonic / Spark / Sonic Boom / Thunder Wave
  • Haunter artworkHaunter Lv. 32Moves: Confuse Ray / Mean Look / Curse / Shadow Ball
  • Sneasel artworkSneasel Lv. 34Moves: Icy Wind / Quick Attack / Fury Swipes / Faint Attack
  • Meganium artworkMeganium Lv. 34Moves: Reflect / Synthesis / Poison Powder / Petal Dance
₽2,176Single battle.
Rival trainer battle spriteRival SilverGoldenrod Tunnel B2F • story battle
  • Golbat artworkGolbat Lv. 32Moves: Astonish / Bite / Confuse Ray / Air Cutter
  • Magnemite artworkMagnemite Lv. 30Moves: Supersonic / Spark / Sonic Boom / Thunder Wave
  • Haunter artworkHaunter Lv. 32Moves: Confuse Ray / Mean Look / Curse / Shadow Ball
  • Sneasel artworkSneasel Lv. 34Moves: Icy Wind / Quick Attack / Fury Swipes / Faint Attack
  • Quilava artworkQuilava Lv. 34Moves: Smoke Screen / Swift / Quick Attack / Flame Wheel
₽2,176Single battle.
Poké Maniac trainer battle spritePoké Maniac IssacGoldenrod Tunnel B1F
  • Lickitung artworkLickitung Lv. 12Moves: Lick / Supersonic / Cut
₽768Single battle.
Poké Maniac trainer battle spritePoké Maniac DonaldGoldenrod Tunnel B1F₽704Single battle.
Super Nerd trainer battle spriteSuper Nerd TeruGoldenrod Tunnel B1F₽432Single battle.
Scientist GS HGSS trainer class markerScientist GS GarettGoldenrod Radio Tower 3F₽864Single battle.
Scientist GS HGSS trainer class markerScientist GS TrentonGoldenrod Radio Tower 4F
  • Porygon artworkPorygon Lv. 30Moves: Conversion / Conversion 2 / Recover / Charge Beam
₽960Single battle.
Executive Ariana trainer battle spriteExecutive Ariana ArianaGoldenrod Radio Tower 5F
  • Arbok artworkArbok Lv. 32Moves: Wrap / Poison Sting / Crunch / Glare
  • Vileplume artworkVileplume Lv. 32Moves: Mega Drain / Sweet Scent / Sleep Powder / Acid
  • Murkrow artworkMurkrow Lv. 32Moves: Wing Attack / Pursuit / Astonish / Night Shade
₽2,560Single battle.
Executive Archer trainer battle spriteExecutive Archer ArcherGoldenrod Radio Tower Observation Deck • story battle
  • Houndour artworkHoundour Lv. 35Moves: Fire Fang / Roar / Bite / Faint Attack
  • Koffing artworkKoffing Lv. 35Moves: Tackle / Sludge / Smoke Screen / Haze
  • Houndoom artworkHoundoom Lv. 38Moves: Fire Fang / Smog / Bite / Faint Attack
₽3,040Single battle.
Executive Petrel trainer battle spriteExecutive Petrel PetrelGoldenrod Radio Tower 5F • story battle
  • Koffing artworkKoffing Lv. 30Moves: Tackle / Selfdestruct / Sludge / Smoke Screen
  • Koffing artworkKoffing Lv. 30Moves: Tackle / Selfdestruct / Sludge / Smoke Screen
  • Koffing artworkKoffing Lv. 30Moves: Tackle / Selfdestruct / Sludge / Smoke Screen
  • Weezing artworkWeezing Lv. 32Moves: Tackle / Explosion / Sludge / Smoke Screen
  • Koffing artworkKoffing Lv. 30Moves: Tackle / Selfdestruct / Sludge / Smoke Screen
  • Koffing artworkKoffing Lv. 30Moves: Tackle / Smog / Sludge / Smoke Screen
₽1,200Single battle.
Executive Proton trainer battle spriteExecutive Proton ProtonGoldenrod Radio Tower 4F
  • Golbat artworkGolbat Lv. 28Moves: Leech Life / Bite / Confuse Ray / Wing Attack
  • Weezing artworkWeezing Lv. 33Moves: Double Hit / Sludge / Smoke Screen / Smog
₽1,320Single battle.

Items And Hidden Items

ItemMethodWhere to find itMap x, y
TM78Visible item ballPick up the item ball in the southwest part of Goldenrod Game Corner Jp.2, 15
Ultra BallVisible item ballPick up the item ball in the east part of Goldenrod Radio Tower 4F.25, 7
Amulet CoinVisible item ballPick up the item ball in the northeast part of Goldenrod Department Store Basement.27, 3
Burn HealVisible item ballPick up the item ball in the north part of Goldenrod Department Store Basement.12, 4
EtherVisible item ballPick up the item ball in the south part of Goldenrod Department Store Basement.17, 23
Ultra BallVisible item ballPick up the item ball in the southeast part of Goldenrod Department Store Basement.24, 22
Full HealVisible item ballPick up the item ball in the northwest part of Goldenrod Tunnel B2F.7, 4
Smoke BallVisible item ballPick up the item ball in the west part of Goldenrod Tunnel B2F.1, 15
TM82Visible item ballPick up the item ball in the east part of Goldenrod Tunnel Warehouse.21, 15
Max EtherVisible item ballPick up the item ball in the southeast part of Goldenrod Tunnel Warehouse.28, 23
Ultra BallVisible item ballPick up the item ball in the northwest part of Goldenrod Tunnel Warehouse.6, 7
Super PotionHidden / Dowsing MCHNUse the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the southeast part of Goldenrod, 10 tiles east and 3 tiles south from the nearest source NPC.369, 380
Parlyz HealHidden / Dowsing MCHNUse the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the northwest part of Goldenrod Department Store Basement, 2 tiles west and 4 tiles north from the nearest source NPC.1, 9
Super PotionHidden / Dowsing MCHNUse the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the central part of Goldenrod Department Store Basement, 4 tiles west from the nearest source NPC.13, 14
AntidoteHidden / Dowsing MCHNUse the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the east part of Goldenrod Department Store Basement, 1 tile east and 3 tiles north from the nearest source NPC.20, 11
Max PotionHidden / Dowsing MCHNUse the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the central part of Goldenrod Tunnel Warehouse, 8 tiles west and 2 tiles north from the nearest source NPC.12, 11
ReviveHidden / Dowsing MCHNUse the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the east part of Goldenrod Tunnel Warehouse, 3 tiles east and 2 tiles south from the nearest source NPC.27, 13

Completion Checklist

  • Visit all 43 areas in this section.
  • Account for 1 random, Headbutt, Safari, Contest, static, gift, trade, or event rows across the per-area tables.
  • Beat or skip the 37 trainers listed here.
  • Collect 11 visible items, 6 hidden items, and 0 Apricorn trees assigned here.

Goldenrod Gym — Whitney

Clear the Clefairy-shaped path and prepare for Miltank.

Source maps

Goldenrod Gym.

Encounter rows0Trainer rows5Visible / hidden / trees0 / 0 / 0

Route Plan

Fight every trainer in the overhead Clefairy outline, bring a female or genderless answer to Attract if possible, control Rollout before it scales, and speak to Whitney a second time after she cries.

Trainers

TrainerLocation / orderFull teamRewardBattle note
Beauty trainer battle spriteBeauty VictoriaGoldenrod Gym₽896Single battle.
Lass trainer battle spriteLass CarrieGoldenrod Gym
  • Snubbull artworkSnubbull Lv. 17Moves: Scary Face / Charm / Bite / Lick
₽272Single battle.
Leader Whitney trainer battle spriteLeader Whitney WhitneyGoldenrod Gym • story battle
  • Clefairy artworkClefairy Lv. 17Moves: Double Slap / Mimic / Encore / Metronome
  • Miltank artworkMiltank Lv. 19Held: Lum BerryMoves: Rollout / Attract / Stomp / Milk Drink
₽2,280Single battle. Trainer items: Super Potion, Super Potion.
Beauty trainer battle spriteBeauty SamanthaGoldenrod Gym
  • Meowth artworkMeowth Lv. 16Moves: Scratch / Growl / Bite / Pay Day
  • Meowth artworkMeowth Lv. 16Moves: Scratch / Growl / Bite / Slash
₽896Single battle.
Lass trainer battle spriteLass CathyGoldenrod Gym₽240Single battle.

Completion Checklist

  • Beat or skip the 5 trainers listed here.

National Park and Bug-Catching Contest

Collect park items and master the Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday contest.

Source maps

National Park, National Park Unused Gatehouse, National Park Bug Catching Contest, National Park Unused.

Encounter rows69Trainer rows4Visible / hidden / trees6 / 2 / 0

Route Plan

Enter from Route 35 or 36, collect the outer-path items through the fence gap, then compete with one lead Pokémon and 20 Sport Balls. Keep the single catch with the best species, level, IV, and HP score.

National Park

National Park wild Pokémon by method, games, levels, time-of-day rates, and requirements
PokémonGamesLevelsRateRequirement / notes
MorningDayNight
Grass / cave floor
Hoothoot artworkHoothootHGSS10 or 12 or 14——100%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Caterpie artworkCaterpieHGSS10 or 1250%30%—Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Weedle artworkWeedleHGSS10 or 1250%30%—Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Kakuna artworkKakunaHGSS1030%30%—Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Metapod artworkMetapodHGSS1030%30%—Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Sunkern artworkSunkernHGSS10 or 12—25%—Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Pidgey artworkPidgeyHGSS10 or 12 or 1420%15%—Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Swarm (post-National Dex daily announcement)
Caterpie artworkCaterpieHGSS1040%Post-National Dex swarm replacement.
Weedle artworkWeedleHGSS1040%Post-National Dex swarm replacement.
Radio — Hoenn Sound (Wednesday, post-National Dex)
Minun artworkMinunHGSS10 or 1220%Hoenn Sound on Wednesday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5.
Plusle artworkPlusleHGSS10 or 1220%Hoenn Sound on Wednesday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5.
Radio — Sinnoh Sound (Thursday, post-National Dex)
Shinx artworkShinxHGSS10 or 1240%Sinnoh Sound on Thursday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5.
Headbutt — common tree table
Hoothoot artworkHoothootHGSS10-1250%Common Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Pineco artworkPinecoHGSS10-1230%Common Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Exeggcute artworkExeggcuteHGSS10-1220%Common Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Headbutt — rare tree table
Hoothoot artworkHoothootHGSS13-1550%Rare Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Ledyba artworkLedybaHGSS13-1530%Rare Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Spinarak artworkSpinarakHGSS13-1530%Rare Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Exeggcute artworkExeggcuteHGSS13-1520%Rare Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group.
Headbutt — secret trees
Exeggcute artworkExeggcuteHGSS18-2065%Secret-tree table; applies only to source-listed secret tree coordinates.
Cherubi artworkCherubiHGSS18-2535%Secret-tree table; applies only to source-listed secret tree coordinates.

National Park Bug Catching Contest

National Park Bug Catching Contest wild Pokémon by method, games, levels, time-of-day rates, and requirements
PokémonGamesLevelsRateRequirement / notes
MorningDayNight
Grass / cave floor
Caterpie artworkCaterpieHGSS10 or 12 or 14100%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Weedle artworkWeedleHGSS10 or 12 or 14100%Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast.
Swarm (post-National Dex daily announcement)
Caterpie artworkCaterpieHGSS1040%Post-National Dex swarm replacement.
Weedle artworkWeedleHGSS1040%Post-National Dex swarm replacement.
Radio — Hoenn Sound (Wednesday, post-National Dex)
Caterpie artworkCaterpieHGSS10 or 1240%Hoenn Sound on Wednesday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5.
Weedle artworkWeedleHGSS10 or 1240%Hoenn Sound on Wednesday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5.
Radio — Sinnoh Sound (Thursday, post-National Dex)
Caterpie artworkCaterpieHGSS10 or 1240%Sinnoh Sound on Thursday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5.
Weedle artworkWeedleHGSS10 or 1240%Sinnoh Sound on Thursday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5.

Bug-Catching Contest tables

Before the National Dex, all three contest days use set 0. Afterward: Tuesday set 1, Thursday set 2, Saturday set 3. Score = species base + caught-level component + summed-IV component + remaining-HP percentage.

TablePokémonLevelOddsBase score
Pre-National DexCaterpie artworkCaterpie7-1820%60
Pre-National DexWeedle artworkWeedle7-1820%60
Pre-National DexMetapod artworkMetapod9-1810%60
Pre-National DexKakuna artworkKakuna9-1810%60
Pre-National DexButterfree artworkButterfree12-1510%80
Pre-National DexBeedrill artworkBeedrill12-1510%80
Pre-National DexVenonat artworkVenonat10-165%80
Pre-National DexParas artworkParas10-175%80
Pre-National DexScyther artworkScyther13-145%100
Pre-National DexPinsir artworkPinsir13-145%100
Post-National Dex TuesdayCaterpie artworkCaterpie24-3620%60
Post-National Dex TuesdayWeedle artworkWeedle24-3620%60
Post-National Dex TuesdayMetapod artworkMetapod26-3610%60
Post-National Dex TuesdayKakuna artworkKakuna26-3610%60
Post-National Dex TuesdayButterfree artworkButterfree27-3010%80
Post-National Dex TuesdayBeedrill artworkBeedrill27-3010%80
Post-National Dex TuesdayVenonat artworkVenonat25-325%80
Post-National Dex TuesdayParas artworkParas27-345%80
Post-National Dex TuesdayScyther artworkScyther27-285%100
Post-National Dex TuesdayPinsir artworkPinsir27-285%100
Post-National Dex ThursdayWurmple artworkWurmple24-3620%60
Post-National Dex ThursdaySilcoon artworkSilcoon24-3620%60
Post-National Dex ThursdayNincada artworkNincada26-3610%80
Post-National Dex ThursdayVolbeat artworkVolbeat26-3610%80
Post-National Dex ThursdayKricketot artworkKricketot27-3010%60
Post-National Dex ThursdayKricketune artworkKricketune27-3010%80
Post-National Dex ThursdayDustox artworkDustox25-325%80
Post-National Dex ThursdayCombee artworkCombee27-345%80
Post-National Dex ThursdayScyther artworkScyther27-285%100
Post-National Dex ThursdayPinsir artworkPinsir27-285%100
Post-National Dex SaturdayWurmple artworkWurmple24-3620%60
Post-National Dex SaturdayCascoon artworkCascoon24-3620%60
Post-National Dex SaturdayNincada artworkNincada26-3610%80
Post-National Dex SaturdayIllumise artworkIllumise26-3610%80
Post-National Dex SaturdayKricketot artworkKricketot27-3010%60
Post-National Dex SaturdayKricketune artworkKricketune27-3010%80
Post-National Dex SaturdayBeautifly artworkBeautifly25-325%80
Post-National Dex SaturdayCombee artworkCombee27-345%80
Post-National Dex SaturdayScyther artworkScyther27-285%100
Post-National Dex SaturdayPinsir artworkPinsir27-285%100

Trainers

TrainerLocation / orderFull teamRewardBattle note
School Kid M trainer battle spriteSchool Kid M JackNational Park₽300Single battle.
Pokefan M trainer battle spritePokefan M WilliamNational Park₽1,024Single battle.
Pokefan trainer battle spritePokefan BeverlyNational Park₽1,024Single battle.
Lass trainer battle spriteLass KriseNational Park₽272Single battle.

Items And Hidden Items

ItemMethodWhere to find itMap x, y
TM28Visible item ballPick up the item ball in the southwest part of National Park.24, 58
Soothe BellVisible item ballPick up the item ball in the east part of National Park.77, 33
Shiny StoneVisible item ballPick up the item ball in the northeast part of National Park.81, 16
TM28Visible item ballPick up the item ball in the west part of National Park Bug Catching Contest.24, 58
Soothe BellVisible item ballPick up the item ball in the northeast part of National Park Bug Catching Contest.77, 33
Shiny StoneVisible item ballPick up the item ball in the northeast part of National Park Bug Catching Contest.81, 16
Full HealHidden / Dowsing MCHNUse the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the south part of National Park, 15 tiles north from the nearest source NPC.41, 62
Full HealHidden / Dowsing MCHNUse the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the southwest part of National Park Bug Catching Contest, 11 tiles south from the nearest source NPC.41, 62

Completion Checklist

  • Visit all 4 areas in this section.
  • Account for 69 random, Headbutt, Safari, Contest, static, gift, trade, or event rows across the per-area tables.
  • Beat or skip the 4 trainers listed here.
  • Collect 6 visible items, 2 hidden items, and 0 Apricorn trees assigned here.

Sources And Validation