Pokemon Resolute Detailed Walkthrough
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Pokemon Resolute v2.78 Walkthrough
Information
Name: Pokemon Resolute Version
Hack of: Emerald
Language: English
Creator: 1158
Status: About 100% doneNAVIGATION TABLE
(Sylon Region)
[001] Cedar City[002] Pearl Villa
[003] Solar City[004] Amethyst Town
[005] Goldenshine Village
[006] Ultramarine City
[007] Dianthus Town
[008] Lithopone City
[009] Carmine Isle
[010] Cherry Village
[011] Spearmint Village
[012] Lividity City
[013] Chinchilla City
[014] Eastern City
[015] Sandy Village(Tyron Region)
[016] Marble City
[017] Volcano Town
[018] Bronze Port
[019] Pure Village
[020] Greenland City
[021] Amberyellow Town
[022] Freshwind Village
[023] Flora Island
[024] Grey Island
[025] Mugwort Village
[026] Redwood City
[027] Pinearoma Village
[028] Halfleaf City
[039] Spiral Island(Johto Region)
[029] Goldenrod City
[030] Azalea Town
[031] Violet City
[032] Ecruteak City
[033] Olivine City
[034] Cianwood City
[035] Cherrygrove Town
[036] New Bark Town
[037] Mahogany Town
[038] Blackthorn City
[040] Legendary Hunter Chronicles(Trick House Adventures)
[A] 1st Visit (HM needed - Cut)
[B] 2nd Visit (No HM needed)
[C] 3rd Visit (No HM needed)
[D] Visit #4 [HM required - Strength]
[E] Visit #5 [No HM required]
[F] Visit #6 [HM required - Surf]
[G] Visit #7 [No HM required] window on the right"Greetings, my name is Allen Chingonzoh and welcome to my walkthrough of this game. It has been a couple of years since I played Resolute, at the time it wasn't complete, so it'll be fun to see how it turned out and type up a walkthrough for it. This counts as my 5th walkthrough, here are the other games I've done guides for, maybe you've played them: Pokemon Adventure Red Chapter Beta 14.5 Pokemon Flora Sky (Complement Dex version) Pokemon Mega Power Beta 5.59 Pokemon Light Platinum (Lauren Region walkthrough) ** Random Note: After seeing the list of regions featured in this game, a great mystery has been solved. These regions were mentioned over and over again in Pokemon Mega Power, as if they could be travelled to at some point in the game. I didn't understand until now that I realise both games were made by the same creator. So timeline wise, this game takes place before Mega Power, eh? Interesting. Familiar characters and everything. Okay. But for the sake of simplicity I'll treat any of those we meet as new characters, in case there are those of you playing this game BEFORE diving into Mega Power. Right, let's begin shall we?" We start off with the "Professor introduction", but no Prof. Birch this time. Instead we meet Prof. Avery. After the usual information delivery and giving our name, we find out that we live in a place called Cedar City and Prof. Avery wants us to visit his lab later. Fade to black. Next we appear outside in another area, Outsea Meadows. We note that someone named Elijah told us to meet him around here. We have a Pokemon, a Riolu and it's in good condition. Move north to find the man named Elijah, who says we accepted his request to have a battle before we leave on our journeys. When did we accept this request, we only just started playing this game, dude :) He adds that Prof. Avery told us to meet him in another place called Solar City. But first, we got some business to sort out. Rival Elijah, I presume? >>RIVAL BATTLE<< PokeTrainer Elijah (Lv5 Larvesta) Prize: P100 After the battle Elijah notes that our clock has stopped working. Huh? Then we have to set the clock. Classic Gen 3 right there. After that, a new character comes running through with a legendary Pokemon by her side - Keldeo! We step aside to let them pass while Elijah says he's never seen that Pokemon before. It's late, so we gotta get some sleep. Back in our room. Time to get up and go-- in walks Mom. From the supermarket she went and bought us some fancy groceries - one PokeNav, check. One pair of Running Shoes, check. One batch of PokeBalls, check. Mother of the Year :D now we can step out. According to the World Map we are in the Sylon region.
[001] CEDAR CITY
Places of Interest
Our House
Jacob's House
Elijah's House
Gym
PokeCenter
PokeMart
CEDAR CITY Mart
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PokeBall P200
Great Ball P600
Potion P300
Super Potion P700
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Awakening P250
Escape Rope P550
Repel P350
X Speed P350
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
Orange Mail P50
Let's look around. Next door to our house is Elijah's place, one of many in this region we're told by someone. West from there is the Gym where (surprise, surprise) the Gym Leader Hector is absent. Apparently he's a swordsman too, so he's off dueling someone. There are paths north and south from the Gym that are blocked by shrubs we'll have to cut. To the east we'll find Jacob's house, he's not home but his mom is and we learn that he's one of 3 students under someone named Expert S. The other students are Nelson and Siena. We also learn that Jacob became the Tyron region Champion thanks to this Expert S fella. Good sensei there.
The Tyron region is divided from this one by Mt. Infinitus, which we are told is a "forbidden area". Tyron is named after a hero who saved that region in the past. Turns out Tyron was born in this region AND is an ancestor of Jacob. Explains the statue of Tyron found in the middle of town.
Go north of town to find a new character who hasn't been here in quite some time. He sees us, realises that we're going off on our journey, and decides to battle us. Random.
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
Mysterious Trainer (Lv5 Nincada, Lv6 Shinx) Prize: P72
He believes we'll be a great Trainer down the road and leaves. We note that he looks familiar to us but we can't remember his name. Then Elijah shows up, he saw what happened but he doesn't know who that was either. He's going to Solar City and gets a head start. Time to leave too.
OUTSEA MEADOWS
Pokemon Found
Grubbin, Taillow, Rattata, Scatterbug
The exit is in the northeast area. Here are the Trainers found in the western side:
Bug Catcher Oscar (Lv5 Scatterbug, Lv6 Ledyba) Prize: P240
Youngster Luc (Lv6 Nincada, Taillow) Prize: P240
Don't go up those stairs, there's nothing to be found. From Luc continue north then carry on east.
Picnicker Chris (Lv6 Psyduck) Prize: P240
Then the path winds up going north for the exit.
Aroma Lady Luna (Lv7 Budew, Bellsprout) Prize: P280
School Kid Reece (Lv8 Buneary) Prize: P160 [PokeNav Reg.]
There's the exit.
Carry on east until we find Elijah and two other people. Those two declare that they are Team Mirage and they're back! Who are these clowns? We step up to tag team with Elijah.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv8 Inkay, Lv9 Murkrow) Prize: P360
Elijah tells us that Team Mirage were active in Tyron, even attempted to destroy the region a year ago. The grunts enter the building we're outside of, Elijah follows and we do too.
UNDERSEA PASSAGE
Go north to meet the next grunt.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv9 Grimer) Prize: P360
Continue north.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv8 Zubat, Lv9 Woobat) Prize: P360
Just above from her are Elijah and 2 more grunts but no word from either of them if you talk to them, so go on ahead.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv9 Scraggy, Lv10 Shinx) Prize: P400
Only a few steps from him we're met by new Team Mirage member Alma. Joined a few days ago and somehow worked her way up to becoming one of the vice leaders. Impressive :)
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Vice Leader Alma (Lv11 Shelmet, Lv12 Ponyta, Lv13 Mienfoo) Prize: P520
Curious how her battle sprite is the female option for the playable character haha. She lost now but she'll be back. Team Mirage leave. Elijah joins us, noting that Alma is the same age as us...so why did she join Team Mirage? The exit is to the northeast.
[002] PEARL VILLAGE
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Gym
Undersea Passage Entrance/Exit
PEARL VILLAGE Mart
PokeBall P200
Potion P300
Super Potion P700
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Escape Rope P550
Repel P350
X Speed P350
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
Let's look around. Another Gym town where we can't challenge the Gym yet, this time we're told there are repairs going on. The Gym Leader here is named Earl, a famed world traveller.
In the house southeast from the Undersea Passage, speak to the woman to receive a Pokemon Egg (which she almost cooked, thinking it was a regular egg...). What hatches from this? A Togepi :) Not too shabby, we'll make Misty proud.
We learn that there is a sealed house here, which is a "key" to something called an "infinity puzzle". Okay.
Nothing else for now. Leave via the north exit, which leads to the Windy Path.
WINDY PATH
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Pokemon Found
Spearow, Abra, Grubbin, Psyduck, Rattata, Wurmple, Scatterbug, Pikachu
(Night): Meowth
Follow it all the way north, where we encounter the first Trainer.
School Kid Amara (Lv9 Pikachu, Lv10 Froakie) Prize: P200
The continue with the path as it winds right round in a clockwise fashion until you see the next Trainer near a cave entrance.
Bird Keeper Vance (Lv11 Taillow) Prize: P440 [PokeNav Reg.]
Into the cave we go.
WIND CAVE
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Pokemon Found
Woobat, Geodude, Trapinch, Noibat, Mankey, Zubat, Onix, Scraggy, Roggenrola, Tyrogue
(Night): Slowpoke
Firebreather Herman (Lv9 Koffing, Lv10 Vulpix) Prize: P200
The exit is way ahead in the northwest section. Simple path.
Hiker Cordell (Lv11 Machop) Prize: P440 [PokeNav Reg.]
South from him though is a descending ladder. Unfortunately we'll only be able to explore that lower level further when we can surf and scale up waterfalls. But you'll find a Moon Stone. Consolation prize, anyone?
Get to the exit.
On our way west we are stopped by another new character. A rather rude man who needs to prove to us that we don't have what it takes to become a great Trainer. We'll show you!
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer ??? (Lv11 Zorua, Lv12 Croagunk, Lv13 Abra) Prize: P260
We beat him and he can't even be humbled enough to tell us his name. Having played Mega Power I recognise him, and he wasn't so rude there haha...what the hell happened between now and then? He leaves and we can finally arrive at Solar City.
[003] SOLAR CITY
Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Prof. Avery's Lab
Sylon Academy
SOLAR CITY Mart
..
PokeBall P200
Potion P300
Super Potion P700
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Escape Rope P550
Repel P350
X Speed P350
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
Let's have a look around this sunshine city. First thing to be addressed has to be the vending machine outside the PokeCenter. Doesn't matter if you got all the money in the world...no drinks without a Drinking Ticket.
There's a guard blocking the entrance into the Sylon Academy because there's a meeting going on. Prof. Avery was in attendance but left with Siena (Jacob's mom mentioned her as one of the 3 students under that Expert S guy) because they got bored. Hilarious.
Speaking of Avery, at his Lab we'll find Elijah, Prof. Avery and a 3rd person. Prof. Avery heard about our tangle with Team Mirage and is impressed. He'll give us each a PokeDex. The 3rd person says he has to go back to Cherry Village to sort out affairs there. This is Norton, the youngest Gym Leader in this region and the one running the Cherry Village Gym. Avery says we should let our moms know about us going off on our journeys. Elijah's mom isn't even in this region so he'll just give her a call. As for us, it's back to Cedar City.
In the house to the left from the Lab, speak to the Youngster to get a Snivy. There are 2 other ways to exit town, a western path and a northern path. I'm going to have a look at what lies along both paths, because I'm curious, but if you want to go straight back to Cedar City just skip down a couple of paragraphs to where I say "Back in Cedar City".
Taking the west path leads to Brown Lake. We'll need surf to carry on beyond, but there's plenty of grass so I'll note the Pokemon I found.
BROWN LAKE
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Pokemon Found
Munna, Shinx, Psyduck, Karrablast, Nincada, Spearow
Taking the north path leads to the Grass Path. Unlike the Brown Lake path, we can't even reach the grass because some guy won't let us through until we have at least one Gym Badge. Come on bro :/
Back in Cedar City, speak to Mom. After calling Prof. Avery to confirm everything, she'll be okay with us going off.
The Gym here is still a no go so let's try the one in Pearl Village.
No guard blocking the entrance this time but who just happens to walk out as we try to walk in - Elijah. He lost to Earl and he needs to heal his Pokemon. He tries to make us worried about Earl, saying he's scary and judging from the dialogue it works...? (oO?) so he has a bright idea...
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Elijah (Lv14 Petilil, Larvesta, Lv15 Noibat) Prize: P280
That cheers us up, Elijah goes off to catch new Pokemon before he'll try again with this Gym. In the meantime, we'll get a shot.
PEARL VILLAGE Gym
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Leader: Earl - "A man who traveled the whole world!"
Very simple setup here, just go straight ahead to the battle field. Only 2 Gym Trainers.
On the left is Bruce:
Birdkeeper Bruce (Lv14 Spearow) Prize: P560
On the right is Kay:
Birdkeeper Kay (Lv13 Woobat, Pidgey) Prize: P560
At the center is Earl and his Swellow. The "professional" Flying-type Trainer. Here we go for Gym Badge #1.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Earl (Lv14 Swellow, Lv16 Pidgey, Woobat)
Prizes: P1400 + Razor Badge + TM40 (Aerial Ace)
Now that we got a Badge we can show that guy along the Grass Path. On my way out of Pearl Village I encountered this Trainer who wasn't there before:
Hiker Conor (Lv14 Scraggy, Lv15 Gibble) Prize: P600
I see now. It is 5pm as I'm playing now and since this game has a night/day feature, it looks like there are "night time" Trainers popping up now. Interesting. Here are the other new Trainers that appeared along Windy Path:
CoolTrainer Tisha (Lv15 Litwick, Magnemite) Prize: P600
Aroma Lady Kelsey (Lv13 Oddish, Lv14 Roselia) Prize: P560
Youngster Nash (Lv15 Eevee) Prize: P600
School Kid Layton (Lv13 Petilil, Lv14 Shelmet) Prize: P280
New Trainers in Wind Cave too:
Collector Gideon (Lv14 Munchlax, Slowpoke) Prize: P840
Firebreather Zane (Lv15 Magmar) Prize: P300
Eventually we'll make it back to the Grass Path.
GRASS PATH
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The guy sees our Badge and is ready to step aside...not really.
CoolTrainer Adolv (Lv15 Scraggy, Lv17 Chespin) Prize: P680
Afterwards though he'll give us HM01 (Cut). Nice one, bro :) Earl didn't say if the Razor Badge enables the use of Cut outside of battles so until new information pops up I'll assume the HMs don't need "Gym Badge activation" in this game. If that's the case, thumbs up creator.
I went back to Cedar City to try out the HM and it worked. I cleared the shrub to the south of the Gym and had a look around. We gain access to a lake and in the surrounding grass, I found:
Honedge, Flabebe, Ledyba, Vulpix
North of the Gym I found Sandshrew alongside the other Pokemon. That's all for now. Back to Grass Path.
Pokemon Found
Spearow, Taillow, Rattata, Inkay, Vulpix, Pidgey
Beauty Emilia (Lv15 Burgmite, Lv17 Misdreavus) Prize: P680 [PokeNav]
Lass Paige (Lv15 Munna, Lv16 Luxio) Prize: P960 [PokeNav]
Carry on north then west.
Blackbelt Atsushi (Lv16 Scraggy, Mienfoo, Lv17 Machop) Prize: P680
Just northwest from Atsushi is a rockface that will need Rock Climb for us to scale up and collect the item at the top. Not a fan of HMs like Rock Climb haha, they could've been Key Items instead. Unless of course Rock Climb turns out to be a TM in this game and since TMs aren't reusable...
Youngster Mitch (Lv18 Vulpix) Prize: P720
Cut the shrub near Mitch to get that Hyper Potion.
Psychic Keith (Lv16 Psychic, Lv17 Kadabra) Prize: P680
Not too far, soon we'll reach the next place...
[004] AMETHYST TOWN
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Gym
AMETHYST TOWN Mart
PokeBall P200
Great Ball P600
Potion P300
Super Potion P700
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Awakening P250
Escape Rope P550
Repel P350
Harbor Mail P50
The town of art. We probably stand out too much, eh? The Gym Leader here, Sharon, is a gifted painter and her Gym works as an art gallery. Her specialty is Bug-type Pokemon. Let's look around first before paying a visit.
We learn that this region used to be the Sylon Empire, protected by 3 legendary Warrior Pokemon - Cobalion, Virizion and Terrakion. They still protect Sylon, even though it is no longer an empire.
In the house to the right from the Gym, speak to the Youngster to receive an Oshawott.
Gym time. Not even getting to walk in, we're stopped by that Mysterious Trainer who looks familiar to us but we can't remember his identity. Another case of being told the Gym Leader is strong and we have to prove ourselves. Can't we prove ourselves by going in and challenging the Gym Leader...?
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
Mysterious Trainer Prize: P288
(Lv22 Pidgeotto, Lv23 Vulpix, Lv24 Pawniard)
Feels like we're going to be babysat by some of these characters /./ hopefully not. So where were we? Oh yes, Gym time.
AMETHYST TOWN Gym
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Leader: Sharon - "An artist of soul and the nature."
Let's get to work. Sharon is in an area at the center of the Gym that is blocked off. The switch that unlocks this area is under a statue which is at the end of the right side of this room. Here are the Gym Trainers on the right side:
Beauty Lauren (Lv19 Beautifly) Prize: P760
Artist Arthur (Lv18 Dustox) Prize: P720
Interact with the statue, unlock the area and let's go to the left side:
Artist Daryl (Lv19 Nincada, Karrablast) Prize: P760
Gentleman Jeremy (Lv20 Shelmet) Prize: P240
Beauty Gillian (Lv19 Pumpkaboo) Prize: P760
Ahead of her is a doorway leading to a back area that connects to the center area where Sharon is. Another area which is connected is the northeast corner where we find Jocelyn.
Lass Jocelyn (Lv17 Vikavolt, Lv18 Vivillon) Prize: P1080
Now we can face Sharon. She's waiting with her Vespiquen.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Sharon (Lv22 Leavanny, Lv21 Vespiquen, Lv23 Vikavolt)
Prizes: P2100 + Imagery Badge + TM17 (Protect) [PokeNav]
We're done here. Leave town via the west road, which takes us to the Cloud Path.
CLOUD PATH
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Pokemon Found
Taillow, Rattata, Ekans, Grubbin, Scatterbug
PokeRanger Darian (Lv21 Cubone) Prize: P840
Bug Catcher Kirk (Lv19 Spewpa, Lv20 Vikavolt) Prize: P800
CoolTrainer Stacy (Lv22 Monferno) Prize: P880
**NOTE: This is when my PokeNav finally registered Gym Leader Earl haha.
Past Stacy is the entrance to Cloud Forest (a.k.a Cloud Meadow via PokeNav). Standing there are a couple of Team Mirage grunts, waitng for instructions. A 3rd grunt exits the forest to bring these 2 some news and they all enter the forest. Now what are they up to?
CLOUD FOREST
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Pokemon Found
Grubbin, Fomantis, Scatterbug, Oddish, Flabebe, Sewaddle, Wurmple
Follow the path north.
Lass Amira (Lv20 Pikachu, Lv21 Pidgeotto) Prize: P1260
Youngster Milo (Lv20 Marill, Lv22 Sandshrew) Prize: P880
Psychic Chaz (Lv22 Kadabra) Prize: P880
South from him is an Antidote. Continue north past him.
PokeRanger Joana (Lv21 Growlithe, Elekid) Prize: P840 [PokeNav]
Going south.
Bug Catcher Yasu Prize: P800
(Lv18 Silcoon, Lv19 Swadloon, Lv20 Vikavolt, Vivillon)
Artist Riley (Lv23 Sigilygh) Prize: P920 [PokeNav]
We'll reach a bridge leading to the western side. After crossing, go south to find a Super Potion. Ahh, Super Potions :) I was playing Pokemon Light Platinum before this and that was the one item you'll find on the ground time and time again haha so whenever I'll see a Super Potion while I'm out and about, gotta pour one for LP. Carry on north where we'll meet up with Mr. Mysterious Trainer. He tells us that Team Mirage are here to catch a special Pokemon. But because this guy is a neutral party he's not going to battle them. Really? Great time to weasel your way out of doing some good /./ I remember him from Mega Power, he was a lousy character there too.
That's not the end of it. He leaves and then we're joined by that other unknown guy who wouldn't tell us his name. Here to help? Nope.
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer ??? (Lv25 Zorua, Lv25 Croagunk, Lv26 Kadabra) Prize: P520
The only thing new with this guy now is he won't forgive us for something. Doesn't help that we don't even know who he is, much less what we did.
Further north is a familiar sight - the Trick House. A fun little feature from the Gen 3 days. I don't remember how many times you had to keep visiting and tackling the challenges before the Trick Master accepted his loss and closed shop. I'll be sure to try with this version, since it also counts as a nice place for some training.
[A] TRICK HOUSE (1st visit) [HM required - Cut]
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Just like the original Trick House, when you step in you're told that you are being watched. There'll be a flash somewhere in the room, go to that spot and interact. Who appears to admit that the trick failed but the Trick Master's student. Did the man retire? After he tells us what's what, he disappears and you can step through the door.
We're making our way north.
Battle Girl Reena (Lv23 Archen, Lv24 Mienfoo) Prize: P960
That item below from her is Orange Mail. From there cut the shrub on the right and continue. It may look like you can't pass but it's only because there's another shrub, cleverly hidden behind the tree.
Gentleman Brad (Lv23 Drowzee, Lv25 Growlithe) Prize: P300
Another hidden shrub on the left from Brad. Then we find the scroll that has the code needed to get us out of here. Now we can go all the way north.
Beauty Kara (Lv25 Blitzle) Prize: P1000
BOOM, we're out. In the next room, speak to the student to get your prize - one Rare Candy.
We'll return when we have a new HM. Back in Cloud Forest, carry on west. Still got Team Mirage to deal with. We'll need surf to cross that pond and get that item in the northwest corner. Head south from here.
Bug Catcher Corey (Lv24 Swadloon) Prize: P960
Operating from the nearest PokeCenter is Nurse Joy, here to help out any travelers and battle them too.
Nurse Joy (Lv24 Munchlax, Lv25 Chansey) Prize: P1200
Afterwards she'll be available to heal your team anytime.
Then we battle the first Team Mirage grunt spotted here.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv23 Rattata, Lv24 Qwilfish, Pawniard) Prize: P960
More ahead.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv24 Yamask, Sableye) Prize: P960
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv24 Inkay, Lv25 Scraggy) Prize: P1000
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv24 Gastly, Lv25 Koffing) Prize: P1000
Past that last grunt we'll find that blue-haired woman and Keldeo. She's checking if Keldeo is okay and sees us. We then get her name - Nicole and she is Keldeo's Trainer. Before she can say more, some shady guy shows up. This is another Team Mirage Vice Leader, Samir. He points out that Keldeo is injured and he's here to finish things.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Vice Leader Samir (Lv26 Sneasel, Lv27 Absol, Lv28 Sandslash)
Prize: P1120
That takes care of Samir, so he leaves. Nicole is grateful, but she needs to heal Keldeo. Off she goes. That path she uses is the exit.
We're back on Cloud Path. Nicole and Keldeo are waiting nearby. She thanks us again and wonders is she deserves to be Keldeo's Trainer after seeing us do well. So she wants to be rivals with us to help her get better as a Trainer. Not another rival...there's already Elijah to worry about :/ and probably those 2 mysterious goofball Trainers. Here we go...
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
Guardian Nicole (Lv28 Keldeo) Prize: P1120
Nicole is disappointed about losing but she vows to get strong enough to be worth of Keldeo. Then we're joined by Elijah. He recognises Nicole from when we last met and likes Keldeo. We all become friends before Nicole has to leave. Elijah on the other hand is just here for another battle. What did I just say about worrying...
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Elijah Prize: P540
(Lv25 Prinplup, Lilligant, Lv26 Noibat, Lv27 Larvesta)
Afterwards he invites us to his house, which is to the north. We are in a new place:
[005] GOLDENSHINE VILLAGE
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Elijah's House
Name Rater's House
GOLDENSHINE VILLAGE Mart
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PokeBall P200
Potion P300
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Awakening P250
Escape Rope P550
Repel P350
X Speed P350
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
Orange Mail P50
A home away from home for Elijah, eh? Not much to note after looking around. Someone mentions that there's a cave here. Another tells us about a man named Saevitia, an important person from a region called Ivara (main region in Mega Power) who is the governor of this one.
There's an item in the southwest corner of town but we'll need surf to reach it.
At Elijah's house we'll find Elijah and his housekeeper. Elijah says he'll be staying here for some time. That's all.
Exit town via the west way. Takes us to Peace Way.
PEACE WAY
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Pokemon Found
Mareep, Petilil, Miltank, Klefki, Oddish, Electrike, Croagunk, Pumpkaboo, Pidgey, Fomantis, Hoothoot, Combee
Blackbelt Mik (Lv25 Hitmonlee, Lv26 Hitmontop) Prize: P1040
Past Mik we'll see 2 new characters - Luke and Eva. Luke would like them to stay in Sylon now that he's grown fond of it. They trained in Tyron for a year and at some point became champions here. There's a child who saved them before, they haven't seen him in 7 months. Eva wonders how he's doing. When they see us, Luke asks if we are someone named Iron, suprised to see us in this region. But we're not. Luke and Eva are still the champions here. Yikes, 2 champions...good grief. Luke gives us a Key Item - the Drinking Card. No spare HM you could give us instead?
There's a Vending Machine in Goldenshine Village:
Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
Peace Way also has the Day Care House. Another route where surf will be needed. Carry on south. We're told this is a long road, next stop is a place called Ultramarine City.
CoolTrainer Mymo (Lv26 Absol) Prize: P1040 [PokeNav]
Gentleman Toby (Lv25 Drowzee, Lv26 Ponyta, Sandslash) Prize: P312
Continuing south past Toby leads to Travis, TM47 (Steel Wing) and a shortcut by means of a ledge leading further south.
PokeRanger Travis (Lv28 Leavanny) Prize: P1120
The shortcut leads to Bethany.
Expert Bethany (Lv28 Haunter, Lv29 Espeon) Prize: P1160
If you go east past Toby instead, these are the Trainers you meet:
PokeBreeder Daisy (Lv26 Eevee, Lv27 Growlithe, Miltank) Prize: P1080
School Kid Finn (Lv27 Munna, Pawniard) Prize: P540 [PokeNav]
Youngster Clifford (Lv27 Fennekin, Flygon, Lv28 Cherrim) Prize: P1120
Continue south.
Guitarist Preston (Lv27 Voltorb, Lv28 Elekid, Pikachu) Prize: P1120
South from him is a Rare Candy. The path heads west now.
Hiker Lawson (Lv30 Dugtrio) Prize: P1200
Not far, just a few steps after the sign post and we arrive.
[006] ULTRAMARINE CITY
Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Gym
ULTRAMARINE CITY Mart
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Ultra Ball P1200
Hyper Potion P1200
Max Potion P2500
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
Shadow Mail P50
ULTRAMARINE CITY Vending Machine
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Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
We've been through an art town, now we reach a fashion-forward city. Massive joint here.
In the house to the left from the PokeCenter, speak to the old lady to receive a Fennekin.
We learn that the governors' office is here but we can't go in. The Gym Leader, Selphy, is not at the Gym. She and some of the citizens are at the "city square", attending to some visitors - Team Mirage. They are on a public awareness drive to let people know that they're good guys now, looking to reform and change the world. Classic :) they've even moved up Alma to become the "queen" of the team. Selphy and the people watching this don't understand, who could blame them? After this, Team Mirage have to leave for another town. A new face in the crowd finds this to be quite intriguing. Selphy sees us and reveals that we were mentioned in Team Mirage's little speech, that we would be part of some plan. Interesting. She'll wait for us at the Gym.
Who shows up next but Mr. Mysterious Trainer, who FINALLY tells us his name - Wind, leader of Team Mirage. Who would've thunk it? Team Mirage was an organisation that wanted to make things better for Pokemon but somewhere along the way they lost their faith. Wind hasn't lost his, he wants to create a new world for Pokemon. Textbook villain haha from Madara to Lysandre to anyone, always with wanting to reshape the world. We won't be changing Wind's mind from the looks of it...
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Mirage Leader Wind Prize: P5940
(Lv31 Malamar, Lv32 Vespiquen, Croagunk, Lv33 Sandslash)
We'll be keeping an eye out for Wind, he's far from done with us. He leaves and that lets us get to the Gym.
ULTRAMARINE CITY Gym
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Leader: Selphy - "She makes everyone happy!"
We're told she hasn't lost to anyone in quite some time. Today is not going to be a fun outing for her :) the specialty here is Electric-type. Let's go.
Beauty Tiffany (Lv30 Luxio, Lv31 Flaaffy) Prize: P1240
Lady Tamia (Lv31 Pikachu, Voltorb) Prize: P1240
Gentleman Nate (Lv30 Voltorb, Lv31 Manectric) Prize: P372
Going right round past Nate.
CoolTrainer Sebastian (Lv29 Tynamo, Lv30 Magneton) Prize: P1200
Guitarist Perry (Lv31 Electrike, Lv32 Electabuzz) Prize: P1280
Just step through the doorway to reach Selphy and her Luxray. Showtime!
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Selphy (Lv33 Eelektrik, Lv34 Luxray, Emolga, Lv35 Magneton)
Prizes: P3400 + Film Badge + TM24 (Thunderbolt) [PokeNav]
Done and done. Leave town by going south.
ORCHID PATH
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Pokemon Found
Ponyta, Voltorb, Sandshrew, Blitzle, Fletchling, Grimer, Carbink, Floette, Ditto
Firebreather Duncan (Lv30 Magmar, Lv31 Monferno) Prize: P620 [PokeNav]
Near him is the entrance to Shale Tunnel. Right before we can go in, here comes the next new character - a talking Zoroark (oO?) her name is Eliza, one of Team Mirage's Admins. Not the new and shiny Team Mirage but the original squad. Apparently some members betrayed them and have formed this current version. Her being a Pokemon and also a part of Team Mirage really surprises us, but this makes her angry because she thinks we don't understand Pokemon, only caring about enslaving them. Someone else ruined their plans and now she's going take her frustration out on us. Oh and she has a sword...and her own Pokemon /./ But you just said...
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Neo Mirage Eliza (Lv33 Misdreavus, Lv40 Eliza (?!), Lv34 Sneasel)
Prize: P1600
Their leader whom they are looking for is Wind. We've seen him, that helps Eliza and she gives us HM06 (Rock Smash). Um, thanks.
SHALE TUNNEL
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Pokemon Found
Baltoy, Machop, Geodude, Roggenrola, Mankey, Zubat, Dwebble, Noibat, Onix, Magby
Hiker Leonard (Lv32 Larvitar, Graveler) Prize: P1280 [PokeNav]
We'll need surf to move straight north from Leonard, so go west. Getting to put that Rock Smash to some use.
Firebreather Ashton (Lv31 Growlithe, Lv32 Magmar, Lv33 Ponyta)
Prize: P660
South from him is a Full Heal. Carry on north past him. We'll find steps leading to a descending ladder. Can't explore the area below without Flash. The path goes west.
Picnicker Sofia (Lv32 Cherrim, Lv33 Zebstrike) Prize: P1320
That is an Escape Rope near her. Going south.
Battle Girl Martha (Lv33 Mienfoo, Lv34 Scrafty) Prize: P1360
CoolTrainer Claude (Lv35 Raichu) Prize: P1400
The exit is right there, taking us back to Orchid Path. Don't make the mistake of jumping off the ledges like the School Kid on the right there haha. Still going south.
Youngster Jamal (Lv36 Emolga) Prize: P1440
Expert Jasper (Lv34 Kadabra, Lv35 Rapidash) Prize: P1400
Battle Girl Karina (Lv35 Machole) Prize: P1400
Psychic Gilbert (Lv35 Haunter, Claydol) Prize: P1400
Move round that ledge to find Ann.
PokeRanger Ann Prize: P1480
(Lv34 Golbat, Lv35 Vespiquen, Lv36 Noctowl, Lv37 Lucario)
Expert Athena (Lv35 Ninjask, Lv37 Ninetales) Prize: P1480
Going west then south to our next destination, Dianthus Town according to the sign post.
Not even stepping into town, we see 2 more new characters - Bell and Karls. Apparently they arrived here late, missing whoever they were expecting to find. They notice us and Bell figures they might as well battle us since we overheard everything. Karls mentions that something happened to them in Tyron, likely they were humbled by another young Trainer. Here we go...Double Battle edition.
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
Neo Mirage Karls & Bell Prize: P3040
(Lv37 Zebstrika, Muk, Lv38 Umbreon, Beautifly)
More goofballs, great. Karls reveals that they're going to a place called Carmine Isle, instead of keeping that piece of information to himself. With nothing else they can do now, they run away. Elijah shows up, finding out about Carmine Isle. He says he'll be going to Tyron with Selphy. She lost her Tyron Pass so he's helping her. A yacht has been prepared for them by a butler in Lithopone City. That's where he's going. Next we're joined by Selphy, also aware of the Carmine Isle situation. She would help but someone named Lily is waiting for her so she has to go.
[007] DIANTHUS TOWN
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Rare Pokemon Researching Factory
Fisherman's House
DIANTHUS TOWN Mart
PokeBall P200
Potion P300
Super Potion P700
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Escape Rope P550
Repel P350
X Speed P350
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
DIANTHUS TOWN Vending Machine
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Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
Team Mirage passed through here on their world tour. No takers of their new way of doing things it seems. Let's look around.
The Fisherman lives in the house to the northwest from the PokeMart. He gives out Old Rods though :/
In the house south from the PokeMart you'll receive a Turtwig.
At the Rare Pokemon Researching Factory, the first person we find sells TMs. Not just a few, but ALL 50 of them :) good man. How much you got?
TM01 (Focus Punch) P3000
TM02 (Dragon Claw) P3000
TM03 (Water Pulse) P3000
TM04 (Calm Mind) P3000
TM05 (Roar) P1000
TM06 (Toxic) P3000
TM07 (Hail) P3000
TM08 (Bulk Up) P3000
TM09 (Bullet Seed) P3000
TM10 (Hidden Power) P3000
TM11 (Sunny Day) P2000
TM12 (Taunt) P3000
TM13 (Ice Beam) P3000
TM14 (Blizzard) P5500
TM15 (Hyper Beam) P7500
TM16 (Light Screen) P3000
TM17 (Protect) P3000
TM18 (Rain Dance) P2000
TM19 (Giga Drain) P3000
TM20 (Safeguard) P3000
TM21 (Frustration) P1000
TM22 (Solarbeam) P3000
TM23 (Iron Tail) P3000
TM24 (Thunderbolt) P3000
TM25 (Thunder) P5500
TM26 (Earthquake) P3000
TM27 (Return) P1000
TM28 (Dig) P2000
TM29 (Psychic) P2000
TM30 (Shadow Ball) P3000
TM31 (Brick Break) P3000
TM32 (Double Team) P2000
TM33 (Reflect) P3000
TM34 (Shockwave) P3000
TM35 (Flamethrower) P3000
TM36 (Sludge Bomb) P1000
TM37 (Sandstorm) P2000
TM38 (Fire Blast) P5500
TM39 (Rock Tomb) P3000
TM40 (Aerial Ace) P3000
TM41 (Torment) P3000
TM42 (Facade) P3000
TM43 (Secret Power) P3000
TM44 (Rest) P3000
TM45 (Attract) P3000
TM46 (Thief) P3000
TM47 (Steel Wing) P3000
TM48 (Skill Swap) P3000
TM49 (Snatch) P3000
TM50 (Overheat) P3000
Move on up and speak to the little girl near the boxes to receive a Zorua that she was told she can't keep by her dad. That fiend!
The green-haired woman ahead will use the big boss machine behind her (the "Gathering Ray") to make rare Pokemon appear in the depths of Shale Tunnel for P500. Seems the machine needs to recharge after each outing. We don't have Flash yet so diving into the lower level now would be as close to suicidal as you can get...unless of course you happen to have a neat code that grants you the power of illumination :)
In the northwest corner of this place is the man who built it many years ago - Harvey. He's currently developing another machine, which he says we'll find out more about later.
That ends our time here. The exit is to the south, where we'll see Selphy and Elijah again. Selphy tells him that it might be a good idea for them to go to Carmine Isle first. Lily will be going there too, Selphy called her just now. No problem for Elijah. Selphy suggests they meet again in Lithopone City. After she leaves, he gets back into rival mode and we have another unnecessary battle. Go to Carmine Isle dude, that's more important!
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Elijah Prize: P800
(Lv37 Empoleon, Lv38 Lilligant, Lv39 Noivern, Lv40 Larvesta)
Afterwards he'll tell us to meet him in Lithopone City.
UMBER PATH
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Pokemon Found
Voltorb, Carnivine, Cherubi, Togedemaru, Growlithe, Fletchling, Meowth
Picnicker Brent (Lv38 Flareon) Prize: P1520
Down the stairs and go west.
Collector Jonah (Lv37 Munchlax, Toxicroak, Lv38 Jolteon) Prize: P2280
Down more steps, until we're stopped by the man who spoke up from the crowd back in Ultramarine City after Team Mirage's speech. He noticed us there and introduces himself: Saevitia, Sylon regional governor. He doesn't buy message Team Mirage is selling and wants us to work together to stop them. He becomes aware of the Carmine Isle issue and gives us HM04 (Strength). Excellent. He goes back to his office, unable to help until he gets some backup.
We continue south. That is a Revive you see in the grass below.
Blackbelt Hideki (Lv38 Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Lv39 Hitmontop)
Prize: P1560
PokeBreeder Ramiro (Lv38 Luxray, Scyther, Lv39 Raichu) Prize: P1560
Beauty Austina (Lv40 Lopunny) Prize: P1600
CoolTrainer Warren (Lv39 Rapidash, Lv40 Magmortar) Prize: P1600
Another area where Surf is needed for more exploration.
Artist Colton (Lv41 Beautifly) Prize: P1640
Guitarist Layton (Lv40 Voltorb, Lv41 Manectric) Prize: P1640
Hiker Hayden (Lv41 Onix, Lv42 Graveler) Prize: P1680
Soon after that we reach the next stop:
[008] LITHOPONE CITY
Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Gym
Leroy's House
Mr. Forgotten's House (basically the Move Deleter)
Lithopone Ferry
Lithopone City Bike Shop
LITHOPONE CITY Mart
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Great Ball P600
Super Potion P700
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Awakening P250
Burn Heal P250
Revive P1500
Super Repel P500
X Speed P350
LITHOPONE CITY Vending Machine
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Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
Sylon region's industrial hub. Let's look around before searching for Elijah and Selphy.
In the house on the right from the PokeCenter, speak to the lady in green to receive a Rotom.
Free Mach Bike at the Lithopone City Bike Shop :) and free TM01 (Focus Punch) outside too.
Curious enough, there's a path to the sea in the southeast corner. Though if you look out in the water it seems there's not much of a way forward.
The Gym Leader here is Leroy, who is also the president of the Blackquill Company, a famous mining company here. He's not home though.
Just as we try to walk into the Gym, someone else walks out - Team Mirage Queen Alma. She has decided that being queen isn't enough, she'll be collecting Gym Badges too...and since she has just obtained the one here, might as well show it off somehow...
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Mirage Queen Alma Prize: P4400
(Lv42 Manectric, Lv43 Accelgor, Ninetales, Lv44 Mienshao)
Alma knows that we know about the Carmine Isle plan but thinks we shouldn't bother trying to stop Team Mirage. Always ahead. Every villain organisation in Pokemon is always ahead haha what's new? She leaves and that lets us enter the Gym. No other surprises.
LITHOPONE CITY Gym
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Leader: Leroy - "The Metal Pillar of the City."
Steel-type is the game here. Just ahead from the Gym guide guy are two teleport panels, one on the left and one on the right (the ones with the white dot in the middle). There are floor buttons we will find that need to be pressed to unlock the middle path which leads to Leroy.
Going left:
CoolTrainer Ruth (Lv41 Metang) Prize: P1640
North past her is another teleport panel leading to the northwest section. Up the stairs behind are 2 floor buttons, the left one unlocks stairs in the center path of the Gym and the right button brings out a ninja kid.
Ninja Kid Blare (Lv38 Escavalier, Scizor, Lv40 Klefki) Prize: P480
In the northwest section we find:
Guitarist Cole (Lv41 Magneton) Prize: P1640
Gentleman Dawson (Lv39 Scizor, Empoleon) Prize: P468
3 floor buttons above him. Middle one and right one bring Blare back. Or is this a Kage Bunshin/Shadow Clone of Blare...? Same info as when he is battled the first time. You can fight him for the EXP :) left button does nothing.
Going right:
PokeRanger Tyler (Lv38 Clawizter, Lv40 Lucario) Prize: P1600
Both floor buttons up the stairs bring out Blare again. There's another teleporter north past Tyler to take us to the northeast section.
Hiker Dudley (Lv40 Steelix) Prize: P1600
CoolTrainer Malik (Lv41 Bisharp) Prize: P1640
3 floor buttons after him. Middle one is the correct one. The other 2 are for Blare.
No more obstacles, now take the middle path. As soon as you step on the first shiny tile, guess who comes back for one final round. Son of Leroy, Blare. Shocking :) Leroy and his Bisharp are waiting.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Leroy Prizes: P4600 + Metal Badge + TM47 (Steel Wing)
(Lv42 Metang, Lv46 Bisharp, Lv44 Steelix, Lv43 Magneton) [PokeNav]
Gym Badge #4 Get-o! Done. Go back to Leroy's house. Blare is there and he'll give us HM02 (Fly).
Business time. Selphy and Elijah are at the Lithopone Ferry building. Inside, we'll find 2 ships. The big boss one is for those with a Ticket :/ we're going for the small boss one.
[009] CARMINE ISLE
Places of Interest
Carmine Inn
Carmine Ruins
Legend Grandma's House
CARMINE ISLE Vending Machine
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Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
We arrive. Selphy wonders if Lily will make it, turns out her father might not let her get here. But speak of the devil, Lily steps out from the building above us. She got here in advance. Not worried about her dad. The building she came out of is Carmin Inn, where Elijah has booked rooms for us so we can rest up. You can only leave by boat. Can't leave by going east because we note that we need to rest.
We learn that this island is only one part of other islands, according to someone named Legend Grandma. There's also a place called the Carmine Ruins where there are mysterious slates that people are not supposed to touch.
When we try to enter the Carmine Inn, a Team Mirage grunt spots us and flees. Now we have to chase after him. This allows us to move further east. To the north is the entrance to the Carmine Ruins. Legend Grandma's house is to the east. But the door is locked. To the ruins!
CARMINE RUINS
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(Main Area)
Pokemon Found
Geodude, Scraggy, Abra, Woobat
We'll find a descending ladder.
(Lower Area)
Pokemon Found
Zubat, Sigilyph, Scraggy, Geodude, Woobat, Honedge, Baltoy
There's the first grunt we'll be dealing with. Time to work.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv43 Arbok, Lv44 Golbat) Prize: P1760
Up the steps on the right, heading north.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv45 Toxicroak) Prize: P1800
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv43 Persian, Golbat, Lv44 Absol) Prize: P1760
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv46 Zebstrika) Prize: P1840
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv43 Sableye, Lv44 Umbreon, Pupitar) Prize: P1760
Down the steps going south to that ascending ladder, taking us back to the Main Area.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv44 Weavile, Lv45 Malamar) Prize: P1800
We're now in the upper portion. We'll find Wind, that other Mysterious Trainer and a new character named Louis. Louis has turned against Wind after realising that Wind is no longer a leader they can follow. Wind tells us to pick 3 Pokemon and team up with him...? (oO?) Eh?
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Vice Leader Louis & PokeTrainer ??? Prize: P3920
(Lv47 Cloyster & Zoroark, Scyther & Toxicroak, Lv49 Rotom & Alakazam)
Mr. ??? decides that they should leave and fight another day. Wind is surprised to find us here, turns out we're on the same mission. Is that so? Has Mr. Wind actually turned a corner for the better? After he leaves, Elijah shows up. He's shocked to learn that we were chasing after Team Mirage, which we shouldn't have done alone. Dude, it's not like we could come get you, Selphy and Lily /./ blame the game haha.
We reappear in our room at the Carmine Inn. You can rest up to heal your team if needed. Step outside to find Elijah and everyone else. Lily is excited about going to the Carmine Ruins to fight Team Mirage. She tells us that Legend Grandma, the guardian of Carmine Isle, has returned but won't allow anyone to access the ruins without permission. Selphy, Lily and Elijah will try to speak to her while we go back to the ruins.
Still at the Inn, enter the room on the far right from the one we came from and speak to the Scientist to get TM28 (Dig). There are 4 other rooms above those first 4. In the one second from the left, speak to the lady in green to receive an Eevee. We can't go upstairs because the woman blocking the stairs says they got special guests.
Just before reaching the Carmine Ruins entrance, sure enough, here comes Legend Grandma looking to stop us. But Elijah, Selphy and Lily arrive to explain the situation. The old woman understands and we have to follow her back into the ruins. Bring a Pokemon that can use Strength and Rock Smash.
CARMINE RUINS (The Return)
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(Main Area)
Pokemon Found
Geodude, Scraggy, Abra, Woobat
Hiker Thomas (Lv45 Marowak) Prize: P1800
(Lower Area)
Pokemon Found
Zubat, Sigilyph, Scraggy, Geodude, Woobat, Honedge, Baltoy, Abra, Tynamo
PokeRanger Zeek (Lv44 Claydol, Lv45 Dugtrio) Prize: P1800
Expert Charo (Lv45 Ninjask, Absol) Prize: P1800
CoolTrainer Jerome (Lv45 Torterra) Prize: P1800
Youngster Colton (Lv43 Buneary, Lv44 Baltoy, Riolu, Croagunk)
Prize: P1760
Back to the spot where we battled Louisa and ???.
Psychic Garret (Lv46 Slowking) Prize: P1840
There's the exit, taking us outside.
(Outside Area)
Pokemon Found
Rattata, Pidgeotto, Hawlucha, Baltoy, Clefairy, Croagunk, Natu
Hiker Ned (Lv44 Aegislash, Lv45 Scrafty, Dugtrio) Prize: P1800
Going north.
Before facing the Twins, you'll find an Ultra Ball if you go to the right.
Twins Lea & Kia (Lv43 Cherrim & Ledian, Lv45 Golduck & Starmie)
Prize: P1440
Gentleman Micah (Lv45 Pidgeot, Lv46 Absol) Prize: P552
In the southwest corner from Micah you'll find one Calcium.
Blackbelt Daisuke (Lv46 Hitmontop, Machoke) Prize: P1840
The path then heads east.
Psychic Dalia (Lv47 Musharna) Prize: P1880
You'll find a Nugget in the southeast corner from her. Going south you find Barny...
Picnicker Barny (Lv44 Weezing, Greninja, Lv46 Magmortar) Prize: P1840
...and the entrance back into the ruins.
(2nd Area)
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Pokemon Found
Scraggy, Abra, Geodude, Woobat, Baltoy
First person we see inside is Nurse Joy.
Nurse Joy (Lv47 Blissey) Prize: P2256
Then we head north where we find a descending ladder.
(2nd Area B)
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Pokemon Found
Woobat, Geodude, Pupitar, Scraggy, Zubat, Sigilyph, Tynamo, Abra
First grunt spotted.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv47 Malamar, Lv48 Bisharp) Prize: P1920
Going east, south and north.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv46 Muk, Lv47 Weezing) Prize: P1880
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv47 Haunter, Weavile) Prize: P1880
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv46 Haunter, Lv47 Sneasel) Prize: P1880
Below her are boulders that need to be moved and rocks that need to be smashed. Shoutout to My Hero Academia :)
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv47 Lampent, Lv48 Honchkrow) Prize: P1920
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv50 Cofagrigus) Prize: P2000
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv47 Woobat, Talonflame, Lv48 Hypno, Lv49 Umbreon)
Prize: P1960
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv49 Woobat, Lv50 Luxray) Prize: P2000
Neo Mirage Grunt Prize: P2000
(Lv49 Weezing x2, Umbreon, Lv50 Aegislash, Lv48 Hypno)
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv51 Arbok) Prize: P2040
Going north now where we meet Samir. No surprise he tells us that we're too late to stop them. Oh well.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Vice Leader Samir Prize: P2120
(Lv50 Bouffalant, Lv51 Avalugg, Starmie, Lv52 Weavile, Absol, Lv53 Sandslash)
He believes the slates have been found by now. Can we get there in time? This is a Pokemon game...so the answer is No :/ Ahead we'll find Louis and Trainer ???. They have the slates, Trainer ??? just wants his money and Louis tells him the money will be given once they find some castle we don't know about. Then they remind us once again about being too late and off they go. Speaking of being late, here comes the rest of our crew, despite the fact that they went into Carmine Isle BEFORE us. Every. Damn. Time.
Next we'll be at Legend Grandma's house. Why? Because it's story time. We hear about the Sylon Empire and the people there did great things like building a castle in the sky. But the empire disappeared, nobody knows why except Legend Grandma and some people's ancestors, who were from the royal family of the empire. You know how it goes, everybody wanting to rule everything? Obviously there was a war (because there's ALWAYS a war) and it destroyed the empire. They blamed the technology and their achievements, so they hid everything in that castle and destroyed the path leading to the castle. After leaving the empire, these people went on to record all this information, including how to find the castle, on the same slates that have just been stolen. Team Mirage is after the castle for the secret advanced weapons in it. The ancestors just weren't ready to embrace all that technology, hence why they hid it away and hoped people down the road of time would learn to make use of the technology. The information on those slates is in an ancient language and that gives us some time to stop Team Mirage before they can decipher it. Selphy wants to help, but our good pal Elijah figures only the 2 of us can handle all of this. Yeah, 2 Trainers are better than 3 (one of them is a Gym Leader) and Selphy yields! Unbelievable. Elijah says he'll go to the Tyron region with Selphy and Lily. When the're gone, Legend Grandma helps us out with a new HM, HM03 (Surf). Solid :)
There are some places where we needed Surf, but a good backtrack needs Fly so let's just move forward until we get that HM.
Outside on the way back to the Inn, we meet Wind again. Yup, the slates were stolen, we were too late. So now he's on our side, with his own reasons for stopping Team Mirage. And then again we have to prove ourselves by beating him in another unnecessary battle. Shades of Mega Power indeed...
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
Mirage Leader Wind Prize: P10080
(Lv53 Metang, Lv54 Sigilyph, Lv55 Claydol, Eelektross, Lv56 Tyranitar)
Even after this and despite the fact that we're on the same side now, he says he doesn't trust us. Hmm, I think we're one of the least shady characters presented in this game so far...can't say the same for Wind. But we'll go ahead and trust him for the both of us :)
I was curious. How curious? Enough to go all the way back into the Carmine Ruins and enter the chamber that was open near where we found Louis and Trainer ???. In there is a Pokeball that needs a password. Smart. The other thing found in this chamber is a message on the north wall. It is in Braille code. Remember the Regis? Good times, eh? #1 lesson learned from those good old Gen 3 days - keep a copy of the Braille alphabet somewhere :D This is what the message says:
THE CODE IS SOUL.HEART
Input the password as it is, SOUL.HEART
What we get is a Lv45 Magearna. Forgive me ladies and gentlemen, but even though I'm close to 20 years as a fan of these magical creatures known as Pokemon...the only generations I really connect with and recognise are the first 3. From Gen 4 going up, you'll almost lose me haha I can point out a number of them but in most cases I couldn't tell you which generation Pokemon A or B is from, much less its name, type(s) or Ability. Long story, I'll tell you by email if you're interested. For now, no clue who or what Magearna is but welcome to the crew anyway :) as for that PokeDex entry for it though...
Take a nap back at the Inn. When we wake up, Elijah arrives. Selphy and Lily are in the Tyron region now so we can return to Lithopone City. More good news is that the Cedar City Gym Leader Hector has survived his latest swordsplay duel and is back at the Gym. That is the Badge we need to unlock Surf :/ it's a long walk/ride back to Cedar City, so I'll see you there.
**NOTE: Just outside Dianthus Town, we are met by Virizion. A short staredown later we're joined by Saevitia, who tells us a bit about it before getting to the information he's here to share - the Sylon Govt has refused to help us against Team Mirage (thanks, Govt). We'll be an informant for Saevitia and we tell him what happened on Carmine Isle. We're met by Cobalion just before entering Solar City from the north.
Many Hours Later...
We finally return to Cedar City. Will we get to walk into the Gym? No, because we're reminded that there's another rival who'll show up to bother us - Nicole. How she managed to get around and obtain 3 Gym Badges with only one Pokemon is beyond baffling...
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
Guardian Nicole (Lv58 Keldeo) Prize: P2320
Get your act together girl, damn. Still going on about not being a good Trainer and still wondering why Keldeo is by her side (might as well ask Keldeo what its deal now) but she'll continue collecting Badges and even aim for the Sylon League. Dreaming big never hurts I guess.
CEDAR CITY Gym
Leader: Hector - "A modern and brave gentleman."
Simple enough looking place. Theme here is Fighting-types. The first Gym Trainer is just up ahead.
Battle Girl Andrea (Lv52 Toxicroak, Lv53 Hitmontop) Prize: P2120
PokeRanger Gilbert (Lv54 Lucario) Prize: P2160
CoolTrainer Shannon (Lv52 Hitmonlee, Machoke, Lv53 Mienshao)
Prize: P2120
Hiker Rolando (Lv52 Toxicroak, Lv53 Machamp) Prize: P2120
Blackbelt Annika (Lv52 Scrafty, Infernape) Prize: P2080
Going down the corridor from Rolando, you find Keith.
Blackbelt Keith (Lv53 Poliwrath, Haxorus) Prize: P2120
In the corridor south from Annika is Angelica.
Battle Girl Angelica (Lv53 Toxicroak, Lv54 Lucario) Prize: P2160
Going east past Keith and Angelica.
CoolTrainer Eric (Lv52 Mienshao, Lv54 Scrafty) Prize: P2160
CoolTrainer Denise (Lv53 Bouffalant, Lv54 Bisharp) Prize: P2160
North from her is the man of the hour and his Gallade. DUEL!
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Hector Prizes: P5800 + Belief Badge + TM31 (Brick Break)
(Lv56 Infernape, Lv57 Toxicroak, Machamp, Lv58 Gallade) [PokeNav]
Done and done, we can surf now :D I guess coming back to Cedar City helps in the backtracking, because we'll just explore places while going forward again until we're on the right route to the next town.
Leave Cedar City and go to the Undersea Passage. If you surf all the way north, you'll get back to Pearl Village. On the way there, you'll meet these Trainers:
Swimmer Jocelyn (Lv53 Lanturn) Prize: P2120
Swimmer Aidan (Lv52 Magikarp, Gyarados) Prize: P2080
Swimmer Dudley (Lv52 Lumineon, Lv53 Tentacruel) Prize: P2120
Swimmer Carly (Lv51 Starmie, Tentacruel, Lv52 Lumineon) Prize: P2080
In Solar City, surfing up the pond which is to the east leads to a hidden forest. At the end of it is what looks like a secret Team Mirage base. When we enter the forest we'll see Prof. Avery confronting a grunt outside the base. But when we go right round to reach the base, both Avery and the grunt are disappear and inside the base there's nothing but a locked door. Huh.
Now we can explore the Brown Lake area further.
BROWN LAKE (The Return, with Surf)
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Pokemon Found
Munna, Shinx, Psyduck, Karrablast, Nincada, Spearow, Elekid, Ekans
(Surf): Marill, Finneon, Magikarp, Basculin
**NOTE: I found a Shiny Psyduck, caught it and a Bad Egg was transferred to my Poke Storage Box. Not sure if I was just unlucky or Shiny Psyduck is actually a Bad Egg glitch. It's the only wild Shiny encounter that has happened so far.
There's a cave at the center of the lake. Don't bother with it for now because we don't have Flash...and we can't scale waterfalls yet. To reach the cave though you have to surf west along the south side of the lake and make your way up through the grassy area until you can see the stairs on the island where the cave is. You might be lucky enough to find a Big Pearl on the south side of that grassy area (you'll see it during the "screen flash" when you encounter a wild Pokemon).
Reach the western side of the lake and carry on.
Fisherman Ramon (Lv53 Gyarados, Lv55 Seadra) Prize: P2200
CoolTrainer Rodette (Lv54 Shiny Gardevoir, Noivern) Prize: P2160
Fisherman Ernest (Lv54 Lumineon, Basculin) Prize: P2160
North from Ernest is Terry...
Birdkeeper Terry Prize: P2160
(Lv53 Shiny all Swellow, Archen (looks like regular Archen though...), Lv54 Pidgeot)
To the right from him is a Max Revive. Back to Ernest and continue west, entering the next destination - Cherry Village.
[010] CHERRY VILLAGE
Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Gym
Move Tutor
CHERRY VILLAGE Mart
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Ultra Ball P1200
Hyper Potion P1200
Max Potion P2500
Full Restore P3000
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
Protein P9800
HP Up P9800
Iron P9800
Carbos P9800
Calcium P9800
Zinc P9800
Waiting at the entrance is Gym Leader Norton, who takes us to where Team Mirage is making a speech. Mirage Queen Alma sees us in the crowd, aware about our little adventure on Carmine Isle. But she'll forgive us, believing that we don't really know what we're doing (being a child and all). Doesn't matter, the Team Mirage revolution will continue and so they leave. Norton thinks Alma might be getting her good speeches from someone else, they are too well done for someone her age to be spitting out. We're then joined by a familiar face from the Gen 5 era - the self-proclaimed ordinary scientist Colress. He finds what Team Mirage said interesting, though Norton disagrees. After going on about what the difference between definitions of evil and justice, you know what comes next...
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Colress (Lv59 Metagross, Lv61 Magnezone, Lv60 Magneton)
Prize: P1220
Colress thinks someone else will step up to lead Team Mirage because right now the group has no leadership power. Someone who is probably another young Trainer. Then he leaves and Norton returns to his Gym.
In the house south of the PokeMart, speak to the inventor to get his latest invention - an ItemFinder. Genius :)
The Move Tutor is the lone house on the northwest hill. He tells us about another man who does the same job in the Tyron region named Dr. T. Noted. Bring some Heart Scales.
Then we can tackle the Gym. No surprises this time :)
CHERRY VILLAGE Gym
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Leader: Norton - "He is a born Pokemon Trainer!"
Psychic-types is the theme here and class is in session. No joke, the Gym is modelled after a classroom. None of the students are Gym Trainers, which would've been a nice touch, we just go over to Norton and talk to him. Okay.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Norton (Lv60 Sigilyph, Lv61 Espeon, Gardevoir) Prize: P6100
I remember this Gym. You see why I didn't include the Gym Badge as a prize? It's because of what happens next: after the battle there's a sudden quake. A PokeRanger shows up to announce that Team Mirage have taken over the Sylon Academy! Norton has to go there to help and doesn't give us the Gym Badge. Now I remember why I didn't like this Gym /./ you couldn't give us the Badge AND ask for some help too?
Back in Solar City. We get as far as the Sylon Academy door before we're once again stopped by some character because this definitely hasn't become super old yet. It's Elijah and he's unaware that we got far more pressing things to do inside than face him right now.
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Elijah Prize: P1260
(Lv61 Jolteon, Empoleon, Lv62 Lilligant, Noivern, Lv63 Volcarona)
Only after the battle do we get to stop him long enough to tell him why we're even here. Elijah wants to help and he just storms right into the building.
SYLON ACADEMY
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Inside, Elijah has defeated one grunt and tries to get some information. Team Mirage have Prof. Avery at their warehouse and we need the key to that place. From the entrance there are rooms on the left and rooms on the right plus a northern corridor. We'll start with the rooms on the left:
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv58 Ariados, Arbok, Lv59 Weezing) Prize: P2360
Enter the first room. Nobody is in it, but there is a hidden item. It is by that left side window. Search the floor there until you get the No. 2 Key.
Enter the left room.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv60 Vibrava, Lv61 Victreebel) Prize: P2440
Rooms on the right:
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv59 Cofagrigus, Lv60 Aegislash) Prize: P2400
Enter the first room.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv63 Scizor) Prize: P2520
Search that middle desk of the far right column of desks and chairs to find the No. 4 Key.
Back in the main area, we move up to the northern corridor. You could have a Double Battle, or...
Grunt on the right:
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv59 Hypno, Lv60 Ninetales) Prize: P2400
Grunt on the left:
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv59 Carnivine, Scrafty, Lv60 Gengar) Prize: P2400
More grunts ahead, let's go.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv60 Absol, Zebstrika) Prize: P2400
Here we got 2 rooms on the left and 2 on the right. Up north are 2 closed doors, left and right.
Let's start with the rooms on the right:
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv60 Xatu, Swoobat, Lv61 Hypno) Prize: P2440
Enter the second room.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv60 Claydol, Lv62 Tyranitar) Prize: P2480
Search the floor by the column on the right of the blackboard/chalkboard to find No. 3 Key.
Taking on the rooms on the left now:
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv59 Bisharp, Lv60 Crobat, Lv61 Sigilyph)
Prize: P2440
No item in the first room, just a fight.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv61 Scrafty, Lv62 Glalie) Prize: P2480
Second room there's a fight and what we're looking for.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv61 Talonflame, Zoroark) Prize: P2440
She reveals that the number of keys needed to open the door is 4. Search the floor near the top desk and chair of the far right column to get No. 1 Key. Done.
One more grunt, standing before the closed door at the end of the left corridor.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv60 Weavile, Muk) Prize: P2400
That door is the unlockable one. The door on the right leads to an underground room but needs a Card Key. Classic :) Enter the room we've unlocked, this is where we find Prof. Avery...or is it? Because the real Prof. Avery enters the room, revealing that he (sorry, I've been addressing Prof. Avery as male but that mugshot profile pic though...that's a woman, or am I talking crazy??) has been away all this time, in the Tyron region. He was told by a hooded girl that we were in danger, that's why she came here. The fake Avery removes the disguise and we realise that this is a trap. This woman is Bezzarye, a Team Mirage Vice Leader. She has had Elijah and Norton captured. Blames Eliza, who told us everything.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Vice Leader Bezzarye Prize: P2680
(Lv65 Weavile, Lv66 Toxicroak, Milotic, Lv67 Honchkrow)
Bezzarye won't get to celebrate capturing Norton and Elijah because Eliza shows up to spoil that plan. Eliza makes her give up a key to their secret base - the Basement Key. Bezzarye vanishes. Avery recognises Eliza as the "hooded girl" whom she spoke to earlier.
Now we can go back to that secret base we found. When we get there, Avery is demanding the grunt to tell him where Elijah and Norton are. The grunt yields, tells him that they are inside the secret base.
TEAM MIRAGE SECRET BASE
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The Basement Key works its magic and in we go.
(Area A)
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv61 Haunter, Lv62 Malamar) Prize: P2480
Just above him is a switch on the wall, labeled Switch 1 and it is turned OFF. Switch it on to open the first of 3 grey steel doors that you'll see on the right from that grunt. Move up the corridor he is nearest to, at the end you'll find a grunt standing next to another switch (Switch 2, currently OFF)
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv63 Umbreon) Prize: P2520
To the left of her is another northward corridor and a grunt next to a switch (Switch 3, currently OFF)
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv61 Golbat, Toxicroak) Prize: P2440
Up the corridor.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv61 Persian, Lv62 Luxray) Prize: P2480
That is a Rare Candy near her. If you continue along that corridor north you'll find TM31 (Brick Break) and a closed steel gate. Play around with those 3 switches until you find this gate open. For me it was closed while those 3 switches were ON, but turning Switches 2 and 1 OFF then back ON, the gate was open. Funky. Continue with that corridor.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv63 Cofagrigus) Prize: P2520
Above him is an open doorway and the Main Switch, turned OFF. That opens the other gates except for the one near the last grunt in this area.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv61 Swoobat, Lv62 Sableye, Weavile) Prize: P2480
Done.
(Area B)
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv62 Raticate, Lv63 Bisharp) Prize: P2520
Going north.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv62 Hawlucha, Haunter, Lv63 Chandelure)
Prize: P2520
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv62 Weavile, Lv63 Muk) Prize: P2520
East and south.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv63 Goldbat, Lv64 Malamar) Prize: P2560
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv63 Honchkrow, Lv64 Ariados) Prize: P2560
Then north along one more corridor.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv63 Victreebel, Tentacruel, Cofagrigus) Prize: P2520
In the room at the end we'll find Prof. Avery, Elijah and Norton. The boys are safe and sound...then we're joined by Team Mirage's Jessie and James tribute twosome Karls and Bell. Give me strength haha!
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Neo Mirage Karls & Bell Prize: P5280
(Lv65 Zebstrika, Muk, Lv66 Umbreon, Beautifly)
After those 2 blast off (again), Eliza arrives. Her leader has given her the green light so she can help us. We receive the Card Key. They unlock the Sylon Academy storage room and Eliza believes the bosses of this new Team Mirage could be there.
We seem to be caught in a squabble between the Team Mirage originals and the new shiny and more family friendly Neo Team Mirage. I've yet to play a fan-made game/ROM hack where we have to deal with Team Rocket and Diet Team Rocket....but I'll bet that game is out there somewhere. Team Rocket and Diet Team Rocket included.
Back at the Sylon Academy, swipe that Card Key.
SYLON ACADEMY Storage Room
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Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv57 Raticate, Lv63 Scraggy, Persian) Prize: P2520
Follow the corridor north.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv63 Sableye, Toxicroak) Prize: P2520
Just ahead of him is one Rare Candy. Along that corridor as it goes east is Louis. Been a while, Lou.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Vice Leader Louis Prize: P2680
(Lv65 Bisharp, Xatu, Lv67 Rotom, Lv66 Cloyster, Scyther)
Like any good bad guy he was just here to slow us down. He did his job, we can give him that much.
Then we'll meet up with Space Meda-Trainer X (shoutout to Medabots!) and his own little squad of goons known as the Threat Four. It stands out, I'll give him that one. Still a shady fellow, not willing to explain his actions or why he's siding with Team Mirage. Maybe we can beat the truth out of him...but first, the goons. They battle us one after the other.
Threat Four #1 (Lv66 Hypno, Lv67 Zoroark) Prize: P2680
Keep 'em coming.
Threat Four #2 (Lv66 Toxicroak, Lv67 Noivern) Prize: P2680
Making that hattrick.
Threat Four #3 (Lv66 Weavile, Lv67 Avalugg) Prize: P2680
Then we take on the man himself, officially/unofficially Threat Four #4
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer ??? Prize: P1360
(Lv66 Aegislash, Lv67 Ninetales, Zoroark, Lv68 Alakazam, Toxicroak)
Can't leave without giving us another inspiring message about how no matter what we do, we can't change anything. This is why you're Space Meda-Trainer X.
Into the next area, where we find dear Queen Alma. They're almost done with whatever they were doing here...but there's still time for one more tussle that amounts to nothing in the end :/
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Mirage Queen Alma Prize: P7000
(Lv67 Milotic, Lv68 Manectric, Accelgor, LV69 Ninetales, Lv70 Mienshao)
After reminding us that we're powerless to do anything, Alma and her crew hit the road. One step closer to deciphering those slates and finding the big castle in the sky. Elijah, Prof. Avery and Norton show up, late as usual. Another thing overdone in these games /./ enough already, creators. What can we do now? Set up the Poke-signal and summon those 4 Pokemon - Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion and Keldeo. Once they find their partners, they can change the future according to a legend. Time to search. Prof. Avery goes back to the lab...Elijah just leaves and Norton returns to his Gym. Still don't have his Gym Badge, remember?
Before leaving, speak to the scientist on the right to receive a Piplup.
Back at the Cherri Village Gym, go to the room at the back of the classroom to find Norton and his partner Slowking. Time to give us the Gym Badge chief, given that we did most (if not all) the work clearing out Team Mirage from your Sylon Academy, saved you and we beat you before. Fair reward, no? This time round not only do we have to battle him again but before that we have to battle 4 students from the classroom. See why I didn't like this Gym? The story arc for it is pretty lousy.
First student I found is Jaiden, sitting at the back of the class like any Class Boss should :)
School Kid Jaiden (Lv64 Shedinja, Lv65 Togekiss, Snorlax) Prize: P1300
Next was Callie, sitting on the far right in the next row.
School Kid Callie (Lv65 Roserade, Lv66 Manectric) Prize: P1320
Next is Colby, same row but sitting to the left from Callie.
School Kid Colby (Lv65 Starmie, Lv66 Florges) Prize: P1320
He sits next to Rodette.
School Kid Rodette (Lv64 Hypno, Claydol, Lv65 Xatu) Prize: P1300
The remaining 3 students can be battled too if you're not tired :)
Sitting at the left of that front row is Breeze. Huh? Tyler..?
School Kid Breeze (Lv65 Chandelure, Lv66 Cofagrigus) Prize: P1320
To the right from him is Miah.
School Kid Miah (Lv64 Kadabra, Lv65 Musharna) Prize: P1300
Last student is Gilbert.
School Kid Gilbert (Lv64 Hypno, Gengar, Lv65 Xatu, Gardevoir)
Prize: P1300
...wait, he is not the last student. At the back of the classroom where Norton is, we'll find renegade student Marc!
School Kid Marc (Lv65 Weavile, Spiritomb, Lv66 Delphox, Gyarados)
Prize: P1320
Then we go around again with Norton. No funny business this time.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Norton (Lv71 Sigilyph, Gardevoir, Lv72 Espeon, Lv73 Slowking)
Prizes: P7300 + Wisdom Badge + TM29 (Psychic) [PokeNav]
Done and done and DONE again, damn. Screw that Gym, we're out of here.
I went back to Cloud Forest. Now that we can surf, go straight north past Youngster Milo. On the other side of the pond is one Iron. Healthy but not worth surfing across a pond in a shady looking forest for, haha. Well played. And since I came back here...
[B] TRICK HOUSE (2st visit) [No HM required]
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Round 2 and here are the Trainers joining us for it:
Lady Erin (Lv41 Pikachu, Lv42 Cherrim) Prize: P1680
Psychic Markus (Lv39 Baltoy, Kadabra) Prize: P1560
CoolTrainer Terrell (Lv42 Gabite) Prize: P1680
That item in the corner past him is one Harbor Mail. Get the scroll below and let's go receive our reward - a Timer Ball :D I stepped back into the house to check if he would be busy preparing for the next maze, but instead the next round was ready. Up to the 5th visit. I'll cover these rounds next, but if you want to skip just scroll down to the end of the 5th visit.
[C] TRICK HOUSE (3rd visit) [No HM required]
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Round 3.
CoolTrainer Kyla (Lv49 Scyther, Lv50 Ninetales) Prize: P2000
Youngster Theo (Lv50 Azumarill) Prize: P2000
What we have this time are a couple of switches, water and log bridges. A switch and a bridge on the left and on the right. The bridge on the right leads to the exit and the left one leads to the scroll and Martha. Simple to solve really.
Camper Martha (Lv47 Larvesta) Prize: P1880
Prize this time is a Hard Stone. Didn't anyone at GameFreak or the Pokemon Company or Nintendo consider making the Hard Stone an Evolutionary Stone for some Rock or Ground-types? Anyone??
[D] TRICK HOUSE (Visit #4) [HM required - Strength]
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He's by the window on the left. Round 4.
Go up the stairs and step on that yellow floor button to make a road in the middle lane.
Blackbelt Kenji (Lv59 Hitmonlee) Prize: P2360
To the right from him is another yellow floor button. Sort out those boulders in the middle lane and move on up.
Ninja Boy Troy (Lv57 Ninjask, Shedinja) Prize: P684
The scroll is in the northwest corner of this room. One more yellow floor button before you get it. And there's Jenn too.
Aroma Lady Jenn (Lv57 Luxray, Lv58 Vespiquen, Zebstrika) Prize: P2320
Near the scroll is one Mech Mail. Then take care of the boulders to the south and wind back up to the exit. Cleared.
Prize this time is one Smoke Ball.
[E] TRICK HOUSE (Visit #5) [No HM required]
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He's by the plant on the left. Round 5.
Yes...this one is a bit of a doozey (is that even the correct spelling of the word?). We're dealing with hidden paths in the sand. Think Morty's Gym from back in the day...but this one makes that Gym puzzle look like a walk in the park. Make a wrong step and it's back to the starting point. Jesus. Let's get to it.
From the entrance walk up the path that leads to you standing on the left side of the Trainer north of us. I mean, the MechaDoll north of us. He tells us that we are safe. Okay. I can't guide you with this one because it wasn't fun for me to do...and the reward is probably not even worth it haha. Just know that a LOT of emulator saving will be done, for them trial and error tactics you'll be pulling off here.
Prize for this one is TM12 (Whirlpool, but normally Taunt)...? Oh no, with TMs not reusable in this game, are we going to need this down the road?? I REALLY hope not. After this visit, the Trick House was out of mazes for now.
On the other side of the western pond from the Trick House is a Water Stone.
In Goldenshine Village, on the other side of the southwest pond is a Super Potion. There it is :)
Surfing across the water on Peace Way will show you these Pokemon:
Wingull, Marill, Finneon, Basculin
In Shale Tunnel, surfing across the water north of the entrance leads to an ascending ladder. That takes us to an area where waterfall is needed.
Along Umber Path, surf across the eastern river to find a Star Piece.
Back in Lithopone City, we can explore that southeastern way out to sea. Not really :/ because once you make your way through the mini maze of rocks you'll reach an island just northeast from the Lithopone Ferry building. But we don't have Rock Climb. Pokemon found in these waters are Tentacool and Basculin.
So that looks like all the backtracking we can do for now with surf. Where to from here? Return to Cedar City.
South of Cedar City will lead to Bluish Path.
BLUISH PATH
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Pokemon Found
Tentacool, Seel, Finneon, Basculine
(Underwater): Chinchou, Clamperl, Relicanth
There are 2 Dive spots, one to the east and on to the west as you go on south.
Swimmer Ed (Lv55 Starmie, Lv56 Seadra) Prize: P2240
East and south of him are Dive Spots. West of him is June.
Swimmer June (Lv56 Cloyster) Prize: P2240 [PokeNav]
On the island west from her is a Nugget. Imani is just to the south of the island, also next to a Dive spot.
Swimmer Imani (Lv55 Basculine, Lapras) Prize: P2200
Carry on east.
Swimmer Davis (Lv57 Gyarados) Prize: P2280
Dive spot near him.
PokeRanger Walker (?!) (Lv56 Relicanth, Huntail) Prize: P2240
Swimmer Brooke (Lv55 Lanturn, Lv56 Poliwhirl, Lv57 Empoleon)
Prize: P2280 [PokeNav]
Then we arrive at the next destination.
[011] SPEARMINT VILLAGE
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
Spearmint Village Flower Shop
SPEARMINT VILLAGE Vending Machine
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Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
Speak to the Fisherman we see when we arrive. He's had enough of fishing out junk, so he gives us a Super Rod.
South from him, speak to the lady in green to receive a Pokemon Egg she got from Pryce. Have some room in your party. A Lapras will hatch from it later.
The house to the far right from the PokeCenter is home to a couple of Eevee fans. Both will gladly show you their collection.
PokeBreeder Evr (Lv56 Vaporeon, Jolteon, Umbreon, Flareon, Espeon)
Prize: P2240
She'll give you an Eevee.
CoolTrainer Evn (Lv56 Leafeon, Glaceon, Sylveon) Prize: P2240
He'll give us an Eevee-S, which evolves into Leafeon, Glaceon or Sylveon. For those of you keeping score...I believe that this is the 3rd Eevee we receive in this game. Wow. A Sun Stone evolves Eevee-S into Sylveon, Moon Stone gets you a Glaceon and Leaf Stone gets you Leafeon. On a side note, Sun Stone evolves Floette into Florges.
In the house to the south, speak to the man in white to get a Silk Scarf.
At the Spearmint Village Flower Shop, the woman in white gives out a free Cheri Berry. The little girl gives us a Wailmer Pail. At the counter you can buy various plants for your Secret Base.
Nothing else to be done here. Leave town by surfing northeast. New route.
CELESTE PATH
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Pokemon Found
Seel, Tentacool, Finneon
Swimmer Kayu (Lv57 Starmie, Lv58 Tentacruel) Prize: P2320 [PokeNav]
Swimmer Roven (Lv57 Pelipper, Lv58 Quagsire) Prize: P2320
Going north.
Swimmer Janes (Lv57 Slowbro, Lv58 Seadra) Prize: P2320
That's a Potion on the island near him. Surfing east.
Swimmer Sue (Lv57 Basculin, Starmie, Lv58 Milotic) Prize: P2320
Next stop.
[012] LIVIDITY CITY
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
Gym
Lividity City Supermarket
LIVIDITY CITY Vending Machine
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Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
Been a while since we arrived in a big city. What do we have here...
In the house in the southwest corner of town, the little boy there will give you a Chimchar.
Shopping time!
LIVIDITY CITY Supermarket
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(1F)
Hyper Potion P1200
Max Potion P2500
Full Restore P3000
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
Poke Ball P200
Great Ball P600
Ultra Ball P1200
Net Ball P1000
Dive Ball P1000
Nest Ball P1000
Repeat Ball P1000
Timer Ball P1000
Luxury Ball P1000
Premier Ball P200
(2F) [All cost P9800]
Protein
Calcium
Iron
Zinc
Carbos
HP Up
PP Up
PP Max
[All cost P2100]
Sun Stone
Moon Stone
Leaf Stone
Fire Stone
Thunderstone
Water Stone
X Speed P350
X Special P350
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
Dire Hit P650
Guard Spec. P700
X Accuracy P950
TM14 (Blizzard) P5500
TM15 (Hyper Beam) P7500
TM16 (Light Screen) P3000
TM17 (Protect) P3000
TM25 (Thunder) P5500
TM33 (Reflect) P3000
TM38 (Fire Blast) P5500
TM43 (Secret Power) P3000
(3F)
Various Mats (Priced either P4000 or P2000)
Various Posters (Priced either P1000 or P1500)
Various Dolls (all P3000)
Various Cushions (all P2000)
Everstone P200
[All cost P5000]
Focus Band
Lucky Egg
Scope Lens
Metal Coat
Leftovers
EXP. Share P3000
[All cost P100]
Quick Claw
Soothe Bell
Mental Herb
Choice Band
Silverpowder
Out in town, there's a gentleman and his Lucario. He wanted to travel across the Tyron region but someone gave him a job and here he is. This is Engineer BC. Yeah...he was Engineer BC in Mega Power too haha because who needs a cool and proper name anyway? He has a gift for us, now that we're friends, but just giving us this gift would be too easy...
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
Gentleman Engineer BC (Lv74 Gourgeist, Gengar, Lv76 Mega Lucario)
Prize: P912
The gift is called a Mega Stone II, which allows Pokemon to permanently Mega Evolve outside of battle. Only one Pokemon. He invented it 40 years ago and now he's looking for good Trainers who can put it to good use. He also gives us another Key Item, the Anti-Mega. This changes Mega Evolved Pokemon back to normal. This feature was in Mega Power, but the Mega Rock and the Anti-Mega were created by the PokeCenter PCs there. You can only have one of each at a time. Here, just store them in your Item Storage and keep going back to Engineer BC to receive more until you are satisfied :)
When you're done, let's hit the Gym. No surprise ambushes.
LIVIDITY CITY Gym
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Leader: Caroline - "She can look through everthing!"
With all this mist in the Gym, you'd think we stepped into a sauna. The theme here unfortunately has nothing to do with fire...we be facing Ghost-types here. Plus we got Saffron City Gym-style warp panels to keep us going. Terrific. Ahead of the Gym guide guy are 4 warp panels but only 2 work, a red one on the left and a green one on the right.
If you use the red warp panel, you'll reach Ava.
Psychic Ava (Lv66 Misdreavus, Lv67 Lampent, Haunter) Prize: P2680
There are also 5 warp panels near her. The button which activates them is in the bottom left corner of this room. The warp panels we want are the bottom right one and the top left one. Bottom right panel takes us to a room occupied by Haven.
Psychic Haven (Lv67 Hypno, Lv69 Mismagius) Prize: P2760
Afterwards use the same warp panel that brought us here. Back in Ava's room so we can use that top left panel. Next room has Tyson.
Psychic Tyson (Lv66 Gastly x4, Lv67 Haunter) Prize: P2680
The warp panel north from him takes to a new room. Here we find:
Collector Clifford (Lv67 Sableye, Lampent, Lv68 Cofagrigus)
Prize: P4080
Expert Tasha (Lv65 Gastly, Yamask, Lv66 Haunter, Lv67 Sableye, Vibrava)
Prize: P2680
The button to activate the warp panels is near Clifford. Then go for the top right warp panel. Leads to a room where we meet Macey.
Expert Macey (Lv69 Shedinja) Prize: P2760
The warp panel above her takes us to the room where Caroline and her Chandelure are waiting. The warp panel on the left leads to the remaining Gym Trainers. Here they are:
In the next room we find Samantha.
CoolTrainer Samantha Prize: P2680
(Lv65 Umbreon, Haunter, Lv66 Mismagius, Lv67 Cofagrigus)
The warp panel south from her takes us to a room of 5 deactivated warp panels and a 6th one to the south. We also find Jes and Nate.
Psychic Jes (Lv65 Gastly, Lv66 Haunter x2, Gengar) Prize: P2640
Artist Nate (Lv67 Lampent, Lv69 Spiritomb) Prize: P2760
The button to activate them is near the middle panel. Go for the warp panel to the south. Leads to a room where we face Preston.
CoolTrainer Preston Prize: P2720
(Lv67 Claydol, Haunter, Lv68 Zoroark, Lv66 Cofagrigus)
South from him is a warp panel leading to a room with Luthor. 5 deactivated warp panels included.
Psychic Lex (Lv66 Haunter, Lv68 Mismagius, Lv67 Vibrava) Prize: P2720
The floor button to activate them is along the right side wall of the room, between the top right panel and bottom right panel. The bottom left panel leads to an empty room, while the other 4 takes us back to the Gym lobby. That's all the Gym Trainers taken care of. Back to Caroline.
She sees a possible future for us...so let's show her the one future that is set in stone.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Caroline Prizes: P7600 + Amulet Badge + TM30 (Shadow Ball)
(Lv74 Claydol, Mismagius, Lv75 Spiritomb, Lv76 Chandelure) [PokeNav]
With this Badge we can now Dive. M'kay.
Going east now and we find Terrakion. Short staredown later, we're joined by Saevitia. Terrakion leaves. Saevitia heard about us saving Sylon Academy and we tell him about Team Mirage learning to decode the slates. It's time for the warrior Pokemon to assemble. He gives us HM08 (Dive).
The Dive spots to be found for now are along Bluish Path. I went back there and had a look:
Items Found
...........
Calcium, Heart Scale
The underwater area is one big area connected by those Dive spots. Make your way to the southwestern corner and resurface there. You'll appear near a small island where you'll find a Blue Shard. That's all :/ no underwater cave or anything.
Back to where we spoke with Saevitia and encountered Terrakion.
TREESHADE PATH
Pokemon Found
Togedemaru, Aipom, Persian, Croagunk, Buneary, Raticate, Pidgeotto, Quagsire
Lady Dalia (Lv68 Cherrim, Lv69 Vespiquen Prize: P2760
She stands near the entrance to Moss Cave, which is blocked by a Crustle. Who shows up to help us out but Colress. He uses his latest invention, the "Colress Machine" to send the Crustle away. Colress believes that something big is going to happen in Sylon and asks if we're ready for this event. What he means is are we ready for another unnecessary battle :)
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Colress Prize: P1520
(Lv74 Rotom, Lv75 Magneton, Magnezone Lv76 Metagross)
We should ask him if he's still affiliated with Team Plasma, the man still has their damn logo for crying out loud haha. He leaves and that lets us enter the cave.
MOSS CAVE
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Pokemon Found
Geodude, Onix, Golbat, Scraggy, Zubat, Stunfisk, Swoobat, Scrafty, Roggenrola
Hmm, the design of this place...really reminds of the older games. Not bad.
Firebreather Dave (Lv68 Magmar, Flareon, Lv69 Rapidash) Prize: P1380
In the northwest corner from him is a Revival Herb. Then up the stairs to the northeast and continue.
Hiker Fernando (Lv69 Crustle, Lv70 Gigalith) Prize: P2800 [PokeNav]
Gentleman Dreak (Lv68 Sandslash, Lv69 Tyranitar, Aegislash) Prize: P828
The exit is right there. We'll be back out on Treeshade Path, on higher ground. To the left is one Carbos. Going east and south.
Hiker Bernie (Lv70 Onix, Lv71 Claydol) Prize: P2840 [PokeNav]
Beauty Laurel (Lv69 Chansey, Lv70 Musharna, Clefable, Lv71 Jolteon)
Prize: P2840
All the way south is an entrance taking us back into Moss Cave.
PokeRanger Darrin (Lv71 Machamp, Lv72 Zweilous) Prize: P2880
Continue north.
Firebreather Fabian (Lv73 Ninetales) Prize: P1460
CoolTrainer Hyena (Lv72 Raichu, Sigilyph) Prize: P2880
Blackbelt Masa (Lv71 Gallade, Machamp, Lv72 Poliwrath) Prize: P2880
Northwest from him is an Ultra Ball. One more Trainer here and we're out.
Youngster Dante (Lv72 Dugtrio, Lv73 Escavalier) Prize: P2920
The mountain hiking continues.
CoolTrainer Shayla (Lv72 Rapidash, Lv73 Slowking) Prize: P2920
Gentleman Jaylen (Lv73 Honchkrow, Lv74 Gardevoir) Prize: P888
And we arrive.
[013] CHINCHILLA CITY
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Gym
Chinchilla City Apartment
CHINCHILLA CITY Mart
..
Ultra Ball P1200
Net Ball P1000
Dive Ball P1000
Hyper Potion P1200
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
CHINCHILLA CITY Vending Machine
Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
Home of the final Gym Badge. Let's have a look around before going to get it.
The Gym Leader here Arnie and his family of architects built this city.
In the house south from the PokeCenter, the woman there is looking to trade her Roggenrola for a Ralts.
The northwestern section of town is blocked. We'll only be allowed access when we have all 8 Gym Badges.
At the Chinchilla City Apartment, on the ground floor speak to the man to get a Chespin. If you're looking for Soft Sand, speak to the "rude girl" on the next floor.
Now for the Gym. It's the final Gym for this region...we didn't get any surprises or get ambushed at the previous Gym. I'm happy to say that we don't get any surprises or ambushed at this one :D Amen.
CHINCHILLA CITY Gym
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Leader: Arnie - "The man who built everthing (We Rely On Him!)"
He specialises in Ground-types. No problem.
Hiker Bethanie (Lv73 Sandslash, Dugtrio, Lv74 Golem) Prize: P2960
PokeRanger Connie (Lv75 Garchomp) Prize: P3000
CoolTrainer Maura (Lv75 Mamoswine, Lv76 Steelix) Prize: P3040
North from her we'll find out what the gimmick of this Gym is: objects or people on top of sliding panels. Press a floor button and those objects or people rotate until they settle on the slide panel you want them to be.
Psychic Alyssa (cosplaying as a Hiker today) Prize: P3000
(Lv74 Marowak, Claydol, Lv75 Stunfisk)
Step on that floor button until you can reach that switch on the left and hit it. Just once. Then continue up.
Blackbelt Mura (Lv74 Dugtrio, Aegislash, Lv76 Mamoswine) Prize: P3040
Move him out of the way and carry on up because that traffic cone to the right ain't going anywhere.
Expert Melina (Lv77 Talonflame) Prize: P3080
Expert Wayne (Lv75 Marowak, Lv76 Talonflame) Prize: P3040
North from them is the next little puzzle. The aim is to reach the orange warp button in the top right corner.
PokeRanger Olivia (Lv77 Mamoswine) Prize: P3080
The warp button takes us to a room that has purple floor buttons and a switch to be pulled. Afterwards go straight south to find a grey floor button that is linked to the slide panels you see on the left. Maura is standing near them. Move around the cones until you've made a path and then return to where Maura is. Continue up.
CoolTrainer Randall (Lv75 Quagsire, Lv76 Gigalith) Prize: P3040
Hiker Elliot (Lv75 Golem, Lv76 Gigalith) Prize: P3040
PokeRanger Sylvia (Lv75 Dugtrio, Lv76 Garchomp) Prize: P3040
Going all the way south, where we'll find a warp button.
Blackbelt Alberto (Lv75 Crustle, Lv76 Aegislash) Prize: P3040
Gentleman Sean (Lv75 Marowak, Lv76 Golem, Claydol) Prize: P912
In the next room we find Marlon.
Hiker Marlon Prize: P3080
(Lv75 Piloswine, Lv77 Tyranitar, Lv76 Steelix)
One more warp panel just above him, to send us to Arnie and his Torterra. The fight for Gym Badge #8 starts now.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Arnie Prizes: P8300 + Basis Badge + TM26 (Earthquake) [PokeNav]
(Lv80 Stunfisk, Aegislash, Lv81 Golem, Lv83 Torterra, Lv82 Tyranitar)
Now we can scale waterfalls and we're done with the Sylon region's Gym Badges.
Outside, who do we find blocking the way to the eastern side of town - Nicole and Keldeo. She somehow managed to get all 8 Badges too and this time she has 2 Pokemon. I'm not even going to ask haha we tell her about the progress Team Mirage have made so far and she assures us that she'll also fight alongside now that she's stronger. Don't believe her?
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
Guardian Nicole (Lv83 Pidgeot, Lv84 Keldeo) Prize: P3360
Nicole suddenly notices something - it's the ancient castle! Finally found. With only 2 Pokemon, Nicole is determined to fight and she flies off. We'll need to fly too...
Scene change. 2 new characters + Virizion and Terrakion in a rocky area. One of these characters is Jacob and the other one is named Night. Jacob needs Night's help, given the current situation, but Night is reluctant at first until Jacob mentions that a certain man may be behind all of this. Night agrees to help. Time to find partners for Virizion and Terrakion.
Scene change. Another area and this time it's Trainer ???. He also realises that the castle has been found. But he still has something else to do, he has to defeat a certain man. He hopes the Trainers who will be chosen for the warrior Pokemon won't be harmed. Off he flies.
Back to us. Fly to the Sky Castle. According to the original walkthrough, have some room in your party.
SKY CASTLE
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Outside the castle we'll find Nicole and Keldeo confronting Louis and some grunts. We step up to help Nicole.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Vice Leader Louis Prize: P3360
(Lv82 Bisharp, Xatu, Lv83 Cloyster, Scizor, Lv84 Rotom)
Wind shows up, to the surprise of Louis and company, and demands that they surrender. What they're doing now isn't how Team Mirage operates, but Louis won't be stopped. They have a new plan and they retreat into the castle. And Wind won't be a part of this, instead he says Eliza will come to help us. But aren't you the leader of this organisation?? Not exactly the best time to be delegating. Eliza arrives but she didn't see Wind, who left just now. She'll go ahead to wait for us in the castle. Nicole and Keldeo follow. We got some freedom before entering the castle. There's grass out here, so these are the Pokemon found:
Pidgey, Litwick, Raticate, Kadabra, Haunter, Pidgeotto, Lampent
(Surf): Wingull, Tentacool
There are 4 small chambers just before the entrance into the castle. Each of those chambers has a statue of one of the warrior Pokemon. By the entrance is the first of probably many grunts ahead. Let's begin.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv78 Bisharp, Arcanine, Lv79 Chandelure) Prize: P3160
Inside is an empty lobby, then in the next area we see open archways, Nurse Joy and grunts. Looks like Nurse Joy, but Nurse Joy she is not.
(1st Floor)
Nurse of Mirage (Lv81 Crustle, Starmie, Lv82 Blissey) Prize: P3936
She'll heal your Pokemon afterwards though.
On the left we find this grunt:
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv77 Sableye, Bisharp) Prize: P3080
In the room just to the left from the nurse is one Charcoal. Big Pearl in the far left room.
On the right we battle these grunts:
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv76 Muk, Lv78 Absol) Prize: P3120
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv77 Weavile, Lv78 Roserade) Prize: P3120
In the room to the right from the nurse is one Stardust. Amulet Coin in the room next to it. Going up stairs.
(2nd Floor)
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv77 Magneton, Lv78 Spiritomb) Prize: P3120
Neo Mirage Grunt Prize: P3040
(Lv76 Haunter, Talonflame, Malamar, Lv77 Umbreon)
Neo Mirage Grunt Prize: P3160
(Lv77 Swoobat, Lv78 Gourgeist, Lv79 Honchkrow)
Then we got a couple of bosses. First up is Bezzarye, with a full team to boot.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Vice Leader Bezzarye Prize: P3400
(Lv83 Ninetales, Cofagrigus, Weavile, Lv84 Toxicroak, Milotic, Lv85 Honchkrow)
Next is Samir, also here with a full team.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Leader Samir Prize: P3440
(Lv84 Bouffalant, Starmie, Weavile, Avalugg, Lv85 Absol, Lv86 Sandslash)
Ahead of the bosses are Eliza, Nicole and Keldeo. The hall of the castle is closeby now. Eliza heals our Pokemon. Then we're joined by Legend Grandma, Elijah, Prof. Avery, Norton and Selphy. We still don't have the other warrior Pokemon on our side yet but we're here now so no choice but to carry on. Legend Grandma, Selphy, Norton and Prof. Avery leave to buy us some time. Eliza and Nicole go on ahead. Elijah is scared but he cheers right up and goes on ahead too. The way the dialogue was going, I thought he was going to want another time-waster battle haha dodged a bullet for now. Let's join the others.
Next room is empty. Everyone is in the one after it. Look who it is, Mirage Queen Alma and she has a squad of Genesect with her. They were created by the Sylon empire and now they follow her since she found the castle. It's time we confront her about who could be pulling the strings in the background because we don't believe she's acting on her own. But Alma won't tell us the truth, so we fight.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Mirage Queen Alma Prize: P8800
(Lv85 Genesect, Lv86 Milotic, Manectric, Lv87 Accelgor, Ninetales, Lv88 Mienshao)
Alma then tells us to run, but it's too late. The real face of this operation finally reveals themselves - Saevitia! And with him is a black Rayquaza. Jesus wept. He claims to be the king of the Sylon Empire, a.k.a Violentia Emperatoris. His ancestors were the emperors. Before Rayquaza can get us, Nicole steps forward to challenge Saevitia. In the end, we disappear with Alma, Eliza, Keldeo and Elijah. Alma no longer wants to be Saevitia's puppet, blaming herself for not acting sooner. We and Elijah manage to cheer her up. We're then joined by Trainer ??? and he has Cobalion. He FINALLY tells us his damn name - Sirus and he is Cobalion's partner. He blames us for ruining his plans, despite the fact that he's the one who helped Team Mirage get the slates and decipher them...his reason for helping them is because it was how he would find out Saevitia's weakness. Smooth move man. Next to show are Jacob and Night together with Virizion and Terrakion. Terrakion has chosen Elijah as its partner and Virizion has chosen Alma. Keldeo then reveals its true form, the "resolute form". We'll be its partner now that we may have lost Nicole. Everyone is ready.
Make your way back to where we battled Alma. Jacob, Eliza and Night are battling the Genesect so we push on. In the next room is where the big showdown will be. Saevitia reveals that Nicole is in a dungeon, about to be executed. We better hurry.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Conspirator Saevitia Prize: P5632
(Lv85 Gigalith, Lv86 Empoleon, Gyarados, Lv88 Rayquaza, Lv87 Hydreigon, Milotic)
Then comes the shock and denial, he can't believe he lost. His dreams, his ambitions, everything gone. He was supposed to be the new king. But then he suddenly evaporates!! (OO!) Sirus tells us that the ancestors put a spell - anyone not accepted as king by the castle would disappear. So the big bad guy is gone for good. What a way to go, damn.
The warrior Pokemon and Rayquaza leave. But Keldeo stays with us so we can search for Nicole. Everyone else leaves too. Time for the end credits...? You can skip them if you want.
We'll wake up back in our room. After what we've just been through, we certainly needed that.
If you're interested in catching that black Rayquaza, you'll find it inthat final room in the Sky Castle. Afterwards fly back to Chinchilla City and head north. Waiting for us is Wind. Even after everything we've done, this guy doesn't think we can handle the Elite 4 (did the Elite 4 stop Team Mirage??) and adds that he was part of Tyron's Elite 4 in the past. Great. You didn't stop Team Mirage either.
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
Mirage Leader Wind Prize: P15660
(Lv85 Honchkrow, Absol, Lv86 Weavile, Lv87 Luxray, Hydreigon)
We get HM07 (Waterfall). Wind has to meet with Night, so off he goes. Now that we can scale up waterfalls, how about exploring some places where we couldn't go further until now? Of course if you want to skip this and go straight to the next route, just jump down to where I start on Maize Road.
**NOTE: Along Grass Path, north from Solar City, there's a cave now and in there you find Lv47 Terrakion.
The first place where we found a waterfall was Wind Cave. What is found on the other side of the waterfall is an exit blocked by a Sneasel. It won't move (oO?) deadend for now.
Next place is Shale Tunnel. Another deadend because what we find blocking the way here is a Crustle.
The other place is the cave in the middle of Brown Lake but Flash is needed there too. Yet, the original walkthrough doesn't bring up the HM at all. Turns out Flash is a TM in this game and in its place under HM05 is Rock Climb. Neither of which are the best HMs in my opinion but what can we do :/ they're both in this game and we still haven't received them. The original walkthrough mentions Rock Climb, but it's something we'll get way down the road. So for Flash I had to find the code for it. The positive thing about it being a TM is no Gym Badge activation needed. This game is a hack of Emerald so Emerald codes should work no problem or just to be on the safe side, get the Ciro's Pokemon Maker program and get the code that way. Good program to have :)
Back at Brown Lake. Got Flash and can handle waterfalls. Enter the cave.
BROWN LAKE Cave
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Flash up, scale the waterfall and find a ladder at the other end. That leads to another chamber where we can exit. Where are we...?
FAIRY FOREST
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Pokemon Found
Jigglypuff, Clefairy, Happiny, Clefable, Floette
In the left corner from the exit is a Leaf Stone. Going north. In the eastern corner is a Soothe Bell. Make your way to the northwest corner, where we find a Mental Herb...and the ruler of this place - Lv65 Xerneas.
The other place where Flash is needed is the bottom level of Shale Tunnel. Find the descending ladder.
SHALE TUNNEL (Bottom Level)
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Icy theme here, so of course there's a frozen floor :) the first rare Pokemon we find after crossing the floor is a Snorunt. Then a Burgmite and a Sneasel. They're all Lv20. That's all it seems. Not bad.
Went to tackle the Trick House...
[F] TRICK HOUSE (Visit #6) [HM required - Surf]
Search on the right side of the bookshelf. Round 6, which looks much better than the last visit haha. We're swimming in this one. Pretty simple too.
Swimmer Brad (Lv65 Lumineon, Tentacruel, Lv66 Vaporeon) Prize: P2640
That is Glitter Mail on the island near him. Surf close to the bottom right corner of this room. You see that tiny dot in the water? Search there to find what turns out to be half of the scroll code. Yes, Trick Master tore the scroll in half and threw this half here. The remaining half is the scroll in the top left corner of this room. He's either a genius or a mad man, you decide :)
Swimmer Clarissa (Lv68 Samurott) Prize: P2720
Swimmer Pia (Lv66 Basculin, Lv67 Gorebyss) Prize: P2680
Prize for this round is a Magnet.
[G] TRICK HOUSE (Visit #7) [No HM required]
He is by the window on the right. Round 7. We are in a place called the Scroll Garden. Looks simple but upon closer inspection...anyway here are the Trainers:
Bug Catcher Alfred (Lv75 Vivillon, Ledian) Prize: P3000
That is Tropic Mail near him. To the right is Joshua. Liv is to the north.
PokeRanger Joshua (Lv74 Gallade, Lv76 Arcanine) Prize: P3040
CoolTrainer Liv (Lv74 Emolga, Lv77 Sylveon) Prize: P3080
North from Joshua is Gaven.
PokeBreeder Gaven (Lv75 Pidgeot) Prize: P3000
What you'll notice on the ground are flowers and these two-dot patterns. When you interact with those dots you're told that it's blank. Not the case when you interact with the dots near the top left tree. Some instructions are given:
Step 1: Down arrow, down arrow, right arrow.
Move in those directions, leading to the next dot pattern down below.
Step 2: Down arrow x4, right arrow, down arrow x4. Leads to the dot pattern just below from Liv.
Step 3: Up arrow x3, right arrow x5, up arrow, right arrow x5, up. Leads to the dot pattern by the tree above from Gaven.
Step 4: (too long) leads to the dot pattern just below Joshua.
Step 5: Left arrow x5, up arrow x4. Leads to the dot pattern just northwest from Joshua.
Step 6: (too long), leads to the dot pattern by the tree northwest from Liv.
Step 7: Leads to the dot pattern just south from Gaven.
Step 8: Takes us to the scroll, by the dot pattern near the sign post by the exit. Damn.
Prize for this round is a PP Max.
That looks to be the final visit. Wasn't too bad.
MAIZE ROAD
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Pokemon Found
Budew, Pidgeotto, Bisharp, Dodrio, Luxio, Magmar, Murkrow, Lopunny, Absol
(Surf): Clauncher, Tentacool, Wingull, Finneon
Next stop, the Sylon League. The long road starts here and now. That item in the corner above the sign post is a Hyper Potion. Going north.
PokeRanger Jonas (Lv80 Arbok, Lv81 Rapidash) Prize: P3240
Expert Lin (Lv81 Haunter, Lv82 Mienshao) Prize: P3280
Beauty Carly (Lv79 Togekiss, Lv80 Starmie, Lv81 Zebstrika) Prize: P3240
CoolTrainer Damon Prize: P3280
(Lv80 Leafeon, Sigilyph, Lv81 Golem, Lv82 Chandelure)
CoolTrainer Tammy (Lv80 Lilligant, Lv82 Luxray) Prize: P3280 [PokeNav]
You'll find one Zinc in the southeast corner from her. Then carry on northward.
Psychic Kody (Lv83 Gallade) Prize: P3320
Past Kody, turn west and down into the southwest corner to find a Super Repel. Greg is running northeast from here.
Blackbelt Greg (Lv82 Toxicroak, Lv83 Haxorus) Prize: P3320
Lass Danielle Prize: P4980
(Lv81 Roserade, Noivern, Lv82 Glaceon, Lv83 Vespiquen)
Just north from her is a house where you can rest your team. No need to be shy about it :) straight up those steps only leads to more grass and some berries. Take the other path west from the house.
Psychic Nya (Lv82 Hypno, Lv83 Mismagius) Prize: P3320
CoolTrainer Lydia (Lv83 Lopunny, Spiritomb, Lv84 Scizor) Prize: P3360
PokeRanger Donovan (Lv83 Magnezone, Lv84 Spiritomb) Prize: P3360
[PokeNav]
From him, go east then southeast to find an Elixir. Ahead of us is the sea and beyond that is the entrance to Victory Way. We got 3 regions in this game ladies and gentlemen...so is the first of 3 Victory Roads?! Good god almighty.
VICTORY WAY
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Pokemon Found
Scraggy, Zubat, Swoobat, Woobat, Scrafty
(1st Area)
Simple setup here, we are headed northwest where we'll find the exit.
CoolTrainer Kenn (Lv84 Escavalier, Lv85 Gengar) Prize: P3400
CoolTrainer Elaine (Lv85 Sylveon, Volcarona) Prize: P3400 [PokeNav]
Expert Tara (Lv84 Sableye, Noivern, Lv85 Mamoswine) Prize: P3400
CoolTrainer Leah (Lv86 Hydreigon) Prize: P3440
CoolTrainer Ned (Lv84 Slowbro, Gigalith, Lv85 Porygon-Z) Prize: P3400
[PokeNav]
Expert Kay (Lv85 Snorlax, Magmortar) Prize: P3400
The exit takes us outside. Got water on the western side, where we find these Pokemon: Clauncher, Finneon. Got steps taking us up to a rocky area.
CoolTrainer Bryan (Lv85 Bisharp, Lv86 Gyarados) Prize: P3440
Near him is an entrance taking us back into the abyss.
(2nd Area)
Pokemon Found
Mawile, Swoobat, Woobat, Magnemite, Sableye, Scrafty, Raticate, Golbat
Following the path as it goes north, east and all the way south.
CoolTrainer Marissa (Lv86 Leafeon, Milotic, Lv87 Arcanine) Prize: P3480
CoolTrainer Fritz (Lv86 Crustle, Machamp, Lv87 Zoroark) Prize: P3480
PokeRanger Marley (Lv86 Avalugg, Lv87 Metagross) Prize: P3480
CoolTrainer Timothy (Lv88 Tyranitar) Prize: P3520 [PokeNav]
CoolTrainer Anette (Lv86 Crobat, Lv87 Alakazam) Prize: P3480
North from her is Nurse Joy (Sylon League build 2.0). Settled here on Victory Way to help. She stands next to a descending ladder.
Nurse Joy (Lv85 Clefable, Musharna, Lv86 Blissey) Prize: P4128
East from her is one Full Heal. Down the ladder.
(1st Area - Northside)
Pokemon Found
Scrafty, Tynamo, Woobat, Golbat, Swoobat, Scraggy
To the right is a Max Elixir. Continue south.
Blackbelt Tanner (Lv86 Hitmontop, Lv87 Machamp) Prize: P3480 [PokeNav]
PokeRanger Walter (Lv88 Glaceon) Prize: P3520 [PokeNav]
To the southeast is the exit. Nothing out there but water and Clauncher :) If you go west, up those stairs, you'll eventually reach the item which is above CoolTrainer Ned - a PP Up. There's another exit in the northwest corner.
CoolTrainer Miky (Lv88 Spiritomb, Gardevoir, Lv89 Lucario) Prize: P3560
She is the final Trainer we have to battle on Victory Way. Done and done. Outside, water to the south (if you haven't gotten enough of Clauncher haha) and steps heading north to the Sylon League building. As usual, we only get to the door before someone stops us. Alma. Now that she's a Trainer, might as well become a candidate for the title of Rival #3 :/
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Alma Prize: P1820
(Lv88 Gardevoir, Lv89 Milotic, Lv90 Manectric, Accelgor, Ninetales, Lv91 Mienshao)
Funny thing is afterwards she doesn't do the typical rival thing of saying "Oh, you beat this time but I'll get you next time!". Instead she says we'll meet again someday. How soon is that someday...we got 2 whole other regions waiting, she could be back in one (or both) of them before we know it haha. She leaves and we can finally step inside.
SYLON LEAGUE
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Items Sold
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Ultra Ball P1200
Hyper Potion P1200
Max Potion P2500
Full Restore P3000
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
When you're ready, show the 2 guys ahead your Gym Badges and let's get this done.
What we find are 4 open rooms. Excellent, no fighting the Elite 4 in a set order. Starting from the far left room, here we go:
And I like that you can step back out of the room instead of the door being locked behind you as soon as you enter :) We find Poison-type user Altir.
>>LEAGUE BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Altir Prize: P3800
(Lv93 Ariados, Tentacruel, Lv94 Toxicroak, Gengar, Lv95 Crobat)
Next door we find Crepitus the guitarist and she has as much passion as the Fire-types she specialises in. Anyone in real life with that name?
>>LEAGUE BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Crepitus Prize: P3800
(Lv93 Rapidash, Ninetales, Lv94 Magmortar, Chandelure, Lv95 Infernape)
In the center right room we find Dez, user of Dark-types.
>>LEAGUE BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Dez Prize: P3800
(Lv93 Spiritomb, Scrafty, Lv94 Tyranitar, Hydreigon, Lv95 Zoroark)
Then in the far right room we meet Mason the connoisseur. He uses Normal-types. Brave man haha I wonder if he knows Norman or Whitney...
>>LEAGUE BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Mason Prize: P3800
(Lv93 Persian, Bouffalant, Lv95 Togekiss, Lv94 Lopunny, Snorlax)
That's the Sylon Elite 4. Whatever order you tackle them in, good luck. When they're all defeated, a stairway appears in between the rooms. The Sylon League Tag Team Champions Luke & Eva are waiting. Can't say I've played a Pokemon game where we face 2 League Champions in a Double Battle for the title, but here we are :)
>>CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE<<
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Champions Luke & Eva Prize: P7840
(Lv96 Volcarona & Dragonite, Lv97 Metagross & Lapras, Lv98 Celebi x2?!)
Beyond done :D congratulations, new Sylon League Champion...well no. Prof. Avery and Elijah show up to congratulate us. Guess who doesn't want to be champion? Us /./ seriously. We went around collecting Gym Badges, stopped Team Mirage, defeated the Elite 4 and just defeated not one but TWO Champions...only for us to now say we don't want to be Champion. Who came up with this?? So we give some weak reasons about not wanting to be the best Trainer after defeating Saevitia and thinking Elijah doesn't see us as a friend now that we're the Champion. Pretty lame. Elijah says we'll still be friends and he'll wait for us back home, he has something to give us. Despite not wanting to be the Champion, we go to the Hall of Fame with Prof. Avery because it doesn't matter. Gotta get them Pokemon registered. Skip the credits if you would like to.
We'll wake up back in our room. Downstairs we find Elijah. He has 2 East Tickets. This will let us board a ship heading for a new place called Eastern City. Over there we can collect East Coins which we can exchange for subway tickets. Buy a ticket and you get a free Pokemon. Oh..kay.
Get back to the Lithopone Ferry building and show the ticket to the lady by the big boss ship. Nice.
[014] EASTERN CITY
Places of Interest
Eastern City Subway Station
Central Building (location of PokeCenter & PokeMart)
We find out from the man walking around the station that if we have subway tickets we can travel to Tyron and Johto. Now you're talking :D
Up the stairs to find Elijah talking to a new character named Uranium. He came here with his little sister Autumn and unfortunately they couldn't be there when we were dealing with Team Mirage. Uranium is the commander of the PokeRangers and also the Tyron League Champion. You know what comes next...another throwaway battle :/ had we not made a fuss about being Champion, this would've counted as a friendly non-title Champion vs Champion fight.
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Uranium Prize: P1960
(Lv95 Marowak, Lv98 Metagross, Lv97 Sigilyph, Lucario, Lv96 Hydreigon, Eelektross)
Autumn can't believe her brother lost. So now she figures she'll become the next rival we have to worry about. Fantastic. Those 3 leave, Uranium wants to show Elijah around town. Then Eliza arrives. Yeah, despite the fact that we pretty much teamed up to face Team Mirage she won't exactly call us friends, so we're forced into yet another throwaway battle. Couldn't you hold on until after we'd at least taken a look around this new town...?
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
Neo Mirage Eliza Prize: P4000
(Lv89 Absol, Lv100 Eliza, Lv90 Weavile, Lv91 Mismagius)
She shows some signs of becoming friendly towards us but remembers that she has a mission and off she goes. Waste of time.
This city almost looks like a maze of massive buildings. Let's have a look around.
From where we battled Uranium and Eliza, on the left is a guy who'll give us a Larvesta he found in Unova. We learn that this is just a small part of this city, the rest of it can't be reached by ordinary means. Going all the way north, we'll find the path leading out of town blocked by a pair of Crustle. To the right from there is one Iron.
When you note that they look like a rock, we get a call from Prof. Avery. Night told him that there is something interesting under the Sky Castle. Eliza is there too with Avery and she thinks we can help them so they are waiting for us at the Sky Castle. Okay...oh, and have Keldeo in your party.
Back at Sky Castle, enter the chamber where the Keldeo statue is. Prof. Avery and Eliza are present. There's a secret entrance and it is under the statue. Eliza has a key, which unlocks the entrance. We find out that under the castle is a storage room of the Sylon Empire. What could be down there?
Not long after we get below, we're ambushed by a squad of Genesect, thinking that we are intruders. Unfortunately none of them can be caught, sorry to anyone among you who wanted a Genesect for the collection :/ they are at Lv90. After the battle, Eliza and Avery go on ahead. Because this is their home base, we're warned to expect another attack from the Genesect. Follow this corridor up until it branches north and southeast. Going down that southeast way leads to a Nugget and a Lax Incense. Carry on north. You'll find a Star Piece in a northern dead end. The corridor continues southeast, and you'll suddenly be ambushed by another group of Genesect. Couldn't catch any from that first crew that attacked us...but you can try your luck with the one you battle this time! Eventually we'll catch up to Eliza, Prof. Avery and more Genesect...plus a Red Genesect. Too strong for Eliza and Avery, so it's up to us. Turns out to be a Shiny Genesect, Lv99. Another one you can try to catch. After the battle, someone shouts for everyone to stop fighting - it's Nicole! She tells the Genesect that we're her friends and they leave. She tells us that instead of following Saevitia's order to kill her, the Genesect brough her here to keep Nicole safe. Now that we've seen that she's alive, we want to give Keldeo back...but Nicole thinks Keldeo is better off with us, since we're stronger and everything. Keldeo agrees to stay with us. Talk about not sticking with your homies, damn Keldeo haha.
Before you leave, go back to this room where we just found Nicole. Further in, you'll find the Red Genesect and crew. You'll receive a Genesect if you talk to the Red Genesect. Curious enough, Black Rayquaza is still in the Sky Castle...
Back in Eastern City. In the middle of town is Central Building.
EASTERN CITY Mart
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Ultra Ball P1200
Hyper Potion P1200
Max Potion P2500
Full Restore P3000
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
Shadow Mail P50
Guard Spec. P700
Dire Hit P650
X Accuracy P950
On the 2nd floor, we'll find 2 rooms that are blocked. We'll also find Uranium, Elijah and Autumn. Elijah gives a Coin Case, since we're here to collect coins. He says the collecting is done by a "game" we have to play.
Enter the small building northeast from Central Building and talk to the 2 people at the information desk. Funny thing is, when you talk to the man, he'll give us the Tyron Ticket + a Mienfoo...talk to him again and we gives us the Johto Ticket + an Axew. Just like that! Or is this just happening for me? Is this a generous glitch? If you talk to the woman she'll tell us about the mission system. Complete a mission, you're rewarded with coins. This is the "game" Elijah mentioned. The first mission we receive involves helping a man in a place called Sandy Village, which is north from here, after the Golden Desert. The reward for completing this mission is 2000 Coins. A little odd but let's just give this first mission a try and see what it's like.
COIN HUNTER MISSION #1 - Help a Man (Reward: 2000 Coins)
We make our way back to those Crustle, yeah they didn't leave while we were out exploring the Sky Castle, and Colress returns to fix this problem for us - by giving us the Colress Machine, the little device that "energises Pokemon", even though it's a prototype. Excellent. Use it on the Crustle. If you're in need of a Crustle, here you are :) Lv65. We carry on.
EASTERN STREET
Pokemon Found
Pawniard, Azurill, Tynamo, Budew, Blitzle, Hawlucha, Taillow, Cubone, Sandshrew, Trapinch
Battle Girl Solera (Lv84 Machoke, Lv85 Mienshao) Prize: P3400 [PokeNav]
Beauty Allison (Lv84 Petilil, Lv86 Zoroark) Prize: P3440
Going northeast then east.
Youngster Tevin (Lv86 Emolga) Prize: P3440
Psychic Lectro (Lv84 Haunter, Lv85 Hypno, Gardevoir) Prize: P3400
After him, we reach a new route, Golden Path.
GOLDEN PATH
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Pokemon Found
Trapinch, Scrafty, Sandslash, Doduo, Sandshrew, Marowak
CoolTrainer Marta (Lv85 Vaporeon, Lv86 Samurott) Prize: P3440
North from her is Terrell.
PokeRanger Terrell (Lv85 Hawlucha, Lv86 Cofagrigus) Prize: P3440
Northwest from him is Caleb.
CoolTrainer Caleb (Lv85 Escavalier, Noivern) Prize: P3400
In the northwest corner from him is a Full Restore. Then it's time to venture into the Golden Desert. No Go-Goggles included. I hate the desert. Thanks, Gen 3 games haha.
GOLDEN DESERT
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Pokemon Found
Dwebble, Geodude, Sandshrew, Trapinch, Nincada, Onix
Fortunately it is not a troublesome desert, where you think you're going in circles. We're still going north. Lots of sand, lots of grass and lots of dust in our faces because of the raging sandstorm. Peachy.
Move up along the western wall to meet the first Trainer here, Randy.
Blackbelt Randy (Lv85 Scrafty, Lv86 Lucario) Prize: P3440
Sadie is near the eastern wall northeast from Randy.
Lady Sadie (Lv84 Shuckle, Lv85 Torterra) Prize: P3400
Northwest from her is Clyde.
Hiker Clyde (Lv85 Graveler, Lv86 Scizor, Lv87 Steelix) Prize: P3480
North from him is another item we can't reach yet because no Rock Climb :/ and let me tell ya, looking at the original walkthrough...we are still quite FAR away from getting Rock Climb. For now though, we at least arrive at Sandy Village.
[015] SANDY VILLAGE
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Rick Basalt's House
Pokemon Found
Onix, Sandshrew, Trapinch, Cubone, Sandslash
SANDY VILLAGE Mart
Ultra Ball P1200
Hyper Potion P1200
Silverpowder P100
SANDY VILLAGE Vending Machine
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Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
...even though in the northwest corner of town is another Rock Climb spot. You got patches of grass where wild Pokemon roam and the sandstorm is still going on here.
We learn that this village was built by miners from various regions ages ago. To the north is an entrance to an old gold mine but it was abandoned.
In the house north from the PokeMart, speak to the girl to receive a Spiritomb. I gotta say, after playing plenty of ROM hacks that feature Pokemon from generations beyond Gen 3...Spiritomb is one of the Pokemon that is featured a lot. Not as much as I've seen Lucario and Zoroark. They're all cool Pokemon but it gets a little ridiculous when you play a game and a lot of the Trainers you battle have either of these Pokemon. Pikachu is the mascot of this entire franchise but you don't find it as often haha. Just saying :)
Rick Basalt (a.k.a Mr. Rock) is home and he has a famous visitor - the former Hoenn Champion Steven. It is Mr. Rock who needs our help for this mission. Steven recognises us as the current Sylon Champion. Now he travels the world searching for fossils and rare stones, which is why him and Mr. Rock are friends. Now he has to leave for the Tyron region. So what does Mr. Rock need help with? Well...his tool box was stolen in the Abandoned Mine. Stolen by an Emolga. He broke his leg while chasing after it. Okay.
ABANDONED MINE
Pokemon Found
Yamask, Trapinch, Litwick
Go west and soon enough we'll find the Emolga. It's a case of finding a Pokemon but it keeps getting away until we finally corner it. Unfortunately this time the short chase ends when Autumn appears and all of a sudden she and Emolga become friends. No problem with that. But Autumn pretty much hijacks the toolbox and we find out that (surprise, surprise) she's also on this mission. So we have to battle her for the toolbox.
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Autumn (Lv90 Servine, Lv92 Emolga) Prize: P1840
She starts crying after the battle and leaves. We feel bad and plan to do something for her next time. If this "something" makes her a better character and she gives up on the new rival thing, all good (but I HIGHLY doubt it). We get the toolbox. Continuing on west leads to an exit, which takes us to the water portion of Eastern Street. Highlight of this area is another item that's unreachable without Rock Climb. I'm starting to wonder though...by the time we do get Rock Climb, will it even matter? Are these items even worth the trouble?
Pokemon Found
Blitzle, Hawlucha, Pawniard, Azurill
(Surf) Magikarp, Wooper, Finneon
Return to Mr. Rock and deliver the toolbox. Mission accomplished. As a reward he'll give us a Key Item called the A-332. We use it in caves to find secret areas. Interesting. I went back to the Abandoned Mine to test it out but good old Dad had some wise advice, so...
Back in Eastern City, we can collect our 2000 Coins. Autumn shows up, seeing the Coins we got...and we give them to her. That's the "something" we do for her /./ and it doesn't end this pointless rivalry.
According to the original walkthrough there are 4 missions to be done and then we get the Tyron Ticket. I'm going to do the remaining missions next just to get them done. But if you just can't wait until we touch down in Tyron, simply scroll down to where I am at the Eastern City Subway Station.
For the 2nd mission, we're being sent to Ultramrine City. Someone there needs our help. Another toolbox?
COIN HUNTER MISSION #2 (Reward: 2000 Coins)
Back in Ultramarine, enter the house near the southern exit. There should be a Sailor inside. What's the mission? We're playing postman/postwoman this time /./ unbelievable. Champion of this region, took on Team Mirage, encountered legendary Pokemon (including a black Rayquaza)...and now we're delivering parcels. It's a microscope and this guy wasn't given a address! Dude. The only clue he has is that the recipient is a scientist and lives in a small village.
That small village happens to be Spearmint Village and the scientist lives in the house north of the PokeCenter. It's the man who has a Murkrow in the house. Deliver the microscope and find out that the address was shown to the Sailor but he forgot about it. Thanks. Let's just go and get our reward.
COIN HUNTER MISSION #3 (Reward: 2000 Coins)
We're going to help someone in Lividity City. That person is the Receptionist at the Supermarket. But as soon as we reach the door, here comes Autumn. She is starting to remind me of another character in Mega Power...both are annoying. Another battle, this time Autumn brings a full team.
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Autumn Prize: P1860
(Lv80 Milotic, Lv91 Sylveon, Raichu, Lv92 Emolga, Lopunny, Lv93 Serperior)
Same as last time, minus the crying. The rivalry continues. We finally go into the Supermarket and speak to the Receptionist (the green-haired woman). So for this mission we're told that they want to make PokeBalls but raw materials are needed: 3 Yellow Shards, 4 Green Shards and 2 Red Shards. They can be found in hidden areas of caves or we can steal some from wild Pokemon. Ha. The 3 caves we're going to be diving into are Windy Cave, Shale Tunnel and Moss Cave.
The hidden areas are found when you stand on those patches on the ground that look like cracks you could fall through. The A-332 machine will react and you're asked if you want to check it out.
WINDY CAVE Hidden Areas
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- Hidden area near the Hiker. You'll find a Nugget there.
- Hidden area near the northwestern exit, it contains a Yellow Shard.
- In the area where we find the Sneasel blocking an exit, there's a hidden area by the water below the waterfall. Red Shard.
**NOTE: There's another exit I didn't see until I came back to this area. It leads to an outside place where you find another legendary - Lv65 Tornadus. Might as well count as a mission bonus :)
SHALE TUNNEL Hidden Areas
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- Hidden area near the Hiker. Red Shard.
- Go west from the Hiker, then into the south area. Yellow Shard.
- Hidden area along the western wall. Yellow Shard.
Since we're here and we got that helpful Colress Machine, we can now deal with the Crustle that has been blocking the opening to the north. Leads to an open area where Lv65 Thundurus is found.
MOSS CAVE Hidden Areas
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These are found in the first portion of Moss Cave.
- Hidden area is the green "square" just northwest of the smaller pond. Green Shard.
- Hidden area is northwest of the larger pond. Green Shard.
2nd portion of Moss Cave.
- Hidden area is near the pond. Green Shard.
- Hidden area is in the northwest area. Red Shard.
**NOTE: I couldn't find any more hidden areas for a Green Shard, so I called on the power of the Code Gods. They were kind enough to help a guy out, because this mission though...
Return to the Supermarket and deliver the goods. Mission accomplished. As a reward the lady gives us a Master Ball. More good news, she tells us that Master Balls will be sold there from now on. Speak to her whenever you got P100 000 just lying around.
COIN HUNTER MISSION #4 (Reward: 2000 Coins)
We're going to Solar City for this one. Back there, we find Alma standing outside the PokeCenter. The mission is from her, but before we find out what it is, you know the drill...because there can never be too many unnecessary battles and rivals in this game.
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Alma Prize: P1940
(Lv95 Gardevoir, Milotic, Lv96 Manectric, Accelgor, Lv97 Mienshao, Ninetales)
She tells us her story. Had a home, had a family but then Saevitia happened and destroyed all that. He captured her, she became his slave and the rest is history. So she wants us to help her search for clues about her past. No hint about where to start. Without that original walkthrough, I imagine we would be running around a bit for this one.
We go back to Windy Cave and back to the area where Sneasel is, except that now it is gone and we can go through that exit. Outside we meet Eliza, who is surprised to see us here. She says we can meet her leader, but it's not Wind. They got 2 leaders. We're meeting Night. Although he wouldn't call himself leader now. He wanted to help because he didn't want Saevitia to rule the region and since we're here to help someone else, we once again have to prove ourselves to him. For his admiration. Really?
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
Researcher Night Prize: P3960
(Lv96 Porygon-Z, Lv97 Arcanine, Lv98 Archeops, Kingdra, Eelektross, Lv99 Hydreigon)
Then we go into story time: Night tells us that after the Sylon Empire, the royal family members went to different regions. One of those was Tyron region. Some generations of those royals settled in a place called Orange Village there but they disappeared when the place was destroyed. In the ruins, Night found something and he gives it to us - the Poke Flute. It belonged to the royal family. He suspects that Alma and her family are those who disappeared, so perhaps this Poke Flute will trigger some memories. Then he tells us that it's his fault that Alma lost her families, which is why he didn't tell her what happened. He also heard that Uranium also lived in Orange Village, so we should talk to him. After Night leaves, Eliza reveals that he blames himself because he was there when Alma and her families were attacked. He couldn't save them because he was defeated by the man responsible. This had a major effect on him, likely to be the reason why he formed Team Mirage, so that he could get stronger.
After story time ends, we go back to Alma and show her the Flute. She remembers that her grandmother used to play it. Now we have to speak to Uranium. Back to Eastern City. He recognises the Flute and remembers that he had a neightbour who played it. He connects the dots and finds out about Alma. Although he isn't comfortable talking about his past, he does to help Alma. After that we go back to her and pass on what Uranium said. It won't change things or bring back her home but it's okay for Alma, she has some memories now and we give her the Flute. Mission cleared.
Back in Eastern City, we get our Coins and this ends the Tyron Ticket-related missions. If you talk to the woman after getting the reward, she'll ask if we got the Ticket and since we already got it, she'll go into giving us the first of the Johto Ticket-related missions. They take place in the Tyron region. So now let's head on over there :)
At the Eastern City Subway Station, speak to the man in green on the left and show him the Tyron Ticket. All aboard!
TYRON REGION
And just like that, here we are. Step out of the Subway Station and we join a conversation in progress between Jacob and Siena (remember them? Jacob's mom mentioned them way back as 2 of the 3 students of some famous fellow named Expert S). Judging from the dialogue, Jacob did something that has upset Siena. Now she wants him to make a decision. She leaves and Jacob tells us what's going on. One of their friends has betrayed them - Wind. Jacob has been trying to avoid Siena because he wasn't sure how their friendship would go on after this betrayal. We'll be seeing him again sooner or later. So where are we? The capital city of Tyron.
[016] MARBLE CITY
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
Marble City Supermarket
Gym
"The Paradise" House (oO?)
Idea Co.
MARBLE CITY Vending Machine
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Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
MARBLE CITY Supermarket
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1F
Potion P300
Super Potion P700
Hyper Potion P1200
Max Potion P2500
Revive P1500
Repel P350
Super Repel P500
Max Repel P700
Wave Mail P50
Mech Mail P50
Poke Ball P200
Great Ball P600
Ultra Ball P1200
Escape Rope P550
Full Heal P600
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Burn Heal P250
Ice Heal P250
Awakening P250
Fluffy Tail P1000
2F
X Speed P350
X Special P350
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
Dire Hit P650
Guard Spec. P700
X Accuracy P950
**All cost P9800**
Protein
Calcium
Iron
Zinc
Carbos
HP Up
3F
TM17 (Protect) P3000
TM20 (Safeguard) P3000
TM33 (Reflect) P3000
TM16 (Light Screen) P3000
TM38 (Fire Blast) P5500
TM25 (Thunder) P5500
TM14 (Blizzard) P5500
TM15 (Hyper Beam) P7500
4F
Various Mats (Priced either P4000 or P2000)
Various Posters (Priced either P1000 or P1500)
Various Dolls (also P3000)
Various Cushions (P2000)
*Phew* yeah, it certainly fits the profile of capital city haha look at this place! Let's have a look around before visiting the Gym.
You'll find a Max Ether just to the south of the Gym. How random. In the house that's also to the south, you'll receive a Froakie. Even in a new region we're still meeting people who got Pokemon to give away haha not that I'm complaining.
"The Paradise" House is a Black Market spot owned by a man named Mr. Glasses. Interesting name for the place there, it definitely won't draw any cops. Here's what they got for sale:
**All cost P100**
Soothe Bell
Mental Herb
Choice Band
King's Rock
Silverpowder
Amulet Coin
Hard Stone
Miracle Seed
Blackglasses
Black Belt
**All cost P200**
Cleanse Tag
Soul Dew
Smoke Ball
Everstone
**All cost P5000**
Focus Band
Lucky Egg
Scope Lens
Metal Coat
Lava Cookie P200
**Both cost P9600**
Sea Incense
Lax Incense
**Various Mail, all cost P50 except for Retro Mail which costs zero**
Charcoal P9800
Dragon Fang P100
Silk Scarf P100
Yellow Apricorn P2100
**All cost P100**
Poison Barb
Nevermeltice
Spell Tag
Twistedspoon
**Various scarves, all cost P100**
Leftovers P5000
Red Apricorn P2100
**All cost P100**
Light Ball
Soft Sand
Hard Stone
Miracle Seed
Blackglasses
Black Belt
Magnet
**All Evolution Stones, each costs P2100**
Poke Ball P200
Great Ball P600
Ultra Ball P1200
Safari Ball P560
Net Ball P1000
Dive Ball P1000
Nest Ball P1000
Repeat Ball P1000
Timer Ball P1000
Luxury Ball P1000
Premier Ball P200
Nugget P4950
At Idea Co., if you got any fossils that need to be revived, bring them here.
According to the Map, leaving town by going south takes us to Rumour Forest. Going west takes us to a blocked entrance (we can't go in until we have all the Tyron Gym Badges). Going north leads to a new route and a town called Volcano Town. Fair enough. Now it is Gym time.
MARBLE CITY Gym
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Leader: Auron - "The Strong-willed Chief of the Edirt Tribe."
The type of choice here is Rock. Going north.
PokeRanger Nalani (Lv90 Gigalith) Prize: P3600
Hiker Mike (Lv87 Boldore, Golem, Lv88 Steelix) Prize: P3520
CoolTrainer Shauneen (Lv88 Golem, Lv89 Rampardos) Prize: P3560
Blackbelt Hitoshi (Lv87 Steelix, Lv88 Delphox) Prize: P3520
Then we meet the chief.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Auron Prizes: P9500 + Hard Badge + TM39 (Rock Tomb)
(Lv92 Golem, Lv93 Gigalith, Shuckle, Lv94 Rampardos, Steelix, Lv95 Archeops)
At first it looks like he gave us TM08 (Bulk Up) but then when he tells us what the TM is and its function, it's TM39. Random. An interesting piece of info - he tells us that Uranium is waiting for us at a place called Tyron Tower. Location of the Tyron League?
We got our first Gym Badge here. Next stop looks to be Volcano Town up north. Let's see what's happening in Rumours Forest before we leave Marble City. Bring a Pokemon that can Cut and Surf.
RUMOURS FOREST
Pokemon Found
Petilil, Karrablast, Shelmet, Scatterbug, Budew, Wurmple, Sewaddle, Pidgey
That lady to the right when we enter here is Brenda.
Beauty Brenda (Lv85 Lopunny, Lv86 Zebstrika, Gourgeist) Prize: P3440
Go all the way to east end from Brenda to find a Great Ball. Far to the south from that is a Full Restore. From there you'll find a pond. Surf across to the left, reaching a secret spot that has one Iron and what looks like a small sign post or shrine. No idea. Nothing happens when we try to interact with it. Perhaps a legend will be here later.
Cut the shrub south from Brenda and continue.
Bug Catcher Humberto (Lv88 Vivillon) Prize: P3520 [PokeNav]
Artist Clarence (Lv86 Leavanny, Lv87 Glaceon) Prize: P3480
To the south is the exit, leading to Shappine Path. We can pause there for now. Heading north to Volcano Town. Bring a Pokemon that knows Rock Smash.
NAVEL PATH
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Pokemon Found
Scatterbug, Mienfoo, Spearow, Bellsprout, Grubbin, Aipom, Cubone, Bouffalant, Buneary
(Surf) Finneon, Magikarp
Youngster Rodan (Lv86 Clefable) Prize: P3440
To the west of the small lake past him is one HP Up.
Battle Girl Irene (Lv85 Bisharp, Lv87 Mienshao) Prize: P3480
Beyond her is an upper area with a bigger lake and a stream flowing south. Follow the stream to find TM37 (Sandstorm). Just on the western side of the lake is Dicks.
Gentleman Dicks (Lv87 Scyther) Prize: P1044 [PokeNav]
Cross the lake and continue north.
Beauty Wendy (Lv86 Lilligant, Togedemaru) Prize: P3440
PokeRanger Keira (Lv87 Zoroark) Prize: P3480 [PokeNav]
A cave entrance ahead, place called Heat Passage.
HEAT PASSAGE
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Pokemon Found
Geodude, Machop, Diglett, Woobat, Litwick
Firebreather Santiago (Lv87 Magmortar) Prize: P1740
That's a Burn Heal you see on your way up.
Lass Isobel (Lv86 Noctowl, Victreebel) Prize: P5160
The exit is just up ahead, leading to Jade Lake.
JADE LAKE
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Pokemon Found
Abra, Cherubi, Fomantis
(Surf) Tentacool, Finneon
Take the steps on the left and speak to the man blocking an entrance. He says we should come back after meeting Steven on Jade Volcano, which is further north beyond Volcano Town. Okay. After the other steps it's the final stretch before reaching town.
[017] VOLCANO TOWN
Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Gym
Home of Homeless Pokemon
Pokemon Garden
VOLCANO TOWN Mart
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Ultra Ball P1200
Hyper Potion P1200
Max Potion P2500
Full Restore P3000
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
Shadow Mail P50
Guard Spec. P700
Dire Hit P650
X Accuracy P950
VOLCANO TOWN Vending Machine
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Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
Is it wise having a town this close to a volcano...? One guy says he was worried that the earthquake which happened in this region would trigger the volcano. Don't jinx it!
If you want a Tepig, speak to the man in the house on the left from the PokeMart.
We learn that the Gym Leader here, Damien, is a friend of the former Marble City Gym Leader Samuel. Former because now Samuel is captain of the S.S. Hyacinth.
Going north leads to the Jade Volcano and the Golden Temple. Right by the door of the PokeCenter (and not the Gym) who comes swooping in but Autumn. Of course she can't believe we got ahead of her, again, so of course you know what's next..
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Autumn Prize: P1900
(Lv94 Milotic, Sylveon, Lopunny, Raichu, Lv95 Emolga, Serperior)
This nonsense continues. Anyway, she surprised us by the PokeCenter so which leaves the Gym ambush-free :)
VOLCANO TOWN Gym
Leader: Damien - "A Poet who has the Spirit of Justice!"
The type used here is Fire. Interesting setup, we got stage curtains drawn aside to reveal 3 paths. Go through the left one to find a pillar that's just like the 2 pillars you see by the Gym entrance. There's a button to be pressed. The middle and right paths both lead to a corridor taking us to the next paths. In this corridor we find the first Gym Trainers.
CoolTrainer Judy (Lv87 Ninetales, Lv88 Infernape) Prize: P3520
CoolTrainer Keegan Prize: P3480
(Lv86 Flareon, Lv87 Rapidash, Magmortar)
Go through the path on the right, because there's a deadend on the left.
PokeBreeder Kent Prize: P3440
(Lv85 Ninetales, Lv86 Volcarona, Arcanine)
Hiker Blare (Lv86 Arcanine, Lv87 Emboar) Prize: P3480
Another pillar with button up ahead. This opens up that deadend left path from before. It leads us to Damien. Put the book down, sir.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Damien Prize: P9500 + Blaze Badge + TM50 (Overheat)
(Lv92 Ninetales, Lv93 Magmortar, Flareon, Lv94 Emboar, Volcarona, Lv95 Arcanine)
Nice. When you're ready, let's visit Jade Volcano and the Golden Temple. Bring a Pokemon with Strength.
JADE PASS
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Pokemon Found
Sandshrew, Growlithe, Scraggy, Diglett, Inkay
Battle Girl Daphne (Lv88 Toxicroak) Prize: P3520
Hiker Lorenzo (Lv87 Dugtrio) Prize: P3480 [PokeNav]
Up ahead is the entrance to the grounds of the Golden Temple.
GOLDEN TEMPLE (Grounds)
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The man by the temple entrance tells us that the abbot isn't here, but he will see us on Jade Pass after we meet Steven at the top of Jade Volcano. The entrance to the base of the volcano is in the northeast corner.
JADE VOLCANO (Base)
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Pokemon Found
Fearow, Drowzee, Taillow, Sandshrew, Cubone
CoolTrainer Samantha Prize: P3480
(Lv86 Ninjask, Noivern, Lv87 Metagross)
Blackbelt Derek (Lv86 Hitmontop, Lv87 Gallade) Prize: P3480
Up ahead is an entrance.
JADE VOLCANO (Cave)
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Pokemon Found
Onix, Geodude, Scraggy, Zubat, Vulbat, Sandslash, Swoobat, Vulpix
PokeRanger Mathias (Lv85 Vespiquen, Lv87 Bisharp) Prize: P3480
This is where Strength is needed, for the boulders just past him. Carry on north.
Lady Debra (Lv85 Roserade, Lv86 Lilligant) Prize: P3440
Head south and ascend the steps. Going for higher ground that takes us to the exit, seen above Debra. Curious enough, just before reaching the exit, there is what looks like another exit on the right. But it is blocked off.
Finally at the summit. Carry on north and soon we're found by Steven. Doing what he does best, searching for rare stones and he has been lucky enough to find one here. We try to examine it and our hand is burned! Jesus. No First Aid Kit present, but Steven tells us that he'll take the stone to a friend of his who works for a company called 20th Century Co., which is in a city called Greenland City. We'll meet Steven there. That's it for now here. Continuing on further north just leads to an area where we'll probably find another legendary sooner or later.
We've seen Steven, now let's find the abbot. Go all the way back to where we first heard about Steven being here and about the abbot. The entrance is no longer blocked. Inside we see the man, Hai Qing - abbot of the Golden Temple. He has been waiting for us, because apparently we are special :) we try. Then the bad news - this region will be destroyed by a giant Pokemon soon...unless we can save everyone. He met Nicole and believes that together we can prevent this impending disaster. He gives us just what we need - HM05 (known as Flash in some social circles, but here this is Rock Climb. Hallelujah). Hai Qing-sama will return to the Golden Temple, where he'll be watching over the monks as they meditate. Oh and they have 2 talking Lucario...and a PC in corner in case anyone is wondering :)
**NOTE: Hai Qing doesn't say anything about a Gym Badge being needed to activate Rock Climb, but it turns out that it does indeed need a Gym Badge. I wanted to go on a backtrack for items and areas we couldn't reach before but after teaching a Pokemon the move and going back to a spot, no luck :/ I can only hope it's not the final Tyron Gym Badge that unlocks this stupid move.
Let's check the Map. Greenland City is way to the south from here. We can't travel west from Marble City because there's a deadend except for the blocked entrance where we need all the Tyron Gym Badges. Looks like we'll be returning to Rumours Forest and find our way to Greenland from beyond.
SHAPPINE PATH
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Pokemon Found
Tentacool, Finneon, Qwilfish
Swimmer Beverly (Lv86 Lumineon, Lv87 Milotic) Prize: P3480
Just to the west from her is a cave entrance, taking us to the heart of Mt. Skywall. Bring a Pokemon that can scale waterfalls.
HIGH EDGE FALLS
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Pokemon Found
(Surf) Magikarp, Slowpoke, Finneon
All the way to the left is a Blackbelt guy standing near a Rock Climb spot that leads to stairs heading up. He tells us that a tunnel was made through the mountain, leading to Pure Village further west. He also gives us the name of the Gym Badge we need in order to use Rock Climb - Toxic Badge. Alright. Next, you see that big waterfall? Find your way to the top of it and then ride it all the way to the bottom, where we'll find an opening. In this small cave is the Pokemon progenitor - Lv30 Mew.
Back on Shappine path, we continue south.
Swimmer Andres (Lv85 Clawitzer, Lv87 Kingler) Prize: P3480 [PokeNav]
Swimmer Miku (Lv86 Tentacruel, Quagsire) Prize: P3440
On the small island just to the west from her is one Iron and a Big Pearl hidden by the rock to the south.
Swimmer Harry Prize: P3440
(Lv84 Tentacruel, Lv85 Gyarados, Lv86 Gyarados)
Harry's hometown just so happens to be the next destination.
[018] BRONZE PORT
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Gym
Lighthouse
Bronze Port Ferry
Lunar Hotel
Bronze Tunnel
Lighthouse
BRONZE PORT Lighthouse Gift Shop
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White Herb P100
Shell Bell P200
Sea Incense P9600
Lax Incense P9600
Lucky Punch P10
Metal Powder P10
Thick Club P500
Pink Apricorn P200
Various Scarves P100 each
Various Mail, each costs P50 except for Retro Mail which costs zero
Who do we see as soon as we arrive but Jessie and James 2.0 - Karls & Bell, mid-conversation. Team Mirage look to be back in business, because Samir brought them here for a new plan. Then we're joined by Elijah, swooping in from who knows where haha. He can't believe Team Mirage are here but we keep him quiet so we can hear more from the little chat. Karls & Bell are on guard duty, to make sure nobody finds out about the new Team Mirage base. The duo leaves without seeing us. Elijah is ready to find the base and he runs off. Let's look around.
There's a long queue leading to the Lunar Hotel, so scratch that plan.
There's a PokeMart but the seller ain't selling. Just goes on about a Pokemon's moves /./ but the ladies running the Lighthouse Gift Shop are selling so speak to them.
Bronze Tunnel was discovered to be a Team Mirage hideout so it is currently being cleared.
We can't board the ship at the Bronze Port Ferry, yet? Not even told about any Ticket needed. Maybe we won't need to since the only other region left is Johto, and we got a Ticket to Johto so...
We'll find Karls & Bell by the Gym entrance, trying to unlock the door. Where's the Gym Leader?? We better stop this amateur break-in before it actually succeeds!
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Neo Mirage Karls & Bell Prize: P7120
(Lv88 Zebstrika, Muk, Lv89 Umbreon, Beautifly)
This time they don't blast off...but blast into the Gym. Elijah shows up, seeing that we may have discovered the base in what turns out to be an abandoned Gym. In we go.
BRONZE PORT Gym
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Inside Elijah points out a familiar face - Sirus. He's with his trio of goons, giving them instructions. They are in search of his father. He tells us that he believes father was taken by Team Mirage because he knows something about the Sylon Empire. This is why Sirus was working for them. Despite Saevitia's absence, Team Mirage ain't out of the picture yet. Sirus is certain his father is here. He goes on ahead with his team. Elijah follows. Time to work.
There are 2 warp panels, take the left one. Leads us to our first battle against a Team Mirage grunt. It's been a while, eh?
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv85 Sableye, Muk) Prize: P3400
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv83 Haunter, Lv84 Umbreon, Chandelure) Prize: P3360
North from her we'll find 2 warp panels. The top panel is the one we want, but if you're looking for a free battle, go for that bottom panel first.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv84 Raticate, Lv86 Crobat) Prize: P3440
Back to the top panel.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv87 Toxicroak) Prize: P3480
To the left from him are 2 warp panels, with 2 more above them and 2 others further up. Take the panel on the right. We end up by the panels above the other 2 pairs. Take the panel on right here as well. Next area, continue east. That's no grunt, it's Bezzarye! Surprised to see us here and ready to teach us a lesson. Well hello to you too!
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Vice Leader Bezzarye Prize: P3760
(Lv92 Ninetales, Cofagrigus, Weavile, Toxicroak, Lv93 Milotic, Lv94 Honchkrow)
Go south from her to another warp panel. We're in a corridor extending west. And we're not alone, here is Louis. Hasn't had enough since we last battled.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Vice Leader Louis Prize: P3760
(Lv92 Bisharp, Xatu, Lv93 Cloyster, Scizor, Lv94 Rotom, Dragonite)
One more warp panel just past him. Takes us to an open doorway that leads to Samir's office. He's talking to someone named Mr. Liam, saying that the boss of a group called the Dark Workers has been arrested...so nobody is going to rescue him. Until Liam tells Samir to look behind him. Hello :)
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Leader Samir Prize: P3800
(Lv93 Bouffalant, Lv94 Weavile, Avalugg, Starmie, Absol, Lv95 Sandslash)
Another plan foiled, after all his hard work. Sorry man. Uranium and the PokeRangers show up to arrest him and Liam...because we find out that Liam's boss killed Uranium's brother. Damn. It was Uranium who defeated this boss. Suddenly, another character shows up, also looking to make an arrest..but he's too late. This is Max. Uranium tells him that he can still help by taking Samir away. Max and Samir leave. Before Uranium can leave with Liam, Sirus comes in to stop him. Liam is his father! Uranium is determined to arrest him, but Sirus won't back down. Even Elijah joins us and tries to make Uranium understand that Sirus has been trying to find his father all this time. In the end Uranium lets Liam go. Father and son reunite.
Well, the reunion doesn't last because outside Liam and Sirus continue their talk and decide to go their own ways basically. Some silly reason about Sirus not wanting to stay with Liam because he wants to figure out who he will become and he thinks Liam should go on to sort himself out. Then our dear rival thinks it's a great time to challenge Sirus to a battle since they're both Trainers. Seriously. While they go off to fight, Uranium steps out of the Gym. Didn't you leave?? We talk to him about his decision to let Liam go despite what happened to Uranium's brother...Uranium wants Sirus to change for the better, that's why he let Liam go (only to find out that Sirus has just let Liam go as well). Samir has been caught but there are other Team Mirage members out there, so Uranium leaves to continue his work.
Curiously enough, the Gym here is the one where we get the Toxic Badge...but we find out from someone that the Gym Leader closed it for some reason.
Elijah and Sirus are at the little battle ring just north from the Gym. Looks like a small crowd has gathered to witness this spectacle. Elijah has been defeated, no surprise. He's just not at Sirus' level, he is told by the man. So we're dragged into this, because why not? Back to back unnecessary battles ahead, brace yourselves.
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Elijah Prize: P1900
(Lv93 Snorlax, Jolteon, Lv94 Empoleon, Lilligant, Lv95 Volcarona, Noivern)
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Sirus Prize: P1940
(Lv95 Flygon, Aegislash, Ninetales, Lv96 Zoroark, Toxicroak, Lv97 Alakazam)
And now we have yet another rival. Thanks to the original rival. After they finally leave, we meet one of the people who watched the battles - Dr. Cathy, the Gym Leader here! Former Gym Leader actually, because while out travelling across the region she found a successor, another Poison-type enthusiast named Jaclyn. The girl's a bit shy but she's good enough to be the new Gym Leader. Gym time!
BRONZE PORT Gym (The Sequel)
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Hmm, that sign outside with the title of the resident Gym Leader may need to be updated...it would be a really nice touch if later in the game it is updated for Jaclyn.
No Gym Trainers. As soon as we enter, we find Jaclyn and Dr. Cathy. Speak to the girl and let's begin.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Jaclyn Prizes: P9500 + Toxic Badge + TM06 (Toxic)
(Lv92 Crobat, Lv93 Muk, Roserade, Lv94 Gengar, Toxicroak, Lv95 Arbok)
Could've given us the TM for Sludge Bomb instead, it being a much better move and all, but oh well :) doesn't matter, we can FINALLY use Rock Climb! *Phew*
Now we can do the great backtrack properly before moving on to Pure Village. But if you're ready to go there right away, skip down to the paragraph where I return to High Edge Falls.
[ROCK CLIMB BACKTRACK]
GRASS PATH (with Rock Climb)
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Item found: Sacred Ash.
EAST OF LITHOPONE CITY (with Rock Climb)
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Making our way back to that island that has a cave entrance. Inside is a long stairway that takes to the next legendary encounter - the Destruction Pokemon Yveltal (Lv65). I wonder who would win in a fight, Yveltal or the Pudding-loving, God of Destruction himself, Beerus...
For some unknown reason Rock Climb won't work in the Golden Desert. The game just gives the same dialogue we get when we couldn't use it. Same thing happens with the spot in the area reached after the Abandoned Mine. I don't have the "Walk through walls" code so no chance. Maybe these were just dumby troll spots haha. But back in Sandy Village, no problem. We'll end up in a cave. Follow the path west to another entrance, where we find Lv65 Landorus. The trio has been acquired.
Well, that was a short backtrack. Onwards to Pure Village. One major note: seems we can't Fly back to Bronze Port. You have to go back to Marble City and continue from there. Now I'm hoping we won't need to go back to Bronze Port at some point later.
Back at High Edge Falls, scale up the rocks and enter the cave.
MT. SKYWALL Cave
Pokemon Found
Scraggy, Litwick, Vibrava, Trapinch, Graveler
(Surf) Luvdisc
Going north, scale up the waterfall and surf on westward. Just near the smaller waterfall found in this upper area is an Escape Rope. The exit is to the south from the steps you see on the left. If you look in the bottom left corner from the exit, you'll see the marking for a hidden area, where you'll find a Star Piece.
[019] PURE VILLAGE
Places of Interest
PokeCenter
Pure Tower
Really not much here. No Gym, no Mart. Some guy is blocking the entrance to the Pure Tower because some other guy named Alvaro told him nobody is allowed to enter.
In the house southwest from the PokeCenter, the PokeRanger is looking to trade his Absol for a Relicanth. Next door in the house on the left is the home of the Pokemon Fan Club Chairman's younger brother. He'll give you TM27 (Return). At the PokeCenter, speak to the blonde guy if you want to learn the move Explosion.
We learn that a big bridge was constructed further west, to connect a place called Redwood City with a place further south called Amberyellow Town. Trivia note: Amberyellow Town is west of Greenland City.
That's it. We continue westward.
VOLCANO PATH
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Pokemon Found
(Surf) Tentacool, Wingull
The path goes on west and goes south according to the Map, but from where we are we can only go south, because after Marlene, there's no way to continue.
Swimmer Marlene (Lv83 Luvdisc, Lv84 Azumarill, Starmie) Prize: P3360
Psychic Cedric (Lv85 Gallade, Lv86 Claydol) Prize: P3440
Lass Tanya (Lv86 Chansey, Lv87 Lopunny) Prize: P5220
She stands near a Vending Machine and a cave entrance. Map says this is Dead Volcano. Make sure you have a Pokemon that knows Strength and Rock Climb.
DEAD VOLCANO
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Pokemon Found
Scraggy, Swoobat, Magby, Woobat, Weezing, Koffing
Hiker Devan (Lv86 Onix, Sandslash, Lv87 Golem) Prize: P3480
Follow the path south and west, reaching a spot where we have to scale the wall. We go east over the bridge above Devan and reach boulders to be moved and a wall where we scale back down. To the left from the wall is a hidden area, but with nothing there (for now?). Continue south and find the exit. If you follow that path heading left you'll find a PokeBall and another empty hidden area.
ANCIENT MEADOW
Pokemon Found
Pidgey, Malamar, Muk, Wingull, Luxio, Grimer, Pidgeotto
We are right in between Amberyellow Town and Greenland City. Let's visit Greenland first and continue westward.
Twins Amy & Liv (Lv85 Vaporeon & Flareon) Prize: P2720 [PokeNav]
They stand near a Vending Machine.
PokeRanger Stuart (Lv87 Dragonite) Prize: P3480
He tells us that Uranium sent him to investigate something that has happened in the place north from Greenland City - Pinearoma Village. Noted. For now, we have arrived...
[020] GREENLAND CITY
Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Gym
20th Century Co.
Mr. Pine's Soda Pop Shop
Greenland Cave
GREENLAND CITY Mart
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Ultra Ball P1200
Hyper Potion P1200
Max Potion P2500
Full Restore P3000
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
GREENLAND CITY Vending Machine
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Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
MR. PINE'S SODA POP SHOP
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Soda Pop P300
Lava Cookie P200
Various Berries, each costs P20
Lemonade P350
Moomoo Milk P500
Berry Juice P100
**Each costs P9800**
HP Up
Protein
Iron
Carbos
Calcium
PP Up
Zinc
PP Max
More to do here than the previous joint we were at :) nice city in the mountains. Let's look around.
To the west of town is Greenland cave. Bring a Pokemon that knows Flash and can surf.
GREENLAND CAVE
Pokemon Found
Ditto, Claydol, Axew, Scrafty
Involves a nice long walk and swim heading east. Just when you start wondering what exactly is at the end of this...you'll meet the 150th Pokemon - Lv65 Mewtwo. Prepare for battle :)
In the house near that cave, speak to the old woman to get a Macho Brace.
How about we tackle the Gym first then check for Steven at the 20th Century Company? No surprises or ambushes from any of those rivals haha...or will they pop up AFTER the Gym challenge..?
GREENLAND CITY Gym
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Leader: Mr. Wood - "A brave PokeRanger who saved the City!"
The type used here is Grass. Not bad on the design, the place looks like a big forest.
Lady Jocelyn (Lv87 Roserade) Prize: P3480
North from her is Lilith.
PokeRanger Lilith Prize: P3440
(Lv84 Swadloon, Lv85 Gourgeist, Lv86 Torterra)
Continue on past her to meet Cristian.
PokeRanger Cristian (Lv85 Cherrim, Lv87 Lilligant) Prize: P3480
Follow that path south and carry on east.
Gentleman Nathan (Lv86 Victreebel, Serperior) Prize: P1032
North from him we'll see Takao, the final Gym Trainer.
CoolTrainer Takao (Lv88 Leafeon) Prize: P3520
Time to face the hero of this city. Is his legendary partner still with him?
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Wood Prizes: P9500 + Rising Badge + TM19 (Giga Drain)
(Lv92 Lilligant, Lv93 Leavanny, Torterra, Lv94 Roserade, Gourgeist, Lv95 Leafeon)
That wasn't too bad :) another Gym Badge acquired. Now let's see Steven and his friend.
20TH CENTURY COMPANY
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We find Steven talking with the man we've heard about before - the global investor Expert S. He offered us the Tyron Ticket, for being such amazing Coin Hunters. Then Elijah shows up, identifying Expert S as his grandfather. He's glad to see how much Elijah has grown as a Trainer, thanks to hanging around with us..and occasionally challenging much stronger Trainers to unnecessary battles. Steven gives us that stone he found, the Magma Stone, this time we don't get burned. He says researchers believe it can awaken a Pokemon, which lives at the top of Jade Volcano. We have to go back there to confirm this. Steven has to rush off again, going to Unova. Wallace is waiting for him at the Pokemon World Tournament. Lucky him! Elijah wants to tag along with us, no problem for Expert S. He'll be going on to Pinearoma Village, where he's building a tower. Because what's a Pokemon game without a tower, eh? Elijah then says he wants to see the tower, so we should call him when we're off to Jace Volcano. Don't worry about us, go inspect that tower.
Turns out the only city so far we can fly to and from in this region is Marble City. What's up with that?? There are still other places we've yet to reach...plus another entire region down the road, how can Fly fail like this? Similar problem exists in Pokemon Light Platinum's second region. You can only Fly to and from a couple of places. That's on top of the fact that the region is not exactly a nice and neat little area you can happily two-step across. Tyron doesn't look like a walk in the park either.
Back at the summit of Jade Volcano, we call Elijah and when he arrives we place the Magma Stone down, summoning the next legendary - Lv65 Heatran. Fancy meeting it here. But that's not all, because after that encounter we are joined by Karls & Bell. They're after the Magma Stone. Not a chance.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Neo Mirage Karls & Bell Prize: P7280
(Lv89 Huntail, Gorebyss, Lv90 Zebstrika, Muk, Lv91 Umbreon, Beautifly)
We learn that their boss is up to something at the tower in Pinearoma Village - bringing Regigigas back to life! Elijah has to make sure Expert S is okay. This would be the one time where Elijah asking us if we want to leave with him would've been great. At least Instant Transmissioning us back to Greenland City and we carry on from there. But nope, Elijah leaves and we're stuck with going all the way back to Greenland. Once you're there, I'll meet you east of town on the next route. Bring a Pokemon that knows Cut, which you'll need when you get through Rumours Forest, again.
DARKGREEN PATH
Pokemon Found
Elekid, Roselia, Inkay, Electabuzz, Gloom, Karrablast, Cherubi, Azumarill (Rare)
Beauty Jessica (Lv84 Dragonite, Lv85 Garchomp) Prize: P3400 [PokeNav]
At the eastern end is the home of the Berry Expert's house. North is the entrance to Pine Forest. Outside the house is a Rare Candy.
PINE FOREST
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Pokemon Found
Grubbin, Malamar, Cherubi, Fomantis, Scatterbug
What we reach first is just the main area. Continue on north to enter the real forest. Super green!
(1st Area)
Psychic Irwin (Lv87 Spiritomb) Prize: P3480
Aroma Lady Eki (Lv84 Vespiquen, Lv85 Roserade) Prize: P3400
Bug Catcher Dalton (Lv84 Vikavolt, Lv85 Dustox) Prize: P3400 [PokeNav]
School Kid Sonya (Lv86 Raichu, Lv87 Cherrim) Prize: P1740
The entrance to the next area is up ahead.
(2nd Area)
We arrive to see a film scene in progress. What the...? The female character Corrin is supposed to hug a Lucario. There is a character named Corin in Mega Power, she's a Gym Leader. Reference to Korrina from Pokemon X/Y maybe?. Unfortunately the Director won't let us through, which puts our trip to Pinearoma on hold for now. So back to Greenland City and we head west, to explore the rest of Ancient Meadow.
Blackbelt Eric (Lv85 Scrafty, Lv86 Machamp) Prize: P3440
Lass Mollie (Lv84 Ledian, Lv85 Emolga) Prize: P5100
She tells us that there's movie theatre over in Amberyellow Town. What a coincidence, speaking of movies :)
We'll find the entrance to the Amberwood Bridge to the north. South though is our next destination.
[021] AMBERYELLOW TOWN
Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Gym
Amberyellow Town Library
Amberyellow Movie Theater
AMBERYELLOW Mart
...
Ultra Ball P1200
Hyper Potion P1200
Max Potion P2500
Full Restore P3000
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
AMBERYELLOW Vending Machine
.........
Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
Let's have a look around the sunny town. We learn that the former Gym Leader is named Silk, she is now an assistant to someone named Professor Ivan. The new Gym Leader is someone we last saw ages ago - Lily. And speaking of the Gym, someone's at the entrance to let us know that Lily isn't around. Great :/
We'll find her father Cutter Alen outside the Movie Theater, but no info about where his daughter could be. He's proud of her though. She built the Theater with the singer we've heard of before, Aisha. We can only explore the main area of the Theater.
At the Amberyellow Town Library, get to the second floor. We'll meet a man who needs our help. This is the Alvaro guy (he doesn't anyone entering Pure Tower). He has found a cursed book here and it could be used to bring a monster to life. But before he can continue, a couple of Team Mirage grunts show up hoping to take the book. We got this.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv86 Lampent, Lv87 Hypno) Prize: P3480
A waste of a battle because they go on to steal the book anyway. Alvaro says we have to find the real reason why Team Mirage wants the book. And off he goes. Yup, we'll get right on it.
So checking the Map: to the south from here is Freshwind Village, which leads to the sea. To the west is Mugwort Village and further west is Halfleaf City. I took a trip south and here is what happened:
CANYON PATH
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Pokemon Found
Wurmple, Inkay, Spearow, Spinarak, Silcoon
Gentleman Hope (Lv88 Ninetales) Prize: P1056 [PokeNav]
CoolTrainer Mendelievo (Lv89 Metagross) Prize: P3560
We are here.
[022] FRESHWIND VILLAGE
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
Prof. Ivan's Lab
Uranium's House
Iron's House
Pure's House
FRESHWIND Vending Machine
.......
Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
Home of famous Trainers and a famous Professor, though it is a small place to live in. One Trainer has gone on to become a Champion while another has become a Gym Leader.
Funny thing is, at Iron and Pure's Houses, we get the same dialogue from each of their mothers - that they're travelling across this region with the legendary Pokemon Victini and are now the Tyron Champion. (oO?) At Uranium's House we meet his mother and grandfather. No problems there.
At Prof. Ivan's Lab, we find the man and his assistant (that's Prof. Silk to you now). Casual chat, he knows us and he tells us that Prof. Avery was his assistant. The only thing of note here is something one of the lab guys at the back says, that they found monuments on Mt. Infinitus and they are researching them.
We're done here. Going on south to meet the sea. Bring a Pokemon that can Dive.
FRESHAIR BAY
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Pokemon Found
Wingull, Tentacool
Interesting enough, there's a spot to the right (surf south and wind around to reach it) where perhaps a legendary Pokemon will pop up later or a cave entrance? Afterwards head on west.
Swimmer Aurora (Lv88 Samurott) Prize: P3520
Swimmer Ethan (Lv85 Basculin, Lv87 Clawitzer) Prize: P3480
Next stop, Flora Island.
[023] FLORA ISLAND
Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Gym
Flora Island Gallery
Flower Sea x Gardeners' Hut
FLORA ISLAND Mart
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Great Ball P600
Nest Ball P1000
Super Potion P700
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Awakening P250
Burn Heal P250
Ice Heal P250
Repel P350
X Special P350
Fluffy Tail P1000
FLORA ISLAND Vending Machine
..........
Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
Flowers galore here :) Let's look around.
We learn that the Gym Leader here is Siena and wouldn't you know it, she is not here! Wow. Back to back Gyms with absent Gym Leaders. Amberyellow Town, Freshwind Village and Flora Island are more places we can't Fly to and from. Fun times.
Not much else really, for such a colourful place. If you dig paintings, check out the Flora Island Gallery. The Flower Sea is where we hear about the legendary Shaymin.
In one of the houses you'll get a White Herb. In another you'll be given MooMoo Milk and Lava Cookies. Some snacks for the road and boy will we need them because you know we'll have to wind back here later haha.
Done. Carry on westward.
CROSS PATH
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Pokemon Found
Tentacool, Basculin, Finneon
Swimmer Gerard (Lv88 Samurott) Prize: P3520
Swimmer Clara (Lv86 Gorebyss, Milotic) Prize: P3440
Soon enough we'll see the next island, and some deep waters around it. The Pokemon found under the surface are Chinchou, Clamper and Shellder. The major prize is found when you resurface in the northwest corner. You end up near a small island where there's TM29 (Psychic). Other items found: Ultra Ball, Heart Scale, Pearl, Yellow Shard, Big Pearl, Blue Shard.
[024] GREY ISLAND
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Places of Interest
Grey Island Specialty Store
Despite that this island was discovered 200 years ago (by a Sailor)...yeah, not much since then :) Expert S wanted to build (yet another) tower here but he changed his mind. I wonder why.
In the house on the left from the Store is a guy who'll give us TM31 (Brick Break). The Store is under renovation so no access.
That's all here. Dive under the deep waters to the west and resurface on the other side of the rocks to continue.
Swimmer Brenda (Lv89 Kingdra) Prize: P3560
And it looks like we've reached a deadend, in the form of a woman teaching a man how to swim...blocking the way westward :/ so it's back to Amberyellow Town and we go west.
Just as we walk past the Library, we get a call from Steven and based on the dialogue this is a call we would've gotten if we had come to Amberyellow Town BEFORE Greenland City...because he says we should go and see him at the 20th Century Company, concerning the Magma Stone. If you go back to the 20th Century Company, the same scenario will play out again. Strange. Hoping there aren't more "glitches" like this ahead. Next route is Light Path and because of the earthquake, the way to Mugwort Village has completely changed. Bring a Pokemon that knows Rock Climb.
LIGHT PATH
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Pokemon Found
Luxio, Munna, Musharna, Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pawniard
CoolTrainer Krise (Lv86 Absol, Lv87 Glaceon, Gigalith) Prize: P3480
We'll find the rock wall we have to scale. Continue.
School Kid Ryan (Lv87 Slowbro) Prize: P1740 [PokeNav]
Cutter Alen's house is next and the only person home is his nephew, who tells us that Cutter Alen is in Amberyellow Town because he is worried about Lily. Where is she anyway?
In the grass to the south from the house is a Leaf Stone. Light Path comes to an end, giving way to Snowy Path.
SNOWY PATH
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Pokemon Found
Hawlucha, Murkrow, Burgmite, Noibat, Swinub, Snorunt, [Alola Form Vulpix (RARE)
Artist Quentin (Lv85 Smeargle, Lv86 Weavile) Prize: P3440
Blackbelt Kenji (Lv85 Hitmontop, Lv87 Lucario) Prize: P3480
To the right from him, hidden under that mound of dirt is a Max Ether.
Skier Cara (Lv84 Glalie, Lv85 Glaceon, Weavile) Prize: P2720
The path moves northeast past her. Hidden behind the trees to the right of the steps you'll see there is a Full Heal. In the upper area near that Full Heal, we meet Fran.
Skier Fran (Lv85 Avalugg, Lv86 Cloyster) Prize: P2752 [PokeNav]
To the left from Fran is a Full Restore. Above that is a Nugget. Now leave that area and continue west.
Ninja Boy Li (Lv85 Arbok, Lv87 Weezing) Prize: P1044 [PokeNav]
I like the Match Call function and everything...but given how screwed up the travelling is in this region, it sucks that I won't be coming back for rematches here.
Soon we'll see Twins ahead, but before facing them move up to find TM32 (Double Team).
Twins Lisa & Lyra (Lv85 Avalugg & Dewgong) Prize: P2720
Next stop, Mugwort.
[025] MUGWORT VILLAGE
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Gym
Herb Shop
MUGWORT Mart
............
Great Ball P600
Super Potion P700
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Awakening P250
Super Repel P500
X Speed P350
X Special P350
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
Dire Hit P650
Guard Spec. P700
HERB SHOP
.........
Energypowder P500
Energy Root P800
Heal Powder P450
Revival Herb P2800
MUGWORT Vending Machine
.....
Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
Not much here too except for the Herb Shop and the Gym, which is led by Aisha...and is also closed.
We carry on west. Bring a Pokemon that can Surf and use Rock Smash.
CLOUD MEADOW
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Fisherman Kelvin (Lv85 Stunfisk, Lv99 Magikarp) Prize: P3960
We can't head north because the path is blocked thanks to an avalanche. So we go south, across a lake and heading towards Mt. Snowy.
Pokemon Found
Burgmite, Kadabra, Glalie, Snorunt, Emolga, Piloswine
(Surf) Basculin, Finneon
Hiker Clarence (Lv84 Marowak, Lv87 Aegislash) Prize: P3480
Up the slope to the left past him. Smash the rock and follow that path to a Protein. Then continue along the slope as it goes south then east. It'll wind round west to the entrance into the mountain.
MT. SNOWY
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Pokemon Found
Piloswine, Geodude, Graveler, Snorunt, Glalie, Steelix
Head north and go to the east end to find a Max Revive. Then up the stairs and continue east, winding round to the west for what looks to be a deadend :/ maybe a place where a legendary will appear later. Back to Amberyellow Town and northwards for the great Amberwood Bridge.
AMBERWOOD BRIDGE
This bridge was designed by someone named Dillon, a Base Leader of Western Tyron. Give the man props :)
Along the way we'll meet a random Blackbelt who'll give us a Big Pearl. Soon enough we'll reach the other side and the next route.
WATERWAVE PATH
Pokemon Found
Aipom, Pidgey, Ekans, Budew, Doduo
(Surf) Wingull, Tentacool
As soon as we arrive, we meet Eliza. Still looking for her leader but has received information from Nicole that he has been seen in Redwood City. But Eliza didn't find him. We tell her about what happened at the Amberyellow Library. Someone has re-organised Team Mirage and we better find out who it is...but first...
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
Neo Mirage Eliza Prize: P4000
(Lv92 Umbreon, Lv93 Flygon, Absol, Lv94 Weavile, Mismagius, Lv100 Eliza)
Nothing new, she starts talking...realises that she has said too much or is about to say what could be the point...then she's gone. We move on.
Lady Makayla (Lv85 Lilligant, Lv86 Vespiquen) Prize: P3440 [PokeNav]
Twins Gina & Mia (Lv83 Toxicroak & Lopunny) Prize: P2656
South from them is Charlotte.
Battle Girl Charlotte (Lv89 Mienshao) Prize: P3560
That item we need Rock Climb to reach for is a Heart Scale.
Further south is the Stardust Fountain and the Uchiha clan's Rhett.
Firebreather Rhett (Lv85 Rapidash, Lv86 Volcarona) Prize: P1720
We'll reach the sea again, where we find the abandoned S.S. Bluesea, which was captained by a former Marble City Gym Leader. If you continue south you'll meet Leonel...
Swimmer Leonel (Lv85 Tentacruel, Seadra) Prize: P3400
...and find a Rare Candy at the end. Return to the twins and carry on north, crossing the bridge to the right from them. There's a house ahead, in the middle of the lake. Nobody home though.
Fisherman Deandre (Lv86 Azumarill, Lv87 Slowbro) Prize: P3480 [PokeNav]
Fisherman Armstrong Prize: P3400
(Lv83 Kingler, Lv84 Lumineon, Lv85 Vaporeon)
Only a few steps northwest and we arrive.
[026] REDWOOD CITY
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Redwood City Church
Name Rater's House
Redwood City Flower Shop
Amberyellow Movie Theater Staff Lounge
REDWOOD CITY Mart
....
Ultra Ball P1200
Hyper Potion P1200
Max Potion P2500
Full Restore P3000
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
REDWOOD CITY Flower Shop
......
Red Plant P3000
Tropical P3000
Pretty Flowers P3000
Colourful Plant P5000
Big Plant P5000
Gorgeous Plant P5000
REDWOOD CITY Vending Machine
..........
Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
Are you surprised to see that there's no Gym here? Same here, and the reason why is rather silly. We find out from someone that the person who was Gym Leader here is Dez, one of the Elite 4 from the Sylon League, remember her? Yes. She left town some time ago to join the Elite 4 and before that, she closed the Gym. It has been replaced by the Amberyellow Movie Theater Staff Lounge. Who would've thought Gym Leaders had that much power haha Tyron League be sleeping on the job, yo. Couldn't get a replacement? How do Trainers even challenge the Tyron League when one of the Gyms is closed?? Let's look around.
One of the houses belonged to the Day Care Couple, but they have moved to Ivara.
There used to be a way to reach Tyron Tower from here until a landslide destroyed it. A landslide caused by the earthquake. So we can only reach Tyron Tower from Marble City.
The legendary Pokemon Arceus saved this city 500 years ago. The Pokemon it stopped is sealed in the Redwood City Church. At the moment there's nothing at the Church except people catching a service and an absent monument in another room.
Then we go to the Amberyellow Movie Theater Staff Lounge, where we find Lily and Aisha, 2 people who just so happen to still be Gym Leaders. Aisha heard all about us from Lily, how we took on Team Mirage at the Carmine Isle and everything. So it's time for them to return to their Gyms...and Lily has the neat idea of wanting to turn our battle into a movie. Okay..?
At least that's 2 Gyms "unlocked". If we leave town via the north way, we'll get onto High Path. Bring a Pokemon that knows Rock Climb and Cut. Let's see what is out here.
HIGH PATH
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Pokemon Found
Pidgeotto, Rapidash, Luxio, Swellow, Weepinbell, Magby, Primeape
Hiker Alfred (Lv88 Escavalier) Prize: P3520
That item near him is an Ether. Continue on east, passing a sign post that says that Mt. Skywall is ahead.
Lady Sarah (Lv84 Serperior, Lv86 Roserade) Prize: P3440
The cave entrance is above from her. This is where we meet the deadend.
MT. SKYWALL (High Path section)
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Pokemon Found
Woobat, Scraggy, Zubat
What we find is a ledge we'll jump off of from the eastern side.
Time to head all the way back to Amberyellow Town. Halfway across the Amberwood Bridge we find Eliza again, this time battling that Max guy. Max loses, Eliza is just too strong. She leaves and we hear from Max. He's a cop who also wants to do well as a Trainer but he is having a tough time. No giving up though. He's aware of Team Mirage getting up to no good again here so he'll be on the look out.
Back in Amberyellow Town. The Gym is open, no surprises, no ambushes.
AMBERYELLOW Gym
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Leader: Lily - "A vigorous girl who is curious about everything."
The type used here is Fairy. The Gym guide guy says this place has traps. They are triggered when you step on a bad floor tile and the result is you are sent back to the entrance area.
North from the guide is a path blocked by an invisible wall. To take it down, go to the left from the guide and press that floor button (looks like 4 little blue buttons). One of those floor tiles on the way to it is a trap, so be careful. The floor button to the right from the guide brings out the first Gym Trainer.
Aroma Lady Raquel (Lv86 Clefable, Wigglytuff) Prize: P3480
Continue north. Another button, next to an invisible wall. The wall comes down, but Ayson pops up.
Lass Ayson Prize: P5160
(Lv85 Marill, Jigglypuff, Lv86 Floette, Azumarill)
We find out from Ayson that some of these buttons not only summon a Gym Trainer but are also reset buttons. Carry on. We'll see a button on the left and one on the right. That one on the right is a reset button. The left button brings out Duplika.
Lady Duplika (Lv85 Marill, Florges, Lv86 Gardevoir) Prize: P3440
Another button to the left. Brings down an invisible wall ahead. 3 buttons next, left, middle and right. Left button is a reset button. Middle button has Stephanie.
Lass Stephanie (Lv86 Florges, Lv87 Roserade) Prize: P5220
Right button is next to an invisible wall. Up ahead, 3 more buttons. Right button is a reset button. Middle button takes down the final invisible wall. Left button brings out the last Gym Trainer.
Beauty Faith (Lv84 Vivillon, Lv85 Marill, Lv86 Bellossom) Prize: P3440
Now for Lily, with her old school camera rolling. Good grief woman, put that thing down.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Lily Prizes: P9500 + Transform Badge + TM10 (Hidden Power)
(Lv92 Azumarill, Lv93 Mawile, Florges, Lv94 Wigglytuff, Sylveon, Lv95 Gardevoir)
Done. Back to Mugwort Village.
MUGWORT Gym
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Leader: Aisha - "A beautiful and graceful singer."
Ice-type is the order here. Looking at the frozen floor tiles, you'd be forgiven for thinking they are the kind which crack as you walk on them. Nah, we're sliding our way around on these. Here are the Gym Trainers we meet on the first stage:
Guitarist Dray (Lv85 Dewgong, Lv86 Glaceon) Prize: P3440
Skier Elize (Lv85 Dewgong, Lv86 Avalugg, Lv87 Cloyster) Prize: P2780
Onto the next stage north.
Skier Reli (Lv85 Cloyster, Avalugg, Lv86 Froslass) Prize: P2752
CoolTrainer Tully
(Lv85 Glalie, Lv86 Weavile, Lv87 Lapras) Prize: P3480
Alright, now for Aisha.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Aisha Prizes: P9500 + Snowflake Badge + TM13 (Ice Beam)
(Lv92 Froslass, Lv93 Avalugg, Weavile, Lv94 Glaceon, Lapras, Lv95 [Alola Form] Ninetales)
Can't help but chuckle after getting this Badge, because Snowflake means something completely different nowadays :) we are done here. I guess let's check on the film crew in Pine Forest, hoping they have finished their business by now.
The building near where the crew was filming is the Pinearoma Furniture Market. Here's what they got for sale:
Various Desks (Prices are either P3000, P6000 or P9000)
Various Bricks, each costs P500
Various Balloons, P500 each
Various Note Mats, P500 each
Various Chairs, P2000 each
TM10 (Hidden Power) P3000
TM43 (Secret Power) P3000
Various PokeDolls, P3000 each
The lady outside the building will give us TM19 (Giga Drain). Just to the east from her is another entrance into Mt. Skywall. North is Pinearoma. We'll go there first and see what's what.
[027] PINEAROMA VILLAGE
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Places of Interest
Pinearoma Tower
Yup, just the Tower and a house where you can get TM10 (Hidden Power) for correctly guessing which hand has a coin. Standing outside of the Tower is Elijah. He was trying to break down the door of the Tower because it's locked. What the... Alvaro shows up and tells us that the door is cursed. Just what we need haha. Only Keldeo can remove the curse and break the door. Keldeo appears and does the job like a boss. Elijah asks Alvaro how he knew about the curse. Alvaro found a spell in the book which Team Mirage stole. If the spell is cast on an object, it will become unbreakable. The book said Keldeo can remove the curse. Elijah thinks maybe the person who put a spell on the door here stole the book. We go into the Tower. Eliza appears from nowhere and also enters.
PINEAROMA TOWER
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Elijah notices that nobody else is here and that some of the floor tiles look strange. Alvaro says that they are cursed, allowing them to create an illusion...meaning that this is not the real Pinearoma Tower! Who's responsible?? The person appears - Wind. And he has his partner Absol with him, a special Absol. Together they are ready to revive "The Giant" and with the new Team Mirage, chuck all humans out of this region. Really? Eliza finally joins us, shocked to find her leader here. Wind goes on about how he wanted to build that perfect world for Eliza but he was defeated so now he's moving on to bring back Regigigas as a last hope. Eliza won't join him for this new plan and leaves. He won't stop in his mission to remake the world, so it's up to us.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Mirage Leader Wind Prize: P17460
(Lv95 Sigilyph, M. Absol, Lv96 Chandelure, Zoroark, Roserade, Lv97 Spiritomb)
Another battle which doesn't mean anything in the end, because Regigigas absorbed enough power and Wind has done his job. After he leaves, Alvaro unleashes some random technique called Fade Out to erase those cursed tiles. How? Because he's a Taoist, that's how. Elijah leaves to search for Grandpa Expert S and we leave with Alvaro.
It's when you go back into the Tower that you see the PokeCenter and PokeMart facilities.
PINEAROMA Mart
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Super Potion P700
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Awakening P250
X Speed P350
X Special P350
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
Dire Hit P650
Guard Spec. P700
X Accuracy P950
Looks like we're done here. On our way out, we meet Eliza. Why is she still here, we ask her. She has to make a choice given what Wind is up to now. She has changed and doesn't think Wind is doing the right thing. We tell her to figure this out and make up her mind. Off she goes. Let's have a look at what section of Mt. Skywall is available from here. Leave town and head east from the Furniture Market.
Expert Martin (Lv85 Gallade, Lv87 Froslass) Prize: P3480
Make a note of that item you see above the entrance.
MT. SKYWALL (Pine Forest side)
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Pokemon Found
Geodude, Litwick, Woobat, Vibrava, Trapinch, Scraggy, Graveler
Heading east.
Hiker Arturo (Lv87 Flygon) Prize: P3480 [PokeNav]
Past him, head south to find an exit. Follow the path all the way to the left to reach that item which is above the entrance - a PP Up. Then back into the cave and carry on eastward.
CoolTrainer Petunia (Lv86 Emboar, Vaporeon, Lv87 Scizor) Prize: P3480
Just northeast from her, easy to miss, is a spot for a hidden area. Easy to miss because there's nothing in it. Continue south past Petunia to the next exit.
Checking the Map, this looks to be Pine Path...or at least the eastern section of it..?
PINE PATH
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Pokemon Found
Pawniard, Cherubi, Gloom, Budew, Roselia
Guitarist Mikaelo (Lv84 Weavile, Lv86 Magnezone) Prize: P3440
There's a small lake a little further to the right. North of it is a cave entrance. South of the lake, near that rock, you'll find an Elixir in the spot between the trees. Unfortunately that area of the Mt. Skywall is a deadend. We get there from somewhere else and jump down a ledge.
MT. SKYWALL (Pine Forest side)
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[2nd Area]
Pokemon Found
Scraggy, Zubat, Kadabra
Where to next? Going all the way back to Mugwort and continuing up that path which was blocked because of the avalance. That new route is Rainbow Path. Bring a Pokemon that can Surf and Cut.
RAINBOW PATH
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We'll meet Alma just as we're starting to get comfortable here. She'll return to her hometown after collecting the Gym Badges of Tyron. We got bigger problems right now, with Team Mirage active again and Wind looking to unleash a legendary Pokemon, you know? But it doesn't matter, here's another unnecessary battle...
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Alma Prize: P1940
(Lv95 Gardevoir, Milotic, Lv96 Manectric, Accelgor, Lv97 Mienshao, Ninetales)
The levels of her Pokemon and even the money she gives out as the prize, still the same as when we last battled her. She says she'll help us fight against Team Mirage and now she's off to the next town, Halfleaf City, for the Gym. It would've been enough just to have her confirm that she'll team up with us against Team Mirage.
Pokemon Found
Drowzee, Smeargle, Cherubi, Spinda, Ditto, Electrike
(Surf) Finneon, Basculin, Magikarp
Continue north.
Fisherman Fernan Prize: P3520
(Lv85 Florges, Lv86 Castform, Lv88 Politoed)
Past him is a woman who'll give us a Mago Berry. To the left from her is a Nugget. Surf all the way to the east then south, where you'll find a Hyper Potion...and a path leading to a "forbidden area". For now we can't do anything there because the cave entrance we reach at the end of the path is "sealed by magic". Noted.
Reach the north shore of the lake.
Blackbelt Hideki (Lv86 Hitmonlee, Lv87 Scrafty, Machoke) Prize: P3480
He stands near the entrance to a cave called Rainbow Rock. If you follow that path northeast from him, you'll find a Revive. When you try going northwest, a mysterious voice stops us, saying "Come to me". Huh.
RAINBOW ROCK
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Pokemon Found
Rattata, Yamask, Gastly, Deino, Trapinch
It is a one-chamber cave and we find a woman who introduces herself as the Guardian of Rainbows...and she's been here for a thousand years (?!) because she was sealed here. She tells us about Arceus sealing a monster in this region and this woman sacrificed her body to seal the monster in the mountain. But because the monster has been released (thanks to a certain someone..) she has been freed from the rock she had been sealed in. There's a special weapon that can stop this monster and she hopes we can help, if we are as good as the mysterious kid Trainer who saved this region a year ago. Let's see them 1000-year old Pokemon!
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
Guardian of Rainbow Prize: P3600
(Lv85 Tornadus, Thundurus, Celebi, Landorus, Heatran, Lv90 Ho-oh)
Damn. THAT is a legendary team. She gives us the Power Orb. It contains a part of the monster's spirit and the monster will grow stronger if it gets this item. Protect it with your life!
Now we can continue northwest and then north. We find another lake. In the northeast corner is a Nest Ball. The path goes on west to our next stop.
Guitarist Gervasio (Lv87 Tentacruel, Lv88 Clawitzer) Prize: P3520
[028] HALFLEAF CITY
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Gym
Move Researching Club
Halfleaf Cave
HALFLEAF Mart
Ultra Ball P1200
Net Ball P1000
Dive Ball P1000
Hyper Potion P1200
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
HALFLEAF Vending Machine
......
Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
Only a few steps into town and we're stoppped by Autumn /./ will this ever end??
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Autumn Prize: P1900
(Lv94 Milotic, Sylveon, Lopunny, Raichu, Lv95 Emolga, Serperior)
Just like Alma, nothing has changed with her. No story, no reason, another waste of a battle. Let's look around.
To the west of town is the Halfleaf Cave, but we'll need permission from Gym Leader Pure to enter it.
At the Move Researching Club we'll meet the famous Dr. T and his brother Dr. D. Dr. D helps your Pokemon forget moves while Dr. T knows all the moves a Pokemon will learn, just make sure you got a nice big bag of Heart Scales.
Gym time.
HALFLEAF Gym
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Leader: Pure - "A strict Dragon tamer."
We'll find an elevator, which takes us to a floor where we meet the first 2 Gym Trainers. Each standing in front of a door. On the right is Alexia and on the left is Parker. Defeat either of them and they'll let you pass.
CoolTrainer Alexia (Lv88 Haxorus, Lapras, Lv89 Hydreigon) Prize: P3560
CoolTrainer Parker Prize: P3560
(Lv88 Garchomp, Gyarados, Lv89 Dragonite)
In the next area, on the right we'll find George and on the left we find Mary. Both of them love Double Battles.
CoolTrainer George Prize: P7040
(Lv87 Haxorus & Archeops, Lv88 Dragonite & Hydreigon)
CoolTrainer Mary Prize: P7040
(Lv87 Milotic & Dragonite, Lv88 Garchomp & Noivern)
Then we meet Pure. Cue that DBZ theme :)
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Pure Prizes: P9500 + Mindeye Badge + TM02 (Dragon Claw)
(Lv93 Noivern, Flygon, Lv94 Lapras, Dragonite, Hydreigon, Lv96 Garchomp)
Done. New Badge and we get permission to enter Halfleaf Cave. Bring a Pokemon that can swim.
HALFLEAF CAVE
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Pokemon Found
(Surf) Magikarp
As soon as we enter, we'll see Mikaelo.
CoolTrainer Mikaelo (Lv87 Hydreigon) Prize: P3480
Continue north.
PokeRanger Pandroa (not Pandora?) (Lv87 Sylveon) Prize: P3480
An exit is to west. In this new area we meet Jacob, who has found Siena. He still wants to apologise for his disappearance a year ago. Pure joins us and shares news about that other Trainer named Iron. He just showed up, battled her at the Gym and told her that there is something going on in Pure Tower. Ha, it's only now I'm realising that we have a village named Pure, a tower named Pure and a Trainer named Pure. A tad extreme. Iron said only we can fix things and then he went off to a place called Spiral Island. Pure returns to her Gym. Jacob believes that Wind is responsible for what's going on and Siena wonders if they are ready to face him. Eliza arrives and she has made her decision - she'll team up with us against Wind. She tells us that Nicole and Alvaro will fight alongside us too. All good. Everyone leaves. Funny thing is before he leaves, Jacob says we should get there fast. Yeah :) we'll just jump right on back to Pure Village, no problem.
**NOTE: Mugwort Village becomes the only other place we can Fly back to. Did the creator have trouble making Fly work properly for this region or what? I still don't understand this.
Several hours later...
We're back in Pure Village. To the Tower!
PURE TOWER
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Pokemon Found
Gastly, Litwick, Yamask
(Main Floor)
We meet Alma again, she is here to help us since she heard about Wind and his big plan. We join up with Siena, Jacob and Eliza. Just when it seems like Wind isn't around...the man appears. He's disappointed to see Eliza turn against him but that's her decision. Then he vanishes. We'll find a teleportation spell (warp panel) and go deeper into this place.
(Floor B)
The warp panel here is on the western side.
(Floor C)
This is where everyone has gathered. Doesn't matter what questions Jacob and the others ask him, Wind just gets on with summoning Regigigas. Then we suddenly teleport to another place. Wind says this is a forbidden place deep in Mt. Snowy. Forbidden before he revived Regigigas. Together they will drive all humans out of Tyron and let this region belong to Pokemon. Great plan guys. Then he leaves to continue his work. Everyone is ready to fight even though we have to face Regigigas too now.
They leave by going up the stairs on the left. There are stairs on the right and they lead to a descending ladder. The cave we end up in is what we couldn't enter before, remember that entrance which was sealed by magic? No longer sealed :)
Pokemon Found
Steelix, Snorunt, Graveler, Geodude, Piloswine
Up the stairs on the left and we confront Team Mirage. Here we go.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Neo Mirage Karls & Bell Prize: P7280
(Lv89 Huntail, Gorebyss, Lv90 Zebstrika, Muk, Lv91 Umbreon, Beautifly)
Louis and Bezzarye remain, with their other grunts. It looks like it's going to be 8 vs 1...until Sirus, Uranium, Elijah and Max arrive. They'll stay to fight while we go on ahead. Much appreciated!
Up more stairs and we get to the others. Wind knows that we have the Power Orb. The same Power Orb we were given to protect with our lives after battling a full team of legendary Pokemon? Yeah, well Regigigas just takes it from us. Surprised?
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Mirage Leader Wind Prize: P17640
(Lv94 Sigilyph, Lv95 Roserade, M. Absol, Lv96 Zoroark, Lv97 Spiritomb, Lv98 Regigigas)
More heroes show up: Night, Alvaro, Nicole and Expert S (who was rescued by Nicole). Can't let Wind break the universe. Expert S wants revenge for Pinearoma Tower so he has built a machine in Mugwort Village that will absorb Regigigas's power. Wind can't believe that Night has also turned against him, but he won't be stopped. Regigigas attacks! It is at the ripe old level of 80. This is your chance to catch it so don't you waste it! :)
So ends Wind's big plan. He disappears and we suddenly faint!? When we wake up we are in a place called the Spirit World. The voice we hear is from the Guardian of Rainbow. She tells us that we fainted because of defeating Regigigas. Still, we've saved Tyron and she has a reward for us...but before we find out what it is, we have to wake up.
We've been out for 3 days but we're okay. Siena will go back to her Gym (thank you), Eliza leaves to battle Max (because that's more important) while Expert S decides that he'll go back home and Elijah is happy to go with him. Just as we touch the doormat, Nicole and Keldeo enter. She tells us what the reward from the Guardian is - the ability to talk with Keldeo. Interesting...I'm getting Detective Pikachu vibes haha I wonder whose voice Keldeo has (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, I hear you say!). It wants to stay with us. Nicole leaves, going off to continue her quest to become a great Trainer.
The house we step out of is that one on Waterwave Path which was previously empty. We're now going back to Flora Island to face Siena. Two ways to reach Flora Island, either from the east (Freshwind Village) or from the west (Halfleaf City). We've been there from the east, so let's see what is in the west.
Leave Halfleaf City from the south and continue. Bring a Pokemon that can Dive.
Sailor Roger (Lv86 Clawitzer, Lv87 Kingdra, Tentacruel) Prize: P3480
Go all the way to west from him to find one Rare Candy. Go east and surf south to a small island surrounded by rocks, there is one Carbos. If you're a Dive enthusiast, you can explore the Dive spots found around here.
Items Found
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Heart Scale, Star Piece, Red Shard, Pearl, Iron
HALFLEAF SEA
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Pokemon Found
(Surf) Tentacool, Basculin, Magikarp
(Dive) Shellder, Clamperl, Chinchou
When you're done diving, we carry on south.
Swimmer Florida Prize: P3520
(Lv86 Azumarill, Lv87 Starmie, Lv88 Milotic)
Further south is another island where you find TM35 (Flamethrower). Continue east.
Swimmer Myles (Lv56 Basculin, Lv58 Clauncher) Prize: P2320 [PokeNav]
Swimmer Vanessa (Lv88 Starmie) Prize: P3520 [PokeNav]
We'll reach the point which was previously blocked by 2 Swimmers having a swimming lesson, remember them? They're gone now and we can dive to reach the eastern side. This is Cross Path and soon enough we're passing by Grey Island. Flora Island is right next door.
FLORA ISLAND Gym
Leader: Siena - "A mysterious and powerful lady!"
No specific type used here, just to spice things up :) there are 2 doorways, left and right.
Going through the right doorway takes us to these Gym Trainers:
Expert Ramos Prize: P3600
(Lv88 Bisharp, Lv89 Ninetales, Cofagrigus, Lv90 Mienshao)
CoolTrainer Agamenon Prize: P3600
(Lv88 Gardevoir, Lv89 Cloyster, Umbreon, Lv90 Chandelure)
There's a computer just below him. When you interact with it, that turns it off. Continue north.
CoolTrainer Cambiar Prize: P3600
(Lv88 Rampardos, Lv89 Serperior, Tentacruel, Lv90 Tyranitar)
To the west from her is another computer, which is identified as No.3. An email is sent from Siena's PC and forwarded to No.2. Okay. Next to it is pathway heading north. We'll get an electric shock when we try to move up now. Gotta sort out the PCs first. South from it is Dulcinea.
PokeRanger Dulcinea Prize: P3600
(Lv88 Noivern, Lv89 Mismagius, Slowbro, Lv90 Dragonite)
She stands near No.2. The email from No.3 is forwarded to No.4. That PC is the one near Agamenon. Go back to it. An email will be forwarded to No.1.
PokeRanger Rimsky Prize: P3600
(Lv88 Vespiquen, Lv89 Machamp, Glaceon, Lv90 Scizor)
Turn off the PC near him. This is No.1. Interacting with it shuts off the first electric switch.
South from him is Willburth, whom we would meet if we came through the left doorway.
CoolTrainer Willburth Prize: P3600
(Lv88 Pidgeot, Lv89 Alakazam, Marowak, Lv90 Lucario)
Go back to No.2. An email from No.1 came through and is forwarded to No.4. From there, the email will be forwarded to No.3. That is where the second switch is shut off. The way is clear now, get ready for Siena. Battle for the final Gym Badge here.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Siena Prizes: P9600 + Nature Badge + TM15 (Hyper Beam)
(Lv95 Eelektross, M. Gardevoir, Volcarona, Lv96 Mew (?!), Meloetta, Dragonite)
Done and done. NOW is a good time to Fly back to Marble City :D
Then we head west and show off them Gym Badges to the guy at the entrance. This route is called Marble Grassland. Bring a Pokemon that knows Waterfall.
MARBLE GRASSLAND
Pokemon Found
Dodrio, Pidgeot, Persian, Lilligant, Petilil, Pumpkaboo
(Surf) Finneon
MARBLE GRASSLAND Cave
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(1st Area)
Pokemon Found
Zubat, Woobat
Scale up the waterfall and go on north.
CoolTrainer Betti Prize: P3600
(Lv88 Zebstrika, Lv89 Bisharp, Lv90 Garchomp)
PokeRanger Aitor (Lv89 Gallade, Lv91 Xatu) Prize: P3640
Just to the west from him is the entrance to the next area.
(2nd Area)
Pokemon Found
Golbat, Swoobat, Graveler, Scraggy, Kadabra
Heading north.
Blackbelt Tracey (Lv88 Hitmonchan, Lv90 Toxicroak) Prize: P3600
Marcelino is to the west.
Gentleman Marcelino (Lv89 Rapidash, Lv91 Honchkrow) Prize: P1092
[PokeNav]
All the way south is the entrance to the next area.
(3rd Area)
Pokemon Found
In the northwest corner is TM23 (Iron Tail). Down the big waterfall we go and we meet Shermie.
Battle Girl Shermie (Lv89 Scrafty, Lv91 Lucario) Prize: P3640
Further south is Nurse Joy (Tyron League build 2.0).
Nurse Joy (Lv87 Flareon, Lv88 Chansey) Prize: P4224
To the left from her is a Full Heal. Cross the bridge and continue south, there's the exit to take us back to Marble Grassland.
CoolTrainer Sergio (Lv90 Zoroark, Lv91 Victreebel) Prize: P3640
Carry on south, then southwest.
Psychic Franesc Prize: P3520
(Lv87 Hypno, Gourgeist, Lv88 Gengar, Gardevoir)
Expert Roco (Lv87 Weavile, Lv88 Porygon-Z, Stunfisk) Prize: P3520
Beauty Verdana (Lv92 Chandelure) Prize: P3680
The path winds up going north.
PokeRanger Nieves (Lv90 Bouffalant, Lv91 Snorlax) Prize: P3640
Hiker Benito (Lv90 Heatran) Prize: P3600
Fisherman Fausto (Lv90 Samurott) Prize: P3600 [PokeNav]
He stands near the home of the Mind Reader, who'll let you know what your Pokemon feels. Up the steps and we see the Tyron Tower to the south. To the north is a Vending Machine and another entrance into Mt. Skywall. If you're up for exploring Mt. Skywall, bring a Pokemon that knows Rock Smash, Surf, Cut and Flash.
MT. SKYWALL (Marble Grassland section) [a.k.a HOLY KARST Cave]
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(1st Area)
Pokemon Found
Kadabra, Onix, Swoobat, Scraggy, Graveler, Mienfoo, Zubat
CoolTrainer Nadia (Lv90 Magmortar, Lv92 Bisharp) Prize: P3680
If you go all the way west, you'll reach the ledge which you jump off to land in the Pine Forest section of this place. North from Nadia is an ascending ladder. Curious enough, she tells us that Uranium spends time at the summit of Mt. Skywall, looking like he is waiting for someone.
(2nd Area)
Pokemon Found
Swoobat, Scraggy, Trapinch, Golbat, Eelektrik, Graveler
(Surf) Finneon
This is where we need light. To the south is water, surf east then north to find a PokeBall. Then go west. First We'll find a descending ladder, taking us back to the 1st Area and the point where there's a ledge near an item (Escape Rope). If you need it, get it, otherwise continue west until you find an exit. Takes us back to High Path. In this area we'll find an HP Up (right side of the shrub) and Imakuni.
CoolTrainer Imakuni (Lv90 Leafeon, Lv91 Gyarados) Prize: P3640
Past him is an entrance back to the 1st Area and this is how you'll reach the Escape Rope. To the right is an exit which leads to Pine Path area of Mt. Skywall. Back to 2nd Area.
Continue all the way west and climb the steps and carry on to meet Saturnino.
CoolTrainer Saturnino (Lv89 Haxorus, Lv92 Metagross) Prize: P3680
Just past him is an ascending ladder.
(3rd Area)
Pokemon Found
Eelektrik, Crustle, Golbat, Kadabra, Scrafty
Pretty much straight up ahead is one Rare Candy. All the way to left is a Repel. Make your way southwest to reach the exit.
(Mt. Skywall Slope)
Pokemon Found
Vulpix, Scraggy, Swoobat, Scrafty, Graveler
That item we see on our way up is TM48 (Skill Swap). The next item is a Max Potion. Ahead is the entrance to the summit.
(Mt. Skywall Summit)
Pokemon Found
Bouffalant, Graveler, Haunter, Scraggy, Vulpix, Swoobat
Phew, this place. Massive. Grass on the left, grass on the right. To the north though it's a different story. We find Siena, Jacob, Night, Eliza and Wind. After some reasoning from Night and Eliza, Wind has come to his senses. We find out that he lost a partner at some point when he and Night were trying to help Eliza and that is part of why Wind had this hatred for humans. He won't be returning to Team Mirage, instead he's going back to his hometown to start from square one. His hometown is Hula Town, in Ivara. Siena and Jacob are not happy about this because it means he's leaving them again like 5 years ago. Uranium shows up, glad to hear that Wind is going to change his ways. It was Uranium and his friend who stopped Wind 1 year ago. Wind will be waiting for Siena and Jacob at his hometown if they're interested in visiting. Off he goes. We find out that one of Uranium's Pokemon is a legendary (surprised?) - Suicune. It and Iron helped him become a better Trainer. Eliza decides that she'll go to Ivara after re-organising Team Mirage. Everyone else leaves and we might as well go do our thing at that Tyron Tower.
TYRON TOWER
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Mart
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Ultra Ball P1200
Hyper Potion P1200
Max Potion P2500
Full Restore P3000
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
Here we are, finally. I have to say one thing since we have a tower representing a region's League in this game: in Mega Power this concept is used there too and it sucked really bad. Not just because of the number of floors but the structure and designs used for most of them. So I'm REALLY hoping that this tower is not like that one. It's bad enough that Fly doesn't work well in this region. We still have Johto to get to, lest we forget. With that out of the way, prepare what you need to prepare and let's tackle this thing.
What we find after stepping through the doorway are 5 other doorways. Only one of them is closed, since it leads to the Champion's room. Thank goodness :) starting from the first room on the left, here are the Tyron League's Elite 4:
Ebby has the power of the Electric-type on his side.
>>LEAGUE BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Ebby Prize: P3840
(Lv93 Zebstrika, Raichu Lv94 Luxray, Jolteon, Lv95 Eelektross, Lv96 Magnezone)
Next door is Cyasine, the 19-year-old girl who might as well be an Amazon haha. She can lift like a boss, commanding the Fighting-type.
>>LEAGUE BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Cyasine Prize: P3840
(Lv93 Mienshao, Lv94 Toxicroak, Scrafty, Lv95 Poliwrath, Hitmontop, Lv96 M. Lucario)
On to the right side rooms. Match #3 is against Zach, the self-proclaimed wizard and Ghost-type specialist.
>>LEAGUE BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Zach Prize: P3840
(Lv93 Aegislash, Lv94 Mismagius, Spiritomb, Lv95 Cofagrigus, Gengar, Lv96 Chandelure)
And then there's Violet, a friend of Ground-types. Final Elite 4 battle, go!
>>LEAGUE BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Violet Prize: P3840
(Lv93 Torterra, Lv94 Rampardos, Claydol, Lv95 Dugtrio, Garchomp, Lv96 Tyranitar)
The Champion's room is open. Sylon Champion vs Tyron Champion for the Tyron League title. Let's go.
>>CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE<<
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Champion Uranium Prize: P3920
(Lv96 Hawlucha, Hydreigon, Lv97 Marowak, Eelektross, Lv98 Metagross, Lv99 Suicune)
Gotta give our character props for being consistent. After reaching a whole new region (where Fly doesn't work properly), saving this new region from a revived legendary Pokemon, facing what was left of Team Mirage, going around collecting new Gym Badges, facing this region's Elite 4 and defeating this region's Champion...our character pulls off the same nonsense from the Sylon League, saying that they don't want to be Champion. So why have us go through all that if in the end it means absolutely nothing? We have Johto to get through, is our character going to defeat the Johto Champion and then say they don't want to be Champion because of yet another lame reason? Come on.
Former Champion Jacob shows up after the battle and can't join us as we enter the Hall of Fame. Even if we don't want to be Champion, rules are rules of course. The option to skip the credits is here as well at least.
We'll wake up back in our room. Our Tyron League adventure looking to be over. Or is it? Because now it is time for the next round of Coin Hunter missions, which we would normally do to earn enough for the Johto Ticket. If you were lucky enough to receive the Ticket like I did, am still not sure if it was a lucky game glitch, no problem...just skip down to the paragraph where I return to the Eastern City Subway Station. But for those of you who weren't as lucky, I'm going to cover those missions next. Believe me, I'm not exactly eager to go back to Tyron right now haha...but let's get these missions done and get that Johto Ticket.
COIN HUNTER MISSION #5 (Reward: 2000 Coins)
The person who needs our help for this one is the Berry Master who lives on Darkgreen Path. He claims he is dying. I say claim because the one thing that he says can save him is a Pokemon that knows the move Aromatherapy. Yeah. Who came up with this mission? One Pokemon that knows this move is Roselia, which can be found in the grass near Berry Master's house. Catch one and heal the man. Mission Cleared.
COIN HUNTER MISSION #6 (Reward: 2000 Coins)
Someone is waiting for us in Halfleaf City. Colress. We'll find him just outside the PokeCenter. He needs our help...but of course, we have to prove ourselves first:
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Colress Prize: P1920
(Lv93 Rotom, Lv94 Eelektross, Lv95 Magneton, Lv96 Magnezone, Porygon-Z, Metagross)
He gives us a Key Item called the Power Seeker. It helps us see invisible things. It's a prototype (surprise!) and we have to test it out to makes sure it works. Shouldn't you have done that, it's your invention. We'll be sent to Pure Tower, where an invisible Pokemon is located. On the top floor, a random fog rolls in and the machine detects what turns out to be a Level 1 Suicune. Huh...a baby Suicune, maybe? If you're in need of the Crystal version cover art Pokemon, here you go :) then make your way back to Halfleaf City and speak to Colress. We give back the Power Seeker and Colress flies back to Unova. Mission Cleared.
COIN HUNTER MISSION #7 (Reward: 3500 Coins)
This mission takes us back to Bronze Port. Speak to the man standing by the Bronze Tunnel entrance. He plans to explore it and makes sure it'll be a nice attraction. The problem is there are some hard stones blocking a path in the tunnel.
BRONZE TUNNEL
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Pokemon Found
Graveler, Swoobat, Onix, Golbat, Rogenrolla, Baltoy, Sandshrew
These stones can only be gotten rid of with the move Explosion. At least it's not Aromatherapy, eh? Catch a Graveler here, it will know the move. Then head north, clearing the way...until we see an opening ahead and Autumn. Enough said.
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Autumn Prize: P1900
(Lv94 Milotic, Sylveon, Lopunny, Raichu, Lv95 Emolga, Serperior)
She runs off into the opening. Follow her, all the way as we step outside and reach a field of flowers where we find her and a Meloetta. We learn that this place is its home and Autumn was trying to protect it from the man who gave us this mission. In the end we agree to add Meloetta to our crew, because even if we lie to the man and tell him that we found nothing, he's still going to explore the tunnel and eventually discover this place. Meloetta is at Level 10. Exit the tunnel and speak to the man to clear the mission. Now you can get your Johto Ticket! Return to Eastern City, collect the reward, talk to the ticket man and we are all set :)
Back at the Eastern City Subway Station. Show off the ticket and board that train. I really hope Johto will be good, as someone who doesn't mind going back to such familiar territory. And for the love of God, can Fly function properly here.
[029] GOLDENROD CITY
Places of Interest
PokeCenter
Goldenrod City Department Store
Gym
Goldenrod City Station
Goldenrod City Radio Tower
Underground Warehouse
Name Rater's House
Flower Shop
Bike Shop
Goldenrod City Game Corner
Bill's House
GOLDENROD CITY Dept. Store
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We're told the elevator doesn't work haha so we'll be working them stairs.
(2nd Floor)
Potion P300
Super Potion P700
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Awakening P250
Burn Heal P250
Ice Heal P250
Poke Ball P200
Great Ball P600
Escape Rope P550
Repel P350
Revive P1500
Full Heal P600
PokeDoll P1000
Fab Mail P50
(3rd Floor)
X Speed P350
X Special P350
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
Dire Hit P650
Guard Spec. P700
X Accuracy P950
Fab Mail P50
(4th Floor)
**Each costs P9800**
Protein
Calcium
Iron
Zinc
Carbos
HP Up
(5th Floor)
TM41 (Torment) P3000
TM48 (Skill Swap) P3000
TM33 (Reflect) P3000
TM02 (Dragon Claw) P3000
TM08 (Bulk Up) P3000
(6th Floor & Rooftop)
Fresh Water P200
Soda Pop P300
Lemonade P350
The blue-haired woman will give your Pokemon "something nice". Ribbon, I'm guessing?
Here we are. As soon as we step out of the Station we see Max...and another Max? The "other Max" is Demecrius (a.k.a Sirus) another police officer. When Max leaves, he asks us not reveal his true identity. Whatever is going on, he doesn't think it is any of our business (for now). Max is in the Underground Warehouse, we have to help him out.
He can wait :) let's stroll down memory lane and look around. What's new?
The lady standing outside the Station lets us know that Team Rocket is no more. Damn. Giovanni is in Unova apparently. Double damn.
We're told there's a promotion going on at the Radio Tower, where the PokeGear can be upgraded. Good old PokeGear. Unfortunately we don't get one from there :/ how did we get the PokeGear back in the day...?
No Bikes at the Bike Shop. Sold out? Am surprised it is still in business.
At the Flower Shop, we'll get something even better than what we used to get back in the day - an Enigma Berry! Sudowoodo will love this :)
The Gentleman outside the Goldenrod City Game Corner sees that we got a Coin Case from Expert S and will give us an upgrade - the National Coin Case. Boom. Inside, you can buy 50 Coins for P1000 or 500 Coins for P10 000. The woman standing near the plants will give you a PokeDoll.
Just west of the Game Corner is Bill's House. Good to see the legendary PokeManiac is home and he'll give us a Lucky Punch as a gift.
We can't leave town via the south exit because there is a PokeRanger blocking the way. He's looking for Bezzarye, making sure she doesn't leave town. Noted. We can via the north exit though, which takes us to Route 35 and the National Park.
Shall we visit the Gym for old times' sake?
GOLDENROD CITY Gym
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Leader: Whitney - "The Incredibly Pretty Girl!"
She's still the Gym Leader and Normal is still the type to beat here. Who are the Gym Trainers present?
Beauty Victoria Prize: P3520
(Lv85 Lopunny, Lv86 Hoothoot, Lv87 Clefable, Lv88 Wigglytuff)
Lass Bridget Prize: P5340
(Lv84 Jigglypuff, Lv88 Wigglytuff, Lv89 Wigglytuff)
Lass Carrie (Lv85 Chansey, Lv86 Castform, Lv87 Lopunny) Prize: P5220
Beauty Natalie (Lv86 Meowth, Lv87 Persian) Prize: P3480
Whitney is next and has a full team. It's been a while. Please, no water works.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Whitney Prizes: P9500 + Plain Badge + TM45 (Attract)
(Lv93 Castform, Blissey, Lv94 Lopunny, Bouffalant, Clefable Lv95 Miltank)
Ahh, still having a good cry after losing, eh? Ain't like it used to be, thank goodness. Done.
Now let's hit the Underground and find Max.
No haircuts?? No Trainers too. The old lady we find just sells the same items you get from the Dept. Store 2nd Floor. The doorway leading into the Warehouse is up ahead.
UNDERGROUND WAREHOUSE
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(1st Area)
That item we see first is a Cleanse Tag. Continue north to find Max, hot on the trail of a woman. He moves on through the doorway ahead. Behind the containers to the south is a Thick Club.
(2nd Area)
They are serious about turning this place into a restaurant :) go all the way south and then left to find a Yellow Flute. In the area behind the wall you can see Max has found his target - Bezzarye. Make your way right round. In the top left corner area is a Hard Stone. The elevator doesn't work, no surprise since we're under the Dept. Store. Reach Max and Bezzarye, unfortunately just in time to see Max defeated. Don't worry, for we are here! (bonus points to those of you who get that famous line :) )
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Vice Leader Bezzarye Prize: P3800
(Lv93 Ninetales, Cofagrigus, Lv94 Toxicroak, Weavile, Milotic, Lv95 Honchkrow)
Bezzarye is apprehended and our time here is done. The south route is no longer blocked, Route 34, which will lead to Ilex Forest and beyond that Azalea Town. I'm thinking we can move this way, touching Azalea Town, Violet City, Cherrygrove Town and New Bark Town...then heading west from Violet City to see the National Park before carrying on to Ecruteak City and we continue from there. Sound good?
ROUTE 34
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Pokemon Found
Rattata, Pidgey, Hoothoot, Marill
(Surf) Tentacool, Tentacruel
This is the same route where the Day-Care House is located.
Gentleman Tristan (Lv87 Lumineon, Lv88 Raichu) Prize: P1056
Picknicker Gina (Lv87 Vivillon, Clefable) Prize: P3480
That item behind the fence is a Nugget. If you surf further south, you will be up for back to back battles against a trio of female CoolTrainers. The first 2, Irene and Jenn, face you in a Double Battle.
CoolTrainers Irene & Jenn Prize: P7040
(Lv87 Golduck & Staryu, Lv88 Starmie & Golduck)
Then we face big sister Kate.
CoolTrainer Kate (Lv89 Cloyster, Lv90 Cloyster) Prize: P3600
This is their secret training spot, so they were just surprised to see us find it. As a bonus prize, Kate gives us Soft Sand. Back to the road and into the gate that connects us to Ilex Forest. Which means...bring a Pokemon that knows Cut.
ILEX FOREST
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Pokemon Found
Scatterbug, Grubbin, Charjabug, Zubat, Sewaddle
Bug Catcher Estefano (Lv89 Ariados, Ledian) Prize: P3560
No Farfetch'd spotted yet :) continue east and follow that branch path on the right, all the way south to where you'll find TM11 (Sunny Day). Carry on south from the water to find a Hyper Potion. Italo is just a little further.
Artist Italo (Lv87 Musharna, Lv88 Vespiquen, Xatu) Prize: P3520
Past him is the old Shrine for a certain Protector of this forest :) who isn't around at the moment, sadly. Probably travelling through time. Cut the shrub and follow the path going off to the right. Is this the little area where we would eventually corner Farfetch'd in the old games? What we do find this time is a Pomeg Berry. Back to the main path, you can see the gate now. Nice little stroll.
[030] AZALEA TOWN
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Gym
Slowpoke Well
Kurt's House
Charcoal Kiln
AZALEA Mart
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Ultra Ball P1200
Net Ball P1000
Dive Ball P1000
Hyper Potion P1200
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
Charcoal P9800
As soon as we arrive, who do we see waiting for us - Eliza. I thought she was going to Ivara to see Wind? She heard about us helping Max arrest Bezzarye, who confessed that she was looking to meet up with Louis. Why? Because instead of Team Rocket we are once again dealing with Team Mirage, re-organised by Louis in this region. We get the same old treatment, a character needs our help but they need to battle us first, because it's not enough just to ask for our help and move on to business.
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
Neo Mirage Eliza Prize: P4000
(Lv92 Umbreon, Lv93 Flygon, Absol, Lv94 Weavile, Mismagius, Lv100 Eliza)
With that out of the way, let's have a look around this classic town.
Old man Kurt is home. His granddaughter says that we can get a Master Ball if we bring a Red Apricorn, a Yellow Apricorn, a Green Apricorn, a Pink Apricorn, a White Apricorn and a Black Apricorn. The tree behind his house gives a White one. As for the man himself, we're just a plain Trainer (if only we knew who we are and what we've seen and done, eh?) so he won't make Poke Balls for us.
At the Charcoal Kiln, the man who would gift us with Cut back in the day is home. His legendary Farfetch'd is not :/
Let's visit Bugsy.
AZALEA Gym
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Leader: Bugsy - "The Walking Bug Pokemon Encyclopedia."
Still cracking them books, that's good. Who are the Gym Trainers?
Twins Amy & May (Lv89 Ledian & Ariados) Prize: P2848
Bug Catcher Al (Lv86 Swadloon, Lv87 Beautifly, Dustox) Prize: P3480
Bug Catcher Benny Prize: P3560
(Lv87 Grubbin, Lv88 Charjabug, Lv89 Vikavolt)
Bug Catcher Josh (Lv86 Larvesta, Lv87 Accelgor) Prize: P3480
Here's Bugsy!
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Bugsy Prizes: P9500 + Hive Badge + TM06 (Toxic)
(Lv93 Ninjask, Shedinja, Lv94 Escavalier, Leavanny, Vivillon, Lv95 Scizor)
Done. One more place to explore before we leave town. Bring some Strength and know how to swim.
SLOWPOKE WELL (a.k.a the Rainmaker Well) shout out to Okada!
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Pokemon Found
Golbat, Zubat
(Surf) Slowpoke
Hasn't changed, much? Just missing an old man and some Team Rocket Grunts :) make your way to the descending ladder. Near it is an Escape Rope. In the lower level we'll find TM18 (Rain Dance) and arguably one of the most patient people you'll ever know. The man we find here is waiting to see the evolution of a Slowpoke, so he gives us a King's Rock. I have a Slowbro at this time, but am not sure if in this game Slowbro evolves into Slowking at a certain level or you level up a Slowbro while it is holding a King's Rock.
Time to say farewell to Azalea Town. Short and sweet.
ROUTE 33
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Pokemon Found
Rattata, Geodude, Graveler
Hiker Anthony (Lv87 Golem, Lv89 Machamp) Prize: P3560
Speaking of short, same deal with this route haha. Up next, Union Cave.
UNION CAVE
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Pokemon Found
Zubat, Scraggy, Onix, Geodude, Swoobat
(Surf) Tentacool, Quagsire
If I'm not mistaken, back in the day we had to come back here on a certain day of the week to find a Lapras in the lowest level, right? So what do we find this time?
Firebreather Ray (Lv87 Flareon, Lv89 Ninetales) Prize: P1780
That item below him is an Awakening. Continue west and then south to the descending ladder. Make your way to the lowest level. In the northeast corner is an Elixir. To the south we'll meet Gwen.
CoolTrainer Gwen (Lv86 Emolga, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon) Prize: P3440
That's all, sadly. Further south is the pool where there would be a Lapras swimming about on a certain day back in the old days. Good to see the pool is still there at least. It is a Saturday as I'm playing this session, so maybe wrong day for me. If any of you come back here on other days, let me know if Lapras or any other Pokemon was found. Back to the surface.
We'll find another descending ladder just north from the one we used. In this area we'll pick up an X Defend and TM39 (Rock Tomb). Blocking the way north are a couple of Team Mirage grunts. Can't battle them, so for now we move on.
Back to the main area, carrying on north.
Firebreather Bill (Lv88 Koffing, Lv89 Weezing) Prize: P1780
That is an Ultra Ball below from him.
Hiker Russell (Lv87 Geodude, Graveler, Lv89 Golem) Prize: P3560
The exit is up ahead.
ROUTE 32
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Pokemon Found
Bellsprout, Ekans, Mareep, Raticate, Rattata, Hoothoot, Pidgey, Arbok, Pidgeot
(Surf) Tentacool, Quagsire
Heading north, passing by the PokeCenter. Nobody selling Slowpoke Tails anymore, thank goodness. We have reached the fishing spot. That item in the grass on the left is a Great Ball.
Fisherman Ralph (Lv87 Lanturn, Lv88 Gyarados) Prize: P3520
Fisherman Justin (Lv100 Magikarp x3) Prize: P4000
Yeah, the joke hasn't gotten old yet haha there's always a Fisherman with a squad of Magikarp. This guy takes the cake. To the north past the fishing spot, there is a Repel in the grass.
Youngster Albert (Lv85 Raticate, Lv87 Crobat) Prize: P3480
If you follow the path on the left from him, you'll reach a man who'll probably scare you off with his voice alone :) he has TM05 (Roar). Ahead of him is the man we were going to be visiting soon - Falkner. Part Gym Leader, part police officer. He knows about the Team Mirage situation from Max and is chasing after a Team Mirage member he saw in Violet City. He ran off into the Ruins of Alph. Max shows up and gets the update from Falkner. Time to investigate.
RUINS OF ALPH
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Still an odd place to be :) but visitors are welcome. Blocking the way to the south are more Team Mirage grunts, giving the same lines as the other grunts from Union Cave. At the Research Center we'll meet Dr. Domenik, an archeologist expert and someone who named an assistant named Louis. Well well. Domenik mentions that something was found in the Dragon's Den in Blackthorn City, believing that it isn't connected to what is here...but Louis told him he was wrong and now the good doctor wants nothing to do with Louis. Join the club :)
If you were looking forward to solving the slide panel puzzles here, I hate to break it to you but the puzzles have already been solved and the secret chamber is unlocked. You can reach it either by the entrance next to the Research Center or from the chamber where the slide panel puzzle used to be. The Unown are still down here too haha because where else would they go, honestly? Unfortunately they are still just good enough to add to the collection and not exactly great for battles, knowing only one move (Hidden Power) and unable to learn any others. We'll also find some Team Mirage grunts. What is it this time?
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv86 Malamar, Lv87 Weavile, Toxicroak) Prize: P3480
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv88 Scrafty, Lv89 Bisharp) Prize: P3560
We catch up to Falkner and Max, who have confronted Louis. He is going after 2 more legendary Pokemon - Reshiram and Zekrom and will show them off once he has captured them. Falkner knows him, as a researcher who made an major discovery in the Dragon's Den but nobody believed in him. Now he is back in Johto to have his revenge. We'll be on the look out for him, no worries. Can't have him and his crew spoiling this little holiday in Johto :)
Leave the ruins and continue north.
[031] VIOLET CITY
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Gym
Sprout Tower
Pokemon Academy
VIOLET Mart
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Ultra Ball P1200
Net Ball P1000
Dive Ball P1000
Hyper Potion P1200
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
Charcoal P9800
Pokemon Found
(Surf) Marill
Home of the first Johto League Gym Badge. Feels good to be back. Let's look around.
There are a couple of items to be found: one is located beyond the lake north from the Gym. A PP Up in the northwest area. The other item is to the west of the Sprout Tower, beyond the lake. Rare Candy.
We learn the timeline of this game, it is set 3 years after the events of Gold/Silver/Crystal. The Youngster in town rememebers a certain tree that blocked the way along Route 36 northwest from here :) what we'll find instead are a couple of PokeRangers conducting an investigation connected with the Ruins of Alph.
No more dancing teacher at the Pokemon Academy :/ maybe he retired...
How's the Sprout Tower doing?
SPROUT TOWER
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Pokemon Found
Rattata, Gastly
Still haunted by the occasional Gastly :) did Bellsprout appear too back in the day? During the day time? Night time?
Items Found: Big Pearl
Not as active as it used to be. The Sages don't battle us anymore. No luck on the Bellsprout front (it is during the day for me while I play). The tower still stands at least.
We can't leave town via the east exit because the gate guard tells us that Olivine City Gym Leader Jasmine has gone missing. Okay, that's bad news...but we're nowhere near Olivine City, clearly. What does that have to do with heading east? Anyway, so no checking out Cherrygrove Town and New Bark Town yet :/ sorry.
Falkner is back at the Gym, so shall we?
VIOLET CITY Gym
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Leader: Falkner - "The Elegant Master of Flying Pokemon."
Still a nice and simple Gym setup. Here are the Gym Trainers:
Birdkeeper Abe (Lv88 Swellow, Lv89 Fearow) Prize: P3560
Birdkeeper Rod (Lv87 Pidgeotto, Lv88 Pidgeot) Prize: P3520
We meet again, Falkner. Whatchu got?
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Falkner Prizes: P9500 + Zephyr Badge + TM32 (Double Team)
(Lv93 Sigilyph, Talonflame, Lv94 Honchkrow, Hawlucha, Togekiss, Lv95 Pidgeot)
That's it for Violet City. So we head west, check out what's there...see the National Park and then continue north to Ecruteak.
ROUTE 36
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Pokemon Found
Bellsprout, Pidgey, Weepinbell
The PokeRangers are gone. South at that famous intersection and continue west, the gate leading to the park is close. Following that path further south take us onto a shortcut that moves to Route 35. Also allows us to reach an item which is behind the right side fence along the route - TM04 (Calm Mind).
ROUTE 35
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Pokemon Found
Jigglypuff, Abra, Growlithe, Pidgey
Firebreather Eduardo Prize: P1720
(Lv85 Magmar, Rapidash, Lv86 Infernape, Magmortar)
Birdkeeper Anacleto Prize: P3480
(Lv85 Scyther, Lv86 Pelipper, Lv87 Swellow, Dodrio, Pidgeot)
Time for the park.
NATIONAL PARK
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Pokemon Found
Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Ledyba, Fletchling, Honedge, Carnivine
(Taller Grass) Carnivine, Fomantis, Ledian, Pidgeotto, Scyther, Fletchling
Bug Catcher Grunt (Lv85 Ninjask, Lv86 Scyther) Prize: P3440
That name though...
CoolTrainer Talia (Lv88 Porygon-Z, Flygon, Lv89 Zoroark) Prize: P3560
At the north end of the park there is an opening in the fence. Go through and follow the path left all the way round to TM28 (Dig)...which looked like it was moving (oO?). That's it for the park, no Bug Catching Contest being held (or did I get here on a non-Contest day...?). Back to Route 36, eyes facing northward.
ROUTE 37
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No Pokemon Found.
Beauty Gretchen & PokeRanger Danilo Prize: P7080
(Lv86 Lilligant & Lv87 Tentacruel, Lv88 Carbink & Victreebel, Lv89 Glaceon)
Short route. There's Ecruteak.
[032] ECRUTEAK CITY
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
Pokemart
Gym
Brass Tower
Tin Tower
Ecruteak City Dance Theater
ECRUTEAK Mart
Ultra Ball P1200
Net Ball P1000
Dive Ball P1000
Hyper Potion P1200
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
Good ol' Ecruteak :) you got beautiful dancing women on one side and then legends on the other. Let's have a look around.
We learn that our boy Ethan is the current Johto Champion. For those of you may not know, Ethan is the English name for the male playable character in Gold/Silver/Crystal. I think his Japanese name is Hiroki. I wonder if female playable character Kris is here somewhere. Same for classic Rival Silver (had the best Rival Encounter and Battle themes out of all the Rivals).
At the Ecruteak City Dance Theater, we find the famous ladies doing what they do best. No Director though, unless the Gentleman we find is meant to represent him? Would've been a nice nod if he mentioned how he used to award strong Trainers with the HM for Surf back in the day. Sadly the girls don't battle :/ missed opportunity right there.
The Bell Tower, still a staggering 9-tier structure, is not open until we have Morty's Gym Badge. Fair enough.
Then there's the other tower. The rebuilt Brass Tower next door. Morty had a hand in that 1 year ago. This is where he is to be found.
BRASS TOWER
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Looking good. There's a doorway leading to the basement and at the north end is a doorway leading to the next floors. Before you even ask, no, the Legendary Dogs/Beasts aren't home :/
(2nd Floor)
Pokemon Found
Geodude, Zubat, Gastly
The next doorway is to the south.
CoolTrainer Cortes Prize: P3480
(Lv85 Rampardos, Lv86 Xatu, Flareon, Lv87 Garchomp)
(3rd Floor)
Pokemon Found
Golbat, Geodude, Raticate, Gastly
We'll find 2 doorways here, left and right. Left one leads to a deadend.
(4th Floor)
Pokemon Found
Zubat, Raticate
Psychic Francis (Lv85 Hypno, Lv86 Gourgeist, Lv88 Claydol) Prize: P3520
The next doorway is at the center. There's even those little hurdles you jump over which are a signature feature of the tower right next door. Above it is a Rare Candy.
(5th Floor)
Pokemon Found
Gastly, Woobat
Here we find warp panels. The goal is to reach the northwest corner, where the next doorway is. Go for the panel in the bottom left corner. That takes us to the 2 panels on the right side and they send us to the northwest area. There's a Max Ether near the hurdle.
(6th Floor)
Pokemon Found
Hoothoot, Zubat
In the bottom left corner is one Brightpowder. Bottom right area there is a Sun Stone. Continue north and meet Hanake.
Expert Hanake Prize: P3400
(Lv84 Misdreavus, Gastly, Lv85 Haunter, Gengar)
(7th Floor)
Pokemon Found
Golbat, Arbok, Zubat, Geodude, Hoothoot
This is the top floor. Give props to Morty for rebuilding this tower haha there's certainly a lot more of it now than I remember from back in the day. We'll find the man talking to the young man I mentioned just a few paragraphs ago - Silver. Sounds like Lugia is going to return soon, but Silver isn't concerned about that (still as arrogant as back then, eh?) he wants to know the location of his old man Giovanni. Morty tells him that Gio' is in Unova. They see that we've arrived and end the conversation. Morty will return to the Gym and Silver does what he does best, go into Rival Mode. Unfortunately, not only does he not have his legendary Encounter theme but he doesn't have his legendary Battle theme too :/ whaaa....t
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Silver Prize: P1980
(Lv96 Weavile, Lv97 M. Gyarados, Lv98 Alakazam, Magnezone, Crobat, Lv99 Gengar)
Still haven't found what it is you lack as a Trainer, after all these years bro? Whatchu been doing? Silver leaves, no doubt we'll be seeing him again.
Now for the Gym.
ECRUTEAK Gym
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Leader: Morty - "The Mystic Seer of the Future."
Oh yeah, even the legendary invisible floor is here :) damnit. Morty was the one Gym Leader I really looked forward to meeting the game back in the day, because I'd seen him in the anime and I thought he was cool. So it is good to get the chance to face him here as well. That is IF we can survive the invisible floor. Who are the Gym Trainers?
Expert Ping Prize: P3560
(Lv88 Gastly x2, Haunter x2, Lv89 Mismagius)
Expert Grace (Lv88 Misdreavus, Lampent, Lv89 Spiritomb) Prize: P3560
Expert Jeffrey (Lv91 Gengar) Prize: P3640
Expert Martha (Lv84 Cofagrigus, Lv86 Sableye x2) Prize: P3440
Hours later...
Then there's Morty. It's been a while, bring it.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Morty Prizes: P9500 + Fog Badge + TM30 (Shadow Ball)
(Lv93 Chandelure, Spiritomb, Lv94 Sableye, Mismagius, Gengar, Lv95 Gengar)
Thank you.
We're done with Ecruteak. To the east is Route 42...but when we try to leave the gate, the guard tells us that Prof. Elm is waiting for us in New Bark Town, which of course we can't reach yet because of Jasmine's disappearance. So at least we know where to go next after sorting out the whole Jasmine affair. Westward!
**NOTE: We'll be allowed to reach the Bell Tower but when we get there, another Sage is blocking the way to the upper floors. Putting a pause on the Bell Tower climb for now.
ROUTE 38
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Pokemon Found
Magnemite, Raticate, Pidgeotto, Rattata, Miltank, Combee
Birdkeeper Bobby (Lv87 Swellow, Lv89 Togekiss) Prize: P3560
School Trainer Missy Prize: P1720
(Lv85 Ledian, Glaceon, Lv86 Vespiquen)
Moomoo Farm is still active, you can get yourself a bottle for P500. Moomoo the Miltank is still their cash cow, clearly :)
ROUTE 40
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Pokemon Found
Combee, Raticate, Pidgeotto, Magnemite
Sailor Argus (Lv87 Pelipper, Lv88 Lapras) Prize: P3520
Fisherman Shrek (?!) Prize: P3560
(Lv87 Quagsire, Lv88 Quagsire, Lv89 Kingler)
We reach Olivine.
[033] OLIVINE CITY
Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Gym
Olivine Lighthouse
Olivine Cafe
Nobely's Mansion
Olivine Port
OLIVINE Mart
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Ultra Ball P1200
Net Ball P1000
Dive Ball P1000
Hyper Potion P1200
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
Standing by the Gym is Silver, here to let us know that Jasmine is missing. Suddenly, there's something going on at the Lighthouse. Silver rushes on over there. We are right behind you.
Not much as far as sightseeing goes. The Olivine Cafe is still running, would've been neat if the customers could be battled. The Nobely Family are a rich clan from Tyron who bought a mansion here. The master of the house is not home at the moment. There are arrows indicating entry into the Olivine Port but we can't go in for some reason. So that leaves the Olivine Lighthouse.
OLIVINE LIGHTHOUSE
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(1st Floor)
Look who we find here - Team Mirage. Here we go again!
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv86 Haunter, Aegislash, Lv87 Hawlucha) Prize: P3480
There's an elevator. Don't even bother.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv88 Hypno, Crobat) Prize: P3520
We take the stairs.
(2nd Floor)
Neo Mirage Grunt Prize: P3400
(Lv84 Sneasel, Scrafty, Lv85 Froslass, Umbreon)
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv86 Swoobat, Lv88 Cofagrigus) Prize: P3520
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv85 Golbat, Lv88 Weavile) Prize: P3520
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv91 Emboar) Prize: P3640
(3rd Floor)
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv85 Sableye, Lv86 Sableye, Bisharp) Prize: P3440
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv84 Swoobat, Lv87 Absol) Prize: P3480
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv86 Weezing, Lv87 Tyranitar) Prize: P3480
(4th Floor)
No battles here, but other stairs. Take the middle flight of stairs.
(5th Floor)
This is where we meet the first Admin of this new version of Team Mirage. Seems this woman is romantically involved with Louis. Love is still very much blind, good grief.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Neo Mirage Admin Prize: P3800
(Lv92 Spiritomb, Zoroark, Lv93 Chandelure, Lv94 Umbreon, Lv95 M. Absol)
Then we get to the top floor. Louis is here, with his goons holding Jasmine captive. She tried to fight off Team Mirage but was defeated. Louis has a machine whose batteries are being charged by Unown energy. He is using the Lighthouse to absorb the Unown's energy...and once the machine is charged, a legendary Pokemon will appear-- except for what happens next. The machine's antenna is damaged by a Houndoom belonging to Silver, just in time. He'll handle the grunts while we deal with Louis. He never learns...and he is still a Vice Leader! Dude, really?
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Vice Leader Louis Prize: P3840
(Lv94 Gardevoir, Hawlucha, Lv95 Bisharp, Scizor, Lv96 Magnezone, Dragonite)
Louis vows to uncover the secret of the Ruins of Alph. Nobody will laugh at him again. His speech is stopped by the arrival of Sirus/Demecrius and Max. Here to arrest Louis...but they don't because Louis and his crew just vanish. Sirus/Demecrius and Max chase after them. Silver tells us that Prof. Elm and Prof. Oak want to see us in New Bark Town, then leaves. Jasmine is grateful for the rescue and would be heading off back to the Gym, but goes to the Olivine Cafe first. Because she's hungry. Really...
After she's done eating then it's Gym time.
OLIVINE CITY Gym
Leader: Jasmine - "The Steel-clad Defense Girl."
Still the same setup as back in the day. No Gym Trainers, Jasmine is up ahead and ready.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Jasmine Prizes: P9500 + Mineral Badge + TM23 (Iron Tail)
(Lv93 Metagross, Lv94 Scizor, Magnezone, Mawile, Lucario, Lv95 Steelix)
Another Badge acquired. Jasmine is save and sound, meaning we can finally explore east from Violet City...or since we are far away here by the sea, we could go visit the man named Chuck. Maybe even search for whirlpools along the way :)
ROUTE 40 (Sea route)
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Pokemon Found
(Surf) Tentacool, Finneon
Swimmer Nina (Lv86 Starmie, Tentacruel) Prize: P3440
The north end of the east and west Whirl Islands are visible now.
Swimmer Don Jose (Lv85 Tentacool x2, Tentacruel x2) Prize: P3400
West from him is Erin.
Swimmer Erin (Lv89 Kingdra) Prize: P3560
Continuing in that southwest direction will takes us to Cianwood City. In between the islands are some more Swimmers:
Swimmer Jeremias (Lv83, Gyarados, Lv87 Gyarados) Prize: P3320
Swimmer Catalina (Lv86 Staryu, Basculin, Lv87 Pelipper) Prize: P3480
Unfortunately it looks like we can't move over those whirlpools yet. We'll need a specific Gym Badge. Oh well. But we have reached Cianwood.
[034] CIANWOOD CITY
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
Cianwood City Pharmacy
Gym
Cianwood City Photo Studio
Poke Seer's House
No rushing to the Pharmacy to get that Secret Medicine this time :) good to see this place is still a small getaway beyond the sea. Let's look around.
In the house on the left from the PokeCenter is Archie, who is up for a friendly match:
CoolTrainer Archie (Lv90 Shuckle x2) Prize: P3600
I don't remember for sure now but in the old games, did someone in Cianwood give us a Shuckle? After the battle Archie will give us some Berry Juice and says we should come back tomorrow.
Pick your favourite Pokemon and have their photos taken at the Cianwood City Photo Studio, free of charge. Good thing Facebook isn't in the world of Pokemon...I imagine a lot of people would have accounts for their Pokemon haha.
North of town is the famous spot where Suicune would be found before it skipped around and dashed off across the waves. Then I think Eusine would show up. I wonder where he is...
No medicine for sale at the Pharmacy.
Chuck's wife is still outside the Gym :) thanks to her we would Fly back to Olivine after defeating her husband. Speaking of Chuck..
CIANWOOD CITY Gym
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Leader: Chuck - "His Roaring Fists Do the Talking"
Any fans of Naruto? If any, and you happen to have the soundtrack for the first anime, cue up Jiraiya's theme :) we have a dojo to bust through.
Blackbelt Lao (Lv89 Hitmonchan) Prize: P3560
Blackbelt Nob (Lv87 Machoke, Lv89 Machamp) Prize: P3560
Blackbelt Lung (Lv86 Mankey, Lv87 Primeape, Lv88 Primeape) Prize: P3520
A wise man once said that to be the man, you gotta beat the man. Up next, we meet the man.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Chuck Prizes: P9500 + Storm Badge + TM01 (Dynamic Punch)
(Lv93 Machamp, Hitmonlee, Lv94 Hitmonchan, Scrafty, Primeape, Lv95 Poliwrath)
K.O.
That was Cianwood. I was so ready to Fly back to Olivine...I forgot that we still don't even have a Map of Johto (^^!) my bad. Well, Olivine is not that far anyway. A swim won't kill us, yet. We'll meet in Violet City.
Several days later...
Back in Violet City, ready to go east.
ROUTE 31
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Pokemon Found
Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Spinarak, Ariados, Rattata, Ekans
What happened to Bug Catcher Wade? Am pretty sure he would be found in the grass under the ledge here back in the day. Instead we find Elektra. Another Elektra, not Carmen :/
Battle Girl Elektra (Lv85 Scrafty, Lv88 Mienshao) Prize: P3520
That is a PokeBall near her.
There appears to be a glitch on this route - when you press Start, you don't have the options for the PokeDex, your Bag and the PokeNav. In the Pokemon menu, it is the "in-battle" menu where you choose a Pokemon to send out. But if you enter the gate nearby, those options are there and everything is fine. What's up with that?
The sleeping man is still here :) Jesus, all these years?? East of him is Dark Cave. Bring a light, something to break rocks and swimming gear. But there's not much to see for now though...
DARK CAVE
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Pokemon Found
Geodude, Zubat, Scraggy, Onix
(Surf) Magikarp
Great, the glitch doesn't affect Dark Cave too. Follow the path right round to the rock to be smashed. That item on the level below is a Potion. If you surf north you'll reach a entrance to another chamber, but it's a chamber we reach on our way back to this main area from elsewhere. Carry on along that south path, going east until we find a CoolTrainer blocking the way forward because he's lost. That's all.
Back on Route 31, continue south. Stepping into Route 30, where there's no more glitch.
ROUTE 30
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Pokemon Found
Grubbin, Pidgey, Charjabug, Rattata, Vikavolt
Youngster Manolo (Lv85 Hoothoot x2, Pidgey x2, Rattata x2) Prize: P3400
Is Mr. Pokemon home? His house is the northeast corner of this route.
Bug Catcher Patrik (Lv88 Charjabug, Lv89 Vikavolt) Prize: P3560
Straight north from him and soon enough we find the house. The man is home and all seems to be well for him. No Pokemon Egg to give us this time.
South from Patrik is a Full Restore and then the last stop before New Bark Town...
[035] CHERRYGROVE TOWN
Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Guide Gent's House
CHERRYGROVE Mart
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Ultra Ball P1200
Net Ball P1000
Dive Ball P1000
Hyper Potion P1200
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
Only 2 things of note here: if you surf west you will reach a small island, which looks to be where a legendary Pokemon will pop up later, maybe? The other thing is the Guide Gent is around. He's glad to have helped a certain Trainer years ago. That Trainer is now Johto Champion!
We continue east, where we find Eliza and Max. Here we go again. Max has been defeated, again, and a little motivation from Eliza picks up his spirits right back up and he'll fight her some other time. Then it's our turn. Eliza is becoming the new Autumn, if she hasn't already...because her team is still at the same levels at the last time we battled her. Same prize money too.
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
Neo Mirage Eliza Prize: P4000
(Lv92 Umbreon, Lv93 Flygon, Absol, Lv94 Weavile, Mismagius, Lv100 Eliza)
Instead of having her want to battle us again and again for no good reason, why not have her focus on chasing after Louis the new Team Mirage leader? Surely that's much more important?
ROUTE 29
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Pokemon Found
Pidgey, Fearow, Hoothoot, Spearow, Pidgeotto, Raticate, Rattata, Noctowl
Johto's Route 1 :) let the good memories roll. We are close now.
Lady Veba (Lv87 Servine, Lv89 Lilligant) Prize: P3560
She faces the gate which leads to Route 46...well, the last little portion of Route 46.
ROUTE 46
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Pokemon Found
Raticate, Fearow, Geodude, Spearow
Emphasis on "little" :) back to Route 29.
Youngster Doug Nuts (oO?) (Lv90 Ambipom) Prize: P3600
And finally...
[036] NEW BARK TOWN
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Places of Interest
Elm Pokemon Lab
Elm's House
Ethan's House
Lyra's House
Where it all began. Not too shabby. Let's go to the Lab.
We find Prof. Elm's new assistant Lyra, happy to be here. Would've been cool if she had a bigger role. No sign of Kris, so I'm guessing she isn't in this game. Silver is here and he introduces us to Prof. Oak and Prof. Elm. Good to see Oak, he knows that we're collecting the Johto Gym Badges so he says he'll give us a gift once we've got them all. Silver can't believe this, because normally a Trainer needs to have all the Johto AND Kanto Gym Badges if they are to receive this unknown gift...but Oak sees that we're super strong so he decides to bend the rule. Good man :) Silver leaves. No PokeGear, no Johto Map :/
Sadly, nothing else aside from Ethan's mom, Lyra's mom and Elm's family being home. So, let's explore what we can of the area east of New Bark Town.
ROUTE 27
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Pokemon Found
(Surf) Tentacool
Not much haha, because there's a scientist waiting on the other side. He won't let us through until we got all the Gym Badges. Fair enough, we got 2 more to get anyway. Let's meet back at Ecruteak and continue east. Could've just Flown back there right now...
Many, many hours later...
ROUTE 42
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Pokemon Found
(Surf) Basculin
CoolTrainer Pierre (Lv87 Arbok, Arcanine, Lv88 Alakazam) Prize: P3520
Home of the magical mountain maze known as Mt. Mortar. The first entrance is right there near Pierre. Bring a Pokemon that knows Strength and Flash.
MT. MORTAR
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(Waterfall Cave - Left side)
Pokemon Found
Zubat, Golbat, Rattata, Machoke, Raticate
Follow the path north to the entrance for the next area.
(Area A)
Pokemon Found
Geodude, Graveler, Raticate, Machoke, Geodude, Golbat, Machop
In the northwest corner is an ascending ladder, which leads to an Ether. To the east is Mel.
Lady Mel (Lv86 Vivillon, Lv88 Delphox) Prize: P3520
There are some items to be found on this side of this area, I'll just list them down below and you find them...because this place is not a fun spot to guide through, look at it.
Items Found: Nugget, Escape Rope, Hyper Potion, Ultra Ball
Further east from Mel is another ascending ladder which leads to a Revive and below that is an exit which leads to the right side of Waterfall Cave and another exit that takes us back to Route 42.
In between the entrance where Pierre is located and the entrance on the other side is a middle entrance where the waterfall is. Near this middle entrance is a Super Potion.
(Waterfall Cave - Middle)
Pokemon Found
Rattata
(Surf) Marill
Before surfing north for the waterfall, we'll find a ladder leading to an area below. Not much down there.
(Lower Area)
Pokemon Found
Graveler, Raticate, Machop, Machoke
(Surf) Basculin, Marill, Qwilfish
On the eastern side is a Full Restore. If you make your way right round to the northwest corner, you will find one Carbos. Done.
Scale up the waterfall. There's an entrance at the top, leading to the next area.
(Area B)
Pokemon Found
Rattata, Machoke, Golbat, Graveler, Zubat, Raticate, Machop
(Surf) Marill
The aim here is to reach the northwest corner, there is a descending ladder. Just like in Area A, I'll just list down the items found.
Items Found: Rare Candy, TM40 (Aerial Ace), Red Apricorn
(Area A - Upper section)
South from the ladder is one Iron. Then follow the path going east, almost giving Mateo a heart attack haha.
Hiker Mateo Prize: P3520
(Lv85 Crustle, Lv86 Golem, Lv88 Steelix, Gigalith)
The path continues east but branches off north, going west then south to a descending ladder. Along the way you'll find a Max Revive. That ladder leads to the northwest corner of the Lower Area, which is blocked by a boulder. So continue east. Eventually you will reach a ledge, jump off of it to get back to the portion of Area A we've explored before. To the left from that ledge is a Max Potion.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, looks to be all of Mt. Mortar as things currently stand. No legendary Karate Master from the Saffron Dojo :/ maybe he went back. I'm ready to get out of here, how about you?
Back on Route 42.
Guitarist Dimitri (Lv87 Magnezone, Lv88 Electrode) Prize: P3480
Next stop, the home of Ninja :)
[037] MAHOGANY TOWN
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
Grandma's Shop
Gym
GRANDMA'S SHOP
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Great Ball P600
Super Potion P700
Hyper Potion P1200
Antidote P100
Parlyz Heal P200
Revive P1500
Glitter Mail P50
Is it safe to say that Team Rocket made this town famous? Because minus Team Rocket now...well. It's just a regular small town in the mountains haha. The Rage Candybar dude is gone, the Team Rocket hideout is no more. Damn.
One resident mentions seeing a strange Pokemon in Mt. Mortar recently - she says it looked like a Dunsparce but it was green. Wonder what that is. Noted.
Some guy is blocking the Gym, from the looks of it he has been told that Pryce isn't there. So the old man is still around, that's good. Thought by now maybe he would've found a successor. To the Lake! (and bring a Pokemon that knows Cut)
ROUTE 43
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Pokemon Found
Pidgeotto, Raticate, Spearow, Fearow
School Girl Vera Prize: P1700
(Lv85 Talonflame, Victreebel, Alakazam, Escavalier)
That gate :) also made famous by Team Rocket. The item on the northern side of it is a Max Ether. Follow that clear path to face Montgomery, or you can wade through the grass on the left to meet Vero.
Psychic Montgomery (Lv89 Alakazam) Prize: P3560
CoolTrainer Vero (Lv93 Sigilyph, Scizor) Prize: P3720
Carry on north.
School Kid Andreu (Lv85 Vivillon, Gigalith, Greninja) Prize: P1700
Fisherman Reed Prize: P4000
(Lv100 Magikarp x6)
What did I tell ya! ALWAYS one of these Fishermen! I bet they're a big club, sending one member out for each game, original or ROM hack or fan-made :D imagine that. We're here...and here comes the rain.
LAKE OF RAGE
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Pokemon Found
(Surf) Magikarp
We join a confrontation in progress: Falkner vs Louis. Louis has a machine (another one??) and he's testing it out, trying to control the Gyarados of the lake. They'll attack us if we try to arrest him-- but a Lapras has stopped the Gyarados. It belongs to Pryce, who shows up. Another plan fails for Louis, so he leaves. Falkner chases after him and Pryce returns to his Gym. Let's have a look around.
The Fishing Guru is still around, his quest to find a big boss Magikarp hasn't ended :) did he give away a Fishing Rod back in the day or he only asked to see a big Magikarp? Both maybe?
To explore the northwestern and northern sections, you have to go back to Route 43, surf over to the western side and move on north. A little maze of trees awaits. In the northwestern corner is a building where we'll be given Hidden Power. To the north we'll find TM43 (Secret Power).
We're told that Ethan caught a Red Gyarados during his journey here, so no Red Gyarados it seems. If he has it in his current team, that would be nice continuity right there. That's it for the lake. You know what time it is now.
MAHOGANY TOWN Gym
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Leader: Pryce - "The Teacher of Winter's Harshness."
The icy floor is back with a vengeance :) there are 2 Gym Trainers we reach right away, one on the left (Ronald) and the other on the right (Clarissa).
CoolTrainer Ronald (Lv86 Seel, Lv87 Glalie, Dewgong) Prize: P3480
Skier Clarissa (Lv89 Dewgong) Prize: P2848
Here are the others:
CoolTrainer Brad (Lv87 Piloswine, Mammoswine) Prize: P3480
Skier Roxanna (Lv89 Froslass) Prize: P2848
CoolTrainer Douglas Prize: P3520
(Lv87 Shellder, Cloyster, Lv88 Cloyster)
Survive that icy floor and reach the man. Let's see how much he has stronger he has grown since meeting a certain Trainer 3 years ago.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Pryce Prizes: P9500 + Glacier Badge + TM16 (Icy Wind)
(Lv93 Glaceon, Dewgong, Lv94 Lapras, Glalie, Froslass, Lv95 Mammoswine)
This is the Badge we needed for Whirlpool to work! Aha. Mystery solved. Time to go, one more city to visit. Bring a Pokemon that knows Rock Smash.
ROUTE 44
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Pokemon Found
Bellsprout, Rattata, Raticate, Weepinbell
(Surf) Poliwag
CoolTrainer Heinrich (Lv87 Avalugg, Lv88 Glaceon) Prize: P3520
Fisherman Reed (we meet again?) (Lv91 Emboar?!) Prize: P3640
Just east from him, in the grass, is a Max Revive. Pascal is northeast.
Fisherman Pascal (Lv88 Slowbro, Slowking) Prize: P3520
That is an Ultra Ball near him. Pryce's Gym wasn't the only icy horror we had to worry about back in the day...nah, the next horror is up ahead.
ICE PATH
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(Main Area)
Pokemon Found
Avalugg, Hawlucha, Piloswine, Golbat, Zubat, Swinub
Major problem here. The game basically turns this area into the Safari Zone, treating every encounter like one from there and giving out the same menu box. The game also goes black after running from a battle. It's only after I made use of a couple of codes that this glitch stopped. Did anyone encounter this issue too? Please contact me if you did and let me know what you did to get through this place. Let's continue.
We're headed east. The path will wind up going north, west to a frozen floor and then east along the northern wall. This is where we meet Silver. Still looking for Giovanni so that he can let him know that he isn't weak. After realising that we're on our way to Blackthorn City, he goes into Rival Mode and well...
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Silver Prize: P1980
(Lv96 Weavile, Lv97 M. Gyarados, Lv98 Alakazam, Magnezone, Crobat, Lv99 Gengar)
Talking about challenging us again when his team hasn't levelled up since the last time. Get outta here :) at the end of the path is a ladder heading down.
(Lower Area A)
Pokemon Found
Piloswine, Swinub, Golbat
CoolTrainer Henrik (Lv86 Gourgeist, Lv87 Carbink) Prize: P3480
Remember this place? In the old games, there would be boulders that had to be pushed into those holes you see. In the area below is a frozen floor and the aim was to make it to the center, where there's a descending ladder. Well good news, this is 3 years after the old games haha so you can get to the bottom right hole and jump down :) nice continuity, seeing the boulders pretty much in the same spots where they fell.
(Lower Area B)
Pokemon Found
Golbat, Zubat, Hawlucha, Piloswine
In the top left corner is a Max Potion. At the center near the descending ladder is a Full Heal.
(Lower Area C)
Pokemon Found
Zubat, Golbat, Swinub
And of course, that item is the one and only Nevermeltice. Classic. On the right is a ladder taking us up.
(Main Area 2)
Pokemon Found
Piloswine, Golbat, Swinub, Zubat
The only item found here is in the bottom right corner - TM44 (Rest). Another ladder going up is at the center.
(Main Area 3)
Pokemon Found
Golbat, Zubat, Swinub
The first person we see is Maike.
Lady Maike (Lv85 Florges, Lv86 Bellossom, Lv88 Azumarill) Prize: P3520
Make your way past her then right round to the next ascending ladder.
(Main Area 4)
Pokemon Found
Golbat, Zubat
That item above us is Protein. The item you'll see below is a PP Up. And below that is the almighty exit!
Unfortunately the "Safari Zone menu" glitch is active even out here and in the town we are about to enter. What happened with this game?
[038] BLACKTHORN CITY
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Places of Interest
PokeCenter
PokeMart
Gym
Dragon's Den
Move Deleter's House
BLACKTHORN Mart
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Ultra Ball P1200
Hyper Potion P1200
Max Potion P2500
Full Restore P3000
Full Heal P600
Revive P1500
Max Repel P700
X Attack P500
X Defend P550
Shadow Mail P50
Dire Hit P650
Guard Spec. P700
X Accuracy P950
Last stop on the great Johto Gym Badge collection tour. Home of dragon masters and lore. No much to do here despite that. At the Gym we're told Clair is in the Dragon's Den. Bring a Pokemon that can pass over whirlpools.
DRAGON'S DEN
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Pokemon Found
(Surf) Magikarp, Dratini (Rare)
We find Clair, Sirus/Demecrius, Max and the Johto Champion Lance (I thought Ethan was the current Champ?). The officers are here to catch Team Mirage members that may be hiding here, but Lance and Clair won't let them do their job...because only dragon tamers are allowed here and the 2 officers will have to defeat them first. How does that make any sense though? What's worse is the officers agree to battle them and they are defeated. So now we have to step in and fight. So unnecessary and such a waste of time. Because obviously we'll have to battle Clair again at the Gym later and Lance as well since he is the Champ...so why waste those battles now??
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
Leader Clair Prize: P9500
(Lv93 Gyarados, Hydreigon Lv94 Haxorus, Flygon, Dragonite, Lv95 Kingdra)
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Lance Prize: P1980
(Lv96 Gyarados, Kingdra, Lv97 Garchomp, Lv98 Hydreigon, Tyranitar, Lv99 Dragonite)
Demecrius and Max leave to begin their search after we get permission. In the right side corner from where we stand is a Dragon Fang. A couple of Trainers here, on the left side is Anabel.
CoolTrainer Anabel (Lv88 Dragonite, Flygon) Prize: P3520
In the south, past the Dragon Shrine is Marcel. Sadly, the Master isn't here. He's in Sinnoh.
PokeRanger Marcel Prize: P3520
(Lv87 Ambipom, Chesnaught, Lv88 Clawitzer)
Max is by the Dragon Shrine, him and Demecrius have gotten separated somehow so it's up to us to continue. North from Marcel is an entrance to the next area. Guarding that entrance is a Team Mirage grunt.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv87 Avalugg, Bisharp) Prize: P3480
He tells us that Louis has finally found the legendary Pokemon here and it seems there's no way he can be stopped. Let's try :)
(2nd Area)
Heading east, running through more grunts along the way.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv87 Malamar, Lv88 Aegislash, Scrafty) Prize: P3520
Neo Mirage Grunt & Neo Mirage Non Prize: P6960
(Lv86 Hypno & Cofagrigus, Lv87 Crobat & Umbreon)
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv89 Weezing) Prize: P3560
North bound.
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv84 Muk, Lv85 Swoobat, Gyarados) Prize: P3400
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv85 Haunter, Lv87 Spiritomb) Prize: P3480
Neo Mirage Grunt
(Lv84 Sandslash, Lv85 Muk, Weezing, Ariados) Prize: P3400
We'll reach a entrance, blocked by Karls & Bell. God help us (**.)
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Neo Mirage Karls & Bell Prize: P7280
(Lv89 Huntail & Gorebyss, Lv90 Zebstrika & Muk, Lv91 Umbreon & Beautifly)
In the next area, in between 2nd Area and the next one, we are stopped by Clair. She finally realises that it wasn't a lie that Team Mirage were here. Now Lance has also gone missing and she dashes on ahead to search for him. He's the Champ, I'm sure he's alright :) we are stepping outside.
(3rd Area)
Pokemon Found
Growlithe, Kadabra, Fearow, Raticate, Arbok, Golbat
Neo Mirage Grunt (Lv90 Lanturn) Prize: P3600
On the right is a flight of stairs. At the top we'll catch up to Clair, battling more grunts. Max gets here, still hasn't located Demecrius, but Louis is close by, he figures we might as well step up to him now. Max faces a couple of grunts while we confront Louis. He has yet another machine that hasn't been turned on yet, so until then he sends Veronika the Female Admin to deal with us. His girlfriend haha unbelievable. She stuck to her man, I'll give her that much.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Neo Mirage Admin Prize: P3800
(Lv93 Spiritomb, Zoroark, Lv94 Chandelure, Lv94 Umbreon, Lv95 M. Absol)
Louis has the machine up and running now, which summons the legendary Pokemon - Zekrom and Reshiram. Just as he's getting comfortable, Demecrius and Lance finally join us. They were looking for the machine's generator and Lance's Dragonite destroyed it. They take on the 2 Pokemon and defeat them....but the Pokemon return, because Louis made sure to bring batteries for the machine. Smart move I have to admit, so the Pokemon are still in his control. Demecrius and Lance are both too tired to fight them again, so we'll do the job. Good for Louis for no longer being a Vice Leader haha because now he has become the artist known as The Louis! Box office epicness right there.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
The Louis (Lv99 Zekrom & Reshiram) Prize: P7920
Those batteries fail and Louis loses once again. So it all ends. He is arrested and Demecrius decides to be Sirus again, shocking everyone. He has a message for Max to pass on to the police chief - he quits. Sirus will explain everything back at the Gym. Speaking of the Gym, after the performance we just gave clearing out Team Mirage and stopping 2 major legendary Pokemon, you'd think we've pretty much earned the Badge right there. But sadly things don't work so smoothly here haha...you know what time is.
BLACKTHORN CITY Gym
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Leader: Clair - "The Blessed User of Dragon Pokemon."
That classic look for the Gym, lava and everything :) Lance and Sirus are chatting. Lance is surprised that Sirus wants to tell us the truth about something, but he's cool with it since Sirus trusts us. Back to the League he goes. Man, I thought Ethan was the Champion now :/ I don't mind that the Gym Leaders are still the same, but if it's 3 years later now and Ethan went on to conquer the Johto League, wouldn't it have been better if he was the Champ?
We get to speak with Sirus...but as usual with most characters in this game, we don't get to the matter at hand without a pointless battle first.
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Sirus Prize: P1960
(Lv96 Flygon, Aegislash, Lv97 Ninetales, Zoroark, Toxicroak, Lv98 M. Alakazam)
Then he reveals that he was part of a secret army's police, a secret army which was under Saevitia. Which is why Saevitia didn't suspect him. Sirus worked for him, doing all kinds of terrible things and hurting many people. So to make up for that he had to stop Saevitia and it is thanks to us that he was convinced that Saevitia can be stopped. That's the big secret.
Now on to the real business here. Nice continuity, the boulders that needed to be pushed around so we could cross between platforms back in the day are out of the way now. Here we go:
CoolTrainer Paul (Lv88 Dragonite, Lv89 Dragonair x2) Prize: P3520
Up those steps near him. In the upper area, above us we face Cody and below us we face Fran.
CoolTrainer Cody Prize: P3520
(Lv87 Serperior, Lv88 Lapras, Lv89 Seadra)
CoolTrainer Fran (Lv90 Kingdra) Prize: P3600
South from her is Nadja.
CoolTrainer Nadja (Lv86 Gyarados, Lv87 Hydreigon) Prize: P3480
Down the steps near her. Now we're on the center platform. Mike is here.
CoolTrainer Mike (Lv86 Zweilous, Lv88 Dragonite) Prize: P3520
Cross over to the platform on the right to find Lola, the last Gym Trainer.
CoolTrainer Lola (Lv89 Haxorus, Noivern) Prize: P3560
Then it is Clair time, Round 2. Battle for the final Johto Gym Badge.
>>GYM BATTLE<<
Leader Clair Prizes: P9500 + Rising Badge + TM02 (Dragon Claw)
(Lv93 Gyarados, Hydreigon Lv94 Haxorus, Flygon, Dragonite, Lv95 Kingdra)
Done and done! Got all the Badges, we've concluded our time here. Heading south to Route 45 and the Mountain Road. What sucks about this route is there are ledges and branching paths on the left and on the right. Depending on the path you use, you'll reach an item or a Trainer. Another problem is we don't have a Map for Johto and can't Fly around here, otherwise we could explore one path, Fly back to Blackthorn and explore the other until we make our way to the bottom. I don't have the "walk through walls" code too (because I usually don't need it so I never search for it..but I think I'll make sure to have it from now on just in case) Again I ask, what happened with this game?
One more place found along the Mountain Road is the northern area of Dark Cave. The only thing there is a guy who'll give us Blackglasses. So what I'm going to do is just list down the items found and which Trainers are present. The aim is to reach the southwest area, where we'll find another entrance into Dark Cave (have a Pokemon that knows Rock Smash for this area).
ROUTE 45
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Pokemon Found
Vulpix, Graveler, Diglett, Geodude, Hoothoot, Noctowl, Meowth
(Surf) Magikarp
Items Found
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Elixir, Max Potion, Nugget, Revive
Psychic Henks (Lv85 Haunter, Lv86 Kadabra, Hypno) Prize: P3440
Hiker Benno (Lv90 Aegislash) Prize: P3600
In the southeast section of Dark Cave we'll reach, here are the items found: Full Heal, Super Potion, Dire Hit. This is the area we would've explored south from that CoolTrainer we met who was lost here, you'll see the spot he was blocking.
Back to the Mountain Road. Carry on south. Stick to the right side to find Lorena. If you jump ledge facing left, you'll find an X Speed. Decisions, decisions :)
Picnicker Lorena (Lv88 Vivillon, Alakazam) Prize: P3520
Down the ledge past her and we are back at this bottom area. Let's rush back to New Bark Town and show the good professor our Gym Badges.
**NOTE: The "Safari Zone" glitch was still active at this point, so I tried out the Retire option to see what happens. The "Safari Zone game" ends and I was transported back to a house in Redwood City. Geez! The normal Start menu was back at least.
Once Prof. Oak confirms that we have all the Johto Gym Badges, he'll allow us to travel further east from New Bark Town and reach the Indigo Plateau and Mt. Silver. A certain legendary Trainer is there. That sounds good to me :) time to go. Bring a Pokemon that knows Whirlpool and of course Waterfall, which should go without saying given what's coming up next haha.
ROUTE 27 (the Return)
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Pokemon Found
Ponyta, Doduo, Dodrio, Raticate
(Surf) Tentacool, Tentacruel
That scientist that stops us before is still there but we got the Badges, so no problem. If you surf south then east from him, you'll reach Rare Candy. The entrance to Tohjo Falls is right there.
TOHJO FALLS
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Pokemon Found
Raticate, Golbat
(Surf) Finneon, Slowpoke, Clauncher
Jumping the border between Johto and Kanto :) in the northwest corner before the waterfall is a Moon Stone. Up the waterfall and down the next one...and there, we are now in Kanto. No passport trouble, no border security issues.
Back on Route 27. Good to see this house is around. The woman inside will give us TM22 (Solarbeam). Let's see how much of Kanto we'll get to travel through.
CoolTrainer Kordula (Lv86 Pidgeot, Lv87 Avalugg, Golem) Prize: P3480
Surf south, the southwest to find Jose and another TM22 (Solarbeam). Is this yours, Jose?
Birdkeeper Jose (Lv87 Xatu, Crobat) Prize: P3480
Back to the bridge and continue east then north.
Fisherman Gunter Prize: P3320
(Lv83 Gyarados, 86 Gyarados, 100 Magikarp x4)
ROUTE 26
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Pokemon Found
Sandslash, Doduo, Ponyta, Arbok
(Surf) Tentacool, Tentacruel
Fisherman Scott (Lv88 Qwilfish x3) Prize: P3520
Psychic Kerstin (Lv91 Alakazam) Prize: P3640
Expert Rene (Lv88 Noctowl, Cloyster) Prize: P3520
That house you see on the left is locked. But the house to the north is not, the woman inside will heal our team.
CoolTrainer Hans (Lv90 Vikavolt, Lv88 Rapidash) Prize: P3520
Up ahead is Falkner..? Dude, you are far from Violet City. He says he made new badges at the Indigo Plateau and now he's out here because he wants to battle us. For crying out loud, doesn't he have better things to do??
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
Leader Falkner Prize: P9500
(Lv93 Sigilyph, Talonflame, Lv94 Honchkrow, Hawlucha, Togekiss, Lv95 Pidgeot)
After he leaves, we can move up to face Larissa.
CoolTrainer Larissa (Lv87 Arbok, Dodrio, Lv88 Ambipom) Prize: P3520
Battle Girl Spyridon (Lv90 Emboar) Prize: P3600
Sailor Vladimir (Lv87 Lapras, Lv88 Machamp) Prize: P3480
That item on the left is a Max Elixir. We'll finally reach the League Reception Gate.
From seeing Falkner before to seeing Eliza now. She's been busy, collecting the Johto Gym Badges. Great. There is some good news after this battle.
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
Neo Mirage Eliza Prize: P4000
(Lv92 Umbreon, Lv93 Flygon, Absol, Lv94 Weavile, Mismagius, Lv100 Eliza)
She tells us that after this she'll be travelling to other regions and finding other Trainers. But she'll be here if we want to battle her again. Not right away, she'll say she's tired if you talk to her. She stands near the exit leading to Route 28 and Mt. Silver. The exit to the north leads to Victory Road. And then to the right is what would've been the exit leading to the rest of Kanto.
ROUTE 28
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Pokemon Found
Golbat, Poliwhirl, Poliwag, Arbok, Ponyta
(Surf) Poliwag
Follow the path west, until we see the legendary Trainer himself - Red. Still speechless haha which only makes this encounter a little awkward because he's facing west, saying nothing, and then carries on. I don't know, I understand maintaining the canon traits of an original character, but maybe since this game is set some years later it would've been okay having Red talking (provided he's given decent dialogue that fits him like what we've seen with Silver). But we're getting "silent treatment" Red, so nevermind.
There's a PokeCenter here and a lone house to the right from it, where we'll be given TM47 (Steel Wing). To the left is the entrance to Mt. Silver and who steps out from it but Silver. I guess someone on the creative team thought that would be a good joke :) he has been defeated by Red and so he figures he'll try his luck against us. Not the best decision, man...
>>RIVAL BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Silver Prize: P1980
(Lv96 Weavile, Lv97 M. Gyarados, Lv98 Alakazam, Magnezone, Crobat, Lv99 Gengar)
Again Ethan is mentioned, but we have yet to see him. Would've been an interesting touch if he's the one we were going to find on Mt. Silver, following the events of the original games. Silver leaves, and we are free to explore the great Mt. Silver.
MT. SILVER
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Pokemon Found
Golduck, Golbat, Graveler, Magmar
(1st Area)
The item on the right is Protein and that one on the left is an Escape Rope. Head straight north, where we find an entrance to the next area and ledges on the left side that lead to a Max Elixir.
(2nd Area)
Pokemon Found
[same] + Onix
(Surf) Poliwag, Poliwhirl
If you surf to the left, scale up the water and enter the chamber, you'll find a Max Revive. Continue north and enter the cave on the left, because the one on the right is empty.
(Summit)
Pokemon Found
[same] + Pupitar, Larvitar
It's time. Red is here, we're here, no more words needed.
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Red Prize: P2000
(Lv100 Pikachu, Mewtwo Y, Scizor, Espeon, Snorlax, Lapras)
How was that? As epic an encounter as anticipated...or was it okay-ish? I'll reserve my comment :) fade to black, there are credits which can be skipped.
We wake up in our room. What's next? One more Coin Hunter Mission :) yeah, remember those?
Fly back to Eastern City and speak to the mission giving woman. We're told that the person who issued it is somewhere in town.
COIN HUNTER MISSION FINAL (Reward: 2000)
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That person is waiting for us outside the Subway Station. Surprise, it's The Louis' girlfriend Veronika! How can she forget us, after all we stopped her dude and got him arrested. But that has to stay in the past, because right now she has a mission that only we can do...but first...
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
Neo Mirage Veronika Prize: P3840
(Lv93 Archeops, Lv94 Spiritomb, Zoroark, Lv95 Umbreon, Chandelure, Lv96 M. Absol)
She'll give us the V-Coat, the amazing machine that Louis used to control Zekrom and Reshiram. Now that we have it, we'll have that power. We're basically continuing Louis' work for him. Really...? He believed that there is a connection between the Ruins of Alph and the Dragon's Den, but he got fired when he had this idea. Veronika wants us to return to the Dragon's Den and catch one of those Pokemon. She'll go there too. Sounds fine, except for the fact that we can't just zoom back to Blackthorn.
**NOTE: As I'm typing this, it is a few days since I brought up the "wall through walls" code topic. I was able to get it earlier today. Comes in really handy given that we don't have a Johto Map and can't Fly around here. So I was able to return to Blackthorn from the south side of Mountain Road rather than from Ecruteak. I will put the code below for those of you who might need it. If you don't need it because you're concerned about crashing your game, ignore it and move on.
Pokemon Emerald version - walk through walls code (Gameshark V.3):
7881A409 E2026E0C
8E883EFF 92E9660D
Back at the place where we battled Louis, we'll activate the V-Coat. Bright light envelopes us and both Pokemon reappear. Veronika joins us and we have to choose either Zekrom or Reshiram /./ why not both? This is a ROM Hack damnit, come on haha. After the battle, the machine's batteries die again and the Pokemon you didn't choose will flee. And according to the original walkthrough, it doesn't reappear anywhere else. Who thought this was a fine idea?
Back at Eastern City, we speak to Veronika. She has something else for us to do: going to the Radio Tower to tell the world that Louis' theory is now a fact.
At the Radio Tower, speak to that CoolTrainer blocking the way to the upper floors. This time we'll push him aside (ha) and he's not too happy about that. Move bruh, get out da way!
CoolTrainer Pascal (Lv89 Xatu, Lv90 Fearow, Marowak) Prize: P3600
Then he runs up the stairs in terror, thinking we are Team Rocket's second coming. Veronika arrives, surprised about what we did. We have to find the Director.
On the next floor, someone spots us. Veronika battles them while we continue. Spotted!
Guitarist Jurgen (Lv87 Talonflame, Lv88 Noivern) Prize: P3520
Another employee steps in.
Beauty Pascaline (Lv91 Espeon) Prize: P3640
Veronika wants us to split up, she'll go to the Director's office and we must reach the studio. Take the stairs on the right. We'll meet the famous DJ Mary, but she thinks we're a bad guy.
Beauty Mary (Lv94 Persian) Prize: P3760
Up the stairs and we'll reach the studio. DJ Ben is here, thinking we were sent by "the old man". Who?
Guitarist Ben (Lv88 Electrode, Glaceon) Prize: P3520
Then we find out the big truth - the Director has been kidnapped by Domenik, the old man who has beef with Louis, remember him? What the hell happened since we spoke with him? So we move up to the Director's office. The doctor doesn't want the world to know that he was wrong about what happened at the Dragon's Den, so he came here to kidnap the Director. We learn that he worked with Saevitia before he was killed, but now that he's dead, Domenik has inherited everything of his. He sends his bodyguard to battle us.
Blackbelt Guard Prize: P3560
(Lv88 Bisharp, Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, Lv89 Scrafty)
Sometimes you have to do things yourself.
>>BOSS BATTLE<<
Expert Domenik Prize: P3640
(Lv88 Slowbro, Lv89 Xatu, Lv90 Carbink, Flygon, Lv91 Crobat)
Domenik gives up, he doesn't want any trouble. Falkner shows up and he has heard everything, enough to arrest Domenik. Afterwards we speak to the Director, telling him about the new discovery so that it can get out there. No problem, he'll give Prof. Oak a call. Soon afterwards there's a news report about the discovery. Heck, we're identified as an assistant of Louis :) unbelievable. Veronika is grateful and that is the final mission cleared. Phew.
Return to Eastern City to collect the reward. If you speak to the woman again she'll give us more news: a scientist is waiting for us back home in Cedar City - Dad!?
He is standing by the statue of Tyron. What would've been a major family reunion is cut super short because he has to leave again. Steven is waiting for him. But before he goes, he gives us the Spiral Ticket. It will grant us passage to a place called Spiral Island. A Battle Department was built there. We have to board a ship from Bronze Port to reach it. Okay. I'm curious about this new place...but I'm not excited about going back to Tyron.
Back in Bronze Port. We show the Spiral Ticket at the Bronze Port Ferry and off we go.
[039] SPIRAL ISLAND
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Place of Interest
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Battle Department
We see Steven and Dad Ulrich. Steven is aware that Dad gave us a Spiral Ticket, wondering if we'll show up. Surprise :) he tells us about this place and the Battle Department, which was built by a strong Trainer and is where we can battle other strong Trainers. Dad says that Steven rents a house here so he'll be around for a while. The house is the one in the middle of 3 houses located in the southeast section. The house next door on the right is rented by Expert S and Elijah, well well. No unnecessary battle at least haha better to save some strength for the Battle Department.
One curious thing we hear about is a girl named Krije, who is from another region. Is she a character from another game made by the creator of this one? Even the reference to a region called Valor and meeting an old man who was part of a group called Team Gear...which game or games are those referring to? If anyone knows, please contact me.
We also learn that the battles at the Battle Department are elimination style. Let's check it out.
BATTLE DEPARTMENT
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It is here where we finally meet the mysterious super Trainer named Iron. He's the one who built this place. Having heard all about us, he just has to see how strong we are in a throwaway battle :/
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
PokeTrainer Iron Prize: P1200
(Lv60 Raichu, Sigilyph, Dodrio, Crobat, Florges, Scizor)
Bad enough to have this battle, but we find out that they are Pokemon he caught recently and hasn't trained. His "true form" is waiting for us after we defeated other Trainers here. What a waste. He leaves and we can chat to the 6 ladies who we find in this room. There are multiple tournaments to be done:
Random Trainers Tournament
Sylon Leaders Tournament
Tyron Leaders Tournament
Johto Leaders Tournament
Sylon & Tyron Elite 4 Tournament
We start with the Random Trainers Tournament to unlock the others. Then there's a final tournament (speak to the bottom right lady), which will be unlocked after we conquer the non-Random Trainers tournaments.
**NOTE: That final tournament isn't unlocked after winning all those other ones. I went through them once. Not sure if you have to win them more than once. If anyone managed to unlock that final tournament, please contact me. After one round of taking part in those tournaments, there's no way I'm going through them a second time or more haha. Nope.
[RANDOM TRAINERS TOURNAMENT]
Step through the doorway and let's meet the other Trainers:
We'll see Veronika and Alma first, walking around this open room. The cool thing is you can choose to battle them right away or decline and battle someone else. First up is Veronika, who thanks us for helping her out in that mission.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Neo Mirage Veronika Prize: P3840
(Lv93 Archeops, Lv94 Spiritomb, Zoroark, Lv95 Umbreon, Chandelure, Lv96 M. Absol)
Alma has been waiting for us. What's new, former Mirage Queen?
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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PokeTrainer Alma Prize: P1940
(Lv95 Gardevoir, Milotic, Lv96 Manectric, Accelgor, Lv97 Mienshao, Ninetales)
Next is Rico, here to battle nothing but the best. Came to the right place, chief.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Gentleman Rico Prize: P1128
(Lv94 Weavile, Gigalith, Dragonite, Serperior, Sylveon, Sandslash)
Even famous scientists show up for tournaments every now and again :) Colress is determined to find out what connects us to our Pokemon.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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PokeTrainer Colress Prize: P1920
(Lv93 Rotom, Lv94 Eelektross, Lv95 Magneton, Lv96 Porygon-Z, Metagross, Magnezone)
We reach the north end of this room, where there are 6 open doorways. The one on the far right has Iron, waiting patiently for us to battle our way up the ranks. The other doorways lead to little rooms occupied by Trainers. We'll get to them, there are still others out and about.
That old man you see is Benno, ready?
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Expert Benno Prize: P3760
(Lv94 Clawitzer, Marowak, Weezing, Magmortar, Mienshao, Hawlucha)
To the left is Elias from another region. Close by or really far away?
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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CoolTrainer Elias Prize: P3760
(Lv94 Bisharp, Talonflame, Aegislash, Noivern, Porygon-Z, Scizor)
Then we see Elijah again. Not as hyper as his usual self haha but we'll take it. Been a while.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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PokeTrainer Elijah Prize: P1900
(Lv93 Snorlax, Lv94 Empoleon, M. Manectric, Lilligant, Lv95 Noivern, Volcarona)
2 more Trainers out here. First up is Pegasus! If only :) instead we get Mr. Phantom and his magical crew.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Psychic Maximilian Prize: P3760
(Lv94 Gourgeist, Chandelure, Gengar, Honchkrow, Carbink, M. Alakazam)
Next is Nicole. With 19 Gym Badges and new Pokemon found, how much stronger has she gotten since we last saw her?
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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PokeTrainer Nicole Prize: P1900
(Lv94 Pidgeot, Zoroark, Glaceon, Lv95 Flygon, Clefable, Lv96 M. Lucario)
Now we face the Trainers in the rooms. Starting from the far left room, where we meet Night. The research continues.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Researcher Night Prize: P3960
(Lv96 Porygon-Z, Lv97 Arcanine, Lv98 Archeops, Kingdra, Eelektross, Lv99 Hydreigon)
Next door we find Sirus and Eliza. Has she done all that travelling yet or she'll be heading off after this? As for Sirus, he aims to win this time.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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PokeTrainer Sirus Prize: P1960
(Lv96 Flygon, Aegislash, Lv97 Toxicroak, Ninetales, Zoroark, Lv98 M. Alakazam)
One more dance with Eliza. One of too many haha.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Neo Mirage Eliza Prize: P4000
(Lv94 Weavile, Umbreon, Chandelure, Mismagius, Lv95 Aegislash, Lv100 Eliza)
Next door we meet Pandroa...not Pandora? There was another Trainer we encountered before, also named Pandroa but I thought it should be Pandora. Could be a real life name, you never know :) she is from the Valor region and her brother is the Bridge Master of Tyron. Dude who built that marvel of a bridge?? Props to ya if so, haha.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Lady Pandroa Prize: P3760
(Lv94 Arbok, Lanturn, Gardevoir, Kingdra, Flareon, Mismagius)
Next room has Bianka, a hotshot in her hometown. Bring it woman!
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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CoolTrainer Bianka Prize: P3760
(Lv94 Hawlucha, Lopunny, Thundurus (?!), Xatu, Gourgeist, Metagross)
Last room has the final Trainer we face in this tournament - Autumn. Saved the best for last, eh? At least this time she's not annoying. Go time.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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PokeTrainer Autumn Prize: P1900
(Lv94 Milotic, Sylveon, Lopunny, Raichu, Lv95 Emolga, Serperior)
No crying in a major tournament, Autumn. You made it this far as a Trainer, be glad. So ends the Random Trainers Tournament. Return to the main lobby and speak to the lady who registered us for it. Now all the other tournaments are unlocked. The top left lady oversees the Johto Gym Leaders Tournament, the lady next to her oversees the Sylon Leaders Tournament, center right lady is for the Tyron Leaders Tournament and far right lady is for the Sylon & Tyron Elite 4 Tournament. Take them on in whatever order you desire :) but for simplicity's sake, I'll start from the left going right.
[JOHTO GYM LEADERS TOURNAMENT]
First on the list is Bugsy.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Bugsy Prize: P9500
(Lv93 Ninjask, Shedinja, Lv94 Escavalier, Leavanny, Vivillon, Lv95 Scizor)
On the right we'll see Morty and Clair and on the left is Jasmine and Chuck. In that far left room are the remaining Gym Leaders. Here we go.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Chuck Prize: P9500
(Lv93 Machamp, Hitmonlee, Lv94 Hitmonchan, Scrafty, Primeape, Lv95 Poliwrath)
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Jasmine Prize: P9500
(Lv93 Metagross, Lv94 Scizor, Magnezone, Mawile, Lucario, Lv95 Steelix)
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Clair Prize: P9500
(Lv93 Gyarados, Hydreigon Lv94 Haxorus, Flygon, Dragonite, Lv95 Kingdra)
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Morty Prize: P9500
(Lv93 Chandelure, Spiritomb, Lv94 Sableye, Mismagius, Gengar, Lv95 Gengar)
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Falkner Prize: P9500
(Lv93 Sigilyph, Talonflame, Lv94 Honchkrow, Hawlucha, Togekiss, Lv95 Pidgeot)
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Whitney Prize: P9500
(Lv93 Castform, Blissey, Lv94 Lopunny, Bouffalant, Clefable Lv95 Miltank)
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Pryce Prize: P9500
(Lv93 Glaceon, Dewgong, Lv94 Lapras, Glalie, Froslass, Lv95 Mammoswine)
Johto Gym Leaders Tournament, Cleared.
[SYLON GYM LEADERS TOURNAMENT]
Been a while since we battled this sorry lot, eh? The first faces we see when we enter are of Hector and Leroy. This time round we are going to be competing in Double Battles :/ we were on such a decent roll.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Hector Prize: P19000
(Lv93 Lucario & Lv94 Haxorus, Lv94 Infernape & Machamp, Toxicroak & Lv95 Gallade)
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Leroy Prize: P19000
(Lv93 Klefki & Scizor, Lv94 Metagross & Magnezone, Steelix & Lv95 Bisharp)
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Caroline Prize: P19000
(Lv93 Cofagrigus & Gengar, Lv94 Claydol & Mismagius, Spiritomb & Lv95 Chandelure)
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Norton Prize: P19000
(Lv93 Starmie & Musharna, Lv94 Espeon & Sigilyph, Gardevoir & Lv95 Slowking)
In the room second from the left we'll find Sharon.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Sharon Prize: P19200
(Lv94 Karrablast & Escavalier, Ledian & Lv95 Leavanny, Vikavolt & Lv96 Vespiquen)
Next door is Selphy. Damn, girl, where you been??
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Selphy Prize: P19000
(Lv93 Raichu & Ampharos, Lv94 Eelektross & Emolga, Magnezone & Lv95 Luxray)
After that we meet Arnie, building bricks and all haha.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Arnie Prize: P19000
(Lv93 Dugtrio & Stunfisk, Lv94 Golem & Tyranitar, Aegislash & Lv95 Torterra)
And last but not least is the travelling man himself. His name is Earl :) (I miss that show)
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Earl Prize: P19000
(Lv93 Talonflame & Pidgeot, Lv94 Noctowl & Pidgeot, Swoobat & Lv95 Swellow)
Sylon Gym Leaders Tournament, Cleared.
[TYRON GYM LEADERS TOURNAMENT]
Kicking us off is Pure, who travelled across Tyron with Iron 1 year ago. Let's find out how strong she is. Back to singles action :)
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Pure Prize: P9500
(Lv93 Noivern, Flygon Lv94 Hydreigon, Dragonite, Lapras, Lv95 Garchomp)
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Aisha Prize: P9500
(Lv92 Froslass, Lv93 Avalugg, Weavile, Lv94 Glaceon, Lapras, Lv95 [Alola Form] Ninetales)
On the right side we'll find Damien and Siena. On the left we find Auron and Jaclyn. Put the book down man, we're in the middle of a tournament!
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Damien Prize: P9500
(Lv92 Ninetales, Lv93 Magmortar, Flareon, Lv94 Emboar, Volcarona, Lv95 Arcanine)
Siena tells us that Jacob could've been here but someone had to stay behind and be a good Gym Leader haha. With all the Gym Leaders here...who do they have running their Gyms back home...??
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Siena Prize: P9600
(Lv95 Eelektross, M. Gardevoir, Volcarona, Lv96 Mew (?!), Meloetta, Dragonite)
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Auron Prize: P9500
(Lv92 Golem, Lv93 Gigalith, Shuckle, Lv94 Rampardos, Steelix, Lv95 Archeops)
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Jaclyn Prize: P9500
(Lv92 Crobat, Lv93 Muk, Roserade, Lv94 Gengar, Toxicroak, Lv95 Arbok)
Lily is in the room 3rd from the left. You had to bring your camera with you haha...
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Lily Prize: P9500
(Lv92 Azumarill, Lv93 Mawile, Florges, Lv94 Wigglytuff, Sylveon, Lv95 Gardevoir)
Final battle is reserved for Mr. Wood, in the room next to Iron's.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Leader Wood Prize: P9500
(Lv92 Lilligant, Lv93 Leavanny, Torterra, Lv94 Roserade, Gourgeist, Lv95 Leafeon)
Tyron Gym Leaders Tournament, Cleared.
[SYLON & TYRON ELITE 4 TOURNAMENT]
Who do we meet first but Dez, who shut down a Gym before going off to become an Elite 4. Who does that honestly? 8 Elite 4 members are out here...so all those Trainers who've collected the Sylon and Tyron badges are on hold right now??
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Dez Prize: P3800
(Lv93 Spiritomb, Scrafty, Lv94 Tyranitar, Hydreigon, Lv95 Zoroark)
Up ahead is Ebby, Crepitus and to the right is Violet.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Ebby Prize: P3840
(Lv93 Zebstrika, Raichu Lv94 Luxray, Jolteon, Lv95 Eelektross, Lv96 Magnezone)
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Crepitus Prize: P3800
(Lv93 Rapidash, Ninetales, Lv95 Infernape, Lv94 Magmortar, Chandelure)
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Violet Prize: P3840
(Lv93 Torterra, Lv94 Rampardos, Claydol, Lv95 Dugtrio, Garchomp, Lv96 Tyranitar)
In the room 2nd from the left is Cyasine.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Cyasine Prize: P3840
(Lv93 Mienshao, Lv94 Toxicroak, Scrafty, Lv95 Poliwrath, Hitmontop, Lv96 M. Lucario)
In the room 2nd from the right we find Mason and Altir.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Mason Prize: P3800
(Lv93 Persian, Bouffalant, Lv95 Togekiss, Lv94 Lopunny, Snorlax)
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Altir Prize: P3800
(Lv93 Ariados, Tentacruel, Lv94 Toxicroak, Gengar, Lv95 Crobat)
Last one, Zach.
>>TOURNAMENT BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Zach Prize: P3840
(Lv93 Aegislash, Lv94 Mismagius, Spiritomb, Lv95 Cofagrigus, Gengar, Lv96 Chandelure)
Yeah, that's all the Elite 4 members defeated again and another tournament in the bag. Final tournament not unlocked :/
Only 2 more things left to be done: challenging the Johto League and catching the remaining legendary Pokemon. See you back at the Indigo Plateau.
VICTORY ROAD (Johto Edition)
(Area A)
Pokemon Found
Machoke, Onix
Walking through this place again after all these years. Can't remember if it was fun or not :) let's find out. We're going for the ascending ladder in the northwest corner.
CoolTrainer Atmey Prize: P3680
(Lv90 Magmortar, Noivern, Lv91 Gigalith, Magnezone, Lv92 M. Gyarados, Aegislash)
(Area B)
Pokemon Found
Swoobat, Golbat, Diglett
Heading north for another ascending ladder.
(Area C)
Pokemon Found
Machop, Machoke, Golbat, Diglett
Surprise, this is the last area. That other descending ladder you see just takes you to the other ladder that is unreachable in Area B. In the northwest corner is a hole that also takes us back to Area B. The final Trainer is Regina and then north from her is the exit.
CoolTrainer Regina Prize: P3800
(Lv93 Weavile, Roserade, Lv94 Volcarona, Garchomp, Sylveon, Lv95 M. Mawile)
INDIGO PLATEAU HQ
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Shop
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Ultra Ball P1200
Max Repel P700
Hyper Potion P1200
Max Potion P2500
Full Restore P3000
Revive P1500
Full Heal P600
Here we are. Heal up, stock up and let's get to work. Jasmine is here, not to battle us, but to give us some info - the Johto League works differently now: we will have to defeat all the Champions of this region. Isn't that just Lance? Plus there's still the Elite 4, so which other Champions do you mean...?
Old school Elite 4 battles ahead, taking them on in a set order. First up is Will, an experienced Psychic Pokemon Trainer.
>>LEAGUE BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Will Prize: P3800
(Lv93 Sigilyph, Lv94 Gardevoir, Malamar, Slowbro, Lv95 M. Alakazam, Xatu)
Next is the Master Ninja himself Koga. He will be Hokage someday. Believe it!
>>LEAGUE BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Koga Prize: P3800
(Lv94 Janine, Toxicroak, Weezing, Muk, Lv95 Crobat, M. Gengar)
Big boss Bruno, still around :) the evolved form of Brock.
>>LEAGUE BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Bruno Prize: P3800
(Lv93 Hitmontop, Lv94 Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Mienshao, Lv95 Machamp, M. Lucario)
Then we meet Karen, who has completely embraced the Dark-type side. Let me guess...like everybody else in this game she also has either a Zoroark or a Spiritomb? Both??
>>LEAGUE BATTLE<<
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Elite 4 Karen Prize: P3800
(Lv93 Weavile, Lv94 Scrafty, Spiritomb, Honchkrow, Lv95 M. Absol, Umbreon)
Johto Elite 4, cleared. I guess Karen didn't get the memo, because she tells us that the Champion is waiting. That would be one Champion. What we find in the next room is not one but FOUR. And so this is the great reveal. Lance, Ethan, Red (??) and Blue/Gary?! (though the sprite used looks like Alma on a Bike! Jesus..). Same deal as the Elite 4, except that these elites don't have their own rooms. Marathon battles. Sylon x Tyron Champion vs the 4 Heavenly Johto Champions for the Johto League title. Go!
>>CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE<<
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PokeTrainer Lance Prize: P1980
(Lv96 Gyarados, Kingdra, Lv97 Garchomp, Lv98 Hydreigon, Tyranitar, Lv99 Dragonite)
Ethan steps up after Lance. I'm glad we'll get the chance to battle him, I thought we wouldn't. 3 years later, whatchu got?
>>CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE<<
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PokeTrainer Ethan Prize: P4000
(Lv98 Noctowl, Ambipom, Lv99 Togekiss, M. Ampharos, Lv100 Azumarill, Ho-oh (?!))
3rd is Blue. Gone soft over the years, eh? Perhaps being the Viridian Gym Leader humbled him :)
>>CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE<<
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PokeTrainer Blue Prize: P2000
(Lv98 Gyarados, Machamp, Lv99 Arcanine, Haxorus, Lv100 M. Tyranitar, Pidgeot)
Ready to battle Red again? I think this would've been better if it was someone new e.g. Kris or even Eusine. In case any of you thought maybe this time Red will finally speak, nope haha. But Blue says Red told him about us, so maybe Red just doesn't talk to strangers :) no problem with battling them though! Final round!!
>>CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE<<
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PokeTrainer Red Prize: P2000
(Lv100 Pikachu, Mewtwo Y, Scizor, Espeon, Snorlax, Lapras)
Look at that, we are now the Johto Champion and not a peep from our character! Thank goodness :) Prof. Oak shows up to help us with the Hall of Fame induction. It's been many years since he was here and he regrets not seeing his old rival Agatha again. He knows about us not wanting to be Champion (twice) but what matters is we're still friends with our rival Elijah, unlike what has happened between Oak and Agatha. We get our 3rd Hall of Fame induction and maybe getting to skip the credits 3 times for some of you haha.
We wake up back in our room. We've taken on the best of the best and saved lives. It is now time to find the strongest Pokemon in existence. I wouldn't be doing this if it weren't for the original walkthrough not being detailed enough. Catching legends as a post-game activity just to add them to the collection ain't my jam haha am too old for that :) UNLESS the post-game content was part of the main story or a new story centered around the legends.
[040] LEGENDARY HUNTER CHRONICLES
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COBALION
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Fly back to Lithopone City and travel up onto Umber Path. A new cave has opened up on the rocky slope. In there is the Iron Will Pokemon (Level 47).
VIRIZION
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Return to Cloud Forest. A new area has opened up to the west from the Trick Master's House. Home of the Grassland Pokemon, also at Level 47.
DIANCIE
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A cave has opened on Spiral Island, known as the Crystal Cave. Get to the center of the island and surf northwest to find it. Inside the cave go all the way north until you find a blue rock. That is the Level 45 Jewel Pokemon. Should make for neat little anniversary gift.
HO-OH
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Remember where we found the Guardian of Rainbow? Go back there and speak to her. She's ready for another round.
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
Guardian of Rainbow Prize: P3600
(Lv85 Tornadus, Thundurus, Celebi, Landorus, Heatran, Lv90 Ho-oh)
She will give us the Rainbow Wing. Make your way back to the Bell Tower and show this to the Sage. He'll then let us through. So begins the almighty climb :)
BELL TOWER
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(1F)
Pokemon Found
Rattata, Haunter
The aim is to reach the doorway in the top right corner. That item in the bottom left corner is a Full Heal.
(2F)
Pokemon Found
Zubat, Haunter, Rattata
3 other doorways here, bottom right, bottom left and top left. Items found are an Ultra Ball (centre), PP Up (bottom right) and an Escape Rope (bottom left). The correct doorway is the top left one, the other 2 are deadends.
(3F)
Pokemon Found
[same]
The doorway up is in near the centre. The item we find on the way there is one Rare Candy.
(4F)
Pokemon Found
[same]
That is a Max Potion you'll see above. Simple room, doorway is on the left side.
(5F)
Pokemon Found
[same]
And this is where things get a little interesting...because warp panels are present. The correct one is the south side panel, while the others lead to items. So I'm going list down the items found then we'll go for that south side panel:
Max Revive, Max Elixir, Nugget
(6F)
Pokemon Found
[same]
We'll warp to the left side of the room. A warp panel is below us.
(7F)
Pokemon Found
[same]
We appear in the north side of this room. That item is an HP Up. Next warp panel is to the left. Takes back to 6F, north side. The item we find there is a Full Restore. The panel near it sends us to the centre doorway on 7F.
Here we are on the roof. Coming face to face with the multi-coloured Gold version cover art star. Level 65.
ARCEUS
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Fly back to Pearl Village and surf south, keep an eye on the right side because you'll eventually find a building on an island. Get to it and enter. We'll find what is identified as a statue at first but it will come to life - Guardian of Rainbows strikes again. She gives us her real name this time, Arc. She says that Arceus wants to meet us...but of course you know what we do first, right?
>>TRAINER BATTLE<<
Guardian of Rainbow Prize: P3600
(Lv85 Tornadus, Thundurus, Celebi, Landorus, Heatran, Lv90 Ho-oh)
Arceus is waiting for us at the top of Mt. Infinitus. She gives us the Infinity Key, which will open the path to it for us. Have a Pokemon that knows Waterfall. Fly back to Marble City and head north. All the way to the stream you'll see on the right. Follow it down to the steps and continue right to the cave entrance. The real work is inside. In the great words of a certain sports commentator, Mama mia!
MT. INFINITUS (Navel Path access)
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Scale up the waterfall. The aim is to reach an ascending ladder that is at the centre way to the north. If you have the walk through walls code, it will be your best friend here. That central ladder leads to another ascending ladder and then to a 3rd one. That 3rd one takes us to a massive field of rocks, like we're on the surface of the moon. Head north, staying on the left side because you'll eventually reach a 4th ascending ladder. Takes us to the summit. At the end of the platform Arceus appears. Creator of this world and having deemed us worthy, it chooses us. Level 88.
CELEBI
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Return to New Bark Town and talk to Prof. Oak. He can't hide his surprise when he learns that we beat Red the former Kanto Champion. Then he shares some news - Mr. Pokemon has obtained a mysterious Poke Ball and we better have a look at it. This is the GS Ball :) that wonderful plot device from the anime that didn't amount to anything in the end haha. But hopefully that won't be the case here. Mr. Pokemon wants us to deliver it to Kurt, believing that he might know more about it.
When Kurt see it, he notices that it is broken and he can repair it. We'll wait for him by the shrine in Ilex Forest. Kurt joins us and we place the GS Ball on the shrine...and the time traveller appears, Level 47. I remember I was disappointed to learn that Celebi couldn't be found in the old games way back, except via some special event or special means. Or you'd see it in that Pokemon 4Ever movie :)
ZYGARDE
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A.k.a the "green Dunsparce" seen by that woman. We going back to Mt. Mortar. Make your way to the Lower Area's northwest corner (you must use that descending ladder in the upper section of Area A which brings you here) and follow the path to the right. At the end of it is a hidden area and this is where we find the Dunsparce wannabe :) Level 70. I've only heard about this Pokemon in Sun/Moon, where you go around finding those green cells? I didn't get the chance to encounter it there or any other game except for this one haha so hooray! What the hell is it supposed to be anyway??
LUGIA
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Last legendary, gotta go out with a bang :) remember the Nobely's Mansion? Head back there, master is home now. Swanky place. The master is Expert S and Elijah is with him. We will receive the Silver Wing from Elijah, one of 2 that Expert S found, as proof of our friendship. Much appreciated! Time for the Whirl Islands, bring a Pokemon that can take care of the whirlpools and knows Flash. There are 4 islands. The one we want is the top right island.
WHIRL ISLANDS (Top Right Island)
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(1st Area)
Pokemon Found
Zubat, Golbat, Kingler, Seel, Dewgong
Make your way to the descending ladder in the northwest corner. Unless you can walk through walls, don't jump down the ledge to the south for that other descending ladder and item (Ultra Ball) or you'll end up on another island and have get back here.
(2nd Area)
Pokemon Found
same
Follow the path south to another descending ladder.
(Bottom Area)
Pokemon Found
same
Down the waterfall to chamber entrance below. A Sage is blocking it, but once he sees the Silver Wing he'll let us through. Behold the Diving Pokemon, Level 65. Very first game I got to play (even though I only had it for a day or 2) was Silver version, so it's always good to see Lugia. Nice way to end the search for legendary Pokemon :) you are free to explore the rest of the Whirl Islands. Other than some items and the Pokemon I've indicated, I don't think there's anything left after reaching Lugia.
Which means, ladies and gentlemen, this is the end of the walkthrough! That was quite the game, good grief. 3 whole regions and some extra places. Hours of gameplay for the whole family :) I had no problem with the look and design, except for those glitches. Not being able to Fly between all the cities in Tyron and not at all in Johto was a major disappointment. Made travelling back and forth not fun. Not exactly sure why. The Battle Department feature was cool, getting to choose whether or not to battle someone so that you can fight in whatever order you like. Sucks that the final tournament wasn't unlocked though.
As for the story, I had some of the same issues here as I had with Mega Power's story. But I'll say Resolute's story is slightly better. Just spoiled by too many unnecessary battles at points in the game where the plot could've been advanced without a battle needed. Perhaps someone on the creative team really loves throwaway battles, because that was the deal with Mega Power.
I also don't understand how a game this massive didn't have a more detailed walkthrough. To any creators reading this who are lucky enough to find people willing to team up with you for your games, please make sure to have room on your teams for people who work on the story (if you are not a strong storyteller) and people who work on the walkthrough for your games. If you have trouble finding someone to help with that, I'm here. My contact details are at the end of this Notepad doc.
That's all my feedback for this game. How about yours? What did you think of Pokemon Resolute? Please send any comments, thoughts and feedback you may have to the creator. The thread for the game is still active at the PokeCommunity site. If you have any feedback for this walkthrough, if you found it to be helpful (and maybe entertaining enough) you can send that my way via email or drop me a Private Message at the PokeCommunity.
Check out Knuckle San's website https://www.gbahacks.com if you're looking for ROMhacks and fan-made games. Also a great place to ask for help if you're stuck in a game or are looking for recommendations.
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HOUSE OF SOUNDS: This is the first of 2 music set series that I started putting out in June 2019. In this series I play house tunes from my collection which I've had since my high school days. Mainly South African house music but there's room for international jams too. Old and new. If you're a fellow fan who loves to move and groove or just bop your head in time with the beats, I hope you'll check out this series :)
House of Sounds Bit Chute Playlist:
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House of Sounds Vault Bit Chute Playlist:
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COUNTING ELECTRIC SHEEP: The second music set series, started just after House of Sounds. This one features anime and video game music. Opening themes, ending themes, songs from official soundtracks etc. It would certainly fit right in as something a resident from Animango City would be listening to :) if you like anime and manga as much as I do then this might be the series for you.
Counting Electric Sheep playlist:
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I upload both series to Bit Chute, DTube and the Internet Archive currently. As time goes on I aim to upload to other places too e.g SoundCloud:
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POKEMON - THE JOURNEY OF JANICE: This was an idea I had in early 2019 which I had hoped to turn into a story for a ROMhack someday. I shared the idea around to see if anyone would be interested in teaming up with me to create the game. Months went by, there were people who liked the idea but I didn't hear from anyone who actually wanted to work with me. So I decided to spin out a story from the idea and post it chapter by chapter in the FanFiction section at the PokeCommunity site. That version of the story is a rework of the original form, which looks one of my walkthroughs haha. I'll put a link to that original below if you're interested in seeing it but I'll encourage you to follow the reworked version because I'll be changing stuff there.
Journey of Janice (original) [30 Nov 2019 edit]:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1o8I3DJl2DOn5RstL8WRCt2lW2etgKtI9
Journey of Janice (rework):
https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=427531
Until we meet again for another walkthrough, take care!
Allen Chingonzoh
Friday 22 November 2019