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Guide and Walkthrough (GBC) by Eevee-Trainer / \_Cecilia\_ (25)
Pokémon Crystal

Guide and Walkthrough (GBC) by Eevee-Trainer / \_Cecilia\_ (25)

Complete Pokémon Crystal Johto walkthrough covering all Gym Leaders, Team Rocket encounters, and legendary Pokémon like Lugia and Ho-Oh.

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Complete Pokémon Crystal Johto walkthrough covering all Gym Leaders, Team Rocket encounters, and legendary Pokémon like Lugia and Ho-Oh.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Zephyr Badge - Game Start-Up and New Bark Town: Begin your journey in New Bark Town, learn the basics, and receive your starter Pokémon.
  2. 2
    Zephyr Badge - Meeting Mr. Pokemon: Travel to Route 30 to meet Mr. Pokemon and receive the mysterious National Pokédex.
  3. 3
    Zephyr Badge - Route 31 (and some side areas): Navigate Route 31, encountering wild Pokémon and trainers on your way to Violet City.
  4. 4
    Zephyr Badge - Violet City, Sprout Tower, and The Gym: Explore Violet City, challenge Falkner in the Violet Gym for the Zephyr Badge, and ascend Sprout Tower.
  5. 5
    Hive Badge - To Azalea Town!: Head west from Violet City towards Azalea Town, traversing Union Cave and Route 22.
  6. 6
    Hive Badge - Azaleas, Slowpokes, and A Gym: Deal with Team Rocket in Azalea Town, rescue the Slowpokes, and challenge Bugsy for the Hive Badge.
  7. 7
    Plain Badge - A Rival, A Forest, and A Daycare: Continue to Ilex Forest, encounter your rival, and utilize the Daycare Center in Azalea Town.
  8. 8
    Plain Badge - A Golden City: Arrive in Goldenrod City, the largest city in Johto, and prepare for its challenges.
  9. 9
    Fog Badge - Watering Pokemon and Catching Bugs: Obtain the Squirtbottle to water a special tree and participate in the Bug-Catching Contest.
  10. 10
    Fog Badge - Ecruteak City: Where Past and Present Meet: Journey to Ecruteak City, a town steeped in history and home to the Kimono Girls.
  11. 11
    Storm Badge - A Trip to the Coast: Travel south from Ecruteak City to Olivine City, a coastal town.
  12. 12
    Storm Badge - A Lighthouse and An Ocean Crossing: Investigate the Glitter Lighthouse and prepare for your voyage across the sea.
  13. 13
    Mineral Badge - The Sound of Clashing Steel: Head to Cianwood City and challenge Chuck, the Fighting-type Gym Leader, for the Mineral Badge.
  14. 14
    Glacier Badge - To Mahogany Town!: Make your way to Mahogany Town, a town with a dark secret.
  15. 15
    Glacier Badge - Ousting Team Rocket: Confront Team Rocket's operations in Mahogany Town and the nearby Lake of Rage.
  16. 16
    Glacier Badge - A Bone-Chilling Gym Battle!: Challenge Pryce in the Mahogany Gym for the Glacier Badge.
  17. 17
    Rising Badge - The Rocket Radio Ruckus!: Return to Goldenrod City to stop Team Rocket's radio tower scheme.
  18. 18
    Rising Badge - The Guardian of the Skies, Ho-Oh! (Gold Version): In Pokémon Crystal (Gold Version), you can encounter the legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh.
  19. 19
    Rising Badge - The Guardian of the Seas, Lugia! (Silver Version): In Pokémon Crystal (Silver Version), you can encounter the legendary Pokémon Lugia.
  20. 20
    Rising Badge - Route 44 and Ice Path: Traverse Route 44 and the treacherous Ice Path on your way to Blackthorn City.
  21. 21
    Rising Badge - Gold in the Dragon's Den: Explore the Dragon's Den and face its challenges to earn the Rising Badge.
  22. 22
    Road to the Pokemon League!: Prepare yourself for the ultimate challenge as you approach the Pokémon League.
  23. 23
    The Indigo Plateau!: Challenge the Elite Four and the Champion at the Indigo Plateau to become the Pokémon League Champion.
Tips
  • Pay attention to wild Pokémon encounter rates, which vary by route and time of day.
  • Utilize the Pokémon Daycare to level up your Pokémon efficiently.
  • Stock up on Potions and Poké Balls before challenging Gym Leaders.
  • Remember to save your game frequently, especially before important battles.
  • The legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh and Lugia are exclusive to specific versions of Pokémon Crystal.

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