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Guide and Walkthrough (GBC) by Eevee-Trainer / \_Cecilia\_ (8)
Pokémon Crystal

Guide and Walkthrough (GBC) by Eevee-Trainer / \_Cecilia\_ (8)

Complete Johto walkthrough for Pokémon Crystal, covering Zephyr, Hive, and Plain Badges, including Azalea Town and Route 31.

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Complete Johto walkthrough for Pokémon Crystal, covering Zephyr, Hive, and Plain Badges, including Azalea Town and Route 31.

  • You must have started the game in New Bark Town.
  • You must have met Mr. Pokemon and received the Mystery Egg.
  • You must have defeated the first Gym Leader in Violet City to obtain the Zephyr Badge.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Zephyr Badge - Game Start-Up and New Bark Town: Begin your journey in New Bark Town, receive your starter Pokémon from Professor Elm, and head north to Route 29.
  2. 2
    Zephyr Badge - Meeting Mr. Pokemon: Travel east to Route 30, then north to Route 31. Follow the path to Cherrygrove City, then head north to Violet City.
  3. 3
    Zephyr Badge - Route 31 (and some side areas): Explore Route 31, encountering wild Pokémon and trainers.
  4. 4
    Zephyr Badge - Violet City, Sprout Tower, and The Gym: Challenge the Violet City Gym Leader, Falkner, to earn the Zephyr Badge. Explore Sprout Tower to find the HM05 (Flash).
  5. 5
    Hive Badge - To Azalea Town!: Depart Violet City and travel south on Route 32, then west on Route 33 towards Azalea Town.
  6. 6
    Hive Badge - Azaleas, Slowpokes, and A Gym: In Azalea Town, you'll encounter Team Rocket. Navigate through Ilex Forest to find Kurt and help with the Slowpoke. Challenge the Azalea Town Gym Leader, Bugsy, to earn the Hive Badge.
  7. 7
    Plain Badge - A Rival, A Forest, and A Daycare: After obtaining the Hive Badge, head west from Azalea Town onto Route 2. You will encounter your rival. Continue west to Goldenrod City.
  8. 8
    Plain Badge - A Golden City: Explore Goldenrod City, visit the Radio Tower, and prepare to challenge the Goldenrod City Gym Leader, Whitney, to earn the Plain Badge.
Tips
  • Stock up on Potions and Poké Balls before heading into new routes.
  • Talk to NPCs (non-player characters) for helpful hints and items.
  • Save your game frequently, especially before challenging Gym Leaders or entering new areas.
  • Pay attention to the time of day, as certain Pokémon only appear at specific times.
  • Zephyr Badge (allows use of Cut outside of battle, increases Speed of Pokémon).
  • Hive Badge (allows use of Strength outside of battle, increases Special Defense of Pokémon).
  • Plain Badge (allows use of Fly outside of battle, increases Special Attack of Pokémon).

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