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Plain Badge - A Golden City
Pokémon Crystal

Plain Badge - A Golden City

A complete walkthrough for Pokémon Crystal's Goldenrod City, detailing how to obtain the Plain Badge from Whitney, along with key items like the Coin Case and Bicycle.

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A complete walkthrough for Pokémon Crystal's Goldenrod City, detailing how to obtain the Plain Badge from Whitney, along with key items like the Coin Case and Bicycle.

Goldenrod City is a hub of activity, offering several useful items and services. You can obtain the Coin Case, Bicycle, TM50 (Nightmare), TM45 (Attract), and the Radio Card. The city also features trainers to battle and the Goldenrod Gym, led by Whitney.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Heal and Shop: Visit the Pokémon Center on the left upon entering the city to heal your Pokémon. The Department Store on the right offers various items. On the 5th floor, you can trade a Drowzee for a Machop.
  2. 2
    Coin Case: Head northwest to the Game Corner, then enter the Goldenrod Underground to the south. Battle trainers and find the Coin Case in the northeast area.
  3. 3
    Bicycle: Southeast of the Department Store is the bicycle shop. Speak to the man inside to receive a free Bicycle.
  4. 4
    TM50 (Nightmare): Go to the northern gatehouse and speak to the guard. He will give you a Spearow holding mail for Route 31. Delivering this mail will reward you with TM50 (Nightmare).
  5. 5
    Radio Card: On the west side of the city is the Radio Tower. Speak to the rightmost girl at the first-floor counter and answer five quiz questions correctly to receive the Radio Card for your PokéGear. The questions and answers are:
    • Can the Town Map be displayed on a PokéGear? - Yes
  6. 6
    Can Nidorina be female only? - Yes
  7. 7
    Does Kurt, the Poké Ball craftsman, use Aprikorn? - No
  8. 8
    Magikarp won't learn any TM move? - Yes
  9. 9
    Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk is a very popular program. Is Marie the co-host of the show? - No
  10. 10
    Goldenrod Gym: The Gym is located in the northeastern part of the city. Navigate through the trainers to reach the Gym Leader, Whitney.

Leader Whitney's Pokémon:

  • Clefairy (Level 18, Normal)
  • Miltank (Level 20, Normal)
Tips for Whitney
  • Clefairy can be annoying with moves like Mimic and Encore, but is generally not a major threat. Use Rock or Fighting-type Pokémon.
  • Miltank's Rollout can be powerful, and Attract can cause infatuation. Milk Drink heals Miltank. Focus on strong STAB moves.
  • Plain Badge
  • TM45 (Attract)
  • $2000

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