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title=Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Prima's Official Strategy Guide | | |title=Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Prima's Official Strategy Guide | ||
image=Prima Official Strategy Guide HGSS.png | | |image=Prima Official Strategy Guide HGSS.png | ||
image_size=200px | | |image_size=200px | ||
ISBN=9780307468031 | | |ISBN=9780307468031 | ||
publisher=[[Prima Games]] | | |publisher=[[Prima Games]] | ||
author=[[The Pokémon Company International]] | | |author=[[The Pokémon Company International]] | ||
published=March 14, 2010 | | |published=March 14, 2010 | ||
previous=[[Pokémon Platinum: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] | | |previous=[[Pokémon Platinum: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] | ||
next=[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Pokédex]] | |next=[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Pokédex]] | ||
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''Bonus! Double-sided poster inside'' | ''Bonus! Double-sided poster inside'' | ||
==Contents== | |||
The cover of the book features {{ga|Ethan}}, {{ga|Lyra}}, the [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Johto]], {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, {{p|Totodile}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, and {{p|Lugia}}. This book primarily covers the pre-Elite Four part of the game for HeartGold and SoulSilver. | |||
The book includes: | |||
* Full walkthrough with maps, covering each area with maps, screenshots, and text | |||
* Details the game up to the defeat of the Pokémon League | |||
* A Pokédex showing details for the Pokémon that can be found in the Johto region | |||
* A mini-poster with the area map | |||
* A guide to the Pokéathlon, Link Play, Pokéwalker, Safari Zone, and Adventure Data. | |||
This book was released on March 14, 2010 and is ISBN 0307468038. | |||
==Trivia== | |||
===Errors=== | |||
* On page 32, it states that {{a|Static}} can be activated by physical attacks; however, Static is activated by [[Contact|contact moves]], not physical moves. | |||
* On page 39, it states that the [[Shell Bell]] heals 1/8 of damage received; however, it heals 1/8 of damage inflicted by the holder. | |||
* On page 135, {{tc|Super Nerd}} Markus in [[Mt. Mortar]] is spelled as Super Nerd Marcus. | |||
* On page 160, on a page about the [[Dragon's Den]], it states "''According to the Master and the other old men at the Shrine, Lance [...] is Clair's older brother. The two are siblings and related to the Master.''" However, while the {{OBP|Master|Dragon Tamer clan}} does mention that he is [[Clair]]'s grandfather,<ref>"Clair appears to have learned an invaluable lesson from you. I thank you as her grandfather." - Master (Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver)</ref> his and Clair's specific relation to [[Lance]] is not mentioned. | |||
** In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, two comments that are registered in the [[Fame Checker]] imply that Lance is the grandson of the Master<ref>"<sc>Lance</sc>'s grandfather is thought to be the elder of a famous clan of dragon masters." - [[Pokémon Journal]] (Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen)</ref> and the cousin of Clair<ref>"From what I've heard, <sc>Lance</sc> has a cousin who's a <sc>Gym Leader</sc> somewhere far away." - Kid (Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen)</ref> (not her brother as stated in this book). | |||
** In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], Clair and Lance are confirmed to be cousins. | |||
* On page 225 and page 341, [[Pamtre Berry|Pamtre Berries]] are not listed as being obtainable in a {{DL|Union Room|Spin Trade}}. | |||
==References== | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:42, 25 October 2023
| Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Prima's Official Strategy Guide | |
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| ISBN: | 9780307468031 |
| Published: | March 14, 2010 |
| Publisher: | Prima Games |
| Author: | The Pokémon Company International |
| Preceded By: | Pokémon Platinum: Prima's Official Strategy Guide |
| Succeeded By: | Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Pokédex |
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Prima's Official Strategy Guide is a guidebook for Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver published by Prima Games in March 2010.
Blurb
Haven't been to Johto in a while? Then welcome back, fearless Pokémon Trainer!
Pokémon turns back the clock to take you back to a land filled with excitement—the Johto region—in a brand-new adventure for the Nintendo DS! And this guide will start you out with:
- A detailed walkthrough that chronicles every Pokémon you'll meet, every Trainer you'll face, and every obstacle you'll need to overcome!
- A Johto-specific Pokédex that gives you the numbers on Pokémon you haven't seen in the wild for years!
- Detailed charts listing items, moves, Berries, strengths, weaknesses, and more, right at your fingertips!
Travel back to where it all began, but make sure to take this guide with you so you'll never get lost!
Bonus! Double-sided poster inside
Contents
The cover of the book features Ethan, Lyra, the Gym Leaders of Johto, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Ho-Oh, and Lugia. This book primarily covers the pre-Elite Four part of the game for HeartGold and SoulSilver.
The book includes:
- Full walkthrough with maps, covering each area with maps, screenshots, and text
- Details the game up to the defeat of the Pokémon League
- A Pokédex showing details for the Pokémon that can be found in the Johto region
- A mini-poster with the area map
- A guide to the Pokéathlon, Link Play, Pokéwalker, Safari Zone, and Adventure Data.
This book was released on March 14, 2010 and is ISBN 0307468038.
Trivia
Errors
- On page 32, it states that Static can be activated by physical attacks; however, Static is activated by contact moves, not physical moves.
- On page 39, it states that the Shell Bell heals 1/8 of damage received; however, it heals 1/8 of damage inflicted by the holder.
- On page 135, Super Nerd Markus in Mt. Mortar is spelled as Super Nerd Marcus.
- On page 160, on a page about the Dragon's Den, it states "According to the Master and the other old men at the Shrine, Lance [...] is Clair's older brother. The two are siblings and related to the Master." However, while the Master does mention that he is Clair's grandfather,[1] his and Clair's specific relation to Lance is not mentioned.
- In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, two comments that are registered in the Fame Checker imply that Lance is the grandson of the Master[2] and the cousin of Clair[3] (not her brother as stated in this book).
- In Pokémon Masters EX, Clair and Lance are confirmed to be cousins.
- On page 225 and page 341, Pamtre Berries are not listed as being obtainable in a Spin Trade.
References
- ↑ "Clair appears to have learned an invaluable lesson from you. I thank you as her grandfather." - Master (Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver)
- ↑ "Lance's grandfather is thought to be the elder of a famous clan of dragon masters." - Pokémon Journal (Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen)
- ↑ "From what I've heard, Lance has a cousin who's a Gym Leader somewhere far away." - Kid (Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen)
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