Appendix:HeartGold and SoulSilver walkthrough/Section 4

This is the Bulbapedia walkthrough for Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
These pages follow the remade Nintendo DS iteration, not Pokémon Gold and Silver. The guide for those games can be found here.

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Route 32

Route 32

The Ruins of Alph

Ruins of Alph, Interior

Route 32 is a lengthy road that runs south along the shore from Violet City to Union Cave. A path on the north end leads west to the mysterious Ruins of Alph.

Trainers

Trainer Pokémon Youngster Albert Reward: $128 Rattata♂ Lv.6 No item Zubat♂ Lv.8 No item Picnicker Liz Reward: $128 Nidoran♀ Lv.8 No item Camper Roland Reward: $144 Nidoran♂ Lv.9 No item Fisherman Henry Reward: $256 Poliwag♂ Lv.8 No item Poliwag♂ Lv.8 No item Fisherman Justin Reward: $160 Magikarp♂ Lv.5 No item Magikarp♂ Lv.5 No item Magikarp♂ Lv.15 No item Magikarp♂ Lv.5 No item Fisherman Ralph Reward: $320 Goldeen♂ Lv.10 No item Youngster Gordon Reward: $160 Wooper♂ Lv.10 No item Bird Keeper Peter Reward: $256 Pidgey♂ Lv.6 No item Pidgey♂ Lv.6 No item Spearow♂ Lv.8 No item Trainers with a telephone symbol by their names will give their Pokégear number to the player, and may call or be called for a rematch with higher-level Pokémon.

Available Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Rattata HG SS Grass 4, 6 35% 40% 0% Rattata HG SS Grass 4 0% 0% 30% Rattata HG SS Grass 6 5% 0% 0% Rattata HG SS Grass 4-6 0% 10% 0% Ekans HG SS Grass 4 30% Zubat HG SS Grass 4 5% 0% 5% Bellsprout HG SS Grass 6 30% 30% 20% Mareep HG SS Grass 6 20% 20% 10% Hoppip HG SS Grass 6 10% 10% 0% Wooper HG SS Grass 6 0% 0% 35% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Items

Item Location Games Miracle Seed Northeast part of the route, from the man north of the first grass patch  HG  SS  Repel Southwest of the hill, in the grass patch west of Picnicker Liz  HG  SS  Great Ball ×2 Southwest of the pier, in the tall grass Outside the Union Cave entrance (hidden)  HG  SS  TM09 (Bullet Seed) On the southwest cliff  HG  SS  Poison Barb Dead-end path behind the Pokémon Center, from FriedaFr  HG  SS  Relax Ribbon Dead-end path behind the Pokémon Center; from FriedaFr, after meeting all seven Week Siblings  HG  SS  Old Rod Pokémon Center; from the Fishing Guru  HG  SS  Lure Ball ×2 Pokémon Center; from the Apricorn enthusiast  HG  SS  Later visit TM05 (Roar) From the man on the northern hill (requires Cut)  HG  SS  Super Potion On the northern hill, west of the man who gives out TM05 (requires Cut)  HG  SS  Heart Scale East of the pier, on the smaller rock near the pillar under the train bridge (hidden; requires Surf)  HG  SS  Shell Bell Southeast of the Union Cave entrance, beyond a breakable rock (requires Rock Smash)  HG  SS

Ruins of Alph

The grounds where the Ruins of Alph are located can be reached from Route 32 to the east and Route 36 to the north. There are four interior chambers. Each chamber holds a puzzle in which tiles must be arranged to show the image of a specific Pokémon species. Completing each puzzle causes a series of Unown forms to begin appearing in the large hall beneath the complex. The mysterious Pokémon species appears in many different forms that all resemble letters of the alphabet. Unown's encounter rate is evenly divided among all unlocked forms.

Each chamber also features a message in Unown script on the rear wall. Deciphering this message and using the correct item or field move reveals a doorway to hidden room filled with items.

Trainers
Trainer Pokémon Accessed from Union Cave (requires Surf) Psychic Nathan Reward: $832 Girafarig♂ Lv.26 No item Trainers with a telephone symbol by their names will give their Pokégear number to the player, and may call or be called for a rematch with higher-level Pokémon.

Available Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Natu HG SS Grass 18, 20, 22, 24 90% Smeargle HG SS Grass 20, 22 10% Fishing Poliwag HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 15% Magikarp HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 85% After clearing at least one puzzle Unown HG SS Cave 5 100% After obtaining all 26 alphabetic Unown forms, completing all 4 tile puzzles, and unlocking all 4 secret rooms Unown HG SS Cave 5 50% Unown HG SS Cave 5 50% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Items

Exterior Item Location Games Potion Northeast area, in the southernmost of three buildings, next to the west wall  HG  SS  Great Ball Near the east gate, on a lone rock south of the path, next to a group of five rocks (hidden)  HG  SS  TinyMushroom Two steps east of the western pond, on a bit of darker-colored dirt (hidden)  HG  SS  Unown Report From a Scientist in the underground hall, after solving the first puzzle  HG  SS  Later visit Rare Candy Northwest area, on a solid rock partially hidden behind the northwesternmost structure (hidden; requires Rock Smash)  HG  SS  Hyper Potion North side of the western pond (requires Rock Smash)  HG  SS  Nugget Southwest hill, on the small rock two steps north of the grassy area (hidden; accessed via Union Cave)  HG  SS  Big Mushroom Southwest hill, on the southwesternmost smaller rock south of the cave exit (hidden; accessed via Union Cave)  HG  SS  Hidden rooms Item Location Games Oran Berry North chamber  HG  SS  Pecha Berry North chamber  HG  SS  Heal Powder North chamber  HG  SS  EnergyPowder North chamber  HG  SS  Sitrus Berry Southeast chamber (requires Surf)  HG  SS  Moon Stone Southeast chamber (requires Surf)  HG  SS  Heal Powder Southeast chamber (requires Surf)  HG  SS  Energy Root Southeast chamber (requires Surf)  HG  SS  Life Orb West chamber (requires Surf)  HG  SS  Leppa Berry West chamber (requires Surf)  HG  SS  Revival Herb West chamber (requires Surf)  HG  SS  Charcoal West chamber (requires Surf)  HG  SS  Leppa Berry Southwest chamber (requires Surf, Strength)  HG  SS  Mystic Water Southwest chamber (requires Surf, Strength)  HG  SS  Stardust Southwest chamber (requires Surf, Strength)  HG  SS  Star Piece Southwest chamber (requires Surf, Strength)  HG  SS

North chamber

The north chamber is the only one accessible at first. Examine the text on the rear wall to find a single word: ESCAPE. Using an Escape Rope here reveals a hidden doorway. The room behind holds an Oran Berry, Pecha Berry, Heal Powder, and an EnergyPowder. Dropping down through the hole at the back wall leads to a hidden room above the underground hall, where a message in Unown script can be found on the floor:

OUR CLAN ENGRAVED WORDS IN THIS PLACE
Our clan engraved words in this place

In the entry room, a bit of text beside the puzzle hints at the Pokémon's identity. Move the tiles to their proper place to reveal the Pokémon's image and complete the puzzle. Doing so causes the floor to fall away, dropping you into the underground hall where the first ten forms of Unown have awakened. This draws the attention of a researcher, who notices your talent for archaeology and gives you the Unown Report. This device records the limited data available on each of the Unown forms.

Puzzle	Hint	Pokémon		Unown Forms Unlocked
#1 (North)	This Pokémon hides on the seafloor and watches the shore with eyes on its back.		Kabuto
#2 (Southeast)	This Pokémon knew no fear and flew as it pleased through the skies long ago.		Aerodactyl
#3 (West)	This Pokémon, with feathers of seven colors, flies through the sky, according to legend.		Ho-Oh
#4 (Southwest)	A ten-legged Pokémon that swims on the bottom of the sea and eats plankton.		Omanyte

Southeast chamber

The southeast chamber can be accessed after obtaining HM03 (Surf). Examine the text on the rear wall to find a single word: LIGHT. Using the move Flash here will reveal another hidden doorway. The room behind holds a Sitrus Berry, Moon Stone, Heal Powder, and an Energy Root. Dropping down through the hole at the back wall leads to a second hidden room above the underground hall, where another message in Unown script can be found on the floor:

OUR CLAN CREATED POKEMON STATUE OUTSIDE
Our clan created Pokémon statue outside

In the entry room, move the tiles to reveal an image of Aerodactyl, and the floor falls away. Completing this puzzle causes five more Unown forms to appear in the underground hall.

West chamber

The western chamber can only be accessed through Union Cave, after obtaining HM03 (Surf). Examine the text on the rear wall to find a single word: HO OH. Positioning a Ho-Oh in the first party slot will reveal another hidden doorway. The room behind holds a Life Orb, Leppa Berry, Revival Herb, and a Charcoal. Dropping down through the hole at the back wall leads to a third hidden room above the underground hall, where another message in Unown script can be found on the floor:

WE HUMANS NEED TO WALK WITH THEM
We humans need to walk with them
WE LEAVE HERE FOR THE SAKE OF THEM
We leave here for the sake of them

In the entry room, move the tiles to reveal an image of Ho-Oh, and the floor falls away. Completing this puzzle causes four more Unown forms to appear.

Southwest chamber

The southwest chamber can only be accessed through Union Cave, after obtaining HM03 (Surf) and HM04 (Strength). Examine the text on the rear wall to find a single word: WATER. Attempting to use a Water Stone here will reveal another hidden doorway. The room behind holds a Leppa Berry, Mystic Water, Stardust, and a Star Piece. Dropping down through the hole at the back wall leads to another hidden room above the underground hall, where a final message in Unown script can be found on the floor:

THEY POSSESS POWER TO SENSE WITH MIND AND REJECT OUTSIDE
They possess power to sense with mind and reject outside

In the entry room, move the tiles to reveal an image of Omanyte, and the floor falls away. Completing this puzzle causes the final seven Unown forms to appear.

Scheming for SlowpokeTails

As you approach the southern end of the route, you see a shady man loitering around to the west of the Pokémon Center. If spoken to, he tries to sell you a "tasty, nutritious SlowpokeTail" for the special price of $1,000,000. When he realizes that you do not have the cash, he shooes you away.

Fishing Guru 1

Visit the Pokémon Center to rest your weary team and prepare for the upcoming cave. Speak to the Fisherman near the counter to receive an Old Rod. With this fishing rod, you can now cast your line at any body of water to reel in Water-type Pokémon. The Old Rod is a low-end model, and is often only able to hook Magikarp.

Union Cave

Union Cave, 1F

Union Cave, B1F

Union Cave, B2F

Union Cave is a small cave on the southern end of Johto's peninsula, located between Routes 32 and 33. The ground-level tunnel simply connects the two routes together. Seawater wells up from underground in several areas, initially blocking access to the deepest parts of the cave. Exploring the lower levels at a later point reveals two more exits that lead back to the Ruins of Alph.

Trainers

1F Trainer Pokémon 1F Firebreather Ray Reward: $288 Vulpix♀ Lv.9 No item Hiker Daniel Reward: $352 Onix♂ Lv.11 No item Hiker Russel Reward: $256 Geodude♂ Lv.4 No item Geodude♂ Lv.6 No item Geodude♂ Lv.8 No item Firebreather Bill Reward: $192 Koffing♂ Lv.6 No item Koffing♂ Lv.6 No item Poké Maniac Larry Reward: $704 Slowpoke♂ Lv.11 No item Trainers with a telephone symbol by their names will give their Pokégear number to the player, and may call or be called for a rematch with higher-level Pokémon. B1F Trainer Pokémon B1F (North) Hiker Leonard Reward: $800 Geodude♂ Lv.23 No item Machop♂ Lv.25 No item Hiker Phillip Reward: $800 Geodude♂ Lv.23 No item Graveler♂ Lv.25 No item B1F (South) Poké Maniac Andrew Reward: $1536 Marowak♂ Lv.24 No item Marowak♂ Lv.24 No item Poké Maniac Calvin Reward: $1664 Kangaskhan♀ Lv.26 No item Trainers with a telephone symbol by their names will give their Pokégear number to the player, and may call or be called for a rematch with higher-level Pokémon. B2F Trainer Pokémon B2F Ace Trainer Nick Reward: $1560 Charmander♂ Lv.26 No item Squirtle♂ Lv.26 No item Bulbasaur♂ Lv.26 No item Ace Trainer Gwen Reward: $1320 Eevee♂ Lv.26 No item Vaporeon♂ Lv.22 No item Flareon♂ Lv.22 No item Jolteon♂ Lv.22 No item Ace Trainer Emma Reward: $1680 Poliwhirl♀ Lv.28 No item Trainers with a telephone symbol by their names will give their Pokégear number to the player, and may call or be called for a rematch with higher-level Pokémon.

Available Pokémon

1F Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Rattata HG SS Cave 4 10% Rattata HG SS Cave 4, 6 40% Sandshrew HG SS Cave 6 30% Zubat HG SS Cave 5, 7 25% Geodude HG SS Cave 6 30% Onix HG SS Cave 6 5% Fishing Magikarp HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 85% Goldeen HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 15% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here. B1F Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Rattata HG SS Cave 6 5% Rattata HG SS Cave 6, 8 35% Sandshrew HG SS Cave 8 30% Zubat HG SS Cave 7, 9 25% Geodude HG SS Cave 8 30% Onix HG SS Cave 8 10% Fishing Magikarp HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 85% Goldeen HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 15% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Items

Item Location Games 1F X Attack Northwest area  HG  SS  Great Ball East-central area, near Firebreather Bill  HG  SS  Potion West-central area, north side of the largest pool  HG  SS  Parlyz Heal East of the largest pool, on a stalagmite (hidden)  HG  SS  Awakening Southeast area, near the exit to Route 33  HG  SS  B1F X Defend North; north of the stairs from 1F  HG  SS  X Speed North; on a lone rock near the south wall (hidden)  HG  SS  TM39 (Rock Tomb) North; southwest corner  HG  SS  Later visit Big Pearl 1F; West of the largest pool, on a stalagmite on a bit of dry land (hidden; requires Surf)  HG  SS  Revive B1F; Northeast area, on a small stalagmite northeast of Hiker Leonard (hidden; requires Surf)  HG  SS  Elixir B2F; Northeast corner (requires Surf)  HG  SS  Hyper Potion B2F; East-central ridge (requires Surf)  HG  SS  Calcium B2F; West-central ridge, northwest of Ace Trainer Gwen (hidden; requires Surf)  HG  SS  Ultra Ball B2F; Southwest area, on a stalagmite a few steps northwest of Ace Trainer Emma (hidden; requires Surf)  HG  SS

1F

Go west to reach an X Attack in the northwest area. Continue northward to battle Firebreather Ray, then take the stairs down to B1F.

B1F (North)

Go north to reach an X Defend, then pick up TM39 (Rock Tomb) in the southwest corner. The rest of the area cannot be explored without using Surf, so backtrack up the stairs to 1F.

Return to the Ruins
Requires: HM03 (Surf), HM04 (Strength) Return later and use Surf to cross the water and reach two branching paths. The northern tunnel leads to the western part of the Ruins of Alph, which houses the third puzzle and the area's only patch of tall grass. The southern tunnel is blocked by a boulder; using Strength to clear a path leads to the fourth puzzle in the southwest part of the ruins.

1F

Go south to battle Hiker Daniel, then move southeastward to fight Hiker Russell. Turn south to reach Firebreather Bill; defeat him and collect the Great Ball in the corner to the south. Go west to pick up a Potion, then continue southward. Battle Poké Maniac Larry, then turn southeastward to reach an Awakening near the exit.

Down to the Depths

Requires: HM03 (Surf) Return later and use Surf to cross the pool of water in the southwest area. B1F (South) Battle Poké Maniac Andrew and Surf eastward. Climb down the ladder next to Poké Maniac Calvin. B2F Cross the water to reach an Elixir in the northeast area. Sail southward to reach Ace Trainer Nick and a Hyper Potion on the east-central ridge. Go northwestward across the water to battle Ace Trainer Gwen, then head south to fight Ace Trainer Emma. On Fridays, a wild Lapras wanders its way in from the sea and appears in the southern-most pool. Types: Water Ice Ability: Water Absorb or Shell Armor Held item: None Lapras♂/♀ Lv.20 Confuse Ray Ghost Status   --       Ice Shard Ice Physical   --       Water Pulse Water Special   --       Body Slam Normal Physical   --

Route 33

Route 33

Route 33 is a short path that leads west from Union Cave to Azalea Town. A pair of Apricorn Trees grow in the southeast.

Trainers
Trainer Pokémon Hiker Anthony Reward: $352 Geodude♂ Lv.11 No item Machop♂ Lv.11 No item Trainers with a telephone symbol by their names will give their Pokégear number to the player, and may call or be called for a rematch with higher-level Pokémon.

Available Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Rattata HG SS Grass 6-7 40% 0% 60% Rattata HG SS Grass 4, 6-7 0% 45% 0% Rattata HG SS Grass 6 10% 0% 30% Rattata HG SS Grass 4, 6 0% 15% 0% Spearow HG SS Grass 6 20% 20% 0% Ekans HG SS Grass 7 30% Zubat HG SS Grass 4 5% 0% 0% Zubat HG SS Grass 4, 6, 8 0% 0% 40% Hoppip HG SS Grass 6, 8 35% 35% 0% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Items
Item Location Games Pnk Apricorn Southeast of the Union Cave exit, on the western tree (daily)  HG  SS  Blk Apricorn Southeast of the Union Cave exit, on the eastern tree (daily)  HG  SS

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