Appendix:Gold and Silver walkthrough/Section 11

Mahogany Town

Mahogany Town is a small, quiet town in northern Johto. On your first visit, the Mahogany Gym is blocked off, and a man at the town's east end prevents travel to Route 43. There is no official Poké Mart here, but the shop in the center of town sells odd items (like TinyMushroom and SlowpokeTail) as well as the standard Poké Balls and Potions. With nothing else to do, head up north to the Lake of Rage.

Route 43

Route 43 stretches between Mahogany Town and Lake of Rage.
There are two paths to reach the lake. Traveling through the guardhouse will cost Trainers $1000, since a pair of Rocket grunts jumps you as soon as you step inside. The grassy trail alongside the pond is just as long, but doesn't require payment to pass. Whichever way you choose, continue north to the Lake of Rage.

Lake of Rage

Once you reach the lake, save your game. Surf to the center to battle the red Gyarados. It isn't necessary to capture it, thought not a bad idea. After the battle, it drops a Red Scale; show this to Mr. Pokémon on Route 30 and he will give you an Exp Share.

Step onto the shore, and you'll see Lance reading the nearby sign. Speak to him to learn more about Team Rocket's plans, and head back to Mahogany. Visit the shop again, and Lance will show you the entrance to the Rocket hideout.

Rocket Hideout

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