Appendix:HeartGold and SoulSilver walkthrough/Section 4

Azalea Town

As thanks for saving the Slowpoke, he rewards you with a Fast Ball. Kurt knows more about Apricorns than anyone, and from this point on you can bring him any number of Apricorns to have them transformed into custom Poké Balls by the next day. His granddaughter offers his phone number as a way to check on his progress. Apricorns come in seven different colors, each perfect for a specific type of Poké Ball.

Apricorn		Ball		Effect
	Blk Apricorn		Heavy Ball	Better for heavier Pokémon
	Blu Apricorn		Lure Ball	Better for Pokémon hooked by a fishing rod
	Grn Apricorn		Friend Ball	Makes a Pokémon more friendly
	Pnk Apricorn		Love Ball	Better for Pokémon of the opposite gender, but same species
	Red Apricorn		Level Ball	Better for lower-leveled Pokémon
	Wht Apricorn		Fast Ball	Better for faster Pokémon
	Ylw Apricorn		Moon Ball	Better for Pokémon that evolve with a Moon Stone

With the Rockets gone, it is now possible to challenge the Azalea Gym.

Azalea Gym

Azalea Gym

The Azalea Gym is crawling with Bug-type Pokémon. Fire-, Flying-, and Rock-type attacks all have an advantage when battling insects. The Gym's design includes several Spinarak-like lifts that crawl across planks suspended over large spider webs. At the entrance, take the southwest lift to reach the center platform. Ignore the blue switch here, and take the next lift to the northwest corner. Flip the switch here and take the lift to the west side of the center platform. Flip the red switch and ride the lift to the Gym Leader.

The biggest challenge with Bugsy is his Scyther. This mantis' high Attack lets it hit hard with U-turn before switching out. When used after Leer, this move inflicts even greater damage. Scyther's worst weakness is Rock. If none of your Pokémon know any Rock attacks, then you can use the TM39 from Union Cave to teach Rock Tomb, a move that lowers the target's Speed.

Azalea Gym Trainers Trainer Pokémon Bug Catcher Al Reward: $192 Caterpie♂ Lv.12 No item Weedle♂ Lv.12 No item Bug Catcher Benny Reward: $192 Weedle♂ Lv.7 No item Kakuna♂ Lv.9 No item Beedrill♂ Lv.12 No item Bug Catcher Josh Reward: $208 Paras♂ Lv.13 No item Twins Amy & Mimi Reward: $320 Ledyba♀ Lv.10 No item Spinarak♀ Lv.10 No item Leader Bugsy Azalea Gym HeartGold and SoulSilver Leader and Professor Bugsy Oak Azalea Gym HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $1800 Type: Bug Unknown Ability: Shed Skin Held item: None Metapod♀ Lv.15 Tackle Normal Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Bug Poison Ability: Shed Skin Held item: None Kakuna♀ Lv.15 Poison Sting Poison Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Bug Flying Ability: Technician Held item: Sitrus Berry Scyther♀ Lv.17 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Leer Normal Status   --       U-turn Bug Physical   --       Focus Energy Normal Status   --

Defeated, Bugsy awards you the Hive Badge, which ensures obedience from all Pokémon up to level 30, and enables the use of Cut in the field. He also hands over TM89 (U-turn) as a prize.

Rival battle 2

Be sure to rest up after defeating the Gym, as Silver ambushes you near the western gate.

If the player chose Chikorita:

Rival Silver Azalea Town HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $1152

Types: Ghost Poison Ability: Levitate Held item: None Gastly♂ Lv.14 Lick Ghost Physical   --       Spite Ghost Status   --       Mean Look Normal Status   --       Curse ??? Status   --       Types: Poison Flying Ability: Inner Focus Held item: None Zubat♂ Lv.16 Leech Life Bug Physical   --       Supersonic Normal Status   --       Astonish Ghost Physical   --       Bite Dark Physical   --       Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Blaze Held item: None Quilava♂ Lv.18 Leer Normal Status   --       SmokeScreen Normal Status   --       Ember Fire Special   --       Quick Attack Normal Physical   --

If the player chose Cyndaquil:

Rival Silver Azalea Town HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $1152

Types: Ghost Poison Ability: Levitate Held item: None Gastly♂ Lv.14 Lick Ghost Physical   --       Spite Ghost Status   --       Mean Look Normal Status   --       Curse ??? Status   --       Types: Poison Flying Ability: Inner Focus Held item: None Zubat♂ Lv.16 Leech Life Bug Physical   --       Supersonic Normal Status   --       Astonish Ghost Physical   --       Bite Dark Physical   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Torrent Held item: None Croconaw♂ Lv.18 Water Gun Water Special   --       Rage Normal Physical   --       Bite Dark Physical   --       Scary Face Normal Status   --

If the player chose Totodile:

Rival Silver Azalea Town HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $1152

Types: Ghost Poison Ability: Levitate Held item: None Gastly♂ Lv.14 Lick Ghost Physical   --       Spite Ghost Status   --       Mean Look Normal Status   --       Curse ??? Status   --       Types: Poison Flying Ability: Inner Focus Held item: None Zubat♂ Lv.16 Leech Life Bug Physical   --       Supersonic Normal Status   --       Astonish Ghost Physical   --       Bite Dark Physical   --       Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Overgrow Held item: None Bayleef♂ Lv.18 PoisonPowder Poison Status   --       Reflect Psychic Status   --       Synthesis Grass Status   --       Razor Leaf Grass Physical   --

Ilex Forest

Ilex Forest

Ilex Forest is a natural maze. The large, shadowy forest has become so overgrown in recent years that many young trees have taken root. One of these wayward saplings blocks the trail leading past the Ilex Shrine. Without HM01 (Cut), it is impossible to reach the other side.

Available Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Caterpie HG SS Grass 5-6 50% 60% 0% Weedle HG SS Grass 5-6 50% 60% 0% Metapod HG SS Grass 5-6 30% 30% 0% Kakuna HG SS Grass 5-6 30% 30% 0% Zubat HG SS Grass 5-6 5% 5% 25% Paras HG SS Grass 5-6 15% 5% 15% Oddish HG SS Grass 5-6 0% 0% 60% Headbutt Caterpie HG SS Headbutt 3-5 30% Weedle HG SS Headbutt 3-5 30% Metapod HG SS Headbutt 3-5 10% Kakuna HG SS Headbutt 3-5 10% Butterfree HG SS Headbutt 6-8 10% Beedrill HG SS Headbutt 6-8 10% Hoothoot HG SS Headbutt 3-5 60% Hoothoot HG SS Headbutt 6-8 50% Noctowl HG SS Headbutt 6-8 10% Pineco HG SS Headbutt 6-8 30% Fishing Magikarp HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 95% Poliwag HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 5% 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 Revive Southeast part of the forest  HG  SS  TinyMushroom In the flower patch near where the second Farfetch'd was caught (hidden)  HG  SS  HM01 (Cut) From the Charcoal Man's assistant, after rescuing the two Farfetch'd  HG  SS  Requires Cut X Attack Dead-end path east of the Trainer Tips sign  HG  SS  Antidote By the southwest corner of the pond (hidden)  HG  SS  Antidote On the peninsula, between the pond and the trees (obscured by trees)  HG  SS  Repel In the flower patch just east of the pond (hidden)  HG  SS  Super Potion In the left-side empty path North of the Move Tutor (hidden)  HG  SS  Ether Northeast part of the forest  HG  SS  Full Heal Northwest of the second northernmost isolated tree (hidden)  HG  SS  Ether West of the northernmost isolated tree (hidden)  HG  SS  TinyMushroom ×2 West of the flower patch on the way to the Move Tutor (hidden) Southeast of the second northernmost isolated tree (hidden)  HG  SS  TM12 (Taunt) From the woman with her Butterfree in the north gate  HG  SS

Rescue the Farfetch'd!

Azalea's Charcoal Man has not seen his apprentice since he went into the forest. He can be found just north of the entrance, and it seems that the two Farfetch'd that cut down trees for them have wandered off and gotten lost. They get spooked easily, so you must sneak up from behind to catch them.

• The first duck is located a short distance to the east of the apprentice. Step on the pile of twigs south of it to attract its attention, then loop around the grove of trees to reach it.
• The second duck is a bit more difficult to catch. It begins in the northwest, but needs to be chased into the northeast corner, into a group of three trees. Step on the twigs to the east, avoid the twigs to the north, and approach it from the west.

Once Far and Fetch'd have been rounded up, the Charcoal Man shows up and rewards you with HM01 (Cut). Return to the Charcoal Kiln afterwards to receive a Charcoal from the apprentice as thanks.

Move Tutor

In the center of the forest, east of the pond, is a man who offers to teach Headbutt to a Pokémon. In battle, Headbutt has a power of 70 and a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch. In the field, it can be used on any tree in an attempt to knock down a Pokémon. This is the only way to find Pineco, Heracross, and Aipom. In every game, only certain trees will yield Pokémon, and those trees have 100% of finding Pokémon. Just headbutt trees until you get a Pokémon, then repeatedly headbutt that.

Kimono Girl 2

In the northeast part of the forest, you meet the second of the Kimono Girls, who seems to be lost. Agree to help her, and your lead Pokémon shows her the way out.

Lured into Action

Inside the forest's northern gate, behind the counter, is a woman with her Butterfree. Speak to her to receive TM12 (Taunt). Taunt prevents the target from using status moves for several turns.

Route 34

Route 34

Route 34 is a seaside route stretching between Ilex Forest and Goldenrod City. The Pokémon Day Care, where an elderly couple care for Trainers' Pokémon, is located here.

Trainers

Trainer Pokémon Youngster Samuel Reward: $128 Rattata♂ Lv.7 No item Sandshrew♂ Lv.10 No item Spearow♂ Lv.8 No item Spearow♂ Lv.8 No item Pokéfan Brandon Reward: $832 Snubbull♀ Lv.13 No item Mareep♂ Lv.13 No item Picnicker Gina Reward: $192 Hoppip♀ Lv.9 No item Hoppip♀ Lv.9 No item Bulbasaur♂ Lv.12 No item Youngster Ian Reward: $192 Mankey♂ Lv.10 No item Diglett♂ Lv.12 No item Policeman Keith (Night only) Reward: $680 Growlithe♂ Lv.17 No item Camper Todd Reward: $224 Psyduck♂ Lv.14 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 Drowzee HG SS Grass 10-12 50% Rattata HG SS Grass 11-13 35% Abra HG SS Grass 10 10% Ditto HG SS Grass 10 5% Fishing Magikarp HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 95% Krabby HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 5% Headbutt Exeggcute HG SS Headbutt 9-12 20% Hoothoot HG SS Headbutt 9-12 50% Ledyba HG SS Headbutt 11-12 30% Spinarak HG SS Headbutt 11-12 30% Pineco HG SS Headbutt 9-10 30% 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 Super Potion Northeast of Youngster Ian, in one of the trees (hidden)  HG  SS  TM63 (Embargo) North of the Day Care, in the tall grass  HG  SS  Leaf Stone From Picnicker Gina, after defeating her in a rematch  HG  SS

Pokémon Day Care

As you approach from the south, Lyra/Ethan approaches from the north to visit the couple, who turn out to be her/his grandparents. She/He gives you her/his phone number before leaving, and the Day-Care Man gives out both his and his wife's numbers. This allows you to check up on your Pokémon at any time.

Any Pokémon left here will gain one experience point for every step taken. However, the Johto Day Care accepts up to two Pokémon to raise at once. If both a male and female are left together, the old couple may find an Egg. Travel with the Egg for a while, and it will eventually hatch. This is the only way to get more members of certain species that only one are available in-game, like Eevee, and baby Pokémon, like Pichu. In place of a compatible pair, a shape-shifting Ditto makes a great substitute.

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