Appendix:HeartGold and SoulSilver walkthrough/Section 14

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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New Bark Town

New Bark Town

Elm's Lab

When you return to Elm's Lab in New Bark Town, Lyra/Ethan is impressed that you have already collected eight Badges, and Professor Elm thanks you for helping with his research. To show his appreciation, he rewards you with a Master Ball, a rare model of Poké Ball that catches any Pokémon without fail! According to Elm, this type of Poké Ball is usually given only to recognized Pokémon researchers, but he thinks that you will make better use of it than he would. It is best to use it when battling a Legendary Pokémon, as they can be very difficult to capture otherwise. He also informs you that a group of Kimono Girls is looking for you, and is waiting at the Ecruteak Dance Theater.

Ecruteak City

Silver's Trial

As you approach the Dance Theater, Silver is just leaving, still agonizing over his defeat by the Kimono Girls. He warns you not to get complacent just because you defeated Team Rocket, as the Kimono Girls are powerful Trainers. He leaves quickly so that he does not have to see you win where he could not.

Dance Theater

Once inside, you proceed to the stage, where you are welcomed by Zuki. She explains that in order to persuade Ho-Oh^HG / Lugia^SS to return, they needed to find a person who has the right bond with Pokémon. She reveals that it was they who gave the Mystery Egg to Mr. Pokémon, and asked that he give it to someone who showed "true potential". However, pure intentions alone will not be enough to face the Legendary Pokémon's power. Zuki then gives you a chance to prove yourself by defeating each of the sisters in quick succession.

VS Zuki

Zuki, the girl from Violet City, intends to test how closely you have bonded with your Pokémon.

Kimono Girl Zuki Ecruteak City HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $4560 Type: Dark Unknown Ability: Synchronize Held item: None Umbreon♂ Lv.38 Dark Pulse Dark Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Confuse Ray Ghost Status   --       Last Resort Normal Physical   --

VS Naoko

Naoko, who you first met in Ilex Forest, witnessed you taking on Team Rocket when Kurt was in trouble.

Kimono Girl Naoko Ecruteak City HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $4560 Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Synchronize Held item: None Espeon♂ Lv.38 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Swift Normal Special   --       Psych Up Normal Status   --       Last Resort Normal Physical   --

VS Miki

Miki saw you chase off the Team Rocket Grunt who was harassing her here, in the Dance Theater.

Kimono Girl Miki Ecruteak City HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $4560 Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Flash Fire Held item: None Flareon♂ Lv.38 Fire Blast Fire Special   --       Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Will-O-Wisp Fire Status   --       Last Resort Normal Physical   --

VS Sayo

Sayo, the girl who skates in sandals, witnessed your kindness when you helped her escape the Ice Path. She was in the Dragon's Den, and overheard your answers to the Elder's quiz.

Kimono Girl Sayo Ecruteak City HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $4560 Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Volt Absorb Held item: None Jolteon♂ Lv.38 Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Double Team Normal Status   --       Thunder Wave Electric Status   --       Last Resort Normal Physical   --

VS Kuni

Kuni, the girl you met in Goldenrod Tunnel, was amazed when you thwarted Team Rocket's mission to take over the Radio Tower.

Kimono Girl Kuni Ecruteak City HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $4560 Type: Water Unknown Ability: Water Absorb Held item: None Vaporeon♂ Lv.38 Surf Water Special   --       Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Aurora Beam Ice Special   --       Last Resort Normal Physical   --

Defeating the five sisters proves your worth, and Zuki entrusts you with the Clear Bell^HG / Tidal Bell^SS. When paired with the Rainbow Wing^HG / Silver Wing^SS, these two legendary artifacts summon the Legendary Pokémon to its roost.

Just then, the girls' younger sister runs into the building. She exclaims that she just saw the shadow of a big Pokémon, over the Bell Tower^HG / in the Whirl Islands' waters^SS. The sisters all rush off to investigate, leaving you to follow.

Bellchime Trail

Bellchime Trail

Bellchime Trail is a short path between the Barrier Station and the Bell Tower. It is said to always be bathed in sunset, no matter the season.

Items
Item Location Games TinyMushroom ×3 North of the path, between the second and third trees from the west (hidden) North of the path, between the third and fourth trees from the west (hidden) Next to the Bell Tower's northwest corner (hidden)  HG  SS  Big Mushroom ×2 North-central area, between the fifth and sixth trees from the west (hidden) South of the Bell Tower (hidden)  HG  SS

Bell Tower, 1F

Bell Tower, 2F

Bell Tower, 3F

Bell Tower, 4F

Bell Tower, 5F

Bell Tower, 6F

Bell Tower, 7F

Bell Tower, 8F

Bell Tower, 9F

Bell Tower, 10F

Bell Tower, Rooftop

Summoning Ho-Oh

Ho-Oh descends to the tower

Bell Tower

The Bell Tower is a sacred place, and is off-limits to all but a select few people. Ecruteak Gym's Fog Badge gets a Trainer inside the tower, but no higher than the first floor. Possessing the Rainbow Wing and the Clear Bell proves your worth as a Trainer, and together grant access to the rest of the tower.

SoulSilver players cannot encounter Ho-Oh without the Rainbow Wing. The Clear Bell is unobtainable for them, and not required.

Available Pokémon
Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate 2F-10F Rattata HG SS 2F-10F 20-24 100% 100% 0% Rattata HG SS 2F-10F 22-24 0% 0% 20% Gastly HG SS 2F-10F 20-22 0% 0% 80% 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 3F Full Heal Southwest corner  HG  SS  Max Potion North-central area, on the eastbound ramp (hidden)  HG  SS  4F Ultra Ball East of the pillar, left-hand path  HG  SS  PP Up Next to the southeast ladder  HG  SS  Escape Rope Near the southwest ladder  HG  SS  5F Rare Candy Next to the pillar  HG  SS  Full Restore East-southeast area, north of the stairs to 4F (hidden)  HG  SS  6F Max Potion Next to the pillar  HG  SS  Full Heal Northwest area  HG  SS  7F Max Revive Northeast corner  HG  SS  8F Max Elixir Center; next to the pillar, accessed via warp panel on 9F  HG  SS  Nugget South; southeast of the pillar, accessed via warp panel on 9F  HG  SS  Carbos North; in the patch of light under the easternmost window (hidden)  HG  SS  Full Restore North; in the northwest corner  HG  SS  9F HP Up North; between the two central statues, accessed via warp panel on 8F  HG  SS

1F

Approach the ladder in the northwest, and the Rainbow Wing floats up into the air above you for a moment. Seeing this legendary artifact, the Sage standing guard allows you to continue up the tower.

3F

Beginning on the third floor, the tower features a series of ramps to confound any intruders looking to use the Legendary Pokémon for nefarious deeds. Pick up the Full Heal in the southwest corner, then move around the floor in a large S-shape to reach the stairs in the northeast.

4F

Go south and jump the first ramp, then take the western path to reach an Ultra Ball. Continue southward and pick up the PP Up in the southeast corner. Head west to reach an Escape Rope, then climb the northwest stairs.

5F

Jump over the two ramps along the north wall to reach the northeast corner, then move south and west to find a Rare Candy at the central pillar. Take the southeast path to reach the stairs in the southeast corner.

4F

Move westward to the southwest area, then pass by the pillar again and climb the northwest ladder.

5F

Jump eastward over the first two ramps, then jump the one to the south. Move westward over the next ramp, then turn south and take the eastern path to reach the south-central ladder.

6F

The sixth floor serves as a transition between the tightly-packed ramps on the lower floors and the far-flung warp panels above. Collect the Max Potion next to the pillar, then move counter-clockwise along the path to find a Full Heal in the northwest corner. Head southward over the two ramps to reach the western stairs.

7F

Step on the northern warp panel to reach the central area, then take the next one to reach the eastern part of 9F. There are two warp panels to the south. Take the one on the right first; this leads to the dead-end central part of 8F and a Max Elixir. The one on the left leads to the dead-end southeastern part of 8F and a Nugget. Backtrack to the northern warp panel on 7F, then pick up the Max Revive in the northeast corner. Head south and take the southern warp panel to the west side of 8F.

8F

Step on the southern warp panel to reach the north side of 9F. Collect the HP Up near the north wall, then take the western warp panel to the north side of 8F. Once there, pick up the Full Restore in the northwest corner, then step on the north-central warp panel to be transported to the central part of 9F.

9F (Center)

Climb up the ladder to 10F.

10F

Cross the bridge and climb up the final ladder to reach the rooftop.

Rooftop

Ho-Oh Descends to the Bell Tower

Zuki and the other Kimono Girls are waiting here for you. She explains that the dance that they have long practiced and the chime of the Clear Bell are parts of a ritual to summon Ho-Oh from the great arch of the sky once again. The Clear Bell then floats up into the air above you and the girls take their positions around the tower's spire. The Clear Bell and the four bells attached to the tower begin to chime, and the girls begin to dance as a flurry of sunset-colored leaves blows through the area. The sound reaches into the sky, and Ho-Oh descends to the rooftop a moment later. Zuki says that your heart and the Clear Bell in harmony have caused it to appear, and that it must have been waiting for someone like you all this time.

VS Ho-Oh

The rainbow-colored Ho-Oh has returned to its perch! Begin with Water- and Electric-type attacks to wear its health down quickly, then follow up with Fighting-, Fire-, Steel-, Grass-, and Bug-type moves to chip away at it even further. Consider inflicting status ailments like Sleep and Paralysis to restrict its movements, and be sure to bring along some healing items as well.

Pokémon HeartGold Types: Fire Flying Ability: Pressure Held item: Sacred Ash Ho-Oh Lv.45 Extrasensory Psychic Special   --       Sunny Day Fire Status   --       Fire Blast Fire Special   --       Sacred Fire Fire Physical   --

Pokémon SoulSilver Types: Fire Flying Ability: Pressure Held item: Sacred Ash Ho-Oh Lv.70 Sacred Fire Fire Physical   --       Punishment Dark Physical   --       AncientPower Rock Special   --       Safeguard Normal Status   --

Route 41

Whirl Islands, 1F (Northwest)

Whirl Islands, 1F (Northeast)

Whirl Islands, 1F (Southeast)

Whirl Islands, 1F (Southwest)

Whirl Islands, B1F

Whirl Islands, B2F

Whirl Islands, B3F (Upper)

Whirl Islands, B3F (Lower)

Summoning Lugia

Lugia rises from the waterfall basin

Whirl Islands

The Whirl Islands are connected underwater by a sprawling network of dark caves, where seawater and boulders restrict movement in certain areas. Despite being first seen on the initial visit to Route 41, it was impossible to fully explore the area without the field moves Surf, Strength, and Whirlpool, and difficult to do so without Flash, as well. Visitors may enter from any of the four islands, but those looking for the immense, silver-colored Pokémon should enter from the northeast island. Possessing the Silver Wing and the Tidal Bell prove your worth as a Trainer, and together grant access to a secluded chamber deep below sea level.

HeartGold players cannot encounter Lugia without the Silver Wing. The Tidal Bell is unobtainable for them, and not required.

Available Pokémon

1F, B1F Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Zubat HG SS Cave 23 30% Golbat HG SS Cave 23 5% Seel HG SS Cave 22, 24 15% Krabby HG SS Cave 22, 24 50% Surfing Tentacool HG SS Surfing 15-25 60% Horsea HG SS Surfing 10-20 30% Tentacruel HG SS Surfing 15-25 10% Fishing Magikarp HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 85% Krabby HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 15% Krabby HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 50% Magikarp HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 40% Horsea HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 10% 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. B2F Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Zubat HG SS Cave 23 30% Golbat HG SS Cave 23 5% Seel HG SS Cave 22, 24 15% Krabby HG SS Cave 22, 24 50% Surfing Horsea HG SS Surfing 15-25 60% Tentacruel HG SS Surfing 15-25 30% Seadra HG SS Surfing 10-30 10% Fishing Magikarp HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 85% Krabby HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 15% Krabby HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 50% Magikarp HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 40% Horsea HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 10% 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. B3F Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Zubat HG SS Cave 24 30% Golbat HG SS Cave 24 5% Seel HG SS Cave 23, 25 15% Krabby HG SS Cave 23, 25 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

Item Location Games 1F (Northeast) Ultra Ball On the rocky ridge, near the southern ladder  HG  SS  1F (Southwest) Ultra Ball Near the eastern ladder  HG  SS  1F (Southeast) Rare Candy On the rock in the northwest corner (hidden)  HG  SS  B1F Carbos West-central area, between the northwest and southwest ridges  HG  SS  Pearl Northwest area, on a lone stalagmite a few steps east of the northwest ladder (hidden)  HG  SS  Full Restore On the northwest ledge  HG  SS  Nugget North-central area, surrounded by the C-shaped ridge  HG  SS  Escape Rope South-central area, west of the boulder  HG  SS  Ultra Ball East-central area, in a short dead-end path (hidden)  HG  SS  Calcium On the rocky ridge in the southeast corner, northeast of the ladder  HG  SS  Ultra Ball Northwest side of the southeast ridge, on the wall between two small rocks (hidden)  HG  SS  Super Repel Northeast area, on a lone rock west of the northeast ladder (hidden)  HG  SS  Revive Northeast; on the middle of three rocks (hidden)  HG  SS  B2F Max Elixir Clifftop; west of the southern ladder, accessible via B1F  HG  SS  Full Restore Clifftop; east of the southern ladder, accessible via B1F Northwest of the northern ladder, on the wall between two rocks (hidden)  HG  SS  Max Revive Northwest area  HG  SS  B3F (Upper) Rare Candy On the rocky overhang above the waterfall basin  HG  SS

Via the Northwest Island

1F (Northwest)

Use Flash to illuminate the area, then climb down the ladder.

B1F

Go south from the ladder to reach a Carbos, then climb down the ladder on the ridge to the southeast.

B2F (Clifftop)

Collect the two items, a Max Elixir to the west and a Full Restore to the east, from atop the cliff and return to B1F.

B1F

Head northwest to return to the first ladder, then go south from the rocky ridge to reach another Full Restore atop the ledge. Turn east and walk across the north-central ledge; walk down the second stairway and go left to find a Nugget. Head east and jump over the pair of ledges, then climb up the ladder.

1F (Northeast)

Pick up the Ultra Ball on the rocky ridge, then climb back down the same ladder.

B1F

Go southwest from here, jumping over two ledges along the way. Grab the Escape Rope in the south-central area. The nearby boulder cannot be moved from this side, so climb the ladder to the southwest instead. The entrance from the southwest island is located to the south.

Via the Southwest Island

1F (Southwest)

Use Surf to move east from the entrance. Pick up the Ultra Ball and climb down the ladder.

B1F

Go northeast, then south to reach the rocky ridge in the southeast area. Grab the Calcium here and climb up the ladder.

1F (Southeast)

The entrance from the southeast island is located to the south.

Via the Northeast Island

1F (Northeast)

Jump over the first ledge, then continue eastward and jump the northern-most of the next two ledges. Climb down the ladder in the northeast corner.

B1F

Move southwestward along the rocky ridge and climb down the next ladder.

B2F

Collect the Max Revive to the west. Speak to the man at the cliff's edge, and the Silver Wing floats up into the air above you for a moment. Seeing this legendary artifact, the man steps aside, allowing you to continue down the cliffside. Walk down the ramp and enter the first cave opening.

B3F (Upper)

B3F houses a large waterfall basin. Collect the Rare Candy from the rocky overhang in this upper area and return to B2F.

B2F

Continue along the path down the cliffside and enter the lower cave opening to reach the waterfall basin.

B3F (Lower)

Lugia Rises from the Waterfall Basin

Zuki and the other Kimono Girls are waiting here for you. She explains that the dance that they have long practiced and the chime of the Tidal Bell are parts of a ritual to summon Lugia from the waterfall basin once again. The Tidal Bell then floats up into the air above you and the girls take their positions around the rocky platform. The Tidal Bell and the two bells on either side of the waterfall begin to chime, and the girls begin to dance as a flurry of silver-colored feathers blows through the area. A winged silhouette appears on the wall of water, and Lugia emerges a moment later. Zuki says that your heart and the Tidal Bell in harmony have caused it to appear, and that it must have been waiting for someone like you all this time.

Walk down the stairway on the north side of the platform and use Surf to reach the Legendary Pokémon.

VS Lugia

The silver-colored Lugia has appeared! Begin with Rock-, Electric-, Ice-, Ghost-, and Dark-type attacks to wear its health down quickly, then follow up with Grass-, Psychic-, and Fighting-type moves to chip away at it even further. Consider inflicting status ailments like Sleep and Paralysis to restrict its movements, and be sure to bring along some healing items as well.

Pokémon HeartGold Types: Psychic Flying Ability: Pressure Held item: None Lugia Lv.70 Aeroblast Flying Special   --       Punishment Dark Physical   --       AncientPower Rock Special   --       Safeguard Normal Status   --

Pokémon SoulSilver Types: Psychic Flying Ability: Pressure Held item: None Lugia Lv.45 Extrasensory Psychic Special   --       Rain Dance Water Status   --       Hydro Pump Water Special   --       Aeroblast Flying Special   --

There is no shortcut leading out of the cave, so using an Escape Rope is the fastest way to reach the exit.

Via the Southeast Island

Entering from the southeast island ultimately leads to the southwest island's entrance. The only items accessible from this direction are a Calcium and a Ultra Ball, both of which will have been already obtained by this point.

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