Pokemon

When the game first starts you'll be prompted to enter in the time. Gold and Silver have real-time functions installed allowing you to emulate the current time - it's your best interest to input the proper times. You'll get an introduction, and the chance to name yourself, and then you'll be transported to your room.

Head down the stairs and you'll be greeted by your Mom, who will give you your Pokegear (A useful device that has a World Map, Radio and Telephone function), and will ask you to set the day. This too is important, as certain events take place on certain days. Head out the door and to Professor Elm's lab next door. He'll send you on an errand, and will give you a Pokemon to accompany you.

Chikorita

Chikorita, a Grass type. This Pokemon is good for advanced players. Chikorita and its evolutions have some very good moveset flexibility, with the ability to learn moves like Leech Seed, Ancientpower and Razor Leaf. Cyndaquil

Cyndaquil, a Fire type. This Pokemon is good for beginner players. Its final evolution, Typhlosion, learns some useful moves like Flame Wheel, Thunderpunch and Earthquake. Totodile

Totodile, a Water type. This Pokemon is good for intermediate players. Totodile can learn some strong special moves like Surf and Blizzard.

Later on, you'll come across your rival, who will pick the Pokemon that has an advantage over the Pokemon you picked. If you picked Chikorita, he'll pick Cyndaquil. If you picked Cyndaquil, he'll pick Totodile. If you picked Totodile, he'll pick Chikorita. Leave the lab (You'll get a Potion from Elm's Aide) and head west.

Elm's Errand

Route 29 Wild Pokemon

Pokemon Method Time Rate

Pidgey

Walk 55%

Rattata

Walk 5%

Rattata

Walk 15%

Sentret

Walk 40%

Hoothoot

Walk 85%

Simply follow the path west. Wild Pokemon appear in the long grass, so if you don't want to battle them, just avoid it. Near the entrace to Cherrygrove City is a man standing next to a plant - examine the plant and you'll receive a Berry. Plants like these hold different kinds of berries so be sure to pick them up when you see one. Another berry will become available the next day if you want more. Moreover, you can give berries to your Pokemon to hold. The berry will automatically be used if it can (eg, Gold Berry triggers when HP is below 1/2).

Talk to the man at the entrance. He'll give you a tour, and also the World Map card allowing you to see where you are by accessing your Pokegear. Rest up at the Pokemon Center, buy any items from the PokeMart. Head north onto Route 30.

Route 30 Wild Pokemon

Pokemon Method Time Rate

Caterpie

Walk 50%

Caterpie

Walk 35%

Metapod

Walk 10%

Metapod

Walk 15%

Weedle

Walk 50%

Weedle

Walk 35%

Kakuna

Walk 10%

Kakuna

Walk 15%

Pidgey

Walk 40%

Pidgey

Walk 50%

Pidgey

Walk 10%

Rattata

Walk 40%

Hoothoot

Walk 30%

Hoothoot

Walk 60%

Ledyba

Walk 30%

Spinarak

Walk 30%

In the first house you see, talk to the man inside to get a Berry. Just continue east and north until you reach another house - Mr Pokemon's house. You'll receive a Mystery Egg, as well as your Pokedex. Have a rest, then head outside. You'll get an urgent call from Prof Elm, so head back to New Bark Town. Upon leaving Cherrygrove City, your rival (Named ???? at the moment) will attack. His Pokemon is at level 5 and doesn't know any special moves yet, so just keep attacking him. I hope your Pokemon is holding a Berry!

The Quest Begins

At Elm's Lab, you'll get to name your Rival. Elm will set you off on your journey, and his Aide will give you 5 Pokeballs for starters. Go see your Mom, and she'll offer to store money for you. Opt to do so, because you'll get some nice items when you deposit some money with her. And upon exiting New Bark Town, you'll get the option to see a tutorial on catching Pokemon. In any case, head up the ledge and get the Potion at the top-right corner (Walk through the grass). If it's Tuesday, Tuscany will be around here to give you a Pink Bow, which increases the power of Normal type moves by 10%.

Head back towards Mr Pokemon's house, and you'll notice that the two trainers who were blocking the path aren't battling anymore. If you appear in their line of sight, they'll battle you. Head north and you'll come across a dark cave. Ignore it for now, but pick up the Antidote and Pokeball nearby. Continue west to Violet City.

Violet City

There are two places of interest here; firstly the Gym, where you can earn your first badge, and secondly Sprout Tower to the north. If you have an unwanted Bellsprout, you can trade it for an Onix with a boy in the house south-west of the Pokemon Center. If you think you need to level up your Pokemon a bit more, Sprout Tower is a good place, otherwise head to the Gym.

Sprout Tower Wild Pokemon

Pokemon Method Time Rate

Rattata

Walk 100%

Rattata

Walk 15%

Gastly

Walk 85%

The path to the top is straightforward - there are just a lot of trainers to contend with. They all have Bellsprouts, so Cyndaquil should be able to take care of them very easily. If you have Butterfree or Beedrill at this stage, they should be able to sweep through too. Don't forget to pick up some good items along the way, and you can always ahead back to the Pokemon Center if you need to heal up. The final Sage also has a Hoothoot, so watch out for that as well. Your reward for reaching the top will be HM05 - Flash, and you can teach that to one of your Pokemon in order to light up dark places (Like that cave before). You'll need the badge from Violet City Gym, so head there now.

Violet City Gym

Falkner, the gym leader, specialises in Flying types. If you have Chikorita, it means you'll need another Pokemon for back up. Be careful when using Geodude, Onix or Cyndaquil though, because you'll be an easy target for Mud-Slap.

Violet City Gym: Falkner

Speciality: Flying Pokemon Information Moves

Pidgey Level: 7

Type: Normal/Flying Tackle

Mud-Slap

Pidgeotto Level: 9

Type: Normal/Flying Tackle

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