Pokemon Crystal walkthrough section
Pokemon Crystal Phase 1: Gym Strategy - Falkner, The Flying Leader
Zephyr Badge Gym puzzle: None to speak of — a short straight gym with two warm-up trainers before the leader.
Phase 1 Zephyr Badge Falkner ace New Bark Town, Cherrygrove, Routes 29-31, Sprout Tower, HM05 Flash, and Falkner. 01 / 12 
Pidgeotto Phase 1 section 8 of 9
Gym puzzle: None to speak of — a short straight gym with two warm-up trainers before the leader.
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Gym Strategy - Falkner, The Flying Leader
Gym puzzle: None to speak of — a short straight gym with two warm-up trainers before the leader.
| Gym Trainer | Roster |
|---|---|
| Bird Keeper Rod | Pidgey Lv 7, Pidgey Lv 7 |
| Bird Keeper Abe | Spearow Lv 9 |
Violet City Gym Leader
Falkner, Violet City Gym
Normal/Flying birds with accuracy pressure from Mud-Slap.
Pidgey
Lv 7
MovesTackleMud-Slap
ReadLow damage. Use it to settle in before Pidgeotto.
Pidgeotto
Lv 9
MovesTackleMud-SlapGust
ReadMain threat. Rock or Electric handles it, and X Accuracy fixes Mud-Slap turns.
Quick Falkner plan:
- Best answer: Catch Geodude on Route 46. Rock Throw handles both birds easily.
- No Geodude? Train your starter to Lv 12-14 and fight straight up. Totodile and Cyndaquil have the easiest time; Chikorita may want an extra level or backup Pokemon.
- Only real problem: Mud-Slap can make you miss. Switch to a fresh Pokemon or use X Accuracy if the fight gets annoying.
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