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Pokemon Crystal Phase 2: Union Cave

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Union Cave links Route 32 to Route 33. This is your Rock-type stop — and Rock is exactly what wrecks Bugsy's Scyther.

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By Damodar Sharma Updated June 2, 2026 Walkthrough

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Union Cave links Route 32 to Route 33. This is your Rock-type stop — and Rock is exactly what wrecks Bugsy's Scyther.

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Union Cave

Union Cave links Route 32 to Route 33. This is your Rock-type stop — and Rock is exactly what wrecks Bugsy's Scyther.

PokemonTypeTimeLevelsNotes
GeodudeRock/GroundAll day6–8Rock ThrowRock 4× KOs Scyther; Graveler→Golem (trade) is a top-tier Johto pick.
OnixRock/GroundAll day6–8★ Bulky Rock wall; Steelix later via Metal Coat (trade).
ZubatPoison/FlyingAll day6–9Crobat is elite once happiness-evolved.
SandshrewGroundAll day6–8Decent Ground option.
Wooper / GoldeenWaterSurfWaterWater tiles (SurfWater later).
Geodude
Geodude
Rock/Ground · All day · Lv 6–8 · ★ Bugsy answer
Missable (later): Union Cave's B2F hosts a Lv 20 Lapras every Friday — but the chamber needs SurfWater (and the area opens up later), so you can't reach it in Phase 2. Note it now and come back on a Friday once you have SurfWater (Phase 6).

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