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Pokemon Crystal Phase 3: National Park — Bug-Catching Contest

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North through Route 35 is the National Park . On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday it hosts the Bug-Catching Contest : you get 20 Park Balls and one capture counts — the rarest/highe.

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By Damodar Sharma Updated June 2, 2026 Walkthrough

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North through Route 35 is the National Park . On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday it hosts the Bug-Catching Contest : you get 20 Park Balls and one capture counts — the rarest/highe.

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National Park — Bug-Catching Contest

North through Route 35 is the National Park. On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday it hosts the Bug-Catching Contest: you get 20 Park Balls and one capture counts — the rarest/highest catch wins prizes (Sun Stone, Everstone, berries).

Contest catchTypeNotes
Scyther / PinsirBug★ Rare top prizes — a free Scyther/Pinsir if you nab one.
Caterpie / Weedle / MetapodBugCommon; low score.
Venonat / Paras / LedybaBugMid-tier scorers.
Optimal call: If it's a contest day, enter once — winning hands you a Sun Stone (Bellossom/Sunflora) and a free rare Bug. If it isn't a contest day, skip the park and don't wait unless you specifically want the prize.

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