Pokemon Crystal walkthrough section
Pokemon Crystal Phase 4: Phase 4 Resources And Checklist
Fog Badge Team Recommendations Heading into Morty, prioritize Psychic and Dark coverage: Espeon (or Drowzee/Hypno): ★ Psychic is super-effective on Morty's whole Ghost/ Poison lineup — your single best tool this phase.
Phase 4 Fog Badge Morty ace Ecruteak City, Burned Tower, roaming beast release, Dance Theater, Surf, and Morty. 04 / 12 
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Team Recommendations Heading into Morty, prioritize Psychic and Dark coverage: Espeon (or Drowzee/Hypno): ★ Psychic is super-effective on Morty's whole Ghost/ Poison lineup — your single best tool this phase.
Phase 4 Resources And Checklist
Team Recommendations
Heading into Morty, prioritize Psychic and Dark coverage:
Must-Grab Items
| Item | Location | Why |
|---|---|---|
| HM03 SurfWater | SurfWater house, Ecruteak | Water travel + strong STAB. |
| Items in Burned Tower | Burned Tower floors | HP Up / TMs / potions. |
| TM30 Shadow BallGhost | Morty (gym reward) | Ghost STAB — great on Gengar/Espeon. |
Time / Day Window
| Window | What it gates |
|---|---|
| Story trigger | The Burned Tower scene starts the roaming beasts (Raikou/Entei) — they can appear any time of day on Johto routes from now. |
| Day | Growlithe on Routes 36/37 is day-only. |
| Tue/Thu/Sat | Bug Contest still runs (National Park) if you want another go. |
Legendary Note
This is the phase that starts the legendary hunt. At the Burned Tower, Raikou, Entei, and Suicune wake. Raikou and Entei now roam Johto (random route encounters, flee on turn one — trap with Mean LookNormal/Spider WebBug or chip and Fast Ball). Suicune runs off and will be your fixed, missable Tin Tower catch via the Eusine arc that ramps up in Phase 5. Read the full plan in the Legendary Reference.
HM Update
Unlocked this phase: HM03 SurfWater (Ecruteak), usable thanks to the Fog Badge. This is a major mobility and offense unlock — water routes, new fishing spots, and a strong STAB attack. Coverage: FlashNormal + Cut + SurfWater. Put SurfWater on a Water-type you're keeping (Quagsire, Slowpoke, your Totodile line) rather than a throwaway slave. comes next phase from Chuck's town.
Phase 4 Checklist
- Caught a Growlithe (if you need Fire) on Routes 36/37.
- Got HM03 SurfWater in Ecruteak.
- Triggered the Burned Tower scene — beasts are now roaming.
- Beat the Burned Tower rival battle.
- Cleared Morty with Psychic/Dark → Fog Badge + TM30 Shadow BallGhost.
- (Optional) Started chipping/Fast-Balling Raikou or Entei when they appear.
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