Pokemon Crystal route manual
Pokemon Crystal Phase 7 Glacier Badge Walkthrough
Glacier Badge Optimal Crystal route through Mahogany — the Red Gyarados, Team Rocket HQ, Goldenrod Radio Tower, catching Suicune at the Tin Tower, and beating Pryce.
Phase 7 Glacier Badge Crystal story legend Route 42, Lake of Rage, Rocket HQ, Goldenrod Radio Tower, Suicune, and Pryce. 07 / 12 
Suicune
Pokemon Crystal optimal walkthrough
Mahogany Town → Rocket HQ → Radio Tower → Pryce + Suicune.
Route Map
Route 42 — Suicune Sighting
Travel east toward Mahogany along Route 42 (the western mouth of Mt. Mortar is here too). In a small grove blocked by a Cut tree you spot Suicune again — chop the tree and it dashes off, advancing the arc toward its Tin Tower catch.
| Route 42 catch | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mankey | Fighting | Note: Mankey/Primeape are unobtainable in Crystal — don't go hunting one here. |
| Marill / Goldeen / Magikarp | Water | Water tiles / fishing. |
| Zubat / Raticate | Poison/Normal | Filler. |
Mahogany and Lake of RageNormal — Red Gyarados
Mahogany's "souvenir shop" is a front for a Team Rocket base broadcasting a radio signal that force-evolves Magikarp. North via Route 43 is the Lake of RageNormal, churning with angry Gyarados — including a famous one.
Talk to Lance at the lake — he's investigating the signal and leads the assault on the Mahogany hideout with you.
Team Rocket HQ — Mahogany
Drop into the hideout beneath the shop. The dungeon gates are powered by Electrode generators — find the passwords (from a chatty Rocket and a Voltorb-laden room) and shut down the three generators, fighting grunts, scientists, and executives along the way. Lance and his Dragonite back you up.
Goldenrod Radio Tower — The Clear Bell
Team Rocket isn't done — they seize the Goldenrod Radio Tower. to Goldenrod, grab the Card/Basement Key from the Goldenrod Underground, and storm the tower floor by floor, beating the executives (a fake "director," then Archer). Free the real director.
Tin Tower — Catch Suicune
With the Clear Bell, to Ecruteak and enter the Tin Tower. The Wise Trio (Sages) test you at the entrance — beat them, then meet Suicune in the foyer. This is its only catchable encounter.
Team Recommendations
Must-Grab Items
| Item | Location | Why |
|---|---|---|
| HM06 WhirlpoolWater | Lance, after the Mahogany HQ | Opens whirlpool tiles (Whirl Islands, Kanto routes). |
| Clear Bell | Radio Tower director | Unlocks Suicune at the Tin Tower. |
| Red Scale | Lake of RageNormal fisherman | Trade in Blackthorn for a reward. |
| HQ / Radio Tower items | Both dungeons | TMs, Protein, Ultra Balls, etc. |
| TM16 Icy WindIce | Pryce (gym reward) | Ice coverage + Speed drop. |
Gym Strategy - Pryce, The Ice Leader
Gym puzzle: Slide across the ice to clear the path (the gym opens only after you've cleared the Rocket HQ).
Mahogany Town Gym Leader
Pryce, Mahogany Town Gym
Fighting covers the full team. Electric deletes the seals, but Piloswine needs Water, Grass, Fire, or Fighting.
Seel
Lv 27
MovesHeadbuttIcy WindAurora BeamRest
ReadSoft; Rest stalls.
Dewgong
Lv 29
MovesHeadbuttIcy WindAurora BeamRest
ReadBulky Water/Ice.
Piloswine
Lv 31
MovesIcy WindFury AttackMistBlizzard
Read★ Ace — Blizzard hits hard and can freeze.
How to win: A Fighting-type hits all three super-effectively. Electric shreds the Water/Ice seals; Fire/Rock also beat Ice. For Piloswine (Ice/Ground), avoid relying on Electric — use Water, Grass, Fire, or Fighting. Watch freeze chances and carry an Ice Heal.
Time / Day Window
| Window | What it gates |
|---|---|
| Story order | Pryce's gym only opens after the Mahogany Rocket HQ is cleared. |
| Story order | Suicune's Tin Tower catch needs the Clear Bell — i.e., beat Pryce and clear the Radio Tower first. |
| Any time | Raikou/Entei still roam — a great moment to finally corner one with a Fast Ball. |
Legendary Note
Phase 7 is the Suicune payoff. After Pryce + the Radio Tower you get the Clear Bell, beat the Wise Trio at the Tin Tower, and catch Suicune (Lv 40) in the foyer — its one and only chance, so save first. The roaming Raikou and Entei are still out there to mop up whenever you like. Ho-Oh is not available yet: its Rainbow Wing comes from Eusine in Celadon only after all three beasts are caught (Phase 11). See the Legendary Reference.
HM Update
Unlocked this phase: HM06 WhirlpoolWater (from Lance after the Mahogany HQ), usable with the Glacier Badge. It opens whirlpool tiles — needed for the Whirl Islands (Lugia) and several Kanto water routes. Coverage: FlashNormal + Cut + SurfWater + + Strength + WhirlpoolWater. Only WaterfallWater (HM07) remains, in the Ice Path next phase.
Phase 7 Checklist
- Saw Suicune on Route 42 (Cut tree) and reached Mahogany.
- Caught the Red Gyarados at the Lake of RageNormal (saved first!).
- Cleared the Mahogany Rocket HQ with Lance → got HM06 WhirlpoolWater.
- Beat Pryce → Glacier Badge + TM16 Icy WindIce.
- Cleared the Goldenrod Radio Tower → received the Clear Bell.
- Beat the Wise Trio and caught Suicune at the Tin Tower (Lv 40).
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