Johto and Kanto Gold/Silver badge phase

Pokemon Gold and Silver Phase 1: Zephyr Badge Walkthrough

Phase 1 of the Pokemon Gold and Silver walkthrough covering New Bark Town through Violet Gym, with the starter errand, Sprout Tower, early Headbutt trees, and Falkner.

By Damodar Sharma Updated June 23, 2026 Walkthrough

New Bark Town through Violet Gym, with the starter errand, Sprout Tower, early Headbutt trees, and Falkner. Open each section for source-backed encounter, trainer, item, hidden item, phone/rematch, static, trade, and boss tables.

Pokemon Gold Version box art Pokemon Silver Version box art

Phase 1

Zephyr Badge

New Bark Town through Violet Gym, with the starter errand, Sprout Tower, early Headbutt trees, and Falkner.

Target level10-15 Main rewardZephyr Badge, TM31 Mud-Slap, Togepi Egg setup Sections5

Section Route

Phase Data Rollup

SectionSource mapsWild rowsTrainersItems/tradesBoss cards
New Bark Town and Route 29536070
Cherrygrove City, Route 30, and Mr. Pokemon653363
Route 31, Dark Cave, and Violet City6791130
Sprout Tower38650
Violet Gym10211

Phase 1 Checklist

  • Finish each section page in order before treating Zephyr Badge as complete.
  • Check Gold/Silver version differences, time-of-day rows, Headbutt trees, rods, swarms, and static Pokemon before skipping a catch.
  • Use boss cards for exact source parties and reward planning.