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Pokemon Gold and Silver Phase 17: Earth Badge Walkthrough

Phase 17 of the Pokemon Gold and Silver walkthrough covering Viridian City, Blue, and final badge clearance.

By Damodar Sharma Updated June 23, 2026 Walkthrough

Viridian City, Blue, and final badge clearance. 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 17

Earth Badge

Viridian City, Blue, and final badge clearance.

Target level55-60 Main rewardEarth Badge, Mt. Silver access Sections2

Section Route

Phase Data Rollup

SectionSource mapsWild rowsTrainersItems/tradesBoss cards
Viridian City and Route 1518220
Route 22 and Viridian Gym220001

Phase 17 Checklist

  • Finish each section page in order before treating Earth 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.