Johto and Kanto Gold/Silver badge phase
Pokemon Gold and Silver Phase 3: Plain Badge Walkthrough
Phase 3 of the Pokemon Gold and Silver walkthrough covering Route 34, Goldenrod, the Underground, Whitney, National Park, Bug-Catching Contest, and Sudowoodo.
Route 34, Goldenrod, the Underground, Whitney, National Park, Bug-Catching Contest, and Sudowoodo. Open each section for source-backed encounter, trainer, item, hidden item, phone/rematch, static, trade, and boss tables.
Phase 3
Plain Badge
Route 34, Goldenrod, the Underground, Whitney, National Park, Bug-Catching Contest, and Sudowoodo.
Section Route
Use the first full breeding route and prepare for Goldenrod.
Section 2 Goldenrod City and UndergroundCollect city gifts, Game Corner prizes, department store trade, and Underground trainers.
Section 3 Goldenrod GymBeat Whitney and claim Plain Badge after the badge speech.
Section 4 National Park, Route 35, and Bug-Catching ContestClear Route 35, Kenya's mail gate, and the Contest table.
Section 5 Route 36, Sudowoodo, and Route 37Use SquirtBottle, open the Ecruteak road, and collect apricorn trees.
Phase Data Rollup
| Section | Source maps | Wild rows | Trainers | Items/trades | Boss cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 34 and Day Care | 2 | 49 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Goldenrod City and Underground | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| Goldenrod Gym | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| National Park, Route 35, and Bug-Catching Contest | 6 | 83 | 12 | 11 | 0 |
| Route 36, Sudowoodo, and Route 37 | 2 | 68 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
Phase 3 Checklist
- Finish each section page in order before treating Plain 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.