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.
Collect city gifts, Game Corner prizes, department store trade, and Underground trainers.
Beat Whitney and claim Plain Badge after the badge speech.
Clear Route 35, Kenya's mail gate, and the Contest table.
Use 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 | 41 | 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 | 56 | 12 | 11 | 0 |
| Route 36, Sudowoodo, and Route 37 | 2 | 51 | 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.