Phase 4 of 16
Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Phase 4: Plain Badge
Plain Badge Navigate Ilex Forest, unlock Day Care and radio systems, then defeat Whitney.
Navigate Ilex Forest, unlock Day Care and radio systems, then defeat Whitney.
Target levels
16-25
Major reward
Plain Badge, TM45 Attract, Strength access
Phase Route
- Ilex Forest Farfetch'd puzzle — Catch both Farfetch'd from behind and receive Cut.
- Route 34 and Day Care — Unlock breeding and clear every trainer including the Surf pocket later.
- Goldenrod City systems — Open the Department Store, Bicycle, Game Corner, Tunnel, Name Rater, and radio quiz.
- Goldenrod Gym — Whitney — Clear the Clefairy-shaped path and prepare for Miltank.
- National Park and Bug-Catching Contest — Collect park items and master the Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday contest.
Sections
1 source mapsIlex Forest Farfetch'd puzzle
Catch both Farfetch'd from behind and receive Cut.
3 source mapsRoute 34 and Day CareUnlock breeding and clear every trainer including the Surf pocket later.
43 source mapsGoldenrod City systemsOpen the Department Store, Bicycle, Game Corner, Tunnel, Name Rater, and radio quiz.
1 source mapsGoldenrod Gym — WhitneyClear the Clefairy-shaped path and prepare for Miltank.
4 source mapsNational Park and Bug-Catching ContestCollect park items and master the Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday contest.
Phase Checklist
- Complete all 5 section routes.
- Use HeartGold/SoulSilver switches on encounter tables before planning a catch.
- Return later for explicitly marked Surf, Whirlpool, Waterfall, Rock Climb, weekday, National Dex, or event gates.