Phase 9 of 16
Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Phase 9: Rising Badge
Rising Badge Liberate Goldenrod, cross Ice Path, defeat Clair, and pass the Dragon Shrine test.
Liberate Goldenrod, cross Ice Path, defeat Clair, and pass the Dragon Shrine test.
Target levels
34-44
Major reward
Rising Badge, TM59 Dragon Pulse, Waterfall access
Phase Route
- Goldenrod Radio Tower takeover — Use the Rocket disguise, expose Petrel, and obtain the Basement Key.
- Goldenrod Underground switch puzzle — Defeat Silver, open all shutter combinations, and rescue the Director.
- Radio Tower executives — Use the Card Key, defeat Proton and Ariana, then stop Archer's broadcast.
- Ice Path — Solve four ice floors, push Strength boulders, and recover Waterfall.
- Blackthorn City and Gym — Clair — Rotate the dragon platforms and defeat Clair's Kingdra.
- Dragon's Den and Shrine test — Whirlpool to the Shrine and answer for the Rising Badge.
Sections
7 source mapsGoldenrod Radio Tower takeover
Use the Rocket disguise, expose Petrel, and obtain the Basement Key.
3 source mapsGoldenrod Underground switch puzzleDefeat Silver, open all shutter combinations, and rescue the Director.
7 source mapsRadio Tower executivesUse the Card Key, defeat Proton and Ariana, then stop Archer's broadcast.
4 source mapsIce PathSolve four ice floors, push Strength boulders, and recover Waterfall.
8 source mapsBlackthorn City and Gym — ClairRotate the dragon platforms and defeat Clair's Kingdra.
3 source mapsDragon's Den and Shrine testWhirlpool to the Shrine and answer for the Rising Badge.
Phase Checklist
- Complete all 6 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.