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Pokemon Yellow Phase 8: Earth Badge Walkthrough

Phase 8 of the Pokemon Yellow walkthrough covering Power Plant, Route 21, Viridian Gym, final Giovanni, and Route 23 setup.

By Damodar Sharma Updated June 23, 2026 Walkthrough

Power Plant, Route 21, Viridian Gym, final Giovanni, and Route 23 setup. Open each section page for exact encounter odds, trainer teams, visible items, hidden items, and boss branches.

Phase 8

Power Plant, Route 21, Viridian Gym, final Giovanni, and Route 23 setup.

Target47-50 RewardEarth Badge, TM27 Fissure, Zapdos, Victory Road access Sections1

Section Pages

Section 1 Power Plant, Route 21, and Viridian Gym

Optional Zapdos and Power Plant loot, Surf north/south Route 21, then defeat Giovanni in the reopened Viridian Gym.

Phase Data Rollup

Section	Source maps	Wild rows	Trainers	Items
Power Plant, Route 21, and Viridian Gym	3	26	18	9

Phase 8 Checklist

Finish every section page in order before treating Earth Badge as complete.
Check Yellow encounter rows before skipping a catch.
Use boss rows for exact party branches and reward planning.

Section Pages

Phase Data Rollup

Phase 8 Checklist

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