Appendix:Crystal walkthrough/Section 11

Mahogany Town

Mahogany Town

Mahogany Town is a quiet mountain town located at the intersection of Routes 42, 43, and 44. The entire town has a suspicious air to it, as it used to serve as the hiding place of ninjas. There is no official Poké Mart in this small town, but a souvenir shop offers an assortment of items for sale. The seventh Gym can be found here.

Items
Item Location Games RageCandyBar From the man near the east exit; may be purchased for $300 each  C  Later visit TM16 (Icy Wind) From Gym Leader Pryce, after defeating him  C

The Pushy Salesman

There is a man on the east side of town that stops anyone from reaching Route 44. He states that as you are new in town, you should definitely try a RageCandyBar for the low price of $300. The item is a local specialty, named for the nearby Lake of Rage. Its cost, and its effect when used, are identical to that of a Potion.

The Shady Sightseer

A second man blocks the entrance to the Mahogany Gym as well. He says that you should take the time for some sightseeing, and tells you to check out the Lake of Rage. The lake is located to the north, beyond Route 43.

Route 43

Route 43

Route 43 connects Mahogany Town to the Lake of Rage. The main road passes through a gate, while a grassy trail winds its way through the trees.

Trainers

Trainer Pokémon Camper Spencer Reward: $380 Sandshrew♂ Lv.17 No item Sandslash♂ Lv.17 No item Zubat♂ Lv.19 No item Picnicker Tiffany Reward: $400 Clefairy♀ Lv.20 No item Fisher Marvin Reward: $600 Magikarp♂ Lv.10 No item Gyarados♂ Lv.10 No item Magikarp♂ Lv.15 No item Gyarados♂ Lv.15 No item PokéManiac Ron Reward: $1140 Nidoking♂ Lv.19 No item PokéManiac Brent Reward: $1140 Lickitung♂ Lv.19 No item PokéManiac Ben Reward: $1140 Slowbro♂ Lv.19 No item Trainers with a telephone symbol by their names will give their Pokégear number to the player, and may call or be called for a rematch with higher-level Pokémon.

Available Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Pidgeotto G S C Grass 16 30% 30% 0% Raticate G S C Grass 17 5% 5% 0% Raticate G S C Grass 16-17 0% 0% 25% Venonat G S C Grass 15,17 0% 0% 40% Venomoth G S C Grass 17 0% 0% 5% Farfetch'd G S C Grass 16 20% 20% 0% Sentret G S C Grass 15 30% 30% 0% Furret G S C Grass 15,17 15% 15% 0% Noctowl G S C Grass 16 0% 0% 30% Surfing Magikarp G S C Surfing 10-24 100% Fishing Magikarp G S C Fishing Old Rod 10 85% Poliwag G S C Fishing Old Rod 10 15% Poliwag G S C Fishing Good Rod 20 65% Magikarp G S C Fishing Good Rod 20 35% Headbutt tree (Moderate chances of battle) Hoothoot G S C Headbutt 10 65% Exeggcute G S C Headbutt 10 20% Venonat G S C Headbutt 10 15% Headbutt tree (Low chances of battle) Hoothoot G S C Headbutt 10 50% Pineco G S C Headbutt 10 30% Exeggcute G S C Headbutt 10 20% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Items
Item Location Games Bitter Berry West of the larger pond, on the tree (daily; requires Surf, Cut)  C  Max Ether West of the gate, on the upper ledge  C  Pink Bow Sometimes given out by Picnicker Tiffany, after registering her phone number  C  Later visit TM36 (Sludge Bomb) In the gate; from the guard, after Team Rocket is defeated in Mahogany Town  C

The Greedy Guards

Travelers who wish to take the easier path to the lake and stay on the main road are forced to pass through the gate. Team Rocket knows this, and has dispatched two Grunts here. Anyone who enters the gate is immediately confronted by the pair, and forced to pay $1,000 as a toll. They mention how their assignment has been very profitable, as everyone wants to see whatever is happening at the Lake of Rage.

Lake of Rage

Lake of Rage

The Lake of Rage, also known as Gyarados Lake, is the largest lake in Johto. According to a local Fishing Guru, the lake was created when rampaging Gyarados altered the landscape and the resulting crater eventually filled with rainwater. The lake has not been the same since the men dressed in black appeared, and there have even been sightings of a strangely-colored Gyarados.

Available Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Surfing Magikarp G S C Surfing 10–19 90% Gyarados G S C Surfing 15–19 10% Fishing Magikarp G S C Fishing Old Rod 10 100% Magikarp G S C Fishing Good Rod 20 90% Gyarados G S C Fishing Good Rod 20 10% Headbutt tree (Moderate chances of battle) Hoothoot G S C Headbutt 10 65% Exeggcute G S C Headbutt 10 20% Venonat G S C Headbutt 10 15% Headbutt tree (Low chances of battle) Hoothoot G S C Headbutt 10 50% Pineco G S C Headbutt 10 30% Exeggcute G S C Headbutt 10 20% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Items

Item Location Games Eastern lake Max Potion One step north of the lake's northeast corner (hidden)  C  Red Scale Automatically obtained after battling the Red Gyarados (requires Surf)  C  Elixer Southeast house; from the Fishing Guru, after showing him a record-breaking Magikarp  C  Western woods Full Restore Dead-end path, southwest of the lake (hidden)  C  Rare Candy Dead-end path, west of the secluded house (hidden; requires Cut)  C  BlackBelt Dead-end path, west of the secluded house; from WesleyWe  C  Elixir Dead-end path, south of the secluded house (requires Cut)  C  TM43 (Detect) Dead-end path, north of the lake's northeast corner (requires Cut)  C  TM10 (Hidden Power) From the man in the secluded house  C

Peace Disturbed

Something has been disturbing the Pokémon living in the lake, and now the Gyarados are angry. One of them can be seen just offshore. Unlike others of its species, this individual seems to have evolved under mysterious circumstances that resulted in its unusual coloring. It will not calm itself, so it must be caught or defeated.

VS Gyarados

As a Water/Flying-type Pokémon, Gyarados is vulnerable to Electric- and Rock-type attacks. Using these moves first will wear it down quickly. Follow up with Fire-, Water-, Fighting-, Bug-, or Steel-type moves to further chip away at its health.

Types: Water Flying Held item: None Gyarados Lv.30 Thrash Normal   --       Bite Dark   --       Dragon Rage Dragon   --       Leer Normal   --

When the battle ends, you find a Red Scale floating on the water. Climb back onto shore and speak to the man reading the sign. He has been investigating rumors that all of the Magikarp in the lake are being forced to evolve prematurely. He introduces himself as Lance, and asks for your help. He believes that a mysterious radio signal originating in Mahogany Town is the cause, and sets off to find the source.

Mahogany Town

Souvenir Shop

Upon entering the shady shop, you see Lance's Dragonite using Hyper Beam to attack one of the workers. Lance confirms that the strange radio signal is coming from this location, and pushes past the shopkeeper to reveal a hidden stairway leading underground.

Team Rocket's Hideout, B1F

Team Rocket's Hideout, B2F

Team Rocket's Hideout, B3F

Team Rocket's Hideout

Team Rocket's hideout is a large complex hidden beneath Mahogany Town. Formerly the base of operations for a ninja clan, Team Rocket has put the old traps to use to thwart anyone attempting to interfere with their plans.

Trainers

B1F Trainer Pokémon Rocket Grunt Reward: $640 Rattata♂ Lv.16 No item Rattata♂ Lv.16 No item Rattata♂ Lv.16 No item Rattata♂ Lv.16 No item Scientist Jed Reward: $2000 Magnemite Lv.20 No item Magnemite Lv.20 No item Magnemite Lv.20 No item B2F Trainer Pokémon Rocket Grunt Reward: $720 Venonat♂ Lv.18 No item Venonat♂ Lv.18 No item Rocket Grunt Reward: $720 Golbat♂ Lv.18 No item Rocket Grunt Reward: $680 Rattata♂ Lv.17 No item Zubat♂ Lv.17 No item Rattata♂ Lv.17 No item B3F Trainer Pokémon Rocket Grunt Reward: $720 Ekans♀ Lv.18 No item Gloom♀ Lv.18 No item Rocket Grunt Reward: $760 Raticate♂ Lv.19 No item Scientist Ross Reward: $2200 Koffing♂ Lv.22 No item Koffing♂ Lv.22 No item Scientist Mitch Reward: $2400 Ditto Lv.24 No item

Items

Item Location Games B1F Guard Spec. Interior room; east of Scientist Jed  C  Hyper Potion Interior northern hallway, east of the statue  C  Nugget Southern hallway  C  Revive Among the floor traps, three steps north of the southwest stairs (hidden)  C  B2F Full Heal North; on the machine to the right of the computer (hidden)  C  TM46 (Thief) West; accessed via B3F (Northwest)  C  HM06 (Whirlpool) South; from Lance, after disabling the machine  C  B3F Full Heal Eastern hallway  C  X Special Southwest room; east of the potted plants  C  Protein Southwest room; west of the potted plants  C  Ice Heal North end of the central hallway  C  Ultra Ball Northwest; east of the door to the Executive's room  C

B1F

When you step in front of the first Pokémon statue, you are forced to battle two Grunts in quick succession. It turns out that each Pokémon statue on this floor is equipped with a hidden security camera, and passing in front of one causes the same two Grunts to confront you.

Trainers
Trainer Pokémon Rocket Grunt Reward: $760 Drowzee♂ Lv.17 No item Zubat♂ Lv.19 No item Rocket Grunt Reward: $720 Zubat♂ Lv.16 No item Grimer♂ Lv.17 No item Rattata♂ Lv.18 No item

Continue west and take the first doorway to head south. Defeat Scientist Jed in the interior room, then grab the Guard Spec. and examine the computer to disable the security cameras. Leave the room and head east to reach a Hyper Potion. Go south and follow the hallway westward to get a Nugget, then take the stairs in the southwest.

B2F (South)

Lance is waiting for you here, and heals your Pokémon before continuing on. The nearby door needs a password to open, so continue eastward to fight another two Rocket Grunts. Take the stairs down to the lowest floor.

B3F (Southeast)

Lance informs you that reaching the boss requires two passwords, which are only known by a few trusted Rockets. Pick up the Full Heal near the east wall, then battle Scientist Ross and the female Rocket Grunt in the eastern room. Defeated, she gives up the first password: "SlowpokeTail". Move on to the southwest room to fight Scientist Mitch, then defeat another Rocket Grunt to learn the second password: "RaticateTail." Collect the X Special and Protein near the potted plants, then head north. Pick up the Ice Heal near the north wall, then climb the northeast stairs.

B2F (North)

Head all the way to the west, where you are challenged by another Rocket Grunt. Go down the stairs to reach the boss's room.

B3F (Northwest)

When you approach the executive's room, Silver appears. He insists that he will be the one to eliminate Team Rocket, then runs off. Before opening the door, climb the southern stairs to a separate area of B2F.

B2F (West)

Pick up the item, TM46 (Thief), then go back downstairs.

B3F (Northwest)

Collect the Ultra Ball to the east, then examine the door to enter the two passwords, and the door opens. The Rocket Executive inside demands to know who you are and why you are in Giovanni's office. He reveals that Giovanni disappeared after disbanding Team Rocket three years ago, but that the group has continued on since then, planning for his eventual return.

Rocket Executive Rocket Hideout Gold, Silver, and Crystal Reward: $1584 Types: Poison Flying Held item: None Zubat♂ Lv.22 Leech Life Bug   --       Bite Dark   --       Supersonic Normal   --       Confuse Ray Ghost   --       Type: Poison Unknown Held item: None Koffing♂ Lv.22 Smog Poison   --       Tackle Normal   --       Sludge Poison   --       Selfdestruct Normal   --       Type: Normal Unknown Held item: None Raticate♂ Lv.24 Hyper Fang Normal   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Scary Face Normal   --       Tail Whip Normal   --

Shocked at his defeat, he rushes off to warn the others that their plans are in danger. Speak to the Murkrow in the corner to learn the password for the final locked door: "Hail Giovanni". Backtrack to the southern part of B2F.

B2F (South)

Examine the door to enter the password, and the door opens. When you step inside, a Rocket Executive and a Rocket Grunt ambush you in an attempt to force a 2-on-1 battle, but their plan is short-lived. Lance and his Dragonite show up just in time, and each of you battle a single Rocket instead.

Rocket Executive Rocket Hideout Gold, Silver, and Crystal Reward: $1800 Type: Poison Unknown Held item: None Arbok♀ Lv.23 Leer Normal   --       Bite Dark   --       Wrap Normal   --       Poison Sting Poison   --       Types: Grass Poison Held item: None Gloom♀ Lv.23 Sweet Scent Normal   --       Absorb Grass   --       Acid Poison   --       Sleep Powder Grass   --       Types: Dark Flying Held item: None Murkrow♀ Lv.25 Peck Flying   --       Haze Ice   --       Pursuit Dark   --       Struggle Normal   --

Afterward, she claims that their broadcasting experiment is a success, despite their defeat here. They are unconcerned what happens to their hideout, as they apparently have bigger plans. Team Rocket flees the building, and Lance inspects the generator. He cannot find a power switch, and determines that to shut it down, the six Electrode that power it must be removed. The two of you split the task, so catch or defeat the three on the left side to put an end to Team Rocket's plan.

Type: Electric Unknown Held item: None Electrode Lv.23 Tackle Normal   --       Screech Normal   --       SonicBoom Normal   --       Selfdestruct Normal   --

With the machine disabled, the radio signal has finally stopped. The Lake of Rage can now return to normal, and Lance thanks you with an item that he found here: HM06 (Whirlpool). Follow him back upstairs, then step on the nearby warp tile for a shortcut to the entrance.

Mahogany Gym

Mahogany Gym

Mahogany Town Pokémon Gym Leader: Pryce The Teacher of Winter's Harshness

The Mahogany Gym specializes in Ice-type Pokémon. Ice-type moves are super effective against Dragon-, Flying-, Grass-, and Ground-type Pokémon, while Ice-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting-, Fire-, Rock-, and Steel-type moves.

The Gym is filled with slippery, ice-like tiles. When stepped on, the challenger is sent sliding until they reach a patch of normal flooring or some other obstacle. Begin by standing between the left Poké Ball statue and the interior wall, then move northward twice to reach Boarder Douglas. Slide to the east, then south to stop behind the Poké Ball statue on the right. Move westward, then northward again to stop next to Boarder Doulgas again. Slide eastward one last time to reach the Gym Leader.

Pryce's Seel is vulnerable to Grass- and Electric-type moves. Despite being a Water-type Pokémon, it can still fight back against unsuspecting Grass Pokémon with Ice attacks. His Dewgong is much the same, but also takes serious damage from Rock- and Fighting-type moves. His Piloswine can use Blizzard, the strongest Ice-type attack, but its Ice/Ground typing leaves it with the most weaknesses of Pryce's team, with five: Fighting-, Steel-, Fire-, Water-, and Grass-type moves.

Mahogany Gym Trainers Trainer Pokémon Skier Roxanne Reward: $2016 Jynx♀ Lv.28 No item Boarder Ronald Reward: $1728 Seel♂ Lv.24 No item Seel♂ Lv.24 No item Dewgong♂ Lv.25 No item Skier Clarissa Reward: $2016 Dewgong♂ Lv.28 No item Boarder Brad Reward: $1872 Swinub♂ Lv.26 No item Swinub♂ Lv.26 No item Boarder Douglas Reward: $1728 Shellder♂ Lv.24 No item Shellder♂ Lv.24 No item Cloyster♂ Lv.25 No item Leader Pryce Mahogany Gym Gold, Silver, and Crystal Reward: $3100 Type: Water Unknown Held item: None Seel♂ Lv.27 Headbutt Normal   --       Icy Wind Ice   --       Aurora Beam Ice   --       Rest Psychic   --       Types: Water Ice Held item: None Dewgong♂ Lv.29 Headbutt Normal   --       Icy Wind Ice   --       Aurora Beam Ice   --       Rest Psychic   --       Types: Ice Ground Held item: None Piloswine♂ Lv.31 Icy Wind Ice   --       Fury Attack Normal   --       Mist Ice   --       Blizzard Ice   --

After the battle, Pryce awards you the Glacier Badge, which gives your Pokémon a slight Special Attack and Special Defense boost during battle and enables the use of Whirlpool in the field. He also gives you TM16 (Icy Wind) as a prize.

Desperate Times

Upon leaving the Gym, you receive a call from Professor Elm. He informs you of strange radio broadcasts that mention Team Rocket. It seems that the group has one more card to play, so hurry back to Goldenrod City's Radio Tower to finally put a stop to their plans.

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