Appendix:HeartGold and SoulSilver walkthrough/Section 11

This is the Bulbapedia walkthrough for Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
These pages follow the remade Nintendo DS iteration, not Pokémon Gold and Silver. The guide for those games can be found here.

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Mahogany Town

Mahogany Town

Mahogany Town is a quiet mountain town located at the intersection of Routes 42, 43, and 44. The area once concealed an underground complex that served as a ninja hideout. There is no official Poké Mart here, 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  HG  SS  Later visit TM07 (Hail) From Gym Leader Pryce, after defeating him  HG  SS

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.

The Shady Sightseer

A second man blocks the entrance to the Mahogany Gym as well. He asks if you have seen a man with a black cape who has been investigating strange radio waves near Mahogany Town and the Lake of Rage, and wonders aloud who he may be. 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: $320 Sandshrew♂ Lv.18 No item Sandslash♂ Lv.18 No item Zubat♂ Lv.20 No item Picnicker Tiffany Reward: $336 Clefairy♀ Lv.21 No item Poké Maniac Brent Reward: $1536 Nidorina♀ Lv.20 No item Nidorino♂ Lv.24 No item Poké Maniac Beckett Reward: $1280 Slowbro♂ Lv.20 No item Poké Maniac Ron Reward: $1280 Nidoking♂ Lv.20 No item Fisherman Marvin Reward: $480 Magikarp♂ Lv.10 No item Gyarados♂ Lv.20 No item Magikarp♂ Lv.15 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 HG SS Grass 17 25% 20% 0% Venonat HG SS Grass 16 5% 0% 0% Venonat HG SS Grass 15, 17 0% 0% 15% Noctowl HG SS Grass 17 0% 0% 20% Mareep HG SS Grass 15 10% 10% 0% Mareep HG SS Grass 16 0% 0% 5% Flaaffy HG SS Grass 15 30% 0% 30% Flaaffy HG SS Grass 15-17 0% 40% 0% Girafarig HG SS Grass 15 30% Surfing Magikarp HG SS Surfing 5-25, 50 100% Fishing Magikarp HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 85% Poliwag HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 15% Poliwag HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 60% Magikarp HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 40% Headbutt Group A Hoothoot HG SS Headbutt 15-16 50% Pineco HG SS Headbutt 15-16 30% Exeggcute HG SS Headbutt 15-16 20% Headbutt Group B Hoothoot HG SS Headbutt 17-18 65% Exeggcute HG SS Headbutt 17-18 20% Venonat HG SS Headbutt 17-18 15% 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 Blk Apricorn West of the larger pond, on the tree (daily; requires Surf, Cut)  HG  SS  Max Ether West of the gate, on the ledge  HG  SS  Poké Doll Sometimes given out by Picnicker Tiffany, after registering her phone number  HG  SS  Later visit TM36 (Sludge Bomb) In the gate; from the guard, after Team Rocket is defeated in Mahogany Town  HG  SS

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.

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. The area experiences frequent rainfall, which often leaves the western woods submerged.

Trainers

Trainer Pokémon After battling the Red Gyarados Fisherman Andre MoTuThFrSaSu Reward: $864 Gyarados♂ Lv.27 No item Fisherman Raymond MoTuThFrSaSu Reward: $704 Magikarp♂ Lv.22 No item Magikarp♂ Lv.22 No item Magikarp♂ Lv.22 No item Magikarp♂ Lv.22 No item Ace Trainer Lois Reward: $1500 Mareep♀ Lv.25 No item Ninetales♀ Lv.25 No item After clearing Team Rocket HQ Ace Trainer AltonWe Reward: $1440 Ivysaur♂ Lv.24 No item Charmeleon♂ Lv.24 No item Wartortle♂ Lv.24 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 Surfing Magikarp HG SS Surfing 5-20 90% Gyarados HG SS Surfing 10-20 10% Fishing Magikarp HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 100% Magikarp HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 90% Gyarados HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 10% Headbutt Group A Hoothoot HG SS Headbutt 14-16 50% Pineco HG SS Headbutt 14-16 30% Exeggcute HG SS Headbutt 14-16 20% Headbutt Group B Hoothoot HG SS Headbutt 17-19 65% Exeggcute HG SS Headbutt 17-19 20% Venonat HG SS Headbutt 17-19 15% 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 Red Scale Automatically obtained after battling the Red Gyarados (requires Surf)  HG  SS  Rare Candy Northeast of the Fishing Guru's house, in the gap between trees, next to the cliff (hidden)  HG  SS  Ether Southeast house; from the Fishing Guru, after showing him a record-breaking Magikarp  HG  SS  Choice Specs North edge of the flooded lake, on the eastern patch of land (requires Surf)  HG  SS  Max Potion North edge of the flooded lake, on the eastern patch of land (hidden; requires Surf)  HG  SS  Full Heal South edge of the lake, on a small patch of land (requires Surf)We  HG  SS  Western woods Full Restore Southwest of the lake, between the two eastern ledges (hidden)  HG  SS  Red Flute West of the flooded lake, on a small patch of land (requires Surf)  HG  SS  Max Revive Dead-end path, south of the secluded house (requires Cut)We  HG  SS  Black Belt Dead-end path, west of the secluded house; from WesleyWe  HG  SS  Downcast Ribbon Dead-end path, west of the secluded house; from WesleyWe, after meeting all of the Week Siblings  HG  SS  TM10 (Hidden Power) From the man in the secluded house (requires Surf)  HG  SS  TM43 (Secret Power) North edge of the flooded lake, on the western patch of land (requires Surf)  HG  SS  Full Restore Dead-end path, north of the lake's northeast corner (requires Cut)We  HG  SS

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 Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Gyarados♂/♀ Lv.30 Bite Dark Physical   --       Dragon Rage Dragon Special   --       Leer Normal Status   --       Twister Dragon Special   --

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 flies off on his Dragonite to find the source.

Mahogany Town

Just a 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 HQ

The Team Rocket HQ 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 Team 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 Gregg Reward: $640 Magnemite Lv.20 No item Magnemite Lv.20 No item Magnemite Lv.20 No item B2F Trainer Pokémon Team Rocket Grunt Reward: $720 Venonat♂ Lv.18 No item Venonat♂ Lv.18 No item Team Rocket Grunt Reward: $720 Golbat♂ Lv.18 No item Team Rocket Grunt Reward: $680 Rattata♂ Lv.17 No item Rattata♂ Lv.17 No item Zubat♂ Lv.17 No item B3F Trainer Pokémon Scientist Ross Reward: $704 Koffing♂ Lv.22 No item Koffing♂ Lv.22 No item Team Rocket Grunt Reward: $720 Ekans♀ Lv.18 No item Gloom♀ Lv.18 No item Scientist Mitch Reward: $768 Ditto Lv.24 No item Team Rocket Grunt Reward: $760 Raticate♂ Lv.19 No item

Items

Item Location Games B1F Guard Spec. Interior room; east of Scientist Gregg  HG  SS  Hyper Potion Interior northern hallway, east of the statue  HG  SS  Revive East-central room; northeast corner (hidden)  HG  SS  Nugget Southern hallway  HG  SS  B2F Full Heal South; southern exterior hallway, in the middle of three boxes to the west (hidden)  HG  SS  X Sp. Def North; on one of the machines to the right of the computer (hidden)  HG  SS  TM46 (Thief) West; accessed via B3F (Northwest)  HG  SS  HM05 (Whirlpool) South; from Lance, after disabling the machine  HG  SS  B3F Full Heal Eastern hallway  HG  SS  X Special Southwest room, east side of the potted plants  HG  SS  Protein Southwest room, west side of the potted plants  HG  SS  TM49 (Snatch) North end of the central hallway  HG  SS  Ultra Ball Northwest; east of the door to Petrel's room  HG  SS

B1F

When you step in front of the first Persian statue, you are forced to battle two Grunts in quick succession. It turns out that each Persian 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 Team Rocket Grunt Reward: $760 Drowzee♂ Lv.17 No item Zubat♂ Lv.19 No item Team 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 Gregg 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 to the Radio Transmitter features a voice-recognition system so that only approved people may enter. 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 the voice of a certain person, and identifies this person as Petrel, a Rocket Executive. It seems that the man is hiding out in their leader's office, which is protected with two passwords. 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 TM49 (Snatch) 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 man inside identifies himself as Giovanni, the leader of Team Rocket. He soon abandons his disguise after realizing that he does not sound the same, and reveals himself as Petrel, one of the group's Executives. Petrel assumes that you are headed to the Radio Transmitter, and reveals the password: "Hail Giovanni". It does little good however, as the door will not open unless the password is spoken with his voice.

VS Petrel

Executive Petrel Team Rocket HQ HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $880 Types: Poison Flying Ability: Inner Focus Held item: None Zubat♂ Lv.22 Astonish Ghost Physical   --       Bite Dark Physical   --       Wing Attack Flying Physical   --       Confuse Ray Ghost Status   --       Type: Poison Unknown Ability: Levitate Held item: None Koffing♂ Lv.22 Smog Poison Special   --       SmokeScreen Normal Status   --       Assurance Dark Physical   --       Selfdestruct Normal Physical   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Guts Held item: None Raticate♂ Lv.24 Hyper Fang Normal Physical   --       Sucker Punch Dark Physical   --       Scary Face Normal Status   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --

Petrel explains that Giovanni disappeared after disbanding Team Rocket three years ago, but that the group has continued on since then, planning for his eventual return. He hurries off, and the Murkrow that was standing in the corner approaches you and recites the password, mimicking Petrel's voice. It soon wanders off, so hurry after it as it leads you back to the southern part of B2F.

B2F (South)

When you approach the door to the Radio Transmitter, Murkrow screams the password as it mimicks Petrel's voice. The voice-recognition system is fooled, the door opens, and Murkrow wanders away. When you step inside, another Rocket Executive, Ariana, 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, turning the fight into a 2-on-2 battle, instead.

Executive and Team Rocket Ariana Grunt Team Rocket HQ HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $2960 Type: Poison Unknown Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Arbok♀ Lv.25 Glare Normal Status   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Wrap Normal Physical   --       Poison Sting Poison Physical   --       Types: Grass Poison Ability: Chlorophyll Held item: None Gloom♀ Lv.25 Sweet Scent Normal Status   --       Mega Drain Grass Special   --       Acid Poison Special   --       Sleep Powder Grass Status   --       Types: Dark Flying Ability: Super Luck Held item: None Murkrow♀ Lv.27 Night Shade Ghost Special   --       Wing Attack Flying Physical   --       Astonish Ghost Physical   --       Pursuit Dark Physical   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Insomnia Held item: None Drowzee♂ Lv.18 Disable Normal Status   --       Confusion Psychic Special   --       Headbutt Normal Physical   --       Poison Gas Poison Status   --       Type: Poison Unknown Ability: Stench Held item: None Grimer♂ Lv.20 Mud-Slap Ground Special   --       Disable Normal Status   --       Minimize Normal Status   --       Sludge Poison Special   --

Afterward, Ariana 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 Ability: Soundproof or Static Held item: None Electrode Lv.23 Spark Electric Physical   --       Rollout Rock Physical   --       Screech Normal Status   --       Light Screen Psychic Status   --

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: HM05 (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. In the first room, slide northward to the ice block, then move west, north, east, and north again. In the second room, stand near Skier Diana and slide eastward to the ice block, then loop around from the same direction to continue northward. In the third room, battle Boarder Deandre, then slide eastward to the nearest ice block. Slide north and battle Skier Jill, then move east, south, and west. This leads to the large stalagmite in the southwest corner. slide north, east, north, east, and north again to battle Boarder Gerardo. Finally, move west then north 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 Second room Skier Diana Reward: $928 Jynx♀ Lv.29 No item Boarder Patton Reward: $864 Swinub♂ Lv.27 No item Swinub♂ Lv.27 No item Third room Boarder Deandre Reward: $800 Seel♂ Lv.25 No item Dewgong♂ Lv.26 No item Seel♂ Lv.25 No item Skier Jill Reward: $928 Dewgong♀ Lv.29 No item Boarder Gerardo Reward: $800 Shellder♂ Lv.25 No item Cloyster♂ Lv.26 No item Seel♂ Lv.25 No item Leader Pryce Mahogany Gym HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $4080 Type: Water Unknown Ability: Thick Fat Held item: None Seel♂ Lv.30 Icy Wind Ice Special   --       Rest Psychic Status   --       Snore Normal Special   --       Hail Ice Status   --       Types: Water Ice Ability: Thick Fat Held item: None Dewgong♂ Lv.32 Aurora Beam Ice Special   --       Rest Psychic Status   --       Sleep Talk Normal Status   --       Ice Shard Ice Physical   --       Types: Ice Ground Ability: Snow Cloak Held item: Sitrus Berry Piloswine♂ Lv.34 Blizzard Ice Special   --       Ice Fang Ice Physical   --       Mud Bomb Ground Special   --       Hail Ice Status   --

After the battle, Pryce awards you the Glacier Badge, which enables the use of Whirlpool in the field. He also gives you TM07 (Hail) 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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