Appendix:HeartGold and SoulSilver walkthrough/Section 29

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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Mt. Silver Cave

Mt. Silver, 1F

Mt. Silver, Lower Mountainside

Mt. Silver, 2F

Mt. Silver, Upper Mountainside

Mt. Silver, 3F

Mt. Silver, Summit

Mt. Silver is a hallowed mountain that rises up between Johto and Kanto. These caves are home to powerful Pokémon, so only certain Trainers deemed up to the challenge are permitted to enter.

Available Pokémon

1F Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Golbat HG SS Cave 45 5% Graveler HG SS Cave 41-43 20% Onix HG SS Cave 42 30% Teddiursa HG SS Cave 43 10% Ursaring HG SS Cave 44 30% Phanpy HG SS Cave 43 10% Donphan HG SS Cave 44 30% Larvitar HG SS Cave 15, 20 5% Special Pokémon Makuhita HG SS Hoenn Sound 43 20% Absol HG SS Hoenn Sound 42, 44 20% Chingling HG SS Sinnoh Sound 43 20% Bronzor HG SS Sinnoh Sound 42, 44 20% Surfing Goldeen HG SS Surfing 30-40 9% Seaking HG SS Surfing 30-50 91% Fishing Goldeen HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 15% Magikarp HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 85% Goldeen HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 30% Seaking HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 20% Magikarp HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 50% 50% 40% Gyarados HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 0% 0% 10% Seaking HG SS Fishing Super Rod 40 50% 50% 20% Gyarados HG SS Fishing Super Rod 40 50% 50% 80% 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. Lower Mountainside Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Golbat HG SS Grass 48, 51 40% Golduck HG SS Grass 51 5% Onix HG SS Grass 48 30% Teddiursa HG SS Grass 48 10% Ursaring HG SS Grass 50 10% Phanpy HG SS Grass 48 10% Donphan HG SS Grass 50 10% Larvitar HG SS Grass 15, 20 5% Special Pokémon Makuhita HG SS Hoenn Sound 48 20% Absol HG SS Hoenn Sound 48, 51 20% Chingling HG SS Sinnoh Sound 48 20% Bronzor HG SS Sinnoh Sound 48, 51 20% Headbutt Group A Natu HG SS Headbutt 42-44 20% Aipom HG SS Headbutt 42-44 30% Heracross HG SS Headbutt 42-44 50% Headbutt Group B Natu HG SS Headbutt 45-48 20% Aipom HG SS Headbutt 45-48 30% Heracross HG SS Headbutt 45-48 50% 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. 2F Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Golbat HG SS Cave 48 5% Golduck HG SS Cave 48 10% Quagsire HG SS Cave 45 30% 30% 20% Misdreavus HG SS Cave 45 0% 0% 10% Sneasel HG SS Cave 48 20% Teddiursa HG SS Cave 46 10% Ursaring HG SS Cave 48, 50 20% Phanpy HG SS Cave 46 10% Donphan HG SS Cave 48, 50 20% Larvitar HG SS Cave 15, 20 5% Special Pokémon Makuhita HG SS Hoenn Sound 48, 50 20% Absol HG SS Hoenn Sound 46, 48 20% Chingling HG SS Sinnoh Sound 48, 50 20% Bronzor HG SS Sinnoh Sound 46, 48 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. Upper Mountainside Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Golbat HG SS Grass 48 5% Golduck HG SS Grass 48 30% 30% 20% Quagsire HG SS Grass 45 15% 15% 10% Misdreavus HG SS Grass 45, 48 0% 0% 15% Sneasel HG SS Grass 45 20% Ursaring HG SS Grass 47 20% Donphan HG SS Grass 47 20% Larvitar HG SS Grass 15, 20, 30 10% Special Pokémon Makuhita HG SS Hoenn Sound 47 20% Absol HG SS Hoenn Sound 45, 48 20% Chingling HG SS Sinnoh Sound 47 20% Bronzor HG SS Sinnoh Sound 45, 48 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. 3F Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Golbat HG SS Cave 48 5% Golduck HG SS Cave 48 30% Quagsire HG SS Cave 45 20% 20% 10% Misdreavus HG SS Cave 45 0% 0% 10% Sneasel HG SS Cave 50 20% Ursaring HG SS Cave 47 20% Donphan HG SS Cave 47 20% Larvitar HG SS Cave 15, 20 5% Special Pokémon Makuhita HG SS Hoenn Sound 47 20% Absol HG SS Hoenn Sound 45, 48 20% Chingling HG SS Sinnoh Sound 47 20% Bronzor HG SS Sinnoh Sound 45, 48 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 1F Expert Belt Southern chamber; accessed via the cave opening near the middle of 1F (requires Surf, Waterfall)  HG  SS  Ultra Ball ×2 Main chamber; west-central area, on a rock between the two waterfalls (hidden; requires Surf, Waterfall, Rock Climb) Northwest chamber; northeast corner of the upper level, on the rock wall (hidden; requires Surf, Waterfall, Rock Climb)  HG  SS  Hyper Potion Northwest chamber; northwest corner of the upper level, on the rock wall (hidden; requires Surf, Waterfall, Rock Climb)  HG  SS  Dire Hit Main chamber; southeast area, on a lone rock (hidden; requires Rock Climb)  HG  SS  Full Restore Main chamber (Northeast); partially obscured by a rock, accessed via Lower Mountainside (requires Rock Climb)  HG  SS  Revive Main chamber; north-northeast area, on a lone rock (hidden; requires Rock Climb)  HG  SS  Lower Mountainside (requires Rock Climb) Escape Rope Lowest level, south side  HG  SS  TM76 (Stealth Rock) Highest level, south side  HG  SS  2F (requires Rock Climb) Max Elixir Middle level, north side  HG  SS  Max Revive Second-highest level, north side  HG  SS  Max Potion Highest level, west side, on the southernmost of three rocks (hidden; requires Rock Smash)  HG  SS  Calcium Highest level, south side  HG  SS  Iron East; on a rock in the northeast corner, accessible via Upper Mountainside (hidden; requires Rock Smash)  HG  SS  Protein East; east-central area, accessible via the northeast cave opening to Upper Mountainside  HG  SS  Upper Mountainside (requires Rock Climb) Max Ether North side, on a rock immediately to the left of the north exit (hidden)  HG  SS  Pure Incense East side, on the second-highest level  HG  SS  Rare Candy Southeast corner of the upper-most level, on a rock (hidden)  HG  SS  Hyper Potion South side, east end of the upper-most level (hidden)  HG  SS  Dawn Stone South side, west end of the upper-most level  HG  SS  3F (requires Rock Climb) Max Revive Upper level, on a rock to the east (hidden)  HG  SS  Summit (requires Rock Climb) Legend Ribbon Awarded to all Pokémon that participate in the battle against Red, after defeating him  HG  SS

1F

Main chamber

Use Surf to move westward, then use Waterfall to climb the wall of water. Enter the nearby cave opening.

Southern chamber

The next area is a small, dead-end chamber. Pick up the Expert Belt and return to 1F.

Main chamber

Use Surf again to sail northwestward and step onto dry land. Use Rock Climb to scale the wall and continue northward, then use the move again to climb down the other side. Continue northward to climb the second waterfall and enter the northern chamber. A legendary Pokémon roosts inside.

Northwest chamber

The northwest chamber holds a deep pit, where a fiery bird Pokémon makes its roost. Use Rock Climb to reach the lower level and approach the legendary Pokémon.

VS Moltres

Moltres is the next member of the legendary birds. Begin with Water- and Electric-type attacks to wear its health down quickly, then follow up with Grass, Fire, Bug, Fighting, and Steel moves to chip away at it even further. Consider inflicting status ailments like Sleep and Paralysis to restrict its movements, and be sure to bring along some healing items as well.

Types: Fire Flying Ability: Pressure Held item: None Moltres Lv.50 AncientPower Rock Special   --       Flamethrower Fire Special   --       Safeguard Normal Status   --       Air Slash Flying Special   --

After the battle, either travel back to the entrance, or simply use an Escape Rope. Take a moment to visit the Pokémon Center if necessary, then use Rock Climb to scale the nearest wall and step out onto the mountainside.

Lower Mountainside

Go south to reach an Escape Rope, then follow the trail up the mountainside. Pick up TM76 (Stealth Rock) from the south end of the uppermost level, then go north. Move down the first stairway and enter the nearest cave opening.

Main chamber (Northeast)

Move northward to pick up a Full Restore, then exit back to the mountainside.

Lower Mountainside

Continue down the mountainside, then go south and enter the cave opening on the middle level.

Main chamber

Follow the upper-level path westward, then turn north. Climb up the large stairway and enter the cave opening in the north wall.

2F

This chamber houses a large, deep crater that forces travelers to wander in circles to reach the upper levels. Climb up the first two stairways to reach the middle level, then move in a counter-clockwise direction to reach a Max Elixir. Continue up to the second-highest level, then move clockwise to collect a Max Revive. Climb the northwest stairway to the highest level; go south and use Rock Smash to reach a Calcium. Exit through the northern cave opening to reach the mountain's snow-covered heights.

Upper Mountainside

Move east around the corner, then enter the nearest cave opening.

2F

Go south to reach a Protein, then exit back to the mountainside.

Upper Mountainside

Head south and enter the next cave opening.

2F

Move southward and exit through the next cave opening.

Upper Mountainside

Continue southward and turn the corner. Use Rock Climb to collect the Pure Incense, then return to the southeast cave opening.

2F

Go west and take the next exit back to the mountainside.

Upper Mountainside

Use Rock Climb to scale the wall. From this location, there are three more points nearby with steps carved into the cliff. Climb the western path to reach a Dawn Stone, then backtrack and follow the middle path up to enter the cave opening on the highest level.

3F

Follow the tunnel westward and climb the towering cliffside. Step through the exit to reach the icy mountaintop.

Summit

A Mythical Meeting

Cross over the narrow, snow-covered ridge to finally meet Red, former Champion of the Kanto region. He and his Pokémon have been in training here since he gave up his Champion title, and that training has resulted in each of his Pokémon reaching sky-high levels. Even with a type advantage, Red's Pokémon will not go down without a fight.

VS Red

A hailstorm blows in as the battle begins. The falling bits of ice will damage all non-Ice Pokémon each turn, except those with certain Abilities.

Red leads with his first partner, Pikachu. As it has reached an incredible level 88, it is not an opponent to be underestimated. As if it was not dangerous enough on its own, the Light Ball it holds doubles the power of each of its moves. Ground-type Pokémon are best here, as they are immune to Electric moves, and Pikachu takes serious damage from Ground attacks.

At level 80, Lapras is Red's lowest-leveled Pokémon. Due to the hailstorm blowing over the battlefield, the accuracy of its Blizzard move is boosted to 100%. Psychic may cut the target's Special Defense, increase the damage it sustains. Use Fighting-, Rock-, Grass-, and Electric-type attacks to chip away at its high HP. Physical moves are most effective, as they target its weaker physical Defense.

Snorlax has a massive amount of HP. Its high physical Attack lets it inflict a good deal of damage with Crunch, which may lower the target's physical Defense. A stat drop like this can quickly become a nightmare for a target hit by Giga Impact. Snorlax is immune to Ghost-type attacks, and only takes serious damage from Fighting-type moves.

His Venusaur can lull the target to sleep with Sleep Powder, and sap its HP for its own with Giga Drain. Frenzy Plant is a massively powerful move that forces the user to recharge on the next turn. A Grass-type Pokémon, it fares poorly in extreme heat or cold, so use Fire and Ice moves to wear it down.

Though Charizard's physical Attack is lower than its Special Attack, Flare Blitz is still a powerful move that inflicts recoil damage and may burn the target. Like Venusaur's Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn is such a powerful attack that it forces the user to recharge after using it. Charizard takes massive damage from Rock-type attacks, but is also vulnerable to Water- and Electric-type moves.

Blastoise is a more defensive Pokémon than the others, but should still not be taken lightly. Blizzard hits with 100% accuracy, and gives it a way to counterattack against Grass Pokémon. Both Focus Blast and Flash Cannon may cut the target's Special Defense. This lets it deal even more damage with Hydro Cannon, the Water-type version of Frenzy Plant and Blast Burn. Blastoise falters against Grass and Electric attacks, and its lower physical Defense means that physical moves are most effective.

PKMN Trainer Red Mt. Silver Cave HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $16800 Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: Light Ball Pikachu♂ Lv.88 Volt Tackle Electric Physical   --       Iron Tail Steel Physical   --       Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Types: Water Ice Ability: Shell Armor Held item: None Lapras♂ Lv.80 Blizzard Ice Special   --       Brine Water Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Body Slam Normal Physical   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Thick Fat Held item: None Snorlax♂ Lv.82 Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Blizzard Ice Special   --       Giga Impact Normal Physical   --       Types: Grass Poison Ability: Overgrow Held item: None Venusaur♂ Lv.84 Sludge Bomb Poison Special   --       Giga Drain Grass Special   --       Sleep Powder Grass Status   --       Frenzy Plant Grass Special   --       Types: Fire Flying Ability: Blaze Held item: None Charizard♂ Lv.84 Flare Blitz Fire Physical   --       Air Slash Flying Special   --       Blast Burn Fire Special   --       Dragon Pulse Dragon Special   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Torrent Held item: None Blastoise♂ Lv.84 Focus Blast Fighting Special   --       Hydro Cannon Water Special   --       Blizzard Ice Special   --       Flash Cannon Steel Special   --

After the battle, Red pauses for a moment in stunned silence. Then, in the blink of an eye, he disappears. He is not gone for good though, as defeating the Elite Four and Champion again will cause him to reappear here. The credits roll for the second time, and you resume your adventure back home in New Bark Town.

Having scaled the mountain and defeated the legendary Trainer, the final remaining task is to complete the Pokédex. There are currently 493 known species, so there is plenty of training left to do!

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