Pokémon Gold and Silver/Route 30-31

'Route #30 and Route #31 are relatively uncomplicated roads—unfortunately, you'll have to wander off the path to climb uphill. You'll be wandering through tall grass again, but it will help your Pokémon become strong—if you win.'



New Pokémon to catch
Routes 30 and 31 contain a variety of new Pokémon (especially if you are playing Crystal) so bring many Poké Balls. Bug-type Pokemon are plentiful here in all versions. and can be found on Gold while  and  can be found on Silver. Unfortunately, the new families aren't that great, but you can still have some decent utility from (can learn  and moves alike) and  (has a decent attack stat). may be weak at the first gym but it's decent and very useful if you didn't choose as your starter. Also, try to catch an extra Bellsprout, not because they're that great, but because they can be used to trade for a very useful in Violet City. Crystal players can get all of the previously mentioned Pokémon, plus three more! , and  can only be found at night and are somewhat rare but worth to catch. They can be found in other places more easily so don't worry if you don't find them here.

Trainer battles begin
When you return to Route #30 after completing your errand, trainers will attack you whenever you make eye contact. As you can see from their rosters below, their Pokémon are weak, but they can wear you down. You can try to avoid them, but it's better to fight when you can: they're the best source of money and EXP in the game.

One new twist is the ability to trade phone numbers with certain trainers once you've defeated them in battle (they will have a phone icon next to their rewards). If you agree, they'll call you periodically to chat, challenge you to rematches, and most importantly, inform you of Pokémon "swarms". Without that info, it's hard to catch Pokémon like in the nearby Dark Cave.

Run an errand and get TM 50
A little later in the game, a guard in the guard house that separates Goldenrod City and Route #35 will send you to deliver a message to the guy in front of the lake, so remember where he is! Finishing this errand is the only way to get TM 50, Nightmare.

Pokémon Found

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