'''''The next two roads are short, but they lead in many directions and join several areas together. The tree you couldn't get past is still there, but this time you have the Squirtbottle from Goldenrod City. When the tree is gone, you'll finally be able to move on to the next area.'''''
After defeating the 2 trainers, talk to the girl standing next to the strange tree (the same strange tree you saw coming in from [[Pokémon Gold and Silver/Violet City|Violet City]]). She'll run back to the Florist Shop in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver/Goldenrod City|Goldenrod City]]; go back and talk to her there, then talk to her sister, who will give you a '''Squirtbottle'''. Go back to Route 36 and squirt the strange tree; it will reveal itself as a Pokémon: {{bp|Sudowoodo}}. It's the only one in the game, so if you want to "catch 'em all," use a Great Ball or Ultra Ball.
Elemental Sones are phenomenally rare, but junior trainer Alan doesn't have any problem finding them. After you beat him, give him your phone number, Eventually, he'll call and offer you a free Fire Stone, no strings attached!
=== Water (and capture) the Sudowoodo ===
Shortly before a tree in the middle of the path, you'll find the daughter of the Flower Shop woman in Goldenrod City. Talk to her, then head back to see her mom in Goldenrod City and get the '''Squirtbottle'''. Take that to the "tree" blocking the path and give it a squirt. When you use the Squirtbottle on the weird tree, it will attack you. It's not a tree at all—it's {{bp|Sudowoodo}}, a Rock-type Pokémon that looks like a tree! It's the only place that Sudowoodo shows up. Attack—capture it carefully, since if you K.O. it, it's gone for good.
=== More free stuff ===
The "tree" wasn't too popular, and the man to the right of it will give you '''TM 08''' just for uprooting it. It contains Rock Smash, which breaks certain rocks that you'll soon encounter, and deals Fighting-type damage while lowering opponents' Defense in battle.
=== Three Apricorn Trees ===
The trees south of the entrance to Ecruteak City contain '''Red''', '''Blue''', and '''Black''' Apricorns, which can be made into Level, Lure, and Heavy balls by Kurt in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver/Azalea Town|Azalea Town]]. Like all Berries, they grow back every day.
=== Mr. Thursday and Mr. Sunday ===
You know the drill: Talk to Arthur, who appear above the Ruins of Alpha on Thursdays, and get a '''Hard Stone''', which powers up Rock attacks (go Sudowoodo!). Talk to Sunny below the Apricorn Trees on Sunday for a '''Magnet''', which beefs up Electric moves.
| [[Image:Pokemon 185Sudowoodo.png|left]]This odd tree creature is the game's only pure-Rock Pokémon, which is kind of cool. With a good Attack and Rock's traditional high defense, Sudowoodo is the worst nightmare of Fire, Ice, Flying and Bug-types. Just keep it away from Water, Grass, Ground and Fighting-type Pokémon.
| [[Image:Pokemon 234Stantler.png|right]]This feral antelope has uniformly solid stats and particularly high Attack and Speed scores. It can learn a couple of decent Normal attacks (Stomp at 23 and Take Down at 40), but its moves are otherwise on the weak side. Since it can't evolve, and there are better Normal-types out there, it might not be a good idea to spend a lot of time leveling up this one.
| [[Image:Pokemon 037Vulpix.png|left]]While Gold players are gaining the ability to collect a {{bp|Growlithe}} for the first time, Silver players can now collect Vulpix. While not as powerful as Growlithe, Vulpix and {{bp|Ninetails}} are a bit quicker, and sometimes that makes all the difference. They haven't changed much, but at least now Ninetails keeps learning moves after it's evolved.
The next two roads are short, but they lead in many directions and join several areas together. The tree you couldn't get past is still there, but this time you have the Squirtbottle from Goldenrod City. When the tree is gone, you'll finally be able to move on to the next area.
Elemental Sones are phenomenally rare, but junior trainer Alan doesn't have any problem finding them. After you beat him, give him your phone number, Eventually, he'll call and offer you a free Fire Stone, no strings attached!
Water (and capture) the Sudowoodo
Shortly before a tree in the middle of the path, you'll find the daughter of the Flower Shop woman in Goldenrod City. Talk to her, then head back to see her mom in Goldenrod City and get the Squirtbottle. Take that to the "tree" blocking the path and give it a squirt. When you use the Squirtbottle on the weird tree, it will attack you. It's not a tree at all—it's Sudowoodo, a Rock-type Pokémon that looks like a tree! It's the only place that Sudowoodo shows up. Attack—capture it carefully, since if you K.O. it, it's gone for good.
More free stuff
The "tree" wasn't too popular, and the man to the right of it will give you TM 08 just for uprooting it. It contains Rock Smash, which breaks certain rocks that you'll soon encounter, and deals Fighting-type damage while lowering opponents' Defense in battle.
Three Apricorn Trees
The trees south of the entrance to Ecruteak City contain Red, Blue, and Black Apricorns, which can be made into Level, Lure, and Heavy balls by Kurt in Azalea Town. Like all Berries, they grow back every day.
Mr. Thursday and Mr. Sunday
You know the drill: Talk to Arthur, who appear above the Ruins of Alpha on Thursdays, and get a Hard Stone, which powers up Rock attacks (go Sudowoodo!). Talk to Sunny below the Apricorn Trees on Sunday for a Magnet, which beefs up Electric moves.
This odd tree creature is the game's only pure-Rock Pokémon, which is kind of cool. With a good Attack and Rock's traditional high defense, Sudowoodo is the worst nightmare of Fire, Ice, Flying and Bug-types. Just keep it away from Water, Grass, Ground and Fighting-type Pokémon.
This feral antelope has uniformly solid stats and particularly high Attack and Speed scores. It can learn a couple of decent Normal attacks (Stomp at 23 and Take Down at 40), but its moves are otherwise on the weak side. Since it can't evolve, and there are better Normal-types out there, it might not be a good idea to spend a lot of time leveling up this one.
#37 Vulpix
While Gold players are gaining the ability to collect a Growlithe for the first time, Silver players can now collect Vulpix. While not as powerful as Growlithe, Vulpix and Ninetails are a bit quicker, and sometimes that makes all the difference. They haven't changed much, but at least now Ninetails keeps learning moves after it's evolved.
Pidgey
Nidoran♀
Nidoran♂
Vulpix
Growlithe
Hoothoot
Stantler
Ledyba
Bellsprout
Spinarak
Gastly
Ledian
Pidgeotto
Noctowl
Ariados
