Appendix:HeartGold and SoulSilver walkthrough/Section 12

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. Mortar (optional)

Mt. Mortar is a tall mountain that looms over northern Johto. Inside is a large network of caves, and even a giant waterfall. Surf, Strength, Waterfall, and Rock Climb are required to fully explore the area. The Karate King from Saffron City is training on the lowest floor; venture inside with an empty party slot to receive one of his prized Pokémon.

Mt. Mortar, Entrance

Mt. Mortar, Lower Cave

Mt. Mortar, Basement

Trainers
Trainer Pokémon Lower Cave Poké Maniac Harrison Reward: $1088 Nidoking♂ Lv.17 No item Nidoqueen♀ Lv.17 No item Super Nerd Markus Reward: $912 Slowpoke♂ Lv.19 No item Upper Cave Super Nerd Hugh Reward: $1872 Seadra♂ Lv.39 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

Entrance Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Zubat HG SS Cave 13-15 60% Machop HG SS Cave 14 20% Rattata HG SS Cave 14-16 19% Geodude HG SS Cave 14 5% Marill HG SS Cave 15 1% Surfing Goldeen HG SS Surfing 10-25 90% Seaking HG SS Surfing 15-25 10% Fishing Magikarp HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 95% Goldeen HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 5% Magikarp HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 60% Goldeen HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 40% 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 Cave Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Geodude HG SS Cave 13-15 50% Machop HG SS Cave 13-15 35% Rattata HG SS Cave 14 10% Zubat HG SS Cave 13-15 5% 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 Cave Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Machoke HG SS Cave 32 30% Graveler HG SS Cave 31 30% Geodude HG SS Cave 31 20% Raticate HG SS Cave 30 10% Golbat HG SS Cave 30 5% Machop HG SS Cave 28 5% Surfing Goldeen HG SS Surfing 10-15 90% Seaking HG SS Surfing 15 10% Fishing Magikarp HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 95% Goldeen HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 5% Goldeen HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 60% Magikarp HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 40% 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. Basement Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Zubat HG SS Cave 15-17 60% Rattata HG SS Cave 16 20% Machop HG SS Cave 13-16 10% Raticate HG SS Cave 16 5% Geodude HG SS Cave 13-16 5% Surfing Goldeen HG SS Surfing 10-15 90% Seaking HG SS Surfing 15 10% Fishing Magikarp HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 95% Goldeen HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 5% Goldeen HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 60% Magikarp HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 40% Gift Pokémon Tyrogue HG SS Gift 10 One 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

Entrance Item Location Games Hyper Potion On a stalagmite near the western entrance (hidden)  HG  SS  Ether West side above the waterfall, accessed via Lower Cave  HG  SS  Revive East side above the waterfall, accessed via Lower Cave  HG  SS  Lower Cave Item Location Games Max Repel North of the movable boulder (hidden), (requires Strength)  HG  SS  Max Potion In a group of stalagmites, north of Super Nerd Markus (requires Strength)  HG  SS  Ultra Ball West of Super Nerd Markus (requires Strength)  HG  SS  Escape Rope East of Super Nerd Markus (requires Strength)  HG  SS  Nugget Northeast corner, south of the ledge (requires Strength)  HG  SS  Iron Northwest corner, accessed via Upper Cave (requires Surf, Waterfall)  HG  SS  Ether On a hill in the northwest corner, accessed via Upper Cave (hidden), (requires Surf, Waterfall)  HG  SS  Iron Ball On the north-central hill, accessed via Upper Cave (requires Surf, Waterfall)  HG  SS  Max Revive West of the ladder down to B1F and Karate King Kiyo (requires Surf and Waterfall)  HG  SS  Upper Cave Item Location Games Requires Surf, Waterfall Rare Candy Southwest corner, across a pool of water  HG  SS  Hyper Potion Southeast, in a wall south of the Max Potion (hidden)  HG  SS  Max Potion On the southeast platform  HG  SS  Full Restore On a stalagmite, on the edge of the east-central lake (hidden)  HG  SS  HP Up On a large rock near the center, southeast of TM40 (hidden)  HG  SS  TM40 (Aerial Ace) On the center platform, northeast of Super Nerd Hugh  HG  SS  Escape Rope On the northeast platform  HG  SS  Dragon Scale On the northwest platform  HG  SS  Elixir Near the ladder in the northwest area  HG  SS  Full Heal On a stalagmite, near the northwest ladder (hidden)  HG  SS  Basement Item Location Games Max Revive On a rock, atop the stairway near Black Belt Kiyo; accessed via Upper Cave (hidden)  HG  SS  Requires Surf Full Restore On the platform in the southeast corner  HG  SS  Max Ether Northeast edge of the water  HG  SS  Hyper Potion North-northeast edge of the water  HG  SS  PP Up North of the ladder to 1F  HG  SS  Ultra Ball On the wall, south of the smaller lake (hidden)  HG  SS  Carbos North of the smaller lake  HG  SS

West, East Entrances

Entrance

Both the west and east entrances lead behind the waterfall to the Lower Cave. A hidden Hyper Potion can be found near the west entrance.

Lower Cave

There are two items that can be obtained before exploring most of the Lower Cave. The ladder atop the stairway to the west leads to an Ether. The ladder atop the stairway to the east, near Poké Maniac Harrison, leads to a Revive.

Northwest of Poké Maniac Harrison is a boulder; move it aside to reach a hidden Max Repel and continue north. A dead-end to the west leads to an Ultra Ball, and a Max Potion can be found among a group of stalagmites to the east. Turn east, then south to fight Super Nerd Markus and reach an Escape Rope. Climb the large stairway to the upper level on the room's east side. Collect the Nugget to the north.

Center Entrance

Entrance

Climb down the ladder near the center entrance to the Basement.

Basement

Surf east to the southeast corner to reach a Full Restore. Swim northeast to get a Max Ether, then west for a Hyper Potion. There is a boulder farther to the west, but the narrow pathway prevents northward travel. Surf southward and pick up the PP Up near the ladder. Cross the water to the southwest corner, and inspect the wall to find a hidden Ultra Ball. Surf north for a Carbos, then jump the ledge to the southeast and climb the ladder back to the Entrance.

Entrance

Surf north and use Waterfall to scale the cascade, and enter the doorway to the Upper Cave.

Upper Cave

Surf west to reach a Rare Candy in the southwest corner. Head back east, past the platform with Super Nerd Hugh, and swim north across the nearest pool of water. Grab the Max Potion from the platform, and surf to the southeast corner. Head north across the next two pools, the second of which has a Full Restore hidden on its north shore. Go west, jump the ledge, and head west to the wall. Swim north across the water and jump the ledge to reach a platform with TM40 (Aerial Ace). Loop back around to the north, and continue eastward. Surf across another pool, and pick up the Escape Rope from the northeast platform. Cross the northeast pool, then jump the two north-central ledges to collect a Dragon Scale. Jump the third ledge and go west for an Elixir, then cross the northwest pool to the ladder.

Lower Cave

Navigate around the small platforms to get an Iron and a hidden Ether. Go east, then south for an Iron Ball, then follow the platform to the southwest. Grab the Max Revive, and climb down the ladder.

Basement

Walk down the nearest stairway and turn east. Check the lone rock for a hidden Max Revive, and take the large stairway down to the northeastern-most area. The Karate King of Saffron's Fighting Dojo is training here, and gladly accepts your challenge.

Black Belt Kiyo Mt. Mortar HeartGold and SoulSilver Black Belt and Professor Kiyo Oak Mt. Mortar HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $816 Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Reckless Held item: None Hitmonlee♂ Lv.34 Focus Energy Normal Status   --       Mind Reader Normal Status   --       Hi Jump Kick Fighting Physical   --       Feint Normal Physical   --       Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Iron Fist Held item: None Hitmonchan♂ Lv.34 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special   --       ThunderPunch Electric Physical   --       Ice Punch Ice Physical   --       Fire Punch Fire Physical   --

When defeated, he rewards you with a Tyrogue, a rare Fighting-type Pokémon that can evolve into either Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, or Hitmontop beginning at level 20.

Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Guts or Steadfast Held item: None Tyrogue♂ Lv.10 Tackle Normal Physical   --       Helping Hand Normal Status   --       Fake Out Normal Physical   --       Foresight Normal Status   --

New Bark Town

Elm's Lab

Items
Item Location Games Everstone Gift from Professor Elm when showing him the Mystery Egg Togepi  HG  SS  Master Ball Gift from Professor Elm after earning the eight Johto Badges  HG  SS

Inside Elm's Lab, Lyra/Ethan is impressed that you have already earned eight badges. Elm tells you that his research is going great, thanks to you. To show his appreciation, he hands out the Master Ball, a Poké Ball guaranteed to catch any Pokémon, which is normally given only to noted Pokémon researchers. If you hatched the Mystery Egg, then this is also a good time to receive an Everstone.

Elm also mentions that a group of Kimono Girls was looking for you. The group is waiting at the Ecruteak Dance Theater.

Ecruteak City

Ecruteak Dance Theater

As you arrive at the Ecruteak City Dance Theater, Silver is just leaving, still agonizing over his defeat by the Kimono Girls. Inside, you are welcomed by Zuki, the Kimono Girl you met in Violet City. She claims that in order to persuade Ho-Oh^HG / Lugia^SS to return, they needed to find someone who had the right bond with Pokémon. She reveals that it was they who gave the Mystery Egg to Mr. Pokémon, in the hopes that he would give it to someone who showed "true potential". However, that alone is not enough to face the legendary Pokémon, and Zuki presents an opportunity for you to prove yourself by defeating the five sisters in quick succession.

First up is Zuki, from Violet City, and her Umbreon. Second is Naoko, from Ilex Forest, and her Espeon. Third is Miki, from the Dance Theater, and her Flareon. Fourth is Sayo, from Ice Path, and her Jolteon. The final sister is Kuni, from Goldenrod Tunnel, and her Vaporeon.

Kimono Girls

Kimono Girl Zuki Ecruteak City HeartGold and SoulSilver Kimono Girl and Professor Zuki Oak Ecruteak City HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $4560 Type: Dark Unknown Ability: Synchronize Held item: None Umbreon♂ Lv.38 Dark Pulse Dark Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Confuse Ray Ghost Status   --       Last Resort Normal Physical   --       Kimono Girl Naoko Ecruteak City HeartGold and SoulSilver Kimono Girl and Professor Naoko Oak Ecruteak City HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $4560 Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Synchronize Held item: None Espeon♂ Lv.38 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Swift Normal Special   --       Psych Up Normal Status   --       Last Resort Normal Physical   --       Kimono Girl Miki Ecruteak City HeartGold and SoulSilver Kimono Girl and Professor Miki Oak Ecruteak City HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $4560 Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Flash Fire Held item: None Flareon♂ Lv.38 Fire Blast Fire Special   --       Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Will-O-Wisp Fire Status   --       Last Resort Normal Physical   --       Kimono Girl Sayo Ecruteak City HeartGold and SoulSilver Kimono Girl and Professor Sayo Oak Ecruteak City HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $4560 Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Volt Absorb Held item: None Jolteon♂ Lv.38 Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Double Team Normal Status   --       Thunder Wave Electric Status   --       Last Resort Normal Physical   --       Kimono Girl Kuni Ecruteak City HeartGold and SoulSilver Kimono Girl and Professor Kuni Oak Ecruteak City HeartGold and SoulSilver Reward: $4560 Type: Water Unknown Ability: Water Absorb Held item: None Vaporeon♂ Lv.38 Surf Water Special   --       Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Aurora Beam Ice Special   --       Last Resort Normal Physical   --

When all five sisters are defeated, Zuki gives you the Clear Bell^HG or Tidal Bell^SS. When combined with the Rainbow Wing^HG or Silver Wing^SS, the two items can be used to summon the two legendary birds.

Ho-Oh Descends to the Bell Tower^HG

Suddenly, their younger sister enters the building and claims that she just saw the shadow of a big Pokémon over the Bell Tower. The sisters run off, leaving you to follow. Ho-Oh will not let itself be caught easily, so be sure to stock up on useful Poké Balls, such as Timer Balls. Repels, Escape Ropes, and Pokémon with status-inflicting moves, like Spore or Thunder Wave, are also recommended. Head north from the Dance Theater to reach the Barrier Station. Flash the Fog Badge to reach Bellchime Trail.

Items
Item Location Games TinyMushroom ×3 Northeast of the entrance (hidden) East of the first TinyMushroom (hidden) Next to the northwest corner of the Bell Tower (hidden)  HG  SS  Big Mushroom ×2 North of the curve in the trail (hidden) South of the Bell Tower (hidden)  HG  SS

Bell Tower

As you approach the back of the first floor, the Rainbow Wing suddenly floats up into the air. Seeing the shimmering rainbow feather, the monk finally moves from the ladder.

Available Pokémon
Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate 2F-10F Rattata HG SS 2F-10F 20-24, 22-24 100% 100% 20% Gastly HG SS 2F-10F 20-22 0% 0% 80% Stationary Pokémon Ho-Oh HG SS Only one 45, 70 One 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 3F Full Heal Southwest platform  HG  SS  Max Potion On the ramp obscured behind the swaying pillar (hidden)  HG  SS  4F Ultra Ball East side series of ramps  HG  SS  PP Up Near the southeast ladder  HG  SS  Escape Rope Near the southwest ladder  HG  SS  5F Rare Candy In front of the center pillar  HG  SS  Full Restore Platform above the most southest platform (hidden)  HG  SS  6F Max Potion Left of the center pillar  HG  SS  Full Heal Northwest corner  HG  SS  7F Max Revive Northeast corner  HG  SS  8F Nugget Southeast area, accessed by warp panel from 9F  HG  SS  Max Elixir Near the center pillar, accessed by warp panel from 9F  HG  SS  Carbos Northeast side, accessed by warp panel from 9F (hidden)  HG  SS  Full Restore Northwest corner, accessed by warp panel from 9F  HG  SS  9F HP Up North side, behind the pillar  HG  SS

Bell Tower, 3F

Bell Tower, 4F

2F

Go south around the column and climb the ladder.

3F

Go west to reach a Full Heal. Move around in an S-shape to reach the northeast stairs, picking up the hidden Max Potion along the way.

4F

Jump south, then west and follow the path to find an Ultra Ball. Continue following the path to get a PP Up. Grab the Escape Rope in the southwest, then climb the northwest stairs.

Bell Tower, 5F

Bell Tower, 6F

5F

Work your way to the pillar for a Rare Candy. The ramps here keep you from advancing, so take the southeast stairs (grabbing the hidden Full Restore along the way) and backtrack through 4F. As you emerge from the stairs, jump east twice before taking the first ramp south. Next, take the first ramp west and then south. You'll come to a fork with two paths. Take the eastern ramps (closest to the pillar) to reach stairs in the south.

6F

6F has a simple layout that serves as a transition between the ramps on the lower floors and what lies above. The next three floors use a series of warp tiles for quick navigation. First grab the Max Potion, then circle around to the northwest corner to get the Full Heal. Jump the two ramps south and take the stairs up to 7F.

Bell Tower, 7F

Bell Tower, 8F

7F

Step on the nearest warp tile to reach the pillar, and take the next to reach the east wall of 9F. There are two warp tiles to the south; the right one leads to the center of 8F and a Max Elixir, while the left one leads to the south side of 8F and a Nugget. Backtrack to the first warp on 7F, grab the Max Revive to the northeast, and go south to take the next warp to the west side of 8F.

8F

The next warp takes you to the north side of 9F where you can find an HP Up. Continue west and take the second warp tile on 9F, which brings you back to the east side of 8F. Pick up the Full Restore to the northwest and take one last warp to the center of 9F.

Bell Tower, 9F

Bell Tower, Rooftop

9F

Climb the stairs to reach the rooftop.

Rooftop

Climb the golden stairway to reach the tower's rooftop, where the Kimono Girls are waiting for you. Zuki tells you that once their mystical dance combines with the sound of the Clear Bell, Ho-Oh will return from the great arch of the sky once more. The Clear Bell floats up above you, and the sisters begin their dance. The four other bells, each hanging from a different corner of the roof, also activate. As if drawn by the peal of the bells, Ho-Oh appears and descends to the tower.

SoulSilver players are unable to challenge Ho-Oh until after obtaining the Rainbow Wing in Pewter City. The Clear Bell is not required.

Ho-Oh

SAVE your game before trying to catch Ho-Oh.

Start off by using status-inflicting moves, like Spore or Thunder Wave, to wear it down. Follow up with Water- or Electric-type attacks to inflict double the damage. Use caution with Rock-type attacks, as Ho-Oh takes four times the normal damage from such moves. Then slowly chip away at its remaining health with Fire-, Grass-, Fighting-, Bug-, or Steel-type attacks, as moves of these types only inflict half- or quarter-damage. If you happen to knock it out and don't want to soft reset, it will reappear once you have entered the Hall of Fame.

HeartGold Types: Fire Flying Ability: Pressure Held item: Sacred Ash Ho-Oh Lv.45 Extrasensory Psychic Special   --       Sunny Day Fire Status   --       Fire Blast Fire Special   --       Sacred Fire Fire Physical   --

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