Appendix:HeartGold and SoulSilver walkthrough/Section 28: Difference between revisions

{{ga|Red}} starts off with his {{p|Pikachu}}, at a staggering '''level 88''', it's the HIGHEST-leveled Pokémon owned by an opposing Trainer ever.  Because of its {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Light Ball}}, its {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} are <b>doubled</b>, making it that much more of a threat.  Its {{m|Volt Tackle}}(an Electric-type {{m|Double-Edge}}) will deal a LOT of damage, so you need to get rid of this electric mouse if you want any hope of defeating Red.  One bright side to its signature attack is that it takes 33% of the damage it dishes out in recoil damage. {{type2|Electric}}s only fear one thing — {{type2|Ground}} attacks, so let loose an {{m|Earthquake}} for a super-effective hit. Pikachu's {{stat|Defense}} is bad though, so 1 or 2 good physical hit should also do well(be careful that you don't use a move that make contact, or Pikachu may paralyze your Pokémon with its ability {{a|Static}}). Since Pikachu has {{m|Iron Tail}}, it can deal heavy damage to opposing Pokémon that are partly {{type2|Rock}}, so it is not a bad idea to send a pure {{type2|Ground}} that can take a hit, and hit Pikachu super-effectively with a good Physical-based move that doesn't make contact like {{m|Earthquake}}. Pikachu also has {{m|Thunderbolt}} to deal a lot of damage and {{m|Quick Attack}} to attack first.

When facing his {{p|Lapras}}, be careful of its {{m|Blizzard}} move, which now has perfect accuracy and "same-type attack bonus". The Blizzard coming from Lapras will hurt the most and deal a TON of damage. Getting rid of the hailstorm or changing the weather may help. If not, when it pulls of a Blizzard, you will have a great chance to be unable to attack for 5 turns(you probably have to heal or revive your Pokemon until Lapras uses up the PP of Blizzard). {{type2|Electric}} attacks are probably your best bet. If you choose to attack with {{type2|Fighting}} moves, avoid using a Fighting-type Pokémon, because of Lapras' {{m|Psychic}} attack. '''Never''' underestimate it even if it is {{ga|Red}}'s lowest-leveled Pokémon (at only level 80). {{m|Brine}} can catch your Pokémon off guard when your Pokémon's HP is less than half and it's a Water-type move. Rock-type and Grass-type Pokemon are not good choices either. Don't expect landing a critical hit -- Lapras' ability {{a|Shell Armor}} prevents that.