Appendix:Red and Blue walkthrough/Section 15: Difference between revisions

== Route 22 ==

After traveling throughout the [[Kanto]] region and defeating the eight [[Gym Leader]]s, the end of the story is fast approaching. The last great challenge for aspiring Trainers is to defeat the {{ka|Elite Four}} at [[Indigo Plateau]], far to the northwest. But before reaching the summit, you must travel through {{ka|Victory Road}}, a grueling cave that serves to weed out the weaker Trainers. Rest your team and stock up on items while you can; {{p|Moltres|the third legendary bird}} roosts deep inside the cave, so plan accordingly.

As you travel west on {{rt|22|Kanto}}, {{ga|Blue|your rival}} shows up to challenge you one last time. His Pokémon are no pushovers, but play to their weaknesses and they won't last very long.

== Route 23 ==

{{rt|23|Kanto}} is a long route, and {{ka|Victory Road}} awaits at the northern end. Be sure to have access to {{m|Surf}}, or you won't get very far.

The guard in the front gate checks all Trainers for the {{badge|Boulder}}. Scattered to the north are seven more guards, who each check for one of the other seven badges. Once the eighth guard sees your {{badge|Earth}}, you are free to enter Victory Road.

{{itlistbod|Max Ether|On the island (hidden)|RB|display={{DL|Ether|Max Ether}}}}

{{itlistbod|Ultra Ball|North edge of the water, in the eastern tree (hidden)|RB|display={{ball|Ultra}}}}

{{itlistbod|Full Restore|On a rock near the northernmost patch of grass (hidden)|RB|display={{DL|Potion|Full Restore}}}}

=== Victory Road ===

{{itlistbod|TM Flying|North of a moveable boulder in the northeast (requires {{m|Strength}})|RB|display={{TM|43|Sky Attack}}}}

{{itlistbod|Rare Candy|West of a movable boulder in the northeast (requires {{m|Strength}})|RB|display={{DL|Vitamin|Rare Candy}}}}

{{itlistbod|TM Normal|South side of the rock platform|RB|display={{TM|05|Mega Kick}}}}

{{itlistbod|Full Heal|Northeast area, near the Tamer|RB|display={{DL|Status ailment healing item|Full Heal}}}}

{{itlistbod|TM Fighting|Northeast corner, near the Juggler|RB|display={{TM|17|Submission}}}}

{{itlistbod|Ultra Ball|Northwest area, on the lone rock (hidden)|RB|display={{ball|Ultra}}}}

{{itlistbod|Guard Spec.|Northwest area, near Moltres|RB|display={{DL|Battle item|Guard Spec.}}}}

{{itlistbod|Full Restore|On a rock near the exit (hidden)|RB|display={{DL|Potion|Full Restore}}}}

{{itlistbod|Max Revive|Northeast area, near the Cooltrainer♂|RB|display={{DL|Revive|Max Revive}}}}

{{itlistbod|TM Normal|In the dead-end passage near the northwest ladder|RB|display={{TM|47|Explosion}}}}

==== 1F ====

Inside the entrance is a boulder to the west and a switch to the east. To activate the switch, move the boulder ↓1, →4, ↑2, →7, ↑2, →1, and ↓1. This removes the semi-invisible barrier on the rock platform. Head up to the northeast area to find two items near the north wall. The cave's layout forces you to use the boulder here to block off one item in order to reach the other. A {{DL|Vitamin|Rare Candy}} lies to the west, while {{TM|47|Sky Attack}} lies to the north. In order to reach the other item, exit and re-enter the cave to reset the puzzle. Go west past the two Cooltrainers and climb up the ladder to the northwest.

==== 2F ====

To the south is another boulder, move this one ←1, ↓2, ←2 onto the switch to clear the rock platform. Walk across the platform, and go down the first stairway. To the west is {{TM|05|Mega Kick}} and a pressure switch. Head east then north to find a {{DL|Status ailment healing item|Full Heal}} and {{TM|17|Submission}}, and climb the ladder near the Full Heal to the third floor.

==== 3F ====

To the north is another boulder, but ignore it for now. Go east to fight a Cooltrainer♂ and get a {{DL|Revive|Max Revive}}. Head to the northwest area to find {{TM|47|Explosion}} and another switch. Climb down the ladder to reach a new part of the second floor.

==== 2F ====

Fight the PokéManiac and grab the {{DL|Battle item|Guard Spec.}}, then save the game. Roosting nearby is {{p|Moltres}}, the third and final legendary bird. Follow the same methods used against {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Zapdos}} to complete the trio, then climb back up the ladder to 3F.

==== 3F ====

Go back east to the first boulder and move it ↑2, ←16, ↓1, ←4, ↓3, →1 to reach the switch. This clears barrier on the rock platform so you can reach the southern area. Walk across the rock platform and head south to battle two more Cooltrainers. Go east to drop the boulder down the hole, then jump down behind it.

==== 2F ====

Shove the boulder all the way west to the switch. This removes the barrier near where it fell through from 3F. Climb up onto the platform and take the ladder to the third floor.

==== 3F ====

==== 2F ====

== Route 23 ==

Follow the tiled path to the north, and wander through the maze of Pokémon statues at the foot of the [[Indigo Plateau]]. This is it!