Appendix:HeartGold and SoulSilver walkthrough/Section 28

This is the Bulbapedia walkthrough for Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. This walkthrough follows the remade Nintendo DS version, not Pokémon Gold and Silver.
The guide for those can be found here.

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Route 22

Route 22

Route 22 leads from Viridian City back to the Pokémon League Reception Gate in the west. Now that all four of the building's hallways are open, it is possible to travel between Johto and Kanto on foot, without taking the S.S. Aqua or the Magnet Train.

Available Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Spearow HG SS Grass 3-5 50% 50% 0% Rattata HG SS Grass 3, 3-7 30% 30% 95% Doduo HG SS Grass 4 10% 10% 0% Fearow HG SS Grass 7 5% 5% 0% Ponyta HG SS Grass 6 5% Surfing Poliwag HG SS Surfing 5-10 90% Poliwhirl HG SS Surfing 10 10% Fishing Magikarp HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 95% Poliwag HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 5% Magikarp HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 60% Poliwag HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 40% Poliwag HG SS Fishing Super Rod 40 93% Magikarp HG SS Fishing Super Rod 40 7% Headbutt Hoothoot HG SS Headbutt 3-7 50% Spinarak HG SS Headbutt 5-7 30% Ledyba HG SS Headbutt 5-7 30% Pineco HG SS Headbutt 3-4 30% Wurmple HG SS Headbutt 3-7 20% Special Pokémon Linoone HG SS Hoenn Sound 5 20% Whismur HG SS Hoenn Sound 3 20% Bidoof HG SS Sinnoh Sound 5 20% Buizel HG SS Sinnoh Sound 3 20% 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.

Route 28

Route 28

Route 28 is a hidden mountain road that leads to Mt. Silver. This is the final route in Kanto, and halfway to the mountain the path crosses back into Johto.

Available Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Ponyta HG SS Grass 40 30% Tangela HG SS Grass 39 30% Donphan HG SS Grass 40 20% Ursaring HG SS Grass 40 20% Rapidash HG SS Grass 42, 41-43 10% Doduo HG SS Grass 41 5% 5% 0% Dodrio HG SS Grass 43 5% 5% 0% Sneasel HG SS Grass 42 0% 0% 10% Surfing Poliwag HG SS Surfing 35-40 90% Poliwhirl HG SS Surfing 40 10% Fishing Magikarp HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 95% Poliwag HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 5% Magikarp HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 60% Poliwag HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 40% Poliwag HG SS Fishing Super Rod 40 93% Magikarp HG SS Fishing Super Rod 40 7% Headbutt Natu HG SS Headbutt 39-43 20% Aipom HG SS Headbutt 39-43 30% Heracross HG SS Headbutt 39-43 50% Special Pokémon Linoone HG SS Hoenn Sound 40 20% Whismur HG SS Hoenn Sound 39-40 20% Bidoof HG SS Sinnoh Sound 40 20% Buizel HG SS Sinnoh Sound 39-40 20% 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 TM47 (Steel Wing) From the Idol in the house  HG  SS  TM35 (Flamethrower) East of the Idol's house  HG  SS  Rare Candy At the dead-end path, east of the Idol's house (hidden)  HG  SS

The Recluse

Cut down a small tree to reach the secluded house on the hill. The woman inside is a bit of a celebrity, and gives you TM47 (Steel Wing) to keep her hideaway a secret.

Mt. Silver (exterior)

Mt. Silver (exterior)

The road from Route 28 leads directly to the Pokémon Center at the foot of the mountain. Make any last-minute preparations; Surf, Waterfall, and Rock Climb are required to reach every chamber, while Rock Smash is also recommended.

Available Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Ponyta HG SS Grass 42 40% Tangela HG SS Grass 41 40% Donphan HG SS Grass 42 20% Ursaring HG SS Grass 42 20% Rapidash HG SS Grass 44 10% Doduo HG SS Grass 41 5% 5% 0% Dodrio HG SS Grass 43 5% 5% 0% Sneasel HG SS Grass 41-43 0% 0% 10% Surfing Poliwhirl HG SS Surfing 30-48 92% Poliwag HG SS Surfing 30-40 8% Fishing Magikarp HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 95% Poliwag HG SS Fishing Old Rod 10 5% Magikarp HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 60% Poliwag HG SS Fishing Good Rod 20 40% Poliwag HG SS Fishing Super Rod 40 93% Magikarp HG SS Fishing Super Rod 40 7% Headbutt Heracross HG SS Headbutt 39-44 60% Aipom HG SS Headbutt 39-44 30% Natu HG SS Headbutt 39-44 10% Special Pokémon Linoone HG SS Hoenn Sound 42 20% Whismur HG SS Hoenn Sound 41-42 20% Bidoof HG SS Sinnoh Sound 42 20% Buizel HG SS Sinnoh Sound 41-42 20% 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 Full Restore East of the Pokémon Center (hidden)  HG  SS  Reaper Cloth On the southwest hill (requires Surf)  HG  SS

← Part 27 Viridian Gym, Oak's Lab, Kanto Power Plant, Cerulean Cave

HeartGold and SoulSilver walkthrough

Mt. Silver Part 29 →

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