Appendix:HeartGold and SoulSilver walkthrough/Section 9: Difference between revisions

Counter his {{p|Drowzee}} with {{t|Bug}}-, {{t|Ghost}}-, or {{type2|Dark}} Pokémon, and his {{p|Electrode}} with {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon.  Against his {{p|Haunter}}, your best bet will be {{t|Psychic}}-, Ghost-, or Dark-type Pokémon.

The Cianwood Gym only allows {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon to train here, so {{type2|Psychic}} and {{type2|Flying}} moves will be the most effective.  Avoid using Pokémon of the {{t|Normal}}- or {{type2|Ice}}s, for example, since they're vulnerable to Fighting-type attacks.  While {{type2|Ghost}}s have full immunity here, a higher-level {{p|Kadabra}} or {{p|Pidgeotto}} will strike terror into the Gym's macho Pokémon.  Don't get overconfident, though, because Flying-types are especially vulnerable to his {{p|Primeape}}'s {{m|Rock Slide}} attack. Also remember that just because [[Chuck]] only has 2 Pokémon, that does not mean that he is a pushover. His Pokémon will be a difficult task to defeat. As mentioned above, use a {{t|Psychic}} type Pokémon such as a Kadabra, {{p|Alakazam}}, or even a {{p|Drowzee}} or its evolved form, {{p|Hypno}} against Primeape. A Flying type such as a {{p|Pidgeot}} or {{p|Fearow}} is a not a good idea against Chuck's Primeape because of its Rock Slide move. {{p|Poliwrath}} can be taken out with a Psychic or Flying type Pokémon as well, but a powerful {{t|Grass}} type Pokémon or {{t|Electric}} type move will also send Poliwrath fainted.

There are no special tricks at the [[Olivine Gym]], where Gym Leader [[Jasmine]] specializes in {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon.  Steel-types are great defensively, resisting attack from eleven different types.  While Jasmine does have a few junior Trainers this time around, you've already defeated them inside the [[Glitter Lighthouse|lighthouse]], so you'll only battle Jasmine anyway.  Her {{p|Magnemite}} like to use moves that confuse and paralyze your Pokémon, and her {{p|Steelix}} can kick up a {{m|sandstorm}} that damages all but {{t|Rock}}-, {{t|Ground}}-, and {{type2|Steel}}s, so bring along plenty of recovery items.  To dish out heavy damage, fight her with {{t|Fire}}-, {{t|Fighting}}-, or {{type2|Ground}} moves.  Attacks like {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Earthquake}} and {{m|Dig}} are a great help here. {{type2|Water}} moves like {{m|Surf}} may also help when fighting Steelix.

After defeating her, Jasmine awards you the {{badge|Mineral}}, which increases your party's defenses. She also gives out {{TM|23|Iron Tail}}, a testament to the power of the {{type2|Steel}}.