Appendix:HeartGold and SoulSilver walkthrough/Section 7: Difference between revisions

== Ecruteak City ==

Welcome to {{ci|Ecruteak}}. The city has an air of mystery surrounding it, with all but one of Johto's legendary Pokémon having ties to the area. Upon entering the local Poké Center, Trainers will run into [[Bill]], the inventor of the PC Storage System. The city holds a few unique attractions; the Kimono Dance Theater, and what remains of the twin towers: the [[Burned Tower]] in the west, and the [[Bell Tower]] in the east.

=== Bill to the Rescue! ===

Stop by the Poké Center and you will find [[Bill]]. It seems that he has just enabled Wi-Fi capabilities for every Poké Center in Johto. He leaves on his way home to {{ci|Goldenrod}}, but pay him a visit sometime to receive an {{p|Eevee}}, a rare Pokémon that can evolve into one of seven variations.

=== Find that Treasure! ===

Stop inside the house between the Poké Center and the Gym. Talk to the guy inside, and he'll give you the [[Itemfinder|Dowsing MCHN]]. This handy machine shows up on the touch screen, and reacts to hidden objects nearby with lights and rapid noise. Use it all over the region, because you never know where you'll find a treasure!

=== Kimono Dance Theater ===

As you enter the building, one of the [[Kimono Girl]]s is on the stage yelling at [[Team Rocket|an intruder]] that's harassing her. Step up onto the stage and beat the Rocket grunt to scare him off. As you step down from the stage, a member of the audience thanks you for getting rid of the Rocket, and gives you {{HM|03|Surf}}. This allows you to swim across any body of water, small or large, after obtaining Ecruteak's Gym badge.

=== Detour for an HM ===

Take a quick detour and head east from the city. Grab the {{TM|65|Shadow Claw}} to the north, and walk east towards [[Mt Mortar]]'s western entrance. When you approach the mountain, a Hiker will run out of the cave, and give you {{HM|04|Strength}}, which lets you move small boulders around. You can actually go through Mt Mortar now and reach Mahogany Town. There are trainers to battle in [[Route 43]], and you can go to the [[Lake of Rage]]. However, you need Ecruteak's Gym Badge first before you can Surf into the middle, and interact with the Red Gyarados. Now return to Ecruteak.

=== The Burned Tower ===

The site of the charred, crumbling ruins of the Brass Tower is located in the city's northwest district. Now known as the [[Burned Tower]], it was once as majestic as its counterpart, the [[Bell Tower]] in the east. Built 700 years ago, it was said to be the roost of {{p|Lugia|an immense, silver-colored Pokémon}}. However, 150 years ago, a lightning bolt struck the tower, igniting an intense fire that raged for three days. The silver Pokémon that roosted here, and {{p|Ho-Oh|the glorious, rainbow-colored Pokémon}} that roosted on the Bell Tower, escaped to the skies unharmed, and a sudden downpour quenched the fire. The silver Pokémon was chased off by the inferno, while the rainbow Pokémon resurrected [[Legendary beasts|three nameless Pokémon]] that perished in the blaze before flying off as well.

Immediately upon entering the tower, you will see two people investigating the ruins. One is [[Morty]], the Ecruteak Gym Leader, and the other is [[Eusine]], Morty's friend. Both are very knowledgeable of the legends that surround the city. Eusine, an expert researcher on the legendary beasts, has even dedicated his life to tracking and meeting {{p|Suicune}} face-to-face. He would appear to be close to his goal, as [[Legendary beasts|three regal-looking Pokémon]] are visible through the charred hole in the floor, standing motionless on the lower level. After the two explain the city's legend, walk to the north to find [[Silver (game)|your rival]] again.

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After battling the rival, you are free to explore the rest of the tower. Fight the two Firebreathers and grab the handful of items on the first floor, and then climb downstairs to the basement. The legendary beasts will awaken when you try to step down the stairs near the ladder. {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}} leap quickly around the room before running off, and {{p|Suicune}}, pausing a moment to examine your character, follows the others a short time later. [[Eusine]] hurries down the ladder and marvels at seeing Suicune, as he's been chasing it for so long. Now that the beasts are awake, you can track down Raikou and Entei by using the PokéGear's Map function. With the {{m|Rock Smash}} and {{m|Strength}} moves at your disposal, take a few minutes to fully explore the tower for items. This area is the only area in the game where you can find wild {{p|Magmar}}, so don't miss out.

=== Bell Tower ===

Previously known as the Tin Tower, the [[Bell Tower]] is off-limits to everyone without Ecruteak's Gym badge. Having the badge grants you access to the tower, but the monk inside won't let you above the first floor. <br> You'll have to wait until you have all eight badges{{sup/4|HGSS}}, the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Rainbow Wing}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}, and the [[Clear Bell]]{{sup/4|HG}} to find {{p|Ho-Oh}} atop the tower.

=== Ecruteak Gym ===

The [[Ecruteak Gym]] specializes in {{type|Ghost}}s, so {{type|Dark}} attacks are the most effective here. Pure {{type|Normal}}s, like {{p|Sentret}} or {{p|Raticate}}, are immune to Ghost-type moves, so teaching them non-Normal moves (like {{m|Surf}}) will allow them to damage the ghosts without much fear of retaliation. Be careful of {{m|Mean Look}}, which prevents the target Pokémon from switching; not a real problem by itself, but a Pokémon that is trapped due to that is a perfect target for a {{m|Curse}}. The Gym's puzzle remains the same, though updated, as it was in Gold & Silver: you have to navigate across the secret path over a dark void. [[Morty]]'s junior Trainers are all holding small candles that illuminate parts of the path around them so that you can see. There are four Mediums on the path, and Morty waits at the end.

! Ecruteak Gym <br> [[File:Fog Badge.png|35px|The Fog Badge]] <br><br>

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[[Morty]] hands over the {{badge|Fog}}, which ensures that all Pokémon up to level 50 obey without question, and allows the use of {{m|Surf}} outside of battle. He also gives you {{TM|30|Shadow Ball}} as a prize. <br><br>

== Route 38 ==

{{rt|38|Johto}} is a short route that connects to {{rt|39|Johto}} in the west, near the [[MooMoo Farm]]. The farmers there are troubled by their {{p|Miltank}}'s recent lack of energy. Lass Dana asks for your phone number; she may call occasionally for a rematch, or to give you Thunderstones. Trade numbers with Schoolboy Chad to be alerted when {{p|Snubbull}} are swarming here.

== Route 39 ==

{{rt|39|Johto}} is another short route, connecting {{rt|38|Johto}} and [[Olivine City]]. As you head west towards the farm, you'll meet the [[Johto Safari Zone|Safari Zone Warden]] [[Baoba]]. He is opening his latest Safari Zone location near [[Cianwood City]], across the sea to the southwest. Swap phone numbers with him, and he'll call you when it's done.

The [[MooMoo Farm]] is located here, but one of their {{p|Miltank}} has recently fallen ill, and has stopped producing milk. It needs to be fed seven [[Oran Berry]]s to restore its health, and you can grow them easily in the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Berry Pots}}. You can make as many return trips as you need to in order to complete the task. Once you do, the girl on the left will give you the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Seal Case}}, and the girl on the right will give you three Seals. Speak to the farmer's wife, and she'll reward you with {{TM|83|Natural Gift}}. With the Miltank back to normal, the farmer will offer to sell you {{DL|Potion|MooMoo Milk}}, which restores 100 HP, for {{pdollar}}500. You can also buy milk by the dozen.