HeartGold & SoulSilver FAQ and Information

HeartGold & SoulSilver FAQ and Information

Credit to Kreis and bobandbill on Serebii.net for information

What's are the available starters?
You can choose one of the three Johto starters at the start of the game, either the Grass-type Chikorita, Fire-type Cyndaquil or Water-type Totodile.

What's the new Johto Pokedex?
The Johto Pokedex remains slightly unchanged from G/S/C, except for the addition of 5 new Pokemon - Ambipom, Tangrowth, Lickilicky, Yanmega and Mamoswine.
Click here to see the full Johto Dex

I heard new breeding methods were introduced in HG/SS. What are they?
There is now a new way to transfer IVs from the parent to the offspring. The new method allows the parent Pokemon's IVs to be passed on to the offspring by holding one of the Power items listed below:

• Power Anklet (Speed)
  
• Power Band (Sp. Defense)
  
• Power Belt (Defense)
  
• Power Bracers (Attack)
  
• Power Lens (Sp. Attack)
  
• Power Weight (HP)

In addition, HG/SS also introduces new egg moves to be passed down. Click to see the full list of new egg moves.

What Legendary Pokemon are available in HG/SS?

• Lugia
  
• Ho-Oh
  
• Raikou, Entei and Suicune
  
• Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres
  
• Mewtwo
  
• Groudon (SS only)
  
• Kyogre (HG only)
  
• Rayquaza (Requires both Groudon and Kyogre)
  
• Dialga, Palkia and Giratina (One is obtained at Sinjoh Ruins when "Fateful Encounter" Arceus is transferred over)
  
• Latios and Latias (Latios is in SS, Latias in HG. Japan-only event is required to encounter opposite Lati)

More information here.

What interactable Pokemon can be obtained?

• Sudowoodo (Route 36)
  
• Lapras (Union Cave, Fridays only)
  
• Red Gyarados (Lake of Rage)
  
• Snorlax (Route 12)

What gift Pokemon can be obtained?

• Togepi (Professor Elm's lab)
  
• Eevee (Goldenrod City, from Bill)
  
• Shuckle (Cianwood City, holds Berry Juice)
  
• Spearow (Gate to Route 35, holds Mail)
  
• Tyrogue (Mt. Mortar)
  
• Dratini (Dragon's Den, knows ExtremeSpeed)
  
• Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle (Professor Oak's lab, must have all Gym Badges and defeat Red)
  
• Treecko, Torchic or Mudkip (from Steven in Silph Co., must have all Gym Badges and defeat Red)

What are the swarming Pokemon in HG/SS?
Unlike in G/S/C, there are swarms in HG/SS. To find out about them, check Oak and Mary's Pokemon Talk through the radio on the Pokegear.

The Pokemon obtained are:

• Chansey
  
• Ditto
  
• Marill
  
• Yanma
  
• Dunsparce
  
• Snubbull
  
• Qwilfish
  
• Remoraid
  
• Poochyena
  
• Ralts
  
• Wingull
  
• Sableye (HG only)
  
• Mawile (SS only)
  
• Gulpin (SS only)
  
• Baltoy (HG only)
  
• Whiscash
  
• Clamperl
  
• Relicanth
  
• Luvdisc
  
• Kricketot
  
• Buneary

What Pokemon are exclusive to the Pokewalker?

• Skitty
  
• Carvanha
  
• Wailmer
  
• Feebas
  
• Castform
  
• Kecleon
  
• Tropius
  
• Snorunt
  
• Shellos
  
• Spiritomb
  
• Finneon
  
• Snover
  
• Pikachu (knows Fly, Surf, Volt Tackle etc.)

What are the unobtainable Pokemon?
These Pokemon require trading from D/P/Pt or transfer from R/S/FR/LG/E:

• Mew
  
• Celebi
  
• Regirock, Regice and Registeel
  
• Jirachi
  
• Deoxys
  
• Turtwig line
  
• Chimchar line
  
• Piplup line
  
• Cranidos line
  
• Shieldon line
  
• Drifloon line
  
• Glameow line
  
• Stunky line
  
• Magnezone
  
• Leafeon
  
• Glaceon
  
• Probopass
  
• Rotom
  
• Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf
  
• Heatran
  
• Regigigas
  
• Cresselia
  
• Phione and Manaphy
  
• Darkrai
  
• Shaymin
  
• Arceus

How do I change Deoxys/Rotom/Giratina/Shaymin's form?
Here's the locations and requirements:
Deoxys (Meteorites on Route 3)
Rotom (Silph Co.)
Giratina (Attach Griseous Orb to change to Origin Forme)
Shaymin (Give Shaymin Gracidea flower, it reverts to Land Forme at night or if affected with freeze)

What are the version exclusive Pokemon?

HeartGold

• Mankey and Primeape
  
• Growlithe and Arcanine
  
• Spinarak and Ariados
  
• Gligar and Gliscor
  
• Mantyke and Mantine
  
• Phanpy and Donphan
  
• Sableye
  
• Baltoy and Claydol
  
• Latias
  
• Kyogre

SoulSilver

• Vulpix and Ninetales
  
• Meowth and Persian
  
• Ledyba and Ledian
  
• Teddiursa and Ursaring
  
• Delibird
  
• Skarmory
  
• Mawile
  
• Gulpin and Swalot
  
• Latios
  
• Groudon

What are walking Pokemon?
In HG/SS, the Pokemon you put in the first slot of your party will walk around with you, and it can be any Pokemon. Also, your Pokemon may find items, like berries, accessories and shiny leaves when walking around.

I've heard about the Pokeathlon, what is it?
The Pokeathlon is a new mini-game in HG/SS. It can be at the Pokeathlon Dome, west of the National Park. The Pokeathlon contains various events your Pokemon can participate in. You enter with a team of three Pokemon and there are 10 different events. You can pick one of 5 categories: Speed, Power, Skill, Stamina and Jump. If your team wins, you will earn Athlete Points which you can then exchange for items like Evolution Stones.
Full Pokeathlon guide can be found here.

Is it possible to find Hoenn and Sinnoh Pokemon?
Yes, you can find various Hoenn and Sinnoh Pokemon through the "Hoenn Sound" and "Sinnoh Sound" on the Pokegear's radio feature. Hoenn Sound is played on Wednesdays while the Sinnoh Sound is played on Thursdays.

Hoenn Sound Pokemon

• Zigzagoon
  
• Linoone
  
• Whismur
  
• Makuhita
  
• Plusle
  
• Minun
  
• Numel
  
• Spoink
  
• Spinda
  
• Absol

Sinnoh Sound Pokemon

• Meditite
  
• Bidoof
  
• Shinx
  
• Budew
  
• Buizel
  
• Chingling
  
• Bronzor
  
• Chatot
  
• Carnivine

Are there any in-game trades in HG/SS?

• Bellsprout for Onix (Violet City, holds Persim Berry)
  
• Drowzee for Machop (Goldenrod City, holds Macho Brace)
  
• Krabby for Voltorb (Olivine City, holds Cheri Berry)
  
• Dragonair for Dodrio (Blackthorn City, holds Smoke Ball)
  
• Haunter for Xatu (Pewter City, holds Wacan Berry)
  
• Dugtrio for Magneton (Power Plant, holds Metal Coat)
  
• Pikachu for Pikachu (Saffron City, must defeat Lt. Surge in rematch, holds Yellow Shard)
  
• Forretress for Beldum (Silph Co., holds Dawn Stone)
  
• Bonsly for Rhyhorn (Diglett's Cave, must defeat Brock in rematch, holds Passho Berry)
  
• Any Pokemon for Steelix (Olivine City, must defeat Jasmine in rematch, holds Soothe Bell)

Where is Red? How do I find him?
Like in the original Gold & Silver, you need all Johto and Kanto Gym Badges. Once you have them, talk to Professor Oak and he will tell you Mt. Silver is now accessible and he will give you HM08 Rock Climb. Go through Route 22 and then you can travel up to Mt. Silver. In the cave, take the east path and climb using Rock Climb. Red will be located at the summit, in the hail conditions.

I heard there's a new Safari Zone, where is it?
The Safari Zone is no longer located in Kanto, and has been replaced by the Pal Park. The new Safari Zone is located west of Cianwood City.
Click here for the full Safari Zone guide.

Is the Bug Catching Contest back?
Yes it is. The contest takes place on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. You are given 20 Sport Balls and you can take the Pokemon in the first slot of your party to help you battle the wild Pokemon. Only one Pokemon can be caught at a time, if you capture a new one you will be asked if you want to replace the old Pokemon with the new one.

Here's the Pokemon that can be obtained:

• Caterpie
  
• Metapod
  
• Butterfree
  
• Weedle
  
• Kakuna
  
• Beedrill
  
• Venonat
  
• Paras
  
• Scyther
  
• Pinsir

And the extra ones you can get after obtaining the National Dex:

• Wurmple
  
• Silcoon
  
• Beautifly
  
• Cascoon
  
• Dustox
  
• Nincada
  
• Volbeat
  
• Illumise
  
• Kricketot
  
• Kricketune
  
• Combee

Prizes include Evolution Stones, Everstone, Sitrus Berry and Shed Shell, depending on how well you did.

I have 8 badges, but I can't get to the Elite Four!
You need to have encountered your mascot legendary first: Ho-Oh for HG, Lugia for SS. To make the mascot legendary be encountered at Bell Tower (HG) or Whirl Islands (SS) you must defeat all 5 Kimono Girls in a battle in Ecruteak City.

Where is Pal Park located?
Pal Park is located in Fuchsia City. You can access it once you receive the National Pokedex. Also, unlike in D/P/Pt, you are no longer restricted to 6 Pokemon every 24 hours. The Pal Park is also a Capture Show, where you will be scored depending on the Pokemon transferred and the time it takes to catch all 6. You can get various berries depending on how well you scored.

How do I win the Bug Catching Contest?
Your score will be determined by the Bug-type Pokemon's rarity, level and stats. The score will also be significantly higher if the Pokemon has more HP left at the time of capture.

I heard there's a Battle Frontier, is it any different than Platinum's?
No, the Battle Frontier in HG/SS has the exact same facilities as Platinum. You can find the Battle Frontier south of Olivine City, but the National Dex is required before you can enter.