Pokemon Gold/Silver cheats: Events, Locations, Miscellaneous...

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Bill's grandfather:
The five Pokemon Bill's grandfather asks for are (in order), Lickitung, Oddish, Staryu, Vulpix, and Pichu.
Information in this section was contributed by John Hasak.

Go to Bill's grandfather's house and he will ask to see a Lickitung. Show him and he will give you an Everstone. Leave, then return. He will ask to see an Oddish. Show him and he will give you a Leaf Stone. Repeat with a Staryu for the Water Stone, a Vulpix for the Fire Stone, and Pikachu for the Lightning Stone.
Information in this section was contributed by Yo dJL.

Cerulean City: Level 40 Corsola, Krabby, Kingler and Staryu:
A level 40 Corsola, Krabby, Kingler and Staryu can be found in Misty's Gym by using a Super Rod.
Information in this section was contributed by karinbuck.

Goldenrod City: Ignoring the egg:
When going to the salon in the Underground in Goldenrod City, tell the barber to groom the egg. He will ignore you and not groom it.
Information in this section was contributed by SeniorCyclops.

Goldenrod City: Cheap Hyper Potion:
At the location where you get the haircuts, go down more to find an old lady that will sell you a sort of Hyper Potion. It costs 400 credits cheaper than Hyper Potions. Note: If she is not there, keep trying and she will appear.
Information in this section was contributed by Sheepy2k.

Ice caves:
The Ice Caves or Ice Path is located between Mahogany Town and Blackthorn City.
Information in this section was contributed by SAIYANCARNE.

Follow the path in this [Screenshot] to get past the Ice Caves.
Information in this section was contributed by naman johri.

Ice caves: Exiting:
If you are stuck at the second ice bit in the ice caves (with the rocks and sliding, etc.), and are standing at the entrance, the way out is as follows: up, left, up, right, up, right, down, left, up, left, down, right, down, right, up, right.
Information in this section was contributed by Dee.

Ice Path:
Before you go into the Ice Path, make sure you bring along a Pokemon who knows Strength. Most of the Ice Path is easy to navigate; however the large sheet of ice towards the middle can be tricky. To get past, work your way to the northeast corner of the sheet of ice. From there, slide down, left, up, left, down, right, down, right, up, and right. This will put you back on solid ground.
Information in this section was contributed by Houdoom_Lover.

Indigo Plateau: Silver cave:
Go to Kanto to see Professor Oak after getting all sixteen badges. Then go to Indigo Plateau and follow the way you would go on Pokemon Red or Blue. Go on the right side and notice an empty place. Keep moving until you see an entrance. Go through the entrance, then go to the Pokemon Center. Move left, then up to reach the cave. Make sure you have at least 20 ultra, heavy, and lure balls and an empty space on your PC.
Information in this section was contributed by Djl6136.

Kanto:
Go to New Bark town. Find the water by your house. SURF right and keep going in that direction until you find land. You will then be in Kanto.
Information in this section was contributed by Sean Beckel.

Lake Of Rage: Radio station:
Go to the shop that has a radio inside at Ectreka City. Go to your Pokegear and turn on the radio. Scroll through the channels and you will find a station that was not there before that makes weird sounds.
Information in this section was contributed by techno796.

Lake Of Rage: Items from Magikarp:
Use you Super Rod to fish at the Lake Of Rage. Find a Magikarp and capture it with an inexpensive Pokeball, such as a Lure Ball. Take it to the man inside the hut near the Lake of Rage sign. He will measure your Magikarp. If your Magikarp is bigger than the current record, your name and Magikarp length will be posted outside, and you will get a useful item, such as a Super Potion or Ether. You can do this as many times as desired, but each Magikarp has to be bigger than the previous one to get the prize. There is no way of telling how big you Magikarp is until you talk to the man and get him to measure it.
Information in this section was contributed by LukeManX.

Mahogany Town: Secret music:
In Mahogany Town, before you defeat Team Rocket, tune into the radio on the last channel. You should see five question marks (?????). You will hear secret music that is not available after you beat Team Rocket. The secret music is about the Lake Of Rage. The radio thing is what Team Rocket is using to evolve Magikarp.
Information in this section was contributed by kristen.

Mahogany Town: Hidden Full Heal:
In Mahogany Town's Team Rocket hideout, on floor B2 go down from the stairs to where the computer is located. Next to the computer are some tall black things. Go up to the second one from the outside and press A. You will find a Full Heal.
Information in this section was contributed by Korman01.

Mt. Moon secret:
On Mondays after 6 PM, go to Mt. Moon and you will find two exits. Take the one that is all the way atop the screen inside the Mt. Moon. After you exit through there, you should see a house standing by itself. Go west (left) and you will find a plot of flowers. Enter the flower plot and you will see an animation with two Clefairies circling a newly fallen Moon Stone. Before visiting this, equip a Pokemon that knows Rock Smash so that you can crack the Moon Stone open.
Information in this section was contributed by Sct904.

Mt. Silver:
Talk to Professor Oak after you defeat the Elite Four. Go there by passing the tunnel to reach Victory Road. There is a guard. After you have spoken to Professor Oak, you can pass.
Information in this section was contributed by WaR mAcHiNe.

Olivine City: Faster boat:
In Olivine City, it normally takes quite awhile when your ride the boat. To speed things up, when you get in the boat, go to your cabin. Then, go over to the bed and heal your Pokemon. When you are done, the boat will be in Vermilion City.
Information in this section was contributed by Demon Kill.

Pallet Town:
Go to Kanto and then go to Lavender town. Go to the radio station, talk to the man and he will give you an EXP.Card. Then go to Vermilion City. Go on the right side of the screen or just go to the Snorlax. Go to the radio on your Pokegear and tune to the station that has the Pokeflute. Play it, then you can either a battle or capture Snorlax. Go through the cave to reach Pallet Town.
Information in this section was contributed by Djl6136.

Pallet Town: Raising loyalty:
When trying to evolve a pokemon through Loyalty (Eevee in Umbreon or Espeon), Gary's sister in the top right house in Pallet Town raises the loyalty by grooming. The older haircut brother raises its mood by giving it a haircut. When doing this, raise its loyalty first as the grooming lowers its mood.
Information in this section was contributed by Chris.

Route 37:
Use the following steps to complete Route 37. In Goldenrod City, go by the kid that says "I know there's a bike shop here somewhere". Walk to the right and you will see a house .Enter the house and talk to both of the girls. One of the girls will give you a "Squirtbottle". Go to route 37. Note: You must first get the Plain Badge and clear National Park . When you are in Route 37, walk up to the tree that you would use CUT on. Press A, answer "Yes", fight the Pokemon, and it will clear.
Information in this section was contributed by Wyattheller7.

Saffron City: Rail Pass:
Find a house that has an upstairs and two people on the first floor. Talk to the man on the first floor. Then, go upstairs to talk to his daughter. She will tell you she is missing her Clefairy. When she asks you if you could help, answer "Yes". Go to Vermilion City. Enter the Pokefan building. Walk towards a fat man and talk to him. He will give you the doll. Return to Saffron City and give Copycat the doll. In return, she will give you the Rail Pass.
Information in this section was contributed by Pepperrunco.

Silver Cave: Rare Candy:
Go to where the cut bush is located. Cut it, then go up past the house. You will see a dead end. Use the Item Finder to reveal a hidden Rare Candy.
Information in this section was contributed by Gameboy Madness.

SS Aqua: Quick journey:
As soon as you get on the SS Aqua to Kanto , go down the staircase on the right side of the ship. Talk to the man that will not let you pass, then walk into the room next to yours. Battle the man, win, then find the captain. Talk to the girl, and you will get The Metal Coat, which is used to evolve Onix and Scyther, Then, talk to the man in front of the door on the way out. He will move out of the way, and you will end up in Vermilion City.
Information in this section was contributed by danielwright.

Tin Tower: Quick escape:
When you have caught Ho-oh, simply fly away to another city. Since you are on a rooftop, you can just fly away. You will have Fly by the time you battle Ho-oh.
Information in this section was contributed by danielwright.

Underground Warehouse:
If you are stuck in the Underground Warehouse with Team Rocket, the shutter code is 3, 1, 3, 2, 1, 3, 1.
Information in this section was contributed by s.s.boynton.

If you are stuck at the Underground Warehouse, battle all the trainers and turn on the switches in this order: 3, 2, 1.
Information in this section was contributed by Eric Jang.

Viridian City: Pokemon Training Hall and Mystery Gift:
Whenever you do Mystery Gift with a person, that person and his Pokemon will be downstairs for you to battle. For example, when you do Mystery Gift with Tom and at the time he has Pikachu Lv.14 and a Cyndaquil Lv.16, that would be the Trainer and the Pokemon you would battle at the Training Hall until you do Mystery Gift again.
Information in this section was contributed by JeanVulcan.

Bug catching contest: Day:
The Bug catching contest is held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at National Park.
Information in this section was contributed by Gymchu and Flagra.

Bug catching contest: Unlimited chances:
Save the game before you enter the bug catching contest. If you lose, simply reset the game and try again.
Information in this section was contributed by SAIYANCARNE.

Alternately, keep on switching the day to a Bug-catching contest day for unlimited attempts.
Information in this section was contributed by T.j. Karraker.

Bug catching contest: Use any of your selected Pokemon:
Make sure that your first Pokemon has fainted then enter the bug catching contest. The man will say that you must use your first Pokemon. Then go outside and find a Pokemon. Go to your Pokemon and you should have all the Pokemon you had before.
Information in this section was contributed by Linkinparkkid38.

Bug catching contest: Prizes:
Information in this section was contributed by Macaroni207

First Place: Sun Stone (evolves certain Grass Pokemon)
Second Place: Everstone (give to Pokemon to stop them from evolving)
Third Place: Gold Berry (restores Pokemon' s HP)
Consolation prize: Berry (restores Pokemon' s HP)

Day-based events:
Different events happen on various days of the week, as follows:
Information in this section was contributed by EddieandChavo.

Sunday
Younger Brother is at Goldenrod Tunnel Pokemon Salon.
Goldenrod Tunnel Pharmacy is open.
Pokemon Music Radio Station plays Pokemon March.
Sunny appears on Route 37.
S.S. Aqua departs from Vermilion to Olivine.

Monday.
Goldenrod Tunnel Trinket Shop is open (In the Morning Only).
Clefairy Dance at Mt.Moon (In the Night Only).
Pokemon Music Radio Station plays Pokemon Lullaby.
Monica appears on Route 40.
S.S. Aqua departs from Olivine to Vermilion.
Rival Appears in Indigo Plateau after defeat at Mt. Moon.

Tuesday.
Bug-Catching Contest in National Park.
Elder Brother is at Goldenrod City Tunnel Salon.
Pokemon Music Radio Station plays Pokemon March.
Tuscany appears on Route 29.
Rival Appears in Dragon's Den after defeat at Mt. Moon.

Wednesday.
Younger Brother is at Goldenrod City Pokemon Salon.
Pokemon Music Radio Station plays Pokemon Lullaby.
Wesley appears at Lake of Rage.
S.S. Aqua departs from Vermilion to Olivine.
Rival Appears in Indigo Plateau after defeat at Mt. Moon.

Thursday.
Bug Catching Contest in National Park.
Elder Brother is in Goldenrod City Tunnel Salon.
Pokemon Music Radio Station plays Pokemon March.
Arthur appears on Route 36.
Rival Appears in Dragon's Den after defeat at Mt. Moon.

Friday.
Younger Brother is in Goldenrod City Tunnel Salon.
Lapras Appears in Union Cave.
Pokemon Music Radio Station plays Pokemon Lullaby.
Lucky Number Show picks a new ID number.
Frieda appears on route 32.
S.S. Aqua departs from Olivine to Vermilion.

Saturday.
Bug Catching Contest in National Park.
Elder Brother is in Goldenrod City Tunnel Salon.
Goldenrod Tunnel Pharmacy is Open.
Pokemon Music Radio Station plays Pokemon March.
Santos appears in Black Thorn City.

People with phone numbers:
Information in this section was contributed by James Kruk.

Kanto
Location: Route 26
Name: Cool Trainer Beth

Location: Route 26
Name: Cool Trainer Gavin

Location: ROUTE 27
Name: Cool Trainer Reena

Location: Route 27
Name: Birdkeeper Jose

Johto
Location: Route 30
Name: Fisherman Ralph

Location: Route 32
Name: Picnicker Liz

Location: Route 31
Name: Bug Catcher Wade

Location: Route 30
Name: Youngster Joey

Location: Route 46
Name: Picnicker Erin

Location: Route 45
Name: Blackbelt Kenji

Location: Route 45
Name: Hiker Parry

Location: Route 44
Name: Birdkeeper Vance

Location: 44
Name: Fisherman Wilton

Location: Route 43
Name: Picnicker Tiffany

Location: Route 43
Name: PokeManiac Brent

Location: Route 42
Name: Fisherman Chris

Location: Route 34
Name: Picnicker Gina

Location: Route 34
Name: Camper Todd

Location: Goldenrod City, inside the building due west of the Poke Center
Name: Bill (runs the Pokemon Storage System)

Location: Route 35
Name: Juggler Irwin

Location: Route 35
Name: Bug Catcher Arnie

Location: Route 33
Name: Hiker Anthony

Location: National Park
Name: Schoolboy Jack

Location: National Park
Name: PokeFan Beverly

Location: Route 38
Name: Lass Dana

Location: Route 38
Name: Schoolboy Chad

Location: Route 39
Name: PokeFan Derek

Location: Inside Lighthouse of Olivine City
Name: Sailor Huey

Location: New Bark Town, Your Home, First Floor
Name: Mom

Location: New Bark Town, Laboratory
Name: Professor Elm

Slot machines:
Sometimes you will get lucky and the following things may happen while playing the slot machines.
Information in this section was contributed by SAIYANCARNE and SpiderMan Parker..

Four to six Golems will fall down and each one will move the machine by one.
If there is one 7 on the winning line and you stop the second reel, the second reel may change to a 7.
The last reel will spin a few times.
After you get two "7"s a Chansey may appear, toss one of its eggs, and you will magically have three "7"s. The odds of seeing Chansey are extremely low.

On the card flipping game at the slots, press Up + B to pick two rows at a time from down to up You can also press Left and Right to pick from left and right rows.
Information in this section was contributed by DarkDemon8000.

This trick only works on the card flipping game. Press A to pick a deck. Press Up(2) to get two lined mode. If the deck you pick is the top one, it is usually Pikachu or Jigglypuff. If it is the bottom one, it is the same but should be Oddish or Poliwag. Note: This does not work all the time.
Information in this section was contributed by theman69.

Get phone calls:
Once you have a phone number for someone besides Professor Elm, Mom, and Bill, go to your house. Go inside and talk to your mom. Answer "No" to the money and "Yes" to daylight savings time. Most of the time, someone will call you immediately after she is done talking to you. Do this again to get the game back to regular time. Sometimes the call will be for a battle.
Information in this section was contributed by Sharkboy88.

Free toll:
If you have not defeated the Team Rocket at Mahogany Town and must pay 1000 credits to get up to Lake of Rage, fly back home. Talk to your mom, and when she asks "or is this about your money?", answer "Yes". Select "Save", then when she asks you how much to deposit, give her all the money you have. Return to Mahogany Town and when you try to go through the toll, the Rockets will stop you. When they see you do not have enough, they will say "Give us what you have, then." Since you have nothing, they will let you pass for free.
Information in this section was contributed by Josie.

Using Cut:
Besides using it for cutting trees and using it in battle, if you have Azeala town's badge and can use cut outside battle, do the following. If you do not want to encounter any wild Pokemon, no not bother with using Repels of any kind. Just stand close enough to where you are not in the grass, but if you move one step more you will enter it. Use Cut, and it will remove the grass. Note: If any legendary Pokemon (Suicune, Entei and Raikou) are in that area and you Cut all the grass away, they will not appear. They will still be in the area and you will not encounter them until they move.
Information in this section was contributed by triplespark.

Quick Solarbeam:
Use Sunny Day, then on your next attack use Solarbeam. This attack will remain on the field for five turns. Once all of the Sunny Day effect is over, the Pokemon will absorb sunlight or you can just do this combo as long as desired.
Information in this section was contributed by Digimon4000.

Change the lucky number at the Lucky Number Show:
Go to the radio station and save the game Turn off the Game Boy Color and turn it back on. At the title screen, reset the day, depending on what day it currently is. If it is Sunday, reset it to Sunday. Save the game then reset it to Monday, Tuesday, and keep going. You will know all those days to save it turn off and on.
Information in this section was contributed by adambomb1.

Have time go faster:
When you save, an hour passes some of the time. Keep saving until you reach the time that you desire.
Information in this section was contributed by Jovan Lion Roman.

Faster bike use:
Hit Select to get on and off your bike instead of having to go into your pack.
Information in this section was contributed by Lucky8BallYesNo1 and JohnD493.

Full HP/PP restore:
Leave a Pokemon at the Daycare Center, but immediately return and get it. When you pick it up, it will be fully restored.
Information in this section was contributed by Little3790.

If you do not want to go to the Pokemon Center, or if one is not around, deposit your Pokemon in the computer and they will be fully healed. This includes stats, health, and PPs.
Information in this section was contributed by Jesse Rosa.

Heal one Pokemon:
Deposit one of your Pokemon in your box, log out completely, and re-access your Pokemon storage system. Withdraw your Pokemon and it will have full health.

?????? Station:
When in the Ruins of Alph, tuning into the ????? station makes it easier for you to find the unknown Pokemon, makes them easier to catch, or makes you feel scared and alone.
Information in this section was contributed by SAIYANCARNE and george v.

While in the Ruins of Alph southeast of Kikyou city go to the Pokégear option in the menu screen. Go to the radio option and on the fourteenth to the twentieth channel you can find a station Called ??????. That is the Ann'oun Music. It can only be heard at Alpha Ruins.
Information in this section was contributed by Magikarp41.

Go to the Ruins of Alph and listen to your radio. You should find a station called ????? that has Unowns making noise on it.
Information in this section was contributed by GYX Kid.

Go to Lake Of Rage before you solve the problem and skim through the different stations to find what's evolving the Magikarp.
Information in this section was contributed by Dark_Archon.

Ruins Of Alph name:
Go to the Ruins of Alph after collecting all 26 of the Unown. The first person will tell you that you have made an achievement, and allow you to use the printer at the top-right corner. The Unown will resemble alphabetic shapes, which is why the Ruins of Alph is named that way.
Information in this section was contributed by Eastwind456.

Increase prize chance:
By using the "Reset time" trick, you can have a new number for the radio tower contest every few minutes. Reset the time so that it is Friday, then begin game play. Check the radio tower for the number. If you want to repeatedly check the number, save and turn the game off. Turn it back on and reset the time again, but set it to Thursday. Begin game play, save, and turn off the game. Turn it back on, and reset the time to Friday. The number will be different, which greatly increases you chance of winning a prize.
Information in this section was contributed by Pichu7.

Change music (Silver version):
Get to the caves near Kickyou City, and go to the small house. Get the man who walks around to move over to the left hand corner where the shelves are located, and talk to him. Walk out of the house. The music will be different while you are near the caves. Note: You might have to talk to the other man first.
Information in this section was contributed by spirits.

Train conflict:
This trick requires the ability to use Magnet Train, two Game Boys with link cable, and a Rail Pass. Have the player on the left Game Boy go to the Goldenrod train station. Get the person on the right Game Boy to the Saffron Magnet train station. Press A simultaneously on both Game Boys when he says you are coming aboard. You will both go on the Magnet Train at the same time, and it will look like you will crash.
Information in this section was contributed by TheRockS2H316.

Glitch: Disappearing person:
Go into a house with a person inside. Walk up next to them on the left. Press Start and the person will disappear for a moment before the menu opens.
Information in this section was contributed by Pichu7.