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HeartGold / SoulSilver guide

Best team to beat the game, items worth having and where to find every TM.

Best team to beat HeartGold / SoulSilver

Six slots, each with the pick we recommend and alternatives: swap out whoever you don't want or didn't catch. Your team is saved in this browser and goes along in the page link.

  1. Starter

    Typhlosion

    Fire
    How to get
    Cyndaquil · Starter
    Evolution
    Lv. 14 → Lv. 36
  2. Electric

    Ampharos

    Electric
    How to get
    Mareep · Wild at Route 32
    Evolution
    Lv. 15 → Lv. 30
    See routes and rates
  3. Water

    Gyarados

    WaterFlying
    How to get
    Fixed encounter at Lake of Rage
  4. Psychic

    Espeon

    Psychic
    How to get
    Eevee · Gift at Goldenrod City
    Evolution
    Friendship, daytime
  5. Dragon

    Dragonite

    DragonFlying
    How to get
    Dratini · Gift at Dragon's Den
    Evolution
    Lv. 30 → Lv. 55
  6. Normal

    Snorlax

    Normal
    How to get
    Fixed encounter at Route 11

Team analysis

Based on the six Pokémon's types, which are each one's strongest moves.

Shared weaknesses
Rock3 weak
No advantage against
NormalElectricPsychicGhostDark
Open in the team builder

Where to get the best items in HeartGold / SoulSilver

From the Exp. Share to evolution stones: where to find each one in this game.

For training

Where to get Exp. Share in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • Route 30 (from Mr. Pokémon in exchange for the Red Scale)
Always
  • Goldenrod Radio Tower Pokémon Lottery Corner (3 digits)
See the item

Where to get Lucky Egg in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Always
  • Held by wild Chansey (5% chance)
See the item

Where to get Amulet Coin in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • Goldenrod Department Store Basement
See the item

Where to get Soothe Bell in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • National Park
  • Olivine Gym (held by in-game trade Steelix)
See the item

Where to get Everstone in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • New Bark Town (from Professor Elm after hatching the Mystery Egg), Sea Cottage (from Bill's grandfather)
Always
  • Bug-Catching Contest second prize
  • Held by wild Geodude and wild Graveler (5% chance each)
See the item

For battle

Where to get Leftovers in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Always
  • Held by wild Snorlax (100% chance)
  • Pickup (Lv. 81–100)
  • Indigo Plateau (held by Koga's Swalot in rematches)
See the item

Where to get Choice Band in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Always
  • Battle Frontier (48 BP)
See the item

Where to get Choice Specs in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • Lake of Rage
See the item

Where to get Choice Scarf in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • Purchased by the player's Mom
Always
  • Battle Frontier (48 BP)
See the item

Where to get Life Orb in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • Ruins of Alph
See the item

Where to get Focus Sash in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • Purchased by the player's Mom
Always
  • Battle Frontier (48 BP)
See the item

Where to get Expert Belt in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • Mt. Silver Cave
See the item

Where to get Quick Claw in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • National Park
Always
  • Held by wild Sandshrew, wild Sandslash, wild Meowth, wild Persian, wild Sneasel, and wild Zangoose (5% chance each)
See the item

For evolving

Where to get Fire Stone in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • Sea Cottage (from Bill's grandfather)
Always
  • Route 36 (gift from School Kid Alan), Bug-Catching Contest first prize (post-National Pokédex), Pokéathlon Dome (2500 Pts.)[Su][Tu][Th]
See the item

Where to get Water Stone in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • Seafoam Islands, Sea Cottage (from Bill's grandfather)
Always
  • Route 42 (gift from Fisherman Tully), Bug-Catching Contest first prize (post-National Pokédex), Pokéathlon Dome (2500 Pts.)[Mo][Tu][We][Fr]
See the item

Where to get Thunder Stone in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • Sea Cottage (from Bill's grandfather)
Always
  • Route 38 (gift from Lass Dana), Bug-Catching Contest first prize (post-National Pokédex), Pokéathlon Dome (2500 Pts.)[We][Th][Sa]
See the item

Where to get Leaf Stone in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • Viridian Forest, Sea Cottage (from Bill's grandfather)
Always
  • Route 34 (gift from Picnicker Gina), Bug-Catching Contest first prize (post-National Pokédex), Pokéathlon Dome (2500 Pts.)[Tu][Th][Sa]
See the item

Where to get Moon Stone in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • Tohjo Falls, Ruins of Alph
  • Purchased by the player's Mom
Always
  • Mt. Moon Square[Mo] (Night), Bug-Catching Contest first prize (post-National Pokédex), Pokéathlon Dome (3000 Pts.)[Mo][We]
  • Pickup (Lv. 41-100)
  • Held by wild Clefairy and wild Lunatone (5% chance each)
See the item

Where to get Sun Stone in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Always
  • Route 13 (gift from Camper Tanner), Bug-Catching Contest first prize, Pokéathlon Dome (post-National Pokédex) (3000 Pts.)[Su][Mo][Fr]
  • Pickup (Lv. 31-100)
  • Held by wild Solrock (5% chance)
See the item

Where to get Dusk Stone in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • Cerulean Cave
Always
  • Route 17 (gift from Biker Reese), Bug-Catching Contest first prize (post-National Pokédex), Pokéathlon Dome (post-National Pokédex, 3000 Pts.)[Mo][Tu][Th][Fr][Sa]
See the item

Where to get Shiny Stone in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • National Park
Always
  • Route 14 (gift from Bird Keeper Josh), Bug-Catching Contest first prize (post-National Pokédex), Pokéathlon Dome (post-National Pokédex, 3000 Pts.)[Su][Mo][We][Th][Sa]
See the item

Where to get Dawn Stone in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • Mt. Silver Cave
  • Silph Co. (held by in-game trade Beldum)
Always
  • Route 17 (gift from Biker Aiden), Bug-Catching Contest first prize (post-National Pokédex), Pokéathlon Dome (post-National Pokédex) (3000 Pts.)[Tu][We][Fr][Sa]
See the item

Special

Where to get Master Ball in HeartGold / SoulSilver?

Once
  • New Bark Town (from Professor Elm after earning all eight Johto Badges)
Always
  • Goldenrod Radio Tower (match all 5 digits in the Lucky Channel)
See the item

TMs in HeartGold / SoulSilver

The move each machine teaches in this game and where to find it.

  1. TM01Focus PunchFighting
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Chuck
  2. TM02Dragon ClawDragon
    Where
    • Route 27, Goldenrod Department Store lottery[Su]
  3. TM03Water PulseWater
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Misty
  4. TM04Calm MindPsychic
    Where
    • Battle Frontier
    Cost
    • 48BP
  5. TM05RoarNormal
    Where
    • Route 32
  6. TM06ToxicPoison
    Where
    • Battle Frontier
    Cost
    • 32BP
  7. TM07HailIce
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Pryce, Pokéwalker (Icy Mountain Rd., 6000+ steps)
  8. TM08Bulk UpFighting
    Where
    • Battle Frontier
    Cost
    • 48BP
  9. TM09Bullet SeedGrass
    Where
    • Route 32
  10. TM10Hidden PowerNormal
    Where
    • Lake of Rage, Celadon Game Corner, Pokéwalker (Quiet Cave, 5000+ steps)
    Cost
    • 6000C
  11. TM11Sunny DayFire
    Where
    • Goldenrod Radio Tower, Pokéwalker (Blue Lake, 5000+ steps)
  12. TM12TauntDark
    Where
    • Route 34, Burned Tower, Celadon Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽1500
  13. TM13Ice BeamIce
    Where
    • Goldenrod Game Corner, Seafoam Islands
    Cost
    • 10000C
  14. TM14BlizzardIce
    Where
    • Goldenrod Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽5500
  15. TM15Hyper BeamNormal
    Where
    • Goldenrod Department Store, Pokéwalker (Quiet Cave, 10000+ steps)
    Cost
    • ₽7500
  16. TM16Light ScreenPsychic
    Where
    • Goldenrod Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽2000
  17. TM17ProtectNormal
    Where
    • Goldenrod Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽2000
  18. TM18Rain DanceWater
    Where
    • Slowpoke Well, Pokéwalker (Dim Cave, 6000+ steps)
  19. TM19Giga DrainGrass
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Erika
  20. TM20SafeguardNormal
    Where
    • Celadon Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽2000
  21. TM21FrustrationNormal
    Where
    • Goldenrod Department Store[Su], Celadon Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽1000
  22. TM22Solar BeamGrass
    Where
    • Goldenrod Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽3000
  23. TM23Iron TailSteel
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Jasmine
  24. TM24ThunderboltElectric
    Where
    • Cerulean Cave, Goldenrod Game Corner
    Cost
    • 10000C
  25. TM25ThunderElectric
    Where
    • Goldenrod Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽5500
  26. TM26EarthquakeGround
    Where
    • Victory Road, Battle Frontier, Pickup
    Cost
    • 80BP
  27. TM27ReturnNormal
    Where
    • Goldenrod Department Store[Su], Celadon Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽1000
  28. TM28DigGround
    Where
    • National Park, Celadon Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽2000
  29. TM29PsychicPsychic
    Where
    • Saffron City, Celadon Game Corner,
    • Pokéwalker (Night Sky's Edge, 10000+ steps)
    Cost
    • 10000C
  30. TM30Shadow BallGhost
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Morty, Battle Frontier
    Cost
    • 64BP
  31. TM31Brick BreakFighting
    Where
    • Battle Frontier
    Cost
    • 40BP
  32. TM32Double TeamNormal
    Where
    • Celadon Game Corner
    Cost
    • 4000C
  33. TM33ReflectPsychic
    Where
    • Goldenrod Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽2000
  34. TM34Shock WaveElectric
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Lt. Surge
  35. TM35FlamethrowerFire
    Where
    • Route 28, Goldenrod Game Corner
    Cost
    • 10000C
  36. TM36Sludge BombPoison
    Where
    • Route 43, Battle Frontier
    Cost
    • 80BP
  37. TM37SandstormRock
    Where
    • Route 27, Pokéwalker (Town Outskirts, 5000+ steps)
  38. TM38Fire BlastFire
    Where
    • Goldenrod Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽5500
  39. TM39Rock TombRock
    Where
    • Union Cave
  40. TM40Aerial AceFlying
    Where
    • Battle Frontier, Mt. Mortar
    Cost
    • 40BP
  41. TM41TormentDark
    Where
    • Route 8, Celadon Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽1500
  42. TM42FacadeNormal
    Where
    • Goldenrod Department Store lottery[Fr]
  43. TM43Secret PowerNormal
    Where
    • Lake of Rage
  44. TM44RestPsychic
    Where
    • Route 31, Goldenrod Game Corner
    Cost
    • 6000C
  45. TM45AttractNormal
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Whitney, Battle Frontier
    Cost
    • 32BP
  46. TM46ThiefDark
    Where
    • Team Rocket HQ
  47. TM47Steel WingSteel
    Where
    • Route 28
  48. TM48Skill SwapPsychic
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Sabrina
  49. TM49SnatchDark
    Where
    • Team Rocket HQ
  50. TM50OverheatFire
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Blaine
  51. TM51RoostFlying
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Falkner
  52. TM52Focus BlastFighting
    Where
    • Goldenrod Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽5500
  53. TM53Energy BallGrass
    Where
    • Battle Frontier
    Cost
    • 64BP
  54. TM54False SwipeNormal
    Where
    • Dark Cave, Goldenrod Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽2000
  55. TM55BrineWater
    Where
    • Route 19, Celadon Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽3000
  56. TM56FlingDark
    Where
    • Rock Tunnel, Pickup
  57. TM57Charge BeamElectric
    Where
    • Olivine City, Goldenrod Department Store lottery[We]
    • Kanto Power Plant
  58. TM58EndureNormal
    Where
    • Celadon Game Corner
    Cost
    • 2000C
  59. TM59Dragon PulseDragon
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Clair, Battle Frontier
    Cost
    • 80BP
  60. TM60Drain PunchFighting
    Where
    • Route 39 (Moomoo Farm), Goldenrod Department Store lottery[Th]
  61. TM61Will-O-WispFire
    Where
    • Battle Frontier
    Cost
    • 32BP
  62. TM62Silver WindBug
    Where
    • Route 6, Goldenrod Department Store lottery[Sa]
  63. TM63EmbargoDark
    Where
    • Route 34
  64. TM64ExplosionNormal
    Where
    • Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6)
    Cost
    • Trade RageCandyBar
  65. TM65Shadow ClawGhost
    Where
    • Route 42, Goldenrod Department Store lottery[Mo]
  66. TM66PaybackDark
    Where
    • Route 35
  67. TM67RecycleNormal
    Where
    • Celadon City
  68. TM68Giga ImpactNormal
    Where
    • Celadon Game Corner, Pokéwalker (White Lake, 10000+ steps)
    Cost
    • 15000C
  69. TM69Rock PolishRock
    Where
    • Route 10
  70. TM70FlashNormal
    Where
    • Sprout Tower, Goldenrod Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽1000
  71. TM71Stone EdgeRock
    Where
    • Battle Frontier
    Cost
    • 80BP
  72. TM72AvalancheIce
    Where
    • Ice Path, Celadon Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽3000
  73. TM73Thunder WaveElectric
    Where
    • Battle Frontier
    Cost
    • 32BP
  74. TM74Gyro BallSteel
    Where
    • Celadon Game Corner
    Cost
    • 10000C
  75. TM75Swords DanceNormal
    Where
    • Goldenrod Game Corner
    Cost
    • 4000C
  76. TM76Stealth RockRock
    Where
    • Mt. Silver Cave, Celadon Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽2000
  77. TM77Psych UpNormal
    Where
    • Viridian Forest
  78. TM78CaptivateNormal
    Where
    • Goldenrod Game Corner (JP only), Celadon Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽1500
  79. TM79Dark PulseDark
    Where
    • Victory Road, Celadon Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽3000
  80. TM80Rock SlideRock
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Brock
  81. TM81X-ScissorBug
    Where
    • Battle Frontier
    Cost
    • 64BP
  82. TM82Sleep TalkNormal
    Where
    • Goldenrod Tunnel Warehouse
  83. TM83Natural GiftNormal
    Where
    • Moomoo Farm, Goldenrod Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽2000
  84. TM84Poison JabPoison
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Janine
  85. TM85Dream EaterPsychic
    Where
    • Viridian City
  86. TM86Grass KnotGrass
    Where
    • Route 11, Pickup
  87. TM87SwaggerNormal
    Where
    • Olivine Lighthouse, Celadon Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽1500
  88. TM88PluckFlying
    Where
    • Route 40
  89. TM89U-turnBug
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Bugsy, Battle Frontier
    Cost
    • 40BP
  90. TM90SubstituteNormal
    Where
    • Goldenrod Game Corner
    Cost
    • 2000C
  91. TM91Flash CannonSteel
    Where
    • Route 9, Goldenrod Department Store lottery[Tu]
  92. TM92Trick RoomPsychic
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Blue
  93. HM01CutNormal
    Where
    • Ilex Forest
    Badge
    Hive
  94. HM02FlyFlying
    Where
    • Cianwood City
    Badge
    Storm
  95. HM03SurfWater
    Where
    • Ecruteak City
    Badge
    Fog
  96. HM04StrengthNormal
    Where
    • Route 42
    Badge
    Plain
  97. HM05WhirlpoolWater
    Where
    • Team Rocket HQ
    Badge
    Glacier
  98. HM06Rock SmashFighting
    Where
    • Route 36
    Badge
    Zephyr
  99. HM07WaterfallWater
    Where
    • Ice Path
    Badge
    Rising
  100. HM08Rock ClimbNormal
    Where
    • Professor Oak's Laboratory
    Badge
    Earth

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