Blackthorn City

Johto

Quests and events

• Route 36 gatehouse → Blackthorn City: the runaway Dragonair Trainer (→ Play Rough tutor)
• Ice Path / Blackthorn City: small extras
• Blackthorn City: coaching Crystal (before the Rising Badge; missable)
• Blackthorn City → Route 45: the stolen Badges (→ 3 Energy Powder)
• Blackthorn Gym: Clair's dragons-only rule (story; the Rising Badge)
• Blackthorn City: Gold's Badge race (→ PP Max ×5 or PP Up)

Wild Pokémon

How to read these tables

Morning is 4:00–9:59, day 10:00–19:59 and night 20:00–3:59 on the game clock; a table marked "any time" is the same all day. Swarms, Hoenn/Sinnoh Sound encounters, and special night-fishing replacements are not active in this hack and are excluded. "—" means the table stores no level or chance for that entry. The encounter rate is how often you meet wild Pokémon on that map (higher means more often).

These are the ordinary encounter tables. Calendar encounters can replace specific land slots. Visible spawns and capture-chain bonuses use additional rules; table weights are not shiny odds.

Blackthorn City

Encounter rate: surfing 10 · Old Rod 25 · Good Rod 50 · Super Rod 75

Surfing

Wild Pokémon: Surfing

Pokémon	Level	Chance
Magikarp	2–20	99%
Horsea	2–10	1%

Old Rod

Wild Pokémon: Old Rod

Pokémon	Level	Chance
Magikarp	10	85%
Poliwag	10	15%

Good Rod

Wild Pokémon: Good Rod

Pokémon	Level	Chance
Magikarp	20	40%
Poliwag	20	45%
Horsea	20	10%
Poliwhirl	20	5%

Super Rod

Wild Pokémon: Super Rod

Pokémon	Level	Chance
Horsea	40	40%
Seadra	40	30%
Poliwhirl	40	15%
Poliwag	40	10%
Politoed	40	5%

Move tutors

Lunar Dance

Blackthorn City · Cost: Haban Berry ×1

Blackthorn City

Dragon Dance

Blackthorn Gym · Cost: Free

Requirements: Blackthorn Gym: Clair's dragons-only rule (story; the Rising Badge)

Blackthorn Gym

Draco Meteor

Blackthorn Move Tutor house · Cost: Free

Blackthorn City

Play Rough

Blackthorn Move Tutor house · Cost: Free

Requirements: Ice Path / Blackthorn City: small extras

Blackthorn City

All tutors and eligibility lists →

Gifts, trades and scripted encounters

• Trade: Dragonair for Porygon2 ("Poly")

  Trade a Dragonair in the Blackthorn Pokémon Center. One trade per game.

Some of these depend on your starter, story progress or a choice. See the quests above.

Trainers

Click a trainer to see their team. Some battles only happen in certain story branches; check the conditions below.

Leader ClairGyarados 85 · Dragonair 85 · Dragonite 85 · Kingdra 85 · Baxcalibur 85 · Rhyperior 85

• Blackthorn Gym: single battle, before you have the Rising Badge

Leader Clair’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	EVs	Moves
Gyarados	85	Strong Jaw	Life Orb	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 156 Atk, 100 SpD	Fishious Rend, Earthquake, Twister, Dragon Dance
Dragonair	85	Shed Skin	Eviolite	Impish	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Def, 6 SpA	Thunder Wave, Dragon Tail, Breaking Swipe, Double Team
Dragonite	85	Multiscale	Yache Berry	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 156 Atk, 100 SpD	Extreme Speed, Dragon Rush, Dragon Dance, Dual Wingbeat
Kingdra	85	Drizzle	White Herb	Timid	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Hydro Pump, Hurricane, Ice Beam, Draco Meteor
Baxcalibur	85	Thermal Exchange	Clear Amulet	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 Atk, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Glaive Rush, Dragon Dance, Ice Beam, Crunch
Rhyperior	85	Solid Rock	Weakness Policy	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 156 Atk, 100 SpD	Rock Wrecker, Dragon Rush, Earthquake, Dragon Dance

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats.

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Leader ClairGyarados 89 · Flygon 89 · Rhyperior 89 · Kingdra 90 · Garchomp 90 · Dragonite 90

• Blackthorn Gym: single battle, once you have the Rising Badge, if you pick “Singles”
• Blackthorn Gym: double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time, once you have the Rising Badge, if you pick “Doubles”

Leader Clair’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	EVs	Moves
Gyarados	89	Intimidate	Wacan Berry	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 Atk, 252 SpD	Dragon Dance, Bounce, Waterfall, Crunch
Flygon	89	Levitate	Leftovers	Modest	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Scorching Sands, Bug Buzz, Quiver Dance, Dragon Pulse
Rhyperior	89	Lightning Rod	Hard Stone	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Atk, 6 SpD	Rock Wrecker, Earthquake, Dragon Dance, Dragon Rush
Kingdra	90	Drizzle	Scope Lens	Modest	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Ice Beam, Draco Meteor, Hydro Pump, Hurricane
Garchomp	90	Rough Skin	Yache Berry	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 Atk, 252 SpD	Earthquake, Dragon Rush, Rock Slide, Dragon Dance
Dragonite	90	Inner Focus	Yache Berry	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 Atk, 252 SpD	Extreme Speed, Fire Punch, Outrage, Fly

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats.

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Ace Trainer Ao QinDragonair 65 · Flygon 65 · Seadra 65 · Porygon2 65

• Blackthorn Gym: single battle

Ace Trainer Ao Qin’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Dragonair	65	Shed Skin	Eviolite	Modest	20 HP / 18 others	Outrage, Aqua Tail, Dragon Dance, Extreme Speed
Flygon	65	Levitate	Muscle Band	Serious	20 HP / 18 others	Earthquake, Dragon Claw, U-turn, Fire Punch
Seadra	65	Swift Swim	Mystic Water	Lonely	20 HP / 18 others	Surf, Ice Beam, Rain Dance, Flash Cannon
Porygon2	65	Download	Eviolite	Careful	20 HP / 18 others	Tri Attack, Ice Beam, Recover, Protect

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

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Ace Trainer UnaGyarados 65 · Dunsparce 65 · Ampharos 65 · Altaria 65

• Blackthorn Gym: single battle

Ace Trainer Una’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Gyarados	65	Intimidate	Muscle Band	Brave	20 HP / 18 others	Dragon Dance, Waterfall, Earthquake, Crunch
Dunsparce	65	Serene Grace	King’s Rock	Docile	20 HP / 18 others	Glare, Body Slam, Air Slash, Roost
Ampharos	65	Static	Magnet	Lonely	20 HP / 18 others	Volt Switch, Thunderbolt, Power Gem, Charge Beam
Altaria	65	Natural Cure	Mental Herb	Quiet	20 HP / 18 others	Hyper Beam, Sky Attack, Dazzling Gleam, Tailwind

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

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Ace Trainer Ao GuangGarchomp 65 · Lapras 65 · Kecleon 65 · Rampardos 65

• Blackthorn Gym: double battle against this trainer and Ace Trainer Cara together

Ace Trainer Ao Guang’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Garchomp	65	Sand Veil	Choice Scarf	Careful	20 HP / 18 others	Outrage, Earthquake, Shadow Claw, Aqua Tail
Lapras	65	Water Absorb	Never-Melt Ice	Docile	20 HP / 18 others	Surf, Ice Beam, Ice Shard, Confuse Ray
Kecleon	65	Color Change	Muscle Band	Serious	20 HP / 18 others	Fake Out, Shadow Sneak, Fire Punch, Brick Break
Rampardos	65	Sheer Force	Choice Scarf	Relaxed	20 HP / 18 others	Head Smash, Double-Edge, Earthquake, Outrage

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

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Ace Trainer CaraSalamence 65 · Kangaskhan 65 · Porygon-Z 65 · Tropius 65

• Blackthorn Gym: double battle against this trainer and Ace Trainer Ao Guang together

Ace Trainer Cara’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Salamence	65	Intimidate	White Herb	Naughty	20 HP / 18 others	Draco Meteor, Fire Blast, Hydro Pump, Tailwind
Kangaskhan	65	Inner Focus	Muscle Band	Adamant	20 HP / 18 others	Double Hit, Fake Out, Drain Punch, Ice Punch
Porygon-Z	65	Adaptability	Choice Scarf	Rash	20 HP / 18 others	Tri Attack, Thunderbolt, Psychic, Signal Beam
Tropius	65	Simple	Heat Rock	Jolly	20 HP / 18 others	Sunny Day, Leaf Storm, Air Slash, Leech Seed

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

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Veteran MaureenNinjask 62 · Mawile 63 · Granbull 64 · Azumarill 65

• Blackthorn City: single battle

Veteran Maureen’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Ninjask	62	Infiltrator	Focus Sash	Lax	20 HP / 18 others	Absorb, Swords Dance, Protect, Baton Pass
Mawile	63	Sheer Force	Choice Scarf	Hardy	20 HP / 18 others	Flail, Iron Head, Crunch, Brick Break
Granbull	64	Intimidate	Muscle Band	Naive	20 HP / 18 others	Double-Edge, Flail, Close Combat, Iron Tail
Azumarill	65	Thick Fat	Sitrus Berry	Jolly	20 HP / 18 others	Flail, Aqua Jet, Belly Drum, Knock Off

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

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Aroma Lady HoneyMr. Mime 30 · Mr. Mime 30 · Mr. Mime 30 · Mr. Mime 30 · Mr. Mime 30 · Mr. Mime 30

• Blackthorn City: single battle, if you have the Aspear Berry

Aroma Lady Honey’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Mr. Mime	30	Soundproof	—	Bashful	10 HP / 6 others	level-up moves
Mr. Mime	30	Soundproof	—	Bashful	10 HP / 6 others	level-up moves
Mr. Mime	30	Soundproof	—	Bashful	10 HP / 6 others	level-up moves
Mr. Mime	30	Soundproof	—	Bashful	10 HP / 6 others	level-up moves
Mr. Mime	30	Soundproof	—	Bashful	10 HP / 6 others	level-up moves
Mr. Mime	30	Soundproof	—	Bashful	10 HP / 6 others	level-up moves

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

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Hiker SixtoGraveler 30 · Graveler 30 · Graveler 30 · Graveler 30 · Graveler 30 · Graveler 30

• Blackthorn City: single battle, if you have the Pecha Berry

Hiker Sixto’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Graveler	30	Rock Head	—	Lax	10 HP / 18 others	level-up moves
Graveler	30	Rock Head	—	Lax	10 HP / 18 others	level-up moves
Graveler	30	Rock Head	—	Lax	10 HP / 18 others	level-up moves
Graveler	30	Rock Head	—	Lax	10 HP / 18 others	level-up moves
Graveler	30	Rock Head	—	Lax	10 HP / 18 others	level-up moves
Graveler	30	Rock Head	—	Lax	10 HP / 18 others	level-up moves

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

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Johto Trainer CrystalMeganium 81 · Jynx 80 · Hitmonchan 81 · Xatu 80 · Parasect 81 · Marowak 80

• Blackthorn City: single battle, before you have the Rising Badge

Johto Trainer Crystal’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	EVs	Moves
Meganium	81	Mega Sol	Miracle Seed	Modest	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Solar Beam, Moonblast, Weather Ball, Lunar Dance
Jynx	80	Mystic Dance	Leftovers	Timid	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Lovely Kiss, Fake Out, Psychic, Icy Wind
Hitmonchan	81	Unseen Fist	Sitrus Berry	Jolly	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 Atk, 252 SpD	Close Combat, Thunder Punch, Bullet Punch, Counter
Xatu	80	Magic Bounce	Leftovers	Modest	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Psychic, Air Slash, Calm Mind, Protect
Parasect	81	Quick Draw	Occa Berry	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Atk, 6 SpA	Spore, Absorb, Protect, Cross Poison
Marowak	80	Technician	Thick Club	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 Atk, 252 SpD	Bonemerang, Rock Smash, Bone Rush, Aerial Ace

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats.

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Magician AydenFlaaffy 30 · Flaaffy 30 · Flaaffy 30 · Flaaffy 30 · Flaaffy 30 · Flaaffy 30

• Blackthorn Move Tutor house: single battle, if you have the Chesto Berry

Magician Ayden’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Flaaffy	30	Static	—	Hasty	10 HP / 18 others	level-up moves
Flaaffy	30	Static	—	Hasty	10 HP / 18 others	level-up moves
Flaaffy	30	Static	—	Hasty	10 HP / 18 others	level-up moves
Flaaffy	30	Static	—	Hasty	10 HP / 18 others	level-up moves
Flaaffy	30	Static	—	Hasty	10 HP / 18 others	level-up moves
Flaaffy	30	Static	—	Hasty	10 HP / 18 others	level-up moves

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

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Black Belt NikkyoDragonair 30 · Dragonair 30 · Dragonair 30 · Dragonair 30 · Dragonair 30 · Dragonair 30

• Blackthorn Move Tutor house: single battle, if you have the Rawst Berry

Black Belt Nikkyo’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Dragonair	30	Shed Skin	—	Careful	10 HP / 18 others	level-up moves
Dragonair	30	Shed Skin	—	Careful	10 HP / 18 others	level-up moves
Dragonair	30	Shed Skin	—	Careful	10 HP / 18 others	level-up moves
Dragonair	30	Shed Skin	—	Careful	10 HP / 18 others	level-up moves
Dragonair	30	Shed Skin	—	Careful	10 HP / 18 others	level-up moves
Dragonair	30	Shed Skin	—	Careful	10 HP / 18 others	level-up moves

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

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Items

Gifts from people

• Soft Sand · see Ice Path / Blackthorn City: small extras
• Blue Flute · see Ice Path / Blackthorn City: small extras
• PP Max · see Blackthorn City: coaching Crystal (before the Rising Badge; missable), Blackthorn City: Gold's Badge race (→ PP Max ×5 or PP Up)
• PP Max ×5 · see Blackthorn City: coaching Crystal (before the Rising Badge; missable), Blackthorn City: Gold's Badge race (→ PP Max ×5 or PP Up)
• PP Up · see Blackthorn City: Gold's Badge race (→ PP Max ×5 or PP Up)
• Max Revive ×3 · see Blackthorn City: Gold's Badge race (→ PP Max ×5 or PP Up)

Some gifts depend on a quest, a choice or the day of the week; a linked quest explains when.

Bought or exchanged

Bought or exchanged

Item	Qty	Price
Energy Powder	3	Badge Pouch ×1

Shops

Blackthorn Poké Mart, counter 1 (18 items)

Blackthorn Poké Mart, counter 1

Item	Price
Poké Ball	$200
Great Ball	$600
Ultra Ball	$1,200
Potion	$300
Super Potion	$700
Hyper Potion	$4,000
Max Potion	$5,000
Revive	$7,000
Antidote	$100
Paralyze Heal	$200
Burn Heal	$250
Ice Heal	$250
Awakening	$250
Full Heal	$600
Repel	$350
Super Repel	$500
Max Repel	$700
Escape Rope	$550

Blackthorn Poké Mart, counter 2 (6 items)

Blackthorn Poké Mart, counter 2

Item	Price
Hyper Potion	$4,000
Full Heal	$600
TM02 Dragon Claw	$3,000
Premier Ball	$200
TM95 Heavy Slam	$4,000
TM113 Baby-Doll Eyes	$4,000