S.S. Aqua and Vermilion City

Three years after Red’s feats, Kanto has changed: houses have been torn down, a power plant has shut down, and Gym Leaders have retired. The S.S. Aqua, the liner that links Olivine City to Vermilion City, takes you there for the second half of the adventure, with eight new Badges to win.

Objective

Reach Kanto and defeat Lt. Surge

Gym type

Electric

Rewards

Thunder Badge, Metal Coat, Rare Candy

Recommended level

45 to 50

🚢Aboard the S.S. Aqua

After the League, Professor Elm gave you the S.S. Ticket. The S.S. Aqua leaves Olivine City on Monday and Friday (and returns from Vermilion City on Wednesday and Sunday). Show your ticket at the pier.

During the crossing, an old man is looking for his granddaughter, who has slipped away. She is playing with the captain in his cabin on the lower deck, but a sailor is blocking the corridor: first defeat the trainers on the deck, including a sailor near your cabin. Bring the little girl back to her grandfather: he gives you a Metal Coat, the item that makes Onix evolve into Steelix and Scyther into Scizor when traded.

⚓Vermilion City

The port has barely changed. At the Pokémon Fan Club, listen to the chairman’s story: he thanks you with a Rare Candy. Also keep in mind the Fan Club member who loves Clefairy: he plays a part in the Magnet Train story.

To the east of the city, in front of Diglett’s Cave, a Snorlax is sleeping across the path. Nothing will wake it for now: you will have to play it the Poké Flute tune broadcast by Kanto’s radio… once you can pick up the signal.

⚡Vermilion Gym

No more trash cans to search this time: Lt. Surge’s Gym can be crossed directly. Three Electric trainers are waiting for you. Ground is your best ally: it is immune to Electric and hits hard.

Lt. Surge

Lt. Surge

📍 Vermilion GymElectric

💰 4,600 ₽

1. 

   RaichuNo. 44Electric
   • Thunder Wave
   • Quick Attack
   • Thunder
   • Thunderbolt
2. 

   MagnetonNo. 40ElectricSteel
   • Lock-On
   • Double Team
   • Swift
   • Zap Cannon
3. 

   ElectabuzzNo. 46Electric
   • Quick Attack
   • ThunderPunch
   • Light Screen
   • Thunder
4. 

   ElectrodeNo. 40Electric
   • Screech
   • Double Team
   • Swift
   • Explosion
5. 

   ElectrodeNo. 40Electric
   • Screech
   • Double Team
   • Swift
   • Explosion

Our strategy

A Ground Pokémon (Earthquake, Magnitude, Dig) almost wins this battle on its own. Watch out for the two Electrode, which set up Double Team and then use Explosion: knock them out with the first hit, or keep a Ghost Pokémon (Gengar) in reserve, as it is immune to Normal-type attacks. Magneton knows Zap Cannon, which is guaranteed to paralyze if it hits. Electabuzz, the strongest (level 46), strikes with ThunderPunch and Thunder.

The eight Kanto Badges can be won in almost any order. Here is the most natural one: to the north, via Route 6, Saffron City awaits.