Mt. Mortar Crystal · Johto landmark

Mt. Mortar is the large cave system on Route 42 between Ecruteak City and Mahogany Town, with three entrances on the route. Its waterfalls, boulders and underground lakes need several HMs, and deep inside Karate King Kiyo trains in seclusion, giving a Tyrogue to anyone who beats him.
- Wild Pokémon
- 12
- Items
- 24
- Trainers
- 4
- Needs
- Surf, Strength, Waterfall
Connects to: Route 42
Mt. Mortar on the Johto map
Gift and special Pokémon
Tyrogue Lv. 10 · GiftKarate King Kiyo gives you Tyrogue after you beat him deep in the cave.
Wild Pokémon
1F (outer cave)
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rattata | Normal | 14 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Zubat | Poison | 13 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Machop | Fighting | 14 | 20% | 20% | – |
Marill | Water | 14 | – | – | 20% |
Golbat | Poison | 13 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Raticate | Normal | 16 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Geodude | RockGround | 14 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Rod | Pokémon | Lv. | Morning & day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rod | Magikarp | 10 | 85% | 85% |
Goldeen | 10 | 15% | 15% | |
| Good Rod | Goldeen | 20 | 65% | 65% |
Magikarp | 20 | 35% | 35% | |
| Super Rod | Goldeen | 40 | 70% | 70% |
Magikarp | 40 | 20% | 20% | |
Seaking | 40 | 10% | 10% |
1F (inner cave)
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rattata | Normal | 14 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Geodude | RockGround | 13 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Raticate | Normal | 14–15 | 10% | 10% | 20% |
Machop | Fighting | 15 | 20% | 20% | – |
Zubat | Poison | 14–15 | 5% | 5% | 10% |
Golbat | Poison | 15 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Marill | Water | 15 | – | – | 5% |
2F
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Machoke | Fighting | 32 | 30% | 30% | – |
Geodude | RockGround | 31 | 20% | 20% | 30% |
Graveler | RockGround | 31 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Raticate | Normal | 30 | 10% | 10% | 20% |
Golbat | Poison | 30–32 | 5% | 5% | 15% |
Machop | Fighting | 28 | 5% | 5% | – |
Marill | Water | 28 | – | – | 5% |
| Rod | Pokémon | Lv. | Morning & day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rod | Magikarp | 10 | 85% | 85% |
Goldeen | 10 | 15% | 15% | |
| Good Rod | Goldeen | 20 | 65% | 65% |
Magikarp | 20 | 35% | 35% | |
| Super Rod | Goldeen | 40 | 70% | 70% |
Magikarp | 40 | 20% | 20% | |
Seaking | 40 | 10% | 10% |
B1F
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zubat | Poison | 15–17 | 60% | 60% | 60% |
Golbat | Poison | 17 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
Machop | Fighting | 16 | 10% | 10% | – |
Marill | Water | 16 | – | – | 10% |
Raticate | Normal | 18 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Geodude | RockGround | 16 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Rod | Pokémon | Lv. | Morning & day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rod | Magikarp | 10 | 85% | 85% |
Goldeen | 10 | 15% | 15% | |
| Good Rod | Goldeen | 20 | 65% | 65% |
Magikarp | 20 | 35% | 35% | |
| Super Rod | Goldeen | 40 | 70% | 70% |
Magikarp | 40 | 20% | 20% | |
Seaking | 40 | 10% | 10% |
Chances are the game’s encounter slots for each time of day: morning 4:00–9:59, day 10:00–17:59, night 18:00–3:59 (grass and caves 30/30/20/10/5/4/1, surfing 60/30/10). Where to find every Pokémon · Crystal vs Gold & Silver.
Trainers

| Trainer | Pokémon | Prize | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
PokéManiacMiller | Nidoking 17 Nidoqueen 17 | ₽255 | 1F (inner cave) |
Super NerdMarkus | Slowpoke 19 | ₽152 | 1F (inner cave) |
Super NerdHugh | Seadra 39 | ₽312 | 2F |
Prize money is the trainer class’s base payout times the level of the trainer’s last Pokémon. Trainers with phone rematches call you when they want another battle; their teams grow as you progress.
Items
| Item | How | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Ether | Item ball | 1F (outer cave) |
| Revive | Item ball | 1F (outer cave) |
| Hyper Potion | Hidden | 1F (outer cave) |
| Escape Rope | Item ball | 1F (inner cave) |
| Max Revive | Item ball | 1F (inner cave) |
| Hyper Potion | Item ball | 1F (inner cave) |
| Max Potion | Item ball | 1F (inner cave) |
| Nugget | Item ball | 1F (inner cave) |
| Iron | Item ball | 1F (inner cave) |
| Ultra Ball | Item ball | 1F (inner cave) |
| Max Repel | Hidden | 1F (inner cave) |
| Max Potion | Item ball | 2F |
| Rare Candy | Item ball | 2F |
| TM40 Defense Curl | Item ball | 2F |
| Dragon Scale | Item ball | 2F |
| Elixer | Item ball | 2F |
| Escape Rope | Item ball | 2F |
| Full Restore | Hidden | 2F |
| Hyper Potion | Item ball | B1F |
| Carbos | Item ball | B1F |
| Full Restore | Item ball | B1F |
| Max Ether | Item ball | B1F |
| PP Up | Item ball | B1F |
| Max Revive | Hidden | B1F |
Hidden items can be found with the Itemfinder from Ecruteak City.
Tips
- Beat Karate King Kiyo (Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan, both Lv34) on B1F and he gives you a Lv10 Tyrogue.
- A Dragon Scale lies on 2F, along with a Rare Candy and TM40 Defense Curl.
- 2F is the strongest floor: Machoke (Lv32) appears in the morning and day, and Graveler (Lv31) at any time.
- Marill walks the caves only at night (20% on the outer 1F) but is 30% of surfing encounters there at any time, while Machop is a morning and day find.
- Super Nerd Hugh’s Lv39 Seadra on 2F hits far harder than anything else in the cave.
Walkthrough: Part 8: Route 42, Mahogany Town and the Lake of Rage
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FAQ
How do you get Tyrogue in Pokémon Crystal?
Defeat Karate King Kiyo on Mt. Mortar B1F; he gives you a Lv10 Tyrogue afterwards.
Where is the Dragon Scale in Pokémon Crystal?
On Mt. Mortar 2F, which needs Surf and Waterfall to reach.
Which HMs do you need for Mt. Mortar?
Surf, Strength and Waterfall to reach every floor and Kiyo.
What Pokémon can you catch in Mt. Mortar in Pokémon Crystal?
12 species: Rattata, Zubat, Machop, Marill, Golbat, Raticate, Geodude, Goldeen, Seaking, Magikarp, Machoke, Graveler.
Sources & picture credits
- Mt. Mortar (Bulbapedia)
- pret/pokecrystal (decompiled game data and graphics)
- Map drawn from maps/MountMortar1FOutside.blk
- Map drawn from maps/MountMortar1FInside.blk
- Map drawn from maps/MountMortar2FInside.blk
- Map drawn from maps/MountMortarB1F.blk
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against the game’s own scripts and Bulbapedia. Wild Pokémon and encounter chances for all three times of day, fishing, Headbutt and Rock Smash tables, items, trainers, gifts, trades and shops come from the pret/pokecrystal decompilation (pret/pokecrystal 3bc8daa417). Maps, sprites and the Johto and Kanto Pokégear maps are drawn by retrogameindex from the game’s own graphics in that decompilation (listed on the image gallery). Pokémon © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.























