Lake of Rage Gold & Silver · Johto landmark
The Lake of Rage lies at the northern end of Route 43, a crater lake said to have been formed by rampaging Gyarados. When you arrive, Team Rocket's radio signal has forced its Magikarp to evolve, and a shiny red Gyarados is thrashing in the middle of the water. Battling it earns you a Red Scale, and Lance, who is investigating the lake, asks you to follow him to Mahogany Town.
- Wild Pokémon
- 10
- Items
- 9
- Trainers
- 4
- Needs
- Surf, Cut
Connects to: Route 43
Lake of Rage on the Johto map
Gift and special Pokémon
Gyarados Lv. 30 · One-off encounterThe red, shiny Gyarados in the middle of the lake, forced to evolve by Team Rocket’s signal.
Wild Pokémon
| Rod | Pokémon | Lv. | Morning & day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rod |  Magikarp | 10 | 100% | 100% |
| Good Rod | Magikarp | 20 | 90% | 90% |
| Gyarados | 20 | 10% | 10% | |
| Super Rod | Magikarp | 40 | 70% | 70% |
| Gyarados | 40 | 30% | 30% |
Headbutt trees
Teach a Pokémon Headbutt (TM02 from Ilex Forest) and use it on trees. Whether a tree is common, rare or empty depends on the tree and your Trainer ID.
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, Old Rod 70/15/15, Good Rod 35/35/20/10, Super Rod 40/30/20/10). Where Gold and Silver differ, a cell shows both (G and S); a version tag means the Pokémon only appears in that version here. Version exclusives · Where to find every Pokémon.
Trainers
| Trainer | Pokémon | Prize |
|---|---|---|
 FisherAndre | Gyarados 27 | ₽270 |
| FisherRaymond | Magikarp 22Magikarp 22Magikarp 22Magikarp 22 | ₽220 |
 Cooltrainer♂Aaron |  Ivysaur 24 Charmeleon 24 Wartortle 24 | ₽288 |
 Cooltrainer♀Lois |  Skiploom 25 Ninetales 25 | ₽300 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TM10 Hidden Power | Gift | Hidden Power house |
| Ether | Gift | Magikarp fisherman’s house |
| Max Ether | Item ball | Lake of Rage |
| TM43 Detect | Item ball | Lake of Rage |
| Full Restore | Hidden | Lake of Rage |
| Rare Candy | Hidden | Lake of Rage |
| Max Potion | Hidden | Lake of Rage |
| Red Scale | Gift Left behind by the red Gyarados after the battle. | Lake of Rage |
| BlackBelt | Gift | Lake of Rage |
Hidden items can be found with the Itemfinder from Ecruteak City.
Tips
- The red Gyarados is a Lv 30 shiny you can catch; save before you surf out to it.
- Trade the Red Scale to Mr. Pokémon at his house on Route 30 for an Exp. Share.
- Use Cut on the trees west of the lake to reach the Hidden Power house (TM10), the Max Ether and TM43 Detect.
- On Wednesdays, Wesley of Wednesday gives you a BlackBelt, which powers up Fighting-type moves.
- Fish with the Good or Super Rod for Gyarados; the Magikarp fisherman in the house nearby gives an Ether for a record-breaking Magikarp.
- The lake's trainers only appear after you clear Team Rocket's hideout.
Walkthrough: Part 8: Lake of Rage, the Rocket Hideout and Pryce
FAQ
How do you catch the red Gyarados in Pokémon Gold and Silver?
Surf into the middle of the Lake of Rage and talk to it. It is a Lv 30 shiny Gyarados; if it faints or you catch it, you get the Red Scale.
What do you do with the Red Scale?
Take it to Mr. Pokémon, who swaps it for an Exp. Share.
Where do you get TM10 Hidden Power in Gold and Silver?
From the man meditating in the Hidden Power house at the Lake of Rage. You need Cut to get there.
Where is Wesley in Pokémon Gold and Silver?
On the west side of the Lake of Rage, near the Hidden Power house, but only on Wednesdays. He gives you a BlackBelt.
What Pokémon can you catch in Lake of Rage in Gold and Silver?
10 species: Magikarp, Gyarados, Caterpie, Weedle, Metapod, Kakuna, Exeggcute, Butterfree, Beedrill, Pineco. Gold only: Caterpie, Metapod, Butterfree. Silver only: Magikarp, Gyarados, Weedle, Kakuna, Beedrill.
Sources & picture credits
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against Bulbapedia and the game data. Wild Pokémon and encounter chances for both versions and all three times of day, fishing, Headbutt and Rock Smash tables, items, trainers, gifts, trades and shops come from the pret/pokegold decompilation (pret/pokegold ef0201d8da). Maps and sprites © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, archived from the Bulbagarden Archives; the Johto and Kanto maps are drawn from the game’s own Pokégear graphics (listed on the image gallery).