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Gold & Silver Rival: Every Battle and Team

Your rival steals a starter from Professor Elm’s lab, always the one strong against yours, and you name him when the police ask. These are all seven battles with his team for each starter you could have chosen.

Battles
7
Last battles
Mt. Moon and the Pokémon League lobby (Mondays and Wednesdays)

Battle 1 Cherrygrove City

If you chose Totodile he has Chikorita · prize ₽75

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Chikorita5GrassTackle, Growl–

If you chose Chikorita he has Cyndaquil · prize ₽75

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Cyndaquil5FireTackle, Leer–

If you chose Cyndaquil he has Totodile · prize ₽75

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Totodile5WaterScratch, Leer–

Battle 2 Azalea Town

If you chose Totodile he has Chikorita · prize ₽240

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Gastly12GhostPoisonHypnosis, Lick, Spite–
Zubat14PoisonFlyingLeech Life, Supersonic, Bite–
Bayleef16GrassGrowl, Razor Leaf, Reflect, PoisonPowder–

If you chose Chikorita he has Cyndaquil · prize ₽240

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Gastly12GhostPoisonHypnosis, Lick, Spite–
Zubat14PoisonFlyingLeech Life, Supersonic, Bite–
Quilava16FireTackle, Leer, SmokeScreen, Ember–

If you chose Cyndaquil he has Totodile · prize ₽240

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Gastly12GhostPoisonHypnosis, Lick, Spite–
Zubat14PoisonFlyingLeech Life, Supersonic, Bite–
Croconaw16WaterScratch, Leer, Rage, Water Gun–

Battle 3 Burned Tower

If you chose Totodile he has Chikorita · prize ₽330

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Haunter20GhostPoisonLick, Spite, Mean Look, Curse–
Magnemite18ElectricSteelTackle, ThunderShock, Supersonic, SonicBoom–
Zubat20PoisonFlyingLeech Life, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray–
Bayleef22GrassGrowl, Reflect, Razor Leaf, PoisonPowder–

If you chose Chikorita he has Cyndaquil · prize ₽330

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Haunter20GhostPoisonLick, Spite, Mean Look, Curse–
Magnemite18ElectricSteelTackle, ThunderShock, Supersonic, SonicBoom–
Zubat20PoisonFlyingLeech Life, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray–
Quilava22FireLeer, SmokeScreen, Ember, Quick Attack–

If you chose Cyndaquil he has Totodile · prize ₽330

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Haunter20GhostPoisonLick, Spite, Mean Look, Curse–
Magnemite18ElectricSteelTackle, ThunderShock, Supersonic, SonicBoom–
Zubat20PoisonFlyingLeech Life, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray–
Croconaw22WaterLeer, Rage, Water Gun, Bite–

Battle 4 Goldenrod Underground

If you chose Totodile he has Chikorita · prize ₽480

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Golbat30PoisonFlyingLeech Life, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack–
Magnemite28ElectricSteelTackle, ThunderShock, SonicBoom, Thunder Wave–
Haunter30GhostPoisonLick, Mean Look, Curse, Shadow Ball–
Sneasel32DarkIceLeer, Quick Attack, Screech, Faint Attack–
Meganium32GrassReflect, Razor Leaf, PoisonPowder, Body Slam–

If you chose Chikorita he has Cyndaquil · prize ₽480

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Golbat30PoisonFlyingLeech Life, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack–
Magnemite28ElectricSteelTackle, ThunderShock, SonicBoom, Thunder Wave–
Haunter30GhostPoisonLick, Mean Look, Curse, Shadow Ball–
Sneasel32DarkIceLeer, Quick Attack, Screech, Faint Attack–
Quilava32FireSmokeScreen, Ember, Quick Attack, Flame Wheel–

If you chose Cyndaquil he has Totodile · prize ₽480

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Golbat30PoisonFlyingLeech Life, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack–
Magnemite28ElectricSteelTackle, ThunderShock, SonicBoom, Thunder Wave–
Haunter30GhostPoisonLick, Mean Look, Curse, Shadow Ball–
Sneasel32DarkIceLeer, Quick Attack, Screech, Faint Attack–
Feraligatr32WaterRage, Water Gun, Bite, Scary Face–

Battle 5 Victory Road

If you chose Totodile he has Chikorita · prize ₽570

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Sneasel34DarkIceQuick Attack, Screech, Faint Attack, Fury Cutter–
Golbat36PoisonFlyingLeech Life, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack–
Magneton35ElectricSteelThunderShock, SonicBoom, Thunder Wave, Swift–
Haunter35GhostPoisonMean Look, Curse, Shadow Ball, Confuse Ray–
Kadabra35PsychicDisable, Psybeam, Recover, Future Sight–
Meganium38GrassReflect, Razor Leaf, PoisonPowder, Body Slam–

If you chose Chikorita he has Cyndaquil · prize ₽570

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Sneasel34DarkIceQuick Attack, Screech, Faint Attack, Fury Cutter–
Golbat36PoisonFlyingLeech Life, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack–
Magneton35ElectricSteelThunderShock, SonicBoom, Thunder Wave, Swift–
Haunter35GhostPoisonMean Look, Curse, Shadow Ball, Confuse Ray–
Kadabra35PsychicDisable, Psybeam, Recover, Future Sight–
Typhlosion38FireSmokeScreen, Ember, Quick Attack, Flame Wheel–

If you chose Cyndaquil he has Totodile · prize ₽570

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Sneasel34DarkIceQuick Attack, Screech, Faint Attack, Fury Cutter–
Golbat36PoisonFlyingLeech Life, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack–
Magneton34ElectricSteelThunderShock, SonicBoom, Thunder Wave, Swift–
Haunter35GhostPoisonMean Look, Curse, Shadow Ball, Confuse Ray–
Kadabra35PsychicDisable, Psybeam, Recover, Future Sight–
Feraligatr38WaterRage, Water Gun, Scary Face, Slash–

Battle 6 Mt. Moon

If you chose Totodile he has Chikorita · prize ₽1,125

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Sneasel41DarkIceQuick Attack, Screech, Faint Attack, Fury Cutter–
Golbat42PoisonFlyingLeech Life, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack–
Magneton41ElectricSteelThunderShock, SonicBoom, Thunder Wave, Swift–
Gengar43GhostPoisonMean Look, Curse, Shadow Ball, Confuse Ray–
Alakazam43PsychicDisable, Recover, Future Sight, Psychic–
Meganium45GrassRazor Leaf, PoisonPowder, Body Slam, Light Screen–

If you chose Chikorita he has Cyndaquil · prize ₽1,125

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Sneasel41DarkIceQuick Attack, Screech, Faint Attack, Fury Cutter–
Golbat42PoisonFlyingLeech Life, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack–
Magneton41ElectricSteelThunderShock, SonicBoom, Thunder Wave, Swift–
Gengar43GhostPoisonMean Look, Curse, Shadow Ball, Confuse Ray–
Alakazam43PsychicDisable, Recover, Future Sight, Psychic–
Typhlosion45FireSmokeScreen, Quick Attack, Flame Wheel, Swift–

If you chose Cyndaquil he has Totodile · prize ₽1,125

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Sneasel41DarkIceQuick Attack, Screech, Faint Attack, Fury Cutter–
Golbat42PoisonFlyingLeech Life, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack–
Magneton41ElectricSteelThunderShock, SonicBoom, Thunder Wave, Swift–
Gengar43GhostPoisonMean Look, Curse, Shadow Ball, Confuse Ray–
Alakazam43PsychicDisable, Recover, Future Sight, Psychic–
Feraligatr45WaterRage, Water Gun, Scary Face, Slash–

Battle 7 Indigo Plateau

If you chose Totodile he has Chikorita · prize ₽1,250

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Sneasel45DarkIceQuick Attack, Screech, Faint Attack, Fury Cutter–
Crobat48PoisonFlyingToxic, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack–
Magneton45ElectricSteelThunder, SonicBoom, Thunder Wave, Swift–
Gengar46GhostPoisonMean Look, Curse, Shadow Ball, Confuse Ray–
Alakazam46PsychicRecover, Future Sight, Psychic, Reflect–
Meganium50GrassGiga Drain, Body Slam, Light Screen, Safeguard–

If you chose Chikorita he has Cyndaquil · prize ₽1,250

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Sneasel45DarkIceQuick Attack, Screech, Faint Attack, Fury Cutter–
Crobat48PoisonFlyingToxic, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack–
Magneton45ElectricSteelThunder, SonicBoom, Thunder Wave, Swift–
Gengar46GhostPoisonMean Look, Curse, Shadow Ball, Confuse Ray–
Alakazam46PsychicRecover, Future Sight, Psychic, Reflect–
Typhlosion50FireSmokeScreen, Quick Attack, Fire Blast, Swift–

If you chose Cyndaquil he has Totodile · prize ₽1,250

PokémonLv.TypeMovesHeld item
Sneasel45DarkIceQuick Attack, Screech, Faint Attack, Fury Cutter–
Crobat48PoisonFlyingToxic, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack–
Magneton45ElectricSteelThunder, SonicBoom, Thunder Wave, Swift–
Gengar46GhostPoisonMean Look, Curse, Shadow Ball, Confuse Ray–
Alakazam46PsychicRecover, Future Sight, Psychic, Reflect–
Feraligatr50WaterSurf, Rain Dance, Slash, Screech–

FAQ

Which starter does the rival take?

The one with a type advantage over yours: Cyndaquil if you chose Chikorita, Totodile if you chose Cyndaquil, Chikorita if you chose Totodile.

Can you fight the rival again after Mt. Moon?

Yes, in the Pokémon League lobby on Mondays and Wednesdays, once a day.

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).