Burned Tower HGSS · Johto Area

The Burned Tower is the ruin of an old tower in northwest Ecruteak City, destroyed by fire about 150 years ago. Morty and Eusine come here looking for the legendary beasts, and Rival Silver challenges you on 1F. In the basement you come face to face with Raikou, Entei and Suicune, who flee; Raikou and Entei then start roaming Johto, and Morty returns to open his Gym.
- Region
- Johto
- Wild Pokémon
- 5
- Items
- 7
- Trainers
- 5
- HMs
- Rock Smash, Strength
Connects to: Ecruteak City
Burned Tower on the Johto Pokégear map
Gift, legendary and roaming Pokémon
Wild Pokémon
1F
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rattata | Normal | 13–15 | 50% | 50% | 50% |
Koffing | Poison | 14–16 | 35% | 35% | 35% |
Zubat | Poison | 14 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Raticate | Normal | 15 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
B1F
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Koffing | Poison | 14–16 | 50% | 50% | 50% |
Rattata | Normal | 14–16 | 40% | 35% | 40% |
Magmar | Fire | 14–16 | 5% | 10% | 5% |
Zubat | Poison | 15 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Chances are the game’s encounter slots: grass and caves 20/20/10/10/10/10/5/5/4/4/1/1, with every slot changing by time of day (morning 4:00–9:59, day 10:00–19:59, night 20:00–3:59); surfing 60/30/5/4/1; all three rods 40/30/15/10/5; Rock Smash 80/20; Headbutt 50/15/15/10/5/5. HG and SS mark Pokémon found in only one version. Where to find every Pokémon.
Trainers



| Trainer | Pokémon | Prize |
|---|---|---|
FirebreatherRichard | Charmeleon 18 | ₽576 |
FirebreatherNed | Koffing 16 Growlithe 17 Koffing 16 | ₽512 |
Prize money is four times the level of the trainer’s last Pokémon times the trainer class’s rate (doubled in double battles). Trainers who give you their Pokégear number call when they want a rematch, with stronger teams as you progress.
Items
| Item | How | Where |
|---|---|---|
| HP Up | Item ball | 1F |
| Antidote | Item ball | 1F |
| Ultra Ball | Hidden | 1F |
| Ether | Hidden | 1F |
| TM12 Taunt | Item ball | B1F |
| Revive | Hidden | B1F |
| Antidote | Hidden | B1F |
Hidden items can be found with the Dowsing MCHN Pokégear app.
Tips
- Rival Silver battles you on 1F with Gastly Lv20, Zubat Lv20, Magnemite Lv18 and his evolved starter at Lv22.
- Raikou and Entei roam Johto at Lv40 after the basement scene; use the Pokégear map to track them.
- Suicune does not roam in HGSS; after it flees here it shows up at several story spots, and you finally battle it at Lv40 on Route 25 in Kanto.
- Magmar lives on B1F at 5–10%, most often during the day.
- You need Rock Smash for the HP Up on 1F and Strength for TM12 Taunt on B1F.
- If you defeat or run from Suicune on Route 25, it waits in the Burned Tower at Lv40 after your next Hall of Fame entry.
Walkthrough: Part 7: Ecruteak City, the Burned Tower and Morty
More pictures
FAQ
Can you catch Suicune in the Burned Tower?
Not during the story; it only flees here. If you defeat or run from Suicune on Route 25, it reappears in the Burned Tower at Lv40 after you enter the Hall of Fame again.
Where do Raikou and Entei go in HeartGold and SoulSilver?
After they run from the Burned Tower they roam the routes of Johto at Lv40; check the Pokégear map to see where they are.
What is Silver’s team in the Burned Tower?
Gastly Lv20, Zubat Lv20, Magnemite Lv18, and Quilava, Croconaw or Bayleef at Lv22 depending on your starter.
Do you need to go into the Burned Tower to battle Morty?
Yes, Morty is away at the tower until you have gone down to the basement and seen the legendary beasts.
What Pokémon can you catch in Burned Tower in HeartGold and SoulSilver?
5 species: Rattata, Koffing, Zubat, Raticate, Magmar.
Sources & picture credits
- Burned Tower (Bulbapedia)
- pret/pokeheartgold (decompiled game data)
- Picture: Legendary_Beasts_in_Burned_Tower_HGSS.png
- Picture: Legendary_Beasts_Burned_Tower_HeartGold_and_SoulSilver.png
- Picture: BrassTowerHGSS.png
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against Bulbapedia and the game data. Wild Pokémon and encounter chances, items, trainers, rematch teams, gifts and shops come from the pret/pokeheartgold decompilation, and the Pokémon sprites and dungeon entrance pictures are drawn from the game’s own graphics in it. The position maps are the Gold/Silver wiki’s Pokégear map renders. Location pictures and trainer sprites © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, archived from the Pokémon Wiki on Fandom (listed on the image gallery).























