Dragon’s Den HGSS · Johto Area
The Dragon’s Den is the sacred cave behind the Blackthorn Gym, home of the Dragon-type clan. A guard blocks the entrance until you beat Clair, who then sends you to the Dragon Shrine in the middle of the cave to take the Master’s test before she gives you the Rising Badge. Dratini and Dragonair live in its waters.
- Region
- Johto
- Wild Pokémon
- 3
- Items
- 7
- Trainers
- 3
- HMs
- Surf, Whirlpool
Connects to: Blackthorn City
Dragon’s Den on the Johto Pokégear map
Gift, legendary and roaming Pokémon
Dratini Lv. 15 · Gift · ShrineAfter the Elder’s quiz at the Dragon Shrine, he gives you a Dratini. Answer every question kindly and it knows ExtremeSpeed.
Wild Pokémon
| Rod | Pokémon | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rod |  Magikarp | 10 | 100% |
| Good Rod | Magikarp | 20 | 90% |
| Dratini | 20 | 10% | |
| Super Rod | Magikarp | 40 | 60% |
| Dratini | 40 | 30% | |
 Dragonair | 40 | 10% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Ace TrainerKobe | Dragonair 37 | ₽2,220 |
 Ace TrainerPiper |  Horsea 33Horsea 33 Seadra 35 | ₽2,100 |
 TwinsClea & Gil · double battle | Dratini 35Dratini 35 | ₽1,120 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Dragon Fang | Item ball |
| Calcium | Item ball |
| Max Elixir | Item ball |
| Revive | Hidden |
| Max Elixir | Hidden |
| Max Potion | Hidden |
| TM59 Dragon Pulse | Gift |
Hidden items can be found with the Dowsing MCHN Pokégear app.
Tips
- Answer the Master’s questions at the Dragon Shrine and he gives you a Lv15 Dratini; answer everything correctly first time and it knows ExtremeSpeed.
- After the test, Clair meets you near the entrance with the Rising Badge and TM59 Dragon Pulse; leaving with Dig, Teleport or an Escape Rope means collecting the TM at her Gym instead.
- Whirlpool is needed to reach the Dragon Shrine and the Dragon Fang on the east side.
- Fish with the Super Rod for Dratini (30%) and Dragonair (10%), or Surf for Dratini at 10%.
- After you beat Silver at Mt. Moon, he teams up with you here for a Multi Battle against Clair and Lance.
- After that Multi Battle, Silver can be found training in the cave on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Walkthrough: Part 12: Ice Path, Blackthorn City and Clair
More pictures
FAQ
How do you get the Dratini with ExtremeSpeed in HeartGold and SoulSilver?
Answer every one of the Master’s questions correctly the first time in the Dragon Shrine; the Lv15 Dratini he gives you then knows ExtremeSpeed.
What are the answers to the Dragon’s Den quiz?
Choose the kind, caring answers about how you treat and raise your Pokémon.
Where is the Dragon Fang in HGSS?
On the eastern shore of the Dragon’s Den, which you reach with Whirlpool.
Where do you catch Dratini in HeartGold and SoulSilver?
Fish or Surf in the Dragon’s Den; the Super Rod gives the best odds, with Dratini at 30% and Dragonair at 10%.
What Pokémon can you catch in Dragon’s Den in HeartGold and SoulSilver?
3 species: Magikarp, Dratini, Dragonair.
Sources & picture credits
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).