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Gold, Silver, and Crystal Utility Guide

The following tables contain every place where a utility item (an HM, Headbutt, Rock Smash, the Bicycle, the Squirtbottle, or the Pokégear radio) is required to access something.

HM01 Cut

HM01 Cut
Location Object of interest
Violet City Cut is required to access a Hyper Potion.
Viridian City Cut or Surf is required to collect TM42 Dream Eater from a man in the southwest.
Vermilion City Cut or Surf is required to access the Gym.
Celadon City Cut is required to access the Gym.
Fuchsia City Cut is required to access a Burnt Berry.
Route 32 Cut is required to obtain TM05 Roar from a man on the western plateau.
Route 35 Cut is required to access Route 36 directly.
Route 36 Cut is required to access Route 35 without going through National Park.
Route 42 Surf and Cut are required to access the Apricorn trees and Suicune.
Route 43 Surf and Cut are required to access a Bitter Berry.
Route 2 Cut is required to access the eastern half of the route, which contains a Carbos, an Elixer, a Nugget, and the Diglett's Cave entrance.
Route 8 Cut is required to access the grass patch.
Route 9 Cut is required to access the route from Cerulean City.
Route 12 Cut is required to access a Calcium.
Route 12 Cut and Surf are required to access a Nugget.
Route 13 Cut is required to access the grass patch.
Route 14 Cut is required to access the grass patch and a trade, as well as the upper path of Route 15.
Route 15 Cut is required on Route 14 to access the upper path.
Route 16 Cut is required to access the grass patch.
Route 25 Cut is required to access a Protein.
Route 28 Cut is required at Mt. Silver to access TM47 Steel Wing and a Rare Candy.
Ilex Forest Cut is required to pass between the northern and southern areas.
Lake of Rage Cut is required to access Wesley, Cooltrainer Aaron, a Rare Candy, TM10 Hidden Power, and TM43 Detect. In Gold and Silver, Cut is also required to access a Max Ether. In Crystal, Cut is also required to access an Elixer.
Mt. Silver Cut is required to access TM47 Steel Wing and a Rare Candy on Route 28.

HM03 Surf

HM03 Surf
Location Object of interest
New Bark Town Surf is required to travel to Route 27 in the east. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Cherrygrove City Surf is required to collect a Mystic Water from a man on the island. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Violet City Surf is required to access a PP Up and a Rare Candy. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Ecruteak City Surf can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Olivine City Surf is required to access a Protein in the harbor. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Cianwood City Surf is required to access Cianwood City the first time, as well as to travel to Route 41. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Blackthorn City Surf is required to access the Dragon's Den. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Pallet Town Surf is required to travel to Route 21 in the south. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Viridian City Cut or Surf is required to collect TM42 Dream Eater from a man in the southwest.
Viridian City Surf can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Cerulean City Surf is required to access a Berserk Gene. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Vermilion City Cut or Surf is required to access the Gym.
Vermilion City Surf is required to access an Iron in the harbor. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Celadon City Surf can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Fuchsia City Surf can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Cinnabar Island Surf is required to access Cinnabar Island the first time, as well as to travel to Route 20. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Route 30 Surf can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 31 Surf can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 32 Surf can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 34 Surf is required to access a Rare Candy, a Soft Sand, and Cooltrainers Irene, Jenn, and Kate. In Crystal, Surf is also required to access a Nugget. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Route 35 Surf is required to access a Mysteryberry. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Route 40 Surf is required to traverse the route and travel to Route 41. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Route 41 Surf is required to access and traverse this route. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Route 42 Surf is required to access a hidden Max Potion and a Super Potion, as well as to traverse the route without going through Mt. Mortar. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Route 42 Surf and Cut are required to access the Apricorn trees and Suicune.
Route 43 Surf can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 43 Surf and Cut are required to access a Bitter Berry.
Route 44 Surf is required to access the grass patch, a Max Revive, and an Elixer. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Route 45 Surf is required to access a PP Up. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Route 4 Surf can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 6 Surf can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 9 Surf is required to access the Power Plant on Route 10 by Surfing down the eastern channel. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Route 10 Surf is required to access the Power Plant, by Surfing from Route 9. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Route 12 Surf is required to access an Elixer. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Route 12 Cut and Surf are required to access a Nugget.
Route 13 Surf can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Routes 19, 20, and 21 Surf is required to traverse all three routes. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered on these routes with Surf.
Route 22 Surf can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 24 Surf is required to access a Berserk Gene in Cerulean City, by Surfing down the western channel. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Route 25 Surf can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 26 Surf can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 27 Surf is required to access Tohjo Falls and Route 26, as well as a Rare Candy. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Route 27 Surf and Whirlpool are required to access TM22 Solarbeam and Bird Keeper Jose.
Route 28 Surf can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Dark Cave (Route 31/46 side) Surf is required to access the Route 45 side from the Route 31/46 side, although ledges prevent access to the whole area. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Dark Cave (Route 45 side) Surf is required to collect the Blackglasses from a man on the Route 45 side, as well as to access TM13 Snore and a Revive. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Ruins of Alph Surf is required to access the second and third puzzles, as well as Psychic Nathan and the grass patch. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Ruins of Alph Surf and Strength are required to access the fourth puzzle from Union Cave.
Union Cave Surf is required to access all of B2F, the Ruins of Alph exits, and much of B1F, including all four Trainers. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Union Cave Surf and Strength are required to access the southern exit to the Ruins of Alph on B1F.
Slowpoke Well Surf is required to access and traverse B2F. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Ilex Forest Surf can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Whirl Islands Surf is required to access all of the islands, as well as to traverse the Southwest cave and B2F. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered in these areas and Lugia's room with Surf.
Mt. Mortar Surf is required to access a Hyper Potion on B1F. In Gold and Silver, Surf is also required to access a Full Heal on B1F. In Crystal, Surf is also required to access a Full Restore, a Max Ether, a PP Up, and a Carbos on B1F. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Mt. Mortar Surf and Waterfall are required to access the entire 2F floor, as well as a Max Repel and a Max Revive on 1F (back), and a Max Revive and Blackbelt Kiyo on B1F. In Crystal, Surf and Waterfall are also required to access a Max Potion and an Iron on B1F.
Mt. Mortar In Crystal, Strength, or Surf and Waterfall are required to access Super Nerd Markus on 1F.
Lake of Rage Surf is required to access the Red Gyarados and obtain the Red Scale. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Dragon's Den Surf is required to access and traverse this area. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Mt. Silver Surf is required to access a Full Restore outside the mountain. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Mt. Silver Surf and Waterfall are required to access several rooms, their items, and the Pokémon within inside the mountain.
Power Plant Surf is required to access the Power Plant, by Surfing from Route 9.
Seafoam Islands Surf is required to access the Seafoam Islands.
Tohjo Falls Surf is required to access a Moon Stone. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Surf.
Tohjo Falls Surf and Waterfall are required to traverse the area.

HM04 Strength

HM04 Strength
Location Object of interest
Cianwood City Strength is required to traverse the Cianwood Gym.
Blackthorn City Strength is required to traverse the Blackthorn Gym.
Ruins of Alph Surf and Strength are required to access the fourth puzzle from Union Cave.
Union Cave Surf and Strength are required to access the southern exit to the Ruins of Alph on B1F.
Slowpoke Well Strength is required to access B2F.
Burned Tower Strength is required to access TM20 Endure.
Mt. Mortar 1F (back) Strength is required to access a Hyper Potion and an Escape Rope on 1F (back). In Crystal, Strength is also required to access an Ultra Ball and a Nugget on 1F (back).
Mt. Mortar 1F In Crystal, Strength, or Surf and Waterfall are required to access Super Nerd Markus on 1F.
Ice Path Strength is required to traverse the area.

HM05 Flash

HM05 Flash
Location Object of interest
Dark Cave (both areas) Flash is recommended.
Ruins of Alph In Crystal, Flash is required to access the hidden room of the second puzzle.
Whirl Islands (all areas) Flash is recommended.
Mt. Mortar In Gold and Silver, Flash is recommended.
Mt. Silver Flash is recommended inside the mountain.
Rock Tunnel Flash is recommended.

HM06 Whirlpool

HM06 Whirlpool
Location Object of interest
Route 41 Whirlpool is required to access a Max Ether and the Whirl Islands.
Route 27 Surf and Whirlpool are required to access TM22 Solarbeam and Bird Keeper Jose.
Whirl Islands Whirlpool is required to access all of the islands.
Dragon's Den Whirlpool is required to access a Dragon Fang, a Max Elixer, and a Revive. In Crystal, Whirlpool is also required to access the back of the Dragon Shrine.

HM07 Waterfall

HM07 Waterfall
Location Object of interest
Mt. Mortar Surf and Waterfall are required to access the entire 2F floor, as well as a Max Repel and a Max Revive on 1F (back), and a Max Revive and Blackbelt Kiyo on B1F. In Crystal, Surf and Waterfall are also required to access a Max Potion and an Iron on B1F.
Mt. Mortar In Crystal, Strength, or Surf and Waterfall are required to access Super Nerd Markus on 1F.
Mt. Silver Surf and Waterfall are required to access several rooms, their items, and the Pokémon within inside the mountain.
Tohjo Falls Surf and Waterfall are required to traverse the area.

Bicycle

Bicycle
Location Object of interest
Routes 16, 17, and 18 A Bicycle is required to traverse all three routes.

Headbutt

Headbutt
Location Object of interest
Azalea Town Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 29 Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 30 Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 31 Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 32 Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 33 Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 34 Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 35 Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 36 Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 37 Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 38 Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 39 Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 42 Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 43 Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 44 Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 26 Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Route 27 Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Ilex Forest Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.
Lake of Rage Headbutt can be used to encounter wild Pokémon.

Rock Smash

Rock Smash
Location Object of interest
Cianwood City Rock Smash is required to access a Revive and a Max Ether. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Rock Smash.
Route 40 Rock Smash is required to access a Hyper Potion. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Rock Smash.
Dark Cave (Route 31/46 side) Rock Smash is required to access an Elixer, a Hyper Potion, and a Full Heal on the Route 31/46 side. It is also required to access the eastern exit leading to Route 46, which allows access to some items and Trainers. In Crystal, Rock Smash is also required to access a Dire Hit. Wild Pokémon can also be encountered here with Rock Smash.
Burned Tower In Gold and Silver, Rock Smash is required to access a Burn Heal, an X Speed, an Ether, and two Trainers. In Crystal, Rock Smash is required to access an HP Up.
Mt. Moon Square Rock Smash is required to access the Moon Stone left in Mt. Moon Square after the Clefairy leave.

Squirtbottle

Squirtbottle
Location Object of interest
Route 36 The Squirtbottle is required to battle the Sudowoodo blocking the path. Clearing Sudowoodo is required to access Ecruteak City.

EXPN Card

EXPN Card
Location Object of interest
Vermilion City The EXPN Card for the Pokégear's radio is required to battle the Snorlax blocking Diglett's Cave.