- Begin your journey in New Bark Town, and battle through Route 29 and Route 30, before arriving at Violet City.
Step 2: Take on Falkner, the Gym Leader
- At the Violet City Gym, challenge the Gym Leader Falkner to a battle. Falkner specializes in Flying-type Pokemon.
His team includes:
Pidgeot (Level 16)
Pidgey (Level 15)
Pidgey (Level 13)
- After defeating Falkner, you'll receive the Zephyr Badge and the move HM02 - Fly.
Step 3: Head to Azalea Town
- From Violet City, make your way through Sprout Tower, and then go through Route 32 to reach Azalea Town.
Step 4: Receive The SquirtBottle
- Inside Kurt's House in Azalea Town, you'll receive the SquirtBottle from Kurt's Aide, which allows you to move certain rocks or boulders on your path.
Step 5: Visit the Ruins of Alph
- Exit Azalea Town and head down Route 33 to reach the Ruins of Alph. Explore the area and solve puzzles within to find a number of items, including the Plain Badge (located in the last chamber).
Step 6: Return to Azalea Town
- After acquiring the Plain Badge, return to Azalea Town and use the SquirtBottle on the rock blocking the way north of town to proceed to the next area.
Step 7: Travel To Union Cave
- Travel into Ilex Forest and use Cut to access the entrance of Union Cave. Navigate through the cave and encounter Bugsy, the Gym Leader of Azalea Town.
Step 8: Battle Bugsy
- Bugsy is a Bug-type Gym Leader, and his team includes:
Metapod (Level 17)
Kakuna (Level 16)
Scyther (Level 18)
Step 9: Become Recognized As The Winner
- Upon defeating Bugsy, you'll receive the Hive Badge, along with the TM21 - Mega Drain, and earn the right to use the move Fly anywhere within the Johto region.