The Final Steps
1. Defeat the Elite Four: After completing the Kanto portion of the game, you'll face the Elite Four, the pinnacle of Kanto's Pokemon trainers. The members are:
* Lorelei: Ice-type specialists
* Bruno: Fighting-type specialists
* Agatha: Ghost-type specialists
* Lance: Dragon-type specialists
2. Battle Champion Lance: After defeating the Elite Four, you face the Champion of Kanto, Lance, who specializes in Dragon-type Pokémon. This battle is typically quite challenging.
3. The Journey's End: After defeating Lance, you become the Champion of Kanto and are congratulated by the other members of the Elite Four.
Post-Game Content
* Additional Challenges: SoulSilver offers a significant amount of post-game content:
* Rematches: You can re-battle the Elite Four and Lance for even greater challenges and rewards.
* Legendary Pokemon: Various powerful legendary Pokemon, like the Lake Guardians, the Regis, and more, can be captured after the main story.
* Secret Bases: Collect items and customize your secret base to enhance your training and challenge other players.
* Breeding: Breed your Pokemon to create stronger offspring with desirable moves and abilities.
* Trading and Connecting: Trade Pokemon with others to complete your Pokedex, battle, or participate in online competitions.
Finishing the Game
While there's no definitive "ending" in the traditional sense after beating Lance, you've essentially completed the main story arc of SoulSilver. However, the game offers a wealth of post-game content, encouraging you to continue playing and exploring.
Tips for the Final Battles
* Prepare your team: Have a diverse range of Pokemon with strong moves and a good understanding of type matchups.
* Strategize your moves: Utilize status moves, healing items, and clever strategies to outsmart your opponents.
* Level up: Make sure your Pokemon are at a high enough level to face the Elite Four and Champion Lance.
* Consider trainers and battles: Don't neglect the opportunity to train with other trainers and engage in battles throughout your journey. This helps your Pokemon gain experience and prepare for the final challenges.
Good luck with your journey to become a Pokemon Master!