The second generation of Pokémon games—Gold, Silver, and Crystal—is filled with hidden details that have led to countless fan theories. A video delves into twelve of the most obscure, yet compelling, theories and facts about the Johto region and its connection to Kanto.
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Gym Leader Theories
Many of the theories revolve around the actions and Pokémon of the game’s Gym Leaders, suggesting they may be more than they appear.
Bugsy’s Un-evolved Pokémon
Bugsy, the Bug-type expert, has a Metapod and a Kakuna that are at a high enough level to have evolved. One theory suggests he isn’t a bad Gym Leader but is instead a researcher, deliberately postponing their evolution to see if they can learn additional moves.
Jasmine’s Magnemite
Jasmine‘s Magnemite are also un-evolved despite being high enough level. A theory posits that she recently caught them from the Kanto Power Plant in Pokémon Yellow, where Magnemite are found at a higher level. This is supported by the fact that Steel-types were only recently discovered, and her Steelix would have been an Onix when she was a Rock-type trainer.
Lance’s Dragonites
The video touches on the oddity of Lance having three under-leveled Dragonites. One theory suggests he trained separate Dragonair that evolved early due to the signal at the Lake of Rage. A more outlandish theory suggests he is a hacker because his Aerodactyl knows Rock Slide, a move it can only learn through hacking.
Storyline and In-Game Facts
These theories connect the dots between events and locations across the Pokémon world.
Kirk’s Identity
The character Kirk, a mysterious figure who gives the player a rare Shuckle and has his Sneasel stolen by Silver, has an interesting connection to the game’s endgame. Sneasel is normally only accessible in Mount Silver, an area that requires all eight Kanto badges to enter.
Mount Silver Celebrity
The video identifies the celebrity who gives the player the Steel Wing TM in Mount Silver as the same person who gives the player the Fly TM in Gen 1, suggesting a continuous story.
Red’s Team and Storyline
It’s argued that the Red seen in Gen 2 is a continuation of the Pokémon Yellow storyline because his team composition aligns well with that game. A counter-theory suggests that Gen 2 follows the Red and Blue storyline, and Red borrowed the other two starters from Professor Oak and Blue to be strong enough to challenge Mount Silver.
Cherrygrove City’s Water
The small body of water visible in the Cherrygrove City Pokémon Center is a leftover from a beta version of the game. In the beta, Cherrygrove was located where Azalea Town is now, with the water being part of a larger ocean that extended to the city.
Goldenrod City’s Coast
The inaccessible western coast of Goldenrod City was originally planned to be an accessible area with access to the Whirl Islands.
The Ditto Theory
One of the most famous fan theories in the Pokémon world is given new evidence by the Gen 2 games.
Ditto’s Link to Mew
The popular theory that Ditto is a failed clone of Mew is supported by the fact that Ditto can only be found in Cinnabar Mansion and Cerulean Cave in Pokémon Yellow—locations associated with Mew’s story. In Gen 2, Ditto can be found on routes near Goldenrod City, which has a direct train route to Kanto. This detail suggests that the Ditto from the mansion and cave may have traveled to Johto via this train.
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