Elms Lab
Professor Elm's Lab Guide
Professor Elm's Lab is where Johto really begins. Three Poké Balls wait on the table, the healing machine hums nearby, and Elm keeps finding new reasons to call you back.
Pick your first partner
Elm's Lab is small, bright, and packed with promise. The door opens at the south end, bookshelves line the walls, and the starter Poké Balls sit together near Elm's desk. Choose Cyndaquil, Totodile, or Chikorita. Each starter is level 5 and holds a Berry.
- Want to compare first? Open Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile.
- Elm adds his phone number after you pick a starter.
- Use the lab's healing machine after you have a Pokémon.
Take the aide's gifts
Elm's aide helps you at the door, so do not rush past him. He gives you a Potion before your first trip to Route 29. Later, after you bring the Mystery Egg back to Elm, the aide gives you 5 Poké Balls so you can start catching Pokémon.
- Take the Potion before you leave for Mr. Pokémon's house.
- Come back after the early errand, talk through the lab event, then leave again for the Poké Balls.
Come back with discoveries
Elm's Lab stays useful after the first morning. Elm studies the Egg, calls when new things happen, and rewards you when your adventure grows.
- After you reach Violet City, Elm's aide waits in the Pokémon Center with the Egg.
- Show Elm Togepi or Togetic to get an Everstone.
- After the Rising Badge, Elm gives you the Master Ball.
- After the Elite Four, Elm gives you the S.S. Ticket for the ship from Olivine City.
Check the little details
This lab is busy even when the big rewards are done. Read the travel-tip cards, check the shelves, and peek at the window after the theft call. The police officer also visits the lab and asks about the red-haired kid.
- The healing machine, travel tips, bookshelves, trash can, and window all have source text.
- The officer scene happens here after the stolen Pokémon report.
- When Elm has nothing new to give, he still tells you he will call if anything comes up.
Useful people
Prof. Elm, Elm’s aide, and the officer all matter at different moments.
Best first move
Pick a starter, take Elm’s number, grab the Potion, then head west to Route 29.
Why return
Egg research, Everstone, Master Ball, and S.S. Ticket rewards all come back to this lab.
Travel Routes
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Route
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Destination
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Landing
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| Exit | New Bark Town | — |
Location Rules
Things To Know Before You Explore
Use these as quick checks before you talk to people, claim gifts, or try a blocked path.
Come back after getting Ss Ticket from Elm
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after beating Elite Four
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after getting Master Ball from Elm
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after finishing risingbadge
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after getting Everstone from Elm
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after finishing showed togepi to elm
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after finishing told elm about togepi over the phone
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after getting Togepi Egg from Elms Aide
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after finishing togepi hatched
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after getting Togepi Egg from Elms Aide
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after finishing zephyrbadge
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after giving Mystery Egg to Elm
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after getting Mystery Egg from Mr Pokémon
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after choosing a Pokémon from Elm
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after choosing a Pokémon from Elm
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Facing direction matters
You may need to stand in the right spot and face the right way.
Reposition and face the target before pressing A.
Come back after choosing a Pokémon from Elm
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after choosing a Pokémon from Elm
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after choosing a Pokémon from Elm
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Bring Mystery Egg
You need Mystery Egg before this can happen.
Keep Mystery Egg in your Bag before you try this.
Mystery Egg may be used up
This event uses up Mystery Egg.
Make sure you are ready to part with Mystery Egg.
Facing direction matters
You may need to stand in the right spot and face the right way.
Reposition and face the target before pressing A.
Facing direction matters
You may need to stand in the right spot and face the right way.
Reposition and face the target before pressing A.
Come back after getting Togepi Egg from Elms Aide
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after giving Mystery Egg to Elm
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after getting Mystery Egg from Mr Pokémon
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Visit Violet first
Violet only becomes a Fly stop after you have been there once.
Reach Violet first so Fly can treat it as a destination.
Come back after finishing elm called about stolen pokémon
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Wild Encounters
Items And Rewards
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Item
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Source
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Cost
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| Everstone |
Reward
Reward from Elm after showing Togepi or Togetic. |
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| Master Ball |
Reward
Reward from Elm after earning the Rising Badge. |
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| S.S. Ticket |
Reward
Gift from Elm after the Elite Four. |
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| Poké Ball |
Gift
Quantity 5 Gift from Elm's aide after you return the Mystery Egg. |
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| Potion |
Gift
Gift from Elm's aide before the first errand. |
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