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This is a walkthrough guide for getting the 7th Gym Badge in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG). See a step-by-step guide on how to get to Cinnabar Island, beat the 7th Gym and get the Volcano Badge, as well as important items and Pokemon to get here.
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Getting the 7th Badge Walkthrough
| Jump to a Section | |
|---|---|
| Pallet Town | Cinnabar Island |
| Pokemon Mansion | Pokemon Gym |
| Seafoam Islands* | - |
Those with asterisks are optional objectives.
Pallet Town
| 1 |  After defeating the sixth gym leader, Sabrina, in Saffron City, go back to Pallet Town and head southwest to see a body of water. Use Surf to travel south along Route 20. ▶ How to Surf |
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| 2 |  Route 20 is filled with trainers you can challenge, as well as decent Water-type Pokemon you can capture. These Pokemon duels are optional, but will be triggered if you pass by a trainer's line-of-sight. |
| 3 |  Once you make your way down, you will arrive at Cinnabar Island. |
Cinnabar Island
| 1 |  You can rest and save up in the Pokemon Center as well as restock items in the Pokemon Market of Cinnabar Island. Don't forget to visit the Pokemon Lab south of the island to transform your fossils into Pokemon! ▶ How to Transform Fossil Pokemon |
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| 2 |  Make your way to the Pokemon Mansion on the north side of the island, as Cinnabar Island's Gym will remain closed until you explore this house. |
Pokemon Mansion
| 1 |  Upon entering the Mansion, head up the stairway at the end of the hall. There is a trainer you can challenge and a switch in the room past the stairs. Activate the switch and head east to find Escape Rope and an unlocked room with a Protein. ▶ Pokemon Mansion Guide |
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| 2 |  After reaching the 2nd floor, you can find a switch to your left. Activate it, then make your way to the northmost room and climb the set of stairs going up. • In the northeast and southeast rooms, you can find Calcium and Zinc, respectively. • If you head up the immediate stairs from where you entered, it leads to a separate room in the third floor with a trainer and a Max Potion. |
| 3 |  On the third floor, you'll need to interact with the statue with a hidden switch. Before that though, make sure to pick up an Iron in the eastern room. Afterwards, interact with the secret switch on the statue to open the southern part of floor. You will need to fight a Trainer here, but continue due east. Use the Itemfinder to find a Rare Candy on this floor. |
| 4 |
 Go down the stairs south of the Rare Candy location to get an HP Up. Afterwards, return to the floor where you got the Rare Candy then jump off on the area left of the doctor. |
| 5 |  After jumping down the ledge, challenge Scientist Ted. Then, head down the stairs in the same room. Make sure to pick up the Carbos southeast of the stairs before going down. It is quite hard to miss. |
| 6 |  Head to the room to your left and defeat Burglar Lewis. Then, activate the switch in the room to open the gate to the northeastern room. There is a Max Potion in the western-most hallway, past the room with the first switch and Burglar Lewis. |
| 7 |  Next, head to the northeastern room to find a scientist eager to challenge you. Defeat him, then activate the switch in the same room. Lastly, head west and get the Secret Key on the table. • Use the Itemfinder gadget, if you have it already, next to the switch to get an Elixir. • Get TM14 Blizzard in the room to the left of the second switch. • Pick up TM22 Solarbeam south of the room where you found the Secret Key. |
| 8 |  After getting the Secret Key, make sure to deactivate both switches in the order opposite of when you explored the room. Then, make your way upstairs and exit the mansion by making an east-south U-turn. |
Cinnabar Island Gym
| 1 |  After completing the Pokemon Mansion and obtaining the Secret Key, you can unlock the doors to the gym and attempt to challenge Blaine, the Fire-type Gym Leader This gym involves solving pop quizzes correctly to avoid engaging in combat with the extra trainers. Make sure to visit the nearby Pokemon Center to restore your Pokemon to full health! |
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| 2 |  In the first room, answer YES to the question: "Caterpie evolves into Metapod?" to avoid a fight. If you do fight Burglar Quinn, he'll use a lvl. 36 Growlithe and Vulpix. |
| 3 |  Make your way northwest to find the next question and answer NO when asked if "There are nine certified Pokemon League Badges?". The trainer, Super Nerd Avery, here has a lvl. 34 Ponyta, Charmander, Vulpix, and Growlithe. There is an additional trainer, Super Nerd Erik, you can choose to challenge, featuring lvl. 36 Vulpix twice, and a Ninetales. |
| 4 |  Head to the room south and answer NO to the question, "Poliwag evolves three times?", to avoid fighting Burglar Ramon who has a lvl. 41 Ponyta. |
| 5 |  Head further south and answer NO to "Are electric moves effective against Ground-type Pokemon?". Failing to answer correctly will pit you against Super Nerd Derek with one lvl. 41 Rapidash. |
| 6 |  Move west and answer YES to the question: "Pokemon of the same kind and level are not identical?". If you get it wrong, you will challenge Burglar Dusty with his lvl. 37 Vulpix and Growlithe. |
| 7 |  Next, go north and answer the last quiz by saying NO to the question, "TM28 contains Tombstony?". Giving the wrong answer makes you fight Super Nerd Zac, who has a lvl. 37 Growlithe and Vulpix. |
| 8 |  After answering all quizzes, you can finally fight Blaine who has four Pokemon in his roster. Defeat his lvl. 42 Growlithe, lvl. 40 Ponyta, lvl. 42 Rapidash, and lvl. 47 Arcanine by using Water-type moves on them! Once you defeat him, you will receive the Volcanobadge and TM38 Fire Blast! ▶ Blaine and Cinnabar Gym Guide |
(Optional) Seafoam Islands
| 1 |  From Fuschia City, make your way south and use Surf. Then, head further south, then west upon reaching Route 20. You will reach the Seafoam Islands and gain access to the left entrance. Make sure to bring alot of Repels in this section if you want to avoid encounters. ▶ Seafoam Islands Guide |
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| 2 |  From the entrance, head north and climb down the ladder on the elevated platform. Make sure to pick up the Ice Heal near the ladder. |
| 3 |  Remember that you have two objectives here, first is to find the main puzzle that will allow you to reach Articuno, the second is to open up the gateway through the Cinnabar Island entrance of this area. Start by following two of the boulders on the opposite end of the cave. The goal is to follow the Boulders through the hole so it can open an entrance to the Cinnabar side of Seafoam Island. |
| 4 |  Along the way, there will be ladders heading downwards to reach a Boulder puzzle that opens the way to Articuno. One Revive can be found on the platform east of the ladder you descended to. If you pushed the boulder in the floor above, you can push it into another hole in the northern area. Upon reaching the lower floor, head south and use another ladder going down. Extras: There is a Big Pearl you can get by heading southeast and a Water Stone near another ladder section. |
| 5 | Next, head south and push two boulders using Strength into the holes. Then, go north of the cave and make your way down the last ladder. |
| 6 |  In the lowest floor, use Surf and head up to find Articuno isolated on a platform. Make sure to avoid killing it and stock up on Ultra Balls to capture it. If you defeat it here, you can't encounter it again! Extras: There is an Ultra Ball in the cave you can get by walking south. If you head northeast, there are a couple of ladders you can climb upwards to find the boulder you previously pushed into the holes. |
| 7 |  If you pushed the two extra boulders in the series of holes, you can unlock the Seafoam Islands' right entrance, which is the one accessible from Cinnabar Island. |
Located to the right of Cinnabar Island stands the Seafoam Islands, an optional area that features a boulder puzzle. If you complete the puzzle, you get to fight Articuno and even capture it as your own Pokemon!
You can only access Seafoam Islands initially from Route 19, south of Fuschia City and by traveling the rightmost water lane of Route 20. Finishing the entire puzzle allows you to access Seafoam's entrance from Cinnabar's side.
7th Gym (Cinnabar Island) Trainers and Teams
| Jump to a Trainer | ||
|---|---|---|
| Burglar Quinn | Super Nerd Erik | Super Nerd Avery |
| Burglar Ramon | Super Nerd Derek | Burglar Dusty |
| Super Nerd Zac | Gym Leader Blaine | - |
Burglar Quinn
| Pokemon | Type | Abilities | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
 Growlithe
(Lvl. 36) |
|
・Intimidate
・Flash Fire |
・Leer
|
 Vulpix
(Lvl. 36) |
|
・Flash Fire
|
|
 Ninetales
(Lvl. 36) |
|
・Flash Fire
|
Super Nerd Erik
| Pokemon | Type | Abilities | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vulpix
(Lvl. 36) |
|
・Flash Fire
|
|
|
Vulpix
(Lvl. 36) |
|
・Flash Fire
|
|
|
Ninetales
(Lvl. 36) |
|
・Flash Fire
|
Super Nerd Avery
| Pokemon | Type | Abilities | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ponyta
(Lvl. 34) |
|
・Run Away
・Flash Fire |
|
 Charmander
(Lvl. 34) |
|
・Blaze
|
|
|
Vulpix
(Lvl. 34) |
|
・Flash Fire
|
|
|
Growlithe
(Lvl. 34) |
|
・Intimidate
・Flash Fire |
・Leer
|
Burglar Ramon
| Pokemon | Type | Abilities | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ponyta
(Lvl. 41) |
|
・Run Away
・Flash Fire |
Super Nerd Derek
| Pokemon | Type | Abilities | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
 Rapidash
(Lvl. 41) |
|
・Run Away
・Flash Fire |
Burglar Dusty
| Pokemon | Type | Abilities | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vulpix
(Lvl. 37) |
|
・Flash Fire
|
|
|
Growlithe
(Lvl. 37) |
|
・Intimidate
・Flash Fire |
Super Nerd Zac
| Pokemon | Type | Abilities | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vulpix
(Lvl. 37) |
|
・Flash Fire
|
|
|
Growlithe
(Lvl. 37) |
|
・Intimidate
・Flash Fire |
Gym Leader Blaine
| Pokemon | Type | Abilities | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Growlithe
(Lvl. 42) |
|
・Intimidate
・Flash Fire |
・Bite
・Roar
|
|
Ponyta
(Lvl. 40) |
|
・Run Away
・Flash Fire |
|
|
Rapidash
(Lvl. 42) |
|
・Run Away
・Flash Fire |
|
 Arcanine
(Lvl. 47) |
|
・Intimidate
・Flash Fire |
・Bite
・Roar
|
Pokemon to Get Before the 7th Gym
Notable Pokemon to Catch
| Pokemon | Location |
|---|---|
 Articuno
|
・After defeating Sabrina, the 6th Gym Leader, head to south-west to arrive in the optional area of Seafoam Islands. Defeat or tame the Legendary Pokemon Articuno here! ・Being a Legendary, Articuno can most certainly curbstomp most battles they will be in. |
 Gyarados
|
・With a Super Rod, you will be able to catch Gyarados in the waters of Route 20. ・Gyarados has one of the best Base Stats for Pokemon you can get in-game, with a base stat of 540. |
|
Growlithe
FireRed Only |
・You can find this Pokemon in the Pokemon Mansion floors 1-3. ・Evolves into Arcanine when evolved with a Fire Stone. |
|
Vulpix
LeafGreen Only |
・You can find this Pokemon in the Pokemon Mansion floors 1-3. ・Evolves into Ninetales when evolved with a Fire Stone. |
Items to Get Before the 7th Gym
Useful Items to Get
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| Rare Candy | Found inside the Pokemon Mansion. |
| Elixir | Use an Item Finder next to the switch near the Secret Key. |
| Blizzard (TM14) |
Go in the room to the left of the second switch on the same floor as the Secret Key. |
| Solarbeam (TM22) |
Go south of the room where you found the Secret Key. |
| Fire Blast (TM38) |
Defeat the Cinnabar Island Gym Leader, Blaine. |
| Water Stone | Found while exploring Seafoam Island. |
| Moon Stone | Use your Item Finder inside Pokemon Mansion's 1st floor to locate this item. |
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG) Related Guides
Walkthrough Guides by Type
| Gym Leader Guides | Elite Four Guide |
| Giovanni Fights and Teams | Rival Fights and Teams |
Main Story Walkthrough
| 1 | Boulder Badge | 2 | Cascade Badge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Thunder Badge | 4 | Rainbow Badge |
| 5 | Soul Badge | 6 | Marsh Badge |
| 7 | Volcano Badge | 8 | Earth Badge |
| 9 | Victory Road | 10 | Pokemon League |
| 11 | Post-Game | 12 | - |
All Gym Leader Guides
| 1 | Brock | 2 | Misty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lt. Surge | 4 | Erika |
| 5 | Koga | 6 | Sabrina |
| 7 | Blaine | 8 | Giovanni |
Elite Four and Champion Guides
| 1 | Lorelei | 2 | Bruno |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Agatha | 4 | Lance |
| * | Champion | * | - |
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