is widely considered the superior choice. It is the only starter that evolves before the Falkner level cap, and it is vital for the Bugsy "run-killer" fight. The Spiritomb Secret: After defeating Bugsy, gives you an Odd Keystone at the gate between Ilex Forest and Goldenrod City . Take this back to the Slowpoke Well entrance to encounter
Catch a Pokémon with the Frisk ability (like Sentret or Stantler) and teach it Thief. Wild Pokémon in Sacred Gold hold valuable items at a much higher rate than the base games. You can farm Leftovers, Life Orbs, and choice items early if you know which wild encounters carry them.
: You can trade a (caught on the route before Azalea) for a . It is an excellent defensive pivot for Bugsy’s Scyther.
