Pokéathlon Dome

Description

The Pokéathlon Dome is a major side-activity location in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, where players enter teams of three Pokémon in athletic competitions rather than traditional battles. After Defeating Whitney, travel North of Goldenrod City, and West of the National Park to find the Dome complex. The facility features five Pokéathlon courses—Speed, Power, Skill, Stamina, and Jump—with a variety of minigames that test each Pokémon’s Pokéathlon stats. Competing successfully earns Athlete Points, which can be exchanged at the Athlete Shop for useful rewards including Apricorns, Rare Candies, evolution stones, and other items. Players can also use Aprijuice to improve Pokéathlon performance, track records, and take on additional challenges, making the Pokéathlon Dome one of the most distinctive optional activities in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Recommended Pokémon for each event, and a the items availible for purchase on each day, can be found below.

Suggested Pokémon for Each Event

Suggested Pokémon for Hurdle Dash

#0042Golbat#0169Crobat#0189Jumpluff#0100Voltorb#0227Skarmory#0142Aerodactyl#0022Fearow#0166Ledian#0123Scyther#0078Rapidash#0145Zapdos#0250Ho Oh

• Speed: Increases movement speed
• Skill: Increases acceleration
• Jump: Increases jump distance

Suggested Pokémon for Pennant Capture

#0166Ledian#0035Clefairy#0065Alakazam#0052Meowth#0135Jolteon#0215Sneasel#0424Ambipom#0169Crobat#0123Scyther

• Speed: Increases movement speed
• Skill: Improves turning

Suggested Pokémon for Relay Run

#0175Togepi#0043Oddish#0048Venonat#0101Electrode#0078Rapidash#0147Dratini#0169Crobat#0189Jumpluff#0145Zapdos

• Speed: Increases movement speed
• Stamina: Run longer without tiring
• Skill: Improves acceleration

Suggested Pokémon for Block Smash

#0157Typhlosion#0208Steelix#0062Poliwrath#0031Nidoqueen#0089Muk#0143Snorlax#0232Donphan#0184Azumarill#0217Ursaring#0130Gyarados#0250Ho Oh

• Power: Increases blocks smashed per tap
• Stamina: Smash more blocks before tiring

Suggested Pokémon for Circle Push

#0130Gyarados#0034Nidoking#0184Azumarill#0068Machamp#0232Donphan#0149Dragonite#0031Nidoqueen#0062Poliwrath#0210Granbull#0208Steelix#0250Ho Oh#0146Moltres

• Power: Pushed around less easily
• Stamina: Increases pushing endurance

Suggested Pokémon for Goal Roll

#0154Meganium#0026Raichu#0210Granbull#0237Hitmontop#0465Tangrowth#0248Tyranitar#0424Ambipom#0184Azumarill#0062Poliwrath#0135Jolteon#0145Zapdos#0250Ho Oh

• Skill: Improves dribbling and shot range
• Power: Stronger kicks
• Stamina: Tires less easily when hit

Suggested Pokémon for Ring Drop

#0195Quagsire#0080Slowbro#0045Vileplume#0202Wobbuffet#0213Shuckle#0217Ursaring#0062Poliwrath#0208Steelix#0250Ho Oh#0146Moltres#0031Nidoqueen

• Stamina: Reduces how easily you are pushed around
• Power: Increases tackling power

Suggested Pokémon for Disc Catch

#0022Fearow#0227Skarmory#0085Dodrio#0130Gyarados#0106Hitmonlee#0149Dragonite#0169Crobat#0166Ledian#0189Jumpluff#0145Zapdos#0250Ho Oh

• Jump: Increases jump height and hang time
• Power: Increases pushing strength
• Speed: Increases movement speed

Suggested Pokémon for Lamp Jump

#0123Scyther#0025Pikachu#0166Ledian#0182Bellossom#0424Ambipom#0186Politoed#0018Pidgeot#0169Crobat#0189Jumpluff#0227Skarmory#0022Fearow#0145Zapdos#0250Ho Oh#0146Moltres

• Jump: Increases jump height and hang time
• Skill: Makes jumping easier
• Stamina: Reduces time spent stunned

Suggested Pokémon for Snow Throw

#0026Raichu#0068Machamp#0154Meganium#0465Tangrowth#0062Poliwrath#0248Tyranitar#0031Nidoqueen#0210Granbull#0045Vileplume#0195Quagsire

• Skill: Increases throwing accuracy
• Stamina: Reduces fatigue
• Power: Increases stamina drain on opponents