Blackthorn and the Pokemon League
Cross Ice Path, prove yourself in Dragon's Den, and become Champion.
Clair's Blackthorn Gym
Prepare for Dragonair and Kingdra
Ice Path requires Strength and contains HM07 Waterfall. Clair's three Lv.37 Dragonair use different elemental coverage, while Lv.40 Kingdra is weak only to Dragon in Generation II. After winning, enter Dragon's Den with Surf and Whirlpool; the selected edition below determines how Clair finally awards the Rising Badge.
Gold and Silver: Dragon Fang
Retrieve the item beyond Whirlpool
In Gold and Silver, Surf around Dragon's Den, cross the Whirlpool, and collect the Dragon Fang in the southeast. Clair approaches, awards the Rising Badge, and gives TM24 DragonBreath.
Rising Badge to Indigo Plateau
Victory Road, Elite Four, and Lance
Return to Elm for the Master Ball, then take Routes 27 and 26 to Victory Road. Your rival attacks near the exit. At Indigo Plateau, prepare for Will, Koga, Bruno, Karen, and Champion Lance without a free heal between battles. Lance's team ranges from Lv.44 to Lv.50 and includes three Dragonite.