What Do You Do After Beating Misty in Pokémon Blue?
Beating Misty at the Cerulean City Gym is a significant milestone in your Pokémon Blue journey. With the Cascade Badge in hand, you’ve earned the right to continue your adventure and take on the next Gym Leader. But before you do, there are a few things you should do to prepare yourself for the challenges ahead.
Fix the Power Plant
After defeating Misty, you’ll receive a cutscene that reveals the power plant on Route 10 is malfunctioning. To fix it, you’ll need to go through Diglett Cave to Pewter City, then head south to Pallet Town, and finally surf to Cinnabar Island. Once you arrive, you’ll find the power plant, and after interacting with the officer, the plant will be fixed.
Complete Your Quest on Route 24 and 25
After fixing the power plant, head back to Cerulean City and continue north onto Route 24 and 25. You’ll need to complete a short quest up there, which involves dealing with a pesky Squirtle that’s causing trouble. Once you’ve finished your quest, return to Cerulean City and encounter the Officer again, who will run off after the Squirtle.
Get Cut and Surf to Seafoam Islands
Before you head to the next Gym, you’ll need to get Cut and Surf. Cut is a HM move that allows you to cut down trees, while Surf is a HM move that lets you cross water. To get these moves, you’ll need to go back to the Pokémon Center and heal your Pokémon, then head to the Pokémon Day Care and interact with the Day Care Couple. They’ll give you Cut, and you can then teach it to one of your Pokémon. To get Surf, you’ll need to go to the Pokémon Center, heal your Pokémon, then head to the entrance of the Pokémon Mansion and interact with the person there. They’ll give you Surf, and you can then teach it to one of your Pokémon.
Head to Seafoam Islands
With Cut and Surf in hand, you’re ready to head to Seafoam Islands. To get there, surf to the entrance of the islands, which is located northwest of Cinnabar Island. Once you arrive, you’ll find a cave with a Trainer School, where you can heal your Pokémon and receive some useful items.
Beat Blaine and Talk to Blue
After completing your quest on Seafoam Islands, head back to Cinnabar Island and talk to Blaine, the Gym Leader. Defeat him in battle to earn your fifth Gym Badge, the Volcano Badge. After defeating Blaine, head to the Pokémon Center and heal your Pokémon, then go back to Viridian City and talk to Professor Oak. He’ll give you a Pokédex upgrade and some advice on your journey.
What’s Next?
With the Volcano Badge in hand, you’re now ready to take on the next Gym Leader. Your next destination is the Vermilion City Gym, where you’ll face off against Lt. Surge. Before you head there, make sure to heal your Pokémon at the Pokémon Center and prepare for the battle ahead.
Conclusion
Beating Misty at the Cerulean City Gym is just the beginning of your Pokémon Blue journey. With the Cascade Badge in hand, you’ve earned the right to continue your adventure and take on the next Gym Leader. By following the steps outlined in this article, you’ll be well-prepared for the challenges ahead and ready to take on the next Gym Leader. Good luck, and happy Pokémon training!