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How to Defeat Blackthorn City Gym in the Pokemon Crystal Game

The Blackthorn City Level takes place about three-quarters of the way into the game "Pokemon Crystal," and, being a later stage, is a bit more difficult to master. While the level itself is short, the battle against the gym leader, Claire, can take some practice. With three Dragonaires protecting her, you will need to know the proper combinations of powers to defeat her and advance past the Blackthorn gym.

Instructions

- 1
  Fight the enemy you see immediately after you begin the level. A few well-placed attacks should take him out easily. Move up the stairs once he is defeated. You will come to a room with several boulders.
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  Push the boulders into the nearest holes in the floor. Do this for every available boulder except the one on the far top right. Leave this one empty so that you can jump through to continue to meet the gym leader, Claire.
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  Defeat Claire by primarily using your "Ice Pokemon." She is also susceptible to the "Explosion" attack, but that will drain much experience and can weaken you for the rest of the level. She is protected by several Dragonaires. Use your "Psychic" skill to defeat them and leave Claire unprotected for attack. Once she is defeated, you will move past the Blackthorn City Gym and into the Dragon's Den.

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