Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow Ghosts: Where to get the Silph Scope

One of the spookiest places in the entire Pokemon franchise is the Pokemon Tower in Lavender Town, where trainers lay the spirits of their departed Pokemon to rest. It’s an iconic location that adds depth and edge to the Pokemon lore, keeping the series relevant for many years.

However, in Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow, the mystery deepens even further. When you visit the Tower, you encounter a plague of invulnerable ghosts that are immune to your Pokemon’s attacks.

To defeat the ghosts in Lavender Town, you must obtain the Silph Scope, a special device that allows you to identify these spectral beings and dispel their evil presence. Here’s how you can do it!

Where to Find the Silph Scope in Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow

To acquire the Silph Scope and vanquish the ghosts in Lavender Town, you must first visit the Game Corner in Celadon City.

Speak to the Team Rocket Grunt standing in front of the poster on the back wall of the Game Corner. They will challenge you to a battle. Defeat them and then proceed down the staircase revealed on your right.

Descend another level using the stairs at the top of the room, then head towards the spinning arrow panels on the left. Ignore them for now and continue down the stairs behind the grunt.

In the subsequent room, move to the left and ride the panel. Go two squares down, then go two squares back and down when you come to a stop.

At the four squares pointing right, ride the third one. When you stop, follow the path past the grunt to the right. Descend the stairs, then proceed up and to the left. Engage in battle with the grunt and emerge victorious.

After the battle, speak to the grunt again, and they will drop the lift key. Return up the stairs and ascend another level until you reach the other set of spinning panels.

Choose either of the top panels and ride them around to the left. Upon stopping, turn to the right, descend, and ride the second panel downwards. After stopping, walk two squares to the right. Stop, walk two squares to the left, then right and down, before riding the top panel. Move one square to the right and one square down, then enter the door at the end of the path.

Take the elevator down to BF4 and engage in battle with the two grunts guarding the gate. On the other side, you will confront the leader of Team Rocket, Giovanni. Defeat him in battle to obtain the Silph Scope!

Return to Lavender Town and make your way to the Pokemon Tower. Defeat the ghosts, trainers, and your rival as you ascend. Confront the level 30 spirit at the top and save Mr. Fuji, an elder in Lavender Town.

Once Mr. Fuji is rescued, he will take you to his house at the foot of the tower and gift you the PokeFlute. This item will allow you to wake the Snorlax around Kanto.

Approach the Snorlax, open your inventory, and use the PokeFlute. The Snorlax will awaken in a rage, and you will have two chances to capture it. It’s advisable to save before the battle, as Snorlax is a formidable Pokemon in generation 1. Don’t miss this opportunity to add it to your team!