Okay, so I’ve been grinding away on Pokemon GO lately, and let me tell you, I finally got that shiny Gold Hoenn Medal. Feels good, man. It wasn’t a walk in the park, though. I wanted to share how I got there, ’cause it took some serious doing.
First off, I started by catching every Pokemon I saw. Pidgeys, Rattatas, whatever. I figured I’d need those candies later for evolving, plus it was just good practice. Every little bit helps, right? Then, I really focused on finding those Hoenn region Pokemon. They’re the key to this whole medal thing.

I started hitting up different spots around town. Parks, shopping centers, even that weird abandoned lot down the street. You never know where a rare Pokemon might be hiding! I noticed that certain areas had more of the Hoenn Pokemon than others. That’s when I really started to grind. I walked, and walked, and walked some more. My shoes are practically worn out now, but it was worth it.
I also started using those incense things and lure modules like they were going out of style. Every little boost helps, you know? I even joined a few local Pokemon GO groups online. Those guys were a huge help. We’d share tips, coordinate raids, and even trade Pokemon. Teamwork makes the dream work, as they say.
- Catch everything in sight.
- Explore different locations.
- Use incense and lures.
- Join a community.
- Participate in raids.
- Trade with other players.
I’d check my Pokedex religiously, seeing which Hoenn Pokemon I still needed. It became a bit of an obsession, not gonna lie. But hey, that’s what it takes to be the very best, like no one ever was, right?
Finally, after weeks of hustling, I caught that 90th Hoenn Pokemon. That little notification popped up, and I swear I almost jumped for joy. Gold Hoenn Medal, baby! It was a grind, but it felt so good to finally achieve it. Now, onto the next challenge!
It wasn’t easy, but it was definitely an adventure. If you’re going for the Gold Hoenn Medal, just keep at it. You’ll get there eventually!