Where To Get The Dubious Disc in Pokémon HG/SS

Standing with Porygon Z in Pokémon HeartGold

There is only a single Dubious Disc to be found in HeartGold/SoulSilver, and it’s hidden behind a small Rock Climb puzzle that crosses between Mt. Mortar and Route 42.

That means you’ll need to have earned all 16 Gym Badges before you can access this item.

The Dubious Disc is the only way you can get a Porygon-Z to fill your Pokédex. Porygon2 evolves into Porygon-Z when you trade it with another player while it’s holding a Dubious Disc.

Dubious Disc Location (Step-by-Step)

To reach the Dubious Disc, start by flying to Mahogany Town. Then leave via the west exit onto Route 42.

Remember to bring a Pokémon with Rock Climb along with you.

 
The west exit of Mahogany Town leading onto Route 42 / Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
The west exit of Mahogany Town leading onto Route 42
 

Once you’re on Route 42, walk a few paces to the west until you reach the first entrance to Mt. Mortar. Head inside.

 
The correct entrance to Mt. Mortar on Route 42 / Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
The correct entrance to Mt. Mortar on Route 42
 

Now that you’re inside the cave, you should see a Rock Climb location almost immediately to your right. Use your Pokémon to climb up it.

 
The Rock Climb location almost immediately inside the entrance of Mt. Mortar / Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
The Rock Climb location almost immediately inside the entrance of Mt. Mortar
 

Once you’re at the top, head south and walk down a small flight of steps.

 
The flight of steps just south of the Rock Climb spot in Mt. Mortar / Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
The flight of steps just south of the Rock Climb spot in Mt. Mortar
 

Now, simply follow the path around to the left until you come to an exit out of the cave.

 
The correct exit out of Mt. Mortar / Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
The correct exit out of Mt. Mortar
 

Immediately back outside on Route 42, you’ll see another Rock Climb location to your right. Slide on down.

 
The next Rock Climb location on Route 42 / Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
The next Rock Climb location on Route 42
 

At the bottom, you’ll see a Pokéball lying on the ground. This contains your Dubious Disc.

 
The location of the Dubious Disc on Route 42 / Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
The location of the Dubious Disc on Route 42
 

All that remains after that is to give it to your Porygon2 to hold, find a friend to trade with (or trade between emulators), and enjoy your high-powered digital duck!

Louie Neale

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