Pokemon Gold and Silver - Professor Oak's Rating System

Periodically, log on to Professor Oak's PC to evaluate your Pokedex progress. He'll tell you how many Pokemon you've seen and caught, and an encouraging message. Following are the possible messages.

Number of Pokemon Caught (at least [this much] Pokemon): Oak's Rating

• 0: Look for POKéMON in grassy areas!
• 10: Good. I see you understand how to use POKé BALLS.
• 20: You're getting good at this. But you have a long way to go.
• 35: You need to fill up the POKéDEX. Catch different kinds of POKéMON!
• 50: You're trying--I can see that. Your POKéDEX is coming together.
• 65: To evolve, some POKéMON grow, others use the effects of STONES.
• 80: Have you gotten a fishing ROD? You can catch POKéMON by fishing.
• 95: Excellent! You seem to like collecting things!
• 110: Some POKéMON only appear during certain times of the day.
• 130: Your POKéDEX is filling up. Keep up the good work!
• 140: I'm impressed. You're evolving POKéMON, not just catching them.
• 150: Have you met KURT? His custom BALLS should help.
• 170: Wow. You've found more POKéMON than the last POKéDEX research project.
• 185: Are you trading your POKéMON? It's tough to do this alone!
• 200: Wow! You've hit 200! Your POKéDEX is looking great!
• 210: You've found so many POKéMON! You've really helped my studies!
• 230: Magnificent! You could become a POKéMON professor right now!
• 240: Your POKéDEX is amazing! You're ready to turn professional!
• 250: Whoa! A perfect POKéDEX! I've dreamt about this! Congratulations!