as shown when like when facing Lance's Dragonair, and when fighting at the Pokéathlon. When he first met Crystal he did not get along with her. Along with his rival, Silver and Crystal, Gold fights with the other Pokédex holders against the Mask of Ice, managing to cure Pryce (the true identity of the Mask of Ice) of his sadness with the help of Celebi. He even sacrifices himself without hesitating to stop Pryce, then being saved by Celebi. After Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Silver are petrified into stone by the after-effects of the energy blast caused by Deoxys, Gold and Crystal appear in the Battle Frontier saga in hopes of reviving their old companions, the statues trapped at the end of the top room of the Battle Tower. After Gold's friends are released from stone, he, alongside Emerald and all previous Pokédex holders fight Guile Hideout, and after defeating him, host a Pokémon Battle tournament. In the HeartGold and SoulSilver arc, Gold returns as a main character, and takes part in the Pokéathlon. Ultimately he bears the responsibility of calming Arceus down. He was voted as the second most popular character in the series in Japan 2011. Silver is a boy who was kidnapped by the Mask of Ice as a child, and grew up alongside Green. Silver is very fond of Green and the two share a bond close to that of siblings. After the two children escaped, Green traveled to Kanto and Silver remained in Johto where he stole Elm's Totodile under Lance's orders. In the end of the saga, he reunites with Green and helps in defeating the Mask of Ice and disbanding his organization, Neo Team Rocket. Silver makes his reappearance in the FireRed and LeafGreen arc as he is searching for clues to find his family. After seeking the help of Yellow in Virdian City, Sird of Team Rocket reveals Silver that he is Giovanni's son. Silver refuses to believe this, until Giovanni risks his life to save him. This caused Silver to accept Giovanni as his father, and decides to help him find redemption. In the end of the saga, he is turned to stone by Team Rocket. He is released in the Emerald Arc. In the HeartGold and SoulSilver arc, Silver returns as a main character. He was voted as the seventh most popular character in the series in Japan 2011.