Phase 6
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Phase 6: Marsh Badge Walkthrough
Phase 6 of the Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen walkthrough: Saffron City, Fighting Dojo, Silph Co., and Sabrina.
Saffron City, Fighting Dojo, Silph Co., and Sabrina.
Phase 6
Phase Sections
Phase Data Rollup
| Section | Source maps | Wild rows | Trainers | Items |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron City and Fighting Dojo | 9 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Silph Co. | 12 | 1 | 34 | 30 |
| Saffron Gym | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Power Plant | 1 | 8 | 0 | 7 |
Saffron City and Fighting Dojo
Use Tea to enter Saffron, pick up Mr. Psychic's TM, clear the Fighting Dojo, and choose Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan.
Source maps
Saffron City, Saffron City Copycats House 1F, Saffron City Copycats House 2F, Saffron City Dojo, Saffron City House, Saffron City Mart, Saffron City Mr Psychics House, Saffron City Pokemon Center 1F, and Saffron City Pokemon Trainer Fan Club.
Route plan
The Dojo is optional but gives a strong gift Pokemon and extra levels before Silph.
Route Notes
- The Hitmon gift is one per save file.
Trainers
| Trainer | Area / position | Team | Reward | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HitoshiBlack Belt | Saffron City Dojo | $744 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (11, 10); sight 7. | |
HidekiBlack Belt | Saffron City Dojo | $768 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (1, 10); sight 7. | |
AaronBlack Belt | Saffron City Dojo | $864 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (11, 8); sight 7. | |
MikeBlack Belt | Saffron City Dojo | $744 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (1, 8); sight 7. | |
KoichiBlack Belt | Saffron City Dojo | $888 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (6, 5); sight 2. |
Items And Hidden Items
| Item | Type | Area / direction | Coordinate | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nugget | Hidden item | Saffron City Copycats House 2F: Hidden in Saffron City Copycats House 2F; press A on the tile around (2, 1). | 2, 1 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| TM29 Psychic | Gift/scripted | Saffron City Mr Psychics House: Scripted reward from Event Script Mr Psychic. | - | Scripted reward from Event Script Mr Psychic. |
Silph Co.
Collect the Card Key, navigate warp tiles, beat the Rival and Giovanni, receive Lapras, and collect the Master Ball.
Source maps
Silph Co. 1F, Silph Co. 2F, Silph Co. 3F, Silph Co. 4F, Silph Co. 5F, Silph Co. 6F, Silph Co. 7F, Silph Co. 8F, Silph Co. 9F, Silph Co. 10F, Silph Co. 11F, and Silph Co. Elevator.
Route plan
The clean route is Card Key first, then key item/item sweep, then Rival on 7F, then Giovanni on 11F.
Route Notes
- Warp tiles are easier if you treat each floor as an item sweep after Card Key rather than a blind maze.
Wild Pokemon
| Pokémon | Games | Levels | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift Pokémon | ||||
| | FRLG | 25 | Gift | Receive from Silph Co. 7F. |
Trainers
| Trainer | Area / position | Team | Reward | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 2F | $800 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (29, 12); sight 5. | |
JerryScientist | Silph Co. 2F | $1344 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (28, 18); sight 4. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 2F | $928 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (20, 14); sight 3. | |
ConnorScientist | Silph Co. 2F | $1248 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (5, 19); sight 0. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 3F | $896 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (25, 9); sight 3. | |
JoseScientist | Silph Co. 3F | $1392 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (4, 12); sight 0. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 4F | $896 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (33, 16); sight 1. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 4F | $928 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (10, 19); sight 5. | |
RodneyScientist | Silph Co. 4F | $1584 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (14, 8); sight 2. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 5F | $1056 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (35, 7); sight 2. | |
DaltonJuggler | Silph Co. 5F | $1160 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (23, 13); sight 4. | |
BeauScientist | Silph Co. 5F | $1248 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (11, 6); sight 1. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 5F | $1056 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (9, 21); sight 3. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 6F | $928 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (21, 5); sight 2. | |
TaylorScientist | Silph Co. 6F | $1200 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (9, 11); sight 4. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 6F | $896 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (18, 17); sight 2. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 7F | $928 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (24, 5); sight 4. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 7F | $928 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (24, 15); sight 2. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 7F | $832 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (13, 4); sight 3. | |
JoshuaScientist | Silph Co. 7F | $1392 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (3, 13); sight 1. | |
TerryRival | Silph Co. 7F | $1440 | One-time or scripted battle. Scripted map battle. | |
TerryRival | Silph Co. 7F | $1440 | One-time or scripted battle. Scripted map battle. | |
TerryRival | Silph Co. 7F | $1440 | One-time or scripted battle. Scripted map battle. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 8F | $832 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (28, 5); sight 4. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 8F | $896 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (10, 17); sight 5. | |
ParkerScientist | Silph Co. 8F | $1392 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (9, 4); sight 2. | |
EdScientist | Silph Co. 9F | $1344 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (26, 16); sight 2. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 9F | $896 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (15, 18); sight 3. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 9F | $896 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (1, 6); sight 5. | |
TravisScientist | Silph Co. 10F | $1392 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (2, 7); sight 1. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 10F | $1056 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (0, 13); sight 4. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 11F | $800 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (16, 12); sight 5. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Silph Co. 11F | $1024 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (2, 19); sight 5. | |
GiovanniBoss | Silph Co. 11F | $4100 | One-time or scripted battle. Scripted map battle. |
Items And Hidden Items
| Item | Type | Area / direction | Coordinate | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbos | Visible item ball | Silph Co. 10F: Visible item ball in Silph Co. 10F; check around tile (5, 15). | 5, 15 | HIDE SILPH CO 10F CARBOS |
| HP Up | Hidden item | Silph Co. 10F: Hidden in Silph Co. 10F; press A on the tile around (9, 9). | 9, 9 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| Rare Candy | Visible item ball | Silph Co. 10F: Visible item ball in Silph Co. 10F; check around tile (3, 17). | 3, 17 | HIDE SILPH CO 10F RARE CANDY |
| Ultra Ball | Visible item ball | Silph Co. 10F: Visible item ball in Silph Co. 10F; check around tile (2, 15). | 2, 15 | HIDE SILPH CO 10F ULTRA BALL |
| Master Ball | Gift/scripted | Silph Co. 11F: Scripted reward from Event Script President. | - | Scripted reward from Event Script President. |
| Revive | Hidden item | Silph Co. 11F: Hidden in Silph Co. 11F; press A on the tile around (10, 18). | 10, 18 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| Zinc | Visible item ball | Silph Co. 11F: Visible item ball in Silph Co. 11F; check around tile (16, 18). | 16, 18 | HIDE SILPH CO 11F ZINC |
| Ultra Ball | Hidden item | Silph Co. 2F: Hidden in Silph Co. 2F; press A on the tile around (11, 21). | 11, 21 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| Hyper Potion | Visible item ball | Silph Co. 3F: Visible item ball in Silph Co. 3F; check around tile (8, 10). | 8, 10 | HIDE SILPH CO 3F HYPER POTION |
| Protein | Hidden item | Silph Co. 3F: Hidden in Silph Co. 3F; press A on the tile around (34, 18). | 34, 18 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| Escape Rope | Visible item ball | Silph Co. 4F: Visible item ball in Silph Co. 4F; check around tile (4, 12). | 4, 12 | HIDE SILPH CO 4F ESCAPE ROPE |
| Full Heal | Visible item ball | Silph Co. 4F: Visible item ball in Silph Co. 4F; check around tile (2, 13). | 2, 13 | HIDE SILPH CO 4F FULL HEAL |
| Iron | Hidden item | Silph Co. 4F: Hidden in Silph Co. 4F; press A on the tile around (35, 20). | 35, 20 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| Max Revive | Visible item ball | Silph Co. 4F: Visible item ball in Silph Co. 4F; check around tile (3, 11). | 3, 11 | HIDE SILPH CO 4F MAX REVIVE |
| TM41 Torment | Visible item ball | Silph Co. 4F: Visible item ball in Silph Co. 4F; check around tile (30, 18). | 30, 18 | HIDE SILPH CO 4F TM41 |
| Card Key | Visible item ball | Silph Co. 5F: Visible item ball in Silph Co. 5F; check around tile (22, 21). | 22, 21 | HIDE SILPH CO 5F CARD KEY |
| Elixir | Hidden item | Silph Co. 5F: Hidden in Silph Co. 5F; press A on the tile around (13, 16). | 13, 16 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| PP Up | Hidden item | Silph Co. 5F: Hidden in Silph Co. 5F; press A on the tile around (32, 9). | 32, 9 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| Protein | Visible item ball | Silph Co. 5F: Visible item ball in Silph Co. 5F; check around tile (4, 9). | 4, 9 | HIDE SILPH CO 5F PROTEIN |
| TM01 Focus Punch | Visible item ball | Silph Co. 5F: Visible item ball in Silph Co. 5F; check around tile (1, 18). | 1, 18 | HIDE SILPH CO 5F TM01 |
| Carbos | Hidden item | Silph Co. 6F: Hidden in Silph Co. 6F; press A on the tile around (1, 8). | 1, 8 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| HP Up | Visible item ball | Silph Co. 6F: Visible item ball in Silph Co. 6F; check around tile (2, 14). | 2, 14 | HIDE SILPH CO 6F HP UP |
| X Special | Visible item ball | Silph Co. 6F: Visible item ball in Silph Co. 6F; check around tile (1, 17). | 1, 17 | HIDE SILPH CO 6F X SPECIAL |
| Calcium | Visible item ball | Silph Co. 7F: Visible item ball in Silph Co. 7F; check around tile (0, 12). | 0, 12 | HIDE SILPH CO 7F CALCIUM |
| TM08 Bulk Up | Visible item ball | Silph Co. 7F: Visible item ball in Silph Co. 7F; check around tile (30, 11). | 30, 11 | HIDE SILPH CO 7F TM08 |
| Zinc | Hidden item | Silph Co. 7F: Hidden in Silph Co. 7F; press A on the tile around (22, 11). | 22, 11 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| Iron | Visible item ball | Silph Co. 8F: Visible item ball in Silph Co. 8F; check around tile (24, 8). | 24, 8 | HIDE SILPH CO 8F IRON |
| Nugget | Hidden item | Silph Co. 8F: Hidden in Silph Co. 8F; press A on the tile around (29, 10). | 29, 10 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| Calcium | Hidden item | Silph Co. 9F: Hidden in Silph Co. 9F; press A on the tile around (5, 8). | 5, 8 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| Max Potion | Hidden item | Silph Co. 9F: Hidden in Silph Co. 9F; press A on the tile around (11, 14). | 11, 14 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
Boss Strategy
| Boss / branch | Team | Reward | Danger notes | Practical counters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TerryRival | $1440 | The branch changes with your starter and is the guide's main repeated boss variable. | Plan for Pidgeot, Alakazam, Rhydon, and the final starter evolution, then adjust the last slot around your starter choice. | |
TerryRival | $1440 | The branch changes with your starter and is the guide's main repeated boss variable. | Plan for Pidgeot, Alakazam, Rhydon, and the final starter evolution, then adjust the last slot around your starter choice. | |
TerryRival | $1440 | The branch changes with your starter and is the guide's main repeated boss variable. | Plan for Pidgeot, Alakazam, Rhydon, and the final starter evolution, then adjust the last slot around your starter choice. | |
GiovanniBoss | $4100 | Giovanni mixes Ground, Poison, and Kangaskhan pressure. | Use Water/Grass for the Ground core and avoid feeding Kangaskhan free turns. |
Saffron Gym
Use the warp room pattern to reach Sabrina and win the Marsh Badge.
Source maps
Saffron City Gym.
Route plan
Use the diagonal warp-room logic or fight trainers for experience before Sabrina.
Route Notes
- Sabrina is a high-special offense check. Snorlax and fast physical attackers are valuable.
Trainers
| Trainer | Area / position | Team | Reward | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CameronPsychic | Saffron City Gym | $660 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (24, 18); sight 3. | |
JohanPsychic | Saffron City Gym | $620 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (24, 2); sight 3. | |
PrestonPsychic | Saffron City Gym | $760 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (4, 2); sight 3. | |
AmandaChanneler | Saffron City Gym | $1088 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (14, 2); sight 3. | |
StacyChanneler | Saffron City Gym | $1216 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (4, 10); sight 3. | |
TashaChanneler | Saffron City Gym | $1056 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (4, 18); sight 3. | |
SabrinaLeader | Saffron City Gym | $4300 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (14, 11); sight 0. | |
TyronPsychic | Saffron City Gym | $680 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (24, 10); sight 3. |
Items And Hidden Items
| Item | Type | Area / direction | Coordinate | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 Calm Mind | Gift/scripted | Saffron City Gym: Scripted reward from Event Script Give TM 04. | - | Scripted reward from Event Script Give TM 04. |
Boss Strategy
Power Plant
Surf from Route 10 into the Power Plant, collect Electric items, dodge Voltorb/Electrode traps, and catch Zapdos.
Source maps
Power Plant.
Route plan
Power Plant is optional now but convenient once Surf is available.
Route Notes
- Some item balls are actually Electrode encounters at Lv. 34.
Wild Pokemon
| Pokémon | Games | Levels | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass / cave floor | ||||
| | FRLG | 22 or 25 | 30% | — |
| | FRLG | 22 or 25 | 30% | — |
| | FRLG | 22 or 24 or 26 | 25% | — |
| | FRLG | 31 or 34 | 10% | — |
| | FRLG | 32 or 35 | 5% | — |
| | FRLG | 31 or 34 | 5% | — |
| Static encounter | ||||
| | FRLG | 34 | Static | One-time scripted encounter in Power Plant. |
| | FRLG | 50 | Static | One-time scripted encounter in Power Plant. |
Items And Hidden Items
| Item | Type | Area / direction | Coordinate | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elixir | Visible item ball | Power Plant: Visible item ball in Power Plant; check around tile (26, 22). | 26, 22 | HIDE POWER PLANT ELIXIR |
| Max Elixir | Hidden item | Power Plant: Hidden in Power Plant; press A on the tile around (29, 16). | 29, 16 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| Max Potion | Visible item ball | Power Plant: Visible item ball in Power Plant; check around tile (7, 27). | 7, 27 | HIDE POWER PLANT MAX POTION |
| Thunderstone | Visible item ball | Power Plant: Visible item ball in Power Plant; check around tile (45, 4). | 45, 4 | HIDE POWER PLANT THUNDER STONE |
| Thunderstone | Hidden item | Power Plant: Hidden in Power Plant; press A on the tile around (8, 12). | 8, 12 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| TM17 Protect | Visible item ball | Power Plant: Visible item ball in Power Plant; check around tile (40, 22). | 40, 22 | HIDE POWER PLANT TM17 |
| TM25 Thunder | Visible item ball | Power Plant: Visible item ball in Power Plant; check around tile (46, 37). | 46, 37 | HIDE POWER PLANT TM25 |
Major Bosses
| Boss / branch | Team | Reward | Danger notes | Practical counters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TerryRival | $1440 | The branch changes with your starter and is the guide's main repeated boss variable. | Plan for Pidgeot, Alakazam, Rhydon, and the final starter evolution, then adjust the last slot around your starter choice. | |
TerryRival | $1440 | The branch changes with your starter and is the guide's main repeated boss variable. | Plan for Pidgeot, Alakazam, Rhydon, and the final starter evolution, then adjust the last slot around your starter choice. | |
TerryRival | $1440 | The branch changes with your starter and is the guide's main repeated boss variable. | Plan for Pidgeot, Alakazam, Rhydon, and the final starter evolution, then adjust the last slot around your starter choice. | |
GiovanniBoss | $4100 | Giovanni mixes Ground, Poison, and Kangaskhan pressure. | Use Water/Grass for the Ground core and avoid feeding Kangaskhan free turns. | |
SabrinaLeader | $4300 | Fast Psychic attackers punish underleveled teams. | Use physical Dark/Ghost-adjacent coverage where available, Snorlax, and status control. |








