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Pokemon Red and Blue Phase 5: Soul Badge Walkthrough

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Phase 5 of the Pokemon Red and Blue walkthrough covering Pokemon Tower, Snorlax, Routes 12-15, Safari Zone, and Koga.

By Damodar Sharma Updated June 19, 2026 Walkthrough

Pokemon Tower, Snorlax, Routes 12-15, Safari Zone, and Koga.

Phase 5

Target32-43 RewardSoul Badge, Poke Flute, Surf, Strength, Good Rod, Super Rod Sections2
Charizard Red and Blue sprite Blastoise Red and Blue sprite

Phase Sections

01
Pokemon Tower and Routes 12-15
02
Safari Zone and Fuchsia Gym

Phase Data Rollup

Section Source maps Wild rows Trainers Items
Pokemon Tower and Routes 12-1515595318
Safari Zone and Fuchsia Gym1081718
Version

Pokemon Tower and Routes 12-15

Use the Silph Scope to save Mr. Fuji, get the Poke Flute, wake Snorlax, and ride the south/east route chain to Fuchsia.

Source maps

Pokemon Tower 1F, Pokemon Tower 2F, Pokemon Tower 3F, Pokemon Tower 4F, Pokemon Tower 5F, Pokemon Tower 6F, Pokemon Tower 7F, and Mr. Fuji's House, and 7 more map files.

Wild rows59 Trainers53 Items18

Route plan

Pokemon Tower is the Ghost/Channeler gauntlet. Routes 12-15 are trainer-heavy and reward careful item sweeps.

Pokemon Tower 3F

Pokemon Tower 3F wild Pokémon by method, games, levels, encounter rate, and requirements
PokémonGamesLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly RB18-2489%—
Cubone Red and Blue sprite Cubone RB20-229.4%—
Haunter Red and Blue sprite Haunter RB251.2%—

Pokemon Tower 4F

Pokemon Tower 4F wild Pokémon by method, games, levels, encounter rate, and requirements
PokémonGamesLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly RB18-2486%—
Cubone Red and Blue sprite Cubone RB20-229.4%—
Haunter Red and Blue sprite Haunter RB255.1%—

Pokemon Tower 5F

Pokemon Tower 5F wild Pokémon by method, games, levels, encounter rate, and requirements
PokémonGamesLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly RB18-2486%—
Cubone Red and Blue sprite Cubone RB20-229.4%—
Haunter Red and Blue sprite Haunter RB255.1%—

Pokemon Tower 6F

Pokemon Tower 6F wild Pokémon by method, games, levels, encounter rate, and requirements
PokémonGamesLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly RB19-2484%—
Cubone Red and Blue sprite Cubone RB22-249.4%—
Haunter Red and Blue sprite Haunter RB26-286.3%—

Pokemon Tower 7F

Pokemon Tower 7F wild Pokémon by method, games, levels, encounter rate, and requirements
PokémonGamesLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly RB20-2475%—
Haunter Red and Blue sprite Haunter RB28-3015%—
Cubone Red and Blue sprite Cubone RB22-2410%—

Route 12

Route 12 wild Pokémon by method, games, levels, encounter rate, and requirements
PokémonGamesLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Pidgey Red and Blue sprite Pidgey RB23-2740%—
Oddish Red and Blue sprite Oddish RB22-2635%—
Bellsprout Red and Blue sprite Bellsprout RB22-2635%—
Venonat Red and Blue sprite Venonat RB24-2620%—
Gloom Red and Blue sprite Gloom RB28-305.5%—
Weepinbell Red and Blue sprite Weepinbell RB28-305.5%—
Fishing — Old Rod
Magikarp Red and Blue sprite Magikarp RB5100%Any fishable water tile.
Fishing — Good Rod
Goldeen Red and Blue sprite Goldeen RB1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Poliwag Red and Blue sprite Poliwag RB1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Fishing — Super Rod
Tentacool Red and Blue sprite Tentacool RB525%Super Rod group 7.
Krabby Red and Blue sprite Krabby RB1525%Super Rod group 7.
Goldeen Red and Blue sprite Goldeen RB1525%Super Rod group 7.
Magikarp Red and Blue sprite Magikarp RB1525%Super Rod group 7.
Static
Snorlax Red and Blue sprite Snorlax RB30StaticUse the Poke Flute after saving Mr. Fuji.

Route 13

Route 13 wild Pokémon by method, games, levels, encounter rate, and requirements
PokémonGamesLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Pidgey Red and Blue sprite Pidgey RB25-2735%—
Oddish Red and Blue sprite Oddish RB22-2635%—
Bellsprout Red and Blue sprite Bellsprout RB22-2635%—
Venonat Red and Blue sprite Venonat RB24-2620%—
Gloom Red and Blue sprite Gloom RB28-305.5%—
Weepinbell Red and Blue sprite Weepinbell RB28-305.5%—
Ditto Red and Blue sprite Ditto RB255.1%—
Fishing — Old Rod
Magikarp Red and Blue sprite Magikarp RB5100%Any fishable water tile.
Fishing — Good Rod
Goldeen Red and Blue sprite Goldeen RB1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Poliwag Red and Blue sprite Poliwag RB1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Fishing — Super Rod
Tentacool Red and Blue sprite Tentacool RB525%Super Rod group 7.
Krabby Red and Blue sprite Krabby RB1525%Super Rod group 7.
Goldeen Red and Blue sprite Goldeen RB1525%Super Rod group 7.
Magikarp Red and Blue sprite Magikarp RB1525%Super Rod group 7.

Route 14

Route 14 wild Pokémon by method, games, levels, encounter rate, and requirements
PokémonGamesLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Oddish Red and Blue sprite Oddish RB22-2635%—
Bellsprout Red and Blue sprite Bellsprout RB22-2635%—
Pidgey Red and Blue sprite Pidgey RB2620%—
Venonat Red and Blue sprite Venonat RB24-2620%—
Ditto Red and Blue sprite Ditto RB2315%—
Pidgeotto Red and Blue sprite Pidgeotto RB28-305.5%—
Gloom Red and Blue sprite Gloom RB305.1%—
Weepinbell Red and Blue sprite Weepinbell RB305.1%—

Route 15

Route 15 wild Pokémon by method, games, levels, encounter rate, and requirements
PokémonGamesLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Oddish Red and Blue sprite Oddish RB22-2635%—
Bellsprout Red and Blue sprite Bellsprout RB22-2635%—
Ditto Red and Blue sprite Ditto RB2620%—
Venonat Red and Blue sprite Venonat RB26-2820%—
Pidgey Red and Blue sprite Pidgey RB2315%—
Pidgeotto Red and Blue sprite Pidgeotto RB28-305.5%—
Gloom Red and Blue sprite Gloom RB305.1%—
Weepinbell Red and Blue sprite Weepinbell RB305.1%—

Trainers

Route order Trainer Team Reward Optional / rematch note
1. Pokemon Tower 3F (12, 3)Channeler trainer spriteChannelerParty #5
Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly Lv. 23
$690One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
2. Pokemon Tower 3F (9, 8)Channeler trainer spriteChannelerParty #6
Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly Lv. 24
$720One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
3. Pokemon Tower 3F (10, 13)Channeler trainer spriteChannelerParty #8
Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly Lv. 22
$660One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
4. Pokemon Tower 4F (5, 10)Channeler trainer spriteChannelerParty #9
Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly Lv. 24
$720One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
5. Pokemon Tower 4F (15, 7)Channeler trainer spriteChannelerParty #10
Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly Lv. 23 Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly Lv. 23
$690One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
6. Pokemon Tower 4F (14, 12)Channeler trainer spriteChannelerParty #12
Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly Lv. 22
$660One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
7. Pokemon Tower 5F (17, 7)Channeler trainer spriteChannelerParty #14
Haunter Red and Blue sprite Haunter Lv. 23
$690One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
8. Pokemon Tower 5F (14, 3)Channeler trainer spriteChannelerParty #16
Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly Lv. 22
$660One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
9. Pokemon Tower 5F (6, 10)Channeler trainer spriteChannelerParty #17
Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly Lv. 24
$720One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
10. Pokemon Tower 5F (9, 16)Channeler trainer spriteChannelerParty #18
Haunter Red and Blue sprite Haunter Lv. 22
$660One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
11. Pokemon Tower 6F (12, 10)Channeler trainer spriteChannelerParty #19
Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly Lv. 22 Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly Lv. 22 Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly Lv. 22
$660One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
12. Pokemon Tower 6F (9, 5)Channeler trainer spriteChannelerParty #20
Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly Lv. 24
$720One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
13. Pokemon Tower 6F (16, 5)Channeler trainer spriteChannelerParty #21
Gastly Red and Blue sprite Gastly Lv. 24
$720One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
14. Pokemon Tower 7F (9, 11)Rocket trainer spriteRocketParty #19
Zubat Red and Blue sprite Zubat Lv. 25 Zubat Red and Blue sprite Zubat Lv. 25 Golbat Red and Blue sprite Golbat Lv. 25
$750One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
15. Pokemon Tower 7F (12, 9)Rocket trainer spriteRocketParty #20
Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 26 Drowzee Red and Blue sprite Drowzee Lv. 26
$780One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
16. Pokemon Tower 7F (9, 7)Rocket trainer spriteRocketParty #21
Zubat Red and Blue sprite Zubat Lv. 23 Rattata Red and Blue sprite Rattata Lv. 23 Raticate Red and Blue sprite Raticate Lv. 23 Zubat Red and Blue sprite Zubat Lv. 23
$690One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
17. Route 12 (14, 31)Fisherman trainer spriteFishermanParty #3
Goldeen Red and Blue sprite Goldeen Lv. 22 Poliwag Red and Blue sprite Poliwag Lv. 22 Goldeen Red and Blue sprite Goldeen Lv. 22
$770One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
18. Route 12 (5, 39)Fisherman trainer spriteFishermanParty #4
Tentacool Red and Blue sprite Tentacool Lv. 24 Goldeen Red and Blue sprite Goldeen Lv. 24
$840One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
19. Route 12 (11, 92)Jr. Trainer M trainer spriteJr. Trainer MParty #9
Nidoran M Red and Blue sprite Nidoran M Lv. 29 Nidorino Red and Blue sprite Nidorino Lv. 29
$580One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
20. Route 12 (14, 76)Rocker trainer spriteRockerParty #2
Voltorb Red and Blue sprite Voltorb Lv. 29 Electrode Red and Blue sprite Electrode Lv. 29
$725One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
21. Route 12 (12, 40)Fisherman trainer spriteFishermanParty #5
Goldeen Red and Blue sprite Goldeen Lv. 27
$945One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
22. Route 12 (9, 52)Fisherman trainer spriteFishermanParty #6
Poliwag Red and Blue sprite Poliwag Lv. 21 Shellder Red and Blue sprite Shellder Lv. 21 Goldeen Red and Blue sprite Goldeen Lv. 21 Horsea Red and Blue sprite Horsea Lv. 21
$735One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
23. Route 12 (6, 87)Fisherman trainer spriteFishermanParty #11
Magikarp Red and Blue sprite Magikarp Lv. 24 Magikarp Red and Blue sprite Magikarp Lv. 24
$840One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
24. Route 13 (49, 10)Bird Keeper trainer spriteBird KeeperParty #1
Pidgey Red and Blue sprite Pidgey Lv. 29 Pidgeotto Red and Blue sprite Pidgeotto Lv. 29
$725One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
25. Route 13 (48, 10)Jr. Trainer F trainer spriteJr. Trainer FParty #12
Pidgey Red and Blue sprite Pidgey Lv. 24 Meowth Red and Blue sprite Meowth Lv. 24 Rattata Red and Blue sprite Rattata Lv. 24 Pikachu Red and Blue sprite Pikachu Lv. 24 Meowth Red and Blue sprite Meowth Lv. 24
$480One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
26. Route 13 (27, 9)Jr. Trainer F trainer spriteJr. Trainer FParty #13
Poliwag Red and Blue sprite Poliwag Lv. 30 Poliwag Red and Blue sprite Poliwag Lv. 30
$600One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
27. Route 13 (23, 10)Jr. Trainer F trainer spriteJr. Trainer FParty #14
Pidgey Red and Blue sprite Pidgey Lv. 27 Meowth Red and Blue sprite Meowth Lv. 27 Pidgey Red and Blue sprite Pidgey Lv. 27 Pidgeotto Red and Blue sprite Pidgeotto Lv. 27
$540One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
28. Route 13 (50, 5)Jr. Trainer F trainer spriteJr. Trainer FParty #15
Goldeen Red and Blue sprite Goldeen Lv. 28 Poliwag Red and Blue sprite Poliwag Lv. 28 Horsea Red and Blue sprite Horsea Lv. 28
$560One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
29. Route 13 (12, 4)Bird Keeper trainer spriteBird KeeperParty #2
Spearow Red and Blue sprite Spearow Lv. 25 Pidgey Red and Blue sprite Pidgey Lv. 25 Pidgey Red and Blue sprite Pidgey Lv. 25 Spearow Red and Blue sprite Spearow Lv. 25 Spearow Red and Blue sprite Spearow Lv. 25
$625One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
30. Route 13 (33, 6)Beauty trainer spriteBeautyParty #4
Rattata Red and Blue sprite Rattata Lv. 27 Pikachu Red and Blue sprite Pikachu Lv. 27 Rattata Red and Blue sprite Rattata Lv. 27
$1,890One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
31. Route 13 (32, 6)Beauty trainer spriteBeautyParty #5
Clefairy Red and Blue sprite Clefairy Lv. 29 Meowth Red and Blue sprite Meowth Lv. 29
$2,030One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
32. Route 13 (10, 7)Biker trainer spriteBikerParty #1
Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 28 Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 28 Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 28
$560One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
33. Route 13 (7, 13)Bird Keeper trainer spriteBird KeeperParty #3
Pidgey Red and Blue sprite Pidgey Lv. 26 Pidgeotto Red and Blue sprite Pidgeotto Lv. 26 Spearow Red and Blue sprite Spearow Lv. 26 Fearow Red and Blue sprite Fearow Lv. 26
$650One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
34. Route 14 (4, 4)Bird Keeper trainer spriteBird KeeperParty #14
Pidgey Red and Blue sprite Pidgey Lv. 28 Doduo Red and Blue sprite Doduo Lv. 28 Pidgeotto Red and Blue sprite Pidgeotto Lv. 28
$700One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
35. Route 14 (15, 6)Bird Keeper trainer spriteBird KeeperParty #15
Pidgey Red and Blue sprite Pidgey Lv. 26 Spearow Red and Blue sprite Spearow Lv. 26 Pidgey Red and Blue sprite Pidgey Lv. 26 Fearow Red and Blue sprite Fearow Lv. 26
$650One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
36. Route 14 (12, 11)Bird Keeper trainer spriteBird KeeperParty #16
Pidgeotto Red and Blue sprite Pidgeotto Lv. 29 Fearow Red and Blue sprite Fearow Lv. 29
$725One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
37. Route 14 (14, 15)Bird Keeper trainer spriteBird KeeperParty #17
Spearow Red and Blue sprite Spearow Lv. 28 Doduo Red and Blue sprite Doduo Lv. 28 Fearow Red and Blue sprite Fearow Lv. 28
$700One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
38. Route 14 (15, 31)Bird Keeper trainer spriteBird KeeperParty #4
Farfetch'd Red and Blue sprite Farfetch'd Lv. 33
$825One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
39. Route 14 (6, 49)Bird Keeper trainer spriteBird KeeperParty #5
Spearow Red and Blue sprite Spearow Lv. 29 Fearow Red and Blue sprite Fearow Lv. 29
$725One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
40. Route 14 (5, 39)Biker trainer spriteBikerParty #13
Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 26 Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 26 Grimer Red and Blue sprite Grimer Lv. 26 Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 26
$520One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
41. Route 14 (4, 30)Biker trainer spriteBikerParty #14
Grimer Red and Blue sprite Grimer Lv. 28 Grimer Red and Blue sprite Grimer Lv. 28 Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 28
$560One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
42. Route 14 (15, 30)Biker trainer spriteBikerParty #15
Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 29 Muk Red and Blue sprite Muk Lv. 29
$580One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
43. Route 14 (4, 31)Biker trainer spriteBikerParty #2
Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 29 Grimer Red and Blue sprite Grimer Lv. 29
$580One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
44. Route 15 (41, 11)Jr. Trainer F trainer spriteJr. Trainer FParty #20
Gloom Red and Blue sprite Gloom Lv. 28 Oddish Red and Blue sprite Oddish Lv. 28 Oddish Red and Blue sprite Oddish Lv. 28
$560One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
45. Route 15 (53, 10)Jr. Trainer F trainer spriteJr. Trainer FParty #21
Pikachu Red and Blue sprite Pikachu Lv. 29 Raichu Red and Blue sprite Raichu Lv. 29
$580One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
46. Route 15 (31, 13)Bird Keeper trainer spriteBird KeeperParty #6
Pidgeotto Red and Blue sprite Pidgeotto Lv. 26 Farfetch'd Red and Blue sprite Farfetch'd Lv. 26 Doduo Red and Blue sprite Doduo Lv. 26 Pidgey Red and Blue sprite Pidgey Lv. 26
$650One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
47. Route 15 (35, 13)Bird Keeper trainer spriteBird KeeperParty #7
Dodrio Red and Blue sprite Dodrio Lv. 28 Doduo Red and Blue sprite Doduo Lv. 28 Doduo Red and Blue sprite Doduo Lv. 28
$700One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
48. Route 15 (53, 11)Beauty trainer spriteBeautyParty #9
Pidgeotto Red and Blue sprite Pidgeotto Lv. 29 Wigglytuff Red and Blue sprite Wigglytuff Lv. 29
$2,030One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
49. Route 15 (41, 10)Beauty trainer spriteBeautyParty #10
Bulbasaur Red and Blue sprite Bulbasaur Lv. 29 Ivysaur Red and Blue sprite Ivysaur Lv. 29
$2,030One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
50. Route 15 (48, 10)Biker trainer spriteBikerParty #3
Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 25 Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 25 Weezing Red and Blue sprite Weezing Lv. 25 Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 25 Grimer Red and Blue sprite Grimer Lv. 25
$500One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
51. Route 15 (46, 10)Biker trainer spriteBikerParty #4
Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 28 Grimer Red and Blue sprite Grimer Lv. 28 Weezing Red and Blue sprite Weezing Lv. 28
$560One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
52. Route 15 (37, 5)Jr. Trainer F trainer spriteJr. Trainer FParty #22
Clefairy Red and Blue sprite Clefairy Lv. 33
$660One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
53. Route 15 (18, 13)Jr. Trainer F trainer spriteJr. Trainer FParty #23
Bellsprout Red and Blue sprite Bellsprout Lv. 29 Oddish Red and Blue sprite Oddish Lv. 29 Tangela Red and Blue sprite Tangela Lv. 29
$580One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.

Items And Hidden Items

Item Type Area / direction Coordinate Requirement
Escape RopeVisible item ballVisible item ball at (12, 1) in Pokemon Tower 3F.(12, 1)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
ElixerVisible item ballVisible item ball at (12, 10) in Pokemon Tower 4F.(12, 10)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
AwakeningVisible item ballVisible item ball at (9, 10) in Pokemon Tower 4F.(9, 10)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
HP UpVisible item ballVisible item ball at (12, 16) in Pokemon Tower 4F.(12, 16)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
NuggetVisible item ballVisible item ball at (6, 14) in Pokemon Tower 5F.(6, 14)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
Rare CandyVisible item ballVisible item ball at (6, 8) in Pokemon Tower 6F.(6, 8)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
X AccuracyVisible item ballVisible item ball at (14, 14) in Pokemon Tower 6F.(14, 14)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
TM16 Pay DayVisible item ballVisible item ball at (14, 35) in Route 12.(14, 35)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
IronVisible item ballVisible item ball at (5, 89) in Route 12.(5, 89)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
TM20 RageVisible item ballVisible item ball at (18, 5) in Route 15.(18, 5)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
ElixerHidden itemHidden on the searchable tile at (4, 12) in Pokemon Tower 5F.(4, 12)Press A on the hidden tile or use the Itemfinder nearby.
Hyper PotionHidden itemHidden on the searchable tile at (2, 63) in Route 12.(2, 63)Press A on the hidden tile or use the Itemfinder nearby.
PP UpHidden itemHidden on the searchable tile at (1, 14) in Route 13.(1, 14)Press A on the hidden tile or use the Itemfinder nearby.
CalciumHidden itemHidden on the searchable tile at (16, 13) in Route 13.(16, 13)Press A on the hidden tile or use the Itemfinder nearby.
Poke FluteKey itemRescue Mr. Fuji from Pokemon Tower.-Rescue Mr. Fuji from Pokemon Tower.
Super RodGiftTalk to the Fishing Guru on Route 12.-Talk to the Fishing Guru on Route 12.
TM39 SwiftGiftTalk to the upstairs girl.-Talk to the upstairs girl.
EXP. AllAide rewardHave at least 50 caught species.-Have at least 50 caught species.

Battle Plan

Major battle Source party Level benchmark Reward
Rival trainer spriteRivalPokemon Tower Rival if you chose Charmander
Pidgeotto Red and Blue sprite Pidgeotto Lv. 25 Growlithe Red and Blue sprite Growlithe Lv. 23 Exeggcute Red and Blue sprite Exeggcute Lv. 22 Kadabra Red and Blue sprite Kadabra Lv. 20 Wartortle Red and Blue sprite Wartortle Lv. 25
25$1,625
Rival trainer spriteRivalPokemon Tower Rival if you chose Squirtle
Pidgeotto Red and Blue sprite Pidgeotto Lv. 25 Gyarados Red and Blue sprite Gyarados Lv. 23 Growlithe Red and Blue sprite Growlithe Lv. 22 Kadabra Red and Blue sprite Kadabra Lv. 20 Ivysaur Red and Blue sprite Ivysaur Lv. 25
25$1,625
Rival trainer spriteRivalPokemon Tower Rival if you chose Bulbasaur
Pidgeotto Red and Blue sprite Pidgeotto Lv. 25 Exeggcute Red and Blue sprite Exeggcute Lv. 23 Gyarados Red and Blue sprite Gyarados Lv. 22 Kadabra Red and Blue sprite Kadabra Lv. 20 Charmeleon Red and Blue sprite Charmeleon Lv. 25
25$1,625

Boss Strategy

Boss / branch Team Reward Danger notes Practical counters
Rival trainer spriteRivalPokemon Tower Rival if you chose Charmander
Pidgeotto Red and Blue sprite Pidgeotto Lv. 25 Growlithe Red and Blue sprite Growlithe Lv. 23 Exeggcute Red and Blue sprite Exeggcute Lv. 22 Kadabra Red and Blue sprite Kadabra Lv. 20 Wartortle Red and Blue sprite Wartortle Lv. 25
$1,625This version adds Kadabra and a broader coverage core; do not let Kadabra attack freely.Plan around the rival's Squirtle line. Keep status, a fresh switch, and a direct answer to Pidgey/Pidgeotto before committing your starter.
Rival trainer spriteRivalPokemon Tower Rival if you chose Squirtle
Pidgeotto Red and Blue sprite Pidgeotto Lv. 25 Gyarados Red and Blue sprite Gyarados Lv. 23 Growlithe Red and Blue sprite Growlithe Lv. 22 Kadabra Red and Blue sprite Kadabra Lv. 20 Ivysaur Red and Blue sprite Ivysaur Lv. 25
$1,625This version adds Kadabra and a broader coverage core; do not let Kadabra attack freely.Plan around the rival's Bulbasaur line. Keep status, a fresh switch, and a direct answer to Pidgey/Pidgeotto before committing your starter.
Rival trainer spriteRivalPokemon Tower Rival if you chose Bulbasaur
Pidgeotto Red and Blue sprite Pidgeotto Lv. 25 Exeggcute Red and Blue sprite Exeggcute Lv. 23 Gyarados Red and Blue sprite Gyarados Lv. 22 Kadabra Red and Blue sprite Kadabra Lv. 20 Charmeleon Red and Blue sprite Charmeleon Lv. 25
$1,625This version adds Kadabra and a broader coverage core; do not let Kadabra attack freely.Plan around the rival's Charmander line. Keep status, a fresh switch, and a direct answer to Pidgey/Pidgeotto before committing your starter.
Rocket trainer spriteRocketPokemon Tower Rockets—-Three Rocket fights block Mr. Fuji on 7F.Psychic, Ground, and strong neutral attacks handle their Zubat/Koffing/Rattata lines.

Completion Checklist

  • Beat the Tower Rival and Channelers.
  • Rescue Mr. Fuji for the Poke Flute.
  • Catch or defeat Snorlax.
  • Clear Routes 12-15 and collect rods/aide rewards.

Safari Zone and Fuchsia Gym

Run Safari Zone for rare catches, Gold Teeth, and HM03 Surf, return the teeth for Strength, then defeat Koga.

Source maps

Fuchsia City, Fuchsia Good Rod House, Wardens House, Safari Zone Gate, Safari Zone Center, Safari Zone East, Safari Zone North, and Safari Zone West, and 2 more map files.

Wild rows81 Trainers7 Items18

Route plan

Safari Zone has version splits and area splits. Route for Secret House first if you need Surf, then spend later entries on catches.

Safari Zone Center

Safari Zone Center wild Pokémon by method, games, levels, encounter rate, and requirements
PokémonGamesLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Nidoran M Red and Blue sprite Nidoran M RB2220%—
Rhyhorn Red and Blue sprite Rhyhorn RB2520%—
Nidoran F Red and Blue sprite Nidoran F RB2220%—
Exeggcute Red and Blue sprite Exeggcute RB24-2520%—
Venonat Red and Blue sprite Venonat RB2215%—
Nidorino Red and Blue sprite Nidorino RB319.8%—
Nidorina Red and Blue sprite Nidorina RB319.8%—
Nidorina Red and Blue sprite Nidorina RB315.1%—
Parasect Red and Blue sprite Parasect RB305.1%—
Nidorino Red and Blue sprite Nidorino RB315.1%—
Scyther Red and Blue sprite Scyther RB234.3%—
Pinsir Red and Blue sprite Pinsir RB234.3%—
Chansey Red and Blue sprite Chansey RB231.2%—
Fishing — Old Rod
Magikarp Red and Blue sprite Magikarp RB5100%Any fishable water tile.
Fishing — Good Rod
Goldeen Red and Blue sprite Goldeen RB1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Poliwag Red and Blue sprite Poliwag RB1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Fishing — Super Rod
Dratini Red and Blue sprite Dratini RB1525%Super Rod group 6.
Krabby Red and Blue sprite Krabby RB1525%Super Rod group 6.
Psyduck Red and Blue sprite Psyduck RB1525%Super Rod group 6.
Slowpoke Red and Blue sprite Slowpoke RB1525%Super Rod group 6.

Safari Zone East

Safari Zone East wild Pokémon by method, games, levels, encounter rate, and requirements
PokémonGamesLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Nidoran M Red and Blue sprite Nidoran M RB2420%—
Doduo Red and Blue sprite Doduo RB2620%—
Nidoran F Red and Blue sprite Nidoran F RB2420%—
Exeggcute Red and Blue sprite Exeggcute RB23-2520%—
Paras Red and Blue sprite Paras RB2215%—
Nidorino Red and Blue sprite Nidorino RB339.8%—
Nidorina Red and Blue sprite Nidorina RB339.8%—
Nidoran F Red and Blue sprite Nidoran F RB245.1%—
Parasect Red and Blue sprite Parasect RB255.1%—
Nidoran M Red and Blue sprite Nidoran M RB245.1%—
Kangaskhan Red and Blue sprite Kangaskhan RB254.3%—
Scyther Red and Blue sprite Scyther RB281.2%—
Pinsir Red and Blue sprite Pinsir RB281.2%—
Fishing — Old Rod
Magikarp Red and Blue sprite Magikarp RB5100%Any fishable water tile.
Fishing — Good Rod
Goldeen Red and Blue sprite Goldeen RB1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Poliwag Red and Blue sprite Poliwag RB1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Fishing — Super Rod
Dratini Red and Blue sprite Dratini RB1525%Super Rod group 6.
Krabby Red and Blue sprite Krabby RB1525%Super Rod group 6.
Psyduck Red and Blue sprite Psyduck RB1525%Super Rod group 6.
Slowpoke Red and Blue sprite Slowpoke RB1525%Super Rod group 6.

Safari Zone North

Safari Zone North wild Pokémon by method, games, levels, encounter rate, and requirements
PokémonGamesLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Nidoran M Red and Blue sprite Nidoran M RB2220%—
Rhyhorn Red and Blue sprite Rhyhorn RB2620%—
Nidoran F Red and Blue sprite Nidoran F RB2220%—
Exeggcute Red and Blue sprite Exeggcute RB25-2720%—
Paras Red and Blue sprite Paras RB2315%—
Nidorino Red and Blue sprite Nidorino RB309.8%—
Nidorina Red and Blue sprite Nidorina RB309.8%—
Nidorina Red and Blue sprite Nidorina RB305.1%—
Venomoth Red and Blue sprite Venomoth RB325.1%—
Nidorino Red and Blue sprite Nidorino RB305.1%—
Chansey Red and Blue sprite Chansey RB264.3%—
Tauros Red and Blue sprite Tauros RB281.2%—
Fishing — Old Rod
Magikarp Red and Blue sprite Magikarp RB5100%Any fishable water tile.
Fishing — Good Rod
Goldeen Red and Blue sprite Goldeen RB1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Poliwag Red and Blue sprite Poliwag RB1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Fishing — Super Rod
Dratini Red and Blue sprite Dratini RB1525%Super Rod group 6.
Krabby Red and Blue sprite Krabby RB1525%Super Rod group 6.
Psyduck Red and Blue sprite Psyduck RB1525%Super Rod group 6.
Slowpoke Red and Blue sprite Slowpoke RB1525%Super Rod group 6.

Safari Zone West

Safari Zone West wild Pokémon by method, games, levels, encounter rate, and requirements
PokémonGamesLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Nidoran M Red and Blue sprite Nidoran M RB2520%—
Doduo Red and Blue sprite Doduo RB2620%—
Nidoran F Red and Blue sprite Nidoran F RB2520%—
Exeggcute Red and Blue sprite Exeggcute RB24-2620%—
Venonat Red and Blue sprite Venonat RB2315%—
Nidorino Red and Blue sprite Nidorino RB339.8%—
Nidorina Red and Blue sprite Nidorina RB339.8%—
Nidoran F Red and Blue sprite Nidoran F RB255.1%—
Venomoth Red and Blue sprite Venomoth RB315.1%—
Nidoran M Red and Blue sprite Nidoran M RB255.1%—
Tauros Red and Blue sprite Tauros RB264.3%—
Kangaskhan Red and Blue sprite Kangaskhan RB281.2%—
Fishing — Old Rod
Magikarp Red and Blue sprite Magikarp RB5100%Any fishable water tile.
Fishing — Good Rod
Goldeen Red and Blue sprite Goldeen RB1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Poliwag Red and Blue sprite Poliwag RB1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Fishing — Super Rod
Dratini Red and Blue sprite Dratini RB1525%Super Rod group 6.
Krabby Red and Blue sprite Krabby RB1525%Super Rod group 6.
Psyduck Red and Blue sprite Psyduck RB1525%Super Rod group 6.
Slowpoke Red and Blue sprite Slowpoke RB1525%Super Rod group 6.

Fuchsia City

Fuchsia City wild Pokémon by method, games, levels, encounter rate, and requirements
PokémonGamesLevelsRateNotes
Fishing — Old Rod
Magikarp Red and Blue sprite Magikarp RB5100%Any fishable water tile.
Fishing — Good Rod
Goldeen Red and Blue sprite Goldeen RB1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Poliwag Red and Blue sprite Poliwag RB1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.

Trainers

Route order Trainer Team Reward Optional / rematch note
1. Fuchsia Gym (4, 10)Koga trainer spriteKogaParty #1
Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 37 Muk Red and Blue sprite Muk Lv. 39 Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 37 Weezing Red and Blue sprite Weezing Lv. 43
$4,257One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
2. Fuchsia Gym (8, 13)Juggler trainer spriteJugglerParty #7
Hypno Red and Blue sprite Hypno Lv. 38
$1,330One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
3. Fuchsia Gym (7, 8)Juggler trainer spriteJugglerParty #3
Drowzee Red and Blue sprite Drowzee Lv. 31 Drowzee Red and Blue sprite Drowzee Lv. 31 Kadabra Red and Blue sprite Kadabra Lv. 31 Drowzee Red and Blue sprite Drowzee Lv. 31
$1,085One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
4. Fuchsia Gym (1, 12)Juggler trainer spriteJugglerParty #8
Drowzee Red and Blue sprite Drowzee Lv. 34 Kadabra Red and Blue sprite Kadabra Lv. 34
$1,190One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
5. Fuchsia Gym (3, 5)Tamer trainer spriteTamerParty #1
Sandslash Red and Blue sprite Sandslash Lv. 34 Arbok Red and Blue sprite Arbok Lv. 34
$1,360One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
6. Fuchsia Gym (8, 2)Tamer trainer spriteTamerParty #2
Arbok Red and Blue sprite Arbok Lv. 33 Sandslash Red and Blue sprite Sandslash Lv. 33 Arbok Red and Blue sprite Arbok Lv. 33
$1,320One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.
7. Fuchsia Gym (2, 7)Juggler trainer spriteJugglerParty #4
Drowzee Red and Blue sprite Drowzee Lv. 34 Hypno Red and Blue sprite Hypno Lv. 34
$1,190One-time trainer; no rematch in Red/Blue.

Items And Hidden Items

Item Type Area / direction Coordinate Requirement
Rare CandyVisible item ballVisible item ball at (8, 3) in Wardens House.(8, 3)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
NuggetVisible item ballVisible item ball at (14, 10) in Safari Zone Center.(14, 10)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
Full RestoreVisible item ballVisible item ball at (21, 10) in Safari Zone East.(21, 10)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
Max PotionVisible item ballVisible item ball at (3, 7) in Safari Zone East.(3, 7)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
CarbosVisible item ballVisible item ball at (20, 13) in Safari Zone East.(20, 13)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
TM37 Egg BombVisible item ballVisible item ball at (15, 12) in Safari Zone East.(15, 12)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
ProteinVisible item ballVisible item ball at (25, 1) in Safari Zone North.(25, 1)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
TM40 Skull BashVisible item ballVisible item ball at (19, 7) in Safari Zone North.(19, 7)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
Max PotionVisible item ballVisible item ball at (8, 20) in Safari Zone West.(8, 20)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
TM32 Double TeamVisible item ballVisible item ball at (9, 7) in Safari Zone West.(9, 7)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
Max ReviveVisible item ballVisible item ball at (18, 18) in Safari Zone West.(18, 18)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
Gold TeethVisible item ballVisible item ball at (19, 7) in Safari Zone West.(19, 7)Reach this tile; HMs or story flags may be needed for late-game dungeons.
NuggetHidden itemHidden on the searchable tile at (10, 1) in Safari Zone Gate.(10, 1)Inaccessible in normal play.
ReviveHidden itemHidden on the searchable tile at (6, 5) in Safari Zone West.(6, 5)Press A on the hidden tile or use the Itemfinder nearby.
Good RodGiftTalk to the Fishing Guru in Fuchsia.-Talk to the Fishing Guru in Fuchsia.
HM03 SurfHMReach the Secret House before the Safari timer ends.-Reach the Secret House before the Safari timer ends.
HM04 StrengthHMReturn the Gold Teeth from Safari Zone West.-Return the Gold Teeth from Safari Zone West.
TM06 ToxicGym rewardDefeat Koga.-Defeat Koga.

Battle Plan

Major battle Source party Level benchmark Reward
Koga trainer spriteKogaKoga
Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 37 Muk Red and Blue sprite Muk Lv. 39 Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 37 Weezing Red and Blue sprite Weezing Lv. 43
43$4,257

Boss Strategy

Boss / branch Team Reward Danger notes Practical counters
Koga trainer spriteKogaKoga
Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 37 Muk Red and Blue sprite Muk Lv. 39 Koffing Red and Blue sprite Koffing Lv. 37 Weezing Red and Blue sprite Weezing Lv. 43
$4,257Koffing and Weezing can poison, Smokescreen, and Selfdestruct-like pressure can turn messy if you play slowly.Psychic types are excellent. Ground attacks work on Muk but Koffing/Weezing avoid Ground in later gens; in Gen I they are pure Poison and can be hit by Dig/Earthquake.

Completion Checklist

  • Get Gold Teeth in Safari Zone West.
  • Reach Secret House for HM03 Surf.
  • Return Gold Teeth for HM04 Strength.
  • Defeat Koga for Soul Badge.

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