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Pokemon Yellow Phase 5: Soul Badge Walkthrough

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

By Damodar Sharma Updated June 23, 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 Yellow sprite Blastoise Yellow 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 12-1515605018
Safari Zone and Fuchsia Gym1071718

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 rows60 Trainers50 Items18

Route plan

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

Wild Pokemon

Pokemon Tower 3F

Pokemon Tower 3F wild Pokemon by encounter method, levels, rate, and requirements
PokémonLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Gastly Yellow sprite Gastly 18-2595%—
Haunter Yellow sprite Haunter 20-255.5%—

Pokemon Tower 4F

Pokemon Tower 4F wild Pokemon by encounter method, levels, rate, and requirements
PokémonLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Gastly Yellow sprite Gastly 18-2595%—
Haunter Yellow sprite Haunter 20-255.5%—

Pokemon Tower 5F

Pokemon Tower 5F wild Pokemon by encounter method, levels, rate, and requirements
PokémonLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Gastly Yellow sprite Gastly 21-2789%—
Haunter Yellow sprite Haunter 22-275.5%—
Cubone Yellow sprite Cubone 205.1%—

Pokemon Tower 6F

Pokemon Tower 6F wild Pokemon by encounter method, levels, rate, and requirements
PokémonLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Gastly Yellow sprite Gastly 21-2789%—
Haunter Yellow sprite Haunter 22-275.5%—
Cubone Yellow sprite Cubone 225.1%—

Pokemon Tower 7F

Pokemon Tower 7F wild Pokemon by encounter method, levels, rate, and requirements
PokémonLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Gastly Yellow sprite Gastly 23-2989%—
Haunter Yellow sprite Haunter 24-295.5%—
Cubone Yellow sprite Cubone 245.1%—

Route 12

Route 12 wild Pokemon by encounter method, levels, rate, and requirements
PokémonLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Oddish Yellow sprite Oddish 25-2730%—
Bellsprout Yellow sprite Bellsprout 25-2730%—
Pidgey Yellow sprite Pidgey 2815%—
Pidgeotto Yellow sprite Pidgeotto 289.8%—
Farfetch'd Yellow sprite Farfetch'd 26-315.5%—
Gloom Yellow sprite Gloom 295.1%—
Weepinbell Yellow sprite Weepinbell 295.1%—
Surfing
Slowpoke Yellow sprite Slowpoke 1595%—
Slowbro Yellow sprite Slowbro 15-205.5%—
Fishing — Old Rod
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 5100%Any fishable water tile.
Fishing — Good Rod
Goldeen Yellow sprite Goldeen 1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Poliwag Yellow sprite Poliwag 1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Fishing — Super Rod
Horsea Yellow sprite Horsea 2025%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Horsea Yellow sprite Horsea 2525%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Seadra Yellow sprite Seadra 2525%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Seadra Yellow sprite Seadra 3525%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Static
Snorlax Yellow sprite Snorlax 30StaticUse the Poke Flute after saving Mr. Fuji.

Route 13

Route 13 wild Pokemon by encounter method, levels, rate, and requirements
PokémonLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Oddish Yellow sprite Oddish 25-2730%—
Bellsprout Yellow sprite Bellsprout 25-2730%—
Pidgeotto Yellow sprite Pidgeotto 2815%—
Pidgey Yellow sprite Pidgey 289.8%—
Farfetch'd Yellow sprite Farfetch'd 26-315.5%—
Gloom Yellow sprite Gloom 295.1%—
Weepinbell Yellow sprite Weepinbell 295.1%—
Surfing
Slowpoke Yellow sprite Slowpoke 1595%—
Slowbro Yellow sprite Slowbro 15-205.5%—
Fishing — Old Rod
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 5100%Any fishable water tile.
Fishing — Good Rod
Goldeen Yellow sprite Goldeen 1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Poliwag Yellow sprite Poliwag 1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Fishing — Super Rod
Horsea Yellow sprite Horsea 1525%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Horsea Yellow sprite Horsea 2025%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Tentacool Yellow sprite Tentacool 1025%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Seadra Yellow sprite Seadra 2025%Yellow Super Rod slot table.

Route 14

Route 14 wild Pokemon by encounter method, levels, rate, and requirements
PokémonLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Oddish Yellow sprite Oddish 26-2830%—
Bellsprout Yellow sprite Bellsprout 26-2830%—
Venonat Yellow sprite Venonat 24-2720%—
Pidgeotto Yellow sprite Pidgeotto 309.8%—
Gloom Yellow sprite Gloom 305.1%—
Weepinbell Yellow sprite Weepinbell 305.1%—
Venomoth Yellow sprite Venomoth 301.2%—

Route 15

Route 15 wild Pokemon by encounter method, levels, rate, and requirements
PokémonLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Oddish Yellow sprite Oddish 26-2830%—
Bellsprout Yellow sprite Bellsprout 26-2830%—
Venonat Yellow sprite Venonat 24-2720%—
Pidgeotto Yellow sprite Pidgeotto 329.8%—
Gloom Yellow sprite Gloom 305.1%—
Weepinbell Yellow sprite Weepinbell 305.1%—
Venomoth Yellow sprite Venomoth 301.2%—

Trainers

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

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.

Boss Strategy

Boss / branch Team Reward Danger notes Practical counters
Rival trainer spriteRivalPokemon Tower 2F Rival - Jolteon branch
Fearow Yellow sprite Fearow Lv. 25 Shellder Yellow sprite Shellder Lv. 23 Vulpix Yellow sprite Vulpix Lv. 22 Sandshrew Yellow sprite Sandshrew Lv. 20 Eevee Yellow sprite Eevee Lv. 25
$1,625The Tower Rival previews the branch coverage before Eevee evolves.Win Oak's Lab and win the optional first Route 22 Rival battle. The branch changes Eevee's final evolution and the Rival's coverage slots; keep Ground for Jolteon, Water/Ground/Rock for Flareon, and Electric/Grass for Vaporeon.
Rival trainer spriteRivalPokemon Tower 2F Rival - Flareon branch
Fearow Yellow sprite Fearow Lv. 25 Magnemite Yellow sprite Magnemite Lv. 23 Shellder Yellow sprite Shellder Lv. 22 Sandshrew Yellow sprite Sandshrew Lv. 20 Eevee Yellow sprite Eevee Lv. 25
$1,625The Tower Rival previews the branch coverage before Eevee evolves.Win Oak's Lab and skip or lose the optional first Route 22 Rival battle. The branch changes Eevee's final evolution and the Rival's coverage slots; keep Ground for Jolteon, Water/Ground/Rock for Flareon, and Electric/Grass for Vaporeon.
Rival trainer spriteRivalPokemon Tower 2F Rival - Vaporeon branch
Fearow Yellow sprite Fearow Lv. 25 Vulpix Yellow sprite Vulpix Lv. 23 Magnemite Yellow sprite Magnemite Lv. 22 Sandshrew Yellow sprite Sandshrew Lv. 20 Eevee Yellow sprite Eevee Lv. 25
$1,625The Tower Rival previews the branch coverage before Eevee evolves.Lose the Oak's Lab Rival battle. The branch changes Eevee's final evolution and the Rival's coverage slots; keep Ground for Jolteon, Water/Ground/Rock for Flareon, and Electric/Grass for Vaporeon.
Jessie and James trainer spriteJessie and JamesJessie and James - Pokemon Tower 7F
Meowth Yellow sprite Meowth Lv. 27 Arbok Yellow sprite Arbok Lv. 27 Weezing Yellow sprite Weezing Lv. 27
$810Meowth, Arbok, and Weezing guard Mr. Fuji after the ghost reveal.Psychic and Ground pressure are strongest. Bring status healing so poison or confusion does not waste the climb.
Rocket trainer spriteRocketPokemon Tower Rockets—-Rocket grunts block Mr. Fuji on 7F before Jessie and James.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 rows71 Trainers7 Items18

Route plan

Safari Zone has area-specific encounter tables. Route for Secret House first if you need Surf, then spend later entries on catches.

Wild Pokemon

Safari Zone Center

Safari Zone Center wild Pokemon by encounter method, levels, rate, and requirements
PokémonLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Nidoran M Yellow sprite Nidoran M 1420%—
Nidoran F Yellow sprite Nidoran F 3620%—
Exeggcute Yellow sprite Exeggcute 2415%—
Parasect Yellow sprite Parasect 27-3215%—
Rhyhorn Yellow sprite Rhyhorn 209.8%—
Nidorino Yellow sprite Nidorino 239.8%—
Paras Yellow sprite Paras 275.1%—
Tangela Yellow sprite Tangela 224.3%—
Chansey Yellow sprite Chansey 71.2%—
Fishing — Old Rod
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 5100%Any fishable water tile.
Fishing — Good Rod
Goldeen Yellow sprite Goldeen 1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Poliwag Yellow sprite Poliwag 1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Fishing — Super Rod
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 525%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 1025%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Dratini Yellow sprite Dratini 1025%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Dragonair Yellow sprite Dragonair 1525%Yellow Super Rod slot table.

Safari Zone East

Safari Zone East wild Pokemon by encounter method, levels, rate, and requirements
PokémonLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Exeggcute Yellow sprite Exeggcute 22-2620%—
Nidoran M Yellow sprite Nidoran M 2120%—
Nidoran F Yellow sprite Nidoran F 2920%—
Tauros Yellow sprite Tauros 219.8%—
Nidorina Yellow sprite Nidorina 329.8%—
Cubone Yellow sprite Cubone 199.8%—
Marowak Yellow sprite Marowak 245.1%—
Chansey Yellow sprite Chansey 214.3%—
Scyther Yellow sprite Scyther 151.2%—
Fishing — Old Rod
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 5100%Any fishable water tile.
Fishing — Good Rod
Goldeen Yellow sprite Goldeen 1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Poliwag Yellow sprite Poliwag 1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Fishing — Super Rod
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 525%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 1025%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 1525%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Dratini Yellow sprite Dratini 1525%Yellow Super Rod slot table.

Safari Zone North

Safari Zone North wild Pokemon by encounter method, levels, rate, and requirements
PokémonLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Nidoran M Yellow sprite Nidoran M 3620%—
Nidoran F Yellow sprite Nidoran F 1420%—
Exeggcute Yellow sprite Exeggcute 2015%—
Kangaskhan Yellow sprite Kangaskhan 28-3315%—
Rhyhorn Yellow sprite Rhyhorn 259.8%—
Nidorina Yellow sprite Nidorina 239.8%—
Cubone Yellow sprite Cubone 165.1%—
Scyther Yellow sprite Scyther 254.3%—
Pinsir Yellow sprite Pinsir 151.2%—
Fishing — Old Rod
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 5100%Any fishable water tile.
Fishing — Good Rod
Goldeen Yellow sprite Goldeen 1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Poliwag Yellow sprite Poliwag 1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Fishing — Super Rod
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 525%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 1025%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 1525%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Dratini Yellow sprite Dratini 1525%Yellow Super Rod slot table.

Safari Zone West

Safari Zone West wild Pokemon by encounter method, levels, rate, and requirements
PokémonLevelsRateNotes
Tall grass / cave floor
Exeggcute Yellow sprite Exeggcute 22-2620%—
Nidoran M Yellow sprite Nidoran M 2920%—
Nidoran F Yellow sprite Nidoran F 2120%—
Tauros Yellow sprite Tauros 219.8%—
Nidorino Yellow sprite Nidorino 329.8%—
Cubone Yellow sprite Cubone 199.8%—
Marowak Yellow sprite Marowak 245.1%—
Pinsir Yellow sprite Pinsir 254.3%—
Tangela Yellow sprite Tangela 271.2%—
Fishing — Old Rod
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 5100%Any fishable water tile.
Fishing — Good Rod
Goldeen Yellow sprite Goldeen 1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Poliwag Yellow sprite Poliwag 1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Fishing — Super Rod
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 525%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 1025%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 1525%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Dratini Yellow sprite Dratini 1525%Yellow Super Rod slot table.

Fuchsia City

Fuchsia City wild Pokemon by encounter method, levels, rate, and requirements
PokémonLevelsRateNotes
Fishing — Old Rod
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 5100%Any fishable water tile.
Fishing — Good Rod
Goldeen Yellow sprite Goldeen 1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Poliwag Yellow sprite Poliwag 1050%Any fishable water tile after getting Good Rod.
Fishing — Super Rod
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 525%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 1025%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Magikarp Yellow sprite Magikarp 1525%Yellow Super Rod slot table.
Gyarados Yellow sprite Gyarados 1525%Yellow Super Rod slot table.

Trainers

Route order Trainer Team Reward Optional / rematch note
1. Fuchsia Gym (4, 10)Koga trainer spriteKogaParty #1
Venonat Yellow sprite Venonat Lv. 44 Venonat Yellow sprite Venonat Lv. 46 Venonat Yellow sprite Venonat Lv. 48 Venomoth Yellow sprite Venomoth Lv. 50
$4,950One-time trainer; no rematch in Yellow.
2. Fuchsia Gym (8, 13)Juggler trainer spriteJugglerParty #7
Hypno Yellow sprite Hypno Lv. 38
$1,330One-time trainer; no rematch in Yellow.
3. Fuchsia Gym (7, 8)Juggler trainer spriteJugglerParty #3
Drowzee Yellow sprite Drowzee Lv. 31 Drowzee Yellow sprite Drowzee Lv. 31 Kadabra Yellow sprite Kadabra Lv. 31 Drowzee Yellow sprite Drowzee Lv. 31
$1,085One-time trainer; no rematch in Yellow.
4. Fuchsia Gym (1, 12)Juggler trainer spriteJugglerParty #8
Drowzee Yellow sprite Drowzee Lv. 34 Kadabra Yellow sprite Kadabra Lv. 34
$1,190One-time trainer; no rematch in Yellow.
5. Fuchsia Gym (3, 5)Tamer trainer spriteTamerParty #1
Sandslash Yellow sprite Sandslash Lv. 34 Arbok Yellow sprite Arbok Lv. 34
$1,360One-time trainer; no rematch in Yellow.
6. Fuchsia Gym (8, 2)Tamer trainer spriteTamerParty #2
Arbok Yellow sprite Arbok Lv. 33 Sandslash Yellow sprite Sandslash Lv. 33 Arbok Yellow sprite Arbok Lv. 33
$1,320One-time trainer; no rematch in Yellow.
7. Fuchsia Gym (2, 7)Juggler trainer spriteJugglerParty #4
Drowzee Yellow sprite Drowzee Lv. 34 Hypno Yellow sprite Hypno Lv. 34
$1,190One-time trainer; no rematch in Yellow.

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.

Boss Strategy

Boss / branch Team Reward Danger notes Practical counters
Koga trainer spriteKogaKoga
Venonat Yellow sprite Venonat Lv. 44 Venonat Yellow sprite Venonat Lv. 46 Venonat Yellow sprite Venonat Lv. 48 Venomoth Yellow sprite Venomoth Lv. 50
$4,950Koffing 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.

Sources

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