National Park Bug Contest
10 wild Pokémon across 1 encounter method.
Travel Routes
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Route
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Destination
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Landing
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|---|---|---|
| Exit | Route 35 National Park Gate | — |
| Exit | Route 36 National Park Gate | — |
Location Rules
Bug-Catching Contest Rules
Use these basics before you enter the contest.
Contest days
The Bug-Catching Contest runs on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
Visit either National Park gate on those days if you want to enter.
Time and Park Balls
You get 20 minutes and 20 Park Balls for one contest run.
Catch the best bug you can before time or Park Balls run out.
Contest grass
Regular grass has a lower encounter rate than the taller contest grass.
Use the taller grass when you want more chances quickly.
Judging score
Judging rewards a stronger caught Pokémon, good DVs, more remaining HP, and a held item.
Try to catch a strong bug without weakening it too much.
Prizes
Your placing decides which prize you receive.
Aim for first place if you want the rarest reward.
Repel Planning
If your lead Pokémon is above a wild level, Repel skips it. These checkpoints show what disappears completely.
Bug-Catching Contest
5 useful lead levels.
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Lead Level
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Fully Blocked
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Still Possible
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|---|---|---|
| Lv 15 |
SCYTHER, PINSIR
2 species blocked |
8 species |
| Lv 16 |
BUTTERFREE, BEEDRILL, SCYTHER, PINSIR
4 species blocked |
6 species |
| Lv 17 |
VENONAT, BUTTERFREE, BEEDRILL, SCYTHER, PINSIR
5 species blocked |
5 species |
| Lv 18 |
VENONAT, PARAS, BUTTERFREE, BEEDRILL, SCYTHER, PINSIR
6 species blocked |
4 species |
| Lv 19 |
CATERPIE, WEEDLE, METAPOD, KAKUNA, VENONAT, PARAS, BUTTERFREE, BEEDRILL, SCYTHER, PINSIR
10 species blocked |
0 species |
Bug-Catching Contest
5 useful lead levels.
|
Lead Level
|
Fully Blocked
|
Still Possible
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 15 |
SCYTHER, PINSIR
2 species blocked |
8 species |
| Lv 16 |
BUTTERFREE, BEEDRILL, SCYTHER, PINSIR
4 species blocked |
6 species |
| Lv 17 |
VENONAT, BUTTERFREE, BEEDRILL, SCYTHER, PINSIR
5 species blocked |
5 species |
| Lv 18 |
VENONAT, PARAS, BUTTERFREE, BEEDRILL, SCYTHER, PINSIR
6 species blocked |
4 species |
| Lv 19 |
CATERPIE, WEEDLE, METAPOD, KAKUNA, VENONAT, PARAS, BUTTERFREE, BEEDRILL, SCYTHER, PINSIR
10 species blocked |
0 species |
Wild Encounters
Bug-Catching Contest
10 species.
Bug-Catching Contest
10 species.
Items And Rewards
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Item
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Source
|
Cost
|
|---|---|---|
| PARLYZ HEAL |
Pickup
Pick up the item ball on this map. |
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| TM28 (Dig) |
Pickup
Pick up the item ball on this map. |
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| FULL HEAL |
Hidden Item
Search this exact hidden spot. |
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| Sun Stone |
Contest Reward
First place Bug-Catching Contest prize. |
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| Everstone |
Contest Reward
Second place Bug-Catching Contest prize. |
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| Gold Berry |
Contest Reward
Third place Bug-Catching Contest prize. |
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| Berry |
Contest Reward
Consolation prize for entering the Bug-Catching Contest. |
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