Route 2
11 wild Pokémon across 1 encounter method. 3 trainer battles.
Route 2 Guide
Route 2 is the western north-south Kanto road, wrapping Viridian, Pewter, and Diglett's Cave into one travel line.
Travel the route
Travel Route 2 when you want the clearest western Kanto connector between Viridian City and Pewter City. It is more about movement and side access than about one big event.
What matters here
The important thing here is how many places it supports at once: the city pair, the cave shortcut, and the forest-edge feel of northwestern Kanto. It is a workhorse route, not a spectacle route.
Come back later
Return when you need the western Kanto spine or want a cleaner Diglett's Cave approach than the Vermilion side gives you.
Travel Routes
|
Route
|
Destination
|
Landing
|
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Pewter City | — |
| Connection | Viridian City | — |
| Exit | Diglett's Cave | — |
| Exit | Route 2 Gate | — |
| Exit | Route 2 Gate | — |
| Exit | Route 2 Gate | — |
| Exit | Route 2 Nugget House | — |
Location Rules
Map Movement Tips
These clues come from the map tiles, so they are handy when you are planning which moves or paths matter here.
Cut can open a blocker here
Some small trees or grass blockers can be cleared with Cut.
Bring a Pokémon that knows Cut after earning Hive Badge.
One-way ledges shape the route
These ledges let you jump down but not climb back up from the same spot.
Look before you hop if you are collecting items or avoiding trainers.
Repel Planning
If your lead Pokémon is above a wild level, Repel skips it. These checkpoints show what disappears completely.
Grass
4 useful lead levels.
|
Lead Level
|
Fully Blocked
|
Still Possible
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 4 |
CATERPIE, LEDYBA
2 species blocked |
4 species |
| Lv 5 |
CATERPIE, LEDYBA, PIKACHU
3 species blocked |
3 species |
| Lv 6 |
CATERPIE, LEDYBA, PIDGEY, PIKACHU
4 species blocked |
2 species |
| Lv 8 |
CATERPIE, LEDYBA, PIDGEY, BUTTERFREE, LEDIAN, PIKACHU
6 species blocked |
0 species |
Grass
4 useful lead levels.
|
Lead Level
|
Fully Blocked
|
Still Possible
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 4 |
CATERPIE
1 species blocked |
4 species |
| Lv 5 |
CATERPIE, PIKACHU
2 species blocked |
3 species |
| Lv 6 |
PIDGEY, CATERPIE, PIKACHU
3 species blocked |
2 species |
| Lv 8 |
PIDGEY, CATERPIE, BUTTERFREE, PIDGEOTTO, PIKACHU
5 species blocked |
0 species |
Grass
3 useful lead levels.
|
Lead Level
|
Fully Blocked
|
Still Possible
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 4 |
SPINARAK
1 species blocked |
3 species |
| Lv 6 |
HOOTHOOT, SPINARAK
2 species blocked |
2 species |
| Lv 8 |
HOOTHOOT, SPINARAK, NOCTOWL, ARIADOS
4 species blocked |
0 species |
Wild Encounters
Grass
6 species.
Grass
5 species.
|
Pokémon
|
Levels
|
Chance
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 3-5 | 50% | |
| Lv 3 | 30% | |
| Lv 7 | 10% | |
| Lv 7 | 5% | |
| Lv 4 | 5% |
Grass
4 species.
Items And Rewards
|
Item
|
Source
|
Cost
|
|---|---|---|
| CARBOS |
Pickup
Pick up the item ball on this map. |
— |
| DIRE HIT |
Pickup
Pick up the item ball on this map. |
— |
| ELIXER |
Pickup
Pick up the item ball on this map. |
— |
| MAX POTION |
Pickup
Pick up the item ball on this map. |
— |
| FULL HEAL |
Hidden Item
Search this exact hidden spot. |
— |
| FULL RESTORE |
Hidden Item
Search this exact hidden spot. |
— |
| MAX ETHER |
Hidden Item
Search this exact hidden spot. |
— |
| REVIVE |
Hidden Item
Search this exact hidden spot. |
— |
| PSNCUREBERRY |
Fruit Tree
Harvest from this tree once per day. |
— |
Special Pokémon
Trainer Roster
Trainer
2 Pokémon
Party
-
Lv 32
-
Lv 32
Trainer
3 Pokémon
Trainer
1 Pokémon
Party
-
Lv 34