National Park
5 wild Pokémon across 1 encounter method. 4 trainer battles.
National Park Guide
National Park is Johto's calm central green space, doubling as both a regular route detour and the Bug-Catching Contest venue.
Getting in
Reach the park through Route 35 or Route 36 when you want a softer change of pace between badge pushes. It is one of the easiest places to treat like a real destination instead of a pass-through map.
Main reason to visit
The park matters because it carries the Bug-Catching Contest, gives central Johto a different tone, and breaks up the Goldenrod-to-Ecruteak line beautifully. It is useful even when no event is running.
Why return
Return for the contest, for central-Johto catches, or simply because the park is one of the better midgame loops to revisit between larger jobs.
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 35 National Park Gate | — |
| Exit | Route 36 National Park Gate | — |
| Exit | Route 36 National Park Gate | — |
Location Rules
Things To Know Before You Explore
Use these as quick checks before you talk to people, claim gifts, or try a blocked path.
Come back after finishing quick claw
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
A rematch can unlock later
A later version of this battle can open up after more story progress.
Check back later after more story events, and share your number if asked.
Phone number choice matters
Later calls or follow-up events only happen if you shared your number.
Say yes when asked if you want rematches or other follow-ups.
Finish the Radio Tower story
This changes after the Radio Tower trouble is over.
Finish that storyline, then check here again.
Visit Olivine first
Olivine only becomes a Fly stop after you have been there once.
Reach Olivine first so Fly can treat it as a destination.
A rematch can unlock later
A later version of this battle can open up after more story progress.
Check back later after more story events, and share your number if asked.
Phone number choice matters
Later calls or follow-up events only happen if you shared your number.
Say yes when asked if you want rematches or other follow-ups.
Finish the Radio Tower story
This changes after the Radio Tower trouble is over.
Finish that storyline, then check here again.
Visit Mahogany first
Mahogany only becomes a Fly stop after you have been there once.
Reach Mahogany first so Fly can treat it as a destination.
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.
Battle Variants
SCHOOLBOY JACK rematches
SCHOOLBOY JACK can ask for your phone number, then call you back for stronger rematches later.
View SCHOOLBOY JACK| Battle | When it unlocks |
|---|---|
| First rematch team | After you exchange numbers and get the first rematch call. |
| Second rematch team | After visiting Olivine. |
| Third rematch team | After clearing the Radio Tower. |
PokéFAN BEVERLY rematches
PokéFAN BEVERLY can ask for your phone number, then call you back for stronger rematches later.
View PokéFAN BEVERLY| Battle | When it unlocks |
|---|---|
| First rematch team | After you exchange numbers and get the first rematch call. |
| Second rematch team | After visiting Mahogany. |
| Third rematch team | After clearing the Radio Tower. |
Repel Planning
If your lead Pokémon is above a wild level, Repel skips it. These checkpoints show what disappears completely.
Grass
3 useful lead levels.
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Lead Level
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Fully Blocked
|
Still Possible
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|---|---|---|
| Lv 11 |
KAKUNA
1 species blocked |
2 species |
| Lv 13 |
WEEDLE, KAKUNA
2 species blocked |
1 species |
| Lv 15 |
WEEDLE, KAKUNA, PIDGEY
3 species blocked |
0 species |
Grass
3 useful lead levels.
|
Lead Level
|
Fully Blocked
|
Still Possible
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 11 |
WEEDLE, KAKUNA
2 species blocked |
2 species |
| Lv 14 |
WEEDLE, KAKUNA, SUNKERN
3 species blocked |
1 species |
| Lv 15 |
WEEDLE, KAKUNA, SUNKERN, PIDGEY
4 species blocked |
0 species |
Grass
1 useful lead levels.
|
Lead Level
|
Fully Blocked
|
Still Possible
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 15 |
HOOTHOOT
1 species blocked |
0 species |
Wild Encounters
Items And Rewards
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Item
|
Source
|
Cost
|
|---|---|---|
| PARLYZ HEAL |
Pickup
Pick up the item ball on this map. |
— |
| TM28 (Dig) |
Pickup
Pick up the item ball on this map. |
— |
| FULL HEAL |
Hidden Item
Search this exact hidden spot. |
— |
| QUICK CLAW |
Gift
Scripted gift from this location. |
— |
Special Pokémon
Trainer Roster
Trainer
2 Pokémon
Trainer
2 Pokémon
Trainer
1 Pokémon
Party
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Lv 14
Trainer
1 Pokémon
Party
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Lv 14