Oak's Lab
Oak's Lab Guide
Oak's Lab is Pallet's main destination, giving Kanto's hometown a real reason to matter after the Johto credits have already rolled.
Step inside
Oak's Lab is calmer in Johto's postgame than it was in Kanto's opening hour, but that calm is the point. Scientists still work inside, Oak still watches your progress, and Pallet Town feels less like a museum piece because the lab is alive.
What to do here
Visit Oak when Kanto opens and whenever you want his view on your Pokédex progress. The lab is also the best reason to step into Pallet before choosing between Route 1 and Route 21.
Return with a reason
Return when the postgame points you south, when Pokédex progress needs checking, or when Pallet needs an anchor beyond quiet houses and the sea.
Travel Routes
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Route
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Destination
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Landing
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| Exit | Pallet Town | — |
Remember For Later
Before You Try This
Some gifts, paths, and events need the right item, time, badge, or story step first.
After finishing mt silver
This place changes after that story moment.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
After finishing talked to oak in kanto
This place changes after that story moment.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Badge count matters
This changes once you have enough badges.
Earn more badges, then come back.
Professor Oak's Rating
Track owned-Pokémon milestones, aide rewards, and the next collection goal.
Milestone Progress
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| 0-9 caught | Look for Pokémon in grassy areas! |
| 10-19 caught | Good. I see you understand how to use Poké Balls. |
| 20-34 caught | You're getting good at this. But you have a long way to go. |
| 35-49 caught | You need to fill up the Pokédex. Catch different kinds of Pokémon! |
| 50-64 caught | You're trying--I can see that. Your Pokédex is coming together. |
| 65-79 caught | To evolve, some Pokémon grow, others use the effects of STONES. |
| 80-94 caught | Have you gotten a fishing ROD? You can catch Pokémon by fishing. |
| 95-109 caught | Excellent! You seem to like collecting things! |
| 110-124 caught | Some Pokémon only appear during certain times of the day. |
| 125-139 caught | Your Pokédex is filling up. Keep up the good work! |
| 140-154 caught | I'm impressed. You're evolving Pokémon, not just catching them. |
| 155-169 caught | Have you met KURT? His custom Poké Balls should help. |
| 170-184 caught | Wow. You've found more Pokémon than the last Pokédex research project. |
| 185-199 caught | Are you trading your Pokémon? It's tough to do this alone! |
| 200-214 caught | Wow! You've hit 200! Your Pokédex is looking great! |
| 215-229 caught | You've found so many Pokémon! You've really helped my studies! |
| 230-239 caught | Magnificent! You could become a Pokémon professor right now! |
| 240-248 caught | Your Pokédex is amazing! You're ready to turn professional! |
| 249+ caught | Whoa! A perfect Pokédex! I've dreamt about this! Congratulations! |
Special Pokémon
Wild Encounters
Items And Rewards
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Item
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How to get it
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Cost
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| No items or rewards are listed for this location. | ||