Route 34
14 wild Pokémon across 4 encounter methods. 13 trainer battles.
Route 34 Guide
Route 34 is the busy northbound road between Ilex Forest and Goldenrod, with the Day Care and a steady trainer stream built right into the trip.
Travel the route
Route 34 is the road where the forest gives way to city life. You leave Ilex Forest, pass the Day Care, cross a trainer-heavy path, and finally see Goldenrod City waiting at the north end.
What to find
Battle Youngsters Samuel and Ian, Picnicker Gina, Camper Todd, Pokéfan Brandon, Officer Keith at night, and the Surf-only Cooltrainers later. Search for hidden Rare Candy and Super Potion, and collect Soft Sand once you can reach the right person. Drowzee, Abra, Ditto, Rattata, and strong Headbutt trees make the route worth lingering on before Goldenrod swallows your attention.
Return with a reason
Return for the Day Care, egg work, phone rematches, Surf-only trainers, and one of the best early-midgame leveling strips in Johto.
Travel Routes
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Route
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Destination
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Landing
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|---|---|---|
| Connection | Azalea Town | — |
| Connection | Goldenrod City | — |
Remember For Later
Before You Try This
Some gifts, paths, and events need the right item, time, badge, or story step first.
After finishing day care man has egg
This place changes after that story moment.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
After finishing day care man has mon
This place changes after that story moment.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
After finishing day care lady has mon
This place changes after that story moment.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Facing direction matters
You may need to stand in the right spot and face the right way.
Reposition and face the target before pressing A.
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.
Visit Blackthorn first
Blackthorn only becomes a Fly stop after you have been there once.
Reach Blackthorn first so Fly can treat it as a destination.
Visit Cianwood first
Cianwood only becomes a Fly stop after you have been there once.
Reach Cianwood 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.
Visit at night
This only happens during night.
Come back during night if it is not happening yet.
After beating Officer Keith
This place changes after that story moment.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
After getting Soft Sand from Kate
This place changes after that story moment.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
After getting Soft Sand from Kate
This place changes after that story moment.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
After getting Soft Sand from Kate
This place changes after that story moment.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Special Events And Services Here
Some spots here can move you, change the area, or trigger a special event or service.
Day Care services happen here
Breeding, Day Care pickups, and the Odd Egg all connect to this spot.
Come here for Day Care help or the Odd Egg event.
Day Care services happen here
Breeding, Day Care pickups, and the Odd Egg all connect to this spot.
Come here for Day Care help or the Odd Egg event.
Ways To Move Around
Some parts of this map need a move, or only work one way.
Surf opens water paths here
Water tiles can become paths once you can Surf.
Bring a Surf user after earning Fog Badge if you want every shoreline path.
Roaming And Swarm Hunting
Check nearby routes, caller notes, land and water caveats, and what can move before you chase.
Possible roamers
Raikou, Entei, Suicune
Raikou, Entei, Suicune can move through this route once they are released.
Check your Pokégear map, then hunt on land when one is nearby.
Route changes
They move as you travel
A roaming beast can move to a nearby route when you change areas, and it can also jump somewhere else.
If it is not here anymore, step between nearby routes and check again.
Nearby jumps
Route 33, Route 35
From here, a beast usually moves toward Route 33, Route 35.
Use nearby routes to keep chasing without flying away.
Land only
No Surf encounters
The beasts stay out of Surf encounters, so they do not pop up while you are surfing.
Hunt in grass or on land instead of riding across water.
Battle Variants
CAMPER TODD rematches
CAMPER TODD can ask for your phone number, then call you back for stronger rematches later.
View CAMPER TODD| Battle | When it unlocks |
|---|---|
| First rematch team | After you exchange numbers and get the first rematch call. |
| Second rematch team | After visiting Cianwood. |
| Third rematch team | After visiting Blackthorn. |
PICNICKER GINA rematches
PICNICKER GINA can ask for your phone number, then call you back for stronger rematches later.
View PICNICKER GINA| 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. |
Special Pokémon
Wild Encounters
Pick a time of day to see which wild Pokémon are active then.
Grass
4 species.
Grass
4 species.
Pick a tree type to see what can fall out when you use Headbutt.
Headbutt
4 species.
Headbutt
4 species.
Other Encounter Methods
These methods are not tied to time of day or a Headbutt tree type.
Water
2 species.
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Pokémon
|
Levels
|
Chance
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|---|---|---|
| Lv 15-20 | 90% | |
| Lv 20 | 10% |
Roaming
1 species.
|
Pokémon
|
Levels
|
Chance
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 40 | — |
Roaming
1 species.
|
Pokémon
|
Levels
|
Chance
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 40 | — |
Roaming
1 species.
|
Pokémon
|
Levels
|
Chance
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 40 | — |
Fishing
Odds shown per cast.
Pick a rod to see what you can catch with it.
OLD ROD
Fishing group: Shore.
GOOD ROD
Fishing group: Shore.
SUPER ROD
Fishing group: Shore.
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.
|
Lead Level
|
Fully Blocked
|
Still Possible
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 11 |
ABRA, DITTO
2 species blocked |
2 species |
| Lv 13 |
DROWZEE, ABRA, DITTO
3 species blocked |
1 species |
| Lv 14 |
DROWZEE, RATTATA, ABRA, DITTO
4 species blocked |
0 species |
Grass
3 useful lead levels.
|
Lead Level
|
Fully Blocked
|
Still Possible
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 11 |
ABRA, DITTO
2 species blocked |
2 species |
| Lv 13 |
DROWZEE, ABRA, DITTO
3 species blocked |
1 species |
| Lv 14 |
DROWZEE, RATTATA, ABRA, DITTO
4 species blocked |
0 species |
Grass
3 useful lead levels.
|
Lead Level
|
Fully Blocked
|
Still Possible
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 11 |
ABRA, DITTO
2 species blocked |
2 species |
| Lv 13 |
DROWZEE, ABRA, DITTO
3 species blocked |
1 species |
| Lv 14 |
DROWZEE, RATTATA, ABRA, DITTO
4 species blocked |
0 species |
Water
1 useful lead levels.
|
Lead Level
|
Fully Blocked
|
Still Possible
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 21 |
TENTACOOL, TENTACRUEL
2 species blocked |
0 species |
Headbutt
1 useful lead levels.
|
Lead Level
|
Fully Blocked
|
Still Possible
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 11 |
WEEDLE, KAKUNA, EXEGGCUTE, BEEDRILL
4 species blocked |
0 species |
Headbutt
1 useful lead levels.
|
Lead Level
|
Fully Blocked
|
Still Possible
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 11 |
WEEDLE, KAKUNA, EXEGGCUTE, BEEDRILL
4 species blocked |
0 species |
Headbutt
1 useful lead levels.
|
Lead Level
|
Fully Blocked
|
Still Possible
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 11 |
WEEDLE, PINECO, EXEGGCUTE, BEEDRILL
4 species blocked |
0 species |
Items And Rewards
|
Item
|
How to get it
|
Cost
|
|---|---|---|
| RARE CANDY |
Hidden Item
Search this exact hidden spot. |
— |
| SUPER POTION |
Hidden Item
Search this exact hidden spot. |
— |
| SOFT SAND |
Gift
Gift from someone at this location. |
— |
| TM12 (Sweet Scent) | — |
Trainer Roster
Trainer
4 Pokémon
Trainer
2 Pokémon
Trainer
2 Pokémon
Trainer
2 Pokémon
Trainer
2 Pokémon
Trainer
3 Pokémon
Trainer
3 Pokémon
Trainer
3 Pokémon
Trainer
1 Pokémon
Party
-
Lv 14
Trainer
3 Pokémon
Trainer
3 Pokémon
Trainer
1 Pokémon
Party
-
Lv 13
Trainer
1 Pokémon
Party
-
Lv 17