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Pokemon Crystal Phase 1: Route Trainer Data — Routes 30-31

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Once Elm's errand is done, the west side of Route 30 opens up. These are every trainer battle before Violet City.

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Once Elm's errand is done, the west side of Route 30 opens up. These are every trainer battle before Violet City.

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Route Trainer Data — Routes 30-31

Once Elm's errand is done, the west side of Route 30 opens up. These are every trainer battle before Violet City.

TrainerLocationTeamRead
Youngster trainer spriteYoungster JoeyRoute 30 opener Route 30 RattataRattataLv 4 First post-errand trainer. Easy XP for your starter or Route 29 catch.
Youngster trainer spriteYoungster MikeyRoute 30 youngster Route 30 PidgeyPidgeyLv 2RattataRattataLv 4 Two low-level bodies; no special prep needed.
Bug Catcher trainer spriteBug Catcher DonRoute 30 bugs Route 30 CaterpieCaterpieLv 3 x2 Free damage race unless you are trying to spread XP.
Bug Catcher trainer spriteBug Catcher WadeRoute 31 phone contact Route 31 CaterpieCaterpieLv 2 x3WeedleWeedleLv 3 Take his number after the fight; he can call you back for useful Berries.

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