Phase 2 section
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Cerulean City, Route 24, and Route 25 Walkthrough
Cerulean City, Route 24, and Route 25 section for the FireRed and LeafGreen walkthrough with source-backed wild Pokemon, trainers, items, hidden items, bosses, and route notes.
Beat the Cerulean Rival, clear Nugget Bridge, help Bill, collect the S.S. Ticket, and open the robbed house path. This page is a standalone section for Phase 2: Cascade Badge, with FireRed/LeafGreen source data for encounters, trainers, items, hidden items, and boss routing.
Source maps
Cerulean City, Cerulean City House 1, Cerulean City House 2, Cerulean City House 3, Cerulean City House 4, Cerulean City House 5, Cerulean City Bike Shop, Cerulean City Mart, Route 24, Route 25, and Route 25 Sea Cottage.
Route plan
Do Nugget Bridge before Misty if you want levels and extra catches; the Rival is the real pace check of the phase.
Route Notes
- The Nugget Bridge Rocket gives the Nugget before the recruitment battle; the robbed house Rocket gives TM28 Dig.
Wild Pokemon
| Area / subarea | Game | Method | Pokemon | Level | Odds | Condition / requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerulean City | FireRed | Good Rod | | Lv. 5-15 | 60% | Cerulean City Good Rod table. |
| Cerulean City | LeafGreen | Good Rod | | Lv. 5-15 | 20% | Cerulean City Good Rod table. |
| Cerulean City | FireRed | Good Rod | | Lv. 5-15 | 20% | Cerulean City Good Rod table. |
| Cerulean City | LeafGreen | Good Rod | | Lv. 5-15 | 60% | Cerulean City Good Rod table. |
| Cerulean City | FireRed/LeafGreen | Good Rod | | Lv. 5-15 | 20% | Cerulean City Good Rod table. |
| Cerulean City | FireRed/LeafGreen | Old Rod | | Lv. 5 | 70% | Cerulean City Old Rod table. |
| Cerulean City | FireRed/LeafGreen | Old Rod | | Lv. 5 | 30% | Cerulean City Old Rod table. |
| Cerulean City | FireRed/LeafGreen | Super Rod | | Lv. 15-25 | 15% | Cerulean City Super Rod table. |
| Cerulean City | FireRed | Super Rod | | Lv. 15-25 | 40% | Cerulean City Super Rod table. |
| Cerulean City | FireRed | Super Rod | | Lv. 25-35 | 4% | Cerulean City Super Rod table. |
| Cerulean City | LeafGreen | Super Rod | | Lv. 15-25 | 40% | Cerulean City Super Rod table. |
| Cerulean City | LeafGreen | Super Rod | | Lv. 25-35 | 4% | Cerulean City Super Rod table. |
| Cerulean City | FireRed | Super Rod | | Lv. 25-35 | 1% | Cerulean City Super Rod table. |
| Cerulean City | LeafGreen | Super Rod | | Lv. 25-35 | 1% | Cerulean City Super Rod table. |
| Cerulean City | FireRed/LeafGreen | Surf | | Lv. 5-10 | 60% | Cerulean City Surf slot. |
| Cerulean City | FireRed/LeafGreen | Surf | | Lv. 10-20 | 30% | Cerulean City Surf slot. |
| Cerulean City | FireRed/LeafGreen | Surf | | Lv. 20-30 | 5% | Cerulean City Surf slot. |
| Cerulean City | FireRed/LeafGreen | Surf | | Lv. 30-35 | 4% | Cerulean City Surf slot. |
| Cerulean City | FireRed/LeafGreen | Surf | | Lv. 35-40 | 1% | Cerulean City Surf slot. |
| Cerulean City House 3 | FireRed/LeafGreen | In-game trade | | Trade level | Trade | Trade Poliwhirl; received Pokemon may hold Fab Mail. |
| Route 24 | FireRed | Good Rod | | Lv. 5-15 | 60% | Route 24 Good Rod table. |
| Route 24 | LeafGreen | Good Rod | | Lv. 5-15 | 20% | Route 24 Good Rod table. |
| Route 24 | FireRed | Good Rod | | Lv. 5-15 | 20% | Route 24 Good Rod table. |
| Route 24 | LeafGreen | Good Rod | | Lv. 5-15 | 60% | Route 24 Good Rod table. |
| Route 24 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Good Rod | | Lv. 5-15 | 20% | Route 24 Good Rod table. |
| Route 24 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 10 | 10% | Route 24 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 24 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 8 | 4% | Route 24 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 24 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 12 | 1% | Route 24 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 24 | LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 12 | 10% | Route 24 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 24 | LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 13 | 10% | Route 24 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 24 | LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 14 | 5% | Route 24 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 24 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 7 | 20% | Route 24 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 24 | FireRed | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 8 | 4% | Route 24 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 24 | LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 8 | 1% | Route 24 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 24 | FireRed | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 8 | 1% | Route 24 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 24 | LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 8 | 4% | Route 24 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 24 | FireRed | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 12 | 10% | Route 24 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 24 | FireRed | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 13 | 10% | Route 24 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 24 | FireRed | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 14 | 5% | Route 24 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 24 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 11 | 10% | Route 24 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 24 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 13 | 5% | Route 24 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 24 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 7 | 20% | Route 24 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 24 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Old Rod | | Lv. 5 | 70% | Route 24 Old Rod table. |
| Route 24 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Old Rod | | Lv. 5 | 30% | Route 24 Old Rod table. |
| Route 24 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Super Rod | | Lv. 15-25 | 15% | Route 24 Super Rod table. |
| Route 24 | FireRed | Super Rod | | Lv. 15-25 | 40% | Route 24 Super Rod table. |
| Route 24 | FireRed | Super Rod | | Lv. 25-35 | 4% | Route 24 Super Rod table. |
| Route 24 | LeafGreen | Super Rod | | Lv. 15-25 | 40% | Route 24 Super Rod table. |
| Route 24 | LeafGreen | Super Rod | | Lv. 25-35 | 4% | Route 24 Super Rod table. |
| Route 24 | FireRed | Super Rod | | Lv. 25-35 | 1% | Route 24 Super Rod table. |
| Route 24 | LeafGreen | Super Rod | | Lv. 25-35 | 1% | Route 24 Super Rod table. |
| Route 24 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Surf | | Lv. 5-10 | 60% | Route 24 Surf slot. |
| Route 24 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Surf | | Lv. 10-20 | 30% | Route 24 Surf slot. |
| Route 24 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Surf | | Lv. 20-30 | 5% | Route 24 Surf slot. |
| Route 24 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Surf | | Lv. 30-35 | 4% | Route 24 Surf slot. |
| Route 24 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Surf | | Lv. 35-40 | 1% | Route 24 Surf slot. |
| Route 25 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Good Rod | | Lv. 5-15 | 20% | Route 25 Good Rod table. |
| Route 25 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Good Rod | | Lv. 5-15 | 20% | Route 25 Good Rod table. |
| Route 25 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Good Rod | | Lv. 5-15 | 60% | Route 25 Good Rod table. |
| Route 25 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 11 | 10% | Route 25 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 25 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 9 | 4% | Route 25 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 25 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 13 | 1% | Route 25 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 25 | LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 14 | 10% | Route 25 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 25 | LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 13 | 10% | Route 25 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 25 | LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 12 | 5% | Route 25 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 25 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 8 | 20% | Route 25 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 25 | FireRed | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 9 | 4% | Route 25 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 25 | LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 9 | 1% | Route 25 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 25 | FireRed | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 9 | 1% | Route 25 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 25 | LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 9 | 4% | Route 25 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 25 | FireRed | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 14 | 10% | Route 25 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 25 | FireRed | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 13 | 10% | Route 25 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 25 | FireRed | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 12 | 5% | Route 25 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 25 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 13 | 10% | Route 25 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 25 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 11 | 5% | Route 25 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 25 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | | Lv. 8 | 20% | Route 25 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 25 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Old Rod | | Lv. 5 | 70% | Route 25 Old Rod table. |
| Route 25 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Old Rod | | Lv. 5 | 30% | Route 25 Old Rod table. |
| Route 25 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Super Rod | | Lv. 15-25 | 15% | Route 25 Super Rod table. |
| Route 25 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Super Rod | | Lv. 15-25 | 40% | Route 25 Super Rod table. |
| Route 25 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Super Rod | | Lv. 20-30 | 40% | Route 25 Super Rod table. |
| Route 25 | FireRed | Super Rod | | Lv. 15-25 | 4% | Route 25 Super Rod table. |
| Route 25 | FireRed | Super Rod | | Lv. 25-35 | 1% | Route 25 Super Rod table. |
| Route 25 | LeafGreen | Super Rod | | Lv. 15-25 | 4% | Route 25 Super Rod table. |
| Route 25 | LeafGreen | Super Rod | | Lv. 25-35 | 1% | Route 25 Super Rod table. |
| Route 25 | FireRed | Surf | | Lv. 20-25 | 60% | Route 25 Surf slot. |
| Route 25 | FireRed | Surf | | Lv. 20-25 | 30% | Route 25 Surf slot. |
| Route 25 | FireRed | Surf | | Lv. 25-30 | 5% | Route 25 Surf slot. |
| Route 25 | FireRed | Surf | | Lv. 30-35 | 4% | Route 25 Surf slot. |
| Route 25 | FireRed | Surf | | Lv. 35-40 | 1% | Route 25 Surf slot. |
| Route 25 | LeafGreen | Surf | | Lv. 20-25 | 60% | Route 25 Surf slot. |
| Route 25 | LeafGreen | Surf | | Lv. 20-25 | 30% | Route 25 Surf slot. |
| Route 25 | LeafGreen | Surf | | Lv. 25-30 | 5% | Route 25 Surf slot. |
| Route 25 | LeafGreen | Surf | | Lv. 30-35 | 4% | Route 25 Surf slot. |
| Route 25 | LeafGreen | Surf | | Lv. 35-40 | 1% | Route 25 Surf slot. |
Trainers
| Trainer | Area / position | Team | Reward | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GruntTeam Rocket | Cerulean City | $544 | One-time or scripted battle. Map tile (33, 6); sight 0. | |
TerryRival | Cerulean City | $288 | One-time or scripted battle. Scripted map battle. | |
TerryRival | Cerulean City | $288 | One-time or scripted battle. Scripted map battle. | |
TerryRival | Cerulean City | $288 | One-time or scripted battle. Scripted map battle. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Cerulean City | $544 | One-time or scripted battle. Scripted map battle. | |
EthanCamper | Route 24 | $360 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (12, 19); sight 2. | |
ReliLass | Route 24 | $256 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (10, 22); sight 2. | |
TimmyYoungster | Route 24 | $224 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (12, 25); sight 2. | |
AliLass | Route 24 | $192 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (10, 28); sight 2. | |
CaleBug Catcher | Route 24 | $120 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (12, 31); sight 2. | |
ShaneCamper | Route 24 | $280 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (5, 21); sight 5. | |
GruntTeam Rocket | Route 24 | $480 | One-time or scripted battle. Scripted map battle. | |
FranklinHiker | Route 25 | $540 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (11, 4); sight 4. | |
JoeyYoungster | Route 25 | $240 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (18, 2); sight 2. | |
WayneHiker | Route 25 | $612 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (17, 7); sight 2. | |
DanYoungster | Route 25 | $272 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (22, 4); sight 2. | |
KelseyPicnicker | Route 25 | $300 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (22, 8); sight 2. | |
NobHiker | Route 25 | $468 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (27, 9); sight 3. | |
FlintCamper | Route 25 | $280 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (28, 4); sight 3. | |
ChadYoungster | Route 25 | $224 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (36, 4); sight 2. | |
HaleyLass | Route 25 | $208 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (42, 5); sight 3. |
Items And Hidden Items
| Item | Type | Area / direction | Coordinate | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fame Checker | Gift/scripted | Cerulean City: Scripted reward from Event Script Rival. | - | Scripted reward from Event Script Rival. |
| Rare Candy | Hidden item | Cerulean City: Hidden in Cerulean City; press A on the tile around (18, 7). | 18, 7 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| TM28 Dig | Gift/scripted | Cerulean City: Scripted reward from Event Script Grunt Defeated. | - | Scripted reward from Event Script Grunt Defeated. |
| Powder Jar | Gift/scripted | Cerulean City House 5: Scripted reward from Event Script Berry Powder Man. | - | Scripted reward from Event Script Berry Powder Man. |
| Nugget | Gift/scripted | Route 24: Scripted reward from Event Script Battle Rocket. | - | Scripted reward from Event Script Battle Rocket. |
| Pecha Berry | Hidden item | Route 24: Hidden in Route 24; press A on the tile around (19, 4). | 19, 4 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| TM45 Attract | Visible item ball | Route 24: Visible item ball in Route 24; check around tile (11, 4). | 11, 4 | HIDE ROUTE24 TM45 |
| Bluk Berry | Hidden item | Route 25: Hidden in Route 25; press A on the tile around (40, 3). | 40, 3 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| Elixir | Hidden item | Route 25: Hidden in Route 25; press A on the tile around (14, 2). | 14, 2 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| Ether | Hidden item | Route 25: Hidden in Route 25; press A on the tile around (58, 6). | 58, 6 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| Oran Berry | Hidden item | Route 25: Hidden in Route 25; press A on the tile around (33, 8). | 33, 8 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| TM43 Secret Power | Visible item ball | Route 25: Visible item ball in Route 25; check around tile (26, 2). | 26, 2 | HIDE ROUTE25 TM43 |
| S.S. Ticket | Gift/scripted | Route 25 Sea Cottage: Scripted reward from Event Script Bill Give Ss Ticket. | - | Scripted reward from Event Script Bill Give Ss Ticket. |
Boss Strategy
| Boss / branch | Team | Reward | Danger notes | Practical counters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TerryRival | $288 | The branch changes with your starter and is the guide's main repeated boss variable. | Plan for Pidgeot, Alakazam, Rhydon, and the final starter evolution, then adjust the last slot around your starter choice. | |
TerryRival | $288 | The branch changes with your starter and is the guide's main repeated boss variable. | Plan for Pidgeot, Alakazam, Rhydon, and the final starter evolution, then adjust the last slot around your starter choice. | |
TerryRival | $288 | The branch changes with your starter and is the guide's main repeated boss variable. | Plan for Pidgeot, Alakazam, Rhydon, and the final starter evolution, then adjust the last slot around your starter choice. |
Completion Checklist
- Clear the route plan for Cerulean City, Route 24, and Route 25 before moving to the next section.
- Check the wild table for FireRed/LeafGreen version splits, rod methods, Surf, Rock Smash, static Pokemon, gifts, trades, and event-only rows when present.
- Defeat or intentionally skip optional trainers; use VS Seeker notes where rematches are available.
- Sweep visible and hidden item rows, including key items, HMs, TMs, berries, fossils, and scripted gifts.
- Review boss cards and heal before any Rival, Gym Leader, Rocket Admin, Elite Four, Champion, or legendary encounter listed above.
Sources
pret/pokefirered:src/data/wild_encounters.json,src/data/trainers.h,src/data/trainer_parties.h,data/maps/*/map.json,data/maps/*/scripts.inc,data/scripts/item_ball_scripts.inc, andgraphics/trainers/front_pics.- Encounter odds use the FR/LG slot rates: land 20/20/10/10/10/10/5/5/4/4/1/1, Surf and Rock Smash 60/30/5/4/1, Old Rod 70/30, Good Rod 60/20/20, and Super Rod 40/40/15/4/1.
- Generation III mechanics apply throughout: abilities, natures, held items, double battles, and post-game National Dex data are active in these remakes.







