Phase 3 section
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Diglett's Cave, Route 11, and Flash Cleanup Walkthrough
Diglett's Cave, Route 11, and Flash Cleanup section for the FireRed and LeafGreen walkthrough with source-backed wild Pokemon, trainers, items, hidden items, bosses, and route notes.
Use Diglett's Cave to reach Route 2's east side, collect Flash if you meet the Pokedex requirement, and sweep Route 11. This page is a standalone section for Phase 3: Thunder Badge, with FireRed/LeafGreen source data for encounters, trainers, items, hidden items, and boss routing.
Source maps
Digletts Cave South Entrance, Digletts Cave B1F, Digletts Cave North Entrance, Route 11, Route 11 East Entrance 1F, Route 11 East Entrance 2F, Route 2 East Building, and Route 2 House.
Wild rows51 Trainers10 Items6
Route plan
Diglett and Dugtrio are also the cleanest Lt. Surge insurance if you do this before the Gym.
Route Notes
- HM05 Flash comes from Oak's aide after owning enough Pokemon; Itemfinder comes from another aide on Route 11's gate.
Wild Pokemon
| Area / subarea | Game | Method | Pokemon | Level | Odds | Condition / requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digletts Cave B1F | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor |  Diglett | Lv. 18 | 20% | Digletts Cave B1F Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Digletts Cave B1F | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Diglett | Lv. 19 | 20% | Digletts Cave B1F Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Digletts Cave B1F | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Diglett | Lv. 17 | 10% | Digletts Cave B1F Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Digletts Cave B1F | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Diglett | Lv. 15 | 10% | Digletts Cave B1F Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Digletts Cave B1F | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Diglett | Lv. 16 | 10% | Digletts Cave B1F Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Digletts Cave B1F | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Diglett | Lv. 20 | 10% | Digletts Cave B1F Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Digletts Cave B1F | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Diglett | Lv. 21 | 5% | Digletts Cave B1F Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Digletts Cave B1F | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Diglett | Lv. 22 | 5% | Digletts Cave B1F Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Digletts Cave B1F | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Diglett | Lv. 17 | 4% | Digletts Cave B1F Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Digletts Cave B1F | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Diglett | Lv. 17 | 1% | Digletts Cave B1F Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Digletts Cave B1F | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor |  Dugtrio | Lv. 29 | 4% | Digletts Cave B1F Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Digletts Cave B1F | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Dugtrio | Lv. 31 | 1% | Digletts Cave B1F Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 11 | FireRed | Good Rod |  Horsea | Lv. 5-15 | 60% | Route 11 Good Rod table. |
| Route 11 | LeafGreen | Good Rod | Horsea | Lv. 5-15 | 20% | Route 11 Good Rod table. |
| Route 11 | FireRed | Good Rod |  Krabby | Lv. 5-15 | 20% | Route 11 Good Rod table. |
| Route 11 | LeafGreen | Good Rod | Krabby | Lv. 5-15 | 60% | Route 11 Good Rod table. |
| Route 11 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Good Rod |  Magikarp | Lv. 5-15 | 20% | Route 11 Good Rod table. |
| Route 11 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor |  Drowzee | Lv. 11 | 10% | Route 11 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 11 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Drowzee | Lv. 13 | 10% | Route 11 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 11 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Drowzee | Lv. 15 | 4% | Route 11 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 11 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Drowzee | Lv. 15 | 1% | Route 11 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 11 | FireRed | Grass/cave floor |  Ekans | Lv. 14 | 20% | Route 11 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 11 | FireRed | Grass/cave floor | Ekans | Lv. 12 | 10% | Route 11 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 11 | FireRed | Grass/cave floor | Ekans | Lv. 15 | 5% | Route 11 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 11 | FireRed | Grass/cave floor | Ekans | Lv. 12 | 4% | Route 11 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 11 | FireRed | Grass/cave floor | Ekans | Lv. 12 | 1% | Route 11 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 11 | LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor |  Sandshrew | Lv. 14 | 20% | Route 11 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 11 | LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Sandshrew | Lv. 12 | 10% | Route 11 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 11 | LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Sandshrew | Lv. 15 | 5% | Route 11 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 11 | LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Sandshrew | Lv. 12 | 4% | Route 11 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 11 | LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Sandshrew | Lv. 12 | 1% | Route 11 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 11 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor |  Spearow | Lv. 15 | 20% | Route 11 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 11 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Spearow | Lv. 13 | 10% | Route 11 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 11 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Spearow | Lv. 17 | 5% | Route 11 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 11 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Old Rod | Magikarp | Lv. 5 | 70% | Route 11 Old Rod table. |
| Route 11 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Old Rod | Magikarp | Lv. 5 | 30% | Route 11 Old Rod table. |
| Route 11 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Super Rod |  Gyarados | Lv. 15-25 | 15% | Route 11 Super Rod table. |
| Route 11 | FireRed | Super Rod | Horsea | Lv. 15-25 | 40% | Route 11 Super Rod table. |
| Route 11 | FireRed | Super Rod | Horsea | Lv. 25-35 | 4% | Route 11 Super Rod table. |
| Route 11 | LeafGreen | Super Rod | Krabby | Lv. 15-25 | 40% | Route 11 Super Rod table. |
| Route 11 | LeafGreen | Super Rod | Krabby | Lv. 25-35 | 4% | Route 11 Super Rod table. |
| Route 11 | FireRed | Super Rod |  Psyduck | Lv. 25-35 | 1% | Route 11 Super Rod table. |
| Route 11 | LeafGreen | Super Rod |  Slowpoke | Lv. 25-35 | 1% | Route 11 Super Rod table. |
| Route 11 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Surf |  Tentacool | Lv. 5-10 | 60% | Route 11 Surf slot. |
| Route 11 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Surf | Tentacool | Lv. 10-20 | 30% | Route 11 Surf slot. |
| Route 11 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Surf | Tentacool | Lv. 20-30 | 5% | Route 11 Surf slot. |
| Route 11 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Surf | Tentacool | Lv. 30-35 | 4% | Route 11 Surf slot. |
| Route 11 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Surf | Tentacool | Lv. 35-40 | 1% | Route 11 Surf slot. |
| Route 11 East Entrance 2F | Version split | In-game trade |  Nidorina | Trade level | Trade | Trade Nidorino and Nidorina. |
| Route 11 East Entrance 2F | Version split | In-game trade |  Nidorino | Trade level | Trade | Trade Nidorino and Nidorina. |
| Route 2 House | FireRed/LeafGreen | In-game trade |  Mr. Mime | Trade level | Trade | Trade Abra. |
Trainers
| Trainer | Area / position | Team | Reward | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 EddieYoungster | Route 11 | $336 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (19, 8); sight 4. | |
 HugoGamer | Route 11 | $1296 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (16, 17); sight 1. | |
| DillonYoungster | Route 11 | $304 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (31, 8); sight 4. | |
| DaveYoungster | Route 11 | $288 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (28, 10); sight 1. | |
| JasperGamer | Route 11 | $1296 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (38, 15); sight 1. | |
| DarianGamer | Route 11 | $1296 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (50, 4); sight 1. | |
 BraxtonEngineer | Route 11 | $1008 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (42, 8); sight 4. | |
| YasuYoungster | Route 11 | $272 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (50, 14); sight 1. | |
| DirkGamer | Route 11 | $1296 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (57, 16); sight 1. | |
| BernieEngineer | Route 11 | $864 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (32, 18); sight 6. |
Items And Hidden Items
| Item | Type | Area / direction | Coordinate | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awakening | Visible item ball | Route 11: Visible item ball in Route 11; check around tile (13, 3). | 13, 3 | HIDE ROUTE11 AWAKENING |
| Escape Rope | Hidden item | Route 11: Hidden in Route 11; press A on the tile around (58, 5). | 58, 5 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| Great Ball | Visible item ball | Route 11: Visible item ball in Route 11; check around tile (63, 13). | 63, 13 | HIDE ROUTE11 GREAT BALL |
| X Defend | Visible item ball | Route 11: Visible item ball in Route 11; check around tile (42, 12). | 42, 12 | HIDE ROUTE11 X DEFEND |
| Itemfinder | Gift/scripted | Route 11 East Entrance 2F: Scripted reward from Event Script Aide. | - | Scripted reward from Event Script Aide. |
| HM05 Flash | Gift/scripted | Route 2 East Building: Scripted reward from Event Script Aide. | - | Scripted reward from Event Script Aide. |
Boss Strategy
No major boss card is assigned to this section.
Completion Checklist
- Clear the route plan for Diglett's Cave, Route 11, and Flash Cleanup 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.