Phase 5 section
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Cycling Road and Routes 16 to 18 Walkthrough
Cycling Road and Routes 16 to 18 section for the FireRed and LeafGreen walkthrough with source-backed wild Pokemon, trainers, items, hidden items, bosses, and route notes.
Wake the western Snorlax, collect Fly, sweep Cycling Road, and finish the Fuchsia west approach. This page is a standalone section for Phase 5: Soul Badge, with FireRed/LeafGreen source data for encounters, trainers, items, hidden items, and boss routing.
Source maps
Route 16, Route 16 House, Route 16 North Entrance 1F, Route 16 North Entrance 2F, Route 17, Route 18, Route 18 East Entrance 1F, and Route 18 East Entrance 2F.
Wild rows38 Trainers21 Items8
Route plan
Bring the Bicycle. Trainers here are dense and many are VS Seeker-compatible.
Route Notes
- Fly is in the Route 16 house behind Cut; it is easy to miss before Cycling Road.
Wild Pokemon
| Area / subarea | Game | Method | Pokemon | Level | Odds | Condition / requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 16 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor |  Doduo | Lv. 18 | 20% | Route 16 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 16 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Doduo | Lv. 20 | 10% | Route 16 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 16 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Doduo | Lv. 22 | 5% | Route 16 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 16 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor |  Raticate | Lv. 23 | 4% | Route 16 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 16 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Raticate | Lv. 25 | 1% | Route 16 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 16 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor |  Rattata | Lv. 18 | 10% | Route 16 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 16 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Rattata | Lv. 20 | 10% | Route 16 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 16 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Rattata | Lv. 22 | 5% | Route 16 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 16 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Rattata | Lv. 18 | 4% | Route 16 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 16 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Rattata | Lv. 18 | 1% | Route 16 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 16 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor |  Spearow | Lv. 20 | 20% | Route 16 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 16 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Spearow | Lv. 22 | 10% | Route 16 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 16 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Static encounter |  Snorlax | Lv. 30 | Static | One-time scripted encounter in Route 16. |
| Route 17 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Doduo | Lv. 24 | 20% | Route 17 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 17 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Doduo | Lv. 26 | 10% | Route 17 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 17 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Doduo | Lv. 28 | 5% | Route 17 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 17 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor |  Fearow | Lv. 25 | 4% | Route 17 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 17 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Fearow | Lv. 27 | 1% | Route 17 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 17 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Raticate | Lv. 25 | 10% | Route 17 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 17 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Raticate | Lv. 27 | 10% | Route 17 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 17 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Raticate | Lv. 29 | 5% | Route 17 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 17 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Rattata | Lv. 22 | 4% | Route 17 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 17 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Rattata | Lv. 22 | 1% | Route 17 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 17 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Spearow | Lv. 20 | 20% | Route 17 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 17 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Spearow | Lv. 22 | 10% | Route 17 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 18 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Doduo | Lv. 24 | 20% | Route 18 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 18 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Doduo | Lv. 26 | 10% | Route 18 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 18 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Doduo | Lv. 28 | 5% | Route 18 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 18 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Fearow | Lv. 25 | 10% | Route 18 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 18 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Fearow | Lv. 27 | 4% | Route 18 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 18 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Fearow | Lv. 29 | 1% | Route 18 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 18 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Raticate | Lv. 25 | 10% | Route 18 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 18 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Raticate | Lv. 29 | 5% | Route 18 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 18 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Rattata | Lv. 22 | 4% | Route 18 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 18 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Rattata | Lv. 22 | 1% | Route 18 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 18 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Spearow | Lv. 20 | 20% | Route 18 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 18 | FireRed/LeafGreen | Grass/cave floor | Spearow | Lv. 22 | 10% | Route 18 Grass/cave floor slot. |
| Route 18 East Entrance 2F | Version split | In-game trade |  Lickitung | Trade level | Trade | Trade Golduck and Slowbro. |
Trainers
| Trainer | Area / position | Team | Reward | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 LaoBiker | Route 16 | $580 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (16, 12); sight 1. | |
 KojiCue Ball | Route 16 | $672 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (14, 14); sight 1. | |
| LukeCue Ball | Route 16 | $696 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (12, 12); sight 1. | |
| RubenBiker | Route 16 | $560 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (8, 12); sight 1. | |
| HideoBiker | Route 16 | $660 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (10, 14); sight 1. | |
| CamronCue Ball | Route 16 | $696 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (6, 14); sight 1. | |
 Lea & JedYoung Couple | Route 16 | $812 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (30, 5); sight 1. | |
| Lea & JedYoung Couple | Route 16 | $812 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (31, 5); sight 1. | |
| VirgilBiker | Route 17 | $560 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (4, 18); sight 1. | |
| IsaiahCue Ball | Route 17 | $696 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (11, 15); sight 1. | |
| RaulCue Ball | Route 17 | $696 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (15, 24); sight 1. | |
| NikolasBiker | Route 17 | $580 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (18, 41); sight 1. | |
| BillyBiker | Route 17 | $660 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (7, 38); sight 5. | |
| JamalCue Ball | Route 17 | $624 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (2, 61); sight 4. | |
| ZeekCue Ball | Route 17 | $792 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (21, 61); sight 3. | |
| CoreyCue Ball | Route 17 | $696 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (18, 94); sight 1. | |
| WilliamBiker | Route 17 | $500 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (16, 134); sight 1. | |
| JaxonBiker | Route 17 | $580 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (4, 116); sight 1. | |
 JacobBird Keeper | Route 18 | $624 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (46, 14); sight 4. | |
| RamiroBird Keeper | Route 18 | $816 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (41, 15); sight 1. | |
| WiltonBird Keeper | Route 18 | $696 | VS Seeker/rematch-capable. Map tile (39, 12); sight 6. |
Items And Hidden Items
| Item | Type | Area / direction | Coordinate | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leftovers | Hidden item | Route 16: Hidden in Route 16; press A on the tile around (31, 13). | 31, 13 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| HM02 Fly | Gift/scripted | Route 16 House: Scripted reward from Event Script Woman. | - | Scripted reward from Event Script Woman. |
| Amulet Coin | Gift/scripted | Route 16 North Entrance 2F: Scripted reward from Event Script Aide. | - | Scripted reward from Event Script Aide. |
| Full Restore | Hidden item | Route 17: Hidden in Route 17; press A on the tile around (10, 53). | 10, 53 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| Max Elixir | Hidden item | Route 17: Hidden in Route 17; press A on the tile around (14, 157). | 14, 157 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| Max Revive | Hidden item | Route 17: Hidden in Route 17; press A on the tile around (4, 125). | 4, 125 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| PP Up | Hidden item | Route 17: Hidden in Route 17; press A on the tile around (4, 68). | 4, 68 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
| Rare Candy | Hidden item | Route 17: Hidden in Route 17; press A on the tile around (18, 83). | 18, 83 | Use the Itemfinder or check the described tile. |
Boss Strategy
No major boss card is assigned to this section.
Completion Checklist
- Clear the route plan for Cycling Road and Routes 16 to 18 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.