Phase 11 section
Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Routes 6, 5, Saffron, and Copycat Walkthrough
Open Saffron's stations and begin the Copycat pass errand. Exact HGSS encounters, trainers, items, puzzle route, version differences, and completion checks.
Open Saffron's stations and begin the Copycat pass errand. This combined guide never substitutes original Gold/Silver or Crystal data for the Nintendo DS remakes.
Source maps
Route 5, Route 6, Saffron, Route 6 Saffron Gatehouse, Route 5 Saffron Gatehouse, Saffron Fighting Dojo, Saffron Mr Psychic House, Saffron Magnet Train Station 1F, Saffron Magnet Train Station 2F, Saffron Silph Co HQ, Saffron Silph Co Rotom Room, Saffron Copycat House 1F, Saffron Copycat House 2F, Saffron Unused, Saffron Pokémon Center 1F, Saffron Pokémon Center 2F, Saffron Poké Mart, Saffron Gym, Saffron Silph Co Elevator, Route 5 Unused, Route 5 Underground Path Gate, Route 6 Underground Path Gate, Route 5 House, Saffron Magnet Train Station 2F Empty, Route 5 Underground Path.
Encounter rows47Trainer rows24Visible / hidden / trees1 / 2 / 0
Version scope
HeartGold and SoulSilver are labeled per row. Event-only and external-device content is never presented as normal retail progression.
Route Plan
Clear Routes 6 and 5, tour Saffron, visit Copycat, inspect the Magnet Train, collect Mr. Psychic's TM, and mark the Fighting Dojo and Silph Rotom room for their requirements.
Wild Pokémon
Version:
Each area below has its own table, split by encounter method. Standard rates merge every base slot for a species and are shown per time window: morning 04:00-09:59, day 10:00-19:59, night 20:00-03:59. Swarm, radio-broadcast, and Headbutt tables keep their own labeled rows, and every row carries HG/SS markers. Underlying slot odds: grass 20/20/10/10/10/10/5/5/4/4/1/1; Surf 60/30/5/4/1; Rods 40/30/15/10/5; Rock Smash 80/20; Headbutt 50/15/15/10/5/5.
Route 5
| Pokémon | Games | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | ||||
| Grass / cave floor | ||||||
 Oddish | HGSS | 13 | — | — | 60% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast. |
 Pidgey | HGSS | 13 or 15 | 40% | 40% | — | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast. |
 Bellsprout | HGSS | 13-14 | 30% | 30% | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast. |
 Meowth | HGSS | 13-14 | 20% | 20% | 30% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast. |
| Oddish | HGSS | 13 | — | — | 30% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast. |
| Pidgey | HGSS | 14 | 20% | 20% | — | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast. |
 Abra | HGSS | 12 or 14 | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast. | ||
 Gloom | HGSS | 15 | — | — | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast. |
| Swarm (post-National Dex daily announcement) | ||||||
| Pidgey | HGSS | 13 | 40% | Post-National Dex swarm replacement. | ||
| Radio — Hoenn Sound (Wednesday, post-National Dex) | ||||||
 Minun | HGSS | 13-14 | 20% | Hoenn Sound on Wednesday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5. | ||
 Plusle | HGSS | 13-14 | 20% | Hoenn Sound on Wednesday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5. | ||
| Radio — Sinnoh Sound (Thursday, post-National Dex) | ||||||
 Shinx | HGSS | 13-14 | 40% | Sinnoh Sound on Thursday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5. | ||
| Headbutt — common tree table | ||||||
 Hoothoot | HGSS | 11-13 | 50% | Common Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group. | ||
 Pineco | HGSS | 11-13 | 30% | Common Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group. | ||
 Combee | HGSS | 11-13 | 20% | Common Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group. | ||
| Headbutt — rare tree table | ||||||
| Hoothoot | HGSS | 14-16 | 80% | Rare Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group. | ||
| Combee | HGSS | 14-16 | 20% | Rare Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group. | ||
Route 6
| Pokémon | Games | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | ||||
| Grass / cave floor | ||||||
| Oddish | HGSS | 13 | — | — | 60% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast. |
| Bellsprout | HGSS | 13-14 | 30% | 30% | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast. |
| Meowth | HGSS | 13-14 | 20% | 20% | 30% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast. |
| Oddish | HGSS | 13 | — | — | 30% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast. |
| Pidgey | HGSS | 13 | 30% | 30% | — | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast. |
| Pidgey | HGSS | 14 | 20% | 20% | — | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast. |
| Abra | HGSS | 12 or 14 | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast. | ||
 Magnemite | HGSS | 15 | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm, Wednesday's Hoenn Sound broadcast, and Thursday's Sinnoh Sound broadcast. | ||
| Swarm (post-National Dex daily announcement) | ||||||
 Magikarp | HGSS | 40 | 100% | Super Rod. Post-National Dex swarm replacement. | ||
| Magikarp | HGSS | 20 | 65% | Good Rod. Post-National Dex swarm replacement. | ||
 Psyduck | HGSS | 10 | 60% | Surf. Post-National Dex swarm replacement. | ||
| Pidgey | HGSS | 13 | 40% | Post-National Dex swarm replacement. | ||
| Magikarp | HGSS | 10 | 15% | Old Rod. Post-National Dex swarm replacement. | ||
| Radio — Hoenn Sound (Wednesday, post-National Dex) | ||||||
 Linoone | HGSS | 13-14 | 20% | Hoenn Sound on Wednesday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5. | ||
 Whismur | HGSS | 13-14 | 20% | Hoenn Sound on Wednesday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5. | ||
| Radio — Sinnoh Sound (Thursday, post-National Dex) | ||||||
 Bidoof | HGSS | 13-14 | 20% | Sinnoh Sound on Thursday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5. | ||
 Buizel | HGSS | 13-14 | 20% | Sinnoh Sound on Thursday after the National Dex; replaces grass slots 2-5. | ||
| Surfing | ||||||
| Psyduck | HGSS | 5 or 10 | 90% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm. | ||
 Golduck | HGSS | 10 | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm. | ||
| Fishing — Old Rod | ||||||
| Magikarp | HGSS | 10 | 85% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm. | ||
 Poliwag | HGSS | 10 | 15% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm. | ||
| Fishing — Good Rod | ||||||
| Poliwag | HGSS | 20 | 60% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm. | ||
| Magikarp | HGSS | 20 | 40% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm. | ||
| Fishing — Super Rod | ||||||
| Poliwag | HGSS | 40 | 80% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm. | ||
| Magikarp | HGSS | 40 | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the announced daily swarm. | ||
| Headbutt — common tree table | ||||||
| Hoothoot | HGSS | 11-13 | 50% | Common Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group. | ||
| Pineco | HGSS | 11-13 | 30% | Common Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group. | ||
| Combee | HGSS | 11-13 | 20% | Common Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group. | ||
| Headbutt — rare tree table | ||||||
| Hoothoot | HGSS | 14-16 | 80% | Rare Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group. | ||
| Combee | HGSS | 14-16 | 20% | Rare Headbutt table; regular-tree selection depends on Trainer ID and tree group. | ||
Trainers
Teams are the exact source party records. Moves and held items appear only when the trainer format defines them. Reward = last party member level × 4 × trainer-class multiplier; double battles double the base payout where the engine applies it.
| Trainer | Location / order | Full team | Reward | Battle note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Psychic M FranklinSource trainer ID 230 | Saffron Gym • source tile (5, 24) | ₽1,504 | Single battle. | |
 Leader Sabrina SabrinaSource trainer ID 258 | Saffron Gym • scripted/system variant | ₽6,600 | Single battle. Trainer items: Full Restore, Full Restore, Full Restore. | |
 Medium RebeccaSource trainer ID 368 | Saffron Gym • source tile (25, 24) | ₽2,160 | Single battle. | |
| Medium DarcySource trainer ID 369 | Saffron Gym • source tile (5, 6) | ₽2,208 | Single battle. | |
| Psychic M JaredSource trainer ID 415 | Saffron Gym • source tile (25, 6) | ₽1,440 | Single battle. | |
 Twins Day & DaniSource trainer ID 598 | Route 6 • source tile (1303, 274) | ₽656 | Double battle. | |
 Camper VirgilSource trainer ID 599 | Route 6 • source tile (1291, 272) |
| ₽688 | Single battle. |
 Picnicker SelinaSource trainer ID 600 | Route 6 • source tile (1295, 285) |
| ₽672 | Single battle. |
 Leader Falkner FalknerSource trainer ID 712 | Saffron Fighting Dojo • scripted/system variant |
| ₽6,720 | Single battle. Trainer items: Full Restore, Full Restore, Full Restore. |
 Leader Bugsy BugsySource trainer ID 713 | Saffron Fighting Dojo • scripted/system variant |
| ₽6,240 | Single battle. Trainer items: Full Restore, Full Restore, Full Restore. |
 Leader Whitney WhitneySource trainer ID 714 | Saffron Fighting Dojo • scripted/system variant |
| ₽6,960 | Single battle. Trainer items: Full Restore, Full Restore, Full Restore. |
 Leader Morty MortySource trainer ID 715 | Saffron Fighting Dojo • scripted/system variant |
| ₽6,840 | Single battle. Trainer items: Full Restore, Full Restore, Full Restore. |
 Leader Pryce PryceSource trainer ID 716 | Saffron Fighting Dojo • scripted/system variant |
| ₽7,200 | Single battle. Trainer items: Full Restore, Full Restore, Full Restore. |
 Leader Jasmine JasmineSource trainer ID 717 | Saffron Fighting Dojo • scripted/system variant |
| ₽7,440 | Single battle. Trainer items: Full Restore, Full Restore, Full Restore. |
 Leader Chuck ChuckSource trainer ID 718 | Saffron Fighting Dojo • scripted/system variant |
| ₽7,200 | Single battle. Trainer items: Full Restore, Full Restore, Full Restore. |
 Leader Clair ClairSource trainer ID 719 | Saffron Fighting Dojo • scripted/system variant |
| ₽7,200 | Single battle. Trainer items: Full Restore, Full Restore, Full Restore. |
 Leader Brock BrockSource trainer ID 720 | Saffron Fighting Dojo • scripted/system variant |
| ₽6,840 | Single battle. Trainer items: Full Restore, Full Restore, Full Restore. |
 Leader Misty MistySource trainer ID 721 | Saffron Fighting Dojo • scripted/system variant |
| ₽7,200 | Single battle. Trainer items: Full Restore, Full Restore, Full Restore. |
 Leader Lt Surge Lt. SurgeSource trainer ID 722 | Saffron Fighting Dojo • scripted/system variant |
| ₽6,720 | Single battle. Trainer items: Full Restore, Full Restore, Full Restore. |
 Leader Erika ErikaSource trainer ID 723 | Saffron Fighting Dojo • scripted/system variant |
| ₽6,600 | Single battle. Trainer items: Full Restore, Full Restore, Full Restore. |
 Leader Janine JanineSource trainer ID 724 | Saffron Fighting Dojo • scripted/system variant |
| ₽6,600 | Single battle. Trainer items: Full Restore, Full Restore, Full Restore. |
| Leader Sabrina SabrinaSource trainer ID 725 | Saffron Fighting Dojo • scripted/system variant |
| ₽6,360 | Single battle. Trainer items: Full Restore, Full Restore, Full Restore. |
 Leader Blaine BlaineSource trainer ID 726 | Saffron Fighting Dojo • scripted/system variant |
| ₽7,440 | Single battle. Trainer items: Full Restore, Full Restore, Full Restore. |
 Leader Blue BlueSource trainer ID 727 | Saffron Fighting Dojo • scripted/system variant |
| ₽11,520 | Single battle. Trainer items: Full Restore, Full Restore, Full Restore, Full Restore. |
Items And Hidden Items
| Item | Method | Plain-English placement | Source tile |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM62 | Visible item ball | Pick up the item ball in the southwest part of Route 6. | 1291, 282 |
| Full Restore | Hidden / Dowsing MCHN | Use the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the northwest part of Route 5 Underground Path, 2 tiles west and 13 tiles north from the nearest source NPC. | 5, 14 |
| X Special | Hidden / Dowsing MCHN | Use the Dowsing MCHN on the ground in the east part of Route 5 Underground Path, 3 tiles south from the nearest source NPC. | 7, 30 |
Puzzles And Systems
Follow the route plan in order; source tiles in the item and trainer tables provide a QA anchor for every placed object.
Completion Checklist
- Visit all 25 mapped source subareas assigned here.
- Account for 47 random, Headbutt, Safari, Contest, static, gift, trade, or event rows across the per-area tables.
- Defeat or deliberately defer all 24 listed trainer records.
- Collect 1 visible items, 2 hidden items, and 0 Apricorn trees assigned here.
- Finish the stated story, puzzle, schedule, version, and event conditions before moving on.
Sources And Validation
- Primary source:
pret/pokeheartgoldcommit814275e4392cc21eef45a04e6dc8d980010ca2b7. - Layers: encounter banks, map headers, trainer parties, field events and scripts, Headbutt, Safari, Bug Contest, hidden items, Apricorns, phone/Pokégear, and Frontier engine data.
- Machine-readable validation report and trainer asset manifest.
Dex quick links
