Kanto Route 22

Rival challenging the player

After departing Viridian City, Route 22 turns south at a line of trees before circling around the bottom of the treeline and passing north through a grassy patch of wild Pokémon. North of the patch, the route turns west, passing over a small hill as well as a small pond. Route 22 then turns south, hopping over a ledge into another patch of grass. Six paces to the south, Route 22 returns west, then north, passing through a hole in the fence outside the checkpoint building. To the northeast, the road goes through a break in a ledge before entering the building, emerging as Route 23 on the north side.

The ledge over the western grass patch causes the route path from Viridian to the Pokémon League building to become a westbound-only path. To return east, a ledge lines the bottom of the route, providing a pathway for Trainers to return to Viridian. The pathway, two paces wide, rejoins the route southwest of Viridian.

The rival (Blue in Generations I and III; Trace in Generation VII) makes two appearances to battle the player on this route, near the first grass patch.

• The first battle is optional and takes place near the start of the game after Oak's parcel is delivered. In Pokémon Yellow, it affects what Pokémon become part of Blue's team later in the game.
  • In Generation I, this battle becomes unavailable once the player has obtained the Boulder Badge.
  • In Generation III, this battle becomes unavailable once the player battles the rival in Cerulean City (regardless of winning or losing).
  • In Generation VII, this battle becomes unavailable once the player encounters Trace in Pewter City.
• The second battle takes place after the player has earned all eight Badges and is mandatory.

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the player can witness Giovanni abandoning Silver here during the Celebi event, presumably heading to Tohjo Falls.

Generation I

Pokémon	Games						Location	Levels	Rate
Rattata	R		B		Y		Grass	2-4	45%
Rattata	R		B		Y		Grass	3	10%
Spearow	R		B		Y		Grass	3, 5	10%
Spearow	R		B		Y		Grass	2, 4, 6	10%
Nidoran♀	R		B		Y		Grass	3-4	5%
Nidoran♀	R		B		Y		Grass	2-4	40%
Nidoran♀	R		B		Y		Grass	2, 4	25%
Nidoran♂	R		B		Y		Grass	2-4	40%
Nidoran♂	R		B		Y		Grass	3-4	5%
Nidoran♂	R		B		Y		Grass	2, 4	35%
Mankey	R		B		Y		Grass	3, 5	20%
Fishing
Magikarp	R		B		Y		Fishing Old Rod	5	100%
Poliwag	R		B		Y		Fishing Good Rod	10	50%
Goldeen	R		B		Y		Fishing Good Rod	10	50%
Poliwag	R		B		Y		Fishing Super Rod	15	50%
Poliwag	R		B		Y		Fishing Super Rod	5, 10, 15	90%
Poliwhirl	R		B		Y		Fishing Super Rod	15	10%
Goldeen	R		B		Y		Fishing Super Rod	15	50%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Generation II

Pokémon	Games						Location	Levels	Rate
Rattata	G		S		C		Grass	3	30%	30%	0%
Rattata	G		S		C		Grass	3-7	0%	0%	95%
Rattata	G		S		C		Grass	3,5-7	0%	0%	60%
Spearow	G		S		C		Grass	3,5	50%	50%	0%
Fearow	G		S		C		Grass	7	5%	5%	0%
Poliwag	G		S		C		Grass	3-4	0%	0%	40%
Ponyta	G		S		C		Grass	6	5%
Ponyta	G		S		C		Grass	6	5%	5%	0%
Doduo	G		S		C		Grass	4	10%	10%	0%
Surfing
Poliwag	G		S		C		Surfing	5-14	90%
Poliwhirl	G		S		C		Surfing	10-14	10%
Fishing
Poliwag	G		S		C		Fishing Old Rod	10	15%
Magikarp	G		S		C		Fishing Old Rod	10	85%
Poliwag	G		S		C		Fishing Good Rod	20	65%
Magikarp	G		S		C		Fishing Good Rod	20	35%
Poliwag	G		S		C		Fishing Super Rod	40	80%
Magikarp	G		S		C		Fishing Super Rod	40	20%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Generation III

Pokémon	Games						Location	Levels	Rate
Rattata	FR			LG			Grass	2-5	45%
Spearow	FR			LG			Grass	3, 5	10%
Mankey	FR			LG			Grass	2-5	45%
Surfing
Psyduck	FR			LG			Surfing	20-40	100%
Slowpoke	FR			LG			Surfing	20-40	100%
Fishing
Magikarp	FR			LG			Fishing Old Rod	5	100%
Poliwag	FR			LG			Fishing Good Rod	5-15	60%
Goldeen	FR			LG			Fishing Good Rod	5-15	20%
Magikarp	FR			LG			Fishing Good Rod	5-15	20%
Psyduck	FR			LG			Fishing Super Rod	15-35	5%
Poliwag	FR			LG			Fishing Super Rod	15-25	40%
Poliwhirl	FR			LG			Fishing Super Rod	20-30	40%
Slowpoke	FR			LG			Fishing Super Rod	15-35	5%
Gyarados	FR			LG			Fishing Super Rod	15-25	15%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Generation IV

Pokémon	Games						Location	Levels	Rate
Rattata	HG			SS			Grass	3	30%	30%	0%
Rattata	HG			SS			Grass	3-5, 7	0%	0%	95%
Spearow	HG			SS			Grass	3, 5	50%	50%	0%
Fearow	HG			SS			Grass	7	5%	5%	0%
Ponyta	HG			SS			Grass	6	5%
Doduo	HG			SS			Grass	4	10%	10%	0%
Surfing
Poliwag	HG			SS			Surfing	5-10	90%
Poliwhirl	HG			SS			Surfing	10	10%
Fishing
Poliwag	HG			SS			Fishing Old Rod	10	15%
Magikarp	HG			SS			Fishing Old Rod	10	85%
Poliwag	HG			SS			Fishing Good Rod	20	40%
Magikarp	HG			SS			Fishing Good Rod	20	60%
Poliwag	HG			SS			Fishing Super Rod	40	80%
Magikarp	HG			SS			Fishing Super Rod	40	20%
Headbutt Group A
Hoothoot	HG			SS			Headbutt	3-4	50%
Pineco	HG			SS			Headbutt	3-4	30%
Wurmple	HG			SS			Headbutt	3-4	20%
Headbutt Group B
Hoothoot	HG			SS			Headbutt	5-7	50%
Ledyba	HG			SS			Headbutt	5-7	30%
Spinarak	HG			SS			Headbutt	5-7	30%
Wurmple	HG			SS			Headbutt	5-7	20%
Special Pokémon
Linoone	HG			SS			Hoenn Sound	5	20%
Whismur	HG			SS			Hoenn Sound	3	20%
Bidoof	HG			SS			Sinnoh Sound	5	20%
Buizel	HG			SS			Sinnoh Sound	3	20%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Generation VII

Pokémon	Games						Location	Levels	Rate
Rattata	P			E			Grass	3-4	30%
Spearow	P			E			Grass	3-4	30%
Nidoran♀	P			E			Grass	3-4	20%
Nidoran♂	P			E			Grass	3-4	20%
Sea Skim
Poliwag	P			E			Sea Skim	3-4	45%
Poliwhirl	P			E			Sea Skim	3-4	10%
Magikarp	P			E			Sea Skim	3-4	45%
While riding a Flying Pokémon After becoming Champion
Spearow	P			E			Midair	3-56	60%
Fearow	P			E			Midair	3-56	40%
Rare Spawns
Charizard	P			E			Midair	3-56	-
Articuno	P			E			Midair	3-56	-
Zapdos	P			E			Midair	3-56	-
Moltres	P			E			Midair	3-56	-
Dragonite	P			E			Midair	3-56	-
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Generation I

Pokémon Red and Blue

Optional battle

If the player chose Bulbasaur:

Blue Route 22 Red, Green, and Blue Reward: $280
Types: Normal Flying Pidgey Lv.9 Gust Normal   --       Sand-Attack Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Fire Unknown Charmander Lv.8 Scratch Normal   --       Growl Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

If the player chose Charmander:

Blue Route 22 Red, Green, and Blue Reward: $280
Types: Normal Flying Pidgey Lv.9 Gust Normal   --       Sand-Attack Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Water Unknown Squirtle Lv.8 Tackle Normal   --       Tail Whip Normal   --       Bubble Water   --       Struggle Normal   --

If the player chose Squirtle:

Blue Route 22 Red, Green, and Blue Reward: $280
Types: Normal Flying Pidgey Lv.9 Gust Normal   --       Sand-Attack Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Types: Grass Poison Bulbasaur Lv.8 Tackle Normal   --       Growl Normal   --       Leech Seed Grass   --       Struggle Normal   --

Mandatory battle

Blue has one Potion per Pokémon, using it 12.5% of the time if their HP falls below 20%.

If the player chose Bulbasaur:

Blue Route 22 Red, Green, and Blue Reward: $3445

Types: Normal Flying Pidgeot Lv.47 Wing Attack Flying   --       Agility Psychic   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Whirlwind Normal   --       Types: Ground Rock Rhyhorn Lv.45 Fury Attack Normal   --       Stomp Normal   --       Horn Attack Normal   --       Tail Whip Normal   --       Types: Grass Psychic Exeggcute Lv.45 Leech Seed Grass   --       PoisonPowder Poison   --       SolarBeam Grass   --       Stun Spore Grass   --       Types: Water Flying Gyarados Lv.47 Dragon Rage Dragon   --       Hydro Pump Water   --       Bite Normal   --       Leer Normal   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Alakazam Lv.50 Psychic Psychic   --       Psybeam Psychic   --       Reflect Psychic   --       Recover Normal   --       Types: Fire Flying Charizard Lv.53 Flamethrower Fire   --       Slash Normal   --       Rage Normal   --       Leer Normal   --

If the player chose Charmander:

Blue Route 22 Red, Green, and Blue Reward: $3445

Types: Normal Flying Pidgeot Lv.47 Wing Attack Flying   --       Agility Psychic   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Whirlwind Normal   --       Types: Ground Rock Rhyhorn Lv.45 Fury Attack Normal   --       Stomp Normal   --       Horn Attack Normal   --       Tail Whip Normal   --       Type: Fire Unknown Growlithe Lv.45 Ember Fire   --       Take Down Normal   --       Leer Normal   --       Agility Psychic   --       Types: Grass Psychic Exeggcute Lv.47 Leech Seed Grass   --       PoisonPowder Poison   --       SolarBeam Grass   --       Stun Spore Grass   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Alakazam Lv.50 Psychic Psychic   --       Psybeam Psychic   --       Reflect Psychic   --       Recover Normal   --       Type: Water Unknown Blastoise Lv.53 Hydro Pump Water   --       Bite Normal   --       Skull Bash Normal   --       Withdraw Water   --

If the player chose Squirtle:

Blue Route 22 Red, Green, and Blue Reward: $3445

Types: Normal Flying Pidgeot Lv.47 Wing Attack Flying   --       Agility Psychic   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Whirlwind Normal   --       Types: Ground Rock Rhyhorn Lv.45 Fury Attack Normal   --       Stomp Normal   --       Horn Attack Normal   --       Tail Whip Normal   --       Types: Water Flying Gyarados Lv.45 Dragon Rage Dragon   --       Hydro Pump Water   --       Bite Normal   --       Leer Normal   --       Type: Fire Unknown Growlithe Lv.47 Ember Fire   --       Take Down Normal   --       Leer Normal   --       Agility Psychic   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Alakazam Lv.50 Psychic Psychic   --       Psybeam Psychic   --       Reflect Psychic   --       Recover Normal   --       Types: Grass Poison Venusaur Lv.53 Vine Whip Grass   --       PoisonPowder Poison   --       Razor Leaf Grass   --       Growth Normal   --

Pokémon Yellow

Optional battle

Blue Route 22 Yellow Reward: $280
Types: Normal Flying Spearow Lv.9 Peck Flying   --       Growl Normal   --       Leer Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Normal Unknown Eevee Lv.8 Tackle Normal   --       Tail Whip Normal   --       Sand-Attack Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Mandatory battle

Blue has one Potion per Pokémon, using it 12.5% of the time if their HP falls below 20%.

If Eevee evolved into Vaporeon:

Blue Route 22 Yellow Reward: $3445

Type: Ground Unknown Sandslash Lv.47 Slash Normal   --       Swift Normal   --       Fury Attack Normal   --       Poison Sting Poison   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Kadabra Lv.50 Psybeam Psychic   --       Psychic Psychic   --       Reflect Psychic   --       Recover Normal   --       Types: Grass Psychic Exeggcute Lv.45 Leech Seed Grass   --       Stun Spore Grass   --       PoisonPowder Poison   --       SolarBeam Grass   --       Type: Electric Unknown Magneton Lv.45 ThunderShock Electric   --       Thunder Wave Electric   --       Supersonic Normal   --       Swift Normal   --       Type: Fire Unknown Ninetales Lv.47 Ember Fire   --       Tail Whip Normal   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Roar Normal   --       Type: Water Unknown Vaporeon Lv.53 Hydro Pump Water   --       Aurora Beam Ice   --       Haze Ice   --       Acid Armor Poison   --