Route 12
Route 12 connects Lavender Town to the north, Route 13 to the south, and Route 11 to the west. Wild Pokémon here: Pidgey, Oddish, Venonat, and Gloom (Lv 22–30). 7 trainers battle you here. Special: Snorlax (Lv 30).

Special Pokémon
- Snorlax (Lv 30): wake the one sleeping on Route 12 with the Poké Flute.
Pokémon, trainers and items
Tall grass
Fishing
Old Rod: Magikarp (Lv 5). Good Rod: Goldeen or Poliwag (Lv 10). Super Rod: Tentacool (Lv 5), Krabby (Lv 15), Goldeen (Lv 15), or Magikarp (Lv 15), each equally likely.
Trainers
| Trainer | Team | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Fisherman | Goldeen Lv 22, Poliwag Lv 22, Goldeen Lv 22 | ₽770 |
| Fisherman | Tentacool Lv 24, Goldeen Lv 24 | ₽840 |
| Jr.trainer♂ | Nidoran♂ Lv 29, Nidorino Lv 29 | ₽580 |
| Rocker | Voltorb Lv 29, Electrode Lv 29 | ₽725 |
| Fisherman | Goldeen Lv 27 | ₽945 |
| Fisherman | Poliwag Lv 21, Shellder Lv 21, Goldeen Lv 21, Horsea Lv 21 | ₽735 |
| Fisherman | Magikarp Lv 24, Magikarp Lv 24 | ₽840 |
Items
- TM16 Pay Day
- Iron
- Hyper Potion (hidden)
Getting there
- North: Lavender Town
- South: Route 13
- West: Route 11
Frequently asked questions
What Pokémon are on Route 12 in Pokémon Red?
Pidgey, Oddish, Venonat, and Gloom, at Lv 22–30.
What is the rarest Pokémon on Route 12?
Gloom, at 5.5% of encounters.
How many trainers are in Route 12?
7, the strongest with a Lv 29 Pokémon.
What items are in Route 12?
TM16 Pay Day, Iron, and Hyper Potion (some are hidden: press A facing the spot).