Appendix:Red and Blue walkthrough/Section 6

This is the Bulbapedia walkthrough for Pokémon Red and Blue.
These pages follow the original Game Boy iteration, not Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. The guide for those games can be found here.

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Route 6

Route 6

Route 6 consists of a road running south from Saffron City and passing the southern end of the Underground Path on its way to Vermilion City.

Trainers

Trainer Pokémon Bug Catcher Reward: $160 Weedle Lv.16 No item Caterpie Lv.16 No item Weedle Lv.16 No item Jr. Trainer♂ Reward: $400 Squirtle Lv.20 No item Jr. Trainer♀ Reward: $320 Rattata Lv.16 No item Pikachu Lv.16 No item Bug Catcher Reward: $200 Butterfree Lv.20 No item Jr. Trainer♀ Reward: $320 Pidgey Lv.16 No item Pidgey Lv.16 No item Pidgey Lv.16 No item Jr. Trainer♂ Reward: $320 Spearow Lv.16 No item Raticate Lv.16 No item

Available Pokémon
Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Oddish R B Y Grass 13, 15-16 40% Bellsprout R B Y Grass 13, 15-16 40% Pidgey R B Y Grass 13, 15-16 35% Meowth R B Y Grass 10, 12, 14, 16 25% Mankey R B Y Grass 10, 12, 14, 16 25% 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.

Vermilion City

Vermilion City

Vermilion City is a popular port city located between Route 6 and Route 11. Vermilion Harbor sees many ships coming and going, including the S.S. Anne, which has recently arrived for its yearly visit on its voyage around the world.

Available Pokémon
Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Gift Pokémon Farfetch'd R B Y Trade Spearow The same as the Traded Pokémon One Fishing Magikarp R B Y Fishing Old Rod 5 100% 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.

Items
Item Location Games Old Rod Northwest house, from the first Fishing Guru  R  B  Bike Voucher West-central building, from the Pokémon Fan Club Chairman  R  B  After clearing the S.S. Anne TM24 (Thunderbolt) From Lt. Surge, after defeating him (requires Cut)  R  B  Later visit Max Ether Five steps east, two steps north of the Fan Club entrance, on the house (hidden) (requires Surf)  R  B

Fishing Guru 1

Visit the house in the northwest part of town to meet a Fisherman known as the Fishing Guru. Convince him that you love fishing as much as he does, and he rewards you with an Old Rod. This particular model is not the most impressive fishing rod, but it is useful for reeling in Magikarp.

Time for a Trade

Stop by the house in the middle of the city and speak to the girl inside. She is hoping to trade for a Spearow, and is willing to part with her Farfetch'd for one. Spearow are found nearly everywhere, but Farfetch'd is one of a kind.

Pokémon Fan Club

The building to the north of the Vermilion Gym is home to the Pokémon Fan Club. Speak to the Chairman and listen to his rambling thoughts to receive a Bike Voucher in appreciation. With this ticket, you can return to the Bike Shop in Cerulean City at any time and exchange it for a Bicycle. Riding a bike allows you to travel twice as fast as walking speed.

Vermilion Harbor

Available Pokémon
Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Fishing Magikarp R B Y Fishing Old Rod 5 100% 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.

S.S. Anne

S.S. Anne, 1F

S.S. Anne, B1F

S.S. Anne, 2F

S.S. Anne, 3F

The S.S. Anne is a popular luxury cruise ship that sails all around the world and visits Vermilion City once a year. This will not be a relaxing time, however, as there are many Trainers on board.

Trainers

1F Trainer Pokémon Gentleman Reward: $1260 Growlithe Lv.18 No item Growlithe Lv.18 No item Gentleman Reward: $1330 Nidoran♂ Lv.19 No item Nidoran♀ Lv.19 No item Lass Reward: $270 Pidgey Lv.18 No item Nidoran♀ Lv.18 No item Youngster Reward: $315 Nidoran♂ Lv.21 No item B1F Trainer Pokémon Sailor Reward: $630 Shellder Lv.21 No item Sailor Reward: $510 Horsea Lv.17 No item Shellder Lv.17 No item Tentacool Lv.17 No item Sailor Reward: $510 Horsea Lv.17 No item Horsea Lv.17 No item Horsea Lv.17 No item Sailor Reward: $540 Tentacool Lv.18 No item Staryu Lv.18 No item Fisherman Reward: $595 Tentacool Lv.17 No item Staryu Lv.17 No item Shellder Lv.17 No item Sailor Reward: $600 Machop Lv.20 No item Deck Trainer Pokémon Sailor Reward: $510 Machop Lv.17 No item Tentacool Lv.17 No item Sailor Reward: $540 Machop Lv.18 No item Shellder Lv.18 No item 2F Trainer Pokémon Fisherman Reward: $595 Goldeen Lv.17 No item Tentacool Lv.17 No item Goldeen Lv.17 No item Gentleman Reward: $1610 Pikachu Lv.23 No item Gentleman Reward: $1190 Growlithe Lv.17 No item Ponyta Lv.17 No item Lass Reward: $270 Rattata Lv.18 No item Pikachu Lv.18 No item

Items

Item Location Games 1F TM08 (Body Slam) Second cabin from the left  R  B  Great Ball Kitchen; in the farthest trash can from the doorway (hidden)  R  B  2F Max Ether Second cabin from the left  R  B  Rare Candy Fourth cabin from the left  R  B  HM01 (Cut) Captain's quarters; from the Captain, after helping him calm his nerves  R  B  B1F Max Potion In the right-most cabin  R  B  Ether In the middle cabin  R  B  TM44 (Rest) Second cabin from the left  R  B  Hyper Potion In the left-most cabin, on the bed's pillow (hidden)  R  B

1F

Turn to the right and take the stairs down to the lower floor.

B1F

This part of the ship is a dead-end hallway with five cabins. Visit the right-most room for a Max Potion and the middle room for an Ether. Pick up TM44 (Rest) in the fourth room from the stairs, then head back up to the main floor.

1F

Follow the hallway around to the front of the ship, and visit the second cabin from the left to get TM08 (Body Slam). Turn the corner and continue on to reach the kitchen. Inspect the three trash cans for any forgotten items, then leave the kitchen and climb the nearest stairs to reach the upper floor.

2F

The nearest doorway leads to the deck of the ship, where two Sailors are looking to battle. Step inside the second cabin from the left to get a Max Ether, then visit the fourth room to pick up a Rare Candy. When you approach the captain's quarters at the back of the ship, Blue is just leaving.

Rival Battle 4

He again leads with his Pidgeotto, so use Electric and Rock moves for best results. His Rattata has evolved into Raticate, with an increased Attack stat that allows it to deal even greater damage with Hyper Fang. Blue's Abra has evolved as well, and even though Psychic Pokémon like Kadabra are only vulnerable to Bug-type attacks, its low Defense leaves it exposed to physical moves. His first partner Pokémon has grown into its second stage as well. It is best to avoid pitting your own against it and use a Pokémon with a type advantage instead.

If the player chose Bulbasaur:

Blue S.S. Anne Red, Green, and Blue Reward: $1330 Types: Normal Flying Pidgeotto Lv.19 Gust Normal   --       Sand-Attack Normal   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Normal Unknown Raticate Lv.16 Tackle Normal   --       Tail Whip Normal   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Hyper Fang Normal   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Kadabra Lv.18 Teleport Psychic   --       Confusion Psychic   --       Disable Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Fire Unknown Charmeleon Lv.20 Scratch Normal   --       Growl Normal   --       Ember Fire   --       Leer Normal   --

If the player chose Charmander:

Blue S.S. Anne Red, Green, and Blue Reward: $1330 Types: Normal Flying Pidgeotto Lv.19 Gust Normal   --       Sand-Attack Normal   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Normal Unknown Raticate Lv.16 Tackle Normal   --       Tail Whip Normal   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Hyper Fang Normal   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Kadabra Lv.18 Teleport Psychic   --       Confusion Psychic   --       Disable Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Water Unknown Wartortle Lv.20 Tackle Normal   --       Tail Whip Normal   --       Bubble Water   --       Water Gun Water   --

If the player chose Squirtle:

Blue S.S. Anne Red, Green, and Blue Reward: $1330 Types: Normal Flying Pidgeotto Lv.19 Gust Normal   --       Sand-Attack Normal   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Normal Unknown Raticate Lv.16 Tackle Normal   --       Tail Whip Normal   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Hyper Fang Normal   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Kadabra Lv.18 Teleport Psychic   --       Confusion Psychic   --       Disable Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Types: Grass Poison Ivysaur Lv.20 Tackle Normal   --       Growl Normal   --       Leech Seed Grass   --       Vine Whip Grass   --

Despite his loss, he taunts you again as usual before walking away. Enter the captain's quarters to find him hunched over a trash can; it seems like he got seasick. Speak to him to help him out with a quick backrub and he will be feeling good as new. He gives you HM01 (Cut) to show his appreciation. This field move lets you chop down certain inconveniently-placed trees to reach new areas.

Be sure to collect all of the items on board before leaving, as the ship sets sail when you do. Use HM01 to teach Cut to a compatible Pokémon, then set out for the Vermilion Gym.

Vermilion City

Vermilion Gym

Vermilion Gym

VERMILION CITY
POKéMON GYM
LEADER: LT. SURGE
The Lightning American!

The Vermilion Gym specializes in Electric-type Pokémon. Not only are Ground-type Pokémon immune to Electric attacks, but Ground attacks deal serious damage to Electric Pokémon. Keep Water- and Flying-type Pokémon on the sidelines for now. The Gym Leader can be found in the back room, beyond a set of electronic doors. Reaching him requires challengers to flip two switches hidden randomly among the many trash cans. Once the first switch has been found, the second will be in an adjacent can. If the wrong can is inspected and there is no switch inside, the puzzle resets.

Lt. Surge leads with his Voltorb. Its Attack stat may be low, but Screech lowers the target's Defense so that it can deal an increased amount of damage. His Pikachu can paralyze the target with Thunder Wave, so be sure to bring a Parlyz Heal or two. Raichu's high Special lets it deal a good bit of damage with Thunderbolt. Use Ground moves like Dig for best results.

Vermilion Gym Trainers Trainer Pokémon Sailor Reward: $630 Pikachu Lv.21 No item Pikachu Lv.21 No item Rocker Reward: $500 Voltorb Lv.20 No item Magnemite Lv.20 No item Voltorb Lv.20 No item Gentleman Reward: $1610 Pikachu Lv.23 No item Lt. Surge Vermilion Gym Red, Green, and Blue Reward: $2376 Type: Electric Unknown Voltorb Lv.21 Tackle Normal   --       Screech Normal   --       SonicBoom Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Electric Unknown Pikachu Lv.18 ThunderShock Electric   --       Growl Normal   --       Thunder Wave Electric   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Type: Electric Unknown Raichu Lv.24 ThunderShock Electric   --       Growl Normal   --       Thunderbolt Electric   --       Struggle Normal   --

After the battle, Lt. Surge awards you the Thunder Badge, which gives your Pokémon a slight Defense boost during battle and enables the use of Fly in the field. He also gives you TM24 (Thunderbolt) as a prize.

The next destination is Route 11 to the east.

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