Appendix:FireRed and LeafGreen walkthrough/Section 6

This is the Bulbapedia walkthrough for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
These pages follow the remade Game Boy Advance iteration, not Pokémon Red and Blue. 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 Keigo Reward: $192 Weedle♂ Lv.16 No item Caterpie♂ Lv.16 No item Weedle♂ Lv.16 No item Camper Ricky Reward: $400 Squirtle♂ Lv.20 No item Picnicker Nancy Reward: $320 Rattata♀ Lv.16 No item Pikachu♀ Lv.16 No item Bug Catcher Elijah Reward: $240 Butterfree♂ Lv.20 No item Picnicker Isabelle Reward: $320 Pidgey♀ Lv.16 No item Pidgey♀ Lv.16 No item Pidgey♀ Lv.16 No item Camper Jeff Reward: $320 Spearow♂ Lv.16 No item Raticate♂ Lv.16 No item Trainers with a Vs. Seeker by their names, when alerted for a rematch using the item, may use higher-level Pokémon.

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

Items
Item Location Games Rare Candy Northeast hill, two steps north of the gap between ledges (hidden)  FR  LG  Sitrus Berry On the northwest hill (hidden)  FR  LG

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 FR LG Trade Spearow The same as the traded Pokémon One Fishing Magikarp FR LG 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 Max Ether Four steps south and one step west of the Pokémon Center entrance (hidden)  FR  LG  Vs. Seeker Pokémon Center; from the female Ace Trainer at the counter  FR  LG  Old Rod Northwest house, from the first Fishing Guru  FR  LG  Bike Voucher West-central building, from the Pokémon Fan Club Chairman  FR  LG  Stick Held by Ch'Ding, a Farfetch'd received through a trade  FR  LG  After clearing the S.S. Anne TM34 (Shock Wave) From Lt. Surge, after defeating him (requires Cut)  FR  LG

Pokémon Center

Visit the Pokémon Center and speak to the female Ace Trainer near the counter to receive the Vs. Seeker. This device draws the attention of any nearby Trainers that you previously defeated who would like a rematch. The battery is drained after each use and must be recharged, reaching full capacity after 100 steps have been taken. The device cannot be used in buildings or caves.

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. The Pokémon arrives holding a Stick, which boosts its critical hit ratio.

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 FR LG 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 Lava Cookie Far southeast of the truck, in the southeast corner; only accessible while the S.S. Anne is moored (hidden) (requires Surf)  FR  LG

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 Thomas Reward: $1296 Growlithe♂ Lv.18 No item Growlithe♂ Lv.18 No item Gentleman Arthur Reward: $1368 Nidoran♂ Lv.19 No item Nidoran♀ Lv.19 No item Lass Ann Reward: $288 Pidgey♀ Lv.18 No item Nidoran♀ Lv.18 No item Youngster Tyler Reward: $336 Nidoran♂ Lv.21 No item Trainers with a Vs. Seeker by their names, when alerted for a rematch using the item, may use higher-level Pokémon. B1F Trainer Pokémon Fisherman Barny Reward: $612 Tentacool♂ Lv.17 No item Staryu Lv.17 No item Shellder♂ Lv.17 No item Sailor Phillip Reward: $640 Machop♂ Lv.20 No item Sailor Huey Reward: $576 Tentacool♂ Lv.18 No item Staryu Lv.18 No item Sailor Dylan Reward: $544 Horsea♂ Lv.17 No item Horsea♂ Lv.17 No item Horsea♂ Lv.17 No item Sailor Duncan Reward: $544 Horsea♂ Lv.17 No item Shellder♂ Lv.17 No item Tentacool♂ Lv.17 No item Sailor Leonard Reward: $672 Shellder♂ Lv.21 No item Trainers with a Vs. Seeker by their names, when alerted for a rematch using the item, may use higher-level Pokémon. Deck Trainer Pokémon Sailor Trevor Reward: $544 Machop♂ Lv.17 No item Tentacool♂ Lv.17 No item Sailor Edmond Reward: $576 Machop♂ Lv.18 No item Shellder♂ Lv.18 No item Trainers with a Vs. Seeker by their names, when alerted for a rematch using the item, may use higher-level Pokémon. 2F Trainer Pokémon Fisherman Dale Reward: $612 Goldeen♂ Lv.17 No item Goldeen♂ Lv.17 No item Tentacool♂ Lv.17 No item Gentleman Brooks Reward: $1656 Pikachu♂ Lv.23 No item Lass Dawn Reward: $288 Rattata♀ Lv.18 No item Pikachu♀ Lv.18 No item Gentleman Lamar Reward: $1224 Growlithe♂ Lv.17 No item Ponyta♂ Lv.17 No item Trainers with a Vs. Seeker by their names, when alerted for a rematch using the item, may use higher-level Pokémon.

Items

Item Location Games 1F TM31 (Brick Break) Second cabin from the left  FR  LG  Great Ball Kitchen; in the lower left corner  FR  LG  Pecha Berry Kitchen; in the nearest trash can to the doorway (hidden)  FR  LG  Cheri Berry Kitchen; in the middle trash can (hidden)  FR  LG  Chesto Berry Kitchen; in the farthest trash can from the doorway (hidden)  FR  LG  2F Stardust Second cabin from the left  FR  LG  X Attack Fourth cabin from the left  FR  LG  HM01 (Cut) Captain's quarters; from the Captain, after helping him calm his nerves  FR  LG  B1F Hyper Potion In the hallway; in the trash can near the stairs to 1F (hidden)  FR  LG  Super Potion In the right-most cabin  FR  LG  Ether In the middle cabin  FR  LG  TM44 (Rest) Second cabin from the left  FR  LG

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 Super 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 TM31 (Brick Break). Turn the corner and continue on to reach the kitchen. Grab the Great Ball in the corner and inspect the three trash cans for any forgotten items. 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 Stardust, then visit the fourth room to pick up an X Attack. 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, though its low Defense still leaves it exposed to physical moves. His first 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:

Rival Blue S.S. Anne FireRed and LeafGreen Reward: $720 Types: Normal Flying Ability: Keen Eye Held item: None Pidgeotto♂ Lv.19 Tackle Normal   --       Gust Flying   --       Sand-Attack Ground   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Guts Held item: None Raticate♂ Lv.16 Tackle Normal   --       Tail Whip Normal   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Hyper Fang Normal   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Synchronize Held item: None Kadabra♂ Lv.18 Teleport Psychic   --       Confusion Psychic   --       Disable Normal   --       Kinesis Psychic   --       Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Blaze Held item: None Charmeleon♂ Lv.20 Scratch Normal   --       Growl Normal   --       Ember Fire   --       Metal Claw Steel   --

If the player chose Charmander:

Rival Blue S.S. Anne FireRed and LeafGreen Reward: $720 Types: Normal Flying Ability: Keen Eye Held item: None Pidgeotto♂ Lv.19 Tackle Normal   --       Gust Flying   --       Sand-Attack Ground   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Guts Held item: None Raticate♂ Lv.16 Tackle Normal   --       Tail Whip Normal   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Hyper Fang Normal   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Synchronize Held item: None Kadabra♂ Lv.18 Teleport Psychic   --       Confusion Psychic   --       Disable Normal   --       Kinesis Psychic   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Torrent Held item: None Wartortle♂ Lv.20 Withdraw Water   --       Bite Dark   --       Bubble Water   --       Water Gun Water   --

If the player chose Squirtle:

Rival Blue S.S. Anne FireRed and LeafGreen Reward: $720 Types: Normal Flying Ability: Keen Eye Held item: None Pidgeotto♂ Lv.19 Tackle Normal   --       Gust Flying   --       Sand-Attack Ground   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Guts Held item: None Raticate♂ Lv.16 Tackle Normal   --       Tail Whip Normal   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Hyper Fang Normal   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Synchronize Held item: None Kadabra♂ Lv.18 Teleport Psychic   --       Confusion Psychic   --       Disable Normal   --       Kinesis Psychic   --       Types: Grass Poison Ability: Overgrow Held item: None Ivysaur♂ Lv.20 PoisonPowder Poison   --       Sleep Powder Grass   --       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. Electric-type moves are super effective against Flying- and Water-type Pokémon, while Electric-type Pokémon are weak to Ground-type moves.

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 Attack lets it deal a good bit of damage with Thunderbolt. Use Ground moves like Dig for best results.

Vermilion Gym Trainers Trainer Pokémon Sailor Dwayne Reward: $672 Pikachu♂ Lv.21 No item Pikachu♂ Lv.21 No item Engineer Baily Reward: $1008 Voltorb Lv.21 No item Magnemite Lv.21 No item Gentleman Tucker Reward: $1656 Pikachu♂ Lv.23 No item Leader Lt. Surge Vermilion Gym FireRed and LeafGreen Reward: $2400 Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Soundproof Held item: None Voltorb Lv.21 Shock Wave Electric   --       Tackle Normal   --       Screech Normal   --       SonicBoom Normal   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: None Pikachu♂ Lv.18 Shock Wave Electric   --       Thunder Wave Electric   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Double Team Normal   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: None Raichu♂ Lv.24 Shock Wave Electric   --       Thunder Wave Electric   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Double Team Normal   --

After the battle, Lt. Surge awards you the Thunder Badge, which gives your Pokémon a slight Speed boost during battle and enables the use of Fly in the field. He also gives you TM34 (Shock Wave) as a prize.

The next destination is Route 11 to the east.

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