Ice Path Crystal · Johto landmark

The Ice Path is the frozen cave between Route 44 and Blackthorn City, home of Clair’s Gym. Its floors are covered with sliding ice that carries you until you hit an obstacle, and Strength boulders must be pushed into holes to make the route passable. HM07 Waterfall is found on the first floor.
- Wild Pokémon
- 6
- Items
- 11
- Trainers
- 0
- Needs
- Strength
Connects to: Blackthorn City · Route 44
Ice Path on the Johto map
Wild Pokémon
1F
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Swinub | IceGround | 21–23 | 40% | 40% | – |
Delibird | Ice | 21–23 | – | – | 40% |
Zubat | Poison | 22 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Golbat | Poison | 22–24 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
B1F
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Swinub | IceGround | 22–24 | 40% | 40% | – |
Delibird | Ice | 22–24 | – | – | 40% |
Zubat | Poison | 23 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Golbat | Poison | 23–25 | 29% | 29% | 29% |
Jynx | IcePsychic | 22 | 1% | 1% | – |
Sneasel | DarkIce | 22 | – | – | 1% |
B2F (Mahogany side), B2F (Blackthorn side)
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Swinub | IceGround | 23–25 | 40% | 40% | – |
Delibird | Ice | 23–25 | – | – | 40% |
Zubat | Poison | 24 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Golbat | Poison | 24–26 | 25% | 25% | 25% |
Jynx | IcePsychic | 22–24 | 5% | 5% | – |
Sneasel | DarkIce | 22–24 | – | – | 5% |
B3F
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Swinub | IceGround | 24–26 | 40% | 40% | – |
Delibird | Ice | 24–26 | – | – | 40% |
Zubat | Poison | 25 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Golbat | Poison | 25 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
Jynx | IcePsychic | 22–26 | 10% | 10% | – |
Sneasel | DarkIce | 22–26 | – | – | 10% |
Chances are the game’s encounter slots for each time of day: morning 4:00–9:59, day 10:00–17:59, night 18:00–3:59 (grass and caves 30/30/20/10/5/4/1, surfing 60/30/10). Where to find every Pokémon · Crystal vs Gold & Silver.
Items
| Item | How | Where |
|---|---|---|
| HM07 Waterfall | Item ball | 1F |
| PP Up | Item ball | 1F |
| Protein | Item ball | 1F |
| Iron | Item ball | B1F |
| Max Potion | Hidden | B1F |
| Full Heal | Item ball | B2F (Mahogany side) |
| Max Potion | Item ball | B2F (Mahogany side) |
| Carbos | Hidden | B2F (Mahogany side) |
| TM44 Rest | Item ball | B2F (Blackthorn side) |
| Ice Heal | Hidden | B2F (Blackthorn side) |
| NeverMeltIce | Item ball | B3F |
Hidden items can be found with the Itemfinder from Ecruteak City.
Tips
- HM07 Waterfall lies on 1F; using it outside battle needs the Rising Badge from Clair.
- Push the Strength boulders on B1F down the holes to create stopping points on the ice below.
- Swinub appears in the morning and day (40%) and Delibird only at night (40%).
- Jynx (morning and day) and Sneasel (night) appear from B1F, rising to 10% on B3F.
- NeverMeltIce lies on B3F, and TM44 Rest is on the Blackthorn side of B2F.
Walkthrough: Part 11: Ice Path, Blackthorn City and Clair
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FAQ
Where do you get HM07 Waterfall in Pokémon Crystal?
On Ice Path 1F, between Route 44 and Blackthorn City.
Where do you catch Sneasel in Pokémon Crystal?
In the Ice Path at night, from B1F down; it reaches 10% on B3F.
Where do you catch Jynx in Pokémon Crystal?
In the Ice Path in the morning or day, from B1F down; it reaches 10% on B3F.
What Pokémon can you catch in Ice Path in Pokémon Crystal?
6 species: Swinub, Delibird, Zubat, Golbat, Jynx, Sneasel.
Sources & picture credits
- Ice Path (Bulbapedia)
- pret/pokecrystal (decompiled game data and graphics)
- Map drawn from maps/IcePath1F.blk
- Map drawn from maps/IcePathB1F.blk
- Map drawn from maps/IcePathB2FMahoganySide.blk
- Map drawn from maps/IcePathB3F.blk
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against the game’s own scripts and Bulbapedia. Wild Pokémon and encounter chances for all three times of day, fishing, Headbutt and Rock Smash tables, items, trainers, gifts, trades and shops come from the pret/pokecrystal decompilation (pret/pokecrystal 3bc8daa417). Maps, sprites and the Johto and Kanto Pokégear maps are drawn by retrogameindex from the game’s own graphics in that decompilation (listed on the image gallery). Pokémon © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.









