Route 1 Crystal · Kanto route
Route 1 is the short grassy path between Pallet Town and Viridian City. In Crystal it is a late-game route with a twist: the wild Pokémon are only Lv2–6, but Schoolboy Danny and Cooltrainer Quinn field teams in the 30s, and a berry tree grows a Bitter Berry daily.
- Wild Pokémon
- 6
- Items
- 1
- Trainers
- 2
Connects to: Pallet Town · Viridian City
Route 1 on the Kanto map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rattata | Normal | 2–3 | 30% | 30% | 50% |
 Pidgey | Normal | 2–4 | 45% | 45% | – |
 Hoothoot | Normal | 2–4 | – | – | 45% |
 Sentret | Normal | 3 | 20% | 20% | – |
 Raticate | Normal | 6 | – | – | 5% |
 Furret | Normal | 6 | 5% | 5% | – |
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.
Trainers
| Trainer | Pokémon | Prize |
|---|---|---|
 SchoolboyDanny |  Jynx 31 Electabuzz 31 Magmar 31 | ₽248 |
 Cooltrainer♀Quinn |  Ivysaur 38 Starmie 38 | ₽456 |
Prize money is the trainer class’s base payout times the level of the trainer’s last Pokémon. Trainers with phone rematches call you when they want another battle; their teams grow as you progress.
Items
| Item | How |
|---|---|
| Bitter Berry | Berry tree Grows back every day |
Hidden items can be found with the Itemfinder from Ecruteak City.
Tips
- Hoothoot replaces Pidgey at night (45%), and a Lv6 Raticate can appear at night (5%).
- Sentret (20%) and Lv6 Furret (5%) appear only in the morning and during the day.
- Cooltrainer♀ Quinn uses Ivysaur and Starmie at Lv38 and pays 456.
- Schoolboy Danny’s Jynx, Electabuzz and Magmar are all Lv31.
- The berry tree grows a Bitter Berry every day.
Walkthrough: Part 21: Pallet Town, Viridian City and Blue
FAQ
What Pokémon are on Route 1 in Pokémon Crystal?
Rattata, Pidgey, Hoothoot and Sentret at Lv2–4, plus a rare Lv6 Furret by day and a rare Lv6 Raticate at night.
Are there trainers on Route 1 in Pokémon Crystal?
Yes, two: Schoolboy Danny with three Lv31 Pokémon and Cooltrainer♀ Quinn with Lv38 Ivysaur and Starmie.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 1 in Pokémon Crystal?
6 species: Rattata, Pidgey, Hoothoot, Sentret, Raticate, Furret.
Sources & picture credits
- Route 1 (Bulbapedia)
- pret/pokecrystal (decompiled game data and graphics)
- Map drawn from maps/Route1.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.