Route 4 Crystal · Kanto route

Route 4 runs from the eastern exit of Mt. Moon to Cerulean City. In Crystal it shares Route 3’s wild Pokémon, has a stretch of water at the Cerulean end with Goldeen and Seaking, and holds an HP Up in a Poké Ball plus a hidden Ultra Ball.
- Wild Pokémon
- 10
- Items
- 2
- Trainers
- 3
- Needs
- Surf
Connects to: Cerulean City · Route 3 · Mt. Moon
Route 4 on the Kanto map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rattata | Normal | 5–10 | 30% | 30% | 65% |
Spearow | Normal | 5 | 30% | 30% | – |
Raticate | Normal | 10 | 10% | 10% | 20% |
Ekans | Poison | 8 | 20% | 20% | – |
Zubat | Poison | 6 | – | – | 10% |
Arbok | Poison | 10 | 5% | 5% | – |
Sandshrew | Ground | 10 | 5% | 5% | – |
Clefairy | Normal | 6 | – | – | 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 |
|---|---|---|
Bird KeeperHank | Pidgey 12 Pidgeot 34 | ₽204 |
PicnickerHope | Flaaffy 34 | ₽170 |
PicnickerSharon | Furret 31 Rapidash 33 | ₽165 |
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 |
|---|---|
| HP Up | Item ball |
| Ultra Ball | Hidden |
Hidden items can be found with the Itemfinder from Ecruteak City.
Tips
- The HP Up is in a Poké Ball on the northern ledges.
- An Ultra Ball is hidden in the north-west, not far from the Mt. Moon exit.
- Bird Keeper Hank leads with a Lv12 Pidgey before his Lv34 Pidgeot.
- Surf at the Cerulean end for Goldeen (90%) and Seaking (10%).
- Clefairy (Lv6) appears at night at 5%, as on Route 3.
Walkthrough: Part 19: Diglett’s Cave to Pewter City and Brock
FAQ
What items are on Route 4 in Pokémon Crystal?
An HP Up in a Poké Ball and a hidden Ultra Ball.
Can you Surf on Route 4 in Pokémon Crystal?
Yes; the water at the east end has Goldeen Lv5–10 (90%) and Seaking Lv10 (10%).
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 4 in Pokémon Crystal?
10 species: Rattata, Spearow, Raticate, Ekans, Zubat, Arbok, Sandshrew, Clefairy, Goldeen, Seaking.
Sources & picture credits
- Route 4 (Bulbapedia)
- pret/pokecrystal (decompiled game data and graphics)
- Map drawn from maps/Route4.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.

















