Route 11 FireRed & LeafGreen · Route
Route 11 is the road east of Vermilion City, leading to the entrance of Diglett's Cave and on to Route 12 through a gatehouse. Players usually pass through around the time they take on the Vermilion Gym or head for Lavender Town.
- Wild Pokémon
- 11
- Items
- 5
- Trainers
- 10
Connects to: Diglett’s Cave · Vermilion City · Route 12
Route 11 on the Kanto map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | FireRed | LeafGreen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Spearow | Normal | 13–17 | 35% | 35% |
 Drowzee | Psychic | 11–15 | 25% | 25% |
 Ekans | Poison | 12–15 | 40% | – |
 Sandshrew | Ground | 12–15 | – | 40% |
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | FireRed | LeafGreen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tentacool | WaterPoison | 5–40 | 100% | 100% |
| Rod | Pokémon | Lv. | FireRed | LeafGreen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rod |  Magikarp | 5 | 100% | 100% |
| Good Rod |  Krabby | 5–15 | 20% | 60% |
 Horsea | 5–15 | 60% | 20% | |
| Magikarp | 5–15 | 20% | 20% | |
| Super Rod | Krabby | 15–35 | – | 84% |
| Horsea | 15–35 | 84% | – | |
 Gyarados | 15–25 | 15% | 15% | |
 Psyduck | 25–35 | 1% | – | |
 Slowpoke | 25–35 | – | 1% |
Chances are the game’s encounter slots for each version (grass 20/20/10/10/10/10/5/5/4/4/1/1, surfing and Rock Smash 60/30/5/4/1, Old Rod 70/30, Good Rod 60/20/20, Super Rod 40/40/15/4/1). A dash means the Pokémon does not appear in that version here. Version exclusives · Where to find every Pokémon.
Trainers
| Trainer | Pokémon | Prize |
|---|---|---|
 YoungsterEddie | Ekans 21 | ₽336 |
 GamerHugo |  Poliwag 18Horsea 18 | ₽1,296 |
| YoungsterDillon | Sandshrew 19 Zubat 19 | ₽304 |
| YoungsterDave |  Nidoran♂ 18 Nidorino 18 | ₽288 |
| GamerJasper |  Bellsprout 18 Oddish 18 | ₽1,296 |
| GamerDarian |  Growlithe 18 Vulpix 18 | ₽1,296 |
 EngineerBraxton |  Magnemite 21 | ₽1,008 |
| YoungsterYasu |  Rattata 17Rattata 17 Raticate 17 | ₽272 |
| GamerDirk |  Voltorb 18Magnemite 18 | ₽1,296 |
| EngineerBernie | Magnemite 18Magnemite 18 Magneton 18 | ₽864 |
Prize money is four times the level of the trainer’s last Pokémon times the trainer class’s base rate (doubled in double battles). Use the VS Seeker to rematch trainers.
Items
| Item | How | Where |
|---|---|---|
| X Defend | Item ball | Route 11 |
| Great Ball | Item ball | Route 11 |
| Awakening | Item ball | Route 11 |
| Escape Rope | Hidden | Route 11 |
| Itemfinder | Gift | East Entrance 2F |
Hidden items sparkle with the Itemfinder.
In-game trades
Tips
- Drowzee is a common grass encounter in both versions and is a good early Psychic-type; Ekans is FireRed only and Sandshrew is LeafGreen only.
- The East Entrance gatehouse has an Aide who gives the Itemfinder once you have caught 30 Pokémon, and an NPC offering an in-game trade.
- The trade is Nidorino for Nidorina (nicknamed Nina) in FireRed, and Nidorina for Nidorino (nicknamed Nino) in LeafGreen.
- There are many trainers on this route, mostly Gamers, Youngsters and Engineers, so heal up before walking through the grass.
- Pick up the X Defend, Great Ball and Awakening lying on the ground, and check for a hidden Escape Rope.
Walkthrough: Part 6: Rock Tunnel, Lavender Town and Celadon City
FAQ
Where do I get the Itemfinder in FireRed and LeafGreen?
From the Aide on the second floor of the Route 11 East Entrance gatehouse, once you have caught 30 Pokémon.
Where is the entrance to Diglett's Cave?
The cave entrance is on Route 11, near the east side of Vermilion City.
Is there a trade on Route 11?
Yes. In the East Entrance gatehouse you can swap a Nidorino for a Nidorina in FireRed, or a Nidorina for a Nidorino in LeafGreen.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 11 in FireRed and LeafGreen?
11 species: Spearow, Drowzee, Ekans, Sandshrew, Tentacool, Magikarp, Krabby, Horsea, Gyarados, Psyduck, Slowpoke. FireRed only: Ekans, Horsea, Psyduck. LeafGreen only: Sandshrew, Krabby, Slowpoke.
Sources & picture credits
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against Bulbapedia and the game data. Wild Pokémon and encounter chances for both versions, items, trainers, gifts, trades and shops come from the pret/pokefirered decompilation (pret/pokefirered 037335f4c7). Maps and sprites © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, archived from the Bulbagarden Archives; the region maps are drawn from the game’s own map graphics (listed on the image gallery).