Route 17 FireRed & LeafGreen · Route
Route 17 is the Cycling Road, a long bridge-road between Route 16 and Route 18 that you can only travel with a Bicycle. It is lined with Bikers and Cue Balls, and you pass through it on the way from Celadon City to Fuchsia City.
- Wild Pokémon
- 5
- Items
- 5
- Trainers
- 10
- Needs
- Bicycle
Connects to: Route 16 · Route 18
Route 17 on the Kanto map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | FireRed | LeafGreen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Doduo | Normal | 24–28 | 35% | 35% |
 Spearow | Normal | 20–22 | 30% | 30% |
 Raticate | Normal | 25–29 | 25% | 25% |
 Rattata | Normal | 22 | 5% | 5% |
 Fearow | Normal | 25–27 | 5% | 5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
 BikerVirgil |  Weezing 28 Koffing 28Weezing 28 | ₽560 |
 Cue BallIsaiah |  Machop 29 Machamp 29 | ₽696 |
| Cue BallRaul |  Mankey 29 Primeape 29 | ₽696 |
| BikerNikolas |  Voltorb 29Voltorb 29 | ₽580 |
| BikerBilly |  Muk 33 | ₽660 |
| Cue BallJamal | Mankey 26Mankey 26Machamp 26Machop 26 | ₽624 |
| Cue BallZeek |  Machoke 33 | ₽792 |
| Cue BallCorey | Primeape 29Machoke 29 | ₽696 |
| BikerWilliam | Koffing 25Weezing 25Koffing 25Koffing 25Weezing 25 | ₽500 |
| BikerJaxon | Weezing 29Muk 29 | ₽580 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Rare Candy | Hidden |
| Full Restore | Hidden |
| PP Up | Hidden |
| Max Revive | Hidden |
| Max Elixir | Hidden |
Hidden items sparkle with the Itemfinder.
Tips
- You need the Bicycle, which you get by trading the Bike Voucher from the Vermilion Pokémon Fan Club at the Cerulean City bike shop.
- Several hidden items are along the road: a Rare Candy, a Full Restore, a Max Revive, a Max Elixir and a PP Up, so bring the Itemfinder.
- Doduo and Spearow are the most common wild Pokémon, followed by Raticate, with Rattata and Fearow as rare finds, and these are the same in both versions.
- Cue Ball Zeek and Biker Billy each have a single strong Pokémon, while the others use several weaker ones.
- Expect a lot of trainers in a row, so stock up on Potions and Antidotes before riding in.
Walkthrough: Part 10: Silph Co. and Sabrina
FAQ
Do I need a Bicycle for Route 17?
Yes, the Cycling Road can only be entered while riding a Bicycle.
Where do I get the Bicycle?
Show the Bike Voucher from the Vermilion Pokémon Fan Club chairman to the Cerulean City bike shop.
What hidden items are on Route 17?
A Rare Candy, Full Restore, PP Up, Max Revive and Max Elixir.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 17 in FireRed and LeafGreen?
5 species: Doduo, Spearow, Raticate, Rattata, Fearow.
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).