Route 7 FireRed & LeafGreen · Route

Route 7 is a short route linking Celadon City and Saffron City, with an Underground Path building. You usually reach it through the Underground Path from Route 8 on the way to Celadon. It has no trainers.
- Wild Pokémon
- 6
- Items
- 1
- Trainers
- 0
Connects to: Celadon City · Saffron City · Underground Path
Route 7 on the Kanto map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | FireRed | LeafGreen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Meowth | Normal | 17–20 | 40% | 40% |
Pidgey | Normal | 19–22 | 30% | 30% |
Oddish | GrassPoison | 19–22 | 20% | – |
Bellsprout | GrassPoison | 19–22 | – | 20% |
Vulpix | Fire | 18–20 | – | 10% |
Growlithe | Fire | 18–20 | 10% | – |
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.
Items
| Item | How |
|---|---|
| Wepear Berry | Hidden |
Hidden items sparkle with the Itemfinder.
Tips
- Growlithe is a FireRed grass encounter and Vulpix a LeafGreen one.
- Oddish is in FireRed and Bellsprout in LeafGreen.
- A hidden Wepear Berry is in the grass.
- The Saffron side guard needs Tea before you can go through.
Walkthrough: Part 6: Rock Tunnel, Lavender Town and Celadon City
FAQ
Which Pokémon are on Route 7?
Meowth, Pidgey, Oddish or Bellsprout, and Growlithe (FireRed) or Vulpix (LeafGreen).
Are there trainers on Route 7?
No.
Why can't I enter Saffron from Route 7?
The gate guard wants a drink; get Tea in Celadon.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 7 in FireRed and LeafGreen?
6 species: Meowth, Pidgey, Oddish, Bellsprout, Vulpix, Growlithe. FireRed only: Oddish, Growlithe. LeafGreen only: Bellsprout, Vulpix.
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).






