Route 8 FireRed & LeafGreen · Route
Route 8 is a busy path between Saffron City and Lavender Town. It has many trainers, including a double battle, and a fenced grassy field. The Underground Path entrance is on the west side, near Saffron, and you usually come here from Lavender Town or after Saffron opens up.
- Wild Pokémon
- 6
- Items
- 3
- Trainers
- 13
- Needs
- Cut
Connects to: Lavender Town · Saffron City · Underground Path
Route 8 on the Kanto map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | FireRed | LeafGreen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pidgey | Normal | 18–20 | 30% | 30% |
 Meowth | Normal | 18–20 | 30% | 30% |
 Ekans | Poison | 17–19 | 20% | – |
 Sandshrew | Ground | 17–19 | – | 20% |
 Vulpix | Fire | 15–18 | – | 20% |
 Growlithe | Fire | 15–18 | 20% | – |
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 |
|---|---|---|
 LassJulia |  Clefairy 22Clefairy 22 | ₽352 |
 GamerRich | Growlithe 24Vulpix 24 | ₽1,728 |
 Super NerdGlenn |  Grimer 22 Muk 22Grimer 22 | ₽528 |
| LassPaige |  Nidoran♀ 23 Nidorina 23 | ₽368 |
| Super NerdLeslie |  Koffing 26 | ₽624 |
| LassAndrea | Meowth 24Meowth 24Meowth 24 | ₽384 |
| LassMegan | Pidgey 19 Rattata 19 Nidoran♂ 19Meowth 19 Pikachu 19 | ₽304 |
| GamerStan |  Poliwag 22Poliwag 22 Poliwhirl 22 | ₽1,584 |
| Super NerdAidan |  Voltorb 20Koffing 20Voltorb 20 Magnemite 20 | ₽480 |
 TwinsEli & Anne · double battle | Clefairy 22 Jigglypuff 22 | ₽528 |
| TwinsEli & Anne · double battle | Clefairy 22Jigglypuff 22 | ₽528 |
 BikerRicardo | Koffing 22Koffing 22Grimer 23 | ₽460 |
| BikerJaren | Grimer 24Grimer 24 | ₽480 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Rawst Berry | Hidden |
| Lum Berry | Hidden |
| Leppa Berry | Hidden |
Hidden items sparkle with the Itemfinder.
Tips
- Growlithe is a FireRed encounter and Vulpix a LeafGreen one; Ekans and Sandshrew swap the same way.
- Cut is needed to reach the fenced grass and three hidden berries.
- Many Super Nerds and Gamers use Fire, Poison and Electric types.
- Heal up before you start, because trainers are close together.
Walkthrough: Part 6: Rock Tunnel, Lavender Town and Celadon City
FAQ
Which version has Growlithe on Route 8?
FireRed; LeafGreen has Vulpix.
Where are the hidden berries on Route 8?
In the fenced field reached with Cut: Rawst, Lum and Leppa Berries.
How many trainers are on Route 8?
Twelve, one of which is a double battle against the Twins.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 8 in FireRed and LeafGreen?
6 species: Pidgey, Meowth, Ekans, Sandshrew, Vulpix, Growlithe. FireRed only: Ekans, Growlithe. LeafGreen only: Sandshrew, 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).