Route 9 FireRed & LeafGreen · Route
Route 9 runs east from Cerulean City to Rock Tunnel. A cuttable tree blocks the start, and the route has many Hikers, Bug Catchers and Campers. You arrive after Misty, and it ends at Route 10.
- Wild Pokémon
- 4
- Items
- 5
- Trainers
- 9
- Needs
- Cut
Connects to: Cerulean City · Route 10
Route 9 on the Kanto map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | FireRed | LeafGreen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rattata | Normal | 14–17 | 40% | 40% |
 Spearow | Normal | 13–17 | 35% | 35% |
 Ekans | Poison | 11–17 | 25% | – |
 Sandshrew | Ground | 11–17 | – | 25% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
 PicnickerAlicia |  Oddish 18 Bellsprout 18Oddish 18Bellsprout 18 | ₽360 |
 HikerJeremy |  Machop 20 Onix 20 | ₽720 |
| HikerAlan |  Geodude 21Onix 21 | ₽756 |
 CamperChris |  Growlithe 21 Charmander 21 | ₽420 |
 Bug CatcherBrent |  Beedrill 19Beedrill 19 | ₽228 |
| Bug CatcherConner |  Caterpie 20 Weedle 20 Venonat 20 | ₽240 |
| HikerBrice | Geodude 20Machop 20Geodude 20 | ₽720 |
| PicnickerCaitlin |  Meowth 23 | ₽460 |
| CamperDrew | Rattata 19Sandshrew 19Ekans 19Sandshrew 19 | ₽380 |
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 |
|---|---|
| TM40 Aerial Ace | Item ball |
| Burn Heal | Item ball |
| Ether | Hidden |
| Rare Candy | Hidden |
| Chesto Berry | Hidden |
Hidden items sparkle with the Itemfinder.
Tips
- Ekans appears in FireRed and Sandshrew in LeafGreen.
- TM40 Aerial Ace and a Burn Heal lie on the ground.
- A hidden Rare Candy, Ether and Chesto Berry can be found.
- Hikers have Rock and Ground types, so Water and Grass moves help.
Walkthrough: Part 6: Rock Tunnel, Lavender Town and Celadon City
FAQ
Do I need Cut for Route 9?
Yes, a tree blocks the way east of Cerulean City.
Where is TM40 Aerial Ace?
On Route 9, in the south-west part.
Which version has Ekans on Route 9?
FireRed; LeafGreen has Sandshrew.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 9 in FireRed and LeafGreen?
4 species: Rattata, Spearow, Ekans, Sandshrew. FireRed only: Ekans. LeafGreen only: Sandshrew.
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).