Victory Road FireRed & LeafGreen · Dungeon

Victory Road is the final cave between Route 23 and the Indigo Plateau. You arrive after beating all eight Gym Leaders and clearing the badge gates on Route 23, and it is a three-floor maze with boulder puzzles and the toughest wild Pokémon in Kanto so far. The trainers here use level 40-plus teams, so it is a good test before the Elite Four.
- Wild Pokémon
- 10
- Items
- 10
- Trainers
- 13
- Needs
- Strength
Connects to: Route 23
Victory Road on the Kanto map
Wild Pokémon
1F, 3F
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | FireRed | LeafGreen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Onix | RockGround | 40–46 | 30% | 30% |
Machop | Fighting | 32 | 20% | 20% |
Geodude | RockGround | 32 | 20% | 20% |
Zubat | Poison | 32 | 10% | 10% |
Golbat | Poison | 44 | 5% | 5% |
Machoke | Fighting | 44–46 | 5% | 5% |
Marowak | Ground | 44–46 | 5% | 5% |
Arbok | Poison | 44 | 5% | – |
Sandslash | Ground | 44 | – | 5% |
2F
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | FireRed | LeafGreen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Machop | Fighting | 34 | 20% | 20% |
Geodude | RockGround | 34 | 20% | 20% |
Onix | RockGround | 45–48 | 20% | 20% |
Zubat | Poison | 34 | 10% | 10% |
Primeape | Fighting | 42 | 10% | 10% |
Golbat | Poison | 46 | 5% | 5% |
Machoke | Fighting | 46–48 | 5% | 5% |
Marowak | Ground | 46–48 | 5% | 5% |
Arbok | Poison | 46 | 5% | – |
Sandslash | Ground | 46 | – | 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 | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
CooltrainerRolando | Raticate 42 Ivysaur 42 Wartortle 42 Charmeleon 42 Charizard 42 | ₽1,512 | 1F |
CooltrainerNaomi | Persian 42 Ponyta 42 Rapidash 42 Vulpix 42 Ninetales 42 | ₽1,512 | 1F |
PokéManiacDawson | Charmeleon 40 Lapras 40 Lickitung 40 | ₽1,920 | 2F |
Black BeltDaisuke | Machoke 43 Machop 43 Machoke 43 | ₽1,032 | 2F |
JugglerNelson | Drowzee 41 Hypno 41 Kadabra 41 Kadabra 41 | ₽1,640 | 2F |
TamerVincent | Persian 44 Golduck 44 | ₽1,760 | 2F |
JugglerGregory | Mr. Mime 48 | ₽1,920 | 2F |
CooltrainerGeorge | Exeggutor 42 Sandslash 42 Cloyster 42 Electrode 42 Arcanine 42 | ₽1,512 | 3F |
CooltrainerAlexa | Clefairy 42 Jigglypuff 42 Persian 42 Dewgong 42 Chansey 42 | ₽1,512 | 3F |
CooltrainerColby | Kingler 41 Poliwhirl 42 Tentacruel 42 Seadra 42 Blastoise 43 | ₽1,548 | 3F |
CooltrainerCaroline | Bellsprout 42 Weepinbell 42 Victreebel 42 Paras 42 Parasect 42 | ₽1,512 | 3F |
Cool CoupleRay & Tyra · double battle | Nidoqueen 45 Nidoking 45 | ₽2,160 | 3F |
Cool CoupleRay & Tyra · double battle | Nidoqueen 45 Nidoking 45 | ₽2,160 | 3F |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rare Candy | Item ball | 1F |
| TM02 Dragon Claw | Item ball | 1F |
| Ultra Ball | Hidden | 1F |
| Full Restore | Hidden | 1F |
| Guard Spec. | Item ball | 2F |
| TM07 Hail | Item ball | 2F |
| Full Heal | Item ball | 2F |
| TM37 Sandstorm | Item ball | 2F |
| Max Revive | Item ball | 3F |
| TM50 Overheat | Item ball | 3F |
Hidden items sparkle with the Itemfinder.
Tips
- You need Strength to push boulders onto the floor switches and across gaps, so make sure a Pokémon in your party knows it before you enter.
- Wild Pokémon include Onix, Machoke, Marowak and Golbat; version differences are Arbok in FireRed and Sandslash in LeafGreen.
- Several trainers are Cooltrainers with five-Pokémon teams, plus a double battle with Ray & Tyra, so heal often.
- Useful items include a Rare Candy and TM02 Dragon Claw on 1F, TM07 Hail and TM37 Sandstorm on 2F, TM50 Overheat on 3F, and hidden Full Restore and Ultra Ball on 1F.
- Bring a team ready for the Elite Four, since there is no Pokémon Center inside; use Repels if you only want to reach the Plateau.
Walkthrough: Part 14: Victory Road, the Elite Four and the Champion
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FAQ
Do I need Strength for Victory Road?
Yes, to move the boulders onto the floor switches and open the path.
Which Pokémon differ between FireRed and LeafGreen in Victory Road?
FireRed has Arbok, while LeafGreen has Sandslash.
What items can I find in Victory Road?
Rare Candy, TM02 Dragon Claw, TM07 Hail, TM37 Sandstorm, TM50 Overheat, Full Restore, Max Revive and more.
What Pokémon can you catch in Victory Road in FireRed and LeafGreen?
10 species: Onix, Machop, Geodude, Zubat, Golbat, Machoke, Marowak, Arbok, Sandslash, Primeape. FireRed only: Arbok. LeafGreen only: Sandslash.
Sources & picture credits
- Victory Road (Bulbapedia)
- pret/pokefirered (decompiled game data)
- Map: Victory_Road_1F_FRLG.png
- Map: Victory_Road_2F_FRLG.png
- Map: Victory_Road_3F_FRLG.png
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).
























































