Route 12 Gold & Silver · Kanto route
Route 12 heads south from Lavender Town along the coast, much of it on the long Silence Bridge with fishing piers. It is known for its fishermen trainers and for the house where the Fishing Guru's younger brother hands out the Super Rod. Several items sit on side areas that need Cut or Surf.
- Wild Pokémon
- 5
- Items
- 4
- Trainers
- 4
- Needs
- Cut, Surf
Connects to: Lavender Town · Route 11 · Route 13
Route 12 on the Kanto map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tentacool | WaterPoison | 25 | 60% |
 Quagsire | WaterGround | 25 | 30% |
 Tentacruel | WaterPoison | 25 | 10% |
| Rod | Pokémon | Lv. | Morning & day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rod |  Magikarp | 10 | 85% | 85% |
| Tentacool | 10 | 15% | 15% | |
| Good Rod | Tentacool | 20 | 65% | 65% |
| Magikarp | 20 | 35% | 35% | |
| Super Rod | Tentacool | 40 | 70% | 70% |
| Magikarp | 40 | 20% | 20% | |
 Qwilfish | 40 | 10% | 10% |
Chances are the game’s encounter slots for each time of day: morning 4:00–9:59, day 10:00–17:59, night 18:00–3:59 (grass and caves 30/30/20/10/5/4/1, surfing 60/30/10, Old Rod 70/15/15, Good Rod 35/35/20/10, Super Rod 40/30/20/10). Where Gold and Silver differ, a cell shows both (G and S); a version tag means the Pokémon only appears in that version here. Version exclusives · Where to find every Pokémon.
Trainers
| Trainer | Pokémon | Prize |
|---|---|---|
 FisherMartin |  Remoraid 32Remoraid 32 | ₽320 |
| FisherStephen | Magikarp 25Magikarp 25Qwilfish 31Tentacruel 31 | ₽310 |
| FisherBarney |  Gyarados 30Gyarados 30Gyarados 30 | ₽300 |
| FisherKyle |  Seaking 28 Poliwhirl 31Seaking 31 | ₽310 |
Prize money is the trainer class’s base payout times the level of the trainer’s last Pokémon. Trainers with phone rematches call you when they want another battle; their teams grow as you progress.
Items
| Item | How | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | Item ball | Route 12 |
| Nugget | Item ball | Route 12 |
| Elixer | Hidden | Route 12 |
| Super Rod | Gift | Super Rod House |
Hidden items can be found with the Itemfinder from Ecruteak City.
Tips
- Visit the house on the southern part of the route and say yes to the Fishing Guru's younger brother to receive the Super Rod.
- With the Super Rod you can hook Qwilfish here, alongside Tentacool and Magikarp.
- Surfing here turns up Tentacool, Quagsire and Tentacruel, all at level 25.
- The Calcium item ball needs Cut, and the Nugget needs both Cut and Surf.
- A hidden Elixer is on an island near the north end and needs Surf to reach.
- Fisher Barney uses three level 30 Gyarados, so an Electric-type is the easiest answer.
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FAQ
Where do you get the Super Rod in Pokémon Gold and Silver?
From the Fishing Guru's younger brother in the house on Route 12, south of Lavender Town. Just answer yes when he asks if you like fishing.
Where can you catch Qwilfish in Gold and Silver?
Fish with the Super Rod on Route 12 or Route 13.
How do you get the Nugget on Route 12?
You need Cut and Surf to reach the Nugget item ball near the southern end of the route.
What items are on Route 12?
A Calcium and a Nugget in item balls, a hidden Elixer, and the Super Rod as a gift.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 12 in Gold and Silver?
5 species: Tentacool, Quagsire, Tentacruel, Magikarp, Qwilfish. Silver only: Magikarp, Tentacool, Qwilfish.
Sources & picture credits
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against Bulbapedia and the game data. Wild Pokémon and encounter chances for both versions and all three times of day, fishing, Headbutt and Rock Smash tables, items, trainers, gifts, trades and shops come from the pret/pokegold decompilation (pret/pokegold ef0201d8da). Maps and sprites © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, archived from the Bulbagarden Archives; the Johto and Kanto maps are drawn from the game’s own Pokégear graphics (listed on the image gallery).