Route 13 Gold & Silver · Kanto route
Route 13 continues west from the bottom of Route 12, beginning on the Silence Bridge and winding through a large maze of fences. It is busy with trainers, including a Pokéfan with six Pikachu. Its grass holds some of the same Pokémon as Routes 14 and 15, including the rare Chansey.
- Wild Pokémon
- 11
- Items
- 1
- Trainers
- 5
- Needs
- Cut, Surf
Connects to: Route 12 · Route 14
Route 13 on the Kanto map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nidorina | Poison | 23 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
 Nidorino | Poison | 23 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
 Pidgeotto | Normal | 25 | 20% | 20% | – |
 Noctowl | Normal | 25 | – | – | 20% |
 Hoppip | Grass | 22–24 | 15% | 19% | – |
 Quagsire | WaterGround | 22–24 | 4% | – | 19% |
 Chansey | Normal | 25 | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
 Bird KeeperPerry |  Farfetch’d 34 | ₽204 |
| Bird KeeperBret | Pidgeotto 32 Fearow 32 | ₽192 |
 PokéfanJoshua |  Pikachu 23Pikachu 23Pikachu 23Pikachu 23Pikachu 23Pikachu 23 | ₽460 |
 HikerKenny |  Sandslash 27 Graveler 29 Golem 31Graveler 29 | ₽232 |
| PokéfanAlex |  Nidoking 29 Slowking 29 Seaking 29 | ₽580 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Calcium | Hidden |
Hidden items can be found with the Itemfinder from Ecruteak City.
Tips
- Chansey appears in the grass here at level 25, though only at up to 1% of encounters at any time of day, so be patient and bring plenty of Poké Balls.
- Pidgeotto and Hoppip appear in the morning and day, while Noctowl replaces Pidgeotto at night.
- A Calcium is hidden right next to the Trainer Tips sign.
- Pokéfan Joshua has six level 23 Pikachu, so a Ground-type Pokémon can sweep his whole team.
- With the Super Rod you can fish up Qwilfish in the water along the route.
- You need Cut to reach the route's patch of grass.
Walkthrough: Part 16: Fuchsia City and Janine
FAQ
Where do you catch Chansey in Pokémon Gold and Silver?
In the grass on Routes 13, 14 and 15, at level 25. It is very rare, at up to 1% of encounters at any time of day.
Where is the hidden Calcium on Route 13?
It is hidden right beside the Trainer Tips sign.
What Pokémon are on Route 13 at night?
At night the grass has Nidorina, Nidorino, Noctowl, Quagsire and Chansey.
Who has six Pikachu on Route 13?
Pokéfan Joshua, whose team is six level 23 Pikachu.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 13 in Gold and Silver?
11 species: Nidorina, Nidorino, Pidgeotto, Noctowl, Hoppip, Quagsire, Chansey, Tentacool, 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).