Route 36 Gold & Silver · Johto route
Route 36 runs west from Violet City past the Ruins of Alph gate and the National Park's east gate, and leads on to Route 37 and Ecruteak City. An odd tree that wobbles when you touch it blocks the way until you water it with the SquirtBottle from Goldenrod, revealing a Sudowoodo.
- Wild Pokémon
- 15
- Items
- 7
- Trainers
- 2
- Needs
- SquirtBottle
Connects to: Violet City · Route 35 · Route 37 · Ruins of Alph · National Park
Route 36 on the Johto map
Gift and special Pokémon
Sudowoodo Lv. 20 · One-off encounterThe odd tree blocking the route. Water it with the SquirtBottle from the Goldenrod Flower Shop to battle it.
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nidoran♀ | Poison | 12 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
 Nidoran♂ | Poison | 12 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
 Pidgey | Normal | 13–15 | 25% | 20% | – |
 Hoothoot | Normal | 13–15 | – | – | 25% |
 Vulpix Silver | Fire | 13–15 | 10% | 15% | 10% |
 Growlithe Gold | Fire | 13–15 | 10% | 15% | 10% |
 Stantler | Normal | 13 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Headbutt trees
Teach a Pokémon Headbutt (TM02 from Ilex Forest) and use it on trees. Whether a tree is common, rare or empty depends on the tree and your Trainer ID.
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 |
|---|---|---|
 PsychicMark |  Abra 13Abra 13 Kadabra 15 | ₽120 |
 SchoolboyAlan |  Tangela 16Phone rematches (2)Rematch 1 · ₽136 Tangela 17 Yanma 17Rematch 2 · ₽200  Natu 20Tangela 22 Quagsire 20Yanma 25 | ₽128 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Berry | Berry tree Grows back every day | Route 36 |
| TM08 Rock Smash | Gift From the man near the Sudowoodo, once you have dealt with it. | Route 36 |
| Hard Stone | Gift | Route 36 |
| Sun Stone | Gift | National Park gate |
| Everstone | Gift | National Park gate |
| Gold Berry | Gift | National Park gate |
| Berry | Gift | National Park gate |
Hidden items can be found with the Itemfinder from Ecruteak City.
Tips
- Save before watering the tree: you get one chance at the Lv20 Sudowoodo, and it is gone afterwards whether you catch it, knock it out or run.
- Once the Sudowoodo is dealt with, the man nearby gives you TM08 Rock Smash.
- Growlithe (Gold) or Vulpix (Silver) appear at any time of day, and Stantler is a rare find.
- On Thursdays, Arthur appears on the route and gives you a Hard Stone.
- Pick the Ice Berry from the tree near the National Park gate each day.
- Bug-Catching Contest prizes, a Sun Stone, Everstone, Gold Berry or Berry, are handed out at the National Park gate.
Walkthrough: Part 5: National Park to Ecruteak City and Morty
FAQ
How do you get past the Sudowoodo in Gold and Silver?
Get the SquirtBottle from the Goldenrod Flower Shop after beating Whitney, then use it on the odd tree to start a battle with the Sudowoodo.
What happens if you don't catch Sudowoodo?
It disappears for good either way, so save first if you want to catch it.
Where do you get Rock Smash in Pokémon Gold and Silver?
From the man on Route 36 after the Sudowoodo has been dealt with.
Where is Arthur of Thursday?
On Route 36, on Thursdays only. He gives you a Hard Stone.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 36 in Gold and Silver?
15 species: Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Pidgey, Hoothoot, Vulpix, Growlithe, Stantler, Caterpie, Weedle, Metapod, Kakuna, Exeggcute, Butterfree, Beedrill, Pineco. Gold only: Growlithe, Caterpie, Metapod, Butterfree. Silver only: Vulpix, Weedle, Kakuna, Beedrill.
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).