Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Locations: Every Johto & Kanto Town, Route & Cave
All 104 places in Johto and Kanto with their wild Pokémon in both versions and the exact encounter chances by time of day, Hoenn and Sinnoh Sound, swarms, Headbutt trees, Rock Smash, surfing and fishing, the Safari Zone and the Bug-Catching Contest, trainers with their phone rematch teams, items, Gyms and shops, all taken from the game’s own data.
- Johto
- 60
- Kanto
- 44
- Towns & cities
- 21
- Routes
- 47
- Caves, towers & special areas
- 36
Towns & cities
Johto
New Bark Town11 wild Pokémon · 3 itemsHMs: Surf
Cherrygrove City13 wild Pokémon · 2 itemsHMs: Surf, Rock Climb
Violet City6 wild Pokémon · 17 itemsGym: Falkner (Flying)
Azalea TownNo wild Pokémon · 3 itemsGym: Bugsy (Bug)
Goldenrod CityNo wild Pokémon · 19 itemsGym: Whitney (Normal)
Ecruteak City8 wild Pokémon · 9 itemsGym: Morty (Ghost)
Olivine City7 wild Pokémon · 5 itemsGym: Jasmine (Steel)
Cianwood City8 wild Pokémon · 5 itemsGym: Chuck (Fighting)
Mahogany TownNo wild Pokémon · 2 itemsGym: Pryce (Ice)
Blackthorn City2 wild Pokémon · 2 itemsGym: Clair (Dragon)Kanto
Pallet Town11 wild Pokémon · 2 itemsHMs: Surf
Viridian City8 wild Pokémon · 3 itemsGym: Blue (Mixed)
Pewter CityNo wild Pokémon · 7 itemsGym: Brock (Rock)
Cerulean City6 wild Pokémon · 3 itemsGym: Misty (Water)
Vermilion City11 wild Pokémon · 12 itemsGym: Lt. Surge (Electric)
Lavender TownNo wild Pokémon
Celadon City5 wild Pokémon · 6 itemsGym: Erika (Grass)
Saffron CityNo wild Pokémon · 4 itemsGym: Sabrina (Psychic)
Fuchsia City7 wild Pokémon · 14 itemsGym: Janine (Poison)
Cinnabar Island6 wild Pokémon · 4 itemsHMs: Surf, Rock Climb
Indigo PlateauNo wild Pokémon · 1 itemRoutes
Johto
Route 2618 wild Pokémon · 3 itemsHMs: Surf
Route 2718 wild Pokémon · 6 itemsHMs: Surf, Whirlpool, Waterfall
Route 2814 wild Pokémon · 3 itemsHMs: Cut, Surf
Route 298 wild Pokémon · 4 itemsHMs: Cut
Route 3014 wild Pokémon · 6 itemsHMs: Cut, Surf
Route 3115 wild Pokémon · 4 itemsHMs: Cut, Surf
Route 3215 wild Pokémon · 11 itemsHMs: Cut, Surf, Rock Smash
Route 337 wild Pokémon
Route 3416 wild Pokémon · 7 itemsHMs: Surf
Route 3516 wild Pokémon · 4 itemsHMs: Cut, Surf
Route 3611 wild Pokémon · 7 items
Route 3710 wild Pokémon · 1 item
Route 3814 wild Pokémon · 3 itemsHMs: Rock Climb
Route 3912 wild Pokémon · 7 items
Route 407 wild Pokémon · 3 itemsHMs: Surf, Rock Smash
Route 417 wild Pokémon · 5 itemsHMs: Surf, Whirlpool
Route 4210 wild Pokémon · 5 itemsHMs: Surf, Cut, Rock Climb
Route 4311 wild Pokémon · 2 itemsHMs: Surf
Route 4411 wild Pokémon · 4 itemsHMs: Surf
Route 4511 wild Pokémon · 7 itemsHMs: Surf, Rock Climb
Route 465 wild Pokémon · 1 item
Route 4726 wild Pokémon · 6 itemsHMs: Surf, Waterfall, Rock ClimbRoute 4814 wild Pokémon · 1 itemKanto
Route 19 wild Pokémon
Route 216 wild Pokémon · 4 itemsHMs: Cut
Route 39 wild Pokémon · 4 itemsHMs: Rock Smash
Route 412 wild Pokémon · 3 itemsHMs: Surf
Route 59 wild Pokémon · 4 items
Route 613 wild Pokémon · 1 itemHMs: Surf
Route 711 wild Pokémon · 1 item
Route 811 wild Pokémon · 1 itemHMs: Cut
Route 99 wild Pokémon · 5 itemsHMs: Cut, Surf
Route 109 wild Pokémon · 2 itemsHMs: Surf, Strength
Route 117 wild Pokémon · 2 items
Route 1210 wild Pokémon · 4 itemsHMs: Cut, Surf
Route 1316 wild Pokémon · 1 itemHMs: Cut
Route 1413 wild Pokémon · 1 itemHMs: Cut
Route 1512 wild Pokémon · 2 itemsHMs: Cut
Route 168 wild PokémonHMs: Cut
Route 174 wild Pokémon · 2 items
Route 189 wild Pokémon
Route 197 wild Pokémon · 6 itemsHMs: Surf, Rock Smash
Route 206 wild Pokémon · 3 itemsHMs: Surf
Route 2112 wild Pokémon · 3 itemsHMs: Surf
Route 2213 wild PokémonHMs: Surf
Route 2410 wild PokémonHMs: Surf
Route 2515 wild Pokémon · 3 itemsHMs: Cut, SurfCaves, towers & special areas
Johto
Sprout Tower2 wild Pokémon · 5 items
Ruins of Alph8 wild Pokémon · 24 itemsHMs: Surf, Rock Smash
Union Cave18 wild Pokémon · 15 itemsHMs: Surf
Slowpoke Well7 wild Pokémon · 6 itemsHMs: Surf, Strength
Ilex Forest16 wild Pokémon · 14 itemsHMs: Cut, Surf
Goldenrod TunnelNo wild Pokémon · 1 item
Radio TowerNo wild Pokémon · 7 items
National Park12 wild Pokémon · 6 itemsHMs: Rock Climb
Pokéathlon DomeNo wild Pokémon · 4 items
Burned Tower5 wild Pokémon · 7 itemsHMs: Rock Smash, Strength
Bell Tower2 wild Pokémon · 20 items
Glitter LighthouseNo wild Pokémon · 6 itemsBattle FrontierNo wild Pokémon · 1 item
Whirl Islands10 wild Pokémon · 17 itemsHMs: Surf, WhirlpoolCliff Cave15 wild Pokémon · 2 itemsHMs: Surf, Rock Smash
Safari Zone76 wild Pokémon · 3 itemsHMs: SurfEmbedded TowerNo wild PokémonHMs: Rock Climb
Mt. Mortar12 wild Pokémon · 35 itemsHMs: Surf, Strength, WaterfallTeam Rocket HQNo wild Pokémon · 13 items
Lake of Rage6 wild Pokémon · 9 itemsHMs: Surf, Cut
Ice Path5 wild Pokémon · 12 itemsHMs: Strength, Rock Smash
Dragon’s Den3 wild Pokémon · 7 itemsHMs: Surf, Whirlpool
Dark Cave9 wild Pokémon · 13 itemsHMs: Surf, Rock Smash, Strength
Tohjo Falls8 wild Pokémon · 1 itemHMs: Surf, Waterfall, Rock Smash
Victory Road7 wild Pokémon · 16 itemsHMs: Strength, Rock Smash
S.S. AquaNo wild Pokémon · 1 item
Sinjoh RuinsNo wild PokémonKanto
Mt. Silver28 wild Pokémon · 23 itemsHMs: Surf, Waterfall, Rock Climb
Viridian Forest17 wild Pokémon · 11 items
Diglett’s Cave2 wild Pokémon · 4 itemsHMs: Rock Climb
Mt. Moon8 wild Pokémon · 2 itemsHMs: Surf, Rock Smash
Rock Tunnel8 wild Pokémon · 10 itemsHMs: Rock Smash, Rock Climb
Power PlantNo wild Pokémon · 1 itemHMs: Surf
Seafoam Islands14 wild Pokémon · 15 itemsGym: Blaine (Fire)
Cerulean Cave19 wild Pokémon · 25 itemsHMs: Surf, Rock Smash, Rock Climb
Pal ParkNo wild PokémonHMs: SurfHMs: where to get them and the badge you need
| HM | Where | Badge to use it |
|---|---|---|
| HM01 Cut | Ilex Forest (Ilex Forest) | Hive Badge |
| HM02 Fly | Cianwood City (Cianwood City) | Storm Badge |
| HM03 Surf | Ecruteak City (Dance Theater) | Fog Badge |
| HM04 Strength | Route 42 (Route 42) | Plain Badge |
| HM05 Whirlpool | Team Rocket HQ (Headquarters B2F) | Glacier Badge |
| HM06 Rock Smash | Route 36 (Route 36) | Zephyr Badge |
| HM07 Waterfall | Ice Path (1F) | Rising Badge |
| HM08 Rock Climb | Pallet Town (Oak’s Lab) | Earth Badge |
Standard Poké Mart stock
Every Poké Mart’s main counter sells this stock, unlocking more items as you earn badges; many Marts also have a second counter with local specialties (listed on each town’s page).
| Item | Price | Badges needed |
|---|---|---|
| Poké Ball | ₽200 | 0 |
| Great Ball | ₽600 | 3 |
| Ultra Ball | ₽1,200 | 5 |
| Potion | ₽300 | 0 |
| Super Potion | ₽700 | 1 |
| Hyper Potion | ₽1,200 | 5 |
| Max Potion | ₽2,500 | 7 |
| Full Restore | ₽3,000 | 8 |
| Revive | ₽1,500 | 3 |
| Antidote | ₽100 | 0 |
| Parlyz Heal | ₽200 | 0 |
| Awakening | ₽250 | 1 |
| Burn Heal | ₽250 | 1 |
| Ice Heal | ₽250 | 1 |
| Full Heal | ₽600 | 5 |
| Escape Rope | ₽550 | 1 |
| Repel | ₽350 | 1 |
| Super Repel | ₽500 | 3 |
| Max Repel | ₽700 | 5 |
FAQ
Which HMs are in HeartGold and SoulSilver?
Cut, Fly, Surf, Strength, Whirlpool, Waterfall, Rock Smash and Rock Climb (Flash is a TM in HGSS). Badges needed to use them outside battle: Cut (Hive Badge), Fly (Storm Badge), Surf (Fog Badge), Strength (Plain Badge), Whirlpool (Glacier Badge), Rock Smash (Zephyr Badge), Waterfall (Rising Badge), Rock Climb (Earth Badge).
How do you get to Kanto in HeartGold and SoulSilver?
After the Elite Four, take the S.S. Aqua from Olivine City to Vermilion City. Later the Magnet Train links Goldenrod City and Saffron City, and Route 27 and Route 26 lead from New Bark Town to the Pokémon League.
Where is the Safari Zone in HeartGold and SoulSilver?
West of Cianwood City, along Route 47 and Route 48. Baoba’s Safari Zone has twelve areas you arrange yourself; Safari Zone guide.
Sources & picture credits
- Johto (Bulbapedia)
- Kanto (Bulbapedia)
- pret/pokeheartgold (decompiled game data)
- Pokégear maps: pret/pokegold graphics
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against Bulbapedia and the game data. Wild Pokémon and encounter chances, items, trainers, rematch teams, gifts and shops come from the pret/pokeheartgold decompilation, and the Pokémon sprites and dungeon entrance pictures are drawn from the game’s own graphics in it. The position maps are the Gold/Silver wiki’s Pokégear map renders. Location pictures and trainer sprites © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, archived from the Pokémon Wiki on Fandom (listed on the image gallery).