Route 33 HGSS · Johto Route
Route 33 is a short, rainy path in southern Johto that links the eastern exit of Union Cave to Azalea Town. It is always raining here, and the rain also affects battles. Hiker Anthony is the only Trainer, and two Apricorn trees grow just outside the cave.
- Region
- Johto
- Wild Pokémon
- 7
- Items
- 0
- Trainers
- 1
Connects to: Union Cave · Azalea Town
Route 33 on the Johto Pokégear map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RattataHG | Normal | 4–7 | 40% | 45% | 60% |
| RattataSS | Normal | 4–6 | 10% | 15% | 30% |
 Hoppip | Grass | 6–8 | 35% | 35% | – |
 Zubat | Poison | 4–8 | 5% | – | 40% |
 Spearow | Normal | 6 | 20% | 20% | – |
 EkansSS | Poison | 7 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Plusle 20%, Lv. 6–7 
Minun 20%, Lv. 6Play the Hoenn Sound radio channel (after the National Pokédex): replaces four 10% grass slots.
Shinx 40%, Lv. 6–7Play the Sinnoh Sound radio channel (after the National Pokédex): replaces four 10% grass slots.| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spearow | Normal | 3–5 | 50% |
 Heracross | BugFighting | 3–5 | 30% |
 Aipom | Normal | 3–5 | 20% |
Use Headbutt on a tree (taught by the tutor in Ilex Forest). Which trees are “common”, “rare” or empty depends on the last digit of your Trainer ID.
Chances are the game’s encounter slots: grass and caves 20/20/10/10/10/10/5/5/4/4/1/1, with every slot changing by time of day (morning 4:00–9:59, day 10:00–19:59, night 20:00–3:59); surfing 60/30/5/4/1; all three rods 40/30/15/10/5; Rock Smash 80/20; Headbutt 50/15/15/10/5/5. HG and SS mark Pokémon found in only one version. Where to find every Pokémon.
Trainers
| Trainer | Pokémon | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| HikerAnthony |  Geodude 11 Machop 11Pokégear phone rematches (3)Rematch 1 · ₽1,024  Graveler 33 Machoke 32Rematch 2 · ₽1,280 Graveler 37Graveler 38Machoke 40Rematch 3 · ₽1,760 Graveler 41 Golem 49 Machamp 55 | ₽352 |
Prize money is four times the level of the trainer’s last Pokémon times the trainer class’s rate (doubled in double battles). Trainers who give you their Pokégear number call when they want a rematch, with stronger teams as you progress.
Items
No items to pick up here.
Tips
- The constant rain powers up Water moves and weakens Fire moves in battles here.
- Pick a Black Apricorn from the right-hand tree and a Pink Apricorn from the left-hand tree outside Union Cave once a day.
- Register Hiker Anthony in your Pokégear; his rematch teams grow to include Golem and Machamp.
- Hoppip appears in the morning and day, and Zubat appears at night.
- Ekans is a SoulSilver-only catch here, appearing 30% of the time at all hours.
- Headbutt the trees for Heracross (30% common) and Aipom.
Walkthrough: Part 4: Route 32, Union Cave and Bugsy
FAQ
Why is it always raining on Route 33?
Route 33 has permanent rain in HeartGold and SoulSilver, and the rain acts like Rain Dance in battles fought there.
Where do you catch Hoppip in HeartGold?
Route 33 has Lv6–8 Hoppip in the grass during the morning and day at a 35% rate.
What Apricorns are on Route 33?
A Black Apricorn tree and a Pink Apricorn tree stand just outside the Union Cave exit.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 33 in HeartGold and SoulSilver?
7 species: Rattata, Hoppip, Zubat, Spearow, Ekans, Heracross, Aipom.
Sources & picture credits
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).