Route 11 Pokémon Yellow · Route

A short road east of Vermilion City leading to Diglett's Cave and on to Route 12. You usually pass through shortly after the S.S. Anne, around the time of the Thunder Badge. The gate building has an upstairs where Oak's aide gives out the Itemfinder, and an in-game trade is available in the gate too.
- Wild Pokémon
- 7
- Items
- 2
- Trainers
- 10
Connects to: Vermilion City · Route 12 · Diglett’s Cave
Position on the Kanto town map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
Pidgey | Normal | 16–18 | 35.2% |
Rattata | Normal | 15–17 | 29.7% |
Drowzee | Psychic | 15–19 | 23.8% |
Pidgeotto | Normal | 18–20 | 10.2% |
Raticate | Normal | 17 | 1.2% |
| Rod | Pokémon | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rod | Magikarp | 5 | 100% |
| Good Rod | Goldeen | 10 | 50% |
Poliwag | 10 | 50% | |
| Super Rod | Tentacool | 10–20 | 89.5% |
Horsea | 5 | 10.5% |
Grass, cave and surfing chances are the Generation I encounter slots (10 slots weighted 51, 51, 39, 25, 25, 25, 13, 13, 11 and 3 out of 256); the Super Rod picks from four slots weighted 102, 76, 51 and 27, the Good Rod is 50/50 and the Old Rod always hooks a level 5 Magikarp. Where to find every Pokémon.
Trainers
| Trainer | Pokémon | Prize |
|---|---|---|
Gambler | Poliwag 18 Horsea 18 | ₽1,260 |
Gambler | Bellsprout 18 Oddish 18 | ₽1,260 |
Youngster | Ekans 21 | ₽315 |
Engineer | Magnemite 21 | ₽1,050 |
Youngster | Sandshrew 19 Zubat 19 | ₽285 |
Gambler | Voltorb 18 Magnemite 18 | ₽1,260 |
Gambler | Growlithe 18 Vulpix 18 | ₽1,260 |
Youngster | Rattata 17 Rattata 17 Raticate 17 | ₽255 |
Engineer | Magnemite 18 Magnemite 18 Magneton 18 | ₽900 |
Youngster | Nidoran♂ 18 Nidorino 18 | ₽270 |
Prize money is the trainer class’s base amount times the level of their last Pokémon.
Items
| Item | How | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Escape Rope | Hidden | Route 11 |
| Itemfinder | Gift Oak’s aide gives it once you have caught 30 kinds of Pokémon | Gate 2F |
Hidden items need the Itemfinder or a lucky press of A on the right tile.
In-game trades
Tips
- Drowzee is a grass encounter here and evolves into Hypno, a strong Psychic type that is useful through the mid game.
- Oak's aide on the gate's second floor gives the Itemfinder once you have caught 30 different kinds of Pokémon.
- The gate also hosts a trade: give Lickitung and get a Dugtrio named Gurio.
- Youngster Ekans, Engineer Magnemite and Gamblers with Growlithe and Vulpix are among the trainers, so there is plenty of experience here.
- A hidden Escape Rope is on the route, and the water can be fished with a Super Rod for Tentacool.
Walkthrough: Part 5: Vermilion City, S.S. Anne and Lt. Surge
FAQ
Where do I get the Itemfinder in Pokémon Yellow?
Oak's aide on the second floor of the Route 11 gate gives it to you once you have caught 30 kinds of Pokémon.
What trade is available on Route 11 in Pokémon Yellow?
In the gate's upper floor you can give a Lickitung and receive a Dugtrio called Gurio.
Can I catch Drowzee on Route 11 in Pokémon Yellow?
Yes, Drowzee is a common grass encounter here.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 11 in Pokémon Yellow?
7 species: Pidgey, Rattata, Drowzee, Pidgeotto, Raticate, Tentacool, Horsea. The tables show levels and encounter chances from the game data.
Sources & picture credits
- Route 11 (Bulbapedia)
- pret/pokeyellow (decompiled game data)
- Map: Kanto_Route_11_RBY.png
- Town map: Kanto_Town_Map_RGBY.png
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against Bulbapedia and the game data. Wild Pokémon, encounter rates, items, trainers, gifts and shops come from the pret/pokeyellow decompilation of the English game (pret/pokeyellow e89ead154b). Maps and sprites © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, archived from the Bulbagarden Archives (listed on the image gallery).



























