Victory Road Pokémon Yellow · Dungeon

Victory Road is the final cave between Route 23 and the Indigo Plateau, entered after all eight badges. Strength boulders and floor switches must be solved on each of its three floors. It is full of high-level trainers and wild Pokémon, and Moltres waits on 2F.
- Wild Pokémon
- 6
- Items
- 10
- Trainers
- 11
- Needs
- Strength, Surf
Connects to: Route 23
Position on the Kanto town map
Gift and special Pokémon
Moltres Lv. 50The legendary bird is on 2F.
Wild Pokémon
1F
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
Geodude | RockGround | 26–41 | 64.8% |
Zubat | Poison | 39–44 | 19.5% |
Onix | RockGround | 43–45 | 10.2% |
Graveler | RockGround | 41–47 | 5.5% |
2F
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
Geodude | RockGround | 31–41 | 55.1% |
Onix | RockGround | 45–47 | 10.2% |
Zubat | Poison | 44 | 9.8% |
Golbat | Poison | 39 | 9.8% |
Graveler | RockGround | 44 | 9.8% |
Machoke | Fighting | 39–42 | 5.5% |
3F
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
Geodude | RockGround | 36–46 | 44.9% |
Golbat | Poison | 44 | 19.9% |
Graveler | RockGround | 41–47 | 15.2% |
Machoke | Fighting | 42–45 | 10.2% |
Onix | RockGround | 49 | 9.8% |
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 | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
Cooltrainer♀ | Persian 44 Ninetales 44 | ₽1,540 | 1F |
Cooltrainer♂ | Ivysaur 42 Wartortle 42 Charmeleon 42 Charizard 42 | ₽1,470 | 1F |
Blackbelt | Machoke 43 Machop 43 Machoke 43 | ₽1,075 | 2F |
Juggler | Drowzee 41 Hypno 41 Kadabra 41 Kadabra 41 | ₽1,435 | 2F |
Tamer | Persian 44 Golduck 44 | ₽1,760 | 2F |
PokéManiac | Charmeleon 40 Lapras 40 Lickitung 40 | ₽2,000 | 2F |
Juggler | Mr. Mime 48 | ₽1,680 | 2F |
Cooltrainer♂ | Exeggutor 43 Cloyster 43 Arcanine 43 | ₽1,505 | 3F |
Cooltrainer♀ | Bellsprout 43 Weepinbell 43 Victreebel 43 | ₽1,505 | 3F |
Cooltrainer♂ | Kingler 43 Tentacruel 43 Blastoise 43 | ₽1,505 | 3F |
Cooltrainer♀ | Parasect 43 Dewgong 43 Chansey 43 | ₽1,505 | 3F |
Prize money is the trainer class’s base amount times the level of their last Pokémon.
Items
| Item | How | Where |
|---|---|---|
| TM43 Sky Attack | Item ball | 1F |
| Rare Candy | Item ball | 1F |
| TM17 Submission | Item ball | 2F |
| Full Heal | Item ball | 2F |
| TM05 Mega Kick | Item ball | 2F |
| Guard Spec. | Item ball | 2F |
| Ultra Ball | Hidden | 2F |
| Full Restore | Hidden | 2F |
| Max Revive | Item ball | 3F |
| TM47 Explosion | Item ball | 3F |
Hidden items need the Itemfinder or a lucky press of A on the right tile.
Tips
- Strength is required to push boulders onto floor switches and clear the way.
- Moltres is on 2F at level 50; bring Water, Rock or Electric attackers and Ultra Balls, and save first.
- Cooltrainers and Jugglers here are tough, so heal before each fight.
- Useful items include TM43 Sky Attack, TM47 Explosion, Rare Candy and Full Restore.
- The exit leads to the Indigo Plateau and the Elite Four, so stock up first.
Walkthrough: Part 13: Victory Road, Elite Four and Champion
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FAQ
How do I get through Victory Road?
Use Strength to push boulders onto the floor switches on each floor.
Where is Moltres in Pokémon Yellow?
On 2F of Victory Road.
Do I need all eight badges?
Yes, you need all eight Kanto badges to reach Victory Road.
What Pokémon can you catch in Victory Road in Pokémon Yellow?
6 species: Geodude, Zubat, Onix, Graveler, Golbat, Machoke. The tables show levels and encounter chances from the game data.
What items are in Victory Road?
10, including TM43 Sky Attack, Rare Candy, TM17 Submission, Full Heal, TM05 Mega Kick, Guard Spec..
Sources & picture credits
- Victory Road (Bulbapedia)
- pret/pokeyellow (decompiled game data)
- Map: Victory_Road_1F_RBY.png
- Map: Victory_Road_2F_RBY.png
- Map: Victory_Road_3F_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).








































