Route 5
Route 5 is a short route that leads to Saffron City. There are tall grass areas behind the Pokémon Day Care which helps raising weak Pokémon.
Pokémon Found
Fire Red | Level | Encounter Rate | Leaf Green | Level | Encounter Rate |
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13-16 | 40% | ![]() |
13-16 | 40% |
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10-16 | 35% | ![]() |
10-16 | 35% |
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13-16 | 25% | ![]() |
13-16 | 25% |
#52 Meowth |
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![]() Meowth also has a signature move, Pay Day, which causes the player to receive money every time it is used in battle. |
Day Care
Pokémon can be left here to evolve over time, at a cost of 100 per level gained. Every step travelled outside the building gives the Pokémon 1 experience point.
Underground Path
The building to the right leads to an underground path that skips Saffron City and reaches route 6. This route has a lot of items. However, most of the items only appear after obtaining it from the Pokémon Center in Vermilion City.
Trade | For |
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The little girl in this building will trade Nidoran♂ for a Nidoran♀. The Pokémon received will be at the same level as the Pokémon given. In LeafGreen she will ask for a Nidoran♀ in exchange for a Nidoran♂.
Underground Path's Items
- Ether (middle of the red area)
- Antidote (north, near the steps)
- Paralyze Heal (near the north part of the blue part)
- Awakening (in the middle of the blue area)
- Potion (near the north part of the red area)
- Ice Heal (in the middle of the area between red area and southern steps)
- Burn Heal (near the southern steps)