The Rock Tunnel Connects Route 10 to Lavender Town. To get through, it is very useful to have a Pokémon that knows '''HM05 - {{bpm|Flash}}'''.
If you picked {{bp|Squirtle}} or {{bp|Bulbasaur}} as your starter and leveled it up decently, you'll have little problem getting through. Those who picked {{bp|Charmander}} as their starter will struggle though, as the Rock types here are super effective against Fire types, though its move {{bpm|Metal Claw}} should make things easier.
Pick up as many Super Potions as you can in Vermillion City, as you'll be using them. For now, worry about getting to the other side and come back for the items/Pokémon later once you have a stronger team.
==1F==
There are plenty of new and rare Pokémon to encounter on the first floor of Rock Tunnel. If you don't feel like running into them, buy some Repels from Cerulean City.
[[File:Pokemon FRLG Rock Tunnel 1F.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Rock Tunnel 1F]]
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The Rock Tunnel Connects Route 10 to Lavender Town. To get through, you need to have a Pokémon that knows the HM05 Flash. There is also a Move Teacher who will offer to teach Rock Slide to one of your Pokémon on the second floor.
===Items===
* Escape Rope (Southeast of Hiker Lucas)
* Pearl (North of Picnicker Dana)
* Repel (Northeast corner)
===Pokémon found===
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{{Pokemon/Wild|FRLG}}
{{Pokemon/Wild row|FRLG||041|15-16|30|bp=1}}
{{Pokemon/Wild row|FRLG||056|16-17|15|bp=1}}
{{Pokemon/Wild row|FRLG||066|16-17|15|bp=1}}
{{Pokemon/Wild row|FRLG||074|15-16|35|bp=1}}
{{Pokemon/Wild row|FRLG||095|13-15|5|bp=1}}
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===Trainers===
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{{Pokemon/Trainer row|FRLG|Hiker|Lenny|684}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|FRLG|074|19}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|FRLG|066|19}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|FRLG|074|19}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|FRLG|074|19}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer row|FRLG|Hiker|Oliver|720}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|FRLG|095|20}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|FRLG|095|20}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|FRLG|074|20}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer row|FRLG|Hiker|Lucas|756}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|FRLG|074|21}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|FRLG|075|21}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer row|FRLG|Picnicker|Ariana|380}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|FRLG|016|19}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|FRLG|019|19}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|FRLG|019|19}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|FRLG|069|19}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer row|FRLG|Picnicker|Dana|400}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|FRLG|052|20}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|FRLG|043|20}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|FRLG|016|20}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer row|FRLG|Picnicker|Leah|440}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|FRLG|069|22}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|FRLG|035|22}}
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If you picked Squirtle or Bulbasaur as your starter and leveled it up decently, you'll have little problem getting through. Those who picked Charmander as their starter will struggle though, as the rock types here are super effective against fire types. Pick up as many super potions as you can in Vermillion City, as you'll be using them. Worry about getting to the other side and come back for the items/Pokemon later once you have a stronger team.
==B1F==
On this level, in the southwest corner, there is a '''Move Tutor''' who will teach your Pokémon {{bpm|Rock Slide}}. He'll only teach it once, and this is the most powerful Rock-type move in the game, so choose wisely!
On the second level, in southwest corner, there is a guy who will teach your Pokémon [[bp:Rock Slide (move)|Rock Slide]].
[[File:Pokemon FRLG Rock Tunnel B1F.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Rock Tunnel B1F]]
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==Pokémon found==
===Items===
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* Max Ether (North of Picnicker Sofia and Hiker Dudley)
The second Fighting type Pokemon you can catch in the game, Machop is a potential bulkier replacement for a Mankey if you caught one earlier. Machop can be used effectively for most of the game, but you may choose to replace him with Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan once they become available.
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| [[File:Pokemon 066Machop.png|right]] As the second Fighting type Pokemon you can catch in the game Machop is a great replacement for a Mankey if you caught one earlier. He gets tons of fighting type moves and evolves twice, first into Machoke at level 28, and then to Machamp after being traded. The only thing working against him is that once you gain access to Saffron City, you'll probably replace him with Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan.
| [[File:Pokemon 095Onix.png|left]] Onix is the second Rock type pokemon you encounter in the game following the Geodudes you run into inside Mt. Moon. Although not as well rounded as a fully evolved Golem, Onix's Defense stat is unmatched. In addition, he receives Dragon Breath at level 30 and a Steel type move, Iron Tail, at level 45, which makes him a contender for use against Lance's Dragons in the Elite Four.
Machop gets tons of Fighting type moves and evolves twice, first into {{bp|Machoke}} at level 28, and then into {{bp|Machamp}} after being traded.}}
Onix is the second Rock type Pokémon you encounter in the game following the Geodudes you ran into inside Mt. Moon.
While it receives some good coverage moves, including {{bpm|Dragon Breath}} at level 30 and {{bpm|Iron Tail}} at level 45, it has a poor stat distribution, including an awful HP stat, and an Attack stat lower than {{bp|Rattata}}'s. You're better off evolving Geodude into a {{bp|Graveler}} and using that instead, even if you can't evolve it by trading.
Onix can evolve into {{bp|Steelix}} when traded holding a '''Metal Coat'''. Unfortunately, this cannot happen until beating the Elite Four.}}
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==Trainers in Cave==
==Route 10==
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You will exit Rock Tunnel on the south side of Route 10.
The Rock Tunnel Connects Route 10 to Lavender Town. To get through, it is very useful to have a Pokémon that knows HM05 - Flash.
If you picked Squirtle or Bulbasaur as your starter and leveled it up decently, you'll have little problem getting through. Those who picked Charmander as their starter will struggle though, as the Rock types here are super effective against Fire types, though its move Metal Claw should make things easier.
Pick up as many Super Potions as you can in Vermillion City, as you'll be using them. For now, worry about getting to the other side and come back for the items/Pokémon later once you have a stronger team.
There are plenty of new and rare Pokémon to encounter on the first floor of Rock Tunnel. If you don't feel like running into them, buy some Repels from Cerulean City.
On this level, in the southwest corner, there is a Move Tutor who will teach your Pokémon Rock Slide. He'll only teach it once, and this is the most powerful Rock-type move in the game, so choose wisely!
The second Fighting type Pokemon you can catch in the game, Machop is a potential bulkier replacement for a Mankey if you caught one earlier. Machop can be used effectively for most of the game, but you may choose to replace him with Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan once they become available.
Machop gets tons of Fighting type moves and evolves twice, first into Machoke at level 28, and then into Machamp after being traded.
#95 Onix
Onix is the second Rock type Pokémon you encounter in the game following the Geodudes you ran into inside Mt. Moon.
While it receives some good coverage moves, including Dragon Breath at level 30 and Iron Tail at level 45, it has a poor stat distribution, including an awful HP stat, and an Attack stat lower than Rattata's. You're better off evolving Geodude into a Graveler and using that instead, even if you can't evolve it by trading.
Onix can evolve into Steelix when traded holding a Metal Coat. Unfortunately, this cannot happen until beating the Elite Four.
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