Route 26

Route 26 Map

Route 26 is a route in the border between Johto and Kanto that connects New Bark Town (via Route 27) to the south with Victory Road (via Route 23) to the north.

Geography

From its southern terminus at Route 27, Route 26 continues east on a bridge over a body of water to a small island before turning north over another bridge, where a Trainer waits. Further north of the northward turn, Route 26 makes landfall for the first time. At this point, the route turns to the northeast for a short distance, passing through several grassy areas filled with wild Pokémon, after which another trainer waits at a three-way intersection. To the west is the southern exit of a southbound-only express route, which occupies the west side of Route 26 and can be used to quickly return to Route 27, Tohjo Falls, and Johto. To the north are more grass patches and the main path of Route 26 as it continues on.

Free of grass for the remainder of the route, the road continues north before intersecting the northern terminus of the express path. North of this intersection is a rest stop.

Route 26 turns northwest from the rest stop, passing another Trainer before returning northward the turning sharply east below another southbound-only express path. Further ahead, Ace Trainer Gaven awaits at the base of the climb to the end of the route. Upon defeating him, he will offer to exchange numbers in the Pokégear for future rematches.

Continuing towards the Reception Gate, the route straightens out, taking on a northern alignment as it passes another Trainer and Ace Trainer Beth at the northern terminus of both the express path and Route 26. Beth will also offer to exchange numbers after battling.

Just north of Beth is the south entrance to the Reception Gate, as well as the signpost that gives the Reception Gate its formal name.

Northern express path

Southwest of the Reception Gate is a series of ledges enclosed by the eastern side of a large mountain (which comprises the western edge of Route 26) and a series of hills between the express path and the main path of the route. Together, the ledges make a southbound-only path that can be used to quickly travel down Route 26. A Max Elixir is also located amongst the ledges. The path rejoins Route 26 northwest of a large patch of trees.

Southern express path

The southern express path begins south of the rest stop at an intersection with Route 26. After heading west, the path enters a large area of grass, which encompasses most of the northern portion of the path. The express route turns south before circling east around a house, which happens to be the home of the Week Siblings, although none of them are present. A note on the table inside reveals the location of every sibling and the days on which they will appear.

South of the house, the path hops over a ledge, effectively making the path southbound-only. Here, it meets the southern entrance to the express path. Traveling east along the entrance is prohibited by a ledge that separates the entrance from the path.

Continuing south of the one-way intersection, the path hops over two more ledges before reaching the body of water that encompasses most of the southern terminus. Trainers can Surf east across the water under the bridge but must return to the west and continue along the express path to leave, which continues for a short distance before forcing Trainers to hop a ledge onto Route 27.

Points of interest

Healer's House

Located about halfway up the route is a house with a woman who will heal your Pokemon for free at any time.

Day Sibling's House

This house, hidden near the exit of the map on the west side, contains a book which lists the locations of the day siblings on the days they appear.

Hidden Trees

A hidden grove of headbutt trees is located within the larger patch of trees by Ace Trainer Gaven. To reach the grove you must pass through a fake tree. Contains Riolu and Ralts as well as a Dawn Stone located on the ground near them.

Hidden Grotto

Located just south of the day sibling's house, it is one of the 2 grottos that become available after defeating Clair and obtaining Waterfall.

Item	Rarity
Visible Items
Potion	20%
Tiny Mushroom	10%
Revival Herb	10%
Poké Ball	10%
Dive Ball	8%
Ether	6%
Fire Stone	5%
Water Stone	5%
Leaf Stone	5%
Thunder Stone	5%
Oval Stone	5%
Net Ball	5%
Stardust	5%
Heart Scale	1%

Item	Rarity
Hidden Items
Super Potion	20%
Pearl	10%
Revival Herb	10%
Premier Ball	10%
Luxury Ball	8%
PP Up	6%
Dragon Scale	5%
King's Rock	5%
Metal Coat	5%
Razor Claw	5%
Razor Fang	5%
Heal Ball	5%
Star Piece	5%
HP Up Protein Iron Calcium Zinc Carbos	1%

Pokemon
Pokemon (33-38)	Rarity
Weepinbell	19%
Buneary	12%
Parasect	8%
Pancham	1%

Items

Image	Name	Location
	Max Elixer	In the northern express path.
	Dawn Stone	Near the hidden trees containing Ralts and Riolu.
	Rare Candy	(Hidden)Near the hidden trees containing Ralts and Riolu.

Pokémon

Unless stated otherwise, all levels in this chart are of Difficulty 0.

Pokémon	Location	Levels	Rate Morning	Rate Day	Rate Evening	Rate Night
Raticate	Grass	28-30	10%	10%	10%	40%
Arbok	Grass	30	5%	5%	5%	0%
Sandslash	Grass	28	30%	30%	30%	0%
Ponyta	Grass	32	20%	20%	20%	0%
Doduo	Grass	28-30	35%	35%	35%	0%
Dodrio	Grass	30	5%	5%	5%	0%
Noctowl	Grass	28-32	0%	0%	0%	50%
Quagsire	Grass	30	0%	0%	0%	10%
Spearow	Headbutt	10	63%	63%	63%	63%
Sunkern	Headbutt	10	20%	20%	20%	20%
Ekans	Headbutt	10	15%	15%	15%	15%
Ralts	Headbutt	10	1%	1%	1%	1%
Riolu	Headbutt	10	1%	1%	1%	1%
Tentacool	Surf	15-24	90%	90%	90%	90%
Tentacruel	Surf	20-40	10%	10%	10%	10%
Tentacool	Old Rod	10-10	15%	15%	15%	15%
Magikarp	Old Rod	10-10	85%	85%	85%	85%
Tentacool	Good Rod	20-20	35%	35%	35%	35%
Shellder	Good Rod	20-20	10%	10%	10%	10%
Magikarp	Good Rod	20-20	35%	35%	35%	35%
Chinchou	Good Rod	20-20	20%	20%	20%	20%
Chinchou	Super Rod	40-40	40%	40%	40%	40%
Tentacruel	Super Rod	40-40	20%	20%	20%	20%
Shellder	Super Rod	40-40	30%	30%	30%	30%
Lanturn	Super Rod	40-40	10%	10%	10%	10%

For a list for all locations see: Pokémon Locations

Trainers

Unless stated otherwise, all levels in this chart are of Difficulty 0.

Label	Name	Pokémon	Reward
A	Fisherman Scott	Qwilfish Lv.30 Qwilfish Lv.30 Seaking Lv.34	1360
B	Psychic Richard	Espeon Lv.36	1152
C	Ace Trainer♀ Joyce	Pikachu Lv.3 6 Blastoise Lv.32	1536
D	Ace Trainer♂ Gaven	Victreebel Lv.32 Kingler Lv.32 Flareon Lv.32	1680
E	Ace Trainer♂ Jake	Parasect Lv.33 Golduck Lv.35	1680
F	Ace Trainer♀ Beth	Rapidash Lv.36	1728