Route 27

Route 27 Map

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

Geography

Route 27 begins as a water-logged route at its western terminus, requiring Trainers to Surf east from New Bark Town to reach the first area of land along the route. After making landfall for the first time, a helpful Trainer near the shore will notify other Trainers that they have officially entered Kanto. The route continues east to a three-way intersection. The east path leads to the lower portion of a ledge and, ultimately, a dead end. The lack of a through route to the east forces Trainers to the north, where the path meets the western portal of Tohjo Falls.

A Trainer awaits at the eastern portal, battling unsuspecting Trainers who exit the area. Also around this area is a house owned by a woman who can detect how devoted a player's Pokémon is to them. If a Trainer shows her that their lead Pokémon is attached to them, the woman will give them TM 37 (Sandstorm). This prize is only attainable once regardless of how many different Pokémon are shown to her. South of the house is the aforementioned ledge used to bypass Tohjo Falls when heading west along the route.

The route crosses a pond before resuming its course on land. This area of the route is home to the first patch of grass along Route 27. The path of Route 27 follows the grass southeast, passing a Trainer among the grass, before arriving at a bridge. Across this bridge is a fork; continue on land by scaling the cliffs or surf across below them using whirlpool to make the more direct crossing. The route continues along a seconf bridge to the western terminus, a one way ledge blocks a path from Route 26 while the main path climbs up slightly to access Route 26. There are two Trainers on each side of the cliffs. After battling, Reena will offer to exchange phone numbers for rematches.

There are two water paths which are optional.

Western water path

Directly south of the west entrance to Tohjo Falls is a shoreline separating the land-bound route from a water path. The path on water turns east shortly after heading south from the shore, paralleling Route 27 to its terminus on a tiny patch of land.

Eastern water path

The eastern water path is a southern extension to the large water body that encompasses most of eastern Route 27 and southern Route 26. The start of the path is at a whirlpool southeast of Reena's location. The use of Whirlpool is necessary to pass. The path then turns east, landing on an island containing Bird Keeper Jose, another Trainer who will offer to trade numbers.

Points of interest

Tohjo Falls

Located near the beginning of the route. Is the only way to continue east from New Bark Town.

Old Lady's House

The Lady in this house will give you TM 37(Sandstorm) when the first Pokémon in your party is friendly towards you.

Hidden Grotto

Located in the small area on the center of the south side of the route, requires surf to reach. It is one of the 6 grottos that become available after defeating Morty and obtaining Surf.

Item	Rarity
Visible Items
Hyper Potion	20%
Big Mushroom	10%
Revive	10%
Great Ball	10%
Net Ball	8%
Elixir	6%
Sun Stone	5%
Moon Stone	5%
Shiny Stone	5%
Dusk Stone	5%
Dawn Stone	5%
Repeat Ball	5%
Nugget	5%
Rare Candy	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 (32-37)	Rarity
Slowpoke	19%
Crustle	12%
Larvitar	8%
Pelipper	1%

Items

Name	Description	Location
Rare Candy	A candy that is packed with energy. When consumed, it will instantly raise the level of a single Pokémon by one.	Surf south from the west entrance of Tohjo Falls.
TM 22	Teaches "Solarbeam" to a Pokémon	Cross the Whirlpool south of the western bridge segment.
Nugget	A nugget of the purest gold that gives off a lustrous gleam in direct light. It can be sold at a high price to shops.	On a small piece of land accessed by surf from Route 26. (Hidden)
Big Mushroom	A very large and rare mushroom. It's popular with a certain class of collectors and sought out by them.	On a rock on the return path from Route 26. (Hidden)
Revive	A medicine that can revive fainted Pokémon. It also restores half of a fainted Pokémon's HP.	On the east end of the cliff above the Psychic. (Hidden)
TM 37	Teaches "Sandstorm" to a Pokémon	From the woman in the house.

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	30	20%	20%	20%	20%
Arbok	Grass	28	30%	30%	30%	0%
Ponyta	Grass	32	5%	5%	5%	0%
Doduo	Grass	28-30	40%	40%	40%	0%
Dodrio	Grass	30	5%	5%	5%	0%
Noctowl	Grass	28-32	0%	0%	0%	40%
Quagsire	Grass	28-30	0%	0%	0%	40%

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

Pokémon	Location	Levels	Rate Morning	Rate Day	Rate Evening	Rate Night
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	Ace Trainer♀ Megan	Bulbasaur Lv.32 Ivysaur Lv.32 Venusaur Lv.32	1536
B	Ace Trainer♂ Blake	Magneton Lv.33 Quagsire Lv.31 Exeggcute Lv.31	1488
C	Bird Keeper Jose	Farfetch'd Lv.34	816
D	Ace Trainer♂ Brian	Sandslash Lv.35	1680
E	Psychic Gilbert	Starmie Lv.30 Exeggcute Lv.30 Girafarig Lv.34	1088
F	Ace Trainer♀ Reena	Starmie Lv.31 Starmie Lv.31 Nidoqueen Lv.33	1488