RoutesRoute 42
21 wild Pokémon can be encountered here across 5 games. Choose a game below — spawn methods, level ranges and rates are shown exactly as they are in that version.
SpearowNormalFlyingMorningDayRadio OffLv. 14–1620%#41
ZubatPoisonFlyingNightRadio OffLv. 14–1620%#179
MareepElectricRadio OffLv. 13–1520%#264
LinooneNormalRadio HoennLv. 1510%#293
WhismurNormalRadio HoennLv. 13–1410%#399
BidoofNormalRadio SinnohLv. 1510%#418
BuizelWaterRadio SinnohLv. 13–1410%#180
FlaaffyElectricLv. 15–174%Route 42 across the games
Route 42 shows up in 5games, and the wild lineup shifts each time. Here's who you can meet in every version it appears in — tap a Pokémon for its full entry.
All Pokémon found at Route 42
These 21 Pokémon can be caught in the wild at Route 42 in Johto across every game in which the area appears. Tap any Pokémon for its full Pokédex entry, stats, evolutions and every other place it can be found.
Route 42 — frequently asked questions
How many Pokémon can you catch at Route 42?
You can encounter 21 different Pokémon at Route 42 in Johto, recorded across 5 games (Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold and SoulSilver). Choose a game on this page to see each Pokémon's spawn method, level range and encounter rate.
What Pokémon are found at Route 42?
Wild Pokémon at Route 42 include Rattata, Raticate, Spearow, Fearow, Ekans, Arbok, Zubat, Golbat, Mankey, Goldeen, Seaking and Magikarp, plus 9 more.
Which games feature Route 42?
Route 42 appears in Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold and SoulSilver. Encounter data can differ between versions, so use the game selector above to see the exact wild Pokémon for the game you're playing.
What kind of location is Route 42?
Route 42 is a route in the Johto region, introduced in Generation 2.
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