Navigating the Depths: Your Rock Tunnel Expedition Begins
Rock Tunnel stands as a significantLocation in your Pokémon journey, a dark and winding cave connectingRoute 10 and Lavender Town. For trainers venturing through the Kanto region in Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow versions, mastering the Rock Tunnel is essential. This comprehensive guide provides you with a detailed Rock Tunnel Map and walkthrough, ensuring you navigate its depths effectively, encounter all wild Pokémon, and defeat every trainer. Prepare to explore every nook and cranny of this challenging cave with our expert guidance.
Rock Tunnel 1F: Map and Trainer Encounters
Entering Rock Tunnel from Route 10, you’ll find yourself on the 1st Floor (1F). This level is characterized by its darkness, which can be illuminated using Flash, making navigation and trainer spotting significantly easier. As you step into the dimly lit cavern, be prepared to encounter wild Pokémon and a series of trainers eager to test your skills.
Here’s a breakdown of the Pokémon you can find on 1F:
| Pokémon | Type | Versions | Method | Rate | Levels |
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| Zubat | Poison/Flying | R/B: 55%, Y: 50% | Cave | High | 15–21 |
| Machop | Fighting | R/B: 15%, Y: 10% | Cave | Low | 15–21 |
| Geodude | Rock/Ground | R/B: 25%, Y: 40% | Cave | Medium | 16–20 |
| Onix | Rock/Ground | R/B: 5%, Y: 10% | Cave | Very Low | 13–18 |
Image depicting the layout of Rock Tunnel 1F, showcasing the pathways and general structure of the first floor.
Trainer Battles on 1F:
- PokéManiac (A): Head south-east upon entering 1F to encounter the first trainer.
PokéManiac (A) (Red/Blue)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Cubone Ground 23 427 Bone Club, Growl Slowpoke Water/Psychic 23 487 Confusion, Disable, Headbutt Reward ¥1150 PokéManiac (A) (Yellow)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Cubone Ground 23 427 Growl, Bone Club, Tail Whip, Headbutt Slowpoke Water/Psychic 23 487 Confusion, Disable, Headbutt Reward ¥1150
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Ladder to B1F (1): Continue south past PokéManiac (A) and follow the path to find the first ladder leading down to Basement 1 Floor (B1F).
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Hiker (G): Upon returning to 1F from B1F via ladder (2), Hiker (G) is readily visible.
Hiker (G)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Geodude Rock/Ground 19 349 Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw Machop Fighting 19 357 Karate Chop Geodude Rock/Ground 19 349 Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw Geodude Rock/Ground 19 349 Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw Reward ¥665
- Hiker (H): Move south along the left side of the rock formation below Hiker (G) to engage Hiker (H).
Hiker (H)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Onix Rock/Ground 20 462 Tackle, Screech, Bind, Rock Throw Onix Rock/Ground 20 462 Tackle, Screech, Bind, Rock Throw Geodude Rock/Ground 20 367 Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw Reward ¥700
- Hiker (I): Proceed east past the rock formation to battle Hiker (I).
Hiker (I)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Geodude Rock/Ground 21 387 Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw, Selfdestruct Graveler Rock/Ground 21 603 Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw, Selfdestruct Reward ¥735
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Ladder to B1F (3): Ladder (3) is located immediately above Hiker (I), leading back down to B1F.
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Ladder to 1F (4): After navigating B1F, ladder (4) will bring you back up to 1F.
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Jr. Trainer♀ (M) & (N): Upon returning to 1F via ladder (4), you will find two Jr. Trainers♀ waiting to battle to the south.
Jr. Trainer♀ (M)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Bellsprout Grass/Poison 22 396 Wrap, PoisonPowder, Sleep Powder, Stun Spore Clefairy Normal 22 319 Pound, Growl, Sing, DoubleSlap Reward ¥440
Jr. Trainer♀ (N)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Pidgey Normal/Flying 19 223 Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind Rattata Normal 19 231 Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang Rattata Normal 19 231 Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang Bellsprout Grass/Poison 19 342 Growth, Wrap, PoisonPowder, Sleep Powder Reward ¥380
- Jr. Trainer♀ (O): Follow the path and head west at the fork to find the last trainer on 1F, Jr. Trainer♀ (O).
Jr. Trainer♀ (O)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Meowth Normal 20 295 Scratch, Growl, Bite, Pay Day Oddish Grass/Poison 20 333 Absorb, PoisonPowder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder Pidgey Normal/Flying 20 235 Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind Reward ¥400
- Ladder to Route 10 South: South-west of Jr. Trainer♀ (O) is the ladder that leads to the southern exit of Rock Tunnel, connecting to Route 10.
Rock Tunnel B1F: Map and Deeper Cave Exploration
Descending into Rock Tunnel’s Basement 1 Floor (B1F) unveils a more intricate network of paths and trainers. Similar to 1F, the Flash ability is highly recommended to light up the area and aid in navigation. B1F hosts a similar roster of wild Pokémon, with slight variations in encounter rates and levels.
Wild Pokémon on B1F:
| Pokémon | Type | Versions | Method | Rate | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zubat | Poison/Flying | R/B: 50%, Y: 40% | Cave | High | 16–22 |
| Machop | Fighting | R/B: 15%, Y: 20% | Cave | Medium | 15–20 |
| Geodude | Rock/Ground | R/B: 26%, Y: 30% | Cave | Medium | 16–21 |
| Onix | Rock/Ground | R/B: 9%, Y: 10% | Cave | Low | 13–22 |
Visual representation of Rock Tunnel B1F, illustrating the interconnected pathways and layout of the basement level.
Trainer Battles on B1F:
- PokéManiac (B): Descend ladder (1) from 1F, and head south-west to encounter PokéManiac (B).
PokéManiac (B)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Slowpoke Water/Psychic 25 529 Confusion, Disable, Headbutt Reward ¥1250
- Jr. Trainer♀ (C): Head west from PokéManiac (B), then north to find Jr. Trainer♀ (C).
Jr. Trainer♀ (C)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Oddish Grass/Poison 22 367 Absorb, PoisonPowder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder Bulbasaur Grass/Poison 22 301 Growl, Leech Seed, Vine Whip, PoisonPowder Reward ¥440
- PokéManiac (D): Continue following the path from Jr. Trainer♀ (C) to encounter PokéManiac (D).
PokéManiac (D) (Red/Blue)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Charmander Fire 22 306 Growl, Ember, Leer, Rage Cubone Ground 22 409 Bone Club, Growl Reward ¥1100 PokéManiac (D) (Yellow)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Charmander Fire 22 306 Growl, Ember, Leer, Rage Cubone Ground 22 409 Growl, Bone Club, Tail Whip, Headbutt Reward ¥1100
- Hiker (E): Proceed along the path until you reach a larger area with a central rock formation and find Hiker (E) on its south side.
Hiker (E)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Geodude Rock/Ground 25 460 Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw, Selfdestruct Reward ¥875
- Hiker (F): Hiker (F) is located on the north-east side of the central rock formation.
Hiker (F)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Machop Fighting 20 376 Karate Chop, Low Kick Onix Rock/Ground 20 462 Tackle, Screech, Bind, Rock Throw Reward ¥700
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Ladder to 1F (2): Ladder (2) leading back to 1F is located to the west of Hiker (F).
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Jr. Trainer♀ (J): Descend ladder (3) from 1F and head directly west to find Jr. Trainer♀ (J).
Jr. Trainer♀ (J)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Jigglypuff Normal 21 342 Sing, Pound, Disable, Defense Curl Pidgey Normal/Flying 21 247 Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind Meowth Normal 21 310 Scratch, Growl, Bite, Pay Day Reward ¥420
- Hiker (K): A little west of Jr. Trainer♀ (J) is Hiker (K).
Hiker (K)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Geodude Rock/Ground 21 387 Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw, Selfdestruct Geodude Rock/Ground 21 387 Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw, Selfdestruct Graveler Rock/Ground 21 603 Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw, Selfdestruct Reward ¥735
- PokéManiac (L): Head north-west from Hiker (K) to battle PokéManiac (L).
PokéManiac (L)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Slowpoke Water/Psychic 20 423 Confusion, Disable Slowpoke Water/Psychic 20 423 Confusion, Disable Slowpoke Water/Psychic 20 423 Confusion, Disable Reward ¥1000
- Ladder to 1F (4): Ladder (4) back to 1F is located above PokéManiac (L).
Route 10 South Exit: Max Ether and Final Trainers
Emerging from Rock Tunnel’s south exit places you back on Route 10, now closer to Lavender Town. Before heading into town, explore the immediate area for a hidden item and a few more trainer battles.
Route 10 Trainers and Item:
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Hidden Max Ether: Examine the lone tree to the east of the Rock Tunnel exit to find a hidden Max Ether.
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Jr. Trainer♀ (B): Starting from the Rock Tunnel entrance, Jr. Trainer♀ (B) is the first trainer you’ll encounter on Route 10 South.
Jr. Trainer♀ (B)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Pidgey Normal/Flying 21 247 Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind Pidgeotto Normal/Flying 21 508 Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind Reward ¥420
- Hiker (C): South-west of Jr. Trainer♀ (B) is Hiker (C).
Hiker (C)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Geodude Rock/Ground 21 387 Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw, Selfdestruct Onix Rock/Ground 21 486 Tackle, Screech, Bind, Rock Throw Reward ¥735
- Hiker (D): Hop over the ledge south of Hiker (C) to battle Hiker (D).
Hiker (D)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Onix Rock/Ground 19 439 Tackle, Screech, Bind, Rock Throw Graveler Rock/Ground 19 544 Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw Reward ¥665
- PokéManiac (E): Trek east to find the final trainer on this route, PokéManiac (E).
PokéManiac (E) (Red/Blue)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Cubone Ground 20 372 Bone Club, Growl Slowpoke Water/Psychic 20 423 Confusion, Disable Reward ¥1000 PokéManiac (E) (Yellow)
Pokémon Type Lv. Exp. Moves Cubone Ground 20 372 Growl, Bone Club, Tail Whip, Headbutt Slowpoke Water/Psychic 20 423 Confusion, Disable Reward ¥1000
Conclusion: Conquering Rock Tunnel and Moving Onward
Successfully navigating Rock Tunnel is a testament to your skills as a Pokémon Trainer. With this rock tunnel map and guide, you are well-equipped to handle the darkness, wild Pokémon, and trainer battles within. Having cleared Rock Tunnel and Route 10 South, Lavender Town and new adventures await! Continue your journey, train your Pokémon, and become the ultimate Pokémon Champion.
