Johto Route 42

Route 42 (Japanese: ４２ばんどうろ Route 42) is a route in northern Johto, connecting Ecruteak City and Mahogany Town. Mt. Mortar lies on the route with multiple entrances along the route.

Johto
Route 42		 ４２番道路
Route 42
Map description
A small path opened at the base of challenging Mt. Mortar with multiple entrances to it.
Required for navigation
Connecting locations
 
↑
Mt. Mortar
  
← Ecruteak City
 Route 42
Mahogany Town →
Location

Location of Route 42 in Johto.
Gen II
Pokémon world routes
← Route 41       Route 43 →

Route description

Upon leaving from either the western or eastern terminus, a Trainer must have a Pokémon with Surf to continue, as the route is divided twice over by small lakes. Alternatively, they can pass through Mt. Mortar to the north. On the small landmass between the two, there is a tree that is able to be Cut, leading to a trio of Apricorn trees, much like those on Route 37.

Each of the landmasses on the route also features an entrance to a different part of Mt. Mortar.

In Pokémon Crystal, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Suicune appears on the overworld near the Apricorn trees, but flees if the player gets close.

Items
Item Location Games
Ultra Ball In the indent next to the western entrance to Mt. Mortar  G  S  C 
TM65 (Shadow Claw) In the indent next to the western entrance to Mt. Mortar  HG  SS 
HM04 (Strength) Given by the Hiker running out of Mt. Mortar  HG  SS 
Max Potion In the southwestern tile of the large rock in the middle of the western pond (requires Surf) (hidden)  G  S  C 
Super Potion Northeast of the Apricorn grove (requires Surf)  G  S  C  HG  SS 
Pnk Apricorn In the left Apricorn tree in the middle of the route (requires Surf and Cut) (daily)  G  S  C  HG  SS 
Grn Apricorn In the middle Apricorn tree in the middle of the route (requires Surf and Cut) (daily)  G  S  C  HG  SS 
Ylw Apricorn In the right Apricorn tree in the middle of the route (requires Surf and Cut) (daily)  G  S  C  HG  SS 
Max Potion In the small rock on the patch of land south of the eastern pond (requires Surf) (hidden)  HG  SS 
Water Stone Sometimes given out by Fisherman Tully if the player has his phone number  C  HG  SS 
Dubious Disc On the patch of land north of the eastern pond, accessed via the upper exit from Mt. Mortar (requires Rock Climb)  HG  SS 

Pokémon

Generation II
Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Rattata
 G S C
Grass
 15 20% 20% 0%
Rattata
 G S C
Grass
 13 0% 0% 30%
Raticate
 G S C
Grass
 16 10% 10% 0%
Raticate
 G S C
Grass
 15 0% 0% 20%
Spearow
 G S C
Grass
 14-16 30% 30% 0%
Spearow
 G S C
Grass
 14-16 40% 40% 0%
Spearow
 G S C
Grass
 14 30% 30% 0%
Fearow
 G S C
Grass
 16 5% 5% 0%
Ekans
 G S C
Grass
 13 30% 30% 0%
Arbok
 G S C
Grass
 15 5% 5% 0%
Zubat
 G S C
Grass
 14-16 0% 0% 30%
Zubat
 G S C
Grass
 14-16 0% 0% 40%
Zubat
 G S C
Grass
 14 0% 0% 30%
Golbat
 G S C
Grass
 16 0% 0% 15%
Mankey
 G S C
Grass
 15 30%
Mareep
 G S C
Grass
 13 30%
Mareep
 G S C
Grass
 13-15 50%
Flaaffy
 G S C
Grass
 15-17 10%
Marill
 G S C
Grass
 15 0% 0% 5%
Surfing
Goldeen
 G S C
Surfing
 15-24 90%
Seaking
 G S C
Surfing
 20-24 10%
Fishing
Goldeen
 G S C
Fishing
Old Rod
 10 15%
Magikarp
 G S C
Fishing
Old Rod
 10 85%
Goldeen
 G S C
Fishing
Good Rod
 20 65%
Magikarp
 G S C
Fishing
Good Rod
 20 35%
Goldeen
 G S C
Fishing
Super Rod
 40 70%
Seaking
 G S C
Fishing
Super Rod
 40 10%
Magikarp
 G S C
Fishing
Super Rod
 40 20%
Headbutt tree
(Moderate chances of battle)
Spearow
 G S C
Headbutt
 10 80%
Spearow
 G S C
Headbutt
 10 65%
Ekans
 G S C
Headbutt
 10 15%
Aipom
 G S C
Headbutt
 10 20%
Headbutt tree
(Low chances of battle)
Spearow
 G S C
Headbutt
 10 50%
Aipom
 G S C
Headbutt
 10 20%
Heracross
 G S C
Headbutt
 10 30%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.


Generation IV
Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Spearow
 HG SS
Grass
 14-16 30% 30% 0%
Spearow
 HG SS
Grass
 14-16 40% 40% 0%
Zubat
 HG SS
Grass
 14-16 0% 0% 30%
Zubat
 HG SS
Grass
 14-16 0% 0% 40%
Mankey
 HG SS
Grass
 15 30%
Mareep
 HG SS
Grass
 13 30%
Mareep
 HG SS
Grass
 13-15 50%
Flaaffy
 HG SS
Grass
 15-17 10%
Surfing
Goldeen
 HG SS
Surfing
 10-25 90%
Seaking
 HG SS
Surfing
 15-25 10%
Fishing
Goldeen
 HG SS
Fishing
Old Rod
 10 15%
Magikarp
 HG SS
Fishing
Old Rod
 10 85%
Goldeen
 HG SS
Fishing
Good Rod
 20 60%
Magikarp
 HG SS
Fishing
Good Rod
 20 40%
Goldeen
 HG SS
Fishing
Super Rod
 40 70%
Seaking
 HG SS
Fishing
Super Rod
 40 10%
Magikarp
 HG SS
Fishing
Super Rod
 40 20%
Headbutt
Spearow
 HG SS
Headbutt
 13-16 50%
Aipom
 HG SS
Headbutt
 13-16 20%
Heracross
 HG SS
Headbutt
 13-14 30%
Special Pokémon
Linoone
 HG SS
Hoenn Sound
 14 20%
Whismur
 HG SS
Hoenn Sound
 13-14 20%
Bidoof
 HG SS
Sinnoh Sound
 14 20%
Buizel
 HG SS
Sinnoh Sound
 13-14 20%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.


Trainers

Generation II
Trainer Pokémon
Fisher ChrisGS/TullyC
ミノル Minoru
Reward: 720
Qwilfish♂ Lv.18
No item
PokéManiac Shane
トシノブ Toshinobu
Reward: 960
Nidorina♀ Lv.16
No item
Nidorino♂ Lv.16
No item
Hiker Benjamin
テツジ Tetsuji
Reward: 512
Diglett♂ Lv.14
No item
Geodude♂ Lv.14
No item
Dugtrio♂ Lv.16
No item
Rematch
Fisher ChrisGS/TullyC
ミノル Minoru
Reward: 920
After the Goldenrod Radio Tower incident
and defeating the previous teamC
Qwilfish♂ Lv.23
No item
Fisher ChrisGS
ミノル Minoru
Reward: 1360
After becoming Champion
Goldeen♂ Lv.32
No item
Goldeen♂ Lv.32
No item
Qwilfish♂ Lv.34
No item
Fisher TullyC
ミノル Minoru
Reward: 1280
After becoming Champion
and defeating the previous team
Goldeen♂ Lv.32
No item
Goldeen♂ Lv.32
No item
Qwilfish♂ Lv.32
No item
Fisher TullyC
ミノル Minoru
Reward: 1480
After returning the Machine Part
and defeating the previous team
Seaking♂ Lv.34
No item
Seaking♂ Lv.34
No item
Qwilfish♂ Lv.37
No item
Trainers with a telephone symbol by their names will give their Pokégear number to the player, and may call or be called for a rematch with higher-level Pokémon.


Generation IV
Trainer Pokémon
Fisherman Tully
ミノル Minoru
Reward: 608
Qwilfish♂ Lv.19
No item
Poké Maniac Shane
トシノブ Toshinobu
Reward: 1088
Nidorina♀ Lv.17
No item
Nidorino♂ Lv.17
No item
Hiker Benjamin
テツジ Tetsuji
Reward: 544
Diglett♂ Lv.15
No item
Geodude♂ Lv.15
No item
Dugtrio♂ Lv.17
No item
Rematch
Fisherman Tully*
ミノル Minoru
Reward: 1056
Qwilfish♂ Lv.33
No item
Fisherman Tully*
ミノル Minoru
Reward: 1216
Goldeen♂ Lv.30
No item
Goldeen♂ Lv.30
No item
Qwilfish♂ Lv.38
No item
Fisherman Tully*
ミノル Minoru
Reward: 1696
Seaking♂ Lv.41
No item
Seaking♂ Lv.50
No item
Qwilfish♂ Lv.53
No item
Trainers with a telephone symbol by their names will give their Pokégear number to the player, and may call or be called for a rematch with higher-level Pokémon.


Walking Pokémon effects
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When interacting with walking Pokémon in HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Pokémon may occasionally show an altered mood specific to this location.

  • The walking Pokémon would occasionally cry out and look at the tall mountain. It can sometimes find something on top of the mountain.
  • Rock-type Pokémon occasionally look at the mountain as if anticipating climbing it.

In the manga
Route 42 in Pokémon Adventures

Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter

Route 42 appeared in Absolutely Azumarill. After failing to catch Suicune at the Tin Tower, Crystal found herself unable to catch any Pokémon whatsoever. Moreover, her Pokédex had been broken as she fell from the tower, leaving her unable to track Suicune. She started falling into depression at the thought of possibly failing to fulfill Professor Oak's request of completing the Pokédex, but when her mother, Mirei, appeared before her and saw her sorry state, she angrily snapped at Crystal and told her to retrain herself at Mt. Mortar, where she had originally mastered her catching skills.


Johto
Settlements
New Bark Town • Cherrygrove City • Violet City • Azalea Town • Goldenrod City • Ecruteak City
Olivine City • Cianwood City • Mahogany Town • Blackthorn City • Safari Zone Gate • Frontier Access
Routes
29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • 38 • 39 • 40 • 41 • 42 • 43 • 44 • 45 • 46 • 47 • 48
Landmarks
Dark Cave • Sprout Tower • Ruins of Alph • Union Cave • Slowpoke Well • Ilex Forest • Radio Tower • Global Terminal
Goldenrod Tunnel • National Park • Pokéathlon Dome • Bell Tower • Bellchime Trail • Burned Tower • Moomoo Farm • Glitter Lighthouse
Battle Tower (Crystal • HGSS)/Frontier • Cliff Edge Gate • Cliff Cave • Embedded Tower • Safari Zone • Whirl Islands
Mt. Mortar • Lake of Rage • Team Rocket HQ • Ice Path • Dragon's Den • S.S. Aqua • Mt. Silver
Access to
Sinjoh Ruins • Kanto


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