Ecruteak City

Johto

Quests and events

• Route 27 → Ecruteak City: the outpost guard's letter to Momo (before the Mineral Badge)
• Ecruteak Gym: Morty's Ghost challenge (the Fog Badge)
• Ecruteak City: which legendary beast is strongest? (one-time)
• Ecruteak City: show the girl a Pokémon like Ho-Oh (→ Shed Shell)
• Ecruteak City: Grandpa's Pokémon lantern riddles (→ 2 Power Bands)
• Ecruteak Pokémon Center: Gold's training battles (→ 12 Soda Pop; missable)
• Ecruteak City (Dance Theater): Sakura wants a Water Stone (→ Spell Tag; before the Rising Badge)
• Ecruteak City: Shellos for the boy without Badges (choice; one chance)
• Ecruteak City: the wheelchair-bound writer's Pidgey letter (→ Wise Glasses; continues Route 35's hungry Pidgey)
• Ecruteak City: small extras
• Ecruteak City: milk for the baby Pichu (→ unlocks Volt Tackle)
• Dance Theater → Bell Tower: catch Ho-Oh (after the final Hall of Fame)

Wild Pokémon

How to read these tables

Morning is 4:00–9:59, day 10:00–19:59 and night 20:00–3:59 on the game clock; a table marked "any time" is the same all day. Swarms, Hoenn/Sinnoh Sound encounters, and special night-fishing replacements are not active in this hack and are excluded. "—" means the table stores no level or chance for that entry. The encounter rate is how often you meet wild Pokémon on that map (higher means more often).

These are the ordinary encounter tables. Calendar encounters can replace specific land slots. Visible spawns and capture-chain bonuses use additional rules; table weights are not shiny odds.

Ecruteak City

Encounter rate: surfing 15 · Old Rod 25 · Good Rod 50 · Super Rod 75

Surfing

Wild Pokémon: Surfing

Pokémon	Level	Chance
Wooper	15–25	65%
Poliwag	10–20	30%
Poliwhirl	15–25	5%

Old Rod

Wild Pokémon: Old Rod

Pokémon	Level	Chance
Magikarp	10	85%
Poliwag	10	15%

Good Rod

Wild Pokémon: Good Rod

Pokémon	Level	Chance
Magikarp	20	40%
Poliwag	20	55%
Wooper	20	5%

Super Rod

Wild Pokémon: Super Rod

Pokémon	Level	Chance
Poliwag	40	80%
Wooper	40	15%
Quagsire	40	5%

Headbutt trees: Ecruteak City

18 normal trees. Whether a tree is "common" or "rare" depends on your Trainer ID.

Common trees

Wild Pokémon: Common trees

Pokémon	Level	Chance
Hoothoot	12–14	50%
Pineco	12–14	30%
Exeggcute	12–14	20%

Rare trees

Wild Pokémon: Rare trees

Pokémon	Level	Chance
Hoothoot	15–17	50%
Spinarak	15–17	30%
Exeggcute	15–17	20%

Move tutors

Poltergeist

Ecruteak Gym · Cost: Free

Requirements: Burned Tower → Bell Tower gate: bring Morty to the Marauder (story; the gate quiz); Ecruteak Gym: Morty's Ghost challenge (the Fog Badge)

Aura Sphere

Ecruteak Bell Tower Barrier Station · Cost: Free

Requirements: Burned Tower → Bell Tower gate: bring Morty to the Marauder (story; the gate quiz); Ecruteak City: small extras

the gatekeeper of Ho-Oh's Bellchime Trail, Ecruteak City

Volt Tackle

Ecruteak Dowsing Machine house · Cost: Moomoo Milk ×10

Requirements: Ecruteak City: milk for the baby Pichu (→ unlocks Volt Tackle)

in a house in Ecruteak City

All tutors and eligibility lists →

Gifts, trades and scripted encounters

• Gift: Shellos (Lv. 25) — Ecruteak City — Shellos boy’s house

  Tell the Ecruteak boy “Then give it to me”, with a free party slot. Choosing “Don’t give up on it” permanently loses the gift.

  See Ecruteak City: Shellos for the boy without Badges (choice; one chance)
• Trade: Goldeen for Feebas ("Mimi")

  Trade a Goldeen to the fisherman beside Ecruteak’s pond. One trade per game.

Some of these depend on your starter, story progress or a choice. See the quests above.

Trainers

Click a trainer to see their team. Some battles only happen in certain story branches; check the conditions below.

Leader MortyGengar 80 · Dusclops 80 · Mismagius 80 · Mimikyu 1 · Dhelmise 1 · Sinistcha 1

• Ecruteak Gym: double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time, before you have the Fog Badge

Leader Morty’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	EVs	Moves
Gengar	80	Merciless	Focus Sash	Timid	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Toxic, Hex, Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb
Dusclops	80	Pressure	Eviolite	Bold	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Def, 6 SpA	Night Shade, Will-O-Wisp, Pain Split, Shadow Sneak
Mismagius	80	Misty Surge	Leftovers	Timid	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Shadow Ball, Nasty Plot, Moonblast, Mystical Fire
Mimikyu	1	Disguise	Sitrus Berry	Adamant	10 HP / 6 others	252 HP, 252 Atk, 6 SpA	Swords Dance, Will-O-Wisp, Play Rough, Shadow Claw
Dhelmise	1	Steelworker	Occa Berry	Adamant	10 HP / 6 others	252 HP, 252 Atk, 6 SpA	Gyro Ball, Anchor Shot, Phantom Force, Swords Dance
Sinistcha	1	Hospitality	Sitrus Berry	Bold	10 HP / 6 others	252 HP, 252 Def, 6 SpA	Calm Mind, Shadow Ball, Matcha Gotcha, Strength Sap

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats.

View all encounters and teamsDamage calc →

Medium BonnieHaunter 64 · Spiritomb 65 · Sableye 64

• Ecruteak Bell Tower Barrier Station Corridor: trainer on the map

Medium Bonnie’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Haunter	64	Levitate	Spell Tag	Timid	20 HP / 18 others	Dazzling Gleam, Thunderbolt, Shadow Claw, Hypnosis
Spiritomb	65	Unaware	Leftovers	Naive	20 HP / 18 others	Sucker Punch, Facade, Shadow Sneak, Hypnosis
Sableye	64	Prankster	Sitrus Berry	Gentle	20 HP / 18 others	Will-O-Wisp, Recover, Fake Out, Confuse Ray

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

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Leader MortyDrifblim 87 · Gengar 88 · Spiritomb 87 · Mismagius 88 · Dusknoir 88 · Shedinja 87

• Ecruteak Gym: single battle
• Ecruteak Gym: single battle, once you have the Fog Badge, if you pick “Singles”
• Ecruteak Gym: double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time, once you have the Fog Badge, if you pick “Doubles”

Leader Morty’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	EVs	Moves
Drifblim	87	Aftermath	Sitrus Berry	Modest	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Minimize, Shadow Ball, Icy Wind, Will-O-Wisp
Gengar	88	Levitate	Sitrus Berry	Timid	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Destiny Bond, Confuse Ray
Spiritomb	87	Unaware	Leftovers	Bold	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Def, 6 SpA	Will-O-Wisp, Pain Split, Protect, Shadow Sneak
Mismagius	88	Magic Bounce	Focus Sash	Timid	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Taunt, Shadow Ball, Nasty Plot, Dazzling Gleam
Dusknoir	88	Pressure	Sitrus Berry	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Atk, 6 SpA	Ice Punch, Shadow Sneak, Earthquake, Darkest Lariat
Shedinja	87	Wonder Guard	Focus Sash	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 Atk, 252 SpD	X-Scissor, Poltergeist, Swords Dance, Shadow Sneak

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats.

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Kimono Girl TamaoUmbreon 85 · Clefairy 84 · Raichu 84 · Crawdaunt 84 · Noctowl 85 · Claydol 85

• Ecruteak Dance Theater: single battle, if you pick “Singles”
• Ecruteak Dance Theater: double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time, if you pick “Doubles”

Kimono Girl Tamao’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	EVs	Moves
Umbreon	85	Inner Focus	Leftovers	Bold	31 HP / 24 others	252 HP, 252 Def, 6 SpA	Snarl, Foul Play, Yawn, Moonlight
Clefairy	84	Friend Guard	Eviolite	Bold	31 HP / 24 others	252 HP, 252 Def, 6 SpA	Follow Me, Protect, Icy Wind, Sing
Raichu	84	Static	Magnet	Timid	31 HP / 24 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Nasty Plot, Thunderbolt, Fake Out, Volt Switch
Crawdaunt	84	Adaptability	Quick Claw	Adamant	31 HP / 24 others	6 HP, 252 Atk, 252 SpD	Crabhammer, Swords Dance, Aqua Jet, Crunch
Noctowl	85	Concentrate	Wide Lens	Timid	31 HP / 24 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Hypnosis, Moonblast, Air Slash, Dream Eater
Claydol	85	Levitate	Lum Berry	Modest	31 HP / 24 others	252 HP, 6 SpA, 252 Spe	Earth Power, Ice Beam, Extrasensory, Scorching Sands

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats.

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Kimono Girl SakuraVaporeon 85 · Arcanine 84 · Omastar 85 · Misdreavus 84 · Jumpluff 84 · Floatzel 85

• Ecruteak Dance Theater: single battle, if you pick “Singles”
• Ecruteak Dance Theater: double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time, if you pick “Doubles”

Kimono Girl Sakura’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	EVs	Moves
Vaporeon	85	Water Absorb	Leftovers	Bold	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Def, 6 SpA	Scald, Ice Beam, Acid Armor, Protect
Arcanine	84	Intimidate	Assault Vest	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 Atk, 252 SpD	Extreme Speed, Bulldoze, Flare Blitz, Snarl
Omastar	85	Weak Armor	Power Herb	Modest	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Ice Beam, Meteor Beam, Hydro Pump, Protect
Misdreavus	84	Prankster	Eviolite	Bold	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Def, 6 SpA	Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, Shadow Ball, Icy Wind
Jumpluff	84	Chlorophyll	Leftovers	Timid	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Leech Seed, Sleep Powder, Dazzling Gleam, Giga Drain
Floatzel	85	Water Bubble	Mystic Water	Jolly	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 Atk, 252 SpD	Aqua Jet, Aqua Tail, Taunt, Protect

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats.

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School Kid EmberMagby 12

• Ecruteak City: double battle against this trainer and Camper Chongyun together, if you pick “None of them”
• Ecruteak City: single battle, if you pick “Raikou”

School Kid Ember’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Magby	12	Flame Body	—	Hardy	10 HP / 12 others	level-up moves

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

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Camper ChongyunElekid 12

• Ecruteak City: double battle against this trainer and School Kid Ember together, if you pick “None of them”
• Ecruteak City: single battle, if you pick “Entei”

Camper Chongyun’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Elekid	12	Static	—	Quiet	10 HP / 12 others	level-up moves

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

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Johto Trainer GoldQuilava 34 · Ambipom 34 · Togepi 15 · Poliwhirl 33 · Sunflora 33 · Mantine 33

• Ecruteak Pokémon Center: single battle
• Ecruteak Pokémon Center: double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time
• Ecruteak Pokémon Center: single battle, with exactly 1 Pokémon in your party

Johto Trainer Gold’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Quilava	34	Blaze	Charcoal	Hardy	10 HP / 18 others	Lava Plume, Brick Break, Quick Attack, Will-O-Wisp
Ambipom	34	Technician	Focus Sash	Lax	10 HP / 18 others	Fake Out, Payback, Aerial Ace, Counter
Togepi	15	Hustle	Eviolite	Hardy	10 HP / 18 others	Yawn, Charm, Metronome, Sweet Kiss
Poliwhirl	33	Water Absorb	Mystic Water	Rash	10 HP / 18 others	Water Pulse, Icy Wind, Endeavor, Mud Shot
Sunflora	33	Simple	Custap Berry	Mild	10 HP / 18 others	Grass Whistle, Leech Seed, Giga Drain, Earth Power
Mantine	33	Swift Swim	Wacan Berry	Sassy	10 HP / 18 others	Bubble Beam, Air Slash, Icy Wind, Mirror Coat

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

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Johto Trainer GoldQuilava 35 · Ambipom 36 · Togepi 16 · Poliwhirl 34 · Sunflora 34 · Mantine 34

• Ecruteak Pokémon Center: single battle

Johto Trainer Gold’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Quilava	35	Blaze	Charcoal	Naive	10 HP / 18 others	Lava Plume, Brick Break, Quick Attack, Will-O-Wisp
Ambipom	36	Technician	Focus Sash	Brave	10 HP / 18 others	Fake Out, Payback, Aerial Ace, Counter
Togepi	16	Hustle	Eviolite	Naive	10 HP / 18 others	Yawn, Charm, Metronome, Sweet Kiss
Poliwhirl	34	Water Absorb	Mystic Water	Impish	10 HP / 18 others	Water Pulse, Icy Wind, Endeavor, Mud Shot
Sunflora	34	Simple	Custap Berry	Brave	10 HP / 18 others	Grass Whistle, Leech Seed, Giga Drain, Earth Power
Mantine	34	Swift Swim	Wacan Berry	Hasty	10 HP / 18 others	Bubble Beam, Air Slash, Icy Wind, Mirror Coat

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

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Items

Items found here

Item	Qty	Kind	Where
Hyper Potion	1	hidden	Ecruteak City · 6 steps north and 6 steps west of the door to Burned Tower
Ether	1	hidden	Ecruteak City · 5 steps south and 6 steps east of the door to Ecruteak Dowsing Machine house
Rare Candy	1	hidden	Ecruteak City · 2 steps north of the door to Route 38 gatehouse

Gifts from people

• Cheri Berry ×3
• Rawst Berry ×3
• Shed Shell · see Ecruteak City: show the girl a Pokémon like Ho-Oh (→ Shed Shell)
• Power Band ×2 · see Ecruteak City: Grandpa's Pokémon lantern riddles (→ 2 Power Bands)
• TM30 Shadow Ball · see Ecruteak Gym: Morty's Ghost challenge (the Fog Badge)
• Clear Bell · see Dance Theater → Bell Tower: catch Ho-Oh (after the final Hall of Fame)
• Soda Pop ×12 · see Ecruteak Pokémon Center: Gold's training battles (→ 12 Soda Pop; missable)
• Spell Tag · see Ecruteak City (Dance Theater): Sakura wants a Water Stone (→ Spell Tag; before the Rising Badge)
• Heart Scale · see Route 27 → Ecruteak City: the outpost guard's letter to Momo (before the Mineral Badge)
• Muscle Band · see Ecruteak City: small extras
• Wise Glasses · see Ecruteak City: the wheelchair-bound writer's Pidgey letter (→ Wise Glasses; continues Route 35's hungry Pidgey)

Some gifts depend on a quest, a choice or the day of the week; a linked quest explains when.

Bought or exchanged

Bought or exchanged

Item	Qty	Price
Heart Scale	1	Guard's Letter ×1

Shops

Ecruteak Poké Mart, counter 1 (18 items)

Ecruteak Poké Mart, counter 1

Item	Price
Poké Ball	$200
Great Ball	$600
Ultra Ball	$1,200
Potion	$300
Super Potion	$700
Hyper Potion	$4,000
Max Potion	$5,000
Revive	$7,000
Antidote	$100
Paralyze Heal	$200
Burn Heal	$250
Ice Heal	$250
Awakening	$250
Full Heal	$600
Repel	$350
Super Repel	$500
Max Repel	$700
Escape Rope	$550

Ecruteak Poké Mart, counter 2 (8 items)

Ecruteak Poké Mart, counter 2

Item	Price
Energy Root	$3,500
Focus Band	$200
TM65 Shadow Claw	$3,000
Dive Ball	$1,000
TM108 Misty Terrain	$4,000
TM109 Play Rough	$4,000
TM115 High Horsepower	$4,000
TM116 Psychic Terrain	$4,000