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.
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.
Saffron City is the largest city in Kanto, and for good reason. Silph Co., which produces most forms of Poké Ball, Potion, and Technical Machine, is headquartered here. It is the only city to host two Gyms, though only one is officially recognized. The station for the Magnet Train, a high-speed link back to Goldenrod City, is located in the northwest district.
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.
Stop by Mr. Psychic's house in the southeast district to receive TM29 (Psychic).
Silph Co.
Silph Co., 1F
Silph Co. is open for business, but as it was recently attacked by Team Rocket, visitors are restricted to the first floor. The security guard near the elevator gives you an Up-Grade, one of the company's latest products, as a souvenir.
If you happen to have a Rotom as your lead Pokémon, its electricity will power the broken elevator, allowing you to reach a hidden room on the floor below. This room is filled with appliances that allow Rotom to alter its form.
Magnet Train Station
The Magnet Train Station is located in the city's northwest district, but the train is not currently operational due to a problem at the Kanto Power Plant. Once the power is restored, this high-speed bullet train runs to Goldenrod City and back at any time.
Fighting Dojo
Fighting Dojo
The Fighting Dojo is located on the north side of the city. The Karate King is still training in Mt. Mortar, and only a single student continues to train in his absence. This student informs you that the Gym Leaders of Johto and Kanto may use the building to hold rematches against past challengers.
Obtaining a Leader's Number
To re-battle a Gym Leader, you must first obtain his or her phone number. After that, you may call at any time, but he or she will only accept your challenge when their schedule is free. While most phone numbers can be obtained at this point, rematches cannot be arranged until after you have earned all 16 Badges.
After obtaining a Gym Leader's number, you must call during a certain time of the week to arrange a rematch. The Gym Leader will then appear in the Fighting Dojo with a stronger team to await your challenge.
Arranging a Rematch
Time of Day
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Morning (4:00 AM - 9:59 AM)
Day (10:00 AM - 7:59 PM)
Night (8:00 PM - 11:59 PM) (12:00 AM - 3:59 AM)
Saffron Gym
Saffron Gym
Saffron City Pokémon Gym Leader: Sabrina
The Mistress of Psychic Pokémon!
The Saffron Gym specializes in Psychic-type Pokémon. Bug-, Ghost-, and Dark-type attacks will work best. Avoid using Fighting- or Poison-type Pokémon. The Gym's layout features a maze of warp tiles that challengers must navigate to reach Sabrina. The Gym Leader has only three Pokémon, but they can become a serious problem if given the chance. Her Espeon can raise its specialstats with Calm Mind, and counter opposing Psychic and Ghost Pokémon with Shadow Ball. Her Mr. Mime plays more defensively; it can raise the team's Special Defense for five turns, and Mimic allows it to copy the target's previous move. In addition, its Filter Ability reduces super-effective damage. Alakazam has additional coverage due to Energy Ball, and can raise the team's Defense for five turns with Reflect. All three know their best STAB move, Psychic. If all else fails, strike with powerful physical moves like Earthquake.
Route 8 is a simple road that stretches between Saffron City and Lavender Town. Fight the three Bikers, who call themselves the Kanto Pokémon Federation, to continue eastward.
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.
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.
