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'''Route 2''' (Japanese: '''２{{tt|番道路|ばんどうろ}}''' ''Route 2'') is a [[route]] in western [[Kanto]], connecting [[Viridian City]] and [[Pewter City]]. [[Viridian Forest]] and the western entrance to [[Diglett's Cave]] are located on this route.

:''This is a description of the route as it is shown in [[Generation]]s {{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|III}}, and {{Gen|IV}}. For a description of the [[Generation II]] version of Route 2, see [[#Differences among generations|Differences among generations]].''

Route 2 is a uniquely designed route that contains two pathways for a Trainer to follow, which are separated by a column of trees with only a few gaps blocked by {{m|Cut|cut-able trees}}. The western path can be explored by novice Trainers early on in the game; the eastern path can be accessed only with the use of {{HM|01|Cut}}, which can only be used by Trainers who have obtained the {{badge|Cascade}} or have traveled through [[Diglett's Cave]], a tunnel dug by {{p|Diglett}} that leads here from the eastern edge of [[Vermilion City]].

Heading north from [[Viridian City]], the road splits into two and forms a small square that rejoins and continues north past a [[ledge]]. This small garden square contains a [[signpost|sign]] with directions on it. Further north, a cut-able tree can be found along the eastern treeline that leads to the eastern path. After traveling west, the road then curves north and makes its way to a large patch of [[tall grass]] below a ledge, which can be avoided by going around to the east. There is another cut-able tree beside the patch of tall grass, also leading to the eastern section. To the north, past the ledge, lies the [[gate]] to [[Viridian Forest]].

South of [[Pewter City]], the [[route]] passes the northernmost of two grass patches along the path as it turns to the west. At this point, {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can take one of two routes to progress south. The first option is to remain on the main path of Route 2 and travel through the gate and into [[Viridian Forest]], a considerably long and inconvenient detour unless Trainers desire to catch {{type|Bug}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The second option, available to Trainers who possess Pokémon that know and can use {{m|Cut}} outside of battle, is to remove a small shrub southeast of the grass patch to gain access to the eastern half of the route.

Here, the route meets the northern terminus of [[Diglett's Cave]], a lengthy northwest-southeast tunnel between here and the eastern edge of [[Vermilion City]]. South of the cave lies a building that plays home to a Trainer who is looking to part ways with a rare {{p|Mr. Mime}} in exchange for an {{p|Abra}}, except in {{v|Yellow}}, when he requests a {{p|Clefairy}} instead. Beyond another Cut-able tree, the route begins to slope downhill as it approaches a gate. Here, Trainers that have at least ten Pokémon registered as "Owned" in their [[Pokédex]] can receive {{HM|05|Flash}} from one of [[Professors' aides|Professor Oak's aides]].

South of the gate, the western half of the route emerges from the Forest and passes near the second grass patch on the route as it heads south. Meanwhile, the eastern half continues downhill, linking to the western path in two locations via Cut-able tree-blocked passageways before dead-ending south of the second tree. There are several items located on the ground in this clearing, including an [[Ether]] and a [[Paralyze Heal|Parlyz Heal]] farther south.

{{Itemlist|Great Ball|North of Diglett's Cave (requires [[Secret Technique|Chop Down]])|LP=yes|LE=yes|display={{ball|Great}} ×3}}

{{Catch/entry1|016|Pidgey|yes|yes|no|Grass|3-5|40%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}

{{Catch/entry1|016|Pidgey|no|no|yes|Grass|3, 5, 7|30%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}

{{Catch/entry1|019|Rattata|yes|yes|no|Grass|2-5|45%|type1=Normal}}

{{Catch/entry1|019|Rattata|no|no|yes|Grass|3-4|40%|type1=Normal}}

{{Catch/entry2|016|Pidgey|yes|yes|no|Grass|3-7|0%|40%|0%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|11=k}}

{{Catch/entry2|016|Pidgey|no|no|yes|Grass|3-5|0%|50%|0%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|11=k}}

{{Catch/entry2|025|Pikachu|yes|yes|yes|Grass|4|5%|5%|5%|type1=Electric|11=k}}

{{Catch/entry2|163|Hoothoot|yes|no|yes|Grass|3-5|0%|0%|50%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|11=k}}

{{Catch/entry2|163|Hoothoot|no|yes|no|Grass|3-5|0%|0%|80%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|11=k}}

{{Catch/entry2|164|Noctowl|yes|no|yes|Grass|7|0%|0%|10%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|11=k}}

{{Catch/entryhs|014|Kakuna|no|yes|Grass|5|20%|20%|0%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}

{{Catch/entryhs|014|Kakuna|no|yes|Grass|3|0%|0%|10%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}{{Catch/entryhs|014|Kakuna|no|yes|Grass|7|0%|0%|1%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}

{{Catch/entryhs|012|Butterfree|yes|no|Grass|7-8|10%|10%|0%|type1=Bug|type2=Flying}}

{{Catch/entryhs|166|Ledian|no|yes|Grass|7-10|9%|0%|0%|type1=Bug|type2=Flying}}

{{Catch/entryhs|017|Pidgeotto|yes|no|Grass|7-10|0%|9%|0%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}

{{catch/div|forest|Headbutt}}

{{catch/entryhs|163|Hoothoot|yes|yes|Headbutt|3-7|all=50%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|10=k}}

{{catch/entryhs|265|Wurmple|yes|yes|Headbutt|3-7|all=20%|type1=Bug|10=k}}

{{Catch/entryhs|403|Shinx|yes|yes|Sinnoh|3-5|all=40%|type1=Electric}}

{{Catch/entryhs|166|Ledian|no|yes|Grass|7-10|9%|0%|0%|type1=Bug|type2=Flying}}

{{Catch/entryhs|017|Pidgeotto|yes|no|Grass|7-10|0%|9%|0%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}

{{Catch/entryhs|164|Noctowl|yes|no|Grass|7-10|0%|0%|14%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}

{{catch/div|forest|Headbutt}}

{{catch/entryhs|163|Hoothoot|yes|yes|Headbutt|3-7|all=50%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|10=k}}

{{catch/entryhs|265|Wurmple|yes|yes|Headbutt|3-7|all=20%|type1=Bug|10=k}}

{{Catch/entryhs|403|Shinx|yes|yes|Sinnoh|3-5|all=40%|type1=Electric}}

{{trainerentry|VSBird Keeper Master PE.png{{!}}90px|Bird Keeper|Louey|N/A<br><small>[[Master Trainer]]</small>|1|016|Pidgey|♂|65|None|36=カツミ|37=Katsumi}}

{{trainerentry|VSBug Catcher Master PE.png{{!}}90px|Bug Catcher|Hans|N/A<br><small>[[Master Trainer]]</small>|1|047|Parasect|♂|75|None|36=ナオヤ|37=Naoya}}

{{trainerentry|VSBug Catcher Master PE.png{{!}}90px|Bug Catcher|Bobby|N/A<br><small>[[Master Trainer]]</small>|1|012|Butterfree|♂|75|None|36=ショウタ|37=Shōta}}

===Generations I and III===

The depiction of Route 2 is almost identical in [[Generation]]s {{Gen|I}} and {{Gen|III}}. Only trivial changes are visible between these two [[Generation]]s. In Generation I, there are three trees to {{m|Cut}} south of the gate whereas there are only two in Generation III. Also, in {{game|Red and Green|s}}, the international {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|their remakes]], there is a {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the house south of [[Diglett's Cave]] who asks for an {{p|Abra}} in exchange for {{p|Mr. Mime}}. In the Japanese {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}}, he asks for a {{p|Jigglypuff}} instead, and in {{game|Yellow}}, he wants a {{p|Clefairy}}.

Generation II, however, significantly tweaked the [[route]] layout. The terrain and building layout of the eastern half of Route 2 in Generation II is identical to that of Generation I; however, the item locations have changed. Also, the Trainer who offered to trade Mr. Mime is no longer present in the house. Instead, the building is home to a man who gives the player a [[Nugget]]. He may be the same guy who is digging [[Three Isle Path]] during [[Generation III]], as he gives the player a Nugget and says he'd like to buy a house in [[Kanto]].

===In the main series===

The north part of Route 2 made a brief cameo in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', joining to [[Pewter City]].

===In Pokémon Origins===

* In {{5v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, wild {{p|Pidgeotto}} can be found in this route, most likely a reference to [[Ash's Pidgeotto|the events of the anime]].