Locations
Discover every location in Pokémon Polished Crystal across both the Johto and Kanto regions. This comprehensive location guide includes routes, cities, towns, caves, landmarks, and special areas. Each location page details wild Pokémon encounters, available items, trainer battles, and any special events or features.
Understanding encounter methods is key to completing your Pokédex: different Pokémon appear via walking in grass, surfing on water, fishing with different rods, using Headbutt on trees, or during specific times of day. Some locations also feature Hidden Grottoes with rare Pokémon and items. Browse below to plan your adventure and find the Pokémon you need.
Different encounter methods yield completely different Pokémon pools, even in the same location. Fishing with an Old Rod gets you common Pokémon like Magikarp, while a Good Rod or Super Rod unlocks rarer species. Headbutt trees have unique encounter tables, with some rare Pokémon only available via this method (like Heracross in certain areas).
Time of day also matters: some Pokémon only appear in the morning, day, or night cycles. Hidden Grottoes respawn daily and contain Pokémon with Hidden Abilities - valuable for competitive breeding. When planning your team or hunting for specific Pokémon, understanding these encounter mechanics saves time and ensures you don't miss location-exclusive species or items.