Johto Route 40

Route 40 (Japanese: ４０ばんすいどう Water Route 40) is a water route in southwestern Johto, connecting Olivine City and.

Route description


This route consists of a small amount of land that is dwarfed in proportion by the surrounding ocean. All that a Trainer must do is head south, towards the Whirl Islands, defeating a few Trainers along the way. The Pokémon selection in this route is equally bland, comprising only of the most commonly appearing sea route Pokémon: and.

However, in, the entrance to the will be on this route, giving Trainers much more to do after defeating the sixteen Gym Leaders of the game. In, the Battle Tower returns, joined by 4 other facilities in the series' third. The Battle Frontier found here is nearly identical to the one found in the Sinnoh Region.

Also, in HeartGold and SoulSilver, a man will turn the player back towards Olivine City if he or she does not have the HM.

Monica appears on the beach on Mondays and gives a Sharp Beak to the undefined the first time he or she talks to her, and an the second time and all times after (Generation IV only).

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
and briefly travel on this route in Pleased as Punch With Parasect.