gameplay
Good Rod
A decent fishing rod for catching wild POKéMON.
Detailed Effect
Used to find Pokémon on the Good Rod list for an area, which are generally mediocre.
Where to Find
| Area | Game | Details | Qty | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuchsia City | FireRedLeafGreen | Talk to the Fishing Guru's brother, 3 tiles northeast of the house door, to receive the Good Rod. | ×1 | |
| Route 118 | Emerald | A fisherman 15 tiles east and 2 south of the Mauville route sign gives you the Good Rod if you agree that it is good. | ×1 | |
| Route 118 | RubySapphire | The Good Rod Fisherman, 8 tiles straight south of Route 118's north edge, gives you the Good Rod. | ×1 | |
| Fuchsia City | RedBlueYellow | The Fishing Guru's brother, 3 tiles east and 3 south of the door, hands you a Good Rod. | ×1 | |
| Olivine City | CrystalGoldSilver | Good Rod House: the Good Rod Guru gives you a Good Rod, standing 4 tiles straight north of the entrance. | ×1 | |
| Route 209 | Platinum | A Fisherman on the bridge 20 tiles straight east of the Hearthome City gate hands over a Good Rod. | ×1 | |
| Olivine City | HeartGoldSoulSilver | The Fishing Guru hands over the Good Rod in Olivine City's northwest house, 3 tiles north and 1 east of the exit. | ×1 | |
| Route 209 | DiamondPearl | A fisherman at the end of a pier, 3 tiles south and 13 east of the Route 209 signpost near Hearthome City, gives you the Good Rod. | ×1 |
Obtained from NPCGIFT
| NPC | Area | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Guru's Brother | Fuchsia City | FireRed | The Fishing Guru's brother, in the east half of his house, hands you the Good Rod when you talk to him. |
| Fishing Guru's Brother | Fuchsia City | LeafGreen | The Fishing Guru's brother, in the east half of his house, hands you the Good Rod when you talk to him. |
| Good Rod Fisherman | Route 118 | Emerald | The Good Rod Fisherman stands 5 tiles west of Gabby and gives you a Good Rod. |
| Good Rod Fisherman | Route 118 | Ruby | The Good Rod Fisherman stands 8 tiles south of Route 118's north edge and gives you the Good Rod. |
| Good Rod Fisherman | Route 118 | Sapphire | The Good Rod Fisherman stands 8 tiles south of Route 118's north edge and gives you the Good Rod. |
| Fishing Guru's Brother | Fuchsia City | Red | The Fishing Guru's brother stands 3 tiles east and 3 south of the door and gives you a Good Rod. |
| Fishing Guru's Brother | Fuchsia City | Blue | The Fishing Guru's brother stands 3 tiles east and 3 south of the door and gives you a Good Rod. |
| Fishing Guru's Brother | Fuchsia City | Yellow | The Fishing Guru's brother stands 3 tiles east and 3 south of the door and gives you a Good Rod. |
| Good Rod Guru | Olivine City | Crystal | Good Rod House: the Good Rod Guru gives you a Good Rod, standing 4 tiles straight north of the entrance. |
| Good Rod Guru | Olivine City | Gold | Good Rod House: the Good Rod Guru gives you a Good Rod, standing 4 tiles straight north of the entrance. |
| Good Rod Guru | Olivine City | Silver | Good Rod House: the Good Rod Guru gives you a Good Rod, standing 4 tiles straight north of the entrance. |
| Fisherman | Route 209 | Platinum | The Fisherman on the bridge 20 tiles straight east of the Hearthome City gate gives you a Good Rod. |
| Fishing Guru | Olivine City | HeartGold | The Fishing Guru gives away the Good Rod in Olivine City's northwest house, 3 tiles north and 1 east of its exit. |
| Fishing Guru | Olivine City | SoulSilver | The Fishing Guru gives away the Good Rod in Olivine City's northwest house, 3 tiles north and 1 east of its exit. |
| Fisherman | Route 209 | Diamond | A fisherman stands at the end of a pier, 20 tiles straight east of the Hearthome City gatehouse's entrance, and hands over the Good Rod. |
| Fisherman | Route 209 | Pearl | A fisherman stands at the end of a pier, 20 tiles straight east of the Hearthome City gatehouse's entrance, and hands over the Good Rod. |