gameplay

Old Rod

Use by any body of water to fish for wild POKéMON.

Detailed Effect

Used to find Pokémon on the Old Rod list for an area, which are generally Magikarp or similar.

Where to Find

Area	Game	Details	Qty	Flags
Vermilion City	FireRedLeafGreen	The Fishing Guru in the northwest house stands 2 tiles straight north of its door and gives you the Old Rod when you say you like fishing.	×1
Dewford Town	Emerald	The Old Rod Fisherman hands over the Old Rod outdoors, 5 tiles west of a house door and 5 tiles south of Briney.	×1
Dewford Town	RubySapphire	The Old Rod Fisherman hands over the Old Rod, standing 5 tiles straight west of a Dewford Town house door.	×1
Vermilion City	RedBlueYellow	The Fishing Guru in the Old Rod House gives you an Old Rod, 3 tiles straight north of the door.	×1
Route 32	CrystalGoldSilver	Pokémon Center: the Fishing Guru 3 tiles north and 1 east of the stairs offers you an Old Rod; say yes to take it.	×1
Route 218	Platinum	In the Route 218 gate to Jubilife City, the Fisherman 3 tiles east and 1 south of the Route 218 exit gives you an Old Rod if you say yes.	×1
Route 32	HeartGoldSoulSilver	In the Route 32 Pokémon Center, the Fishing Guru 4 tiles north and 4 west of the exit gives you an Old Rod.	×1
Route 218	DiamondPearl	In the Gate to Jubilife City, a Fisherman 1 tile south and 3 east of the Route 218 exit gives the Old Rod if you agree it is a good thing.	×1

Obtained from NPCGIFT

NPC	Area	Game	Description
Fishing Guru	Vermilion City	FireRed	The Fishing Guru, in the northwest house 2 tiles north of its door, gives you the Old Rod if you say you like fishing.
Fishing Guru	Vermilion City	LeafGreen	The Fishing Guru, in the northwest house 2 tiles north of its door, gives you the Old Rod if you say you like fishing.
Old Rod Fisherman	Dewford Town	Emerald	The Old Rod Fisherman gives you the Old Rod; he stands in town 5 tiles south of Briney and 5 west of a house door.
Old Rod Fisherman	Dewford Town	Ruby	The Old Rod Fisherman gives you the Old Rod, standing 5 tiles straight west of a Dewford Town house door.
Old Rod Fisherman	Dewford Town	Sapphire	The Old Rod Fisherman gives you the Old Rod, standing 5 tiles straight west of a Dewford Town house door.
Fishing Guru	Vermilion City	Red	The Fishing Guru in the Old Rod House hands over an Old Rod, 3 tiles straight north of the door.
Fishing Guru	Vermilion City	Blue	The Fishing Guru in the Old Rod House hands over an Old Rod, 3 tiles straight north of the door.
Fishing Guru	Vermilion City	Yellow	The Fishing Guru in the Old Rod House hands over an Old Rod, 3 tiles straight north of the door.
Fishing Guru	Route 32	Crystal	Pokémon Center: the Fishing Guru 3 tiles north and 1 east of the stairs offers you an Old Rod; say yes to take it.
Fishing Guru	Route 32	Gold	Pokémon Center: the Fishing Guru 3 tiles north and 1 east of the stairs offers you an Old Rod; say yes to take it.
Fishing Guru	Route 32	Silver	Pokémon Center: the Fishing Guru 3 tiles north and 1 east of the stairs offers you an Old Rod; say yes to take it.
Fisherman	Route 218	Platinum	In the Route 218 gate to Jubilife City, a Fisherman 3 tiles east and 1 south of the Route 218 exit gives an Old Rod when you accept it.
Fishing Guru	Route 32	HeartGold	The Fishing Guru stands 4 tiles north and 4 west of the exit of the Route 32 Pokémon Center and gives you an Old Rod.
Fishing Guru	Route 32	SoulSilver	The Fishing Guru stands 4 tiles north and 4 west of the exit of the Route 32 Pokémon Center and gives you an Old Rod.
Fisherman	Route 218	Diamond	In the Gate to Jubilife City, a Fisherman 1 tile south and 3 east of the Route 218 exit gives an Old Rod if you say it's a good thing.
Fisherman	Route 218	Pearl	In the Gate to Jubilife City, a Fisherman 1 tile south and 3 east of the Route 218 exit gives an Old Rod if you say it's a good thing.