Secret Garden

The world of Pokémon is filled with hidden locations and secrets waiting to be discovered by eager trainers. One such hidden gem is the Secret Garden, a secluded area in the Kanto region that offers unique encounters, valuable items, and a sense of adventure for those who find it.

Accessing the Secret Garden

The Secret Garden can only be accessed after defeating Blue in Route 22 for the first time. This battle is optional, and many players may miss this trigger since Blue disappears after the player defeats Brock in Pewter City. Once unlocked, the Secret Garden is accessible through the trees on the right side of Route 1, just below the entrance to Viridian City. Trainers can return to this area repeatedly once it has been unlocked.

Items in the Secret Garden

The Secret Garden offers a variety of useful items for trainers:

• Potion (x6) – Found in the top left item ball.
• Max Revive (x1) – Located in the bottom left item ball.
• Revive (x4) – Found in the top right item ball.
• Super Potion (x1) – Located in the bottom right item ball.

Magenta item balls in the area respawn at midnight, providing a steady supply of helpful items.

Pokémon Encounters in the Secret Garden

The Secret Garden is home to various Pokémon, each with different encounter rates depending on the time of day:

• Pidgey (Normal/Flying) – Level 2-3, high encounter rates during dawn and noon.
• Rattata (Normal) – Level 2-3, commonly found at dusk.
• Tangela (Grass) – Level 2-3, frequently encountered during dawn and noon.
• Ditto (Normal) – Level 2-5, appears at dusk.
• Eevee (Normal) – Level 2-5, rare but available at dawn and noon.
• Mime Jr. (Psychic/Fairy) – Level 2-3, more common at dusk.

A notable feature is the Pokémon Nest in the center of the garden, which contains a Rockruff egg. However, taking the egg will cost the player 5 Karma points.

Remix Mode Encounters

In Remix Mode, the Secret Garden hosts an even wider variety of Pokémon:

• Caterpie (Bug) and Weedle (Bug/Poison) – Level 2-4, rare at dusk.
• Pidgey (Normal/Flying) and Rattata (Normal) – Level 2-4, frequently found during dawn and noon.
• Eevee (Normal) – Level 4-5, more common in Remix Mode.
• Pichu (Electric) and Igglybuff (Normal/Fairy) – Level 2-5, frequently encountered at various times.
• Happiny (Normal), Riolu (Fighting), and Zorua (Dark) – Unique additions with varying encounter rates.
• Oricorio (Electric/Flying) – A rare find with a low encounter rate.

Conclusion

The Secret Garden offers a rich and rewarding experience for Pokémon trainers. From rare Pokémon encounters to valuable items, this hidden location in Kanto is worth the effort to unlock. Whether you’re searching for an elusive Eevee, a precious Rockruff egg, or simply want to stock up on supplies, the Secret Garden provides endless opportunities for exploration and adventure in the Pokémon world.