Viridian Forest

A dense, maze-like forest north of Viridian City. The home of countless Bug-type Pokémon.

Lore

History & significance

A maze of towering oaks that doubles as a natural Bug-Pokémon preserve. Unwary trainers have been known to wander it for days; the forest also conceals the path between Viridian and Pewter.

Pokémon found here

Filtered to this region's native game encounters

#0001

Bulbasaur

Lv. 3–6

#0010

Caterpie

Lv. 3–6

#0011

Metapod

Lv. 3–6

#0012

Butterfree

Lv. 3–6

#0013

Weedle

Lv. 3–6

#0014

Kakuna

Lv. 3–6

#0015

Beedrill

Lv. 3–6

#0016

Pidgey

Lv. 3–8

#0017

Pidgeotto

Lv. 9

#0025

Pikachu

Lv. 3–6

#0043

Oddish

Lv. 3–6

#0069

Bellsprout

Lv. 3–6

Walkthrough

Step-by-step guide

1
Bring healing items, Poké Balls, and any required field moves before entering the area.
2
Explore side rooms, hidden paths, and lower or upper levels before heading straight to the main exit or objective.
3
If a rare or legendary encounter is tied to this location, save before interacting with the Pokémon or final room trigger.