Highlights
- The Good Rod is obtained in Fuchsia City.
- You must first obtain the Poké Flute to enter Fuchsia City.
- The Good Rod provides higher-level and more varied encounters than the Old Rod.
The Good Rod is the mid-tier fishing rod that significantly improves your fishing encounters compared to the Old Rod, allowing you to catch stronger and more diverse Water-type Pokémon. Here’s a guide on how to get the Good Rod:
Where to Find the Good Rod
Step 1: Reach Fuchsia City
The Good Rod is located in Fuchsia City. To enter Fuchsia City, you need the Poké Flute. You can get Poké Flute by rescuing Mr. Fuji from the Pokémon Tower. To reach Fuchsia City, you can use one of the following paths:
Path 1 – The Cycling Road:
- From Celadon City, go west to the Cycling Road.
- Via the Cycling Road, move South till you reach Fuchsia City.
Path 2 – Via Route 12
- From Lavender Town, travel south via Route 12
- Move south till you reach Route 13.
- From Route 13, go west, passing Route 13 and 15, and you will reach Fuchsia City.
Step 2: Find the Fishing Guru’s Older Brother
- In Fuchsia City, locate the house specified in the map above.
- Go inside and speak to the Fishing Guru’s Older Brother.
- He will give you the Good Rod.
How to Use the Good Rod
Once obtained, follow these steps to catch a Pokémon:
- Stand facing the water
- Open your Bag
- Go to the Key Items pocket
- Select Good Rod
- Click Use
If a Pokémon bites, press A to catch it.
The Good Rod is an amazing mid-game upgrade to Old Rod. It significantly improves your fishing encounters and gives you access to significantly higher-level Water-type Pokémon than the Old Rod.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Do I need to defeat Koga to get the Good Rod?
- No, you don’t need to defeat Koga.
- Is the Good Rod better than the Old Rod?
- Yes, it lets you encounter higher- level Pokémon with a wider encounter table.
