
HeartGold & SoulSilver Route 27
Route 27 dead-ends at Tohjo Falls, where the long eastern coast finally hands you back across into Johto.
Route 27 is in Kanto, with Route 26 to the east and New Bark Town to the west. In the story it comes after Whirl Islands and continues north to Tohjo Falls.
ROUTE 27 MAP

Route 27 Walkthrough
Route 27
5 TRAINERS · NONE IN THE STEPS · 1 ITEM · 23 SPECIES- SurfMoveSurfWaterClassSpecialPower95Accuracy100%PP15It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. east to the shore below the falls, where a man runs over to say you just took your first step into Kanto.
- Before the cave, SurfMoveSurfWaterClassSpecialPower95Accuracy100%PP15It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. south off that shore and follow the channel east to the tiny area southeast of the Tohjo Falls to pick up the Rare CandyRare CandyMEDICINE · VITAMINA candy that is packed with energy. It raises the level of a single Pokemon by one.On a tiny area southeast of the Tohjo Falls (requires Surf).
- SurfMoveSurfWaterClassSpecialPower95Accuracy100%PP15It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. back to the shore, enter the cave mouth on its north side, climb the waterfall inside and leave by the eastern mouth.
- Ace Trainer MeganAce Trainer Megan₱1,920
BulbasaurLv 32
IvysaurLv 32
VenusaurLv 32Weak toFireIceFlyingPsychic battles you right outside that eastern mouth.
Route 27 House
0 TRAINERS · 1 ITEM · 23 SPECIES- Walk south from the eastern mouth into the house and talk to the woman.
- If your lead Pokemon has high enough friendship, the woman in the house east of the Tohjo Falls hands you TM37 SandstormTMTM37 SandstormRockClassStatusPower—Accuracy—PP10A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.WhereFrom a woman in the house east of the Tohjo Falls if the player's lead Pokémon has high enough friendship; if not, she sends you off.
Route 27
1 TRAINER · 5 ITEMS · 23 SPECIESOnce you have Jose's phone number, he sometimes gives you a Star Piece on a later visit.
- Leave the house by its door onto the route and SurfMoveSurfWaterClassSpecialPower95Accuracy100%PP15It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. east to the bridge, where Ace Trainer BlakeAce Trainer Blake₱1,860
MagnetonLv 33
QuagsireLv 31
ExeggcuteLv 31Weak to4×Ground4×Grass4×BugFireFightingIcePoisonFlyingGhostDark battles you. - SurfMoveSurfWaterClassSpecialPower95Accuracy100%PP15It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. south off the bridge, cross the whirlpool in the gap between the rocks to the southeast, then SurfMoveSurfWaterClassSpecialPower95Accuracy100%PP15It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. west to the island.
- Bird Keeper JoseBird Keeper Jose₱1,280
Farfetch'dLv 40Weak toElectricIceRock battles you on the island, and you take TM02 Dragon ClawTMTM02 Dragon ClawDragonClassPhysicalPower80Accuracy100%PP15Sharp, huge claws hook and slash the foe quickly and with great power.WhereOn an isolated area of land south of the bridge (requires Surf and Whirlpool) from the same isolated area of land south of the bridge.
Requires HM05 WhirlpoolMoveWhirlpoolWaterClassSpecialPower15Accuracy70%PP15Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools. + Glacier Badge
- Cross the whirlpool back to the bridge and walk east off it, and Ace Trainer BrianAce Trainer Brian₱2,100
MareepLv 35Weak toGround battles you before the signpost. - Follow the path north to the ledge northwest of Psychic Eli and pick up the Destiny KnotDestiny KnotHELD ITEMA long, thin, bright red string to be held by a Pokemon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the foe does too.On a ledge northwest of Psychic Eli.
- Psychic EliPsychic Eli₱1,088
StarmieLv 30
ExeggcuteLv 30
GirafarigLv 34Weak to4×BugElectricGrassGhostDarkFireIcePoisonFlying battles you farther east, and Ace Trainer ReenaAce Trainer Reena₱2,160
GrowlitheLv 36
NidorinaLv 33
StaryuLv 36Weak toWaterGroundRockPsychicElectricGrass battles you on the last stretch before Route 26. - From Route 26, take the hidden Big MushroomBig MushroomVALUABLE ITEM · VALUABLEA large and rare mushroom. It is very popular among certain maniacal fan segments.On a rock near the eastern end of the route, above a ledge only accessible from Route 26 (hidden) on a rock above a ledge and the hidden Nugget on a tiny spit of land at the eastern end.
Pokemon Encounters
Luvdisc swarms the water at 60 percent on its day, a heart-shaped catch fresh from Hoenn. The grass differs by game, Sandslash in HeartGold against Arbok and Dodrio in SoulSilver, and the rods reach the Chinchou line near the Tohjo border.
Tentacool
Also found in 20 other locations
Magikarp
Also found in 55 other locations
Luvdisc
Quagsire
Also found in 13 other locations
Doduo
Also found in 5 other locations
Quagsire
Hoothoot
Also found in 41 other locations
Magikarp
Chinchou
Also found in 9 other locations
Doduo
Raticate
Also found in 12 other locations
Tentacool
Shellder
Also found in 9 other locations
Arbok
Also found in 4 other locations
Ledyba
Also found in 30 other locations
Pineco
Also found in 33 other locations
Spinarak
Also found in 30 other locations
Chinchou
Tentacruel
Also found in 20 other locations
Bidoof
Also found in 24 other locations
Buizel
Also found in 23 other locations
Linoone
Also found in 23 other locations
Raticate
Whismur
Exeggcute
Also found in 21 other locations
Tentacool
Shellder
Lanturn
Also found in 9 other locations
Raticate
Tentacruel
Dodrio
Also found in 4 other locations
Ponyta
Also found in 4 other locations
Sandslash
Also found in 3 other locations
ITEMS
The Tohjo approach hides TM02 Dragon Claw, a reliable Dragon move for the endgame. TM37 Sandstorm, a Destiny Knot for breeding, and a Rare Candy come with it, plus a hidden Nugget and Big Mushroom.

TM02 Dragon Claw
Dragon Claw deals damage with no additional effect.

TM37 Sandstorm
Sandstorm creates a sandstorm on the battlefield that lasts for 5 turns and induces these additional effects:.

Star Piece
A shard of a pretty gem that sparkles in a red color. It can be sold at a high price to shops.

Rare Candy
A candy that is packed with energy. It raises the level of a single Pokemon by one.

Destiny Knot
A long, thin, bright red string to be held by a Pokemon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the foe does too.

Big Mushroom
A large and rare mushroom. It is very popular among certain maniacal fan segments.

Nugget
A nugget of pure gold that gives off a lustrous gleam. It can be sold at a high price to shops.

Revive
A medicine that revives a fainted Pokemon. It restores half the Pokemon's maximum HP.

TM02 Dragon Claw
Dragon Claw deals damage with no additional effect.

TM37 Sandstorm
Sandstorm creates a sandstorm on the battlefield that lasts for 5 turns and induces these additional effects:.

Star Piece
A shard of a pretty gem that sparkles in a red color. It can be sold at a high price to shops.

Rare Candy
A candy that is packed with energy. It raises the level of a single Pokemon by one.

Destiny Knot
A long, thin, bright red string to be held by a Pokemon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the foe does too.

Big Mushroom
A large and rare mushroom. It is very popular among certain maniacal fan segments.

Nugget
A nugget of pure gold that gives off a lustrous gleam. It can be sold at a high price to shops.

Revive
A medicine that revives a fainted Pokemon. It restores half the Pokemon's maximum HP.
TRAINERS
Route 27 begins the long Kanto approach with six trainers, Bird Keeper Jose and his lone Farfetch'd the standouts. Levels reach the high 30s and 40s, a real spike as you cross into Kanto.
Eli
Megan
Blake
Brian
Reena+2
Jose+3
Megan

Blake

Jose

Brian

Eli

