Old Rod

Effect

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

Where To Get Old Rod

Pokémon Red, Blue & Yellow

Vermilion City

Npc Gift

Area: Northwest building

Receive as a gift from the Vermilion Fishing Guru.

Requirements

Reach Vermilion City

Repeatable: No

Pokémon Gold, Silver & Crystal

Route 32

Npc Gift

Area: Pokemon Center

Receive from a Fisher inside the Route 32 Pokemon Center.

Requirements

Reach Route 32

Repeatable: No

Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald

Dewford Town

Npc Gift

Area: East of Dewford Gym

Receive from the Fisherman east of the Dewford Gym.

Requirements

Reach Dewford Town

Repeatable: No

Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen

Vermilion City

Npc Gift

Area: Fishing Guru house

Receive as a gift from the Vermilion Fishing Guru.

Requirements

Reach Vermilion City

Repeatable: No

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl & Platinum

Jubilife City

Npc Gift

Area: Gate to Route 218

Receive from a Fisherman in the gate connecting Jubilife City to Route 218.

Requirements

Reach Jubilife City

Repeatable: No

Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver

Route 32

Npc Gift

Area: Pokemon Center

Receive from a Fisher inside the Route 32 Pokemon Center.

Requirements

Reach Route 32

Repeatable: No

Pokémon X & Y

Ambrette Town

Npc Gift

Area: Ambrette Aquarium

Receive from the Fisherman next to the Magikarp statue in the Ambrette Aquarium.

Requirements

Reach Ambrette Town

Repeatable: No

Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Dewford Town

Npc Gift

Area: East of Dewford Gym

Receive from the Fisherman east of the Dewford Gym.

Requirements

Reach Dewford Town

Repeatable: No

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Jubilife City

Npc Gift

Area: Gate to Route 218

Receive from a Fisher in the gate connecting Jubilife City to Route 218.

Requirements

Reach Jubilife City

Repeatable: No

Flavor Text

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

Ruby Sapphire / Emerald

An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild POKéMON.

Firered Leafgreen

An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.

Diamond Pearl / Platinum / Heartgold Soulsilver / Black White / Black 2 White 2

An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it at any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.

X Y / Sun Moon / Ultra Sun Ultra Moon / Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee / Sword Shield

Overview

Cost: 0
Pocket: Key
Category: Gameplay