Petalburg Woods is a forest located in the middle of Route 104. The northeast section of the forest also features a Moss Rock, allowing Eevee to evolve into Leafeon. On your initial visit through the forest, you’ll need to help out a Devon Researcher who is attacked by a Team Magma or Aqua Grunt.
Table of Contents
Usable Moves / Items for Navigation |
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HM01 Cut |
Connecting Areas
Exits from Petalburg Woods |
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North: Route 104 – North |
South: Route 104 – South |
Points of Interest
Moss Rock

The Moss Rock is located in the northeast corner of the forest by using HM01 Cut on a prickly tree near the northern exit.
This rock allows Eevee to evolve into Leafeon when it’s leveled up nearby.
Wild Pokemon
Petalburg Woods (Grass)

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Species | Zigzagoon | Wurmple | Silcoon | Cascoon | Shroomish | Taillow | Slakoth |
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Encounter Chance | 30% | 30% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 5% | 5% |
Levels | Lv. 4-6 | Lv. 4-6 | Lv. 6 | Lv. 6 | Lv. 5 | Lv. 5 | Lv. 5 |
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Species | Zigzagoon | Wurmple | Shroomish |
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Encounter Chance | 35% | 60% | 5% |
Levels | Lv. 3 | Lv. 3 | Lv. 3 |
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Species | Paras | Cottonee | Phantump |
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Encounter Chance | ??% | ??% | ??% |
Levels | Lv. 6 | Lv. 6 | Lv. 6 |
Obtainable Items
Item | Method | Exact Location |
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Exp. Share | Gift from a Devon Researcher for defeating a Team Aqua/Magma Grunt |
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Scizorite |
South of the Moss Rock, east side of the area (Requires HM01 Cut) |
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Miracle Seed |
Gift from a Schoolkid, northeast side of the area (Requires HM01 Cut) |
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Paralyze Heal | North of a Bug Catcher, southwest side of the area |
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Ether | Northwest corner of the area |
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Great Ball |
South of the Moss Rock, northeast side of the area (Requires HM01 Cut) |
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X Attack |
Southwest of the Moss Rock, east side of the area (Requires HM01 Cut) |
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Potion (Hidden) | Near Petalburg Woods’ southeast exit |
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Balm Mushroom (Hidden, respawns occasionally) | Near a Bug Catcher, northwest side of the area |
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Tiny Mushroom (Hidden, respawns occasionally) |
East of the prickly tree (Requires HM01 Cut) |
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Tiny Mushroom (Hidden, respawns occasionally) |
Between two patches of grass, east side of the area (Requires HM01 Cut) |
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Net Ball | Possible rematch reward for defeating Bug Catcher James (20% chance) |
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Trainers
Bug Catcher Lyle | |||
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Pokémon | Wurmple Lv. 5 | Wurmple Lv. 5 | Wurmple Lv. 5 |
Type | Bug | Bug | Bug |
Reward Money | 80 Poké Dollars |
Team Aqua / Magma Grunt | |
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Pokémon | Poochyena Lv. 9 |
Type | Dark |
Reward Money | 360 Poké Dollars |
Bug Catcher James | |
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Pokémon | Nincada Lv. 8 |
Type | Normal |
Reward Money | 128 Poké Dollars |
AreaNav Rematch Reward | Net Ball (20% chance) |