Route 8

Discover Pokémon, trainers, and items on Route 8 in Pokémon X and Y. Follow our guide to find HP Up, Leaf Stone, and defeat trainers like Paulette, Rhys, and Cadoc.

Welcome to the Kalos seaside! This guide covers Route 8, detailing Pokémon encounters, trainer battles, and item locations.

Pokémon Found in Tall Grass/Flower Beds

Pokémon Found During Horde Battles

Head west and down the stairs. Sycamore’s assistants will upgrade your Pokédex. Follow the path leading west past the grass.

You’ll come upon some ledges. Jump over the more western ones to find an HP Up. Once you have it, jump east over a ledge, then south to the next lot of grass.

Trainer Battle: Rising Star Paulette

After defeating Paulette, move through the grass, up the stairs and continue on. In a tiny clearing in the flower field, you’ll meet another trainer.

Trainer Battle: Rising Star Rhys

Continue south through the flowers until you reach the stairs. Head down them and head west to challenge Black Belt Cadoc.

Trainer Battle: Black Belt Cadoc

The Leaf Stone evolves Gloom, Weepinbell, Exeggcute, Nuzleaf or Pansage.

Head south-east to the grass and head on through. You’ll find stepping stones. Take the second path onto the stepping stones and jump over to the other side to find a Leaf Stone. Head back up to the first path and use it to jump south along the stepping stones. Once you’ve made it past the stepping stones, you’ll be in the next town!