Being an early game route, it is simplistic in nature as it has a sole path clearly outlined. Also, it is where theplayer has their first NPC trainer battles of the game. From the southern end of the route, the path goes north for a short while, before sharply turning to the west, where the player enters the first patch of grass on the route. It carries on going west, until, shortly afterwards, there is another patch of grass. Almost immediately, the route turns to the north. Soon, it turns to the east, whereYoungster Tristan is found. Afterwards, the path splits, but the player can't proceed far to the north, as it is blocked by a ledge.
Lucas/Dawn will block access past the first patch of grass until the player has received theParcel from therival's mother. Once that is accomplished, Lucas/Dawn will show the player how to catch a Pokémon.
Continuing onwards, the path turns to the south before shortly resuming its way to the east, whereLass Natalie stands. Immediately, there is another large patch of grass, and the path, again, turns to the north. After continuing for a short while, the path turns to the west, where Youngster Logan is. Afterwards, there is a fork in the road, where the player can either go toJubilife City in the north, or towards another small patch of grass to the west.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
Route 202 first appeared inTwo Degrees of Separation!, whereDawn was shown traversing through it on her way to Jubilife City. Along the way, she tried tocatch both aBuneary and aBurmy, but failed both times due to her inexperience. She also subsequently encounteredAsh's Pikachu, initially mistaking him as awild Pokémon until her failure to capture him proved her wrong, and had her first confrontation withTeam Rocket, managing to stop them from stealing Pikachu. Upon learning who Pikachu'sTrainer was fromProfessor Rowan, Dawn headed out to cross paths with him. Meanwhile,Ash reunited withBrock and ended up catching himself aStarly to help him look for Pikachu.
InWhen Pokémon Worlds Collide!, while looking for Pikachu, Ash encountered a Trainer namedPaul, who would later become his mainrival inSinnoh. Subsequently, Ash and Brock found Dawn and Pikachu in the middle of a confrontation against one ofTeam Rocket's mechas. After the mecha had been destroyed, Ash was properly reunited with Pikachu. Making a call to Professor Rowan at a phone booth, Ash was informed that a package fromhis mother was waiting for him at Sandgem Town.
InMemories are Made of Bliss!, Team Rocket was walking along Route 202 whenTeam Rocket's Delibird delivered them a message, telling them to contact theTeam Rocket HQ immediately. Their call was answered byMatori,Giovanni's secretary, who told them to report back to the HQ at once for an important mission, much to the trio's delight.
