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The Old Rod is the first fishing rod available in Pokémon X & Y. It is given to you by a Fisherman NPC standing near the big golden Magikarp statue, which is located on the lower level of the Aquarium in Ambrette Town.
You’ll reach Ambrette Town via Route 8 after passing through the southern entrance of Connecting Cave.
Old Rod Location
Step 1: Enter Ambrette Town via the steep staircase leading from Route 8.
The Ambrette Aquarium is a big white building with blue trimmings.
Step 2: Head west, past the Pokémon Center, then north to enter the Ambrette Aquarium (the big white and blue building).
The Ambrette Aquarium is located near the entrance to the town from Route 8.
Step 3: Once inside, head down the stairs to the west to reach the lower level of the building.
Find the stairs inside Ambrette Aquarium to access the lower level.
The Fisherman admiring the Magikarp exhibit downstairs.
Step 4: You will see a Fisherman standing in front of the giant Magikarp statue.
The Fisherman will give you one of his Old Rods.
Step 5: Talk to the Fisherman and he will offer you an Old Rod. Select ‘Yeah!’ to obtain the item.
How To Use The Old Rod
Step 1: Position yourself facing the water you want to fish in.
Step 2: Access the Key Items section of your bag, and select the Old Rod. Then choose the ‘Use’ option.
The exclamation marks appear when a Pokémon is on the line.
Step 3: When the exclamation mark appears over your head, quickly hit the select button. If your timing is right, you will enter a battle with a wild Pokémon. If not, you will need to try again.
Pokémon That You Can Catch With The Old Rod
Luvdisc is the earliest Pokémon you can catch in the game with the Old Rod.
Fishing with the Old Rod may lead to an encounter with a wild Pokémon. The table below details which Pokémon are available to you with the Old Rod, and where you can find them.
Tip: Fishing closer to rocks or fishing near the areas of the map that you can’t pass through will both increase the chances of catching something.
In an alternate universe, Hex lives in a cozy seaside cottage just outside Lilycove City, raising her mixed team of ghost and fairy Pokémon. Sometimes she goes out to ride her bike or harass young trainers on Route 121. In this universe, she works as an editor and is most likely to be found with her nose in a book or trapped under a cat.
