The Good Rod is a key item introduced in Generation I.
Effect
The Good Rod is used for fishing. It has the same effect as an Old Rod, except it fishes in Pokémon that are generally stronger yet still weaker than those encountered using the Super Rod. The Good Rod is colored green, as shown from its bag sprite.
Description
| Games | Sprite | Buy | Sell | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version | Key items |  N/A | N/A | A good ROD for catching POKéMON. | |
| Pokémon Crystal Version | |||||
| Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version |  | Key items | N/A | N/A | A decent fishing rod for catching wild POKéMON. |
| Pokémon Emerald Version | |||||
| Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version | | Key items | N/A | N/A | A new, good-quality fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild POKéMON. |
| Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version | | Key items | N/A | N/A | A new, good-quality fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon. |
| Pokémon Platinum Version | |||||
| Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version | |||||
| Pokémon X and Pokémon Y |  | Key items | N/A | N/A | A new, good-quality fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | |||||
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl |