Appendix:Ruby and Sapphire walkthrough/Section 9

This is the Bulbapedia walkthrough for Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
These pages follow the original Game Boy Advance iteration, not Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. The guide for those games can be found here.

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Mauville City

After passing through Meteor Falls, turn eastward and follow Rusturf Tunnel back to Mauville City. If you don't have it already, it is a good idea to visit Rydel's Cycles and swap out the Mach Bike for the Acro Bike. The upcoming terrain is harsh, and while the Mach Bike can reach some areas, the Acro Bike allows you to fully explore the rough landscape without making multiple visits.

Route 112 (South)

Team Magma^R/Team Aqua^S has taken Professor Cozmo's Meteorite to Mt. Chimney, and the only way to follow is by cable car. When you return to Route 112, you find that the two Grunts are no longer blocking the base station. Enter the building and speak to the attendant to ride the cable car to the summit.

Mt. Chimney

Mt. Chimney

Mt. Chimney is a massive volcano located in the heart of Hoenn's largest landmass. Although their intentions are not yet clear, Team Magma^R/Team Aqua^S is determined to use Professor Cozmo's Meteorite here in the next stage of their campaign.

Trainers

Trainer Pokémon Team Magma Grunt R Reward: $400 Zubat♂ Lv.20 No item Poochyena♂ Lv.20 No item Team Aqua Grunt S Reward: $400 Zubat♂ Lv.20 No item Poochyena♂ Lv.20 No item After visiting Lavaridge Town Beauty Shirley Reward: $1760 Numel♀ Lv.22 No item Beauty Sheila Reward: $1760 Shroomish♀ Lv.22 No item Expert Shelby Reward: $880 Meditite♀ Lv.22 No item Makuhita♂ Lv.22 No item Beauty Melissa Reward: $1760 Marill♀ Lv.22 No item Trainers with a PokéNav by their names will be registered in the Trainer's Eyes or Match Call function after the first battle, and may have a rematch with the player with higher-level Pokémon.

Items
Item Location Games Meteorite Inside the machine, after defeating MaxieR / ArchieS  R  S

Steer Clear of the Skirmishes

Under normal circumstances, visitors would be able to travel southward through Jagged Pass, down the mountainside to Lavaridge Town. At the moment, however, Grunts from Team Magma and Team Aqua are locked in battle all over the summit, including at the entrance to the mountain pass. Let the fighting continue as you climb northward to the crater.

On the uppermost level, you find Archie^R/Maxie^S fighting off a group of opposing Grunts. If you speak to him, he begs you to stop the villainous team, explaining that they intend to use the Meteorite's power to cause the volcano's eruption^R/extinction^S!

Continue to the Crater

To the northwest, there is a single Grunt standing guard. Defeat him and continue north to face off against an Admin, who isn't about to let you pass by so easily!

VS Tabitha^R

Magma Admin Tabitha Mt. Chimney Ruby Reward: $800 Types: Fire Ground Ability: Oblivious Held item: None Numel♂ Lv.20 Tackle Normal   --       Growl Normal   --       Ember Fire   --       Magnitude Ground   --       Type: Dark Unknown Ability: Run Away Held item: None Poochyena♂ Lv.20 Tackle Normal   --       Howl Normal   --       Bite Dark   --       Odor Sleuth Normal   --       Types: Fire Ground Ability: Oblivious Held item: None Numel♂ Lv.20 Tackle Normal   --       Growl Normal   --       Ember Fire   --       Magnitude Ground   --

VS Matt^S

Aqua Admin Matt Mt. Chimney Sapphire Reward: $800 Types: Water Dark Ability: Rough Skin Held item: None Carvanha♂ Lv.20 Bite Dark   --       Focus Energy Normal   --       Rage Normal   --       Scary Face Normal   --       Type: Dark Unknown Ability: Run Away Held item: None Poochyena♂ Lv.20 Tackle Normal   --       Howl Normal   --       Bite Dark   --       Odor Sleuth Normal   --       Types: Water Dark Ability: Rough Skin Held item: None Carvanha♂ Lv.20 Bite Dark   --       Focus Energy Normal   --       Rage Normal   --       Scary Face Normal   --

Battle with the Boss

The Admin is defeated, but the real threat is still ahead. Turn east toward the crater to find the villainous team's leader standing next to a machine fitted with the stolen Meteorite. Speak to him to learn more about his group's plans.

VS Maxie^R

Maxie reveals Team Magma's goal of expanding the landmass for the good of all Pokémon. He intends to use the machine to amplify the Meteorite's power, causing the volcanic activity to intensify. In time, the expelled lava will cool and harden, creating new lands for Pokémon to evolve and people to advance. He can't allow a child to get in the way, and draws you into battle.

Magma Leader Maxie Mt. Chimney Ruby Reward: $2000 Type: Dark Unknown Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Mightyena♂ Lv.24 Sand-Attack Ground   --       Bite Dark   --       Odor Sleuth Normal   --       Roar Normal   --       Types: Poison Flying Ability: Inner Focus Held item: None Golbat♂ Lv.24 Supersonic Normal   --       Astonish Ghost   --       Bite Dark   --       Wing Attack Flying   --       Types: Fire Ground Ability: Magma Armor Held item: None Camerupt♂ Lv.25 Tackle Normal   --       Focus Energy Normal   --       Ember Fire   --       Magnitude Ground   --

VS Archie^S

Archie reveals Team Aqua's goal of expanding the sea for the good of all Pokémon. He intends to use the machine to amplify the Meteorite's power, causing all volcanic activity to end. In time, the crater will cool and fill with rainwater, forming a new habitat in which future Pokémon species can evolve. He can't allow a child to get in the way, and draws you into battle.

Aqua Leader Archie Mt. Chimney Sapphire Reward: $2000 Type: Dark Unknown Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Mightyena♂ Lv.24 Tackle Normal   --       Howl Normal   --       Sand-Attack Ground   --       Bite Dark   --       Types: Poison Flying Ability: Inner Focus Held item: None Golbat♂ Lv.24 Supersonic Normal   --       Astonish Ghost   --       Bite Dark   --       Wing Attack Flying   --       Types: Water Dark Ability: Rough Skin Held item: None Sharpedo♂ Lv.25 Crunch Dark   --       Focus Energy Normal   --       Rage Normal   --       Scary Face Normal   --

The Escape

Defeated, Maxie^R/Archie^S reluctantly gives up on his plans for Mt. Chimney, but declares that his group will still prevail. He and his subordinates make their escape, and Archie^R/Maxie^S catches up to you a moment later. He thanks you for your help, and vows that his group will continue fighting against the other's destructive plans. After he leaves, examine the machine to retrieve the Meteorite for Professor Cozmo.

Jagged Pass

Jagged Pass

Jagged Pass was formed as the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. When the lava cooled, it proved to be suitable as an alternate route to the summit. Southbound travel involves simply jumping down from one level to the next, but traveling northward over the rough terrain requires the Acro Bike.

Trainers

Trainer Pokémon Hiker Eric Reward: $840 Baltoy Lv.21 No item Baltoy Lv.21 No item Camper Ethan Reward: $336 Zigzagoon♂ Lv.21 No item Taillow♂ Lv.21 No item Picnicker Diana Reward: $320 Shroomish♀ Lv.20 No item Oddish♀ Lv.20 No item Swablu♀ Lv.20 No item Trainers with a PokéNav by their names will be registered in the Trainer's Eyes or Match Call function after the first battle, and may have a rematch with the player with higher-level Pokémon.

Available Pokémon
Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Numel R S E Grass 18-20 55% Numel R S E Grass 20-22 55% Machop R S E Grass 18-20 25% Machop R S E Grass 20-22 25% Spoink R S E Grass 18-20 20% Spoink R S E Grass 20-22 20% 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.

Items
Item Location Games Full Heal Northwest area, in the ash-covered grass (hidden)  R  S  Burn Heal Southeast area, one step north of the lone tree  R  S  Great Ball Southwest area, on the second level up from the southern entrance (hidden)  R  S

Lavaridge Town

Lavaridge Town

Nestled at the foot of Mt. Chimney, Lavaridge Town is well-known throughout Hoenn for its hot springs, and is a popular destination for elderly people because of it. The Herb Shop offers bitter yet beneficial medicines for Pokémon. The Lavaridge Gym, fourth in the Hoenn League, stands in the southwest part of town.

Available Pokémon
Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Gift Pokémon Wynaut R S E Egg 5 One 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.

Items
Item Location Games Ice Heal In the hot spring (hidden)  R  S  Charcoal Herb Shop; from an elderly man  R  S  TM50 (Overheat) Lavaridge Gym; from Gym Leader Flannery, after defeating her  R  S  Go-Goggles In front of Lavaridge Gym; from May/Brendan, after defeating Flannery  R  S

Pokémon Center

A back door to the Pokémon Center leads to a small pool. Magma from the nearby volcano heats underground veins of water, causing them to appear at the surface as these hot springs. The locals believe that these waters calm tension, relieve muscle ache, solve romantic problems, and attract money.

In front of the hot springs, there is an area for sand bathing, where visitors can cover themselves in mineral-rich sand heated by the nearby volcano. The heat and weight of this sand makes for a sauna-like experience. An elderly woman can be found standing nearby. She recently found a Pokémon Egg and has been keeping it covered in the warm sands to help it hatch, but it doesn't seem to be working. Speak to her with no more than five Pokémon in your party, and she offers the Egg to you in the hopes that you will have better luck.

Herb Shop

An Herb Shop on the south side of town offers several different types of herbal medicine. These natural remedies have the same effects as traditional medicines for a less expensive price. However, they are also very bitter and will cause a Pokémon's friendship to decrease when consumed.

Herb Shop EnergyPowder $500 Energy Root $800 Heal Powder $450 Revival Herb $2800

Speak to the elderly man near the counter to receive a piece of Charcoal, which boosts the power of Fire-type moves by 10%.

Lavaridge Gym

Lavaridge Gym, 1F

Lavaridge Gym, B1F

Lavaridge Town Pokémon Gym Leader: Flannery One with a fiery passion that burns!

The Lavaridge Gym specializes in Fire-type Pokémon. Fire-type moves are super effective against Bug-, Grass-, Ice-, and Steel-type Pokémon, while Fire-type Pokémon are weak to Ground-, Rock-, and Water-type moves.

The multi-level Gym is modeled on a bathhouse, with many puddles of water formed by the dense steam. Challengers must navigate by falling through puddles found on 1F to reach the lower floor, and by triggering hidden geysers to be launched back to the upper floor.

• 1F (Southeast): Kindler Cole hides in the eastern pool. Step on the western puddle to fall to the south side of B1F. Step on the western geyser.
• 1F (Southwest): Cooltrainer Zane hides in the northeast pool. Drop down through the northwest puddle, then trigger the next geyser.
• 1F (West): Kindler Axle hides in the east-central pool. Jump down through the west-central puddle, then step on the next geyser.
• 1F (Northwest): Battle Girl Sadie hides in the northwest pool. Drop down through the northeast puddle to fall to the north side of B1F. Trigger the eastern geyser.
• 1F (Northeast): Kindler Andy hides in the northwest pool. Jump down through the southwest puddle. Step on the final geyser to reach the Gym Leader's room.

Flannery has only recently begun serving as Gym Leader, and is determined to prove her worth. Given the chance, her Pokémon can unleash powerful moves that can reduce a challenger's party to cinders. Sunny Day gives a 50% power boost to all Fire moves, which makes her Pokémon's strongest attack, Overheat, even more devastating. Its only drawback is that it harshly lowers the user's Special Attack after each use, but once is usually enough! In addition, the harsh sunlight temporarily cuts the power of Water attacks in half.

Lavaridge Gym Trainers Trainer Pokémon 1F (Southeast) Kindler Cole Reward: $704 Slugma♂ Lv.22 No item Slugma♂ Lv.22 No item Numel♂ Lv.22 No item 1F (Southwest) Cooltrainer Zane Reward: $1152 Kecleon♂ Lv.24 No item 1F (West) Kindler Axle Reward: $736 Numel♂ Lv.23 No item Slugma♂ Lv.23 No item 1F (Northwest) Battle Girl Sadie Reward: $576 Meditite♀ Lv.24 No item 1F (Northeast) Kindler Andy Reward: $736 Slugma♂ Lv.23 No item Numel♂ Lv.23 No item Leader Flannery Lavaridge Gym Ruby and Sapphire Reward: $2800 Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Magma Armor Held item: None Slugma♀ Lv.26 Overheat Fire   --       Smog Poison   --       Light Screen Psychic   --       Sunny Day Fire   --       Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Magma Armor Held item: None Slugma♀ Lv.26 Flamethrower Fire   --       Rock Slide Rock   --       Light Screen Psychic   --       Sunny Day Fire   --       Type: Fire Unknown Ability: White Smoke Held item: None Torkoal♀ Lv.28 Overheat Fire   --       Body Slam Normal   --       Flail Normal   --       Attract Normal   --

After the battle, Flannery awards you the Heat Badge, which ensures the obedience of all Pokémon up to level 50 and enables the use of Strength in the field. She also gives you TM50 (Overheat) as a prize.

Destination: Desert!

Outside, May/Brendan is impressed with your victory over the Lavaridge Gym. Since you are clearly a capable Trainer, she/he hands you the Go-Goggles, a piece of protective eyewear that allows the wearer to explore the desert of Route 111 despite the raging sandstorm. The young Trainer then heads off to challenge your father, Norman, at the Petalburg Gym.

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