* While the number of Gym Trainers doubles in Emerald, the total number of Pokémon only increases by one.
* While the number of Gym Trainers doubles in Emerald, the total number of Pokémon only increases by one.
*The system of this Gym is similar to that of [[Ecruteak Gym|Morty's Gym]] in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} versions and their {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|remakes}}.
*The system of this Gym is similar to that of [[Ecruteak Gym|Morty's Gym]] in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} versions and their {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|remakes}}.
*It is possible to entirely skip this Gym as Flash is not mandatory. However, you will need to beat the Gym to challenge the Elite 4.
*It is possible to entirely skip this Gym as Flash is not mandatory. However, the player will need to beat the Gym to be able challenge the Elite Four.
The Dewford Gym is in the Generation IIIgamesPokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. It is the second one to be reached during the game. The Gym is a pitch-black maze. As Trainers are defeated, the Gym lights up.
When defeated, Brawly will give the player the Knuckle Badge as well as TM08 (Bulk Up) as a reward.
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.
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.
Dewford Gym first appeared in Brave the Wave. Brock, May and Max are woken up by Ash so that he can battle Brawly. However when they reach the Gym they find Brawly at surfing practice. He tells them he will battle Ash later.
When Brawly finally does begin the battle, Ash is thoroughly annoyed. The battle is a two Pokémon each, no time limit rule battle. Ash sends out Taillow which is defeated by Brawly's Machop. Treecko then defeats the Machop, before in turn being beaten by Brawly's Makuhita which evolves into Hariyama during the battle. Ash is disheartened by this defeat, but Brawly encourages him to go on.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Dewford Gym in Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
Dewford Gym makes its only appearance in The Haunted Gym where a Sableye helps Red navigate through the Gym since it was too dark for him to see.
Trivia
In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, the wall behind the right-hand statue behaves like a statue: when the A button is pressed while facing it, it says: "DEWFORD TOWN POKéMON GYM". This was fixed in Pokémon Emerald.
While the number of Gym Trainers doubles in Emerald, the total number of Pokémon only increases by one.