Appendix:Emerald walkthrough/Section 16

Route 126

Route 126

Route 126 (underwater)

The waters of Route 126 surround a massive crater, inside of which lies Sootopolis City. There's no way to reach the city from the surface, so the entrance must be hidden beneath the waves.

Trainers

Trainer Pokémon Swimmer Leonardo Reward: $272 Potential Double Battle with Isobel Carvanha♂ Lv.34 No item Triathlete Isobel Reward: $1360 Potential Double Battle with Leonardo Staryu Lv.34 No item Swimmer Dean Reward: $248 Carvanha♂ Lv.31 No item Wingull♂ Lv.31 No item Carvanha♂ Lv.31 No item Swimmer Nikki Reward: $264 Marill♀ Lv.33 No item Spheal♀ Lv.33 No item Swimmer Barry Reward: $272 Gyarados♂ Lv.34 No item Swimmer Sienna Reward: $264 Potential Double Battle with Pablo Luvdisc♀ Lv.33 No item Luvdisc♀ Lv.33 No item Triathlete Pablo Reward: $1320 Potential Double Battle with Sienna Staryu Lv.33 No item Staryu Lv.33 No item Requires Dive Swimmer Brenda Reward: $272 Goldeen♀ Lv.34 No item Rematch Triathlete Pablo* Reward: $1480 Staryu Lv.37 No item Staryu Lv.37 No item Triathlete Pablo* Reward: $1560 Wingull♂ Lv.39 No item Staryu Lv.39 No item Staryu Lv.39 No item Triathlete Pablo* Reward: $1640 Pelipper♂ Lv.41 No item Staryu Lv.41 No item Staryu Lv.41 No item Triathlete Pablo* Reward: $1720 Pelipper♂ Lv.43 No item Starmie Lv.43 No item Starmie Lv.43 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

Water's surface Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Surfing Tentacool R S E Surfing 5-35 60% Wingull R S E Surfing 10-30 35% Pelipper R S E Surfing 25-30 5% Fishing Magikarp R S E Fishing Old Rod 5-10 70% Tentacool R S E Fishing Old Rod 5-10 30% Magikarp R S E Fishing Good Rod 10-30 60% Tentacool R S E Fishing Good Rod 10-30 20% Wailmer R S E Fishing Good Rod 10-30 20% Wailmer R S E Fishing Super Rod 25-45 60% Sharpedo R S E Fishing Super Rod 30-35 40% 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. Underwater Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Clamperl R S E Seaweed 20-35 65% Chinchou R S E Seaweed 20-30 30% Relicanth R S E Seaweed 30-35 5% 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 Green Shard Northwest corner of the route, accessible through an underwater passage from Route 124 (requires Dive)  E  Underwater Stardust Northeast dark spot (hidden)  E  Ultra Ball North-central dark spot (hidden)  E  Heart Scale Northwest dark spot (hidden)  E  Yellow Shard Far western area, in a clearing in a patch of seaweed (hidden)  E  Pearl Far western area, in a clearing in a patch of seaweed (hidden)  E  Iron Far western area, in a clearing in a patch of seaweed (hidden)  E  Blue Shard Southwest area, in a patch of seaweed (hidden)  E  Big Pearl Among the seaweed on the crater's southeast side (hidden)  E

Sootopolis City (first visit)

Sootopolis City

Cave of Origin, 1F

Cave of Origin, B1F

Sootopolis City rises from the crater of an inactive volcano and can only be reached by sea or sky. The final Gym in the Hoenn League is located here, but there are more urgent matters to attend to first. With Hoenn's weather becoming increasingly oppressive, you must race to the Cave of Origin and stop the super-ancient Pokémon from destroying the entire region!

A Battle of Legends

When you surface inside the crater, you find Groudon and Kyogre locked in battle a short distance ahead. The unending shifts in weather have frightened many of the city's residents into their homes with their doors locked tight, while others brave the elements to witness the super-ancient Pokémon fighting. Maxie and Archie stand outside the Gym, which is also closed, begging the two Pokémon to stop their battle, but to no effect.

Catch Up with Steven

Surf westward from the Gym to a grassy shore to meet Steven. He assumes that your presence here means that you're prepared to become involved in this crisis, and has someone he would like you to meet. He leads you around to the north side of the crater, and the entrance to the Cave of Origin. After a word with the guard, he asks you to search the cave for someone named Wallace.

Cave of Origin

The Cave of Origin is said to hold a great source of ancient power. Whatever lies in its uncharted depths, it has drawn the attention of the super-ancient Pokémon. It must be stopped, and only you can save Hoenn from its destructive influence!

Available Pokémon
Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Entrance Zubat R S E Cave 28-35 90% Golbat R S E Cave 33-36 10% 1F, B1F Zubat R S E Cave 30-34 60% Sableye R S E Cave 30, 32, 34 30% Golbat R S E Cave 33-36 10% 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.

Entrance

There's not a moment to lose! Sprint down the entry hall to reach the cave's interior.

1F

Head in a clockwise direction to reach the ladder in the northeast.

B1F

The lowest floor is lined with sapphires and rubies. Visit the south side of this mist-filled room to meet Wallace. He was once the Sootopolis Gym Leader, but something came up that caused him to leave the Gym in the care of his mentor, Juan. According to Wallace, Groudon and Kyogre are not the only super-ancient Pokémon—there is a third somewhere, named Rayquaza. It's believed that it was Rayquaza that becalmed the two combatants in the distant past, but even Wallace can't be sure where it's located now. He asks if you might know where it is, and after you mention Sky Pillar, he sets off in search of the ancient creature. To follow him, you'll need to trek through the southeast ocean beginning with Route 129.

Route 129

Route 129

Route 129 lies to the south of Route 128. The several Trainers found here make it a worthwhile place to explore.

Trainers

Trainer Pokémon Swimmer Reed Reward: $264 Spheal♂ Lv.33 No item Sharpedo♂ Lv.33 No item Triathlete Chase Reward: $1360 Wingull♂ Lv.26 No item Staryu Lv.34 No item Triathlete Allison Reward: $1320 Wingull♀ Lv.27 No item Staryu Lv.33 No item Swimmer Clarence Reward: $272 Potential Double Battle with Tisha Sharpedo♂ Lv.34 No item Swimmer Tisha Reward: $272 Potential Double Battle with Clarence Chinchou♀ Lv.34 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 Surfing Tentacool R S E Surfing 5-35 60% Wingull R S E Surfing 10-30 35% Pelipper R S E Surfing 25-30 4% Wailord R S E Surfing 25-30 1% Fishing Magikarp R S E Fishing Old Rod 5-10 70% Tentacool R S E Fishing Old Rod 5-10 30% Magikarp R S E Fishing Good Rod 10-30 60% Tentacool R S E Fishing Good Rod 10-30 20% Wailmer R S E Fishing Good Rod 10-30 20% Wailmer R S E Fishing Super Rod 25-45 60% Sharpedo R S E Fishing Super Rod 30-35 35% Luvdisc R S E Fishing Super Rod 30-35 5% 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 130

Route 130

Route 130, with Mirage Island

Route 130 is a short, straightforward route that links Routes 129 and 131. The waterway is occasionally occupied by Mirage Island.

Trainers

Trainer Pokémon Swimmer Rodney Reward: $272 Gyarados♂ Lv.34 No item Swimmer Katie Reward: $264 Potential Double Battle with Santiago Goldeen♀ Lv.33 No item Spheal♀ Lv.33 No item Swimmer Santiago Reward: $264 Potential Double Battle with Katie Tentacruel♂ Lv.33 No item Wailmer♂ Lv.33 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 Mirage Island Wynaut R S E Grass 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 100% Surfing Tentacool R S E Surfing 5-35 60% Wingull R S E Surfing 10-30 35% Pelipper R S E Surfing 25-30 5% Fishing Magikarp R S E Fishing Old Rod 5-10 70% Tentacool R S E Fishing Old Rod 5-10 30% Magikarp R S E Fishing Good Rod 10-30 60% Tentacool R S E Fishing Good Rod 10-30 20% Wailmer R S E Fishing Good Rod 10-30 20% Wailmer R S E Fishing Super Rod 25-45 60% Sharpedo R S E Fishing Super Rod 30-35 40% 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 Liechi Berry Soft soil patch on Mirage Island  E

Mirage Island

While Route 130 usually appears as a simple stretch of ocean, it is sometimes home to a strange island that seems to appear and disappear. The island is inhabited only by Wynaut, which range in level from 5 to 50. A soft soil patch on the island's east side holds a single Liechi Berry tree. This is the best Berry to use in Pokéblocks, as it will produce Gold Pokéblocks.

Route 131

Route 131

Route 131 lies between Route 130 to the east and Pacifidlog Town to the west. There are no underwater trenches in this stretch of ocean, but several Trainers on the surface are looking to battle. On the route's north side is a large island that is home to the towering Sky Pillar.

Trainers

Trainer Pokémon Swimmer Kevin Reward: $272 Potential Double Battle with Taila Spheal♂ Lv.34 No item Triathlete Taila Reward: $1360 Potential Double Battle with Kevin Staryu Lv.34 No item Swimmer Richard Reward: $272 Pelipper♂ Lv.34 No item Swimmer Kara Reward: $272 Seaking♀ Lv.34 No item Swimmer Herman Reward: $264 Wingull♂ Lv.33 No item Tentacruel♂ Lv.33 No item Swimmer Susie Reward: $272 Luvdisc♀ Lv.34 No item Sis and Bro Reli & Ian Reward: $792 Azumarill♂ Lv.35 No item Wingull♂ Lv.33 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 Surfing Tentacool R S E Surfing 5-35 60% Wingull R S E Surfing 10-30 35% Pelipper R S E Surfing 25-30 5% Fishing Magikarp R S E Fishing Old Rod 5-10 70% Tentacool R S E Fishing Old Rod 5-10 30% Magikarp R S E Fishing Good Rod 10-30 60% Tentacool R S E Fishing Good Rod 10-30 20% Wailmer R S E Fishing Good Rod 10-30 20% Wailmer R S E Fishing Super Rod 25-45 60% Sharpedo R S E Fishing Super Rod 30-35 40% 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.

Pacifidlog Town (optional)

Pacifidlog Town

After chasing Team Aqua out of Lilycove City, you can visit Pacifidlog Town and the three routes to the west anytime you want a rest from the action. This town is a humble community resting on the calm waters of eastern Hoenn. These floating homes surround a central Pokémon Center, where weary Trainers can catch a break from the waves.

Available Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Surfing Tentacool R S E Surfing 5-35 60% Wingull R S E Surfing 10-30 35% Pelipper R S E Surfing 25-30 5% Fishing Magikarp R S E Fishing Old Rod 5-10 70% Tentacool R S E Fishing Old Rod 5-10 30% Magikarp R S E Fishing Good Rod 10-30 60% Tentacool R S E Fishing Good Rod 10-30 20% Wailmer R S E Fishing Good Rod 10-30 20% Wailmer R S E Fishing Super Rod 30-45 60% Sharpedo R S E Fishing Super Rod 25-35 40% Special Pokémon Horsea R S E Trade Bagon The same as the Traded Pokémon 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 TM21 (Frustration) Southwest house, from the Fan Club Chairman's brother if lead Pokémon's friendship is low  E  TM27 (Return) Southwest house, from the Fan Club Chairman's brother if lead Pokémon's friendship is high  E  Wave Mail Held by Seasor, the traded Horsea  E

An Old Legend

Visit the northeast house and talk to the girl inside. She tells you a mysterious bit of wisdom passed down from her grandfather: Six dots open three doors. Her father also remembers hearing tales of three Pokémon representing the powers of Rock, Ice, and Steel. It seems that Hoenn still has some secrets to discover!

Mirage Man

The old man in the southeast house spends his time by scanning the horizon for Mirage Island. Speak with him every day to learn if the island has appeared.

Move Tutor

Visit the Pokémon Center and speak to the young man near the entrance. He offers to teach the move Explosion to a Pokémon, one time only.

Time for a Trade

The boy in the south-central house is having trouble catching different Pokémon around town. He wishes to trade his Horsea for a Bagon. Horsea can be found on Routes 132, 133, and 134 to the west, while Bagon can only be found in Meteor Falls.

Friendship is Everything

Stop by the southwest house to meet the brother of the Pokémon Fan Club chairman. Have him evaluate your relationship with your lead Pokémon, and he'll reward your friendship with TM27 (Return). If your Pokémon is unfriendly toward you, he'll give you TM21 (Frustration) instead.

← Part 15 Shoal Cave, Route 127, Route 128, Seafloor Cavern

Emerald walkthrough

Routes 132, 133, and 134, Island Cave, Desert Ruins, Ancient Tomb, Sky Pillar, Sootopolis Gym Part 17 →

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