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== Littleroot Town ==
{{WalkthroughNotice|RS}}
[[Image:Littleroot.png|thumb|right|Littleroot Town]]
==Introduction==
After the title screen, the resident researcher of the [[Hoenn]] region, [[Professor Birch]], appears and introduces new Trainers to the Pokémon world. The professor continues, asking the player to select both a gender and a name, which can be up to seven characters long. With that done, Birch sends the player off to begin their journey!


You awaken in the back of a moving truck in [[Littleroot Town]], since your family has just moved here from [[Johto]]. Hop out of the truck, and enter your house. Once inside, go upstairs to your room and set your clock. Turn on your PC, and withdraw the single [[Potion]] for later.  Go back downstairs, and after just missing [[Norman|your dad]] on the TV, [[Mom]] tells you that you should visit your new neighbor, [[Prof. Birch]].  Birch isn't home, but visit his daughter [[May (game)|May]] ({{male}} players) / son [[Brendan]] ({{female}} players) upstairs. Birch isn't in his lab either, so head north to {{rt|101}}.
==Home==
The game begins in the back of a moving truck, as your family has just moved here from the far-off [[Johto]] region. Hop out of the truck to meet {{ho|Mom}} and step inside your new home. Head upstairs to check out your room and set the clock. Return to the first floor and Mom excitedly calls you over to the TV; the current program just aired a segment about the [[Petalburg Gym]], where your dad is the new [[Gym Leader]]. She then suggests visiting his friend, your new neighbor, Professor Birch. Welcome to Littleroot Town!


== Route 101 ==
==Littleroot Town==
[[Image:Route 101.png|thumb|left|Route 101]]
[[File:Littleroot Town RS.png|thumb|Littleroot Town]]
{| class="expandable" {{bluetable|background: #{{ruby color light}}; width: 30%}}
 
|- style="background: #{{ruby color}};"
{{to|Littleroot}} is a quaint little town nestled on the lush southern edge of the [[Hoenn]] mainland. There are only three buildings here; your home, [[Professor Birch]]'s home, and the professor's Pokémon Laboratory, where he conducts research on Pokémon distribution, in the south.
! Pokémon
 
! Encounter rate
{| class="expandable" style="margin: auto; background: #E7C373; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #F8E078;"
! Level
|- align="center"
! Items
|-
|-
|{{MS|263}} Zigzagoon
|
| 45%
{{itlisth|city}}
| 2-3
{{itemlist|Potion|Retrievable from the PC in the player's room|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display={{DL|Potion|Potion}}}}
{{itlistfoot|city}}
|}
 
 
===Professor Birch's House===
Having just moved to a new town, why not meet your new neighbors? Visit the house next door to meet the professor's wife, then head upstairs to meet his child, {{ga|May}}/{{ga|Brendan}}. She/He suddenly leaves, remembering that Birch asked for help in catching a Pokémon.
{{-}}
==Route 101==
[[File:Hoenn Route 101 RS.png|thumb|left|Route 101]]
[[File:Ruby-sapphire-starters.png|thumb|Choose wisely!]]
 
{{rt|101|Hoenn}} is a short path that connects [[Littleroot Town]] to [[Oldale Town]] in the north. The route features several patches of [[tall grass]], a favorite hiding place of wild Pokémon.
 
{| class="expandable" style="margin: auto; background: #{{locationcolor/med|land}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{locationcolor/light|land}};"
|- align="center"
! Available Pokémon
|-
|-
|{{MS|265}} Wurmple
|
| 45%
{{catch/header|land|no}}
| 2-3
{{catch/entry3|263|Zigzagoon|yes|yes|no|Grass|2-3|45%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entry3|265|Wurmple|yes|yes|no|Grass|2-3|45%|type1=Bug}}
{{catch/entry3|261|Poochyena|yes|yes|no|Grass|2-3|10%|type1=Dark}}
{{catch/div|land|Gift Pokémon}}
{{catch/entry3|252|Treecko|yes|yes|no|Starter|5|One|type1=Grass}}
{{catch/entry3|255|Torchic|yes|yes|no|Starter|5|One|type1=Fire}}
{{catch/entry3|258|Mudkip|yes|yes|no|Starter|5|One|type1=Water}}
{{catch/footer|land}}
|}
 
 
===Save the Professor!===
When you first reach the area, you find [[Professor Birch]] being chased around by a wild {{p|Poochyena}}! His Bag has fallen out of his reach, and he pleads with you for help. Choose one of the three Pokémon from the Poké Balls inside the professor's Bag, and use it to scare off his attacker.
 
{| style="margin: auto; background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; text-align: center; font-size: 85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{hoenn color}};"
|-
|-
|{{MS|261}} Poochyena
! colspan="2" style="width: 80px; background: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | [[File:252Treecko.png|100px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Treecko|{{hoenn color dark}}}}'''<br>
| 10%
! colspan="2" style="width: 80px; background: #{{hoenn color light}};" | [[File:255Torchic.png|100px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Torchic|{{hoenn color dark}}}}'''<br>
| 2-3
! colspan="2" style="width: 80px; background: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | [[File:258Mudkip.png|100px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Mudkip|{{hoenn color dark}}}}'''
|}
{| class="expandable" {{bluetable|background: #{{sapphire color light}}; width: 30%}}
|- style="background: #{{sapphire color}};"
! Pokémon
! Encounter rate
! Level
|-
|-
|{{MS|263}} Zigzagoon
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{grass color}};" | {{color2|FFF|Grass (type)|Grass}}
| 45%
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{fire color}};" | {{color2|FFF|Fire (type)|Fire}}
| 2-3
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{water color}};" | {{color2|FFF|Water (type)|Water}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}};"
| {{MSP|253|Grovyle}}
| {{pcolor|Grovyle|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|256|Combusken}}
| {{pcolor|Combusken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}
| {{pcolor|Marshtomp|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
|-
|{{MS|265}} Wurmple
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{grass color}};" | {{color2|FFF|Grass (type)|Grass}}
| 45%
| style="background: #{{fire color}};" | {{color2|FFF|Fire (type)|Fire}}
| 2-3
| style="background: #{{fighting color}};" | {{color2|FFF|Fighting (type)|Fighting}}
| style="background: #{{water color}};" | {{color2|FFF|Water (type)|Water}}
| style="background: #{{ground color}};" | {{color2|FFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}};"
| {{MSP|254|Sceptile}}
| {{pcolor|Sceptile|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|257|Blaziken}}
| {{pcolor|Blaziken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|260|Swampert}}
| {{pcolor|Swampert|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
|-
|{{MS|261}} Poochyena
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | {{color2|FFF|Grass (type)|Grass}}
| 10%
| style="background: #{{fire color}};" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Fire (type)|Fire}}
| 2-3
| style="background: #{{fighting color}};" | {{color2|FFF|Fighting (type)|Fighting}}
| style="background: #{{water color}};" | {{color2|FFF|Water (type)|Water}}
| style="background: #{{ground color}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{color2|FFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}
|}
|}
[[Image:Ruby-sapphire-starters.png|thumb|right|Choose your [[starter Pokémon|starter]] wisely!]]


Setting foot on {{rt|101}}, you'll see the professor being attacked by a [[Wild Pokémon|wild]] {{p|Poochyena}}.  He tells you to select one of the [[Pokémon]] in the bag on the ground.  Choose wisely, because this creature will become your [[Starter Pokémon]]! <br> These Pokémon include: <br>
'''''{{p|Treecko}}''''' <br>
{{typecolor2|Grass}} <br>
{{MS|252|Treecko}}


Like {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Chikorita}}, Treecko is strong against {{t|Rock}}-, {{t|Ground}}-, and {{type2|Water}}s, and is weak against {{t|Fire}}- and {{type2|Flying}}s. Treecko maintains its sole Grass-type throughout its evolutions. Being a Grass-type, it will also have an advantage against the first Gym.
* The {{type|Grass}} {{p|Treecko}} has the most weaknesses of the trio, with five: {{t|Fire}}-, {{t|Bug}}-, {{t|Poison}}-, {{t|Flying}}-, and {{type|Ice}} attacks. It and its evolutions excel in {{stat|Special Attack}} and {{stat|Speed}}. Its Grass moves are strong against {{t|Water}}-, {{t|Rock}}-, and {{type|Ground}} Pokémon.  


* The {{type|Fire}} {{p|Torchic}} is great when battling {{t|Grass}}-, {{t|Bug}}-, {{t|Ice}}-, and {{type|Steel}} Pokémon, but is vulnerable to {{t|Water}}-, {{t|Rock}}-, and {{type|Ground}} moves. It and its evolved forms focus on {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}}. As it grows, it gains a secondary {{type|Fighting}} type.


'''''{{p|Torchic}}''''' <br>
* The {{type|Water}} {{p|Mudkip}} has an advantage when facing {{t|Fire}}-, {{t|Rock}}-, and {{type|Ground}} Pokémon, but may struggle against {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Electric}} attacks. It and its evolutions specialize in {{stat|Attack}}. As it grows, it gains a secondary Ground type; this protects it from Electric attacks, but leaves it especially vulnerable to Grass moves.
{{typecolor2|Fire}} <br>
{{MS|255|Torchic}}


Successor to {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Cyndaquil}}, Torchic has an advantage against {{t|Grass}}-, {{t|Bug}}-, and {{type2|Ice}}s, but falters when battling Water-, Ground-, and Rock-types.  Torchic also gains a secondary Fighting-type by its final form. As a Fire-type, it will have a disadvantage against the first Gym.
==Littleroot Town==
===Birch's Lab===
After scaring off the wild Pokémon, Birch invites you back to the Lab. As thanks for rescuing him, he happily lets you keep the young Pokémon. He then encourages you to visit May/Brendan on {{rt|103|Hoenn}} for tips on how to be a Pokémon Trainer. When your Pokémon needs a rest, head back home and visit with Mom to have her restore it to full health.  


'''''{{p|Mudkip}}''''' <br>
==Oldale Town==
{{typecolor2|Water}} <br>
[[File:Oldale Town RS.png|thumb|Oldale Town]]
{{MS|258|Mudkip}}


[[Hoenn]]'s version of {{p|Squirtle}} and {{p|Totodile}}, Mudkip does well against {{t|Fire}}-, {{t|Rock}}-, and {{type2|Ground}}s, while struggling against {{t|Grass}}- and {{type2|Electric}}s.  Mudkip eventually adds a secondary Ground-type by its final form, which defends it from Electric-type attacks.
[[Oldale Town]] is the first settlement in the region to feature a [[Pokémon Center]] and a [[Poké Mart]]. Pokémon Centers are essentially hospitals where creatures can be restored to perfect health. The PC on the counter is always available for Trainers to organize their Pokémon. Poké Marts offer a wide range of items for sale, from Potions to Poké Balls. {{rt|102|Hoenn}} leads off to the west, while {{rt|103|Hoenn}} runs northward.  


Once you choose a Pokémon, the {{p|Poochyena}} will attack you.  After defeating it, Birch will take {{player|you}} to his lab, and ask you to visit his child on {{rt|103}}, north of [[Oldale Town]].
{| class="expandable" style="margin: auto; background: #BD9D7B; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #CEB27B;"
|- align="center"
! Items
|-
|
{{itlisth|city}}
{{itemlist|Potion|From the Poké Mart worker near the exit to Route 101|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display={{DL|Potion|Potion}}}}
{{itlistfoot|city}}
|}


Head north to {{rt|103}}.


== Oldale Town ==
===Free Potions!===
[[Image:Oldale.PNG|thumb|right|Oldale Town]]
Speak to the woman near the southeast house. She works at the local Poké Mart, and shows you the way to the shop. Once there, she gives you a free {{DL|Potion|Potion}} as part of a promotion her shop is running.


Speak to the Poké Mart employee to get a free [[Potion]], and continue north to {{rt|103}}.
===The Sketch Artist===
The western exit is currently blocked off by a man who believes that he may have found some extremely rare Pokémon tracks. No one is allowed past until he has made a sketch of his discovery.
{{-}}
==Route 103==
[[File:Hoenn Route 103 RS.png|thumb|300px|Route 103]]


{{rt|103|Hoenn}} serves as a shortcut between [[Oldale Town]] and {{rt|110|Hoenn}}. Seawater divides the route, restricting travel to the western side for now.
{| class="expandable" style="margin: auto; background: #{{locationcolor/med|land}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{locationcolor/light|land}};"
|- align="center"
! Available Pokémon
|-
|
{{catch/header|land|no}}
{{catch/entry3|263|Zigzagoon|yes|yes|no|Grass|2-4|60%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entry3|261|Poochyena|yes|yes|no|Grass|2-4|30%|type1=Dark}}
{{catch/entry3|278|Wingull|yes|yes|no|Grass|2-4|10%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/footer|land}}
|}




===Rival Battle 1===
Cross through the tall grass to meet up with {{ga|May|your}} {{ga|Brendan|rival}}, who challenges you to a friendly battle after spotting your new Pokémon. The opposing Pokémon will always have a type advantage against your own. Remember to use Potions if the battle isn't going your way!


===={{MSP|252|Treecko}} Player chose {{p|Treecko}}====
{| style="margin: auto;"
|
{{Party/Single
|color={{{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Sapphire|1=Ruby}} color}}
|headcolor={{{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Sapphire|1=Ruby}} color light}}
|bordercolor={{{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Sapphire|1=Ruby}} color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=May|1=Brendan}}.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=May|1=Brendan}} (game)|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=May|1=Brendan}}}}
|game=RS|location=Hoenn Route 103|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|
{{Pokémon/3|game=Ruby
|ndex=255|pokemon=Torchic
|type1=Fire
|level=5|gender=male
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
|}




== Route 103 ==
===={{MSP|255|Torchic}} Player chose {{p|Torchic}}====
[[Image:Route 103.png|thumb|350px|left|Route 103]]
{| style="margin: auto;"
{| class="expandable" {{bluetable|background: #{{ruby color light}}; width: 30%}}
|
|- style="background: #{{ruby color}};"
{{Party/Single
! Pokémon
|color={{{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Sapphire|1=Ruby}} color}}
! Encounter rate
|headcolor={{{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Sapphire|1=Ruby}} color light}}
! Level
|bordercolor={{{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Sapphire|1=Ruby}} color dark}}
|-
|sprite=Spr RS {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=May|1=Brendan}}.png
| {{MS|263}} Zizagoon
|prize={{PDollar}}300
| 60%
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
| 2-4
|name={{color2|000|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=May|1=Brendan}} (game)|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=May|1=Brendan}}}}
|-
|game=RS|location=Hoenn Route 103|locationname=Route 103
| {{MS|261}} Poochyena
|pokemon=1}}
| 30%
|style="margin:auto"|
| 2-4
{{Pokémon/3|game=Ruby
|-
|ndex=258|pokemon=Mudkip
| {{MS|278}} Wingull
|type1=Water
| 10%
|level=5|gender=male
| 2-4
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
|}
|}
{| class="expandable" {{bluetable|background: #{{sapphire color light}}; width: 30%}}
|- style="background: #{{sapphire color}};"
! Pokémon
! Encounter rate
! Level
|-
| {{MS|263}} Zizagoon
| 60%
| 2-4
|-
| {{MS|261}} Poochyena
| 30%
| 2-4
|-
| {{MS|278}} Wingull
| 10%
| 2-4
|}
=== Rival battle ===
====Brendan====
{| align="center"
! If the {{Player}} chose {{p|Treecko}}:
! If the {{Player}} chose {{p|Torchic}}:
! If the {{Player}} chose {{p|Mudkip}}:
|-
|{{Party|color={{ruby color}}|bordercolor={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|sprite=RS Brendan.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}300
|class=[[Pokémon Trainer|<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub> Trainer]]
|name=Brendan
|game={{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}
|location=[[Route 103]]
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=3|game=Ruby|ndex=255|pokemon=Torchic
|gender=male|level=5|type1=Fire|ability=Blaze|
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal||move1cat=Physical|
|move2=Growl||move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}}}


|{{Party|color={{ruby color}}|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}|bordercolor={{sapphire color}}
|sprite=RS Brendan.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}300
|class=[[Pokémon Trainer|<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub> Trainer]]
|name=Brendan
|game={{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}
|location=[[Route 103]]
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=3|game=Ruby|ndex=258|pokemon=Mudkip
|gender=male|level=5|type1=Water|ability=Torrent|
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}}}


|{{Party|color={{ruby color}}|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}|bordercolor={{sapphire color}}
===={{MSP|258|Mudkip}} Player chose {{p|Mudkip}}====
|sprite=RS Brendan.png
{| style="margin: auto;"
|prize={{Pdollar}}300
|
|class=[[Pokémon Trainer|<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub> Trainer]]
{{Party/Single
|name=Brendan
|color={{{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Sapphire|1=Ruby}} color}}
|game={{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}
|headcolor={{{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Sapphire|1=Ruby}} color light}}
|location=[[Route 103]]
|bordercolor={{{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Sapphire|1=Ruby}} color dark}}
|pokemon=1
|sprite=Spr RS {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=May|1=Brendan}}.png
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=3|game=Ruby|ndex=252|pokemon=Treecko|
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|gender=male|level=5|type1=Grass|ability=Overgrow|
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|
|name={{color2|000|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=May|1=Brendan}} (game)|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=May|1=Brendan}}}}
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}}}
|game=RS|location=Hoenn Route 103|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|
{{Pokémon/3|game=Ruby
|ndex=252|pokemon=Treecko
|type1=Grass
|level=5|gender=male
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
|}
|}


====May====
{| align="center"
! If the {{Player}} chose {{p|Treecko}}:
! If the {{Player}} chose {{p|Torchic}}:
! If the {{Player}} chose {{p|Mudkip}}:
|-
|{{Party
|color={{ruby color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color}}
|sprite=May.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}300
|class=[[Pokémon Trainer|<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub> Trainer]]
|name=May
|game={{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}
|location=[[Route 103]]
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=3|game=Ruby|ndex=255|pokemon=Torchic|
|gender=male|level=5|type1=Fire|ability=Blaze|
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}}}


|{{Party
After the battle, May/Brendan heads back south to Birch's Lab.
|color={{ruby color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color}}
|sprite=May.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}300
|class=[[Pokémon Trainer|<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub> Trainer]]
|name=May
|game={{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}
|location=[[Route 103]]
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=3|game=Ruby|ndex=258|pokemon=Mudkip|
|gender=male|level=5|type1=Water|ability=Torrent|
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}}}


|{{Party
==Littleroot Town==
|color={{ruby color}}
{| class="expandable" style="margin: auto; background: #E7C373; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #F8E078;"
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|- align="center"
|bordercolor={{sapphire color}}
! Items
|sprite=May.png
|-
|prize={{Pdollar}}300
|
|class=[[Pokémon Trainer|<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub> Trainer]]
{{itlisth|city}}
|name=May
{{itemlist|None|From Professor Birch, after defeating May/Brendan on {{rt|103|Hoenn}}|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display=[[Pokédex]]}}
|game={{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}
{{itemlist|Poké Ball|From May/Brendan, after obtaining the Pokédex|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display={{ball|Poké}} ×5}}
|location=[[Route 103]]
{{itemlist|Running Shoes|From Mom, after obtaining the Pokédex|Ru=yes|Sa=yes}}
|pokemon=1
{{catch/div|city|Subsequent visits}}
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=3|game=Ruby|ndex=252|pokemon=Treecko|
{{itemlist|Amulet Coin|From Mom, after defeating Norman in a Gym battle|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display={{DL|In-battle effect item|Amulet Coin}}}}
|gender=male|level=5|type1=Grass|ability=Overgrow|
{{itemlist|S.S. Ticket|From Norman, after defeating the Elite Four and Champion for the first time|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display={{key|III|S.S. Ticket}}}}
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|
{{itlistfoot|city}}
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}}}
|}
|}


For now, your rival will only have one Pokémon; what species it is depends on which Pokémon you chose from Birch's bag.  Like past games, your rival will have the Pokémon with a type advantage against yours.  Since both Pokémon are still young, neither knows an attack of their own type yet, so your rival doesn't have much of an advantage just yet.  After defeating them, your rival will head back south to {{to|Littleroot}}.
== Littleroot Town ==


After following Birch's kid back to the lab, Birch will give you the [[Pokédex]], and his kid will give you 5 [[Poké Ball]]s. On your way out of town, your mom will give you a pair of [[Running Shoes]]. By holding down the B-Button, you can run twice as fast as the normal walking speed.
===Birch's Lab===
After the battle, follow May/Brendan back to Professor Birch's Lab. Inside, the professor gives you a handy gadget: the Pokédex! This high-tech encyclopedia instantly records information on any Pokémon you see or catch. In addition, his child gives you five {{ball|Poké}}s to start you off on your journey. Now that you have received some Poké Balls, they can be purchased at all Poké Marts in the region. Buying ten Poké Balls at once, at any location, also earns you a bonus Premier Ball.  


Get back to Oldale Town, and head west to {{rt|102}}.
===Meet up with Mom===
As you go to leave Littleroot, you see Mom standing outside. She is proud that you have your own Pokémon. In preparation for your adventure, she gives you a pair of [[Running Shoes]]. By holding down the B Button, these shoes allow you to run twice as fast as the normal walking speed.


===Later...===
==Route 102==
Return after beating your father Norman at the Petalburg Gym and your mom will give you another gift, the {{DL|In-battle effect item|Amulet Coin}}.
[[File:Hoenn Route 102 RS.png|thumb|300px|Route 102]]


== Route 102 ==
{{rt|102|Hoenn}} connects [[Oldale Town]] and [[Petalburg City]]. The patches of tall grass are home to several new wild Pokémon species.
[[Image:Route 102.PNG|thumb|350px|right|Route 102]]


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{| class="expandable" style="margin: auto; background: #{{locationcolor/med|land}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{locationcolor/light|land}};"
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color}};"
|- align="center"
! Name
! Trainers
! Pokémon
! Winnings
|-
|-
| Youngster Calving
|
| Lv 5 Zigzagoon{{male}}
{{trainerheader|land}}
| {{pdollar}}80
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Youngster.png|Youngster|Calvin|80|1|263|Zigzagoon|♂|5||38=Nav}}
{{trainerdiv}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Bug Catcher.png|Bug Catcher|Rick|64|2|265|Wurmple|♂|4||265|Wurmple|♂|4|}}
{{trainerdiv}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Youngster.png|Youngster|Allen|48|2|261|Poochyena|♂|5||276|Taillow|♂|3|}}
{{trainerdiv}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Lass.png|Lass|Tiana|64|2|263|Zigzagoon|♀|4||263|Zigzagoon|♀|4|}}
{{catch/div|land|Rematch}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Youngster.png|Youngster|Calvin{{tt|*|First rematch}}|432|1|264|Linoone|♂|27|}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Youngster.png|Youngster|Calvin{{tt|*|Second and third rematch}}|{{tt|480|Second rematch}}/{{tt|528|Third rematch}}|2|277|Swellow|♂|{{tt|28|Second rematch}}/{{tt|31|Third rematch}}||264|Linoone|♂|{{tt|30|Second rematch}}/{{tt|33|Third rematch}}|}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Youngster.png|Youngster|Calvin{{tt|*|Fourth rematch}}|576|3|277|Swellow|♂|34||288|Vigoroth|♂|32||264|Linoone|♂|36|}}
{{trainerfooter|land|3}}
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{| class="expandable" style="margin: auto; background: #{{locationcolor/med|land}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{locationcolor/light|land}};"
|- align="center"
! Available Pokémon
|-
|-
| Bug Catcher Rick
|
| Lv 4 Wurmple{{male}}, Lv 4 Wurmple{{male}}
{{catch/header|land|no}}
| {{pdollar}}64
{{Catch/entry3|263|Zigzagoon|yes|yes|no|Grass|3-4|30%|type1=Normal}}
|-
{{Catch/entry3|265|Wurmple|yes|yes|no|Grass|3-4|30%|type1=Bug}}
| Youngster Allen
{{Catch/entry3|273|Seedot|yes|no|no|Grass|3-4|20%|type1=Grass}}
| Lv 5 Poochyena{{male}}, Lv 3 Taillow{{male}}
{{Catch/entry3|270|Lotad|no|yes|no|Grass|3-4|20%|type1=Water|type2=Grass}}
| {{pdollar}}48
{{Catch/entry3|261|Poochyena|yes|yes|no|Grass|3-4|15%|type1=Dark}}
|-
{{Catch/entry3|280|Ralts|yes|yes|no|Grass|4|4%|type1=Psychic}}
| Lass Tiana
{{Catch/entry3|283|Surskit|yes|yes|no|Grass|3|1%|type1=Bug|type2=Water}}
| Lv 4 Zigzagoon{{female}}, Lv 4 Zigzagoon{{female}}
{{catch/footer|land}}
| {{pdollar}}64
|}
|}
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{| class="expandable" style="margin: auto; background: #{{locationcolor/med|land}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{locationcolor/light|land}};"
|- style="background: #{{ruby color}};"
|- align="center"
! Pokémon
! Items
! Encounter rate
! Level
|-
| {{MS|261}} Poochyena
| 15%
| 3-4
|-
| {{MS|263}} Zigzagoon
| 30%
| 3-4
|-
| {{MS|265}} Wurmple
| 30%
| 3-4
|-
| {{MS|273}} Seedot
| 20%
| 3-4
|-
|-
| {{MS|280}} Ralts
|
| 4%
{{itlisth|land}}
| 4
{{itemlist|Oran Berry|From the soft soil patch|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display=[[Oran Berry]] ×2}}
|-
{{itemlist|Pecha Berry|From the soft soil patch|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display=[[Pecha Berry]] ×2}}
| {{MS|283}} Surskit
{{itemlist|Potion|Southwest part of the route|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display={{DL|Potion|Potion}}}}
| 1%
{{itlistfoot|land}}
| 3
|}
|}
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|- style="background: #{{sapphire color}};"
 
! Pokémon
===Soft Soil===
! Encounter rate
There is a patch of [[soft soil]] on the route's north side. On your first visit, two {{DL|Berry|Generation III|Berry}} trees can be found growing here. Collect the fruit and the trees disappear, allowing you to plant another Berry to continue the cycle. The amount of time needed for the new tree to fully mature and produce fruit varies based on the kind of Berry. After obtaining a [[watering can]], you may water the young plants at certain times to increase the Berry yield. Berries can have several useful effects, from curing status conditions to restoring health. They can even be turned into [[Pokéblock|candy]]!
! Level
 
|-
==Petalburg City==
| {{MS|261}} Poochyena
[[File:Petalburg City RS.png|thumb|Petalburg City]]
| 15%
 
| 3-4
Situated between {{rt|102|Hoenn}} to the east and {{rt|104|Hoenn}} to the west, [[Petalburg City]] is the first location you reach to feature a [[Pokémon Gym]].
 
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|- align="center"
! Items
|-
|-
| {{MS|263}} Zigzagoon
|
| 30%
{{itlisth|city}}
| 3-4
{{catch/div|city|Return trip}}
|-
{{itemlist|HM Water|From [[Wally]]'s dad, after defeating the Petalburg Gym|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display={{HM|03|Surf}}}}
| {{MS|265}} Wurmple
{{itemlist|Max Revive|Across the northeast pond (requires {{m|Surf}})|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display={{DL|Revive|Max Revive}}}}
| 30%
{{itemlist|Ether|Across the southwest pond (requires {{m|Surf}})|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display={{DL|Ether|Ether}}}}
| 3-4
{{itemlist|Rare Candy|Across the southwest pond (hidden, requires {{m|Surf}})|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display={{DL|Vitamin|Rare Candy}}}}
|-
{{itlistfoot|city}}
| {{MS|270}} Lotad
| 20%
| 3-4
|-
| {{MS|280}} Ralts
| 4%
| 4
|-
| {{MS|283}} Surskit
| 1%
| 3
|}
|}




Battle past the handful of Pokémon Trainers to earn vital [[experience]] and money, and don't miss the Potion to the south of Lass Tiana. <br> Continue west to [[Petalburg City]].
===Meet up with Dad===
When you visit the [[Petalburg Gym]], you find your father, [[Norman]], standing in the lobby. He is surprised that you've made it this far from home, but is excited for you to become a Pokémon Trainer like him. A sickly boy named [[Wally]] soon enters, and explains that he will be staying with relatives in nearby [[Verdanturf Town]] in the hopes that the clean air will do him good. But he is afraid of becoming lonely there, and asks for help in catching a Pokémon to take along. Norman asks that you go with him, and loans him his {{p|Zigzagoon}} and a {{ball|Poké}}. Wally leads you back to {{rt|102|Hoenn}}, where he successfully catches a {{p|Ralts}}.


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Back at the Gym, Wally can't thank you enough for helping him catch his very own Pokémon. Your father then gives you some advice: to become a strong Trainer, challenge Gym Leader [[Roxanne]] in [[Rustboro City]] before moving on to the other Gym Leaders. Though Norman is also a Gym Leader, he will not accept your challenge until you have earned four [[Badge]]s.
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== Petalburg City ==
[[Image:Petalburg City.PNG|thumb|left|Petalburg City]]


After visiting the city's Gym, you'll learn that [[Norman|your father]] will not accept your challenge until you have earned four other Gym badges.  Instead, he asks you to help [[Wally]], a resident of {{ci|Petalburg}}, catch his first Pokémon.  After Norman lends him his {{p|Zigzagoon}} and a Poké Ball, you follow Wally to {{rt|102}}, where he successfully catches a {{p|Ralts}}.


After Wally leaves, you're free to head west to {{rt|104}}.


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Revision as of 22:21, 29 July 2016

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


Introduction

After the title screen, the resident researcher of the Hoenn region, Professor Birch, appears and introduces new Trainers to the Pokémon world. The professor continues, asking the player to select both a gender and a name, which can be up to seven characters long. With that done, Birch sends the player off to begin their journey!

Home

The game begins in the back of a moving truck, as your family has just moved here from the far-off Johto region. Hop out of the truck to meet Mom and step inside your new home. Head upstairs to check out your room and set the clock. Return to the first floor and Mom excitedly calls you over to the TV; the current program just aired a segment about the Petalburg Gym, where your dad is the new Gym Leader. She then suggests visiting his friend, your new neighbor, Professor Birch. Welcome to Littleroot Town!

Littleroot Town

Littleroot Town

Littleroot is a quaint little town nestled on the lush southern edge of the Hoenn mainland. There are only three buildings here; your home, Professor Birch's home, and the professor's Pokémon Laboratory, where he conducts research on Pokémon distribution, in the south.


Professor Birch's House

Having just moved to a new town, why not meet your new neighbors? Visit the house next door to meet the professor's wife, then head upstairs to meet his child, May/Brendan. She/He suddenly leaves, remembering that Birch asked for help in catching a Pokémon.

Route 101

Route 101
Choose wisely!

Route 101 is a short path that connects Littleroot Town to Oldale Town in the north. The route features several patches of tall grass, a favorite hiding place of wild Pokémon.


Save the Professor!

When you first reach the area, you find Professor Birch being chased around by a wild Poochyena! His Bag has fallen out of his reach, and he pleads with you for help. Choose one of the three Pokémon from the Poké Balls inside the professor's Bag, and use it to scare off his attacker.

252Treecko.png
Treecko
 255Torchic.png
Torchic
 258Mudkip.png
Mudkip
Grass Fire Water
Grovyle Grovyle Combusken Combusken Marshtomp Marshtomp
Grass Fire Fighting Water Ground
Sceptile Sceptile Blaziken Blaziken Swampert Swampert
Grass Fire Fighting Water Ground


  • The Water-type Mudkip has an advantage when facing Fire-, Rock-, and Ground-type Pokémon, but may struggle against Grass and Electric attacks. It and its evolutions specialize in Attack. As it grows, it gains a secondary Ground type; this protects it from Electric attacks, but leaves it especially vulnerable to Grass moves.

Littleroot Town

Birch's Lab

After scaring off the wild Pokémon, Birch invites you back to the Lab. As thanks for rescuing him, he happily lets you keep the young Pokémon. He then encourages you to visit May/Brendan on Route 103 for tips on how to be a Pokémon Trainer. When your Pokémon needs a rest, head back home and visit with Mom to have her restore it to full health.

Oldale Town

Oldale Town

Oldale Town is the first settlement in the region to feature a Pokémon Center and a Poké Mart. Pokémon Centers are essentially hospitals where creatures can be restored to perfect health. The PC on the counter is always available for Trainers to organize their Pokémon. Poké Marts offer a wide range of items for sale, from Potions to Poké Balls. Route 102 leads off to the west, while Route 103 runs northward.


Free Potions!

Speak to the woman near the southeast house. She works at the local Poké Mart, and shows you the way to the shop. Once there, she gives you a free Potion as part of a promotion her shop is running.

The Sketch Artist

The western exit is currently blocked off by a man who believes that he may have found some extremely rare Pokémon tracks. No one is allowed past until he has made a sketch of his discovery.

Route 103

Route 103

Route 103 serves as a shortcut between Oldale Town and Route 110. Seawater divides the route, restricting travel to the western side for now.


Rival Battle 1

Cross through the tall grass to meet up with your rival, who challenges you to a friendly battle after spotting your new Pokémon. The opposing Pokémon will always have a type advantage against your own. Remember to use Potions if the battle isn't going your way!

Treecko Player chose Treecko




Torchic Player chose Torchic




Mudkip Player chose Mudkip




After the battle, May/Brendan heads back south to Birch's Lab.

Littleroot Town


Birch's Lab

After the battle, follow May/Brendan back to Professor Birch's Lab. Inside, the professor gives you a handy gadget: the Pokédex! This high-tech encyclopedia instantly records information on any Pokémon you see or catch. In addition, his child gives you five Poké Balls to start you off on your journey. Now that you have received some Poké Balls, they can be purchased at all Poké Marts in the region. Buying ten Poké Balls at once, at any location, also earns you a bonus Premier Ball.

Meet up with Mom

As you go to leave Littleroot, you see Mom standing outside. She is proud that you have your own Pokémon. In preparation for your adventure, she gives you a pair of Running Shoes. By holding down the B Button, these shoes allow you to run twice as fast as the normal walking speed.

Route 102

Route 102

Route 102 connects Oldale Town and Petalburg City. The patches of tall grass are home to several new wild Pokémon species.


Soft Soil

There is a patch of soft soil on the route's north side. On your first visit, two Berry trees can be found growing here. Collect the fruit and the trees disappear, allowing you to plant another Berry to continue the cycle. The amount of time needed for the new tree to fully mature and produce fruit varies based on the kind of Berry. After obtaining a watering can, you may water the young plants at certain times to increase the Berry yield. Berries can have several useful effects, from curing status conditions to restoring health. They can even be turned into candy!

Petalburg City

Petalburg City

Situated between Route 102 to the east and Route 104 to the west, Petalburg City is the first location you reach to feature a Pokémon Gym.


Meet up with Dad

When you visit the Petalburg Gym, you find your father, Norman, standing in the lobby. He is surprised that you've made it this far from home, but is excited for you to become a Pokémon Trainer like him. A sickly boy named Wally soon enters, and explains that he will be staying with relatives in nearby Verdanturf Town in the hopes that the clean air will do him good. But he is afraid of becoming lonely there, and asks for help in catching a Pokémon to take along. Norman asks that you go with him, and loans him his Zigzagoon and a Poké Ball. Wally leads you back to Route 102, where he successfully catches a Ralts.

Back at the Gym, Wally can't thank you enough for helping him catch his very own Pokémon. Your father then gives you some advice: to become a strong Trainer, challenge Gym Leader Roxanne in Rustboro City before moving on to the other Gym Leaders. Though Norman is also a Gym Leader, he will not accept your challenge until you have earned four Badges.


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Route 104, Petalburg Woods, Rustboro City, Route 116, Rusturf Tunnel Part 2 →


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