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{{WalkthroughNotice|ORAS}}
==Route 111 (desert)==
[[File:Hoenn Route 111 desert ORAS.png|thumb|Route 111 (desert)]]

With the {{key|VI|Go-Goggles}}, you can finally venture into the windswept desert on {{rt|111|Hoenn}}. The powerful sandstorm deters most would-be explorers, so no one has yet claimed the valuable treasures lying among the dunes.

{| class="expandable" style="margin: auto; background: #{{locationcolor/med|sand}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{locationcolor/light|sand}};"
|- align="center"
! Trainers
|-
|
{{trainerheader|sand}}
{{trainerentry|VSCamper.png{{!}}150px|Camper|Cliff|416|1|028|Sandslash|♂|26|}}
{{trainerdiv|sand}}
{{trainerentry|VSPicnicker.png{{!}}150px|Picnicker|Heidi|416|1|028|Sandslash|♀|26|}}
{{trainerdiv|sand}}
{{trainerentry|VSCamper.png{{!}}150px|Camper|Drew|416|1|075|Graveler|♂|26|}}
{{trainerdiv|sand}}
{{trainerentry|VSPicnicker.png{{!}}150px|Picnicker|Becky|416|1|331|Cacnea|♀|26|}}
{{trainerdiv|sand}}
{{trainerentry|VSRuin Maniac.png{{!}}150px|Ruin Maniac|Dusty|728|2|343|Baltoy||24||028|Sandslash|♂|26||38=nav}}
{{trainerdiv|sand}}
{{trainerentry|VSBlack Belt.png{{!}}150px|Black Belt|Daisuke|896<br><small>Requires the {{key|VI|Mach Bike}}</small>|1|067|Machoke|♂|28|}}
{{catch/div|sand|Rematch}}
{{trainerentry|VSRuin Maniac.png{{!}}150px|Ruin Maniac|Dusty|756<br><small>After acquiring the {{badge|Balance}}</small>|2|343|Baltoy||27||028|Sandslash|♂|27|}}
{{trainerentry|VSRuin Maniac.png{{!}}150px|Ruin Maniac|Dusty|896<br><small>After acquiring the {{badge|Feather}}</small>|2|343|Baltoy||32||028|Sandslash|♂|32|}}
{{trainerentry|VSRuin Maniac.png{{!}}150px|Ruin Maniac|Dusty|1,092<br><small>After acquiring the {{badge|Mind}}</small>|2|028|Sandslash|♂|39||344|Claydol||39|}}
{{trainerentry|VSRuin Maniac.png{{!}}150px|Ruin Maniac|Dusty|1,288<br><small>After entering the [[Hall of Fame]]</small>|5|028|Sandslash|♂|46||697|Tyrantrum|♂|46||699|Aurorus|♂|46||344|Claydol||46||142|Aerodactyl|♂|46|}}
{{trainerfooter|sand|3}}
|}
{| class="expandable" style="margin: auto; background: #{{locationcolor/med|sand}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{locationcolor/light|sand}};"
|- align="center"
! Available Pokémon
|-
|
{{catch/header|sand|no}}
{{catch/entryoras|027|Sandshrew|yes|yes|Sand|20-23|40%|type1=Ground}}
{{catch/entryoras|328|Trapinch|yes|yes|Sand|20, 22|20%|type1=Ground}}
{{catch/entryoras|331|Cacnea|yes|yes|Sand|21, 23|20%|type1=Grass}}
{{catch/entryoras|343|Baltoy|yes|yes|Sand|21, 23|20%|type1=Ground|type2=Psychic}}
{{catch/div|sand|{{color2|000|Horde Encounter}}}}
{{catch/entryoras|027|Sandshrew|yes|yes|Horde Encounter|11|100%|type1=Ground}}
{{catch/footer|sand}}
|}
{| class="expandable" style="margin: auto; background: #{{locationcolor/med|sand}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{locationcolor/light|sand}};"
|- align="center"
! Items
|-
|
{{itlisth|sand}}
{{itemlist|Stardust|
* Northeast of the southern entrance
* In a large sand pit, east of Picnicker Becky (hidden)|OR=yes|AS=yes|display={{DL|Valuable item|Stardust}} ×2}}
|- style="background: #FFFFFF;"
| align="center" | {{bag|Root Fossil}}<br><br>{{bag|Claw Fossil}}
| align="center" | [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root Fossil]]<br>or<br>[[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw Fossil]]
| align="left" | Northeast corner
| align="center" | '''<span style="background: #{{omega ruby color}}">{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|&nbsp;OR&nbsp;}}</span><span style="background: #{{alpha sapphire color}}">{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|&nbsp;AS&nbsp;}}</span>'''
{{itemlist|Revive|On a rock, south of the two Fossils (hidden)|OR=yes|AS=yes|display={{DL|Revive|Revive}}}}
{{itemlist|PP Up|On a dune, south of Camper Drew (hidden)|OR=yes|AS=yes|display={{DL|Vitamin|PP Up}}}}
{{itemlist|Protein|On a rock, southwest of Camper Drew (hidden)|OR=yes|AS=yes|display={{DL|Vitamin|Protein}}}}
{{itemlist|Rare Candy|East-central side, in the northern of two small sand pits (hidden)|OR=yes|AS=yes|display={{DL|Vitamin|Rare Candy}}}}
{{itemlist|Safety Goggles|From the Bug Maniac in the southeast|OR=yes|AS=yes|display={{DL|In-battle effect item|Safety Goggles}}}}
{{itemlist|TM Ground|Southernmost point, south of the Desert Ruins|OR=yes|AS=yes|display={{TM|37|Sandstorm}}}}
{{itlistfoot|sand}}
|}


===Relic Recovery!===
The unending sandstorm seems to have uncovered two treasures from the ancient past in the desert's northeast corner. The [[Root and Claw Fossils]] belong to two species that once lived in the primordial ocean. The researchers at [[Devon Corporation]] back in {{ci|Rustboro}} are able to revive any Fossil they receive into a long-lost Pokémon. The Root Fossil becomes the {{2t|Rock|Grass}} {{p|Lileep}}, while the Claw Fossil turns into the {{2t|Rock|Bug}} {{p|Anorith}}. Removing either one from their resting place causes the other to sink into the sand, so choose carefully!

===Desert Ruins===
The unusual arrangement of stones to the south is known as the [[Desert Ruins]]. It is believed to mark the resting place of a legendary Pokémon. But with the entrance sealed, you won't be able to investigate until later.

==Back to Petalburg City==
Now that you've claimed your fourth Badge and combed the desert for treasure, your next stop is [[Petalburg City]]. The city is far to the southwest, but there are several ways by which to return there.
* Backtrack through [[Mt. Chimney]] and [[Jagged Pass]] to {{to|Lavaridge}}. Speak to May/Brendan outside the Gym to quickly travel with your friend on her/his way back to Petalburg.
* Head northwest around the volcano to [[Fallarbor Town]], then south through [[Meteor Falls]] to return to Rustboro.
* Go south from the desert to [[Mauville City]], then west to [[Verdanturf Town]]. Cut through [[Rusturf Tunnel]] to return to Rustboro.
If you decide not to accompany your friend to the city, be sure to stop by [[Devon Corporation]] on the way to have the researchers there revive your Fossil Pokémon.
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==Petalburg City==
===Petalburg Gym===
[[File:Petalburg Gym RS.png|thumb|Petalburg Gym{{sup/3|RS}}]]

{{sign|RS|header}}
{{sign|RS|title|Petalburg City Pokémon Gym<br>Leader: Norman}}
{{sign|RS|A man in pursuit of power!}}
{{sign|RS|footer}}

The [[Petalburg Gym]], which specializes in {{type|Normal}} Pokémon, is styled as a traditional dojo with multiple rooms. Each room has a single Trainer who uses special items to gain the upper hand in battle. The sign on each door gives a clue to the strategy of the Trainer in the room behind it. The first two rooms beyond the lobby are labeled "Speed" and "Accuracy". The three rooms farther on are named "Zero Reduction", "Defense", and "Recovery". The final two rooms before the Gym Leader are labeled "Strength" and "One-Hit KO". A minimum of three Gym Trainers must be defeated to reach the Gym Leader. {{t|Fighting}} types like {{p|Machop}} and {{p|Makuhita}} will give you the upper hand here.

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! style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | Room
! style="background: #{{normal color light}};" | Opponent
! style="background: #{{normal color light}};" | Item Used
! style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | Notes
|-
! colspan="4" style="background: #{{normal color light}};" | Front rooms
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| Speed Room || Ace Trainer Randall || {{DL|Battle item|X Speed}} || {{status|Paralysis|Paralyze}} his {{p|Delcatty}} to counter its {{stat|Speed}} boost, or just knock it out quickly.
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| Accuracy Room || Ace Trainer Mary || {{DL|Battle item|X Accuracy}} || Her Delcatty's {{m|Sing}} can become problematic, with accuracy rising from 55% to 73%.
|-
! colspan="4" style="background: #{{normal color light}};" | Middle rooms
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| Zero Reduction Room || Ace Trainer Parker || {{DL|Battle item|Guard Spec.}} || Prevents stat reduction. Avoid stat-lowering moves and simply attack.
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| Defense Room || Ace Trainer Lori || {{DL|Battle item|X Defense}} || Use [[Special move|Special]] attacks to ignore her {{p|Linoone}}'s Defense boost.
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| Recovery Room || Ace Trainer George || {{DL|Potion|Super Potion}} || Use super-effective moves to defeat his {{p|Linoone}} before it can be healed.
|-
! colspan="4" style="background: #{{normal color light}};" | Back rooms
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| Strength Room || Ace Trainer Jody || {{DL|Battle item|X Attack}} || Counter with Attack-lowering Abilities, like {{a|Intimidate}}, or moves, like {{m|Growl}} and {{m|Charm}}.
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| One-Hit KO Room || Ace Trainer Berke || {{DL|Battle item|Dire Hit}} || Sharply raises {{p|Zangoose}}'s [[critical hit]] ratio. Knock it out quickly with super-effective moves.
|-
| colspan="4" style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};" |
|}


In the final room, your father has been waiting for you. Now that you have earned four other Badges, he is now ready to accept your challenge. [[Norman]] leads with the first of his two {{p|Slaking}}. Slaking usually leads with {{m|Yawn}}; if you switch out your Pokémon to keep it from falling {{status|Sleep|asleep}}, your next Pokémon will be safe from attack. This is due to Slaking's Ability, {{a|Truant}}, which prevents it from attacking every other turn. However, his {{p|Vigoroth}} has no such problem. When it appears in battle, use {{m|Protect}} or {{m|Detect}} to avoid serious damage from its {{m|Retaliate}} move, which doubles in power if its ally was defeated a turn earlier. His third Pokémon's {{m|Chip Away}} move ignores the target's stat changes, like {{stat|Defense}} boosts from moves like {{m|Bulk Up}} or {{m|Iron Defense}}. While {{t|Ghost}} Pokémon are usually unaffected by Normal-type attacks, and vice-versa, Norman's entire team can use {{m|Feint Attack}} to deal serious damage to such Pokémon.

{| align="center"
|- align="center" valign="top"
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{| align="center" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{normal color light}};"
|- align="center"
! Petalburg Gym<br>[[File:Balance Badge.png|35px|The Balance Badge]]<br><br>
|- 
| 
{| align="center" class="expandable" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{normal color light}};"
|- align="center"
! Trainers
|- 
| 
{{trainerheader|Normal}}
{{catch/div|Normal|Speed Room}}
{{trainerentry|VSAce Trainer M ORAS.png{{!}}150px|Ace Trainer|Randall|1,680|1|301|Delcatty|♀|28|}}
{{catch/div|Normal|Accuracy Room}}
{{trainerentry|VSAce Trainer F ORAS.png{{!}}150px|Ace Trainer|Mary|1,680|1|301|Delcatty|♀|28|}}
{{catch/div|Normal|Zero Reduction Room}}
{{trainerentry|VSAce Trainer M ORAS.png{{!}}150px|Ace Trainer|Parker|1,680|1|264|Linoone|♂|28|}}
{{catch/div|Normal|Defense Room}}
{{trainerentry|VSAce Trainer F ORAS.png{{!}}150px|Ace Trainer|Lori|1,680|1|264|Linoone|♀|28|}}
{{catch/div|Normal|Recovery Room}}
{{trainerentry|VSAce Trainer M ORAS.png{{!}}150px|Ace Trainer|George|1,680|1|264|Linoone|♂|28|}}
{{catch/div|Normal|Strength Room}}
{{trainerentry|VSAce Trainer F ORAS.png{{!}}150px|Ace Trainer|Jody|1,680|1|335|Zangoose|♀|28|}}
{{catch/div|Normal|One-Hit KO Room}}
{{trainerentry|VSAce Trainer M ORAS.png{{!}}150px|Ace Trainer|Berke|1,680|1|335|Zangoose|♂|28|}}
{{trainerfooter|Normal|I}}
|}



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{{Party/Single
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|sprite=VSNorman.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}3,600
|class=Leader|classlink=Gym Leader|name={{color2|000|Norman}}
|game=ORAS|location=Petalburg Gym
|pokemon=3}}

|{{Pokémon/6|game=Ruby
|ndex=289|pokemon=Slaking
|type1=Normal
|level=28|gender=male
|ability=Truant
|move1=Retaliate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Yawn|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
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|type1=Normal
|level=28|gender=male
|ability=Vital Spirit
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|ndex=289|pokemon=Slaking
|type1=Normal
|level=30|gender=male
|ability=Truant
|move1=Retaliate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
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Afterwards, your father awards you the {{badge|Balance}}, which ensures the obedience of all Pokémon up to level 60 and enables the use of {{m|Surf}} in the field. He also hands you {{TM|67|Retaliate}} as a gift. Norman then leads you outside, where the two of you run into [[Wally]] and his father as they are visiting the city. After a short discussion about Wally and his improving health, his father gives you {{HM|03|Surf}} as thanks for helping the young Trainer. In battle, {{m|Surf}} is a strong {{type|Water}} attack; in the field, it allows you to cross bodies of water. Norman says that you should now be able to handle the stronger opponents on [[Hoenn]]'s east coast, beyond {{rt|118|Hoenn}}. The two Trainers set off for [[Mauville City]] to prepare, and the two fathers have another short discussion.

==Route 118==
[[File:Hoenn Route 118 ORAS.png|thumb|350px|Route 118]]

The seaside {{rt|118|Hoenn}} links the west and east sides of the region together. Several new species of Pokémon can be found here, including {{t|Electric}} types that will be of great value in the upcoming Gym.

{| class="expandable" style="margin: auto; background: #{{locationcolor/med|land}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{locationcolor/light|land}};"
|- align="center"
! Trainers
|-
|
{{trainerheader|land}}
{{catch/div|land|West side}}
{{trainerentry|VSAroma Lady.png{{!}}150px|Aroma Lady|Rose|512|2|043|Oddish|♀|16||315|Roselia|♀|16||38=Nav}}
{{trainerdiv}}
{{trainerentry|VSFisherman ORAS.png{{!}}150px|Fisherman|Wade|544|1|318|Carvanha|♂|17|}}
{{trainerdiv}}
{{trainerentry|VSGuitarist.png{{!}}150px|Guitarist|Dalton|448|2|081|Magnemite||16||293|Whismur|♂|16||38=Nav}}
{{catch/div|land|East side}}
{{trainerentry|VSFisherman ORAS.png{{!}}150px|Fisherman|Barny|832|2|318|Carvanha|♂|26||130|Gyarados|♂|26|}}
{{trainerdiv|land}}
{{trainerentry|VSBird Keeper.png{{!}}150px|Bird Keeper|Perry|1,160|1|279|Pelipper|♂|29|}}
{{trainerdiv|land}}
{{trainerentry|VSBird Keeper.png{{!}}150px|Bird Keeper|Chester|1,120|2|333|Swablu|♂|26||277|Swellow|♂|28|}}
{{trainerdiv|land}}
{{trainerentry|VSDelinquent.png{{!}}150px|Delinquent|Miley|896|2|331|Cacnea|♀|26||262|Mightyena|♀|28|}}
{{catch/div|land|Rematch}}
{{trainerentry|VSAroma Lady.png{{!}}150px|Aroma Lady|Rose|800<br><small>After acquiring the {{badge|Heat}}</small>|2|044|Gloom|♀|25||315|Roselia|♀|25|}}
{{trainerentry|VSAroma Lady.png{{!}}150px|Aroma Lady|Rose|1,024<br><small>After acquiring the {{badge|Feather}}</small>|2|044|Gloom|♀|32||315|Roselia|♀|32|}}
{{trainerentry|VSAroma Lady.png{{!}}150px|Aroma Lady|Rose|1,344<br><small>After acquiring the {{badge|Rain}}</small>|3|191|Sunkern|♀|42||315|Roselia|♀|42||182|Bellossom|♀|42|}}
{{trainerentry|VSAroma Lady.png{{!}}150px|Aroma Lady|Rose|1,536<br><small>After entering the [[Hall of Fame]]</small>|3|182|Bellossom|♀|48||192|Sunflora|♀|48||407|Roserade|♀|48|}}
{{trainerdiv|land}}
{{trainerentry|VSGuitarist.png{{!}}150px|Guitarist|Dalton|700<br><small>After acquiring the {{badge|Heat}}</small>|2|081|Magnemite||25||294|Loudred|♂|25|}}
{{trainerentry|VSGuitarist.png{{!}}150px|Guitarist|Dalton|896<br><small>After acquiring the {{badge|Feather}}</small>|2|082|Magneton||32||294|Loudred|♂|32|}}
{{trainerentry|VSGuitarist.png{{!}}150px|Guitarist|Dalton|1,204<br><small>After acquiring the {{badge|Rain}}</small>|2|082|Magneton||43||295|Exploud|♂|43|}}
{{trainerentry|VSGuitarist.png{{!}}150px|Guitarist|Dalton|1,344<br><small>After entering the [[Hall of Fame]]</small>|3|441|Chatot|♂|48||295|Exploud|♂|48||462|Magnezone||48|}}
{{trainerfooter|land|3}}
|}
{| 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/entryoras|264|Linoone|yes|yes|Grass|21-24|40%|type1=Normal}}
{{Catch/entryoras|309|Electrike|yes|yes|Grass|21-24|40%|type1=Electric}}
{{Catch/entryoras|278|Wingull|yes|yes|Grass|22, 24|15%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entryoras|352|Kecleon|yes|yes|Grass|24|5%|type1=Normal}}
{{Catch/div|land|Long grass}}
{{Catch/entryoras|264|Linoone|yes|yes|Tall grass|21-23|40%|type1=Normal}}
{{Catch/entryoras|309|Electrike|yes|yes|Tall grass|21, 22, 24|40%|type1=Electric}}
{{Catch/entryoras|279|Pelipper|yes|yes|Tall grass|22, 24|15%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entryoras|352|Kecleon|yes|yes|Tall grass|24|5%|type1=Normal}}
{{Catch/div|land|{{color2|000|Horde Encounter}}}}
{{Catch/entryoras|309|Electrike|yes|yes|Grass|12|60%|type1=Electric}}
{{Catch/entryoras|278|Wingull|yes|yes|Grass|12|35%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entryoras|352|Kecleon|yes|yes|Grass|12|5%|type1=Normal}}
{{Catch/entryoras|309|Electrike|yes|yes|Tall grass|12|60%|type1=Electric}}
{{Catch/entryoras|278|Wingull|yes|yes|Tall grass|12|35%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entryoras|352|Kecleon|yes|yes|Tall grass|12|5%|type1=Normal}}
{{Catch/div|water|Surfing}}
{{Catch/entryoras|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|Surf|20, 25|65%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entryoras|278|Wingull|yes|yes|Surf|20|30%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entryoras|279|Pelipper|yes|yes|Surf|25, 30|5%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/div|water|Fishing}}
{{Catch/entryoras|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|Fish Old|10, 15|65%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entryoras|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|Fish Old|5|35%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entryoras|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|Fish Good|25|60%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entryoras|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|Fish Good|25|35%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entryoras|318|Carvanha|yes|yes|Fish Good|25|5%|type1=Water|type2=Dark}}
{{Catch/footer|land}}
|}
{| class="expandable" style="margin: auto; background: #{{locationcolor/med|land}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{locationcolor/light|land}};"
|- align="center"
! Items
|-
|
{{itlisth|land}}
{{catch/div|land|West side}}
{{itemlist|Heart Scale|On the beach, on a rock near Fisherman Wade (hidden)|OR=yes|AS=yes|display={{DL|Exchangeable item|Heart Scale}}}}
{{itemlist|Stardust|North end of the beach|OR=yes|AS=yes|display={{DL|Valuable item|Stardust}}}}
{{itemlist|Leaf Stone|Occasionally received from Aroma Lady Rose after defeating her in a rematch|OR=yes|AS=yes}}
{{catch/div|land|East side}}
{{itemlist|Good Rod VI|From the Fisherman on the north end of the beach|OR=yes|AS=yes|display={{key|VI|Good Rod}}}}
{{itemlist|Iron|On the beach, on a rock to the northwest of Fisherman Barny (hidden)|OR=yes|AS=yes|display={{DL|Vitamin|Iron}}}}
{{itemlist|Sitrus Berry|From the soft soil patch, west of the exit to Route 119|OR=yes|AS=yes|display=[[Sitrus Berry]] ×6}}
{{itemlist|Hyper Potion|East of Bird Keeper Perry|OR=yes|AS=yes|display={{DL|Potion|Hyper Potion}}}}
{{itlistfoot|land}}
|}


===Surf's Up!===
When you're ready to cross the river, approach the beach and use {{m|Surf}}. Hop on your seafaring Pokémon's back to glide across the water. While Surfing, it is impossible to use the field moves {{m|Cut}}, {{m|Strength}}, or {{m|Rock Smash}}; however, {{m|Fly|several}} {{m|Waterfall|other}} {{m|Dive|moves}} are allowed. The {{key|VI|Dowsing Machine}} can't be used while crossing the waves, but you can use an [[Escape Rope]] or a fishing rod while doing so. Most Pokémon will let you travel twice as fast as on foot, the same speed as the {{key|VI|Acro Bike}}. Set sail with a {{p|Sharpedo}} and you will be able to move at triple the speed, on par with that of the {{key|VI|Mach Bike}}; however, the high speed makes it too difficult to use a fishing rod.

===Get Good with a Good Rod===
The Fisherman on the river's eastern bank believes that Good Rods are really good. Agree with his statement to receive your very own {{key|VI|Good Rod}}, a mid-level fishing rod that can catch even more kinds of Pokémon than the {{key|VI|Old Rod}}.

===Gabby and Ty===
After being interviewed by [[Gabby and Ty]] on the south side of {{rt|111|Hoenn}}, the intrepid news team can be found searching for their next story on the eastern bank of {{rt|118|Hoenn}}'s river. Accept their challenge to another [[Double Battle]] and be sure to give them a great interview when the dust settles!

===Meet up with Steven===
As you leave the beach, you are noticed by [[Steven]]. He hasn't seen you since your first meeting in [[Granite Cave]], and is pleased to see how much you have grown as a Trainer. He wonders if you will raise Pokémon of all types, or only your favorite one. He turns to leave, but the two of you suddenly a Pokémon cry out. As the two of you scan the horizon for the source, you see the legendary Pokémon {{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|AS}} headed your way! There seems to be trouble brewing, and Steven asks that you come along to help. The two Trainers climb onto the Pokémon's back and soar off to the south.

==Southern Island==
[[File:Southern Island ORAS.png|thumb|Southern Island, exterior]]

[[Southern Island]] is a tiny, remote island in the southern ocean. Widely considered a mirage, the island is surrounded by a mysterious veil that makes approach impossible for mere humans. This same anomaly also prevents anyone from {{m|Fly}}ing or {{m|Teleport}}ing from the island.

{| class="expandable" style="margin: auto; background: #{{locationcolor/med|forest}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{locationcolor/light|forest}};"
|- align="center"
! Available Pokémon
|-
|
{{catch/header|forest|no}}
{{catch/div|forest|Special}}
{{catch/entryoras|380|Latias|no|yes|Gift|30|One|One|type1=Dragon|type2=Psychic}}
{{catch/entryoras|381|Latios|yes|no|Gift|30|One|One|type1=Dragon|type2=Psychic}}
{{Catch/footer|forest}}
|}
{| class="expandable" style="margin: auto; background: #{{locationcolor/med|forest}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{locationcolor/light|forest}};"
|- align="center"
! Items
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{{itlisth|forest}}
{{itemlist|Mega Bracelet|From Steven, after defeating [[Team Magma]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Team Aqua]]{{sup/6|AS}}|OR=yes|AS=yes|display=[[Key Stone|Mega Bracelet]]}}
{{itemlist|Latiosite|Held by Latios|OR=yes|display={{DL|Mega Stone|Latiosite}}}}
{{itemlist|Latiasite|Held by Latias|AS=yes|display={{DL|Mega Stone|Latiasite}}}}
{{itlistfoot|forest}}
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===Exterior===
Steven gets an odd feeling about the place immediately upon arrival, like he's walking through an illusion. He recounts an old tale about the two Pokémon that live on the island, which are believed to guard some secret about [[Mega Evolution]]. He wonders if something dangerous could be here because of that. As you approach the forest up ahead, a strange voice calls out to you with a telepathic message: ''(Those whose memories fade seek to carve them in their hearts…)''.

===Interior===
Continue on to find the other Pokémon, {{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|AS}}, in hiding. A short time later, [[Team Magma]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Team Aqua]]{{sup/6|AS}} arrives. They're aiming to catch rare Pokémon and steal [[Mega Stone]]s, and they can't be allowed to succeed! Join forces with [[Steven]] and his {{p|Metang}} as you take them on in a [[Multi Battle]].

====VS Team Magma====
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{{Party/Tag
|color={{ruby color light}}|bordercolor={{ruby color}}|headcolor={{ground color}}
|color1={{ruby color light}}|bordercolor1={{ruby color}}|headcolor1={{ground color}}
|color2={{ruby color light}}|bordercolor2={{ruby color}}|headcolor2={{ground color}}
|class=Magma Admin|name={{color2|000|Magma Admin Courtney|Courtney}}
|sprite=VSCourtney.png|size=150px
|class2=Team Magma|class2link=Team Magma Grunt (Trainer class)|name2={{tccolor|Team Magma Grunt|000|Grunt}}
|sprite2=VSTeam Magma Grunt M.png|size2=150px
|game={{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}|location=Southern Island
|prize={{pdollar}}4,260
|pokemon1=1
|pokemon2=1}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/6|game=ORAS
|ndex=323|pokemon=Camerupt
|type1=Fire|type2=Ground
|level=31|gender=female
|ability=Solid Rock
|move1=Lava Plume|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Earth Power|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special
|move3=Curse|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{ruby color light}}}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/6|game=ORAS
|ndex=109|pokemon=Koffing
|type1=Poison
|level=29|gender=male
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Sludge|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Self-Destruct|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Haze|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Status
|move4=Gyro Ball|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
|}


====VS Team Aqua====
{| align="center"
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{{Party/Tag
|color={{sapphire color light}}|bordercolor={{sapphire color}}|headcolor={{water color}}
|color1={{sapphire color light}}|bordercolor1={{sapphire color}}|headcolor1={{water color}}
|color2={{sapphire color light}}|bordercolor2={{sapphire color}}|headcolor2={{water color}}
|class=Aqua Admin|name={{color2|000|Aqua Admin Matt|Matt}}
|sprite=VSMatt.png|size=150px
|class2=Team Aqua|class2link=Team Aqua Grunt (Trainer class)|name2={{tccolor|Team Aqua Grunt|000|Grunt}}
|sprite2=VSTeam Aqua Grunt F.png|size2=150px
|game={{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire}}|location=Southern Island
|prize={{pdollar}}4,260
|pokemon1=1
|pokemon2=1}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/6|game=ORAS
|ndex=319|pokemon=Sharpedo
|type1=Water|type2=Dark
|level=31|gender=male
|ability=Rough Skin
|move1=Swagger|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Scary Face|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ice Fang|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Slash|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{sapphire color light}}}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/6|game=ORAS
|ndex=088|pokemon=Grimer
|type1=Poison
|level=29|gender=female
|ability=Stench
|move1=Mud Bomb|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special
|move2=Minimize|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Fling|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
|}


====Mega Evolution====
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{| style="background: #{{omega ruby color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{omega ruby color dark}};"
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{{pokémon/6|game=Omega Ruby
|ndex=381|pokemon=Latios
|type1=Dragon|type2=Psychic
|level=30
|ability=Levitate
|held=Latiosite
|move1=Psycho Shift|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Dragon Breath|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Luster Purge|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Heal Pulse|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status
}}
|}
|
{| style="background: #{{alpha sapphire color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{alpha sapphire color dark}};"
|
{{pokémon/6|game=Alpha Sapphire
|ndex=380|pokemon=Latias
|type1=Dragon|type2=Psychic
|level=30
|ability=Levitate
|held=Latiasite
|move1=Psycho Shift|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Dragon Breath|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Mist Ball|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Heal Pulse|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status
}}
|}
|}

Shocked by their loss, the villainous pair has no choice but to flee the island, after which Steven restores your team to full health. Latios{{sup/6|OR}}/Latias{{sup/6|AS}} has been saved, and the grateful Pokémon repays you by joining you in your travels! You may need to send a party Pokémon to the PC to make room for the {{2t|Dragon|Psychic}} type. The legendary Pokémon even brings its [[Mega Stone]], the {{DL|Mega Stone|Latiosite}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{DL|Mega Stone|Latiasite}}{{sup/6|AS}}, along with it! Steven gives you the [[Mega Bracelet]], which you immediately equip. The [[Key Stone]] embedded in it will allow you to temporarily [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] certain Pokémon during battle, given that they hold the appropriate Mega Stone. The process may change a Pokémon's stats, Ability, or even type, making them much more formidable for the rest of the battle. Now that you've chased off Team Magma{{sup/6|OR}}/Team Aqua{{sup/6|AS}}, you and Steven catch a ride back to {{rt|118|Hoenn}}, where he leaves you to continue your journey. 

Also if you have an [[Eon Ticket]] which you can generally get from [[StreetPass]], you can make a [[Appendix:Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire walkthrough/Eon Ticket walkthrough|return trip]] to catch the other Eon Pokémon.



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|prevname=Route 112 (south), Mt. Chimney, Jagged Pass, Lavaridge Town
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|nextname=Route 119, Weather Institute, Fortree City, Fortree Gym
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