Appendix:Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire walkthrough/Section 17

This is the Bulbapedia walkthrough for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
These pages follow the remade Nintendo 3DS iteration, not Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. The guide for those games can be found here.

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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 Triathlete Denzel Reward: $1,560 Azumarill♂ Lv.39 No item Swimmer ♂ Barry Reward: $624 Gyarados♂ Lv.39 No item Swimmer ♀ Brenda Reward: $624 Ludicolo♀ Lv.39 No item Ace Trainer Leopold Reward: $2,340 Vibrava♂ Lv.39 No item Rhydon♂ Lv.39 No item Ace Trainer Harriet Reward: $2,460 Crobat♀ Lv.41 No item Swimmer ♂ Dean Reward: $592 Wailmer♂ Lv.35 No item Staryu Lv.36 No item Golduck♂ Lv.37 No item Requires Dive Swimmer ♀ Nikki Reward: $608 Luvdisc♀ Lv.36 No item Tentacruel♀ Lv.38 No item Scuba Diver Yutaka Reward: $1,560 Pelipper♂ Lv.39 No item Lanturn♂ Lv.39 No item Scuba Diver Tristan Reward: $1,640 Wailord♂ Lv.41 No item Free Diver Jillian Reward: $1,640 Azumarill♀ Lv.41 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 OR AS Surfing 25 50% Pelipper OR AS Surfing 25, 30, 35 35% Tentacruel OR AS Surfing 30 15% Fishing Magikarp OR AS Fishing Old Rod 10, 15 65% Tentacool OR AS Fishing Old Rod 5 35% Magikarp OR AS Fishing Good Rod 25 60% Tentacool OR AS Fishing Good Rod 25 35% Wailmer OR AS Fishing Good Rod 25 5% Wailmer OR AS Fishing Super Rod 30, 35, 40 100% 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 Chinchou OR AS Seaweed 25 50% Clamperl OR AS Seaweed 30 30% Lanturn OR AS Seaweed 30 15% Relicanth OR AS 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 island, accessed via the north side of the Sootopolis trench (requires Dive)  OR  AS  Underwater Heart Scale Northern area, bare patch in the seaweed (hidden)  OR  AS  Ultra Ball Northern area, southeast of the northwest Dive spot that leads to the northwest island (hidden)  OR  AS  Mind Plate Main area, near a group of Luvdisc in a dead-end to the north then west of the crater (hidden)  OR  AS  Big Pearl Main area; Bare spot in the seaweed patch north-northwest of the crater, west of Scuba Diver Tristan (hidden)  OR  AS  Blue Shard Main area, north of the western Dive spot that leads to Swimmer ♀ Nikki (hidden)  OR  AS  Pearl Main area; Bare spot in the seaweed patch on the crater's southwest side, south of Scuba Diver Yutaka (hidden)  OR  AS  Stardust Main area, bare spot in the seaweed just west of the Sootopolis entrance (hidden)  OR  AS  Iron Main area, bare spot in the seaweed just east of the Sootopolis entrance (hidden)  OR  AS  Yellow Shard Main area, bare spot in the seaweed patch east-southeast of the crater (hidden)  OR  AS

Secret Islet

Secret Islet is a small island with a single tree on the southwest edge of Route 126. It can only be reached by Diving southwest of the main trench and surfacing on its sandy shore. The island is one of three locations that serious Secret Base enthusiasts seek out, as a base's layout tends to be better the farther away it is from civilization. There are no Trainers, wild Pokémon, or items here.

Sootopolis City

Sootopolis City

Sootopolis City rises from the crater of a great meteoroid crash 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 achieving Primal Reversion and obtaining the vast power that's sure to come with it!

Available Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Surfing Magikarp OR AS Surfing 25, 30, 35 100% Fishing Magikarp OR AS Fishing Old Rod 5, 10, 15 100% Magikarp OR AS Fishing Good Rod 25 100% Magikarp OR AS Fishing Super Rod 30, 35 95% Gyarados OR AS Fishing Super Rod 40 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 Protein Behind the house to the southeast of the Pokémon Center (hidden)  OR  AS  Super Potion North of Kiri on the southwest shore (hidden)  OR  AS  TM83 (Infestation) From a Collector in the Poké Mart after answering his question with "Lisia"  OR  AS  Magma Suit From Maxie before entering the Cave of Origin  OR  Aqua Suit From Archie before entering the Cave of Origin  AS  After clearing the Cave of Origin Red Orb VI Red Orb VI From Maxie, after capturing or defeating Groudon  OR  Blue Orb VI Blue Orb VI From Archie, after capturing or defeating Kyogre  AS  Eon Flute From Steven outside the Cave of Origin  OR  AS  Sablenite East of the upper island with the large tree  OR  AS  TM31 (Brick Break) From the Black Belt in the northwest house  OR  AS  Wailmer Doll From the girl in the house east of the Pokémon Center  OR  AS  Max Elixir ×2 House northeast of the Pokémon Center; From the Fisherman if shown a Barboach with an Affection level of at least four (×1) From the Hiker if shown a Shroomish with an Affection level of at least four (×1)  OR  AS  After defeating the Sootopolis Gym HM07 (Waterfall) From Wallace upon his defeat  OR  AS

Rest Up

The recent shift in weather has frightened all of the city's residents, and they've all taken shelter inside their homes. Their doors are locked tight, so you can't visit with most of the locals right now. The Sootopolis Gym, on an island near the crater entrance, is also closed, so instead Surf eastward to reach the Pokémon Center and rest up for the trial ahead.

Catch Up with Steven

Surf westward past the Gym to a grassy shore. Climb the north stairway and continue north until you run into Steven talking with another man. The man introduces himself as Wallace, Sootopolis Gym Leader and protector of the Cave of Origin. Seeing your Blue Orb^OR/Red Orb^AS, he asks that you follow him. He leads you and Steven to the cave entrance, where you find Maxie, Archie, and Tabitha^OR/Shelly^AS. They've been waiting for you, and Tabitha^OR/Shelly^AS gives you the Magma Suit^OR/Aqua Suit^AS, a suit made by the villainous team to protect the wearer from the elements. Wallace assures the group that the Orb you hold will protect you and your Pokémon, and that together with the suit you just received, it will finally become possible to stand up to the forces of nature. Even May/Brendan shows up to wish you luck!

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 Golbat OR AS Cave 33-36 69% Mawile OR AS Cave 33-36 31% Sableye OR AS Cave 33-36 31% Horde Encounter Zubat OR AS Horde Encounter 18 100% Special Pokémon Groudon Primal Groudon OR AS Only one 45 One Kyogre Primal Kyogre OR AS Only one 45 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 X Attack 1F, northeast of the south exit (hidden)  OR  AS  Revive B1F, near the north stairway (hidden)  OR  AS

Entrance

There's not a moment to lose! Sprint down the torch-lit entry hall to reach the cave's first floor.

1F

Dowse to find a hidden X Attack near the entrance, then head in a clockwise direction to reach the stairs in the northeast.

B1F

Inspect the nearby area to find a Revive, then continue on to the stairs in the southwest.

B2F

Great quakes rock the cave as you descend to its lower floors, and a thick mist begins to swirl around you. Race northward to find the next set of stairs.

B3F

Terrible roars echo from below as you near the cave's lowest floor. Hurry southward to reach the final set of stairs.

B4F

When you reach the edge of the lava^OR/water^AS, you pull on the protective suit and attach the Blue Orb^OR/Red Orb^AS to it. The super-ancient Pokémon then appears with a cry, and you receive a radio message from Maxie^OR/Archie^AS instructing you to hop on its back and ride it to the cave's deepest level. The sound cuts out, but your course is clear. The suit you wear, combined with the power of the Orb you hold, protect you from harm as you ride the ancient creature along a river of lava^OR/an underwater current^AS to the cave's deepest chamber.

Final Chamber

In the final chamber, you pull off your protective suit as Groudon^OR/Kyogre^AS takes its place under a large stalactite. The super-ancient Pokémon begins drawing vast power from the mysterious crystal hanging above in order to undergo Primal Reversion, leaving you to watch in awe.

VS Groudon^OR

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Primal Groudon using Precipice Blades

Primal Groudon's Desolate Land Ability summons extremely harsh sunlight for as long as it remains in battle. This strengthens all Fire moves and evaporates all Water moves. Unlike other weather-affecting tactics, Desolate Land can't be overridden by most other Abilities or moves. In addition to its new Ability, Primal Groudon also receives a new move—Precipice Blades, a Ground-type physical attack. Summoning vast power, Primal Groudon's Attack, Defense, and Special Attack have all increased, making it an incredibly formidable opponent. Its type has changed as well, from Ground to Ground/Fire; this combined with its Ability leaves it vulnerable only to Ground moves. Bring it down before all of Hoenn goes up in flames!

Types: Ground Fire Ability: Desolate Land Held item: None Groudon Lv.45 Lava Plume Fire Special   --       Rest Psychic Status   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Precipice Blades Ground Physical   --

VS Kyogre^AS

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Primal Kyogre using Origin Pulse

Primal Kyogre's Primordial Sea Ability summons heavy rain for as long as it remains in battle. This strengthens all Water moves and douses all Fire moves. Unlike other weather-affecting tactics, Primordial Sea can't be overridden by most other Abilities or moves. In addition to its new Ability, Primal Kyogre also receives a new move—Origin Pulse, a Water-type special attack. Summoning vast power, Primal Kyogre's Attack, Special Attack, and Special Defense have all increased, making it an incredibly formidable opponent. Its type remains the same, leaving it vulnerable to Grass and Electric moves. Bring it down before all of Hoenn falls beneath the waves!

Type: Water Unknown Ability: Primordial Sea Held item: None Kyogre Lv.45 Body Slam Normal Physical   --       Aqua Ring Water Status   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Origin Pulse Water Special   --

Aftermath

With the super-ancient Pokémon's rampage put to an end, the remaining energy released within the Cave of Origin spills out as a beam of green light rising into the atmosphere. The skies quickly clear and the climate returns to normal as you emerge from the cave. Amazed by your success, Maxie^OR/Archie^AS can't help but wish that he'd never bothered the slumbering Pokémon. Seeing how well you handle the Blue Orb^OR/Red Orb^AS, he gives you the other to keep as well. If you managed to catch it, giving the super-ancient Pokémon the same-colored Orb to hold allows it to unleash its Primal Reversion during battle!

Team Magma and Team Aqua depart, leaving you, Steven, and May/Brendan to catch up. Proud of all you've accomplished, Steven gives you a great gift: the Eon Flute. With this, you can summon Latios^OR/Latias^AS and Soar through Hoenn's skies. Steven suggests doing just that, as the region has now been enriched by the great energy released from the Cave of Origin. May/Brendan can't believe how far you've come, and is happy to have shared so many adventures with you.

Soaring in the Sky

With the Eon Flute, you and Latios^OR/Latias^AS can Soar the skies high above Hoenn. Soar is a variation of Flying that only these two Pokémon can use. In this way, you can visit all the same locations as with Fly, but that's not all. As you Soar freely over the region, you may stumble across new locations inaccessible by other means, and find more Pokémon you couldn't find before! As Soar functions similarly to Fly, you no longer need to keep a Pokémon that knows Fly in your party. It's even possible to Soar when the Eon Pokémon is in the PC. The top screen shows the action as you Soar the skies, while the Touch Screen shows a map of Hoenn with a yellow arrow marking your current location. As you pass over locations, their names will appear on-screen.

When Soaring, you may find flocks of Flying Pokémon; make contact to be drawn into battle! In addition, each day a new Mirage spot will appear somewhere in Hoenn. These locations always appear as sparkling red beacons. There, you may find valuable items and unusual Pokémon, even Legendary Pokémon when certain conditions are fulfilled.

Hoenn, Enriched

The great energy released by Groudon/Kyogre's Primal Reversion has blanketed the region, transforming the land into a rich, fertile habitat for Pokémon. This event marks the appearance of new Pokémon all over Hoenn. These Pokémon can be found hiding in the field, so use the DexNav's Detector Mode to find them. In addition, several new Mega Stones have appeared across the region.

Mega Stone Location Mewtwonite X Littleroot Town Scizorite Petalburg Woods Charizardite X Fiery Path Tyranitarite Jagged Pass Houndoominite Lavaridge Town Aerodactylite Meteor Falls

Mega Stone Location Venusaurite Route 119 Abomasite Route 123 (Berry fields) Ampharosite New Mauville Kangaskhanite Pacifidlog Town Charizardite Y Scorched Slab Mewtwonite Y Pokémon League

A Stone Seller will also appear on Route 114, southeast of the Route 114 sign who will sell you five items. Two of these items are important as they are the remaining Mega Stones for the other two Hoenn Starter Pokémon that you did not receive from Professor Birch earlier that are sold at $1,500 each (sold as Withered Tree, Fading Fire, or Ebbing Tide).

Sootopolis Gym

Sootopolis City Pokémon Gym
Leader: Wallace
Artist, and lover of water

The Sootopolis Gym Specializes in Water-type Pokémon. Grass- and Electric-type moves are best here, while Fire, Ground, and Rock Pokémon may struggle. The Gym features three platforms where each icy tile must be traversed once in order to reveal the next stairway. Walking over an ice tile once cracks it; passing by a second time shatters it, leaving you to fall to the Gym's watery underbelly where plenty of Trainers await.

The first puzzle is a 5×5 grid of ice. Starting on the south-central tile, move →2, ↑4, ←1, ↓3, ←1, ↑2, ←1, ↓3, ←1, ↑4, and →2. This reveals the first stairway.

The second puzzle is a 7×7 grid, with a 3×3 platform that can be freely traversed. From the south-central tile, move →3, ↑6, ←1, ↓5, ←3, ↓1, ←2, ↑1, →1, ↑1, ←1, ↑4, →2, ↓1, ←1, ↓2, →2 onto the platform, ↑2, →1, ↑1, and ←1. This reveals the second stairway.

The final puzzle is a 7×15 grid, with a trio of 3×3 platforms. Starting on the south-central tile, move ←7, ↑6, →6, ↓1, ←5, ↓4, →4, ↑3, →1 onto the middle platform, ↓3, →2, ↓1, →1, ↑4, ←2 onto the middle platform, ↑1, →6, ↓4, ←3, ↓1, →4, ↑6, and ←7. This reveals the stairway to the Gym Leader.

Wallace leads with his Luvdisc; not much of a threat, but it may still confuse its target with Sweet Kiss, and further hinder male targets with Attract. As a Water/Ground Pokémon, his Whiscash is only vulnerable to Grass moves; its Mud Sport weakens Electric moves for a few turns, while Earthquake packs a punch. Sealeo's Water/Ice typing gives it additional weaknesses to Fighting and Rock moves; Waterfall and Body Slam deal damage while Encore forces the target to repeat its previous move. His Seaking is little threat unless its target is Level 44 or less, when Horn Drill may score a one-hit knockout. Finally, his Milotic can deal heavy damage with Hydro Pump, and use Ice Beam to deal with Grass types; use powerful moves to defeat it quickly, before it can regain health with Recover.

Sootopolis Gym Trainers Trainer Pokémon 1F Poké Fan Marissa Reward: $2,752 Azumarill♀ Lv.43 No item Lass Crissy Reward: $656 Luvdisc♀ Lv.39 No item Seadra♀ Lv.41 No item B1F Beauty Olivia Reward: $2,408 Starmie Lv.43 No item Lady Brianna Reward: $4,920 Clamperl♀ Lv.41 No item Corsola♀ Lv.41 No item Beauty Connie Reward: $2,408 Huntail♀ Lv.43 No item Beauty Bridget Reward: $2,408 Gorebyss♀ Lv.43 No item Beauty Tiffany Reward: $2,296 Golduck♀ Lv.41 No item Wailord♀ Lv.41 No item Lass Andrea Reward: $672 Ludicolo♀ Lv.42 No item Leader Wallace Sootopolis Gym Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Reward: $5,520 Type: Water Unknown Ability: Swift Swim Held item: None Luvdisc♀ Lv.44 Draining Kiss Fairy Special   --       Attract Normal Status   --       Sweet Kiss Fairy Status   --       Water Pulse Water Special   --       Types: Water Ground Ability: Oblivious Held item: None Whiscash♂ Lv.44 Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Waterfall Water Physical   --       Mud Sport Ground Status   --       Types: Ice Water Ability: Thick Fat Held item: None Sealeo♂ Lv.44 Encore Normal Status   --       Waterfall Water Physical   --       Aurora Beam Ice Special   --       Body Slam Normal Physical   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Swift Swim Held item: None Seaking♀ Lv.44 Waterfall Water Physical   --       Rain Dance Water Status   --       Aqua Ring Water Status   --       Horn Drill Normal Physical   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Marvel Scale Held item: None Milotic♀ Lv.46 Hydro Pump Water Special   --       Recover Normal Status   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Disarming Voice Fairy Special   --

Defeated, Wallace awards you the Rain Badge, which ensures obedience from all Pokémon. He also gives you HM05 (Waterfall) as a prize. With all eight Badges, your next destination is the Pokémon League in Ever Grande City to the southeast. But first, consider exploring Hoenn's remaining areas, including Route 129 and beyond. In addition, Wallace suggests visiting Birch back in Littleroot, as he's heard a rumor that the professor has created a more powerful Pokédex.

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