Appendix:Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire walkthrough/Section 9

Mauville City

Rydel's Cycles

Whether you returned to Mauville with May/Brendan or took the long way through Route 115 and Rusturf Tunnel, it is a good idea to visit Rydel's Cycles to swap your Mach Bike for the Acro Bike. The upcoming terrain is harsh, and while the Mach Bike can reach some areas, the Acro Bike allows you to fully explore the rough landscape without making multiple visits.

Route 112 (south)

Team Magma^OR/Team Aqua^AS has taken Professor Cozmo's Meteorite to Mt. Chimney, and the only way to follow is by Cable Car. When you arrive, you find that the guards are no longer guarding the building. Collect the Guard Spec. to the east, then enter the station and take the Cable Car up to the summit.

Mt. Chimney

Mt. Chimney

Located in the heart of Hoenn, Mt. Chimney is a monstrous volcano that seethes with incredible power. Although their intentions are not yet clear, Team Magma^OR/Team Aqua^AS is determined to use Professor Cozmo's Meteorite here in the next stage of their campaign.

Trainers
Trainer Pokémon Team Magma Grunt OR Reward: $880 Poochyena♂ Lv.22 No item Koffing♂ Lv.22 No item Team Aqua Grunt AS Reward: $880 Poochyena♂ Lv.22 No item Grimer♂ Lv.22 No item

Items
Item Location Games Zinc Dead-end path behind the Cable Car station (hidden)  OR  AS  TM59 (Incinerate) Dead-end path in the northwest, underneath the glass bridge  OR  AS  After defeating Maxie/Archie Meteorite From MaxieOR/ArchieAS upon his defeat  OR  AS  Protein East side of the crater (hidden)  OR  AS

Steer Clear of the Grunts

Normally, visitors to the mountaintop would be able to head south through Jagged Pass to reach Lavaridge Town. But Team Magma and Team Aqua are locked in battle all over the summit, including the entrance to the mountain pass. Let their Pokémon fight it out while you climb up north to the crater.

West of the stairway, you find Aqua Leader Archie^OR/Magma Leader Maxie^AS in a skirmish against a group of opposing Grunts. You're only here for Cozmo's Meteorite, though, so slip past the battle and work your way to the northwest.

Spotted!

There is a single Grunt ahead standing guard, and you are quickly drawn into battle. But you're more than a match for one lowly Grunt, so finish him off quickly and continue northward.

Detour for a TM

Farther ahead is a glass bridge that extends over the mouth of the volcano. Ignore it for a moment and follow the narrow stairway instead. Loop around under the bridge to find TM59 (Incinerate).

Challenge Accepted!

Make your way to the glass bridge and you'll be stopped by Tabitha^OR/Shelly^AS, who isn't about to let you pass by so easily!

VS Tabitha

Magma Admin Tabitha Mt. Chimney Omega Ruby Reward: $2,400 Type: Poison Unknown Ability: Levitate Held item: None Koffing♂ Lv.24 Assurance Dark Physical   --       Clear Smog Poison Special   --       Sludge Poison Special   --       Self-Destruct Normal Physical   --       Types: Fire Ground Ability: Oblivious Held item: None Numel♂ Lv.24 Magnitude Ground Physical   --       Flame Burst Fire Special   --       Amnesia Psychic Status   --       Lava Plume Fire Special   --

VS Shelly

Aqua Admin Shelly Mt. Chimney Alpha Sapphire Reward: $2,400 Type: Poison Unknown Ability: Sticky Hold Held item: None Grimer♀ Lv.24 Disable Normal Status   --       Sludge Poison Special   --       Mud Bomb Ground Special   --       Minimize Normal Status   --       Types: Water Dark Ability: Rough Skin Held item: None Carvanha♀ Lv.24 Aqua Jet Water Physical   --       Assurance Dark Physical   --       Screech Normal Status   --       Swagger Normal Status   --

Battle with the Boss

Tabitha^OR/Shelly^AS is defeated, but the real threat still lurks ahead. Continue along the bridge to find the leader of Team Magma^OR/Team Aqua^AS standing near some sort of high-tech device. After revealing a bit more about his organization's plans, he draws you into battle!

VS Maxie

Magma Leader Maxie Mt. Chimney Omega Ruby Reward: $4,320 Type: Dark Unknown Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Mightyena♂ Lv.25 Roar Normal Status   --       Snarl Dark Special   --       Swagger Normal Status   --       Assurance Dark Physical   --       Types: Poison Flying Ability: Inner Focus Held item: None Golbat♂ Lv.25 Wing Attack Flying Physical   --       Confuse Ray Ghost Status   --       Air Cutter Flying Special   --       Swift Normal Special   --       Types: Fire Ground Ability: Solid Rock Held item: None Camerupt♂ Lv.27 Flame Burst Fire Special   --       Amnesia Psychic Status   --       Lava Plume Fire Special   --       Earth Power Ground Special   --

VS Archie

Aqua Leader Archie Mt. Chimney Alpha Sapphire Reward: $4,320 Type: Dark Unknown Ability: Quick Feet Held item: None Mightyena♂ Lv.25 Roar Normal Status   --       Snarl Dark Special   --       Swagger Normal Status   --       Assurance Dark Physical   --       Types: Poison Flying Ability: Inner Focus Held item: None Golbat♂ Lv.25 Wing Attack Flying Physical   --       Confuse Ray Ghost Status   --       Air Cutter Flying Special   --       Swift Normal Special   --       Types: Water Dark Ability: Rough Skin Held item: None Sharpedo♂ Lv.27 Assurance Dark Physical   --       Screech Normal Status   --       Swagger Normal Status   --       Ice Fang Ice Physical   --

With his defeat, Maxie^OR/Archie^AS threatens to Mega Evolve his Pokémon. But before he is able to draw you into another battle, he suddenly receives a call. After muttering something about Mt. Pyre, he unexpectedly gives up the Meteorite and leaves.

As you turn to leave, you are stopped by Archie^OR/Maxie^AS. He is shocked that his rival would hand over the Meteorite so easily, and seems fearful that the opposing team may have discovered where some important-sounding "orbs" are hidden. He then sets off to plan his team's next move.

Jagged Pass

Jagged Pass

Jagged Pass was formed as the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. When the lava cooled, it proved to be suitable for an alternate route to the summit. Many parts are too rough or slippery to traverse without a Bicycle.

Trainers

Trainer Pokémon Expert Shelby Reward: $2080 Meditite♀ Lv.24 No item Hariyama♂ Lv.26 No item Hiker Eric Reward: $800 Graveler♂ Lv.25 No item Camper Ethan Reward: $384 Gulpin♂ Lv.24 No item Fairy Tale Girl Nellie Reward: $368 Skitty♀ Lv.21 No item Jigglypuff♀ Lv.23 No item Picnicker Diana Reward: $352 Gloom♀ Lv.22 No item Swablu♀ Lv.22 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 Machop OR AS Grass 18-21 40% Numel OR AS Grass 18-21 40% Spoink OR AS Grass 18-21 20% Horde Encounter Machop OR AS Horde Encounter 10 65% Spoink OR AS Horde Encounter 10 35% 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 TM43 (Flame Charge) Northeast corner (requires Acro Bike)  OR  AS  Super Repel Northwest corner (requires Acro Bike)  OR  AS  TM69 (Rock Polish) Northwest hill, near a Secret Spot (requires Acro Bike or Mach Bike)  OR  AS  Full Heal ×2 On a small rock, between Expert Shelby and Hiker Eric (hidden) South of Hiker Eric, on the middle slope  OR  AS  Great Ball East of Camper Ethan (hidden)  OR  AS  Max Ether South of Camper Ethan  OR  AS  X Defense Southwest corner (requires Acro Bike)  OR  AS  Tiny Mushroom Occasionally received from Camper Ethan after a rematch  OR  AS  Return trip Tyranitarite Near the southernmost grass patch, after capturing or defeating GroudonOR/KyogreAS  OR  AS

With the Acro Bike

Jump the first two ledges and go west. Use the Acro Bike to bunny-hop down the circular stones to reach a Super Repel. Backtrack and head east from the entrance. Execute the same trick in the northeast corner to reach TM43 (Flame Charge). Go south, then turn west before reaching Expert Shelby. A hill on the west side features circular stones and a muddy slope; TM69 (Rock Polish) and a Secret Spot can be found at the top. Go south past Hiker Eric and slide down the middle slope for a Full Heal. Head east, then hop back up the hill to Camper Ethan; collect the hidden Great Ball and the Max Ether before continuing southward. Pass by Picnicker Diana and hop down the hill to reach an X Defense.

With the Mach Bike

Jump the first two ledges and go down the stairway. Slide down either of the two muddy slopes and jump another two ledges before turning west. Scale the small slope on the west side to find TM69 (Rock Polish) near a Secret Spot. Head back east to Expert Shelby, inspect the small rock to the west for a hidden Full Heal, then turn south. Search near Camper Ethan for a hidden Great Ball, then jump another ledge for a Max Ether. Go southwest to Fairy Tale Girl Nellie, then scale the middle slope to the north to get another Full Heal.

Lavaridge Town

Lavaridge Town

Nestled at the foot of Mt. Chimney, Lavaridge Town is a welcome sight for travelers and tourists alike. It is well-known throughout Hoenn for its soothing hot springs, said to cure any ailment, and also features a specialty shop that sells bitter but beneficial herbs for Pokémon. The Lavaridge Gym, fourth in the Hoenn League, stands in the southwest part of town.

Available Pokémon
Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Gift Pokémon Wynaut OR AS Egg 1 One Return trip Togepi OR AS Egg 1 One Kecleon OR AS Only one 40 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 TM75 (Swords Dance) From a Black Belt outside the Poké Mart  OR  AS  Ice Heal In the female side of the hot spring (hidden)  OR  AS  Charcoal From an old man in the Herb Shop  OR  AS  After defeating the Lavaridge Gym TM50 (Overheat) From Flannery upon her defeat  OR  AS  Go-Goggles From May/Brendan outside the Gym  OR  AS  Return trip Houndoominite Near the sand baths, after capturing or defeating GroudonOR/KyogreAS  OR  AS

Communicating Through Dance

As you enter the town, you find a Black Belt standing outside the Poké Mart. He has a passion for dancing and karate, but his communication skills leave something to be desired. Disagree when he asks if you understand his words, and he will give you TM75 (Swords Dance) in the hopes that the "Suh-words Dance" move will help you comprehend.

Pokémon Center and Hot Springs

A Pokémon Breeder standing next to the counter is selling bottles of Moomoo Milk for $500 each. Bottles can be purchased individually, or by the dozen for $6,000. This nutritious milk restores 100 HP and is cheaper than a Super Potion, which only restores 50 points.

The building's two back doors lead to the steamy hot springs. Take a dip if you wish, and use the Dowsing Machine to find a hidden Ice Heal behind the door on the right. Afterward, use the PC to organize your party so that you are carrying no more than five Pokémon. Step outside and talk to the old woman near the sand baths, and she offers you a Pokémon Egg to take with you on your travels!

Herb Shop

At the Herb Shop, a woman sells herbal medicines for Pokémon. These natural remedies are just as effective as their traditional counterparts and less expensive, but their bitter taste make them difficult for Pokémon to take, leaving them less friendly toward you. As Max Revives cannot be purchased anywhere, it may be useful to buy a few Revival Herbs to have in case of an emergency.

Heal Powder $450 Energy Powder $500 Energy Root $800 Revival Herb $2,800

Be sure to talk to the old man near the counter, as well. Doing so gets you a Charcoal, which boosts the power of Fire-type moves by 20% when held.

Lavaridge Gym

Lavaridge Gym, 1F

Like the name suggests, the Lavaridge Gym specializes in Fire-type Pokémon. Grass-, Bug-, Ice-, and Steel-type Pokémon are most vulnerable to their scorching attacks, while Water, Ground, and Rock moves will give you the upper hand. Wingull and Pelipper are great Pokémon to bring to this Gym; not only are they Water types, but as Flying types they also have an advantage against Battle Girl Sadie's Meditite. The Psychic-type Ralts can also help wear down the occasional Koffing found here. The humid Gym features two floors; stepping on a wooden panel will cause you to fall to the basement, and doing the same there will send you back to the first floor atop a geyser.

Step on the first trapdoor to fall through, then step on the panel to the right to return to 1F. Fight Kindler Cole and drop through the next trapdoor. Go west to battle Ninja Boy Hiromichi and take the far-left geyser. Head north past Kindler Axle and Battle Girl Sadie and drop through the northern-most trapdoor to B1F. Pass by the concealed Ninja Boy Shoji and ride the far-right geyser. Drop through the trapdoor south of Ace Trainer Zane. Battle Kindler Andy, then take the last geyser up to meet the Gym Leader.

Flannery has only recently begun serving as Gym Leader, and is intent on proving her worth. Given the chance, her Pokémon can unleash powerful moves that can reduce a challenger's party to cinders. Sunny Day gives a 50% power boost to all Fire attacks, which makes her Pokémon's strongest move, Overheat, even more devastating. Its only drawback is that it harshly lowers the user's Special Attack after each use, but once is usually enough! In addition, the harsh sunlight temporarily cuts the power of Water attacks in half.

Lavaridge Gym Trainers Trainer Pokémon Kindler Cole Reward: $736 Numel♂ Lv.23 No item Slugma♂ Lv.23 No item Ninja Boy Hiromichi Reward: $384 Koffing♂ Lv.24 No item Kindler Axle Reward: $800 Slugma♂ Lv.25 No item Battle Girl Sadie Reward: $832 Meditite♀ Lv.26 No item Ninja Boy Shoji Reward: $384 Koffing♂ Lv.24 No item Ace Trainer Zane Reward: $1,560 Slugma♂ Lv.24 No item Kecleon♂ Lv.26 No item Kindler Andy Reward: $800 Numel♂ Lv.25 No item Leader Flannery Lavaridge Gym Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Reward: $3360 Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Flame Body Held item: None Slugma♀ Lv.26 Overheat Fire Special   --       Rock Throw Rock Physical   --       Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Sunny Day Fire Status   --       Types: Fire Ground Ability: Simple Held item: None Numel♀ Lv.26 Earth Power Ground Special   --       Lava Plume Fire Special   --       Amnesia Psychic Status   --       Sunny Day Fire Status   --       Type: Fire Unknown Ability: White Smoke Held item: None Torkoal♀ Lv.28 Overheat Fire Special   --       Body Slam Normal Physical   --       Curse Ghost Status   --       Sunny Day Fire Status   --

After the battle, Flannery awards you the Heat Badge, which ensures obedience of all Pokémon up to level 50 and enables the use of Strength in the field. She also hands out TM50 (Overheat) as a prize. Hop down the ledges in front of Flannery to quickly return to the entrance. Outside, May/Brendan is shocked that you managed to defeat Team Magma^OR/Team Aqua^AS on your own at Mt. Chimney. She/He hands you the Go-Goggles, which allow you to explore the desert of Route 111 in spite of the raging sandstorm. Seeing your shiny new Badge, your friend concludes that your next stop is the Gym in Petalburg City. She/He happens to be headed to the same place, and invites you to travel with her/him. If you decline, you will have a chance to do some optional things before continuing on, and your friend will wait here patiently for a while if you change your mind.

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