List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

For a list of available Pokémon from Pokémon Emerald or Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, see List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Emerald and List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire respectively.

This is a list of Pokémon obtainable from events found in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. These specific instances of Pokémon can only be obtained once per game; however, some may also be obtained in other ways as well.

List of Pokémon

First partner Pokémon

On Route 101, Professor Birch gets attacked by a wild Poochyena, and the player has to use either Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip to save him.

Treecko

#0252  Treecko /
Level 5
Type:
Ability: Overgrow
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Route 101
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pound
Normal
Leer
Normal
 
 
 
 
Games Method
RS Gift (First partner)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Torchic

#0255  Torchic /
Level 5
Type:
Ability: Blaze
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Route 101
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scratch
Normal
Growl
Normal
 
 
 
 
Games Method
RS Gift (First partner)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Mudkip

#0258  Mudkip /
Level 5
Type:
Ability: Torrent
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Route 101
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tackle
Normal
Growl
Normal
 
 
 
 
Games Method
RS Gift (First partner)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Wynaut

The old woman by the sand baths in Lavaridge Town will give the player a Wynaut Egg.

#0360  Wynaut /
Level 5
Type:
Ability: Shadow Tag
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: (Place hatched)
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Splash
Normal
Charm
Normal
Encore
Normal
 
 
Games Method
RS Gift
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Fossil Pokémon

The player may choose between the Root and Claw Fossils on Route 111, while the other fossil will sink into the sand and become permanently lost.

Lileep

#0345  Lileep /
Level 20
Type:
Ability: Suction Cups
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Rustboro City
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Astonish
Ghost
Constrict
Normal
Acid
Poison
 
 
Games Method
RS Revive (Root Fossil)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Anorith

#0347  Anorith /
Level 20
Type:
Ability: Battle Armor
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Rustboro City
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scratch
Normal
Harden
Normal
Mud Sport
Ground
Water Gun
Water
Games Method
RS Revive (Claw Fossil)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Castform

The staff of the Weather Institute will give the player a Castform for saving the facility from Team MagmaR/Team AquaS.

#0351  Castform /
Level 25
Type:
Ability: Forecast
Held item: Mystic Water Mystic Water
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Route 119
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Powder Snow
Ice
Rain Dance
Water
Sunny Day
Fire
Hail
Ice
Games Method
RS Gift
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Kecleon

There are eight set encounters with Kecleon accessible via the Devon Scope throughout Route 119 and Route 120.

#0352  Kecleon /
Level 30
Type:
Ability: Color Change
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Route 119
Route 120
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Faint Attack
Dark
Fury Swipes
Normal
Psybeam
Psychic
Screech
Normal
Games Method
RS Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Fake items

In New Mauville, three items are actually Voltorb, while in Team Magma HideoutR/Team Aqua HideoutS, two items are actually Electrode.

Voltorb

#0100  Voltorb
Level 25
Type:
Ability: Soundproof or Static
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: New Mauville
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tackle
Normal
Screech
Normal
SonicBoom
Normal
Spark
Electric
Games Method
RS Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Electrode

#0101  Electrode
Level 25
Type:
Ability: Soundproof or Static
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Hideout[1]
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Screech
Normal
SonicBoom
Normal
Spark
Electric
Selfdestruct
Normal
Games Method
RS Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Super-ancient Pokémon

Groudon

Groudon is exclusive to Ruby. It is found during the climax of the game, in the Cave of Origin.

#0383  Groudon
Level 45
Type:
Ability: Drought
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Cave of Origin
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slash
Normal
Bulk Up
Fighting
Earthquake
Ground
Fire Blast
Fire
Games Method
R Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Kyogre

Kyogre is exclusive to Sapphire. It is found during the climax of the game, in the Cave of Origin.

#0382  Kyogre
Level 45
Type:
Ability: Drizzle
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Cave of Origin
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Body Slam
Normal
Calm Mind
Psychic
Ice Beam
Ice
Hydro Pump
Water
Games Method
S Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Rayquaza

Rayquaza is found on the roof of the Sky Pillar. It is accessible after the player enters the Hall of Fame (unlike in Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, where this place is accessible after other story events).

#0384  Rayquaza
Level 70
Type:
Ability: Air Lock
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Sky Pillar
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fly
Flying
Rest
Psychic
ExtremeSpeed
Normal
Outrage
Dragon
Games Method
RS Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Legendary giants

The caves where the legendary giants can be caught can be accessed only after visiting the rear of the Sealed Chamber with a Relicanth in the lead spot of the party and a Wailord in the last spot (as opposed to Emerald, where Wailord is the lead and Relicanth is at the last spot).

Regirock

In Ruby and Sapphire, to solve the puzzle leading to Regirock in the Desert Ruins, the player must read the Braille inscription in the rear of the lobby, then go two steps right, then two steps down, and then use Strength.

#0377  Regirock
Level 40
Type:
Ability: Clear Body
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Desert Ruins
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rock Throw
Rock
Curse
???
Superpower
Fighting
AncientPower
Rock
Games Method
RS Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Regice

In Ruby and Sapphire, to solve the puzzle leading to Regice in the Island Cave, the player must read the Braille inscription in the rear of the lobby, then wait two minutes without moving.

#0378  Regice
Level 40
Type:
Ability: Clear Body
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Island Cave
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Icy Wind
Ice
Curse
???
Superpower
Fighting
AncientPower
Rock
Games Method
RS Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Registeel

In Ruby and Sapphire, to solve the puzzle leading to Registeel in the Ancient Tomb, the player must read the Braille inscription in the rear of the lobby, then use Fly in the center of the room.

#0379  Registeel
Level 40
Type:
Ability: Clear Body
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Ancient Tomb
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Metal Claw
Steel
Curse
???
Superpower
Fighting
AncientPower
Rock
Games Method
RS Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Eon duo

A level 40 LatiasS/LatiosR will start to roam Hoenn when the player learns of it on a news broadcast after entering the Hall of Fame. Conversely, a level 50 LatiasR/LatiosS can be found on Southern Island, which is available if the player has the Eon Ticket.

Due to the Roaming Pokémon IV bug, the roaming Pokémon are guaranteed to have low IVs in every stat except HP.

Latias

#0380  Latias
Level 40
Type:
Ability: Levitate
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: (Place caught)
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs 0-31 0-7 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Water Sport
Water
Refresh
Normal
Mist Ball
Psychic
Psychic
Psychic
Games Method
S Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
#0380  Latias
Level 50
Type:
Ability: Levitate
Held item: Soul Dew Soul Dew
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Southern Island
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mist Ball
Psychic
Psychic
Psychic
Recover
Normal
Charm
Normal
Games Method
R Event (Eon Ticket)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Latios

#0381  Latios
Level 40
Type:
Ability: Levitate
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: (Place caught)
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs 0-31 0-7 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Protect
Normal
Refresh
Normal
Luster Purge
Psychic
Psychic
Psychic
Games Method
R Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
#0381  Latios
Level 50
Type:
Ability: Levitate
Held item: Soul Dew Soul Dew
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Southern Island
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Luster Purge
Psychic
Psychic
Psychic
Recover
Normal
Dragon Dance
Dragon
Games Method
S Event (Eon Ticket)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Beldum

After the player has entered the Hall of Fame, Steven will leave a Beldum as a gift for them in his cottage in Mossdeep City.

#0374  Beldum
Level 5
Type:
Ability: Clear Body
Held item: None
ID: (Player's)
OT: (Player's)
Met: Mossdeep City
Nature: Random
  Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
  Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen
Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Take Down
Normal
 
 
 
 
 
 
Games Method
RS Gift
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Notes

  1. In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Team Magma Hideout and Team Aqua Hideout share the same location index, displayed simply as "Hideout" in the Pokémon summary screen. In Pokémon Emerald, "Aqua Hideout" is used instead.

See also

Core series List of Pokémon by availability
Available in every gameVersion-exclusiveUnobtainable in later games
Mutually exclusivePermanently missableUnobtainable Shiny
PE (list) • SwShBDSPLASVZA
In-game event Pokémon Gen IGen II • Gen III (RSFRLGEColosseum/XD) • Gen IV (DPPtHGSS) • Gen V (BWB2W2)
Gen VI (XYORAS) • Gen VII (SMUSUMPE) • Gen VIII (SwShBDSPLA) • Gen IX (SVZA)
Gift Pokémon (Eggs) • Wild Pokémon (Roaming Pokémon) • In-game trades (Hayley's trades)
Side series Champions
Spin-off games PicrossTetrisGOSmileCafé ReMixUNITESleepFriends
See also Lists of Pokémon (Navbox)
Pokémon distribution lists