Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire/Oldale Town

You've come passing through here before on your way to meet your rival. If you haven't defeated the rival, you will not be able to proceed to Route 102, nor will you be able to purchase additional Poké Balls. While you can use the Poké Center or purchase some items, you will need to head north and win against your rival before continuing with the game.

There still isn't much to do here after defeating the rival. Once that you have received your first set of Poké Balls, you can buy more of them from the Poké Mart in town. Buy 10 Poké Balls and you'll receive a Premier Ball for free! The Premier Ball has the same catch rate as a regular Poké Ball, but it looks nicer.

If you speak to man in the first house on the right as you enter Oldale, he will give you a free Potion. Also, don't forget to replenish your Pokémon's hit points at the Poké Center, especially if you damaged a Pokémon that you then caught. You can head north back to Route 103 where you fought your Rival and attempt to catch a. Otherwise, that direction is a dead end. When you're ready, you can now head into Route 102 which was originally blocked by a man studying a rare Pokémon's footprints.