Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire/Route 104 (South)

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South area of Route 104

When you're done babysitting Wally in Petalburg City, head West to reach the Southern half of Route 104. The Route is split in two by Petalburg Woods, so we'll guide you through the North side after it.

New Pokémon Available

Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald
Taillow	Taillow	Taillow Marill

Mr. Briney's House

The house you'll notice just north of the beach belongs to the retired sailor Mr. Briney. Unfortunately, he isn't home right now. Remember this location, as later on, when you are heading to Dewford Town, you'll need his services. Dewford Town is on an island, so you can't get there by yourself until you have Surf. Talk to Mr. Briney after clearing the Rusturf Tunnel and he will take you there by boat.

Trainers

Ruby and Sapphire
Picture	Pokémon	Reward
Youngster Billy	Seedot (lvl. 6) Taillow (lvl. 8)	128
Rich Boy Winston	Zigzagoon (lvl. 7)	1400

Emerald
Picture	Pokémon	Reward
Youngster Billy	Zigzagoon (lvl. 5) Seedot (lvl. 7)	112
Lady Cindy	Zigzagoon (lvl. 7)	1400
Fisherman Darian	Magikarp (lvl. 9)	360

As you move north, you'll be in Petalburg Woods.

Pokémon found

Ruby	Level	Encounter Rate	Sapphire	Level	Encounter Rate	Emerald	Level	Encounter Rate
Zigzagoon	4-5	50%	Zigzagoon	4-5	50%	Poochyena	4-5	40%
Wurmple	4-5	30%	Wurmple	4-5	30%	Wurmple	4-5	20%
Taillow	4-5	10%	Taillow	4-5	10%	Taillow	4-5	10%
Wingull	3-5	10%	Wingull	3-5	10%	Wingull	3-5	10%
						Marill	4-5	20%
Surfing
Wingull	10-30	95%	Wingull	10-30	95%	Wingull	10-30	95%
Pelipper	25-30	5%	Pelipper	25-30	5%	Pelipper	25-30	5%
Old Rod
Magikarp	5-10	100%	Magikarp	5-10	100%	Magikarp	5-10	100%
Good Rod
Magikarp	10-30	100%	Magikarp	10-30	100%	Magikarp	10-30	100%
Super rod
Magikarp	20-45	100%	Magikarp	20-45	100%	Magikarp	20-45	100%

Items

• Heart Scale (Hidden) - On the beach, Southwest of the patch of grass
• Antidote (Hidden) - On the beach, in the left corner.
• Potion (Hidden) - On the beach, near Mr. Briney's house.
• Pecha Berry ×2 - soft soil near Petalburg Woods
• Oran Berry ×2 - soft soil near Petalburg Woods
• Pokéball - on the eastern ledge accessed from Petalburg Woods

The three items that are hidden in the sand that can be found by pressing in front of the last squares on the beach (squares meaning steps). These can be very useful if you can find them all.

New Pokémon

#183 Marill

#276 Taillow

For Emerald Players, this is the first Pokémon from the Previous generations that you will encounter, having the edge over Ruby and Sapphire players, who have to wait until Route 116 to catch any. Unlike the Johto Marill, these Hoenn variety have a Pre-evolved form called Azurill, which requires special breeding to get hold of. This mouse is a Water type, and he has the addition of Hydro Pump at Level 45, lacking from his GSC Predecessors. He has Water Gun at Level 10, so he can help you out in the first gym. He also has the Powerful Rock move, Rollout at Level 15, so training him a little can make him even more useful. He's a bit rare, you might need to wait a bit before you find him. Good use if you want to train him. and for Ruby and Sapphire users, you can catch it in Route 117, which won't be too long from now.

This is the first Normal/Flying Pokémon that you'll find in the game, reminiscent of Pidgey and Spearow from Firered and Leafgreen and the Red and Blue versions, but this guy takes its roots more from Spearow. It's an aggressive little fighter, with the ability Guts, which increases attack when there is a status problem, adding to its good attack, moves like Wing Attack can do loads of damage. Unlike Marill, this bird is available in all versions, so everyone can get it, despite it also being a bit uncommon. Be sure to catch this, as it will eventually become a powerful Swellow.