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[[File:PKMN RubySapphire RusturfTunnel.png|thumb|left|Rusturf Tunnel in Ruby & Sapphire.]]
[[File:PKMN Emerald RusturfTunnel.png|thumb|right|Rusturf Tunnel in Emerald.]]
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The Rusturf Tunnel connects Rustboro City (via [[../Route 116/]]) and [[../Verdanturf Town/]]. It itself, however, is quite boring. Just about the only thing that is noteworthy about the tunnel itself is the fact that wild {{bp|Whismur}} are very common here (in fact, Whismur are the ''only'' Pokémon that will be encountered while in Rusturf Tunnel!). However, Whismur provides one HP point for EV training, and due to the low level of the Whismur encountered here this may turn out to be a good spot for EV training the HP stat of your Pokémon.


[[Image:PRS&E Rusturf Tunnel.png|thumb|right|Rusturf Tunnel|300px]]
==Story Events==
Not much here, except Whismur, which provides 1 Hp EV point, and with the low levels it allows it to be a great EV training spot for Hp.
The first time you enter Rusturf Tunnel (from the Route 116 side), there will be a Pokéball on the ground in the alcove to the north. Head east, and you will find the Team Aqua/Magma grunt who stole the Devon Goods as well as Mr. Briney's Wingull. He will try to run away from you, only to find that the tunnel is not complete, and he has fled into a dead end. Battle him. Upon defeating him he will return the Devon Goods, and Mr. Briney will enter and retrieve Peeko.


==Pokémon found==
{{ContentBoxContainer}}
{| {{prettytable|text center=1}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer|RUB}}
|+ Pokémon found (cave)
{{Pokemon/Trainer row|RS|Magma Grunt M||220}}
! style="background-color:#36c;color:#fff" | Sapphire
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|RS|261|11}}
! style="background-color:#36c;color:#fff" | Encounter Rate
|}
! style="background-color:#a82c2a;color:#fff" | Ruby
{{Pokemon/Trainer|SAP}}
! style="background-color:#a82c2a;color:#fff" | Encounter Rate
{{Pokemon/Trainer row|RS|Aqua Grunt M||220}}
! style="background-color:#008000;color:#fff" | Emerald
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|RS|261|11}}
! style="background-color:#008000;color:#fff" | Encounter Rate
|- valign="center"
||[[Image:Pokemon_293Whismur.png|40px]]{{bp|Whismur}}
|100%
||[[Image:Pokemon_293Whismur.png|40px]]{{bp|Whismur}}
|100%
||[[Image:Pokemon_293Whismur.png|40px]]{{bp|Whismur}}
|100%
|}
|}
{{-}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer|EME}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer row|RS|Aqua Grunt M||220}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|RS|261|11}}
|} </div>


==Events==
At this point, you're probably wondering, "Where do I go next?" Your next destination is Dewford Town, where you will earn your second Gym Badge. Unfortunately, Dewford Town is on an island, so you can't get there by yourself at this point. Fortunately, you have an alternate means to get there: if you return to [[../Route 104 (South)/]] and enter the house there, you will find Mr. Briney chasing Peeko around a table endlessly. Talk to him and he will offer to take you to Dewford Town.


When you first come in here, you will fight the Aqua or Magma grunt that kidnapped Mr. Briney's Wingull.
===Clearing the Tunnel===
Once you reach Verdanturf Town, enter the tunnel from the opposite side and use Rock Smash to destroy the rubble blocking the tunnel. You will then be given '''HM 04 ({{bpm|Strength}})''' as a reward. In addition, you now have a quick and easy way to travel between Rustboro City and Verdanturf Town.


Also, later on you will need to use Rock Smash (HM 06) to complete the path, and you will receive HM 04 (Strength).
===The Side Cave===
There is also a side path you can take from the Verdanturf Town entrance. You can battle a Hiker here. Past him, you will find a tunnel which leads you into an otherwise inaccessible part of Route 116. You will find the Blackglasses hidden on the ground there (it won't be visible as a Poké Ball on the ground, but you still pick it up the same way, once you know where it is).


There is a hiker you also battle on reaching the rocks to smash.
{{ContentBoxContainer}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer|RSE}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer row|RS|Hiker|Mike|640}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|RS|074|16}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|RS|074|16}}
{{Pokemon/Trainer mon|RS|066|16}}
|}</div>


And, when you take the entrance from Ventdurf town, there is a path to the left leading to outside where you can find blackglasses as an invisible item on the ground.
==Pokémon found==
==Trainers==
{{Pokemon/Wild|RSE}}
 
{{Pokemon/Wild row|RS||293|5-8|100}}
[[Image:PRS&E Aqua Grunt M.png|left]]
|}
[[Image:PRS&E Magma Grunt M.png|left]]
*'''Aqua/Magma Grunt'''
**{{bp|Poochyena|11|129}}
**'''[[File:Pokebuck.png]]220'''
 
 
[[Image:PRS&E Hiker.png|left|]]
*'''Hiker'''
**{{bp|Geodude|16|294}}
**{{bp|Geodude|16|294}}
**{{bp|Machop|16|301}}
**'''[[File:Pokebuck.png]]640'''


==Items==
==Items==
*Poké Ball
{| {{prettytable|notwide=1}}
*Blackglasses (from side door)
! style="background-color:#555554;color:#fff"|Item
! style="background-color:#555554;color:#fff"|Source
|-
| style="vertical-align:middle"|[[File:PKMN Pokéball.png]]{{bpi|Pokéball}}||Northwest corner of the tunnel.
|-
| style="vertical-align:middle"|Devon Goods||Given to the player by the evil team grunt after defeating them.
|-
| style="vertical-align:middle"|[[File:PKMN HMNormal.png]]HM04 {{bpm|Strength}}||Given to the player by the Blackbelt in the tunnel, after using Rock Smash to clear the way.
|-
| style="vertical-align:middle"|{{bpi|Max Ether}}||Northeast corner of the tunnel.
|}


{{Footer Nav|game=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|prevpage=Route 116|nextpage=Dewford Town}}
{{Footer Nav|game=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|prevpage=Route 116|nextpage=Dewford Town}}

Latest revision as of 03:46, 15 February 2024

Rusturf Tunnel in Ruby & Sapphire.
Rusturf Tunnel in Emerald.

The Rusturf Tunnel connects Rustboro City (via Route 116) and Verdanturf Town. It itself, however, is quite boring. Just about the only thing that is noteworthy about the tunnel itself is the fact that wild Whismur are very common here (in fact, Whismur are the only Pokémon that will be encountered while in Rusturf Tunnel!). However, Whismur provides one HP point for EV training, and due to the low level of the Whismur encountered here this may turn out to be a good spot for EV training the HP stat of your Pokémon.

Story Events[edit]

The first time you enter Rusturf Tunnel (from the Route 116 side), there will be a Pokéball on the ground in the alcove to the north. Head east, and you will find the Team Aqua/Magma grunt who stole the Devon Goods as well as Mr. Briney's Wingull. He will try to run away from you, only to find that the tunnel is not complete, and he has fled into a dead end. Battle him. Upon defeating him he will return the Devon Goods, and Mr. Briney will enter and retrieve Peeko.

Ruby
Trainer Pokemon
File:Pokemon RS Magma Grunt M.png
Magma Grunt M
Reward: Pokebuck.png220
  • Poochyena Poochyena Lv. 11
Sapphire
Trainer Pokemon
Aqua Grunt M
Aqua Grunt M
Reward: Pokebuck.png220
  • Poochyena Poochyena Lv. 11
Emerald
Trainer Pokemon
Aqua Grunt M
Aqua Grunt M
Reward: Pokebuck.png220
  • Poochyena Poochyena Lv. 11

At this point, you're probably wondering, "Where do I go next?" Your next destination is Dewford Town, where you will earn your second Gym Badge. Unfortunately, Dewford Town is on an island, so you can't get there by yourself at this point. Fortunately, you have an alternate means to get there: if you return to Route 104 (South) and enter the house there, you will find Mr. Briney chasing Peeko around a table endlessly. Talk to him and he will offer to take you to Dewford Town.

Clearing the Tunnel[edit]

Once you reach Verdanturf Town, enter the tunnel from the opposite side and use Rock Smash to destroy the rubble blocking the tunnel. You will then be given HM 04 (Strength) as a reward. In addition, you now have a quick and easy way to travel between Rustboro City and Verdanturf Town.

The Side Cave[edit]

There is also a side path you can take from the Verdanturf Town entrance. You can battle a Hiker here. Past him, you will find a tunnel which leads you into an otherwise inaccessible part of Route 116. You will find the Blackglasses hidden on the ground there (it won't be visible as a Poké Ball on the ground, but you still pick it up the same way, once you know where it is).

Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Trainer Pokemon
File:Pokemon RS Hiker.png
Hiker Mike
Reward: Pokebuck.png640
  • Geodude Geodude Lv. 16
  • Geodude Geodude Lv. 16
  • Machop Machop Lv. 16

Pokémon found[edit]

Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Pokémon Level Rate
Whismur Whismur 5-8 100%

Items[edit]

Item Source
PKMN Pokéball.pngPokéball Northwest corner of the tunnel.
Devon Goods Given to the player by the evil team grunt after defeating them.
PKMN HMNormal.pngHM04 Strength Given to the player by the Blackbelt in the tunnel, after using Rock Smash to clear the way.
Max Ether Northeast corner of the tunnel.