Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire/Route 104 (South)

Route 104 (south)

Ruby & SapphireEmerald

File:Pokemon EME Route 104 (south).png

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. To see the entirety of Route 104, see Route 104 (North).

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
Trainer	Pokemon
File:Pokemon RS Youngster.png Youngster Billy Reward: 128	Seedot Lv. 6 Taillow Lv. 8
File:Pokemon RS Rich Boy.png Rich Boy Winston Reward: 1400	Zigzagoon Lv. 7

Emerald
Trainer	Pokemon
File:Pokemon RS Youngster.png Youngster Billy Reward: 112	Zigzagoon Lv. 5 Seedot Lv. 7
File:Pokemon RS Lady.png Lady Cindy Reward: 1400	Zigzagoon Lv. 7
File:Pokemon RS Fisherman.png Fisherman Darian Reward: 360	Magikarp Lv. 9

Pokémon found

Ruby and Sapphire
Pokémon		Level	Rate
	Zigzagoon	4-5	50%
	Wurmple	4-5	30%
	Taillow	4-5	10%
	Wingull	4-5	10%
Surfing
	Wingull	10-30	95%
	Pelipper	25-30	5%

Emerald
Pokémon		Level	Rate
	Zigzagoon	4-5	40%
	Wurmple	4-5	20%
	Taillow	4-5	10%
	Wingull	4-5	10%
	Marill	4-5	20%
Surfing
	Wingull	10-30	95%
	Pelipper	25-30	5%

Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Pokémon		Level	Old Rod	Good Rod	Super Rod
	Magikarp	5-10	100%	100%	100%

Items

Item	Location
Heart Scale	(Hidden) On the beach, Southwest of the patch of grass.
Antidote	(Hidden) On the beach, in the Southwest corner.
Potion	(Hidden) On the beach, near Mr. Briney's shack.
Pecha Berry x2	In the soft soil near Petalburg Woods.
Oran Berry x2	In the soft soil near Petalburg Woods.
Pokéball	On the eastern hill, accessible 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

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.

#276 Taillow

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.