Your friendly guide to Route 106 and Granite Cave in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Find items, battle trainers, and grab TM70 (Flash)!
Alright, let's head over to Route 106 in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire! It's mostly water, but there's a little bit of land to explore, plus we'll be diving into Granite Cave. Stick with me, and we'll grab some useful items and even a handy TM.
Walkthrough
- 1First things first, when you transition to Route 106, look for a sign. Follow the shoreline until the water meets the sand. Head a bit west from the next sharp turn (it's like an 'L' shape). Face south and press the 'A' button a few times in that general area. You should find a Heart Scale! Keep an eye out for these; they're pretty useful.
- 2Now, head northwest from where you entered Route 106. You'll see a Fisherman who's eager for a battle. Take him on! After that, move west for another battle with a Backpacker. Don't forget to check out the big boulder just north of him – you can find some Stardust there.
- 3From the Backpacker's spot, go north and west along the coast. You'll find another Fisherman ready to challenge you. After that fight, you'll also find a Protein. These are great for boosting your Pokémon's Attack stats, so grab it!
- 4Next, position yourself north of that last Fisherman and face east. Walk a few steps east, pressing 'A' on each tile as you go. You're looking for a hidden Poké Ball.
- 5Okay, time to head back to where the Backpacker was. From there, go southwest and enter the cave. Welcome to Granite Cave - 1F!
- 6As you enter Granite Cave, just follow the path for a bit. You'll soon meet a Hiker who's got something for you: TM70 (Flash). Flash is super helpful for lighting up dark areas, though it's not a required HM anymore. Since it's a TM, you can teach it to a Pokémon and then replace it later with another move once you've dealt with the Dewford Gym. We taught it to our Ralts since Growl wasn't doing much for us, but honestly, you don't *need* it if you're good at navigating in the dark.
Tips
- Keep an eye out for items along the shoreline of Route 106. You can find useful things like Heart Scales and Stardust.
- Proteins are a great way to boost your Pokémon's Attack EVs.
- TM70 (Flash) is useful for dark caves, but remember you can teach it to a Pokémon and then replace the move later.
Pokémon Encounters in Granite Cave:
| Name | Type | Location | Encounter Rate |
| Zubat | Poison/Flying | Cave/Horde | 40%, 60% (Horde) |
| Abra | Psychic | Cave | 15% |
| Geodude | Rock/Ground | Cave/Horde | 5%, 35% (Horde) |
| Makuhita | Fighting | Cave/Horde | 40%, 35% (Horde with Geodude), 5% (Horde) |
Once you're done in Granite Cave for now, head back to Dewford Town. It's time to get ready for the Gym!
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