Discover Route 125 and Shoal Cave in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire! Find Pokémon, trainers, and hidden items with our detailed walkthrough.
Alright, let's talk about Route 125 and Shoal Cave in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. These areas are pretty straightforward, but there are a few things to keep an eye out for, especially with Shoal Cave's changing tides. We'll cover the Pokémon you can find, the trainers you'll battle, and some useful items you can snag.
Route 125 Pokémon Encounters
The Pokémon you'll find on Route 125 are actually the same as those on Route 124, so if you've been through there, you know what to expect. Just keep your eyes peeled while you're surfing!
Shoal Cave Pokémon Encounters
Shoal Cave is where things get a bit more interesting. The Pokémon you encounter here depend on whether it's high tide or low tide. Here's a breakdown:
| Name | Type | Location | Encounter Rate |
| Golbat | Poison/Flying | Cave/Surf | 40%, 35% (Surf), 20% (Ice Room) |
| Sealeo | Water/Ice | Cave | 40% (High Tide), 35% (Low Tide), 30% (Ice Room) |
| Snorunt | Ice | Cave | 40% (Ice Room) |
| Spheal | Water/Ice | Cave/Horde | 20%, 60% (Horde High Tide), 40% (Horde Low Tide), 10% (Ice Room) |
| Zubat | Poison/Flying | Horde | 40% (High Tide), 60% (Low Tide and Ice Room) |
| Tentacool | Water/Poison | Surf | 50% |
| Tentacruel | Water/Poison | Surf | 15% |
Shoal Cave - Fishing Pokémon
Just like Route 125, the Pokémon you'll find while fishing in Shoal Cave are the same as those in Route 124.
Local Trainers in the Area
Before you dive into Shoal Cave, you'll want to take on the trainers around Route 125. Here's who you'll face:
| Name | Money | Party |
| Teammates Kim & Iris | 1,872 | Camerupt Lv. 39, Altaria Lv. 38 |
| Sailor Ernest | 1,440 | Wailmer Lv. 36, Machoke Lv. 36, Tentacruel Lv. 36 |
| Swimmer Stan | 624 | Seadra Lv. 39 |
| Swimmer Tanya | 627 | Luvdisc Lv. 39 |
| Swimmer Cody | 592 | Staryu Lv. 37, Staryu Lv. 37 |
| Swimmer Sharon | 576 | Clamperl Lv. 38, Seaking Lv. 36 |
Heading to Mossdeep City and Route 125
As you surf east from Route 124, you'll find yourself in the area surrounding Mossdeep City, which is mostly on Route 125. You can head straight into the city if you want, but I recommend circling around to its north side first to explore Route 125.
Exploring Route 125
When you arrive heading north on Route 125, you'll spot a small island with a Secret Spot. Keep going north, and you'll see the entrance to Shoal Cave. Don't go in just yet! First, take on the trainers near the entrance and the Fisherman to the northwest. Then, battle the Swimmer in the water to the west. After that, head east of the cave to find another Swimmer, grab the Big Pearl on the nearby island, and then challenge the Swimmers to the north and east. Once you've dealt with them, it's time to enter Shoal Cave!
Shoal Cave: A Cave of Tides
Shoal Cave is pretty unique because its layout changes depending on the time of day, thanks to the tides. You'll experience two versions:
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