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Back to Route 104 and sailing down to Dewford Town
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Back to Route 104 and sailing down to Dewford Town

Guide to sailing to Dewford Town in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Learn how to get the Old Rod, Silk Scarf, and TM36 Sludge Bomb, and prepare for Brawly's gym.

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Guide to sailing to Dewford Town in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Learn how to get the Old Rod, Silk Scarf, and TM36 Sludge Bomb, and prepare for Brawly's gym.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head south into Route 104 and then into Petalburg Woods.
  2. 2
    Use HM01 Cut on the bush to the right of the southern ledge.
  3. 3
    Head east to find a lady who will give you a Miracle Seed (boosts Grass-type moves by 10%).
  4. 4
    Exit Petalburg Woods to the south, reaching the other side of Route 104.
  5. 5
    Enter the cottage with the dock and talk to Mr. Briney.
  6. 6
    Accept his offer to sail to Dewford Town, skipping several trainers.
  7. 7
    Upon arrival in Dewford Town, head west to the Pokémon Center to heal.
  8. 8
    Near the dock, talk to the fisherman and accept his offer to receive the Old Rod.
  9. 9
    To fish, cast your line and press A quickly when you hear "Oh! A bite!" to catch Pokémon like Magikarp, which evolves into the strong Gyarados.
  10. 10
    Go to the house to the right of the Pokémon Center to receive the Silk Scarf (powers up Normal-type moves).
  11. 11
    Visit the house north of the Pokémon Center. Talk to a person to change the trendy phrase, which affects Feebas's appearance in Route 119. A kid inside will give you TM36 Sludge Bomb.
  12. 12
    Head south of the Pokémon Center to the gym. If your Pokémon are weak, consider battling trainers near Granite Cave or in the cave itself for experience.

Gym Battle - Brawly:

Gym Type: Fighting

Recommended Types: Flying, Psychic

Trainer List:

  • Battle Girl Laura (Meditite, Level 13)
  • Battle Girl Lilith & Sailor Brendan (Double Battle: Meditite Level 13, Machop Level 13)
  • Black Belt Takao (Machop, Level 13)
  • Black Belt Cristian (Makuhita, Level 13)
  • Battle Girl Jocelyn (Meditite, Level 13)

Gym Leader Brawly's Pokémon:

  • Machop, Level 16
  • Meditite, Level 16
  • Makuhita, Level 19

Strategy: Use Flying-type Pokémon like Wingull or Taillow (or their evolutions) with Wing Attack against Machop and Meditite. Psychic-type moves like Confusion can also be effective. Be wary of Meditite's Focus Punch, which can be devastating.

Tips
  • The Miracle Seed is best given to a Grass-type Pokémon like Treecko.
  • Magikarp evolves into the powerful Gyarados at level 20.
  • The Silk Scarf boosts Normal-type moves like Cut and Tackle.
  • Changing the trendy phrase in Dewford Town influences Feebas's spawn locations in Route 119.
  • If your Pokémon are underleveled for Brawly's gym, train them by battling wild Pokémon or trainers outside the gym.

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