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Route 116 and the Rusturf Tunnel
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

Route 116 and the Rusturf Tunnel

Navigate Route 116 and the Rusturf Tunnel in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Discover new Pokémon, battle trainers, and confront Team Aqua to retrieve stolen goods.

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Navigate Route 116 and the Rusturf Tunnel in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Discover new Pokémon, battle trainers, and confront Team Aqua to retrieve stolen goods.

Route 116 Pokémon:

  • Poochyena (Common)
  • Whismur (Common)
  • Nincada (Common) - Evolves into Ninjask (fast) and Shedinja (1 HP, Wonder Guard) at level 20.
  • Taillow (Common)
  • Abra (Uncommon) - Evolves into Kadabra at Lv. 16, then Alakazam via trade. High Speed/Special Attack, low Defense.
  • Skitty (Very Rare) - Evolves into Delcatty with a Moon Stone. Average stats.

Route 116 Trainers:

  1. Bug Catcher Jose: Wurmple (Lv. 8), Nincada (Lv. 8) - $128
  2. School Kid Karen: Shroomish (Lv. 9) - $180 (Match Call Trainer)
  3. Youngster Johonson: Shroomish (Lv. 8), Lotad (Lv. 8) - $128 (Double Battle)
  4. Hiker Devan: Geodude (Lv. 8), Geodude (Lv. 8) - $320 (Double Battle)
  5. Hiker Clark: Geodude (Lv. 9) - $320
  6. School Kid Jerry: Ralts (Lv. 9) - $180 (Match Call Trainer)
  7. Lass Janice: Marill (Lv. 9) - $144 (Double Battle with Jerry)
  8. Youngster Joey: Machop (Lv. 9) - $144
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head east on Route 116, staying on the south half due to ledges.
  2. 2
    Continue east to a house, then head right to find the entrance to Rusturf Tunnel.
  3. 3
    A man near the entrance has lost his Wingull ('Peeko') to a Team Aqua member. Enter the tunnel to confront them.
  4. 4
    Inside Rusturf Tunnel, head north up two sets of stairs to find a Poké Ball.
  5. 5
    The only Pokémon found here is Whismur, which evolves into Loudred and Exploud (high HP/Attack, poor overall stats).
  6. 6
    Head back down the stairs and east to confront the Team Aqua Grunt.
  7. 7
    Battle: Team Aqua Grunt
    • Poochyena (Lv. 11) - $200
  8. 8
    After defeating the grunt, Mr. Briney retrieves his Wingull, and the Devon Goods are returned.
  9. 9
    Exit the tunnel and return to Rustboro City, battling any remaining trainers.
  10. 10
    In Rustboro City, a Devon Staff member gives you a Great Ball and takes you to the Devon Corporation president.
  11. 11
    The president asks you to deliver the Devon Goods to Captain Stern in Slateport City and a letter to Steven in Granite Cave.
  12. 12
    You receive the Pokenav as a reward.
  13. 13
    A scientist outside upgrades your Pokenav with the Match Call feature. The Devon President is added and calls to test it. (Rematches are available after the 5th badge).
  14. 14
    Head south to find your rival outside the Pokémon Center. Heal up before battling.
  15. 15
    Battle: Rival (May/Brendan)
    • If Treecko was starter: Lotad (Lv. 13), Torchic (Lv. 15). Use Flying-type for Lotad, Water/Grass or similar for Torchic.
  16. 16
    Your rival will be added to your Pokenav after the battle.
Tips
  • Nincada's unique evolutions, Ninjask and Shedinja, offer interesting strategic possibilities. Shedinja's Wonder Guard makes it immune to most attacks.
  • Abra is a strong early-game Psychic Pokémon, especially after evolving into Kadabra and Alakazam. Be mindful of its low defense.
  • Whismur can be found exclusively in Rusturf Tunnel.
  • The double battle with Youngster Johonson and Hiker Devan involves Shroomish and Lotad, and two Geodudes respectively.
  • Lass Janice and Youngster Jerry's double battle features Marill and Ralts.
  • The rival battle depends on your starter Pokémon.

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