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The small Desert Ruins between routes
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

The small Desert Ruins between routes

Access the desert ruins in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire with Go-Goggles. Find Stardust, TM37 Sandstorm, and battle trainers.

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Access the desert ruins in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire with Go-Goggles. Find Stardust, TM37 Sandstorm, and battle trainers.

  • Go-Goggles (allows entry into the desert due to blowing sand)
  • Mach Bike (required for upcoming parts)
  • Pokémon with the move Rock Smash (required for upcoming parts)
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From Route 112, head east, hopping over ledges to pick up a Nugget.
  2. 2
    Continue east past the steps leading to Fiery Path and Mt. Chimney.
  3. 3
    At the fork splitting Route 111 and Route 112, head north into the desert.
  4. 4
    Upon entering the desert from the south, pick up the Stardust item.
  5. 5
    Head north to the other end of the desert.
  6. 6
    Go east to find a trainer in the northeast corner.
  7. 7
    Head south to find two trainers not positioned for a double battle. Battle them.
  8. 8
    Continue south to find two more trainers, also not positioned for a double battle.
  9. 9
    Proceed south to encounter three more trainers. You can battle them individually.
  10. 10
    After battling the three trainers, head south to find TM37: Sandstorm.
  11. 11
    Return north to the desert entrance.
  12. 12
    North and east of the entrance, a tower may appear. If not, wait and return later.
  13. 13
    Once the tower is visible, enter it, ensuring you have the Mach Bike and a Pokémon with Rock Smash.

Desert Pokémon:

  • Trapinch (Common)
  • Sandshrew (Uncommon)
  • Cacnea (Uncommon)
  • Baltoy (Rare)

Trainers in the Desert:

  • Picnicker Heidi: Sandshrew (Lvl 22), Baltoy (Lvl 22) - Money: $352
  • Camper Beau: Baltoy (Lvl 21), Baltoy (Lvl 21), Sandshrew (Lvl 22) - Money: $336
  • Camper Drew: Sandshrew (Lvl 23) - Money: $368
  • Picnicker Becky: Marill (Lvl 22), Sandshrew (Lvl 22) - Money: $352
  • Ruin Maniac Dusty (Match Call Trainer): Sandslash (Lvl 23) - Money: $1380
  • Picnicker Celia: Marill (Lvl 22), Lombre (Lvl 22) - Money: $352
  • Ruin Maniac Bryan: Sandshrew (Lvl 22), Sandslash (Lvl 22) - Money: $1320
  • Camper Branden: Taillow (Lvl 22), Nuzleaf (Lvl 22) - Money: $352
Tips
  • Trapinch evolves into Vibrava at Level 35 and Flygon at Level 45.
  • Sandshrew evolves into Sandslash at Level 22.
  • Cacnea evolves into Cacturne at Level 32.
  • Baltoy evolves into Claydol.
  • Stardust can be sold for a decent amount of cash.
  • TM37: Sandstorm lasts five turns and damages both Pokémon unless they are Ground, Rock, or Steel type.
  • All battles in the desert will have an endless sandstorm effect, so bring healing items.
  • Nugget
  • Stardust
  • TM37: Sandstorm
  • Various amounts of money from trainers.

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