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Where's Steven?
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

Where's Steven?

Find Steven in Meteor Falls, get TM02 Dragon Claw, and catch Bagon in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Battle trainers Old Couple John and Jay, and Dragon Tamer Nicholas.

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Find Steven in Meteor Falls, get TM02 Dragon Claw, and catch Bagon in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Battle trainers Old Couple John and Jay, and Dragon Tamer Nicholas.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From Fallarbor Town, head to Route 114 and then to Meteor Falls, entering from the right side.
  2. 2
    Cross the bridge to your left upon entering Meteor Falls and head down the steps.
  3. 3
    Surf north to reach a waterfall. Use Waterfall to climb it and continue north onto another ledge.
  4. 4
    Go through the entrance and take the ladder located to the north and east.
  5. 5
    In the next room, take another ladder to reach Steven, but first explore other parts of the cave.
  6. 6
    Head south and west from the current room, following the path to a different ladder (avoid the ladder at the top of a set of steps).
  7. 7
    Take this ladder to reach an area with two trainers: Old Couple John and Jay (Medicham Lvl 39, Hariyama Lvl 39, $3120) and Dragon Tamer Nicholas (Altaria Lvl 37 x2, $2776).
  8. 8
    Note: After defeating Nicholas 5 times, his Altarias will hold a Dragon Fang (powers up Dragon-type moves by 10%). Steal it with Thief or Covet.
  9. 9
    To the right of Nicholas, you'll find purple ledges. Jump down these ledges, staying to the left, to find another ladder.
  10. 10
    Take this ladder and proceed down the steps to a body of water. Surf north to find a platform with an entrance.
  11. 11
    Enter this platform and surf across the water to find TM02: Dragon Claw (80 power, perfect accuracy).
  12. 12
    In this room, you can find the following Pokémon: Golbat (Very Common), Bagon (Common), and Solrock (Common). Bagon evolves into Shelgon at level 35 and Salamance at level 55. Wild Bagon may hold a Dragon Scale.
  13. 13
    Leave this room and surf south to find another platform with an entrance. Enter and pick up the PP Up.
  14. 14
    Return to the ladder you originally took to enter this room and take it.
  15. 15
    Hop across the purple ledges and go right until you find another ladder. Take it.
  16. 16
    Head south and west to find steps leading to a ladder. Take this ladder.
  17. 17
    In the small room, pick up TM23: Iron Tail (Steel-type move, decent accuracy, may raise Defense).
  18. 18
    Go through the entrance to find Steven in an alcove. Save before battling. It is recommended to have Pokémon in the Level 70-80 range.

The Battle with Steven:

Steven's Team:

  • Skarmory, Level 77 (Flying/Steel)
  • Claydol, Level 75 (Ground/Psychic)
  • Aggron, Level 76 (Rock/Steel)
  • Cradily, Level 76 (Grass/Rock)
  • Armaldo, Level 76 (Bug/Rock)
  • Metagross, Level 78 (Psychic/Steel)

Money: $4680

Tips
  • For Skarmory (Flying/Steel), use Electric or Fire-type moves as it has no physical weaknesses.
  • For Claydol (Ground/Psychic), Grass, Water, Ice, or Dark-type moves are effective. Be wary of Reflect and Light Screen; use Brick Break to remove them.
  • Aggron (Rock/Steel) takes quadruple damage from Ground and Fighting-type moves. Its special attacks are low, but watch out for Earthquake.
  • If you wish to battle Steven for practice, it is suggested to have your team in the 80s to avoid being severely beaten.
  • TM02: Dragon Claw
  • TM23: Iron Tail
  • PP Up
  • Opportunity to catch Bagon
  • Experience and money from trainer battles
  • $4680 from battling Steven

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