Starting at what is later revealed to be the westernmost of two southern entrances, the player is led on a winding path through many patches of grass. The tall trees cast an eternal shadow over the ground, but it is still possible to see. It is dark enough, however, that other travelers have had the misfortune to drop and lose their items on the ground. It is possible to find these without technological assistance, but the Itemfinder makes searching a great deal easier.
The Petalburg Woods are abundant with wild Pokémon. Many low-leveled Bug-type Pokémon make it their home and can commonly be encountered in tall grass, but there are rarer Pokémon here as well. Slakoth and Shroomish can only be found within the confines of the forest. These rare Pokémon are often sought by collectors in nearby Rustboro City.
Near the northern exit to Route 104, a pair of saplings block a forked path to the east. When HM01 (Cut) has been obtained, and the RustboroGym LeaderRoxanne defeated in battle the bushes may be temporarily cleared. This allows access to the easternmost half of the forest.
The first time the player traverses the woods they travel north. On this trip, they encounter a Devon Corporation employee being attacked by a Grunt of Team MagmaROR/Team AquaSEAS, who requests assistance. Once the Grunt is defeated, the man will reward the player with a Great BallRSE or the Exp. ShareORAS, before making his way back to his company headquarters.
In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire only, the Moss Rock is located here.
In a small recess between two trees east of the northern exit and west of the girl who gives a Miracle Seed (requires Cut) (hidden) (regrows occasionallyORAS)
Down the second ledge on the eastern side of the forest, by the southwest corner of the first patch of tall grass (requires Cut) (hidden) (regrows occasionallyORAS)
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
Trainers with a PokéNav by their names will be registered in the Trainer's Eyes or Match Call function after the first battle, and may have a rematch with the player with higher-level Pokémon.
Trainers with a PokéNav by their names will be registered in the Trainer's Eyes or Match Call function after the first battle, and may have a rematch with the player with higher-level Pokémon.
Trainers with a PokéNav by their names will be registered in the Trainer's Eyes or Match Call function after the first battle, and may have a rematch with the player with higher-level Pokémon.
Trainer Tips
TRAINER TIPS
Any POKéMON that appears even once
in a battle is awarded EXP Points.
To raise a weak POKéMON, put it at the
left of the team list.
As soon as a battle starts, switch it
out. It will earn EXP Points without
being exposed to any harm.
TRAINER TIPS
In addition to Hit Points [HP], POKéMON
have Power Points [PP] that are used to
make moves during battle.
If a POKéMON runs out of PP, it must be
taken to a POKéMON CENTER.
In Lombre Larceny, Team Aqua members Matt, Shelly and Amber fled into Petalburg Woods after stealing the Devon Parts from Mr. Stone. Giving chase were Sapphire, Gabby and Ty. The latter two were drowned by Shelly's newly-evolved Ludicolo, however, Sapphire's Chic eventually defeated it. Sapphire eventually dragged Mr. Stone, Gabby and Ty out of the woods; by that time, all had regained consciousness, only for Mr. Stone to pass out again.
Trivia
This is the only forest area to have three exit points.
This is one of the few locations in the Hoenn region to have cloudy weather.
