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A '''sea route''' or '''water route''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|水道|すいどう}}''' ''water route'') is a term used to describe a route in the Pokémon world that is almost completely made up of water. They can be traversed only by {{m|Surf}}ing on the back of a Pokémon or by using a marine vehicle such as a boat. The style of sea routes has changed very little since [[Generation I]]. Sea routes are typically long in length and are located in the ocean. They are also densely populated with Trainers, particularly {{tc|Swimmer}}s with {{type|Water}} Pokémon, and many [[wild Pokémon|wild]] Water-type Pokémon. Rocks are usually present as barriers. Depending on the route, there may be islands that allow Trainers to rest or obtain items. Some regions have unique challenges to be faced on sea routes such as {{m|whirlpool}}s or {{m|dive}} spots.

Sea routes have been present in every generation, and traversing them is usually required to complete the game. In all main series games except {{game|Black and White|s}}, Surf is required to reach at least one [[Gym]] and the [[Pokémon League]].