Appendix:Emerald walkthrough/Section 2: Difference between revisions

==Choosing your team==

As fighting with only one Pokémon can be very difficult, you should use a team. Your team should be comprehensive, strong and well-trained, with all Pokémon at about the same level. In order to be successful, you will want at least five Pokémon. Do not rush to catch five [[Pokémon]], but when you are at the [[Pokémon League]], you should have six Pokémon. You can complete your team on your own, with your own ideas, or use the suggestions shown below.

==Route 104 (South side)==

[[File:Route 104.png|right|thumb|150px|Route 104]]

==Petalburg Woods==

Petalburg Woods isn't hard to navigate through, which may surprise you if you've played other games featuring more [[Viridian Forest|comp]][[Ilex Forest|lex]] [[Eterna Forest|for]][[Pinwheel Forest|ests]]. Go eastward (there is a {{DL|Potion|Potion}} [[Itemfinder|hidden]] in the tall grass) and get out through the second exit. Pick up the {{Ball|Poké}} and come back to the forest. Now head westward, and defeat the trainer. Take the {{DL|Status ailment healing item|Parlyz Heal}} and look for the hidden Potion. After going east and encountering a Trainer

 

Eventually, you will see a man getting attacked by [[Team Aqua Grunt|someone who is up to no good]]. You will have to rescue the man by defeating the guy attacking him. Once defeated, the Team Aqua grunt will run away, and the man will thank you gratefully and reward you with a {{DL|Poké Ball|Great Ball}}. Afterwards you can use the north exit to reach the north side of Route 104. You might want to catch a {{p|Shroomish}} here, especially if your starter was {{p|Torchic}}. The [[Roxanne|first]] [[Gym Leader]] you will face is a {{type2|Rock}} specialist. Shroomish evolves into the powerful {{t|Grass}}/{{t|Fighting}}-type Pokémon {{p|Breloom}} at Level 23, so you really should consider it for your team.

The rest of the trip is simple. After you get out of the Petalburg Woods, you'll find yourself in the northern part of Route 104. All it will take is a short walk to reach {{ci|Rustboro}} City. The north end of Route 104 is similar to the southern end, except with more trainers and items found here. Near the entrance is a Flower Shop. Talk to the girl in the back to receive the {{DL|List of key items in Generation III||Wailmer Pail}}, which is a key item that allows you to water Berries in order to grow more than usual from their plants. The girl to the left will give you one random berry each day.

==Rustboro City==

Now that you are in [[Rustboro City]] you can challenge the first Gym in this region. There are a lot of things to do in this city. The largest building, which is the [[Devon Corporation]] building, is mostly inaccessible right now. Later, scientists can revive [[Root Fossil]]s into {{p|Lileep}} and [[Claw Fossil]]s into {{p|Anorith}}. Right next to the Gym, there is a guy who will [[trade]] you his {{p|Seedot}} (nicknamed Dots) for a {{p|Ralts}}. The building that is located slightly west of the [[Pokémon Center]] belongs to the Cutter who will give you {{HM|01|Cut}} when you talk to him. All you need to do to use it outside of battle is beat the Gym Leader here. Also, slightly northeast of the Pokémon Center is the Trainers' School, where you can learn about [[Status ailment]]s on the blackboard. If you talk to the teacher you will receive the {{DL|In-battle effect item|Quick Claw}} which occasionally allows a Pokémon to attack first during a turn in battle. Also, you can find [[Scott]] inside the building around the lower-left corner who tells you that he is searching for talented trainers and where to find Cut.

==Rustboro Gym==

You are now free to take your first and easiest Gym challenge! If you have {{p|Treecko}} or {{p|Mudkip}} it should be a breeze do defeat the {{type2|Rock}} Pokémon here, and {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Lotad}}, and Shroomish can help you if you chose {{p|Torchic}}. '''Be aware that the highest-leveled Pokémon here is Level 15 and can be dangerous.''' You will want plenty of [[Potion]]s.

You can avoid the Trainers if you wish, but they're easy to defeat if you trained enough, and a few extra Exp. Points never hurt anyone. Be warned— from here on out, there will be an actual puzzle in every Gym, and more Trainers.

Once you defeat Roxanne, you will receive the {{Badge|Stone}} which will help promote growth in the {{Stat|Attack}} stat of your Pokémon and also allow you to use the {{HM|01|Cut}} outside of battle. She will also give you {{TM|39|Rock Tomb}}.

After receiving your Stone Badge and walking out of the Gym, you will see another [[Team Aqua|Aqua Grunt]], this time coming out of the Devon Corporation building. He will run off to {{rt|116|Hoenn}}, so use the nearby east exit to head there. The north exit leads to {{rt|115|Hoenn}}, but there is no use going there right now.

==Route 116==

Now on Route 116, head east and you will eventually find the entrance to the [[Rusturf Tunnel]] is. Along the way you can go for the berries at the top of the hill, with a few Trainers including a few potential double battles. You will need {{m|Cut}} to get to the berries. Fighting all of the Trainers is recommended— training is valuable.

When you reach the cave entrance, if you communicate with the man by the house, you will learn that the tunnel was originally planned to connect Rustboro City to [[Verdanturf Town]]. However, the project was canceled due to the fact that the construction equipment was disturbing the wild Pokémon that live in the tunnel. Enter the cave.

==Rusturf Tunnel==

[[File:RusturfTunnel.png|right|thumb|200px|The Rusturf Tunnel]]

The Aqua Grunt you encountered before has fled into the [[Rusturf Tunnel]] and will disturb the wild Pokémon unless if he is stopped. You will also meet [[Mr. Briney]], a former sailor and owner of the house you passed earlier on Route 104's south side. His precious {{p|Wingull}}, [[Peeko]], has been stolen by the Aqua Grunt. Once you defeat the grunt, he will give back the stolen {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Devon Goods}} and run off. Mr. Briney will then show up, happy to have his Peeko back, and will leave telling you that if you need help you can visit him in his cottage on Route 104. Return to Rustboro City.