Appendix:Emerald walkthrough/Section 2: Difference between revisions

Now that you are in [[Rustboro City]], you can challenge the first Gym in this region. But first, there's a lot of exploring 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}}. In the house right next to the Gym, there is a guy who will [[trade]] you his {{p|Seedot}} (nicknamed Dots) for a {{p|Ralts}}. It's useful, if you want to complete your Pokédex; less useful until you get to the Move Relearner, and excellent as a {{p|Shiftry}}. 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. It's important that you get the HM in order to continue with your adventure. However, you can't use it outside of battle until you get the {{Badge|Stone}}. Slightly northeast of the Pokémon Center is the Trainers' School, where you can read 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.

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 to defeat the {{type|Rock}} Pokémon here, and {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Lotad}}/{{p|Lombre}}, 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, and having your team trained to Level 15 or higher is highly recommended. If you're ready, enter the Gym.

Roxanne's two identical {{p|Geodude}} shouldn't give you a problem, although they can annoy you by boosting their already high Defense with {{m|Defense Curl}}. {{m|Rock Throw}} and {{m|Rock Tomb}} can hit Treecko hard, due to its weak Defense. One hit with the move {{m|Absorb}} or {{m|Water Gun}} will take Geodude out. {{p|Nosepass}} will be a threat— it knows {{m|Block}} to prevent you from switching out your Pokémon, {{m|Tackle}} and Rock Tomb to attack, and {{m|Harden}} to raise its incredibly high Defense. It is also holding an [[Oran]] Berry, so it can heal itself. 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}}.