Phase 3 Hoenn route manual
Pokemon Ruby Sapphire Dynamo Badge Guide
Dynamo Badge Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire Dynamo Badge guide: Slateport, Oceanic Museum, Route 110 rival battle, Mauville City, Rock Smash, Wally, and Wattson counters.
Phase 3 Dynamo Badge Slateport, Route 110, Mauville, Rock Smash, and Wattson. 03 / 10 
Catch checklist
Obtainable Pokemon
New Pokemon you can realistically add during this phase of the original Pokemon Ruby and Pokemon Sapphire route.
#0309 Electrike electric Ruby & Sapphire Route 110 Grass encounter 
#0311 Plusle electric Ruby & Sapphire Route 110 Grass encounter More common in Sapphire, rarer in Ruby. 
#0312 Minun electric Ruby & Sapphire Route 110 Grass encounter More common in Ruby, rarer in Sapphire. 
#0043 Oddish grasspoison Ruby & Sapphire Route 110 / Route 117 Grass encounter 
#0316 Gulpin poison Ruby & Sapphire Route 110 Grass encounter 
#0315 Roselia grasspoison Ruby & Sapphire Route 117 Grass encounter 
#0183 Marill water Ruby & Sapphire Route 117 Grass encounter 
#0313 Volbeat bug Ruby & Sapphire Route 117 Grass encounter Version rates differ between Ruby and Sapphire. 
#0314 Illumise bug Ruby & Sapphire Route 117 Grass encounter Version rates differ between Ruby and Sapphire. 
#0283 Surskit bugwater Ruby & Sapphire Route 117 Rare grass encounter Dewford to Mauville City. This phase covers Slateport, the Oceanic Museum story event, Route 110’s rival battle, Mauville’s key unlocks, Wally, and Wattson.
Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire optimal walkthrough
Slateport City -> Mauville City Gym (Wattson).
Route Map
Phase 3 has the first real difficulty spike. The Route 110 rival fight and Wattson both punish teams that coasted on one starter.
Phase Sections
This phase now works like the newer walkthroughs: keep this page as the phase index, then open each section page for the deeper route, boss, item, encounter, and cleanup details.
Sail from Dewford to Slateport when Steven's letter is delivered. Route 109's beach trainers are optional, but you should clear them for money and experience.
Section 2 Oceanic MuseumThe museum is blocked by your version's villain team until you trigger the shipyard step.
Section 3 Route 110Route 110 is one of the best midgame encounter routes because Electrike appears here.
Section 4 Mauville CityMauville is a utility hub. Get a Bike from Rydel's Cycles. The Mach Bike is faster and required for some slopes; the Acro Bike handles tricks and rails.
Section 5 Gym Strategy - Wattson, The Electric LeaderWattson uses Magnemite Lv. 22, Voltorb Lv. 20, and Magneton Lv. 23. His reward is the Dynamo Badge and TM34 Shock Wave.
Section 6 Phase 3 Resources And ChecklistTeam Recommendations Role Best picks for Wattson Why it matters --- --- --- Hard counter Marshtomp Ground typing ignores Electric attacks Ground backup Geodude Resists Normal hits.
Section Planner
| Order | Section | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Route 109 And Slateport Beach | Sail from Dewford to Slateport when Steven’s letter is delivered. Route 109’s beach trainers are optional, but you should clear them for money and experience. |
| 2 | Oceanic Museum | The museum is blocked by your version’s villain team until you trigger the shipyard step. |
| 3 | Route 110 | Route 110 is one of the best midgame encounter routes because Electrike appears here. |
| 4 | Mauville City | Mauville is a utility hub. Get a Bike from Rydel’s Cycles. The Mach Bike is faster and required for some slopes; the Acro Bike handles tricks and rails. |
| 5 | Gym Strategy - Wattson, The Electric Leader | Wattson uses Magnemite Lv. 22, Voltorb Lv. 20, and Magneton Lv. 23. His reward is the Dynamo Badge and TM34 Shock Wave. |
| 6 | Phase 3 Resources And Checklist | Team Recommendations Role Best picks for Wattson Why it matters --- --- --- Hard counter Marshtomp Ground typing ignores Electric attacks Ground backup Geodude Resists Normal hits. |
Phase Checklist
- Open each section page in order before treating this phase as complete.
- Use the route map above as the high-level path, then use section pages for the deeper tables and boss notes.
- Check the final resources and checklist section before advancing to the next phase.
Wild Pokemon
Route 110
| Pokemon | Versions | Method & Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Electrike
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Ruby & Sapphire | Grass 30% | The main Electric pickup before Winona and the water-heavy back half. |
Zigzagoon
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Ruby & Sapphire | Grass 20% | Available in the listed area during this phase. |
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Gulpin
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Ruby & Sapphire | Grass 15% | Bulky Poison utility and status support. |
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Minun
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Ruby only | Grass 15% | Available in the listed area during this phase. |
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Plusle
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Sapphire only | Grass 15% | Available in the listed area during this phase. |
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Oddish
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Ruby & Sapphire | Grass 10% | Available in the listed area during this phase. |
Wingull
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Ruby & Sapphire | Grass 8% | Available in the listed area during this phase. |
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Plusle
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Ruby only | Grass 2% | Available in the listed area during this phase. |
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Minun
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Sapphire only | Grass 2% | Available in the listed area during this phase. |
Wild Pokemon
Route 117
| Pokemon | Versions | Method & Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Roselia
|
Ruby & Sapphire | Grass 30% | Strong special Grass/Poison utility for the middle game. |
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Zigzagoon
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Ruby & Sapphire | Grass 30% | Available in the listed area during this phase. |
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Illumise
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Ruby only | Grass 18% | Available in the listed area during this phase. |
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Volbeat
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Sapphire only | Grass 18% | Available in the listed area during this phase. |
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Marill
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Ruby & Sapphire | Grass 10% | Available in the listed area during this phase. |
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Oddish
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Ruby & Sapphire | Grass 10% | Available in the listed area during this phase. |
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Surskit
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Ruby & Sapphire | Grass 1% | Available in the listed area during this phase. |
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Volbeat
|
Ruby only | Grass 1% | Available in the listed area during this phase. |
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Illumise
|
Sapphire only | Grass 1% | Available in the listed area during this phase. |
Wild Pokemon
Old Rod Cleanup
The Old Rod from Dewford lets you backfill simple water encounters before pushing farther north.
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