Route 116 is situated east of Rustboro City, leading to the entrance of Rusturf Tunnel. Trainers can be encountered by heading east through the tall grass, while a maze-like area on the northern side requires HM01 Cut to access additional trainers and obtainable items.
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| Usable Moves / Items for Navigation |
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| HM01 Cut |
Connecting Areas
| Exits from Route 116 | |
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| West: Rustboro City | East: Rusturf Tunnel |
Wild Pokemon
Route 116 (Grass)
| Tall Grass | |||||
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| Species | Zigzagoon | Whismur | Nincada | Taillow | Skitty |
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| Encounter Chance | 30% | 30% | 20% | 15% | 5% |
| Levels | Lv. 6-7 | Lv. 5-7 | Lv. 6-8 | Lv. 6-8 | Lv. 8 |
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| Species | Zigzagoon | Nincada | Skitty |
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| Encounter Chance | 60% | 35% | 5% |
| Levels | Lv. 4 | Lv. 4 | Lv. 4 |
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| Species | Eevee | Pidove | Joltik |
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| Encounter Chance | ??% | ??% | ??% |
| Levels | Lv. 8 | Lv. 8 | Lv. 8 |
Obtainable Items
| Item | Method | Exact Location |
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| Black Glasses (Hidden) | Near the bottom of the stairs, accessed by using the southern exit in Rusturf Tunnel |
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| Potion | North of a Youngster, northwest side of the route |
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| Repel | South of a Youngster, southwest side of the route |
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| X Sp. Atk | On a cliffside, east of Rusturf Tunnel’s entrance |
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| Repeat Ball | Gift from the Devon Researcher after delivering the Devon Parts, outside Rusturf Tunnel |
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| HP Up | On top of the cliff, accessed by using the southern exit in Rusturf Tunnel |
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| Ether |
On a ledge, far west side of the Rest House (Requires HM01 Cut) |
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| Chesto Berry ×6 |
On a Berry Tree, far west side of the Rest House (Requires HM01 Cut) |
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| Super Potion (Hidden) |
Among the trees, west of the Rest House (Requires HM01 Cut) |
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| Nest Ball |
Possible rematch reward for defeating Schoolkid Jerry or Schoolkid Karen (20% chance) (Requires HM01 Cut) |
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Trainers
| Youngster Joey | ||
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| Pokémon | Zigzagoon Lv. 7 | Machop Lv. 9 |
| Type | Normal | Fighting |
| Reward Money | 144 Poké Dollars | |
| Bug Catcher Jose | |||
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| Pokémon | Wurmple Lv. 7 | Silcoon Lv. 7 | Nincada Lv. 7 |
| Type | Bug | Bug | Bug / Ground |
| Reward Money | 112 Poké Dollars | ||
| Lass Janice | |
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| Pokémon | Marill Lv. 10 |
| Type | Water / Fairy |
| Reward Money | 160 Poké Dollars |
| Hiker Clark | ||
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| Pokémon | Geodude Lv. 8 | Geodude Lv. 10 |
| Type | Rock / Ground | Rock / Ground |
| Reward Money | 320 Poké Dollars | |
| Schoolkid Jerry | |
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| Pokémon | Ralts Lv. 10 |
| Type | Psychic / Fairy |
| Reward Money | 200 Poké Dollars |
| AreaNav Rematch Reward | Nest Ball (20% chance) |
| Schoolkid Karen | ||
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| Pokémon | Shroomish Lv. 8 | Whismur Lv. 8 |
| Type | Grass | Normal |
| Reward Money | 160 Poké Dollars | |
| AreaNav Rematch Reward | Nest Ball (20% chance) | |
