Quick Guide
- Make your way to Mt. Pyre, accessible via Route 122.
- Reach the summit of Mt. Pyre and take on all Team Aqua/Magma Grunts and their Admin.
- After obtaining the Red/Blue Orb, fly back to Slateport City.
- Head to Slateport Harbor and defeat both Team Aqua/Magma Grunts there.
- Agree to help out Captain Stern to sail to Lilycove City.
- As you approach the Lilycove Department Store, prepare for a battle with your Rival.
Route 121
Route 121 spans horizontally, offering access to three new locations — the Safari Zone to the north, Route 122 to the south, and Lilycove City to the east.
As you venture eastward, you’ll come across a few Team Aqua/Magma Grunts who mention they’re going to Mt. Pyre.
Follow them there by heading south to the pier which leads to Route 122.
Wild Pokémon
| Route 121 (Tall Grass and Long Grass) | |||||
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| Species | Gloom | Linoone | Shuppet | Pelipper | Kecleon |
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| Encounter Chance | 30% | 30% | 30% | 5% | 5% |
| Levels | Lv. 28-30 | Lv. 28-30 | Lv. 27-29 | Lv. 30 | Lv. 30 |
Currently Obtainable Items
| Item | Method | Exact Location |
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| TM85 Dream Eater | Gift from a Street Thug, inside the Safari Zone building |  |
| Persim Berry x4 | On a Berry Tree, northwest side of the route |  |
| Aspear Berry x3 | On a Berry Tree, northwest side of the route |  |
| Rawst Berry x4 | On a Berry Tree, northwest side of the route |  |
| Zinc |
End of a path located west of the pier (Requires HM01 Cut) |
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| Max Repel | Southeast of the Safari Zone |  |
| Carbos | Inside the fenced area near a Gentleman, east side of the route |  |
| Shiny Stone |
North of a Pokéfan, northeast side of the route (Requires HM01 Cut) |
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| Nanab Berry x6 | On a Berry Tree, southeast side of the route |  |
| HP Up (Hidden) | Outside the lower fence, southwest side of the route |  |
| Nugget (Hidden) |
North of a Pokéfan, northeast side of the route (Requires HM01 Cut) |
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| Full Heal (Hidden) | East of a Pokéfan, northeast side of the route |  |
| Max Revive (Hidden) | South of Berry Trees, southeast side of the route |  |
The Safari Zone
To the right of where the Grunts were, about midway through Route 212, you’ll stumble upon the Safari Zone.
It’s a Pokémon preserve where you can catch a wide variety of Pokémon.
Unlike previous Safari Zones in older generations, you can enter this Safari Zone for free and catch Pokémon here for as long as you like.
Pokémon Center Lady
On the left side of the pier, you’ll find a wandering Pokémon Center employee. If you talk to her she’ll fully heal your team.
South Exit to Route 122
Continue south along the pier and you’ll soon reach Route 122.
Route 122
Route 122 is a brief water route where Mt. Pyre is located. It also features a southeast exit which leads to Route 123.
To proceed, use HM03 Surf and make your way to the southeast side of the route.
Wild Pokémon
| Route 122 (Surfing) | |||
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| Species | Tentacool | Wingull | Pelipper |
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| Encounter Chance | 65% | 30% | 5% |
| Levels | Lv. 20-25 | Lv. 25 | Lv. 25-30 |
| Route 122 (Fishing – Good Rod) | |||
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| Species | Magikarp | Tentacool | Wailmer |
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| Encounter Chance | 60% | 35% | 5% |
| Levels | Lv. 25 | Lv. 25 | Lv. 25 |
South Exit to Mt. Pyre (Interior)
Soon enough, you’ll spot the entrance to Mt. Pyre’s interior that’s located at the mountain’s base.
Mt. Pyre (Interior)
Mt. Pyre is a Pokémon memorial site consisting of three sections:
- Interior – The multi-level mausoleum you’re currently inside of.
- Exterior – A winding trail leading to the summit, located outside the mountain.
- Summit – Ruins of ancient buildings where the Red Orb and Blue Orb can be found.
Continue by going up to the mausoleum’s third floor and find the exit to the exterior.
Wild Pokémon
| Mt. Pyre – Interior | ||
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| Species | Shuppet | Duskull |
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| Encounter Chance | 70% | 30% |
| Levels | Lv. 28-31 | Lv. 28-31 |
Currently Obtainable Items
| Item | Method | Exact Location |
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| Cleanse Tag | 1F, Gift from an Expert on the southwestern side |  |
| Ultra Ball | 1F, southwest corner |  |
| Super Repel | 2F, east of the stairs from the first floor |  |
| Sea Incense | 3F, southeast corner |  |
| Lax Incense | 3F, south of a Hex Maniac |  |
| TM30 Shadow Ball | 4F, middle of the shrine |  |
| Medichamite | 4F, northeast corner |  |
Exit 3F to Mt. Pyre (Exterior)
On the third floor, go down the narrow hallway to the south to reach Mt. Pyre’s Exterior section.
Mt. Pyre (Exterior)
Once you’re outside, follow the long and winding path.
Climb up a series of stairs and continue along this path to reach the summit of Mt. Pyre.
Wild Pokémon
| Mt. Pyre – Exterior (Tall Grass) | ||||
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| Species | Meditite | Shuppet | Vulpix | Wingull |
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| Encounter Chance | 40% | 40% | 15% | 5% |
| Levels | Lv. 28-31 | Lv. 28-31 | Lv. 29-31 | Lv. 30 |
Currently Obtainable Items
| Item | Method | Exact Location |
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| TM61 Will-O-Wisp | On a cliffside, south of the summit entrance |  |
| Max Potion | North end of the path, east of the summit entrance |  |
| Max Ether (Hidden) | On a gravestone, southwest of the summit entrance |  |
| Ultra Ball (Hidden) | On a gravestone, west of the summit entrance |  |
Mt. Pyre (Summit)
You’ll see some Team Aqua/Magma Grunts stationed nearby as you climb to the top of Mt. Pyre.
Defeat them in battle to ascend the stairs and confront Team Aqua/Magma’s Leader.
Wild Pokémon
| Mt. Pyre – Summit (Tall Grass) | ||||
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| Species | Meditite | Shuppet | Vulpix | Chimecho |
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| Encounter Chance | 40% | 40% | 15% | 5% |
| Levels | Lv. 28-31 | Lv. 28-31 | Lv. 29-31 | Lv. 30 |
Currently Obtainable Items
| Item | Method | Exact Location |
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| Banettite | Near the ruins, southeast side of the area |  |
| Zinc (Hidden) | On the southwest gravestone, west side of the area |  |
| Carbos (Hidden) | Middle of the ruins, northwest side of the area |  |
| Rare Candy (Hidden) | On the east gravestone, northeast side of the area |  |
| Dire Hit (Hidden) | Middle of the ruins, northeast side of the area |  |
Team Aqua/Magma Admin Battle
Upon reaching the peak, a cutscene unfolds where Team Aqua/Magma’s leader steals the Red/Blue Orb and swiftly leaves. But he’ll leave one of his Admins behind to prevent you from going after him.
This time, you’ll have to battle Aqua Admin Matt or Magma Admin Courtney.
If you’re playing Alpha Sapphire:
| Team Aqua Admin Matt | |
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| Pokémon | Carvanha Lv.38 |
| Type | Water / Dark |
| Ability | Rough Skin |
| Held Item | None |
If you’re playing Omega Ruby:
| Team Magma Admin Courtney | |
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| Pokémon | Camerupt Lv.38 |
| Type | Fire / Ground |
| Ability | Solid Rock |
| Held Item | None |
Obtaining the Red/Blue Orb
After Team Aqua/Magma departs for Slateport City, the elders in Mt. Pyre will entrust you with the Red Orb or Blue Orb (depending which version you’re playing).
Flying Back to Slateport City
After the cutscene concludes, use Fly to return to Slateport City.
From the city’s Pokémon Center, head northeast towards Slateport Harbor to start another cutscene.
Team Aqua/Magma Grunt Battle
You’ll encounter Team Aqua/Magma once again when you enter Slateport Harbor with Captain Stern.
Following a brief cutscene where their Leader takes off and steals a submarine to their hideout, you’ll need to battle two Grunts.
After defeating both of them, Captain Stern will ask for your help in pursuing Team Aqua/Magma.
If you say “Yes”, he’ll take you to Lilycove City. You can say “No” for now if you want to stay in Slateport City.
Lilycove City
Lilycove City is the second-largest city in Hoenn.
Even without a Gym, the city boasts numerous points of interest that are worth exploring. Notably, it includes Hoenn’s largest shop, the Lilycove Department Store.
On the city’s east side, you’ll find the open sea, granting access to all the water routes in east Hoenn. But the water routes remain blocked until you progress further in the main story.
To proceed with the main story, you’ll need to head northeast toward Team Aqua/Magma’s Hideout.
Wild Pokémon
| Lilycove City (Surfing) | |||
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| Species | Tentacool | Wingull | Pelipper |
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| Encounter Chance | 65% | 3 | % 5% |
| Levels | Lv. 20-25 | Lv. 20 | Lv. 25-30 |
| Lilycove City (Fishing – Good Rod) | |||
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| Species | Magikarp | Tentacool | Wailmer |
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| Encounter Chance | 60% | 35% | 5% |
| Levels | Lv. 25 | Lv. 25 | Lv. 25 |
Currently Obtainable Items
| Item | Method | Exact Location |
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| Altarianite | Gift from a Collector for showing him an Altaria, outside the Contest Spectacular Trainer Fan Club |  |
| TM44 (Rest) | Gift from a man in the easternmost house |  |
| TM88 (Sleep Talk) | Gift from a man in the easternmost house (after obtaining TM44) |  |
| Poké Flute | Gift from a Black Belt, inside the easternmost house |  |
| Max Repel | Northwest of the lighthouse, southeast side of the city |  |
| Heart Scale (Hidden) | On a large rock, southern side of the beach |  |
| Poké Ball (Hidden) | On a rock, east side of the beach |  |
| PP Up (Hidden) | On a large rock, near Team Aqua/Magma’s Hideout |  |
Rival Battle #4
As you climb the stairs near the city’s Pokémon Center, your Rival will appear and challenge you to another battle. This time, your Rival has become significantly stronger, boasting four fully-evolved Pokémon.
If you picked Treecko:
| Your Rival | ||||
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| Pokémon | Swellow Lv.37 | Wailord Lv.37 | Breloom Lv.37 | Blaziken Lv.39 |
| Type | Normal / Flying | Water | Grass / Fighting | Fire / Fighting |
| Ability | Guts | Water Veil | Effect Spore | Blaze |
| Held Item | None | None | None | None |
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If you picked Torchic:
| Your Rival | ||||
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| Pokémon | Swellow Lv.37 | Breloom Lv.37 | Magcargo Lv.37 | Swampert Lv.39 |
| Type | Normal / Flying | Grass / Fighting | Fire / Rock | Water / Ground |
| Ability | Guts | Effect Spore | Magma Armor | Torrent |
| Held Item | None | None | None | None |
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If you picked Mudkip:
| Your Rival | ||||
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| Pokémon | Swellow Lv.37 | Magcargo Lv.37 | Wailord Lv.37 | Sceptile Lv.39 |
| Type | Normal / Flying | Fire / Rock | Water | Grass |
| Ability | Guts | Magma Armor | Water Veil | Overgrow |
| Held Item | None | None | None | None |
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Lilycove Department Store
The Lilycove Department Store is a multi-level PokéMart located on the north side of Lilycove City.
Inside, there are six different floors, each offering the following items and services:
| Floor | Services / Items Sold |
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| 1F – Service Counter and Lottery Center | Lottery Corner, Elevator |
| 2F – Trainers’ Zone | Poké Balls, Potions, Repels and other items. |
| 3F – Battle Collection | Vitamins, Battle Items |
| 4F – TM Counter | TMs |
| 5F – Decoration Floor | Secret Base Decorations |
| 6F – Rooftop Plaza | Vending Machine, Decorations Shop (Saturdays only) |
The Move Deleter
Located to the right of the Department Store in Lilycove City is the Move Deleter’s house. Inside, you can have any move removed from your Pokémon’s moveset.
This is particularly handy for getting rid of HMs, which can’t normally be deleted or replaced by other moves.
Lilycove Museum – Decoration Shop
On the left side of the Department Store is the Lilycove Museum, showcasing Pokémon-themed artwork.
Inside, a Kindler will offer to sell you three different Secret Base decorations, each priced at 100,000 Pokédollars.
Lilycove Contest Hall
Just like in Fallarbor Town, Lilycove City has its own Contest Hall if you’re interested in participating in a Pokémon Contest.
Memory Girl
Right outside the Pokémon Center you’ll encounter the Memory Girl NPC. Talk to her, and she’ll tell you about the memories of a particular Pokémon in your party.
Free Random Berry
In the northeast part of the city, a Gentleman will randomly give you one of the following berries once per day:
- Aspear Berry
- Cheri Berry
- Chesto Berry
- Leppa Berry
- Lum Berry
- Oran Berry
- Pecha Berry
- Persim Berry
- Rawst Berry
- Sitrus Berry
Northeast Exit to Team Aqua/Magma’s Hideout
After defeating your rival, the path to Team Aqua/Magma’s hideout should now be open. This is where you’ll need to go next to advance the storyline.
So go to the northeastern part of the city where you’ll discover a large cove leading to Team Aqua/Magma’s Hideout. Use Surf to go through the entrance.
