Route 106 Emerald · Route
Route 106 is the stretch of sea and sand on the west side of Dewford Town. The short beach you can walk from Dewford leads to the entrance of Granite Cave, where you deliver Mr. Stone's letter to Steven; the rest of the route is open water that needs Surf.
- Wild Pokémon
- 5
- Items
- 4
- Trainers
- 4
- HMs
- Surf
Connects to: Dewford Town · Granite Cave · Route 105
Route 106 on the Hoenn map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tentacool | WaterPoison | 5–35 | 60% |
 Wingull | Water | 10–30 | 35% |
 Pelipper | Water | 25–30 | 5% |
| Rod | Pokémon | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rod |  Magikarp | 5–10 | 70% |
| Tentacool | 5–10 | 30% | |
| Good Rod | Magikarp | 10–30 | 60% |
| Tentacool | 10–30 | 20% | |
 Wailmer | 10–30 | 20% | |
| Super Rod | Wailmer | 20–45 | 100% |
Chances are the game’s encounter slots (grass and caves 20/20/10/10/10/10/5/5/4/4/1/1, surfing, diving and Rock Smash 60/30/5/4/1, Old Rod 70/30, Good Rod 60/20/20, Super Rod 40/40/15/4/1). Emerald has no time-of-day encounters. Where to find every Pokémon.
Trainers
| Trainer | Pokémon | Prize |
|---|---|---|
 Swimmer♂Douglas | Tentacool 24Tentacool 24 | ¥192 |
 Swimmer♀Kyla | Wailmer 26 | ¥208 |
 FishermanElliot | Magikarp 10Tentacool 7Magikarp 10PokéNav rematches (4)Rematch 1 · ¥1,080 Tentacool 24 Gyarados 27Gyarados 27Rematch 2 · ¥1,160 Gyarados 29 Carvanha 26Tentacool 26Gyarados 29Rematch 3 · ¥1,240 Gyarados 31Carvanha 30 Tentacruel 30Gyarados 31Rematch 4 · ¥1,400 Gyarados 33 Sharpedo 33Gyarados 33Tentacruel 35 | ¥400 |
| FishermanNed | Tentacool 11 | ¥440 |
Prize money is four times the level of the trainer’s last Pokémon times the trainer class’s base rate (doubled in double battles). Trainers with rematches call you on the PokéNav’s Match Call when they want to battle again.
Items
| Item | How |
|---|---|
| Protein | Item ball |
| Poké Ball | Hidden |
| Stardust | Hidden |
| Heart Scale | Hidden |
Hidden items can be found with the Itemfinder.
Tips
- Walk west along the beach from Dewford to reach Granite Cave long before you can Surf.
- Fisherman Elliot (Magikarp 10, Tentacool 7, Magikarp 10, ¥400) can be registered in the PokéNav and has four rematch teams.
- Fishing here gives Magikarp (70%) and Tentacool (30%) on the Old Rod from Dewford; the Super Rod turns up only Wailmer (Lv20–45).
- Surfing encounters are Tentacool (60%), Wingull (35%) and Pelipper (5%), so pack an Electric-type if you plan to explore the water.
- Search the sand for hidden items: a Poké Ball, Stardust and a Heart Scale, plus a Protein in an item ball.
Walkthrough: Part 3: Rusturf Tunnel, Dewford Town and Granite Cave
FAQ
Where is Granite Cave in Pokémon Emerald?
Granite Cave opens off the beach on Route 106, a short walk west of Dewford Town; no HM is needed to reach it.
What Pokémon can you catch on Route 106?
There is no grass, so you only get water Pokémon: Tentacool, Wingull and Pelipper by Surfing, and Magikarp, Tentacool and Wailmer by fishing.
Do you need Surf for Route 106?
Only for the open water. The beach between Dewford and Granite Cave is walkable from the start.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 106 in Emerald?
5 species: Tentacool, Wingull, Pelipper, Magikarp, Wailmer.
Sources & picture credits
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against Bulbapedia and the game data. Wild Pokémon and encounter chances, items, trainers, rematch teams, gifts, trades and shops come from the pret/pokeemerald decompilation. Maps and sprites © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, archived from the Bulbagarden Archives; the Hoenn map is drawn from the game’s own PokéNav map graphics (listed on the image gallery).