Route 108 Emerald · Route
Route 108 is an open-sea route between Route 107 and Route 109, best known as the location of the Abandoned Ship. You reach it by Surfing, and the wreck in the middle of the route is where you later search for the Scanner that Captain Stern needs.
- Wild Pokémon
- 5
- Items
- 2
- Trainers
- 6
- HMs
- Surf, Dive
Connects to: Abandoned Ship · Route 107 · Route 109
Route 108 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♂Jerome |  Tentacruel 26 | ¥208 |
 Swimmer♀Tara |  Horsea 25 Marill 25 | ¥200 |
| Swimmer♂Matthew |  Carvanha 26 | ¥208 |
| Swimmer♀Missy |  Goldeen 26 | ¥208 |
 CooltrainerCarolina |  Manectric 24 Swellow 24Manectric 24 | ¥1,152 |
 SailorCory | Wingull 24 Machop 24Tentacool 24PokéNav rematches (4)Rematch 1 · ¥960 Wingull 30Machop 30Tentacool 30Rematch 2 · ¥1,024 Pelipper 32Machop 32Tentacool 32Rematch 3 · ¥1,088 Pelipper 34Machop 34Tentacruel 34Rematch 4 · ¥1,152 Pelipper 36 Machoke 36Tentacruel 36 | ¥768 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Star Piece | Item ball |
| Rare Candy | Hidden |
Hidden items can be found with the Itemfinder.
Tips
- The Abandoned Ship sits on this route; fully exploring its flooded lower rooms needs Dive, so expect to come back after the Mind Badge.
- Pick up the Star Piece item ball and look for a hidden Rare Candy while you Surf.
- Cooltrainer Carolina (Manectric 24, Swellow 24, Manectric 24) pays ¥1152; bring a Ground-type for her two Manectric.
- Sailor Cory (Wingull 24, Machop 24, Tentacool 24, ¥768) has four PokéNav rematches.
- Wild encounters match the other western sea routes: Tentacool, Wingull and Pelipper on the surface.
Walkthrough: Part 9: Surfing the Western Seas and New Mauville
FAQ
Where is the Abandoned Ship in Pokémon Emerald?
It is on Route 108, in the sea between Route 107 and Route 109. Surf there from Slateport's beach on Route 109 or from Dewford.
Is there a Rare Candy on Route 108?
Yes, a hidden Rare Candy is on the route, along with a Star Piece in an item ball.
What do you need to explore the Abandoned Ship fully?
Surf to reach it and Dive for the submerged parts inside, where you find the Scanner and several room keys.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 108 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).