Route 115 Emerald · Route
Route 115 is the coastal route north of Rustboro City, leading up to the other entrance of Meteor Falls. Only a short stretch of beach is reachable early; most of it opens up once you come out of Meteor Falls or return with Surf.
- Wild Pokémon
- 9
- Items
- 7
- Trainers
- 10
- Berry trees
- 5
- HMs
- Surf, Rock Smash
Connects to: Meteor Falls · Route 114 · Rustboro City · Terra Cave
Route 115 on the Hoenn map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
 Taillow | Normal | 23–25 | 40% |
 Swablu | Normal | 23–25 | 30% |
 Jigglypuff | Normal | 24–25 | 10% |
 Swellow | Normal | 25 | 10% |
 Wingull | Water | 24–26 | 10% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
 ExpertTimothy |  Hariyama 27PokéNav rematches (4)Rematch 1 · ¥1,320 Hariyama 33Rematch 2 · ¥1,440 Hariyama 36Rematch 3 · ¥1,560 Hariyama 39Rematch 4 · ¥1,680 Hariyama 42 | ¥1,080 |
 Black BeltNob |  Machop 19PokéNav rematches (4)Rematch 1 · ¥864  Machoke 27Rematch 2 · ¥928 Machop 29Machoke 29Rematch 3 · ¥992 Machop 31Machoke 31Machoke 31Rematch 4 · ¥1,056 Machop 33Machoke 33Machoke 33 Machamp 33 | ¥608 |
 Battle GirlCyndy |  Meditite 18 Makuhita 18PokéNav rematches (4)Rematch 1 · ¥624 Meditite 26Makuhita 26Rematch 2 · ¥696 Meditite 29Makuhita 29Rematch 3 · ¥768  Medicham 32Hariyama 32Rematch 4 · ¥840 Medicham 35Hariyama 35 | ¥432 |
| Black BeltKoichi | Machop 24Machoke 28 | ¥896 |
 CollectorHector |  Zangoose 18 Seviper 18 | ¥1,080 |
 TriathleteKyra |  Doduo 26 Dodrio 26 | ¥1,040 |
 Ninja BoyJaiden |  Ninjask 26 Gulpin 26 | ¥312 |
| Battle GirlHelene | Meditite 26Makuhita 26 | ¥624 |
 PsychicAlix |  Kadabra 26 Kirlia 26 | ¥624 |
| PsychicMarlene | Meditite 18 Spoink 18 | ¥432 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Super Potion | Item ball |
| TM01 Focus Punch | Item ball |
| Iron | Item ball |
| Great Ball | Item ball |
| PP Up | Item ball |
| Heal Powder | Item ball |
| Heart Scale | Hidden |
Hidden items can be found with the Itemfinder.
Tips
- TM01 Focus Punch is on the northern part of the route, which needs Surf to reach.
- Jigglypuff (10%) and Swellow (10%) can be caught in the grass alongside Taillow and Swablu.
- Expert Timothy, Black Belt Nob and Battle Girl Cyndy each have four PokéNav rematches.
- Rock Smash opens a ledge with a Great Ball, and there is a hidden Heart Scale on the beach.
- After the Hall of Fame this is one of the routes where Terra Cave can appear during a reported drought.
Walkthrough: Part 9: Surfing the Western Seas and New Mauville
FAQ
Where do you get TM01 Focus Punch in Pokémon Emerald?
On Route 115, north of Rustboro City. You need Surf to reach the northern section where it lies.
Where can you catch Jigglypuff in Emerald?
In the tall grass on Route 115, at a 10% rate.
How do you get to Meteor Falls from Rustboro?
Head north up Route 115; the far end connects to Meteor Falls, although you will usually first enter from Route 114.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 115 in Emerald?
9 species: Taillow, Swablu, Jigglypuff, Swellow, Wingull, Tentacool, 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).