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Roxanne

Roxanne character artwork
Rustboro Gym Leader · Rustboro City

Roxanne is a Rock specialist who values study and practical battle experience. Her Gym is the first badge challenge on the main Hoenn route.

  • Story: Defeating her earns the Stone Badge and TM39 Rock Tomb. The nearby Devon and Rusturf Tunnel events continue the journey afterward.
  • In the game: Her original team is Geodude at level 14 and Nosepass at level 15. Water, Grass and other appropriate coverage help, but account for Nosepass’s greater durability.

Story spoilers.

Pokémon Ruby / Sapphire · Game Boy Advance · 2002 · Original Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version for Game Boy Advance. Version-specific encounters and story roles are labelled. · Picture: Original Game Boy Advance-era trainer sprite.

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Roxanne original Ruby and Sapphire trainer sprite

Roxanne

Rustboro City Gym · Gym 1

Rock

Stone Badge · TM39 Rock Tomb

Badge field move: Cut, after obtaining the HM.

Original Ruby and Sapphire story Gym battle. Gym Leader rematches are not available in these versions.

Trainer bag items: Potion, Potion. These are separate from Pokémon held items.

Story Gym battle2 Pokémon

Geodude original Ruby and Sapphire battle sprite

Geodude

Lv. 14
RockGround
Ability
Rock Head
Held item
None
Nosepass original Ruby and Sapphire battle sprite

Nosepass

Lv. 15Ace
Rock
Ability
Sturdy
Held item
None

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