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Wallace

Wallace character artwork
Sootopolis Gym Leader and Water specialist · Sootopolis City

Wallace runs the eighth Gym in Ruby and Sapphire. His Water team is the last badge challenge after the Cave of Origin story crisis.

  • Story: He helps connect the Sootopolis crisis to the Cave of Origin, then faces the player for the Rain Badge. Steven remains Champion in these original versions.
  • In the game: His five-Pokémon Gym team ends with level 43 Milotic. Whiscash is immune to Electric attacks, while Milotic uses recovery and status tactics; bring suitable coverage.

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: Character artwork; appearance may reflect a different release.

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Wallace original Ruby and Sapphire trainer sprite

Wallace

Sootopolis City Gym · Gym 8

Water

Rain Badge · TM03 Water Pulse

Badge field move: Waterfall, after obtaining the HM.

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

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

Story Gym battle5 Pokémon

Whiscash original Ruby and Sapphire battle sprite

Whiscash

Lv. 42
WaterGround
Ability
Oblivious
Held item
None

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