Littleroot Town Ruby & Sapphire · Town
Littleroot Town is your hometown and the place the game begins. You move in from Johto, meet your neighbor and rival, Brendan or May, and visit Professor Birch's lab, where you get the Pokédex after your first rival battle on Route 103. You return after beating Norman for a gift from your mom, and again after the Hall of Fame.
- Wild Pokémon
- None
- Items
- 1
- Trainers
- 0
Connects to: Route 101
Littleroot Town on the Hoenn map
Gift and special Pokémon
Latios Lv. 40 · One-off encounter RubyRoams Hoenn after you enter the Hall of Fame (your mom asks about a TV report); check the Pokédex area map to find it.
Latias Lv. 40 · One-off encounter SapphireRoams Hoenn after you enter the Hall of Fame (your mom asks about a TV report); check the Pokédex area map to find it.
Wild Pokémon
No wild Pokémon here.
Items
| Item | How |
|---|---|
| Poké Ball ×5 | Gift |
Hidden items can be found with the Itemfinder.
Tips
- After you get the Pokédex, your rival gives you five Poké Balls in Birch's lab, and your mom gives you the Running Shoes outside your house.
- Come home after earning Norman's Balance Badge: your mom gives you the Amulet Coin, which doubles prize money when the holder battles.
- After the Hall of Fame, Norman gives you the S.S. Ticket at your house.
- Also after the Hall of Fame, your mom asks about a TV report and a Level 40 Latios (Ruby) or Latias (Sapphire) starts roaming Hoenn.
- There is no Poké Mart or tall grass here; the nearest shop is in Oldale Town, one route north.
Walkthrough: Part 1: Littleroot Town to Route 103 · Part 16: Post-Game
FAQ
How do I get the Running Shoes in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire?
Your mom gives them to you outside your house in Littleroot Town right after Professor Birch gives you the Pokédex.
When do I get the Amulet Coin?
Return home after beating Norman at the Petalburg Gym. Your mom gives you the Amulet Coin.
How do I find Latios or Latias?
After entering the Hall of Fame, your mom asks about a TV report. Latios (Ruby) or Latias (Sapphire) then roams Hoenn at Level 40; use the Pokédex area map to track it.
Where do I get the S.S. Ticket?
Norman gives it to you at your house in Littleroot Town after you enter the Hall of Fame.
Sources & picture credits
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against Bulbapedia and the game data. Wild Pokémon and encounter chances for both versions, items, trainers, gifts, trades and shops come from the pret/pokeruby decompilation (pret/pokeruby 5784633ce4). 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.