Pacifidlog Town Ruby & Sapphire · Town
Pacifidlog Town is a village of houses built on floating logs in the ocean of southern Hoenn, between Routes 131 and 132. It is an optional stop with no Gym. It has a Pokémon Center, a Corsola trade, and a man who gives TM27 Return or TM21 Frustration based on your lead Pokémon's friendship. You cannot run or ride a bike on the logs.
- Wild Pokémon
- 6
- Items
- 2
- Trainers
- 0
- HMs
- Surf (the only way in or out until you can Fly), Fly (for quick returns once you have visited)
Connects to: Route 132 · Route 131
Pacifidlog Town on the Hoenn map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Ruby | Sapphire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tentacool | WaterPoison | 5–35 | 60% | 60% |
 Wingull | Water | 10–30 | 35% | 35% |
 Pelipper | Water | 25–30 | 5% | 5% |
| Rod | Pokémon | Lv. | Ruby | Sapphire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rod |  Magikarp | 5–10 | 70% | 70% |
| Tentacool | 5–10 | 30% | 30% | |
| Good Rod | Magikarp | 10–30 | 60% | 60% |
| Tentacool | 10–30 | 20% | 20% | |
 Wailmer | 10–30 | 20% | 20% | |
| Super Rod | Wailmer | 25–45 | 60% | 60% |
 Sharpedo | 30–35 | 40% | 40% |
Chances are the game’s encounter slots for each version (grass 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). A dash means the Pokémon does not appear in that version here. Version exclusives · Where to find every Pokémon.
Items
| Item | How |
|---|---|
| TM27 Return | Gift |
| TM21 Frustration | Gift |
Hidden items can be found with the Itemfinder.
In-game trades
Tips
- In the southwest house, the Fan Club Chairman's brother gives TM27 Return (friendship 150 or higher) or TM21 Frustration (below 50), once a week.
- Trade a Bellossom to a woman south of the Pokémon Center for a Corsola named Coroso.
- An old man on the east side tells you when Mirage Island is visible on Route 130.
- Super Rod fishing here finds Sharpedo (L30–35) at a 40% rate.
- Before saving here, keep a Pokémon that knows Surf or Fly so you can never get stuck.
Walkthrough: Part 14: Pacifidlog Town, the Sealed Chamber and the Regis
FAQ
How do I get TM27 Return and TM21 Frustration in Pacifidlog?
Talk to the man in the southwest house. He gives Return if your lead Pokémon's friendship is 150 or higher, Frustration if below 50, once every seven days.
Who wants a Bellossom in Pacifidlog Town?
A woman south of the Pokémon Center trades her Corsola, Coroso, which holds Tropic Mail, for a Bellossom.
How do I know if Mirage Island is showing?
Ask the old man on the east side of Pacifidlog. He gets excited on days when Mirage Island appears on Route 130.
Why can't I run in Pacifidlog Town?
You cannot use the Running Shoes or ride a bike on the floating logs. Walk until you are back on the water.
What Pokémon can you catch in Pacifidlog Town in Ruby and Sapphire?
6 species: Tentacool, Wingull, Pelipper, Magikarp, Wailmer, Sharpedo.
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.