Route 101 Ruby & Sapphire · Route
Route 101 is the short grassy path between Littleroot Town and Oldale Town. At the start of the game you find Professor Birch being chased by a wild Poochyena and pick your starter from his bag: Treecko, Torchic or Mudkip. It is also where you can catch your first Pokémon once you have Poké Balls.
- Wild Pokémon
- 3
- Items
- 0
- Trainers
- 0
Connects to: Littleroot Town · Oldale Town
Route 101 on the Hoenn map
Gift and special Pokémon
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Ruby | Sapphire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zigzagoon | Normal | 2–3 | 45% | 45% |
 Wurmple | Bug | 2–3 | 45% | 45% |
 Poochyena | Dark | 2–3 | 10% | 10% |
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
No items to pick up here.
Tips
- All three starters are Level 5. Treecko and Mudkip have an easier time with Roxanne's Rock-type Gym than Torchic.
- Wild Pokémon here are L2–3: Zigzagoon (45%), Wurmple (45%) and Poochyena (10%).
- Zigzagoon is worth catching early; its Pickup ability sometimes finds items after battles.
- Wurmple evolves at L7 into Silcoon or Cascoon, chosen at random.
Walkthrough: Part 1: Littleroot Town to Route 103
FAQ
Which starter should I choose in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire?
Mudkip is the easiest, since Marshtomp is strong against the first several Gyms. Treecko also handles Roxanne well. Torchic is good but has a harder first Gym.
What Pokémon are on Route 101?
Zigzagoon and Wurmple at 45% each and Poochyena at 10%, all at Levels 2–3.
Can I go back and get another starter?
No. You keep only the one you choose from Professor Birch's bag.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 101 in Ruby and Sapphire?
3 species: Zigzagoon, Wurmple, Poochyena.
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.