Route 116 Ruby & Sapphire · Route
Route 116 runs east from Rustboro City to Rusturf Tunnel. After you beat Roxanne, a Team Magma grunt (Ruby) or Team Aqua grunt (Sapphire) steals the Devon Goods and takes Mr. Briney's Wingull, Peeko. You chase them into the tunnel. Later, once the tunnel is cleared through, it connects to Verdanturf Town.
- Wild Pokémon
- 5
- Items
- 7
- Trainers
- 6
- Berry trees
- 4
- HMs
- Cut (for the Ether and a hidden Super Potion)
Connects to: Verdanturf Town · Rustboro City · Rusturf Tunnel
Route 116 on the Hoenn map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Ruby | Sapphire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Whismur | Normal | 6–7 | 30% | 30% |
 Zigzagoon | Normal | 6–8 | 28% | 28% |
 Taillow | Normal | 6–8 | 20% | 20% |
 Nincada | BugGround | 6–7 | 20% | 20% |
 Skitty | Normal | 7–8 | 2% | 2% |
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.
Trainers
| Trainer | Pokémon | Prize |
|---|---|---|
 YoungsterJoey | Zigzagoon 8 Machop 10 | ¥160 |
 Bug CatcherJose |  Wurmple 8 Silcoon 8Nincada 8 | ¥128 |
 HikerClark |  Geodude 8Geodude 8Geodude 8 | ¥320 |
 LassJanice |  Marill 10 | ¥160 |
 School KidKaren |  Shroomish 9Whismur 9PokéNav rematches (4)Rematch 1 · ¥520 Shroomish 26Whismur 26Rematch 2 · ¥580 Shroomish 29 Loudred 29Rematch 3 · ¥640  Breloom 32Loudred 32Rematch 4 · ¥700 Breloom 35 Exploud 35 | ¥180 |
 School KidJerry |  Ralts 10PokéNav rematches (4)Rematch 1 · ¥520 Ralts 26 Meditite 26Rematch 2 · ¥580  Kirlia 29Meditite 29Rematch 3 · ¥640 Kirlia 32 Medicham 32Rematch 4 · ¥680 Kirlia 34 Banette 34Medicham 34 | ¥200 |
Prize money is four times the level of the trainer’s last Pokémon times the trainer class’s base rate (doubled in double battles). Trainers with rematches show up again as ready to battle in the PokéNav’s Trainer’s Eyes.
Items
| Item | How |
|---|---|
| Ether | Item ball |
| Repel | Item ball |
| HP Up | Item ball |
| X Special | Item ball |
| Super Potion | Hidden |
| BlackGlasses | Hidden |
| Repeat Ball | Gift |
Hidden items can be found with the Itemfinder.
Tips
- Once you've delivered the Devon Goods to Slateport, come back, and a Devon employee gives you a Repeat Ball.
- Skitty appears only 2% of the time in the grass, so bring Poké Balls and patience.
- Whismur (30%) and Nincada (20%) are common here.
- A man asks you to find his glasses. The hidden BlackGlasses nearby turn out not to be his, but you keep them.
- Use Cut on the small trees to reach an Ether and a hidden Super Potion.
Walkthrough: Part 3: The Devon Goods, Dewford Town and Brawly
FAQ
How do I get the Devon Goods back?
Follow the grunt east into Rusturf Tunnel and beat them. You get the Devon Goods back, and Peeko returns to Mr. Briney.
Where do I get the Repeat Ball?
After delivering the Devon Goods to Captain Stern in Slateport, come back to Route 116. A Devon employee gives it to you.
How do I get through Rusturf Tunnel to Verdanturf?
You need Rock Smash to clear the rocks inside the tunnel, which connects it to Verdanturf Town.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 116 in Ruby and Sapphire?
5 species: Whismur, Zigzagoon, Taillow, Nincada, Skitty.
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.