Route 122 Ruby & Sapphire · Route
Route 122 is a short stretch of sea between Route 121 and Route 123. Mt. Pyre rises in the middle of it. You Surf here to climb Mt. Pyre, where the villain team steals an orb from the summit. After the legendary Pokémon is calmed, you can come back to return the orb you were given.
- Wild Pokémon
- 6
- Items
- 0
- Trainers
- 0
- HMs
- Surf (needed to cross the route)
Connects to: Mt. Pyre · Route 121 · Route 123
Route 122 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
No items to pick up here.
Tips
- There are no trainers and no items on Route 122.
- The Super Rod hooks Sharpedo 40% of the time at levels 30–35, and Wailmer the rest of the time.
- Surfing finds Tentacool (60%), Wingull (35%) and Pelipper (5%).
- Head south from here to reach Route 123 and the Berry Master's house.
Walkthrough: Part 10: Lilycove City, Mt. Pyre and the Hideout
FAQ
How do I reach Mt. Pyre?
Surf from the pier on Route 121 into Route 122. The mountain is in the middle of the water.
Are there trainers on Route 122?
No. The route has no trainers and no items.
Can I catch Sharpedo here?
Yes. The Super Rod hooks Sharpedo 40% of the time, at levels 30–35.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 122 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.