Route 125 Ruby & Sapphire · Route
Route 125 is a short sea route north of Mossdeep City. Its main reason to visit is Shoal Cave, whose layout changes with the tides. It is optional for the story, but it is worth a trip once you are in Mossdeep for the trainers and Shoal Cave's items.
- Wild Pokémon
- 6
- Items
- 0
- Trainers
- 6
- HMs
- Surf
Connects to: Mossdeep City · Route 124 · Shoal Cave
Route 125 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.
Trainers
| Trainer | Pokémon | Prize |
|---|---|---|
 Swimmer♂Cody |  Staryu 34Wingull 34 | ¥272 |
| Swimmer♂Stan |  Horsea 35 | ¥280 |
 Swimmer♀Tanya |  Luvdisc 35 | ¥280 |
| Swimmer♀Sharon |  Goldeen 34 Seaking 34 | ¥272 |
 SailorErnest | Wingull 33Tentacool 33 Machoke 33PokéNav rematches (4)Rematch 1 · ¥1,152 Wingull 36Tentacool 36Machoke 36Rematch 2 · ¥1,248 Pelipper 39Tentacool 39Machoke 39Rematch 3 · ¥1,344 Pelipper 42Tentacool 42Machoke 42Rematch 4 · ¥1,440 Pelipper 45Machoke 45 Tentacruel 45 | ¥1,056 |
 Sr. and Jr.Kim & Iris · double battle |  Swablu 34 Numel 36 | ¥1,152 |
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
No items to pick up here.
Tips
- The western path leads to Shoal Cave; its tides change every six hours, which affects what you can reach inside.
- Sr. and Jr. Kim & Iris use a double battle with Swablu and a level 36 Numel.
- Sailor Ernest offers four rematches through the PokéNav.
- The Super Rod finds Sharpedo 40% of the time and Wailmer the rest.
- Swimmer Tanya's Luvdisc is a preview of the Luvdisc you can fish on Route 128.
Walkthrough: Part 11: Mossdeep City and Tate and Liza
FAQ
How do I get to Shoal Cave?
Surf north from Mossdeep City onto Route 125 and take the western path past two islands to the cave entrance.
Is Route 125 required for the story?
No. It only leads to Shoal Cave, which is optional, though it has useful items and a Shell Bell reward.
What can I fish on Route 125?
Magikarp and Tentacool with the Old Rod, those plus Wailmer with the Good Rod, and Wailmer or Sharpedo (40%) with the Super Rod.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 125 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.