Route 129 Ruby & Sapphire · Route
Route 129 is an open stretch of sea south of Route 128 that leads west to Route 130. It is optional and mostly a path toward Pacifidlog Town. Its main draw is the chance to find a wild Wailord while Surfing.
- Wild Pokémon
- 7
- Items
- 0
- Trainers
- 4
- HMs
- Surf
Connects to: Route 128 · Route 130
Route 129 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 | 4% | 4% |
 Wailord | Water | 25–40 | 1% | 1% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
 TriathleteChase | Wingull 27 Staryu 35 | ¥1,400 |
 TriathleteAllison | Wingull 25Wingull 25Staryu 33Wingull 25 | ¥1,000 |
 Swimmer♀Tisha |  Chinchou 33 Luvdisc 33Pelipper 33 | ¥264 |
 Swimmer♂Reed |  Carvanha 32Carvanha 32 Spheal 32Sharpedo 32 | ¥256 |
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
- Wailord appears at only 1% while Surfing, at levels 25 to 40; bring plenty of Ultra Balls.
- A Wailord at the bottom of your party is needed to open the Sealed Chamber on Route 134.
- If Wailord won't show up, fish Wailmer with a rod and level it to 40 instead.
- Swimmer Reed uses Sharpedo and two Carvanha, so have Electric or Grass moves ready.
- There are no items on this route.
Walkthrough: Part 14: Pacifidlog Town, the Sealed Chamber and the Regis
FAQ
Where can I catch Wailord in Ruby and Sapphire?
Surf on Route 129. Wailord appears 1% of the time at levels 25 to 40 in both versions.
Do I need Wailord for anything?
Yes. To open the Sealed Chamber on Route 134, put Relicanth first and Wailord last in your party before reading the inscription.
Is Route 129 required for the story?
No. It leads toward Route 130, Route 131 and Pacifidlog Town, which are optional.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 129 in Ruby and Sapphire?
7 species: Tentacool, Wingull, Pelipper, Wailord, 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.