Route 131 Ruby & Sapphire · Route
Route 131 is a sea route connecting Route 130 to Pacifidlog Town. A narrow channel on its northern edge leads to Sky Pillar. In Ruby and Sapphire, Sky Pillar stays sealed until you enter the Hall of Fame, after which Rayquaza waits at the top.
- Wild Pokémon
- 6
- Items
- 0
- Trainers
- 5
- HMs
- Surf
Connects to: Pacifidlog Town · Route 130 · Sky Pillar
Route 131 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♂Richard | Pelipper 35 | ¥280 |
| Swimmer♂Herman | Wailmer 34 Tentacruel 34 | ¥272 |
 Swimmer♀Susie |  Horsea 33Wailmer 33Pelipper 33 | ¥264 |
| Swimmer♀Kara |  Seaking 35 | ¥280 |
 Sis and BroReli & Ian · double battle |  Azumarill 36Wingull 34 | ¥816 |
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
- Sky Pillar opens only after you enter the Hall of Fame; Rayquaza is level 70.
- Bring the Mach Bike, since Sky Pillar has cracked floors you must ride over.
- Sis and Bro Reli & Ian challenge you to a double battle with a level 36 Azumarill.
- The Super Rod finds Sharpedo 40% of the time.
- Pacifidlog Town is a short swim west, with a Pokémon Center to heal.
Walkthrough: Part 14: Pacifidlog Town, the Sealed Chamber and the Regis · Part 16: Post-Game
FAQ
When can I go to Sky Pillar in Ruby and Sapphire?
After entering the Hall of Fame. Before that, rock walls block the way.
What level is Rayquaza?
Rayquaza is level 70 at the top of Sky Pillar.
How do I get to Pacifidlog Town?
Surf west along Routes 129, 130 and 131. Pacifidlog Town sits at the western end of Route 131.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 131 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.