Rusturf Tunnel Ruby & Sapphire · Dungeon
Rusturf Tunnel is an unfinished tunnel between Route 116 and Verdanturf Town. After you earn the Stone Badge, a Team Magma Grunt (Ruby) or Team Aqua Grunt (Sapphire) flees here with the stolen Devon Goods and Mr. Briney's Wingull, Peeko. You return later with Rock Smash to clear the rocks and reunite a couple, earning HM04 Strength.
- Wild Pokémon
- 1
- Items
- 4
- Trainers
- 3
- HMs
- Rock Smash (to clear the rocks and get through the tunnel)
Connects to: Route 116 · Verdanturf Town
Rusturf Tunnel on the Hoenn map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Ruby | Sapphire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Whismur | Normal | 5–8 | 100% | 100% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
 HikerMike |  Geodude 16Geodude 16 Machop 16 | ¥640 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Poké Ball | Item ball |
| Max Ether | Item ball |
| HM04 Strength | Gift |
| Devon Goods | Gift |
Hidden items can be found with the Itemfinder.
Tips
- Beat the Grunt (level 11 Poochyena) to recover the Devon Goods and rescue Peeko.
- Whismur is the only wild Pokémon here (100%), at levels 5 to 8.
- After you smash the rocks, Wanda's boyfriend gives you HM04 Strength.
- Hiker Mike uses two Geodude and a Machop at level 16.
- Rocks smashed here stay gone, so the shortcut to Verdanturf Town stays open.
- Pick up the Max Ether and Poké Ball item balls.
Walkthrough: Part 3: The Devon Goods, Dewford Town and Brawly · Part 5: Mauville City, Verdanturf Town and Wattson
FAQ
How do I get the Devon Goods back?
Follow the Grunt from Route 116 into Rusturf Tunnel and defeat him. He returns the Devon Goods, and Peeko is freed.
Where do I get HM04 Strength in Ruby and Sapphire?
Use Rock Smash on the rocks in Rusturf Tunnel. Wanda's boyfriend, who was digging from the other side, gives you HM04 Strength.
What Pokémon are in Rusturf Tunnel?
Only Whismur, at levels 5 to 8.
What Pokémon can you catch in Rusturf Tunnel in Ruby and Sapphire?
1 species: Whismur.
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.