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Getting to the Sky Pillar and more surfing
Pokemon Emerald

Getting to the Sky Pillar and more surfing

Navigate Route 129 in Pokemon Emerald. Find Pokemon like Tentacool, Wingull, Pelipper, Wailord, and learn trainer battle strategies.

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Navigate Route 129 in Pokemon Emerald. Find Pokemon like Tentacool, Wingull, Pelipper, Wailord, and learn trainer battle strategies.

Pokemon Available in Route 129:

  • Tentacool (Very Common)
  • Wingull (Common)
  • Pelipper (Rare)
  • Wailord (Very Rare)

You can also fish in Route 129:

  • Old Rod: Magikarp (Very Common), Tentacool (Common)
  • Good Rod: Magikarp (Very Common), Tentacool (Common), Wailmer (Common)
  • Super Rod: Wailmer (Very Very Common), Sharpedo (Common)

Trainers in Route 129:

  • Swimmer Reed: Spheal (Level 33), Sharpedo (Level 33). Reward: $264
  • Triathlete Chase: Wingull (Level 26), Staryu (Level 34). Reward: $1360
  • Triathlete Allison: Wingull (Level 27), Staryu (Level 33). Reward: $1320
  • Swimmer Tisha: Chinchou (Level 34). Reward: $272
  • Swimmer Clarence: Sharpedo (Level 34). Reward: $272
  • Team Battle: You can battle Swimmer Tisha and Swimmer Clarence together for a reward of $544.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From Route 128, surf south until you reach Route 129.
  2. 2
    Continue surfing south until you encounter the first trainer, Swimmer Reed.
  3. 3
    After battling Swimmer Reed, surf south and west to find Triathlete Chase.
  4. 4
    After battling Triathlete Chase, head left to find Triathlete Allison.
  5. 5
    You can choose to battle Triathlete Allison, then head down to battle both Swimmer Tisha and Swimmer Clarence, either individually or in a team battle.
  6. 6
    From this point, continue surfing west until you arrive on Route 130.
Tips
  • Consider battling Swimmer Tisha and Swimmer Clarence together for a higher payout of $544.
  • Wailord is a Very Rare encounter when surfing in Route 129.

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