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The SS Tidal and getting to the Battle Frontier
Pokemon Emerald

The SS Tidal and getting to the Battle Frontier

Learn how to access the SS Tidal in Pokemon Emerald, battle trainers on board, and unlock travel to the Battle Frontier from Slateport City.

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Learn how to access the SS Tidal in Pokemon Emerald, battle trainers on board, and unlock travel to the Battle Frontier from Slateport City.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Go to Slateport City and head to the Slateport Harbor.
  2. 2
    With the SS Ticket, board the SS Tidal. This ship travels between Slateport and Lilycove City.
  3. 3
    After your first voyage, the SS Tidal can take you to the Battle Frontier.
  4. 4
    Upon boarding the SS Tidal, locate your room: bottom row, second from the left. You can rest here to heal your Pokemon and advance the ship's arrival.
  5. 5
    Battle the trainers on the ship. Starting from your room, go left to find Young Couple Lea and Jed (Luvdisc Lv. 45, Luvdisc Lv. 45).
  6. 6
    Enter the room to the right of your room to battle Rich Boy Garrett (Azumarill Lv. 45).
  7. 7
    To the right of this cabin, battle Gentleman Micah (Manectric Lv. 44, Manectric Lv. 44).
  8. 8
    Go to the northern half of the room, then through the door on the far right. Speak to the man in front of the trash can to receive TM49: Snatch.
  9. 9
    Enter the next room on the left to battle Gentleman Thomas (Zangoose Lv. 45).
  10. 10
    Go up to the next room on the left to battle Lady Naomi (Roselia Lv. 45).
  11. 11
    In the room to your left, battle Pokefan Colton (Skitty Lv. 22, Skitty Lv. 36, Skitty Lv. 40, Skitty Lv. 12, Skitty Lv. 30, Delcatty Lv. 42).
  12. 12
    Go down the staircase in the top right corner of the room. Here you can battle Sailor Phillip (Tentacruel Lv. 44, Machoke Lv. 44) and Sailor Leonard (Machop Lv. 43, Pelipper Lv. 43, Machoke Lv. 43) simultaneously for a team battle.
  13. 13
    After defeating all trainers, you can rest in your room.
  14. 14
    Leave the SS Tidal, and you will arrive at Lilycove City.
  15. 15
    To travel to the Battle Frontier, re-board the SS Tidal and select it as your destination.
Tips
  • Your room on the SS Tidal serves as a healing spot and advances the ship's journey.
  • TM49: Snatch is a move that allows you to use the opponent's last non-damaging move for one turn.
  • Be prepared for a team battle with Sailors Phillip and Leonard.

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