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To Slateport and Beyond!
Pokemon Emerald

To Slateport and Beyond!

Guide to reaching Slateport City in Pokemon Emerald, including trainers on Route 109, the Soda Pop house, and Mr. Briney's boat service.

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Guide to reaching Slateport City in Pokemon Emerald, including trainers on Route 109, the Soda Pop house, and Mr. Briney's boat service.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After escaping the cave, return to Route 106 and then travel back to Dewford Town.
  2. 2
    Go to the dock near the gym and speak with Mr. Briney to request a boat ride to Slateport City. Ensure you have given the letter to Steven if you haven't already.
  3. 3
    Mr. Briney will take you across the water, but instead of docking, you will land on the beach of Route 109.
  4. 4
    Upon entering Route 109, you will encounter two tubers. Talking to them will yield the Soft Sand, an item that boosts Ground-type moves by 10% when held.
  5. 5
    Route 109 has no wild Pokemon but features several trainers hiding under umbrellas. Battle them:
    • Sailor Huey: Wingull (Lv. 12), Machop (Lv. 12) - Reward: $384
  6. 6
    Sailor Edmond: Wingull (Lv. 13) - Reward: $416
  7. 7
    Tuber Hailey: Marill (Lv. 13) - Reward: $52
  8. 8
    Tuber Rickey: Zigzagoon (Lv. 13) - Reward: $52
  9. 9
    Proceed north along the beach. You will find a house. Enter it.
  10. 10
    Inside, you will find three trainers. If you defeat all three, the owner, Mr. Sea, will reward you with 6 Soda Pops. Soda Pops restore 60 HP and are very useful at this stage of the game. The trainers are:
    • Tuber Simon: Azurill (Lv. 12), Marill (Lv. 12) - Reward: $46
  11. 11
    Beauty Johanna: Goldeen (Lv. 13) - Reward: $1040
  12. 12
    Sailor Dwayne: Wingull (Lv. 11), Machop (Lv. 11), Tentacool (Lv. 11)
  13. 13
    After defeating all three trainers, speak to Mr. Sea to receive your 6 Soda Pops.
  14. 14
    Exit the house and continue north from the beach to enter Slateport City.
Tips
  • Be prepared for trainers on Route 109, some of whom may be stronger than your current Pokemon.
  • The trainers in the house on Route 109 are a good opportunity to train your Pokemon and earn money before entering Slateport City.
  • Soda Pops are valuable healing items, so use them strategically when needed.

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