Getting to the Sky Pillar and more surfing

Need to reach the Sky Pillar in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire? This guide covers surfing routes 128-130, trainers, and Pokémon encounters to help you get there.

Alright, so you've made it to Route 128 and are ready to head towards the Sky Pillar! It's pretty straightforward from here. Just keep surfing directly south. You'll eventually find yourself moving into Route 129.

Pokémon You'll Find While Surfing in Route 129:

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

Don't forget, you can also fish in this route! Here's what you might hook:

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

Now, let's talk about the trainers you'll encounter on Route 129. Keep an eye out for them as you make your way south:

• Swimmer Reed: Spheal (Level 33), Sharpedo (Level 33) - Gives $264
• Triathlete Chase: Wingull (Level 26), Staryu (Level 34) - Gives $1360
• Triathlete Allison: Wingull (Level 27), Staryu (Level 33) - Gives $1320
• Swimmer Tisha: Chinchou (Level 34) - Gives $272
• Swimmer Clarence: Sharpedo (Level 34) - Gives $272

Heads up: You can actually trigger a team battle with Swimmer Tisha and Swimmer Clarence if you swim between them! Doing so will net you a cool $544.

Your Path Through Route 129:

As you enter Route 129, keep heading south until you spot your first trainer. After you've dealt with them, you'll want to swim south and then west to find the next trainer. Once that battle is done, head left. You'll see two paths ahead. It's best to take the upper path first and battle the trainer there. After that, make your way down to the bottom path and take on both trainers. If you want that extra cash, remember you can do the team battle with Tisha and Clarence!

From there, just keep surfing west. You'll soon find yourself arriving at Route 130, getting you even closer to your goal!