Route 118

Discover the wild Pokémon, trainers, and items on Route 118 in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Learn about Kecleon, fishing, and surfing spots.

Wild Pokémon:

1. On Land: Zigzagoon (Common), Electrike (Common), Wingull (Common), Linoone (Uncommon), Manectric (Uncommon), Kecleon (Very Rare).
2. Surfing: Tentacool (Very Common), Wingull (Common), Pelipper (Rare).
3. Fishing (Old Rod): Magikarp (Very Common), Tentacool (Common).
4. Fishing (Good Rod): Magikarp (Very Common), Tentacool (Common), Carvanha (Common).

Kecleon: This Normal-type Pokémon has the ability Color Change, which changes its type to match the last attack it was hit by. It has high special defense but average other stats, making it a strategic challenge.

Trainers:

1. West Side (Before Surfing):
   1. Aroma Lady Rose (Match Call): Roselia (x2, Lvl 14), Shroomish (Lvl 14). Money: $560.
   2. Youngster Deandre: Zigzagoon (Lvl 14), Aron (Lvl 14), Electrike (Lvl 14). Money: $224.
   3. Fisherman Wade: Tentacool (Lvl 16). Money: $640.
   4. Guitarist Dalton (Match Call): Magnemite (Lvl 15), Whismur (Lvl 15). Money: $480.
2. East Side (After Surfing):
   1. Interviewer Gabby and Ty: Magnemite (Lvl 27), Loudred (Lvl 27). Money: $2592. (Option for TV interview after battle).
   2. Fisherman Barny: Tentacool (Lvl 25), Carvanha (Lvl 25). Money: $1000.
   3. Bird Keeper Chester: Taillow (Lvl 25), Swellow (Lvl 25). Money: $800.
   4. Bird Keeper Perry: Wingull (Lvl 26). Money: $832.

Key Events:

1. After surfing across the water, speak to the man near the water and answer 'yes' to receive the Good Rod.
2. Continue east and battle the trainer on the sand.
3. Steven will appear after you go up an opening in the ledge, discussing Pokémon type diversity.
4. Continue east through the grass, battling trainers.
5. Head north between ledges for another battle.
6. Follow the path north into the next route.