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Route 126

Route 126 Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire wild Pokémon, trainers, and diving spots. Find Clamperl, Relicanth, and battle trainers like Swimmer Nikki.

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Route 126 Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire wild Pokémon, trainers, and diving spots. Find Clamperl, Relicanth, and battle trainers like Swimmer Nikki.

Wild Pokémon:

  • Surface: Tentacool (Very Common), Wingull (Common), Pelipper (Rare)
  • Underwater: Clamperl (Very Common), Chinchou (Common), Relicanth (Rare)
  • Fishing (Old Rod): Magikarp (Very Common), Tentacool (Common)
  • Fishing (Good Rod): Magikarp (Very Common), Tentacool (Common), Wailmer (Common)
  • Fishing (Super Rod): Sharpedo (Common), Wailmer (Very Common)

Trainers:

  • Swimmer Nikki: Marill, Level 33; Spheal, Level 33. Reward: $264
  • Swimmer Barry: Gyarados, Level 34. Reward: $272
  • Swimmer Sienna: Luvdisc, Level 33; Luvdisc, Level 33. Reward: $214
  • Triathlete Pablo (Match Call Trainer): Staryu, Level 33; Staryu, Level 33. Reward: $1320
  • Swimmer Leonardo: Carvanha, Level 34. Reward: $272
  • Triathlete Isobel: Staryu, Level 34. Reward: $1360

Team Battles:

  • You can engage in a team battle between Swimmer Sienna and Triathlete Pablo for $1534.
  • You can engage in a team battle between Swimmer Leonardo and Triathlete Isobel for $1632.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Surf to Route 126 and head all the way to the left.
  2. 2
    Locate a circular path of dark water and battle the trainer near the white rocks before diving.
  3. 3
    Follow the circular path counter-clockwise to encounter another trainer.
  4. 4
    Head to the southwest corner of the route to find two trainers. You can battle them separately or together.
  5. 5
    Continue following the circular path counter-clockwise until you are north of the large rock in the center of the route.
  6. 6
    Surf directly north to find two more trainers. Battle them individually or as a double battle.
  7. 7
    With all trainers defeated, proceed to Sootopolis City.
  8. 8
    To reach Sootopolis City, return to the circular path of dark water and dive.
  9. 9
    Enter the underwater circular path from its southern part.
  10. 10
    Navigate through the underwater path to find a small room.
  11. 11
    Use the move Dive to surface in Sootopolis City.
Tips
  • The underwater sections of Route 126 are key for finding rare Pokémon like Clamperl and Relicanth.
  • Utilize the Match Call feature with Triathlete Pablo for potential rematches.
  • Be prepared for Water-type and Flying-type Pokémon from the trainers.

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