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The SS Tidal and getting to the Battle Frontier
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

The SS Tidal and getting to the Battle Frontier

Navigate the SS Tidal in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Battle trainers and unlock access to the Battle Frontier from Slateport City.

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Navigate the SS Tidal in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Battle trainers and unlock access to the Battle Frontier from Slateport City.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Go to Slateport City and find the Slateport Harbor.
  2. 2
    Board the SS Tidal using your SS Ticket. You can travel between Slateport and Lilycove City.
  3. 3
    After taking the SS Tidal at least once, you can travel to the Battle Frontier.
  4. 4
    Upon boarding the SS Tidal, locate your room on the bottom row, second from the left. You can rest in your bed to heal your Pokémon, which also advances the ship's arrival.
  5. 5
    From your room, enter the door to your left to battle two trainers: Young Couple Lea and Jed (Luvdisc Lv. 45, Luvdisc Lv. 45, $2880).
  6. 6
    Enter the room to the right of your room to battle Rich Boy Garrett (Azumarill Lv. 45, $9000).
  7. 7
    To the right of this cabin, battle Gentleman Micah (Manectric Lv. 44, Manectric Lv. 44, $3520).
  8. 8
    Go to the northern half of the room and through the door on the far rightmost side. Speak to the man in front of the trash can to receive TM49: Snatch.
  9. 9
    Leave this room and enter the next room on the left to battle Gentleman Thomas (Zangoose Lv. 45, $3600).
  10. 10
    Go up to the next room on the left and speak to Lady Naomi (Roselia Lv. 45, $9000).
  11. 11
    Enter the cabin to your left, the last room in this area, to battle Pokefan Colton (Skitty Lv. 22, Skitty Lv. 36, Skitty Lv. 40, Skitty Lv. 12, Skitty Lv. 30, Delcatty Lv. 42, $3160).
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    Go down the staircase in the top right corner of the room.
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    In this room, you can engage in a team battle between two trainers: Sailor Phillip (Tentacruel Lv. 44, Machoke Lv. 44, $1392) and Sailor Leonard (Machop Lv. 43, Pelipper Lv. 43, Machoke Lv. 43, $1392). You can walk between them for the team battle, earning $2784.
  14. 14
    After defeating all trainers, you can rest in your room if needed.
  15. 15
    Exit the SS Tidal at Lilycove City.
  16. 16
    Re-board the SS Tidal and select the Battle Frontier as your destination.
Tips
  • Resting in your room on the SS Tidal heals your Pokémon and progresses the ship's journey.
  • Be prepared for a double battle with Sailor Phillip and Sailor Leonard.
  • Pokefan Colton's team includes a notably low-level Skitty (Level 12).

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