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Route 117

Pokémon Emerald guide · Traveling to Verdanturf
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Route 117 connects Mauville City in the east directly to Verdanturf Town in the west. It features several patches of tall grass, flowerbeds, and a paved path frequently used by Pokémon Breeders and Triathletes. The Pokémon Day Care is also situated along this route, allowing trainers to raise and breed Pokémon.

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Enemies

Roselia
Weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic, Poison

Wild Pokémon found in the tall grass; carries Poison Point or Natural Cure.

Marill
Weak to Grass, Electric

Wild Pokémon found in the tall grass; Water/Fairy type in later generations but pure Water here.

Illumise
Weak to Fire, Flying, Rock

Wild Bug-type found in the grass, exclusive to female specimens.

Volbeat
Weak to Fire, Flying, Rock

Wild Bug-type found in the grass, exclusive to male specimens.

Shops and people

  • Pokémon Day Care: Raising Pokémon for a fee per level gained and allowing compatible Pokémon to produce eggs

Tips

  • The long, uninterrupted horizontal path makes Route 117 and Mauville City ideal for riding the Mach Bike to quickly hatch eggs.
  • Pokémon Breeders on this route will rematch you frequently after you pass through them, making them a great early source of experience and money.

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