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Pokémon: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

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Petalburg City

By
Vincent Lau

Your first Pokemon Gym is here, but you’re not ready to tackle it right now.

When you enter the city, as always, first use the Pokémon Center and the Poké Mart (to the north) as needed The Mart sells exactly the same as Oldale’s. As you head north of the Center you’ll see your father - Norman, the Normal-type Gym Leader of Petalburg - sending off another losing Trainer.

He invites you to the Gym. Anyhow, as you and your father make some small talk, a timid Trainer will walk in, requesting a Pokémon. This Trainer is Wally, who will also become a rival of yours in a sense. Anyhow, Norman will hand Wally a "Zigzagoon" IconZigzagoon and a Poké Ball as Wally heads off onto Route 102, dragging you with him.

As you get into the grass, he introduces you to what you already know; Pokémon hide in the grass. As he walks around, he finds one, a male "Ralts" IconRalts! (Yes, it will always be male.) He then proceeds to exhibit the proper techniques to use when catching a Pokémon: lowering its HP and then throwing a Pokéball.

After the successful capture, you and he head back to the Gym and Wally suddenly decides to fiddle with your PokéNav Plus giving it the PlayNav . The PlayNav function allows you to access the PSS, Super Training, and Pokémon-Amie apps, much akin to the same ones featured in Pokémon X/Y.

After this happy occasion, you’ll speak to your father again. Rather than challenge him now, you should head to Rustboro City, the typical first Gym for Hoenn Trainers, which is of the Rock type and not far away.

Norman promises you a battle, one day, but you’re too wet behind the ears for that at the moment. Well, then. On to Route 104 !

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Pokemon Company International
  • Platforms,
    3DS
  • Genre
    RPG
  • Guide Release
    28 November 2014
  • Last Updated
    7 December 2020
  • Guide Author
    Vincent Lau

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Relive your adventures in Hoenn or start a brand new journey with this re-imagining of a much-loved game. Collect and battle your way to the Pokemon League for the right to challenge the Elite Four. Hunt legendary Pokemon, breed them and become the best Pokemon Master you can be with the help of our guide!

  • A full walkthrough for all badges and the Pokemon League challenges.
  • Side quest information on legendary Pokemon and the different Routes and Caves.
  • Information on breeding, Pokemon Contests, the Battle Maison and much more!
  • Full-color screenshots throughout and useful tips to help you along the way.
  • Comparisons between the original game and remake.

Updates (Aug 2016):

  • Added Encounter Rates to Wild Pokémon table lists as well as general locations making it easier to find your favorite Pokémon.
  • Fixed some formatting issues and general editing.
  • Expanded Introduction with loads of new information.
  • Restructured Extra Activities section (at the end) for easier navigation and reading.

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