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If you use one of the rods to go fishing you will improve your chances of getting a Shiny Pokemon when you start a battle from fishing. It also helps if you try and stay in the same place you start by using the Suction Cups and Sticky Hold abilities in your lead Pokemon.
Usually the chances of catching a Shiny Pokemon is 1 in 8192, if however you receive the Shiny Charm as a reward from Professor Birch for capturing ALL 718 Pokemon you will significantly increase your chance.
When you breed two Pokemon from games of two different languages your chances of getting a Shiny Pokemon increase to 1 in 1366.
To gain O-Powers you need to check in regularly at the Mauville City Pokemon Center where you will find a stranger at the top right corner near the map. Talk to him to get your first two O-Powers and keep returning to that location at future times to find different people. When you talk to these people you will receive additional O-Powers.
HP Restoring Power Level 1:
Available when your PokeNav Plus gets the PlayNav function.
Capture Power Level 1:
Available when your PokeNav Plus gets the PlayNav function.
Attack Power Level 1:
Available when your PokeNav Plus gets the PlayNav function.
Defense Power Level 1:
Available when your PokeNav Plus gets the PlayNav function.
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When you complete the following tasks in the Battle Maison you will earn the corresponding reward.
Starf Berry:
Win 200 straight battles of any type and speak with a girl in one of the cabins near the Maison.
Lansat Berry:
Win 100 straight battles of any type and speak with a girl in one of the cabins near the Maison.
Monuments:
You get one monument each for earning 50 straight wins in Super Single, Super Double, Super Triple, Super Multi, and Super Rotation Battles.
To bypass the censor on this game use double lettering for one letter on a random swear you use. It only works on the middle letters not beginning and end letters. So have a try.
This bike enables you to move two times the normal speed and is capable of climbing the slopes on cliffsides when you approach them at full speed. If you go onto Cycling Road from the north gate and reach the bottom gate while riding the Mach Bike, you will also be timed and your number of collisions is counted. The Mach bike is acquired from Rydel's Cycles in Mauville City.
This foldable bike can be used to do stunts like wheelies and bunny hops, it is faster than running and is useful for reaching certain items in a variety of areas. It is acquired from Rydel's Cycles in Mauville City.
The Aqua Suit is acquired from Archie in Sootopolis City and is made from the collective technical knowledge of Team Aqua. It is strong and durable enough to absorb any impact.
The Devon scuba gear is acquired from Steven's house in Mossdeep City and provides oxygen when you are using Dive.
Check out the following video to see ALL the TM locations.
Complete the following tasks to obtain the corresponding HM.
HM 01 (Cut):
Obtain from a man inside Cutter's House at Rustboro City.
HM 02 (Fly):
Obtain from May or Brendan at Route 119.
HM 03 (Surf):
Obtain from Wally's father using the Balance Badge.
HM 04 (Strength):
Obtain from May or Brendan at Route 112.
HM 05 (Waterfall):
Defeat Gym Leader Wallace at Sootopolis City.
HM 06 (Rock Smash):
Obtain from Wally's uncle at Mauville City.
HM 07 (Dive):
Obtain from Steven at Mossdeep City using the Mind Badge.
The following list are useful Charms and Breeding items and what they do.
Destiny Knot:
Sea Mauville fan in Contest Hall (Master Rank) / Pick-up Ability (sometimes). Give it a high chance that 5 of the parents' IVs will be the same on the offspring.
Everstone:
Geodude (sometimes) / Bolder or Roggenrola (often). Passes the nature down to the offspring.
Oval Charm:
Birch Lab (Hoenn Dex complete). Increases the chance of Pokemon Eggs being found at the Day Care.
Shiny Charm:
Birch Lab (National Dex complete). Increase the chance of finding a Shiny Pokemon in the wild.
Below is a list of useful Charms and Breeding items and what they do.
Destiny Knot:
Sea Mauville fan in Contest Hall (Master Rank) / Pick-up Ability (sometimes). Give it a high chance that 5 of the parents' IVs will be the same on the offspring.
Everstone:
Geodude (sometimes) / Bolder or Roggenrola (often). Passes the nature down to the offspring.
Oval Charm:
Birch Lab (Hoenn Dex complete). Increases the chance of Pokemon Eggs being found at the Day Care.
Shiny Charm:
Birch Lab (National Dex complete). Increase the chance of finding a Shiny Pokemon in the wild.
The following Pokemon are obtained during the game by specific people.
Beldium:
Mossdeep City, Steven's home after you complete the Delta Episode.
Camerupt:
The Battle Resort (Beach House on the right)
Castform:
Weather Institute, scientist will give it to you after Team Magma or Team Aqua are defeated.
Latios (Ruby) and Latias (Sapphire):
Southern Island, meet Steven on Route 118 to be take to the island.
Sharpedo:
The Battle Resort (Beach House on the right).
Togepi:
Lavaridge Town, defeat the Elite Four then get from the old lady near the hot springs.
Wynaut (Egg):
Lavaridge Town, old lady near the hot springs.
When you collect the indicated number of flags from Super Secret Bases you will reach the listed rank and unlock the corresponding bonuses.
Bronze Rank
Collect 50 flags to reach the Bronze rank where Secret Pals will have a 2nd skill, more items in Fortree's Secret Base Store, and a Blackboard.
Silver Rank.
Collect 100 flags to reach the Silver rank where Secret Pals will have a 3rd skill, more items in Fortress's Decoration Store, and a Jukebox.
Gold Rank.
Collect 500 flags to reach Gold rank where Secret Pals will have a 4th skill. You will also be able to take photos of your Base and get Mood Lighting.
Platinum Rank.
Collect 1,000 flags to reach Platinum rank where Secret Pals can use thei..
When you complete the following tasks you will obtain the corresponding Poke Ball.
Dive Ball:
Buy for 1,000 from the Fallarbor Town Poke Mart. The Dive Ball is useful for catching underwater Pokemon.
Dusk Ball:
Buy for 1,000 from the Fallarbor Town Poke Mart. The Dusk Ball is useful for catching Pokemon in caves and wild Pokemon between 8:00 pm. And 3:59 am.
Great Ball:
Buy for 600 at Poke Marts after you have earned your first Gym Badge. The Great Ball has a higher catch rate than the standard Poke Ball.
Heal Ball:
Buy for 300 from the Verdanturf Town Poke Mart. The Heal Ball will restore caught Pokemon's HP and fixes ALL status conditions.
Luxury Ball:
Buy for 1,000 f..
When you complete the indicated amount of Pokemon Contests you will earn the corresponding special items and features.
Contest Star Ribbon and Battle Animation:
When you beat ALL 5 Master Rank Contests with the same Pokemon you will get this ribbon and a special animation when entering battles.
Cosplay Pikachu (Gift Pokemon):
Participate in a single Contest.
Glass Ornament Decoration:
Win ALL Master Rank Contests 3 times each and then speak with the Lilycove museum curator.
To get starter Pokemon from previous regions you must first defeat the Elite Four before going to Route 101 and finding Professor Birch. This process can be repeated several times and based on how many times you have beaten the Elite four will determine which starter you can obtain.
Johto Starters (Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile):
Defeat the Elite Four 1 time.
Unova Starters (Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott):
Defeat the Elite Four 2 times.
SInnoh Starters (Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup):
Defeat the Elite Four 3 times.
Your Trainer Card begins as a blue hue but this can change to bronze, silver, and then gold by completing certain tasks. Listed below are the tasks that will each upgrade the Trainer Card by one colour.
Trainer Card Colour Change:
Beat the Elite Four and the Champion.
Trainer Card Colour Change:
Capture ALL Pokemon in the Hoenn Pokedex.
Trainer Card Colour Change:
Earn a 50-win streak at a Battle Maison facility.
When you give the Berry Master's Wife the following case-sensitive words you will be given the corresponding rare berry.
Belue Berry:
SUPER HUSTLE
Durin Berry:
COOL LATIOS
Pamtre Berry:
CHALLENGE CONTEST
Spelon Berry:
GREAT BATTLE
Watmel Berry:
OVERWHELMING LATIAS
When you complete the Delta Episode you will unlock two sets of the 'Special' Wallpapers and the last and final Box for the Pokemon Storage System.
Special 1 (Hoenn Starters):
Complete the Delta Episode.
Special 2 (Primal Groudon):
Complete the Delta Episode.
Special 3 (Primal Kyogre):
Complete the Delta Episode.
Special 4 (Mega Rayquaza):
Complete the Delta Episode.
Special 5 (Team Magma):
Complete the Delta Episode.
Special 6 (Team Aqua):
Complete the Delta Episode.
Special 7 (Hoenn Map/Secret Bases):
Complete the Delta Episode.
Special 8 (Contest Spectacular):
Complete the Delta Episode.
After you have participated in your first Pokemon Contest in Slateport City, you will be given a special Cosplay Pikachu. This Pikachu will have special stats depending on their contest type. They also have their Hidden Ability.
You can even change it's costume by talking with the attendant near the wardrobe in any Contest Hall.
DexNav is a feature apart of the PokeNav Plus. You can use this feature to describe Pokemon poking out of tall grass. Some of these Pokemon have rare moves or their Hidden Abilities.
In order to get both the Acro and Mach Bike, you must first complete a couple of tasks:
1) Show the Mach Bike to the Hex Maniac on Route 111
2) Show the Acro Bike to the Bird Keeper on Route 119
3) Talk with the Athlete in the Battle Resort
After doing all of these, you will be able to obtain the other bike from Rydel's Cycles in Mauville City.
You can find the Masterball deep inside Team Aqua's Hideout. It is the only one found in-game. It will catch any Pokemon without fail.
Old Rod - Can be obtained from the Fisherman in Dewford Town.
Good Rod - Can be obtained from the Fisherman on Route 118.
Super Rod - Can be obtained from the Fisherman in Mossdeep City.
If Rayquaza knows the move Dragon Ascent, it will Mega Evolve during battle. Dragon Ascent can be taught to any Rayquaza by talking to Zinnia's Grandmother in Meteor Falls after completing the Delta Episode.
Venusaurite can be used to Mega Evolve Venusaur. It can be found/obtained on Route 119.
Tyranitarite can be used to Mega Evolve Tyranitar. It can be found/obtained in the Jagged Pass.
Swampertite can be used to Mega Evolve Swampert. It can be found/obtained from Steven on Route 120 if you chose Mudkip as your Starter, or on Route 114 from the Stone Salesman if you didn't.
Steelixite can be used to Mega Evolve Steelix. It can be found/obtained in Granite Cave.
Slowbronite can be used to Mega Evolve Slowbro. It can be found/obtained from the man in Shoal Cave after giving him four Shoal Salts and four Shoal Shells.
Sharpedonite can be used to Mega Evolve Sharpedo. It can be found/obtained in Team Aqua's Hideout during the Delta Episode.
Scizorite can be used to Mega Evolve Scizor. It can be found/obtained in Petalburg Woods.
Sceptilite can be used to Mega Evolve Sceptile. It can be obtained from Steven on Route 120 if you chose Treeko as your Starter, or on Route 114 from the Stone Salesman if you didn't.
Salamencite can be used to Mega Evolve Salamence. It can be found/obtained from Zinnia's Grandmother in Meteor Falls.
Sablenite can be used to Mega Evolve Sableye. It can be found/obtained in Sootopolis City.
Pinsirite can be used to Mega Evolve Pinsir. It can be found/obtained on Route 124.
Pidgeotite can be used Mega Evolve Pidgeot. It can be found/obtained from Mr. Stone in Rustboro City after giving him the Intriguing Stone.
Mewtwonite Y can be used to Mega Evolve Mewtwo. It can be found/obtained at the Pokemon League.
Mewtwonite X can be used to Mega Evolve Mewtwo. It can be found/obtained in Littleroot Town.
Metagrossite can be used to Mega Evolve Metagross. It can be found/obtained from Steven after defeating the Elite Four Rematch.
Medichamite can be used to Mega Evolve Medicham. It can be found/obtained in Mt. Pyre.
Mawilite can be used to Mega Evolve Mawile. It can be found/obtained in Vendanturf Town.
Manectite can be used to Mega Evolve Manectric. It can be found/obtained on Route 110.
Lucarionite can be used to Mega Evolve Lucario. It can be found/obtained from Lisia in Lilycove City after defeating all Master Contests and defeating her.
Lopunnite can be used to Mega Evolve Lopunny. It can be found/obtained in Mauville Hills in Mauville City.
Latiosite can be used to Mega Evolve Latios. It can be found/obtained from your Mother in Littleroot Town.
Latiasite can be used to Mega Evolve Latias. It can be found/obtained on Latias on Southern Island.
Kangaskhanite can be used to Mega Evolve Kangaskhan. It can be found/obtained in Pacifidlog Town.
Houdoominite can be used to Mega Evolve Houndoom. It can be found/obtained in Lavaridge Town.
Heracronite can be used to Mega Evolve Heracross. It can be found/obtained on Route 127.
Gyaradosite can be used to Mega Evolve Gyarados. It can be found/obtained on Route 123.
Glalitite can be used to Mega Evolve Glalie. It can be found/obtained in Shoal Cave.
Gengarite can be used to Mega Evolve Gengar. It can be found/obtained in the Battle Resort.
Gardevoirite can be used to Mega Evolve Gardevoir. It can be found/obtained from Wanda in Verdanturf Town.
Garchompite can be used to Mega Evolve Garchomp. It can be found/obtained from Aarune after achieving the Platinum Rank.
Galladite can be used to Mega Evolve Gallade. It can be found/obtained from Professor Cozmo in Fallabor Town after completing the Delta Episode.
Diancite can be used to Mega Evolve Diancie. It can be found/obtained from any Pokemon Center with Diancie in your Party.
Charizardite Y can be used to Mega Evolve Charizard. It can be found/obtained on the Scorched Slab.
Charizardite X can be used to Mega Evolve Charizard. It can be found/obtained on the Fiery Path.
Cameruptite can be used to Mega Evolve Camerupt. It can be found/obtained in the Battle Resort.
Blazikenite can be used to Mega Evolve Blaziken. It can be found/obtained from Steven on Route 120 if you chose Torchic as your Starter, or on Route 114 from the Stone Salesman if you didn't.
Blastoisinite can be used to Mega Evolve Blastoise. It can be found/obtained in the SS Tidal.
Beedrillite can be used to Mega Evolve Beedrill. It can be found/obtained in the Sea Mauville.
Banettite can be used to Mega Evolve Banette. It can be found/obtained in Mt. Pyre.
Audinite can be used to Mega Evolve Audino. It can be found/obtained in the Battle Resort from Looker.
Ampharosite can be used to Mega Evolve Ampharos. It can be found/obtained in New Mauville.
Altarianite can be used to Mega Evolve Altaria. It can be found/obtained in Lilycove City by showing the collector Altaria.
Alakazite can be used to Mega Evolve Alakazam. It can be found/obtained in the Slateport City Market.
Aggronite can be used to Mega Evolve Aggron. It can be found/obtained in Rusturf Tunnel.
Aerodactylite can be used to Mega Evolve Aerodactyl. It can be found/obtained in Meteor Falls.
Absolite can be used to Mega Evolve Absol. It can be found/obtained in the Safari Zone.
Abomasite can be used to Mega Evolve Abomasnow. It can be found/obtained in the Berry Garden on Route 123.
HM07 (Dive) can be obtained from Steven in Mossdeep City.
HM06 (Rock Smash) can be obtained from Wally's Uncle in Mauville City.
HM05 (Waterfall) can be obtained from Wallace after you defeat the Sootopolis City Gym.
HM04 (Strength) can be obtained from your Rival (May/Brendan) on Route 112.
HM03 (Surf) can be obtained from Wally's Father in Petalburg City after defeating the Petalburg Gym.
HM02 (Fly) can be obtained from your Rival (May/Brendan) on Route 119.
HM01 (Cut) can be obtained from Mr. Cut in Rustboro City.
