Games Tips 4u - Rune-S-Cape

Changing glitch block (Japanese version)
Go to the fifth city and Surf on the route that has a sign on the water. Next to it is a glitched block. Swim back and forth and it will change.
Pokemon that cannot be captured
The following Pokemon cannot be caught:



203. Bulbasaur

204. Ivysaur

205. Venusaur

206. Charmander

207. Charmeleon

208. Charizard

209. Squirtle

210. Wartortle

211. Blastoise

212. Caterpie

213. Metapod

214. Butterfree

215. Weedle

216. Kakuna

217. Beedrill

218. Pidgey

219. Pidgeotto

220. Pidgeot

221. Rattata

222. Raticate

223. Spearow

224. Fearow

225. Ekans

226. Arbok

227. Nidoran (F)

228. Nidorina

229. Nidoqueen

230. Nidoran (M)

231. Nidorino

232. Nidoking

233. Clefairy

234. Clefable

235. Paras

236. Parasect

237. Venonat

238. Venomoth

239. Diglett

240. Dugtrio

241. Meowth

242. Persian

243. Mankey

244. Primeape

245. Growlithe

246. Arcanine

247. Poliwag

248. Poliwhirl

249. Poliwrath

250. Bellsprout

251. Weepinbell

252. Victreebel

253. Ponyta

254. Rapidash

255. Slowpoke

256. Slowbro

257. Farfetch'd

258. Seel

259. Dewgong

260. Shellder

261. Cloyster

262. Gastly

263. Haunter

264. Gengar

265. Onix

266. Drowzee

267. Hypno

268. Krabby

269. Kingler

270. Exeggcute

271. Exeggutor

272. Cubone

273. Marowak

274. Hitmonlee

275. Hitmonchan

276. Lickitung

277. Chansey

278. Tangela

279. Kangaskhan

280. Mr. Mime

281. Scyther

282. Jynx

283. Electabuzz

284. Magmar

285. Tauros

286. Lapras

287. Ditto

288. Eevee

289. Vaporeon

290. Jolteon

291. Flareon

292. Porygon

293. Omanyte

294. Omastar

295. Kabuto

296. Kabutops

297. Aerodactyl

298. Snorlax

299. Articuno

300. Zapdos

301. Moltres

302. Dratini

303. Dragonair

304. Dragonite

305. Mewtwo

306. Mew

307. Chikorita

308. Bayleef

309. Meganium

310. Cyndaquil

311. Quilava

312. Typhlosion

313. Totodile

314. Croconaw

315. Feraligatr

316. Sentret

317. Furret

318. Hoothoot

319. Noctowl

320. Ledyba

321. Ledian

322. Spinarak

323. Ariados

324. Cleffa

325. Togepi

326. Togetic

327. Mareep

328. Flaaffy

329. Ampharos

330. Sudowoodo

331. Politoed

332. Hoppip

333. Skiploom

334. Jumpluff

335. Aipom

336. Sunkern

337. Sunflora

338. Yanma

339. Wooper

340. Quagsire

341. Espeon

342. Umbreon

343. Murkrow

344. Slowking

345. Misdreavus

346. Unown

347. Pineco

348. Forretress

349. Dunsparce

350. Gligar

351. Steelix

352. Snubbull

353. Granbull

354. Qwilfish

355. Scizor

356. Shuckle

357. Sneasel

358. Teddiursa

359. Ursaring

360. Swinub

361. Piloswine

362. Remoraid

363. Octillery

364. Delibird

365. Mantine

366. Houndour

367. Houndoom

368. Porygon2

369. Stantler

370. Smeargle

371. Tyrogue

372. Hitmontop

373. Smoochum

374. Elekid

375. Magby

376. Miltank

377. Blissey

378. Raikou

379. Entei

380. Suicune

381. Larvitar

382. Pupitar

383. Tyranitar

384. Lugia

385. Ho-oh

386. Celebi
HM list
HM 01 (Cut): Cuts down small bushes. Found inside the house to the left of the Pokemon Center in Kanazumi City.

HM 02 (Fly): Can fly to cities: Found in the town with the sixth Gym.

HM 03 (Surf): Can Swim. Found in the house left of the fourth Gym.

HM 04 (Strength): Allows you to push some rocks. Found in the town with fourth Gym.

HM 05 (Flash) Lights up dark areas. Found in the cave on the island with the second Badge.

HM 06 (Rock Smash): Smashes some rocks: Found in the house to the left of the third Gym.

HM 07 (Waterfall) Allows you to climb waterfalls. Found in the cave with the Legendary Pokemon in Rune.

HM 08 (Dive): Allows you to submerge under the ocean. Found in Tokusane City after beating the seventh Gym.
Poke-Navi
This is a useful item with multiple functions.



Map: This will display a map of Houen. You can move the pointer with the D-pad and can also press A to zoom in.

Poke-Info: This will display information about your Pokemon stats. These may show how much of a chance your Pokemon has of winning a Pokemon Contest. These can be raised with Poroks (the berries).

Trainer-Dex: This will show information on all of the trainers you have fought.

Hall Of Fame: After defeating the Elite 4, you can see your Pokemon that defeated them in the Hall of Fame.
Gym tactics
First, try using Kyamome or a Water/Grass starter. Then, try Water/Fire starter Grass at level 20 to 25. Finally, try Sandshrew with lots of Ground attack.
Recommended starting Pokemon
The best type of starting Pokemon (in order) are: Water, Grass, and Fire.
Pokemon Contest
In Pokemon Contest houses, you may enter your Pokemon into a contest for a chance to win a medal. However if you enter without any Porok level ups, you will have a very low chance of winning. The way to raise this is to go out and find the trees with berries on them, then press A. You will then receive 1 to 4 berries. If you now go to a Pokemon House, you will see small gray machines on the right. The empty one on the top is for multi-player. For now, find a house in a city that only has a man at the bottom. Go to the other side of the machine and press A. You will then be asked to pick a Porok (berry) and throw it in. The spinner will come down and start moving. The objective is to press A just when the spinner hits your arrow:



Circle Within A Circle: Direct hit (much faster)

Circle: Near hit (slightly faster)

X: Miss (slower )



The faster you (and your opponent) get the spinner moving, the better. Once the meter at the top hits the end, it is over and the results and the fastest RPM the spinner was moving will appear. You will then receive a Blended Porok. The level of it depends on how fast you got the machine going. The average appears to be 11. Next, open your Special Items Pocket and go to your "Pez dispenser" type item (which you must have to play the game -- it is obtained from the girl in the first contest house). You will then pick a Blended Porok and feed it to a pet, making one of his Pokemon Contest stats (viewable in the Poke-Navi) go up. Some can even raise multiple stats. The more you do this, the better chance you have of winning.
Watch TV For Hints
Watch television to see commercials advertising bargains and the like. Here are some occurences to keep your eyes peeled for:

A commercial for the Mauville Game Corner. When it plays, head over there for increased prizes.

A commercial for the Lilycove Department Store. Get a discount after you see the commercial.

Pokemon sighting information. When the TV tells you a specific Pokemon is spotted, go to that location to find the monster in question.

A commercial for the Slateport City energy guy. Go to him to get energy items at a reduced price.
Find Latias
Once you become the Pokemon League Champion, pay extra attention to the TV. It will broadcast information about a super-rare Pokemon. After that, be on the lookout for the Latias, which is exclusive to the Sapphire version of the game.
Battle Tower Prizes
Complete tasks in the Battle Tower to earn the following prizes:



1-5 Victories:



Calcium

Carbos

HP Up

Iron

Protein

Zinc



6 or more Victories:



Bright Powder

Choice Band

Focus Band

King's Rock

Leftovers

Mental Herb

Quick Claw

Scope Lens

White Herb



50 Victories in a row:



Award Ribbon

Silver Shield



100 Victories in a row:

Gold Shield
Shedinja
This Pokemon is very easy to obtain, but is quite good. It is the only Bug and Ghost type Pokemon. It has 1 HP no matter how high its level, but its special power Wonder Guard makes it almost invincible. Wonder Guard protects against all attacks except for those that are super effective. For example, Bug is weak against Flying types; if someone uses a Flying type move on Shedinja, it is going to get hit. To get Shedinja, you will need a Nincada. You can catch one on Route 116. Make sure you have a free slot for a new Pokemon (Shedinja). That means you can have only five Pokemon, including Nincada. Make sure you have at least one of the type of Pokeball you used to catch Nincada with. For example, if you caught Nincada with a Great Ball, make sure you have at least one Great Ball. Get it to evolve at level 20 into a Ninjask and learns three new moves. Once you are back out to the normal screen, go to your Pokemon. You will see that you just got another Pokemon, Shedinja.
Sharpedo
Once you are able to track down Sharpedo in your Pokedex, do whatever is necessary to capture it. It is an excellent Water/Dark Pokemon that already knows Crunch, Dark's most powerful attack. His speed is incredible and will be of great use later in the game.
Regis
Use the following steps to capture the three mysterious Pokemon called the Regis. Go to the southeast part of Route 134 and dive into the water. It is difficult to get to due to the currents, and it is the only deep part of that route. You will find a cave. At a part of the cave, there are some Braille writing on the wall. At that point, float to the top of the water, where you will end up in a cavern. Go into the last room by going forward, use Dig, and in the next room you must do something strange. Put a Relicanth in the front of your party, and a Wailord at the last place. Walk to the top of the room and read the Brail . You will trigger an earthquake, which will unlock the Regis. You can fish up a Wailmer to evolve at level 40 at Route 122, and find a Relicanth outside Sootopolis in the underwater grass (rarely, but it is there).



Registeel

To find Registeel, you can access a volcano in the southwest region of Route 120. Enter it, then move towards the center of the room. Use Fly to find Registeel.



Note: The Braille writing for catching Registeel is: "With new time, hope and love, aim to the sky in the middle".



Regirock

To find Regirock, fly to lavaridge, bop down the mountain, and enter the desert. In the southern part of the desert, you will find a cavern. Enter it, then walk up to the center tile at the top of the room. Go two steps down and two steps right. Use strength to open the passage to Regirock.



Note: The Braille writing for catching Regirock is: "Right, right, down, down. Then, use strength".



Regice

To find Regice, in Route 105, there is an island on the west side that has a mountain on it. Go there, enter, and stand in front of the tile. Press A, read it, press A again, and do not do anything else. The door will open after 2 or so minutes, and the last Regi is yours.



Note: The Braille writing for catching Regice is : "Stop and wait. Wait for time to pass twice".
Rayquaza
Go to Pacifldog Town. Then, surf to the east to Route 131 until you pass the boy and girl facing each other, that are separate. You will see an opening between some rocks. Go there and surf west. Keep going and you will see a cave opening. Go through it and enter the building. Go to the top of the building to find Rayquaza. Note: On the second and fourth floors, to pass the cracks you will need get the Mach bike to go at full speed.



Note: You need to beat the champion for Sky Pillar to be reachable.
Ralts
To catch Ralts, a Psychic type Pokemon, early in the game, go into the grass directly outside of Petelsburg. You must have a positive disposition to encounter this Pokemon, which means your Pokemon must be attracted to you. This early in the game, it is almost impossible for them to really like you. It is weak at first, but a powerful Psychic type Pokemon can be very useful later in the game. Found in Route 102.
Pikachu and Pinsir
Found in the Safari Zone.
Pelliper
Other than by evolution, it can be found in Slateport, Pacifidlog, Evergrande, Mossdeep, Lilycove, Dewford, Routes 103,105 through 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 121 through 123, and 124 through 134.
Mudkip
Mudkip is a Water type Pokemon. You can get it as a starter. Mudkip evolves in to Marshtomp at level 16 and it is a Water/Ground type Pokemon. Marshtomp evolves later at level 36 to Swampert, a Water/Ground type.



One of the best moves are Mud Shot, Earthquake, Blizzard, and Surf. Note: When you get Muddy Water, replace Water Gun with it. Then, when you get Surf, replace Muddy Water with it.
Mew
Mew is the only Pokemon that can learn all TMs and HMs. He can only be caught through a GameShark or CodeBreaker code.
Minun and Plusle
Found on Route 110.
Milotic
This is a great Pokemon to have. It is a Water type which learns some Dragon moves and eventually Recover. Feebas does not evolve into Milotic they way a normal Pokemon does. To get Feebas to evolve, you must increase the beauty of it. To increase the beauty, it is best to use Indigo and Liteblue Pokeblocks. Save some Corn and Aguav Berries to make Pokeblocks with. Feed Feebas a number of Pokeblocks until its beauty is nearly at maximum. The next time Feebas grows another level, it will evolve into Milotic.
Magneton
Other than by evolution, it can be found in New Mauville.
Magikarp
Magikarp can only be caught with an Old Rod.
Kyogre
To find Kyogre, go to the Cave Of Origin in Sootopolis City. It will be on Level 45 when you catch it. Kyogre is a Water type. Its ability is Drizzle and it summons Rain in battle. Its attacks are Body Slam (Power 85, Accuracy 100), Calm Mind (Power -, Accuracy -), Ice Beam (Power 95, Accuracy100), and Hydro Pump (Power120, Accuracy 80). You can only find Kyogre in Pokemon Sapphire.
Koffing
Found in the Fiery Path. It may be a shiny version.
Illumise and Volbeat
Found on Route 117 only.
Heracross
Found in the Safari Zone.
Grimer
Found in the Fiery Path.
Gorebyss and Huntail
Get the scanner in the abandoned ship. Then, go to Slateport City. Go to the where the ferry is located and give the scanner to Mr. Stern. He will ask you to trade for his Deepseascale and the Deepsea Tooth. Choose either one of them, then give it to a Clamperl. This will raise its stats and allow it to evolve when traded. To get Gorebyss, give Clamperl the Deepseascale then trade it to a friend with a link cable. Then, have them trade it back to get Gorebyss. To get Huntail. give Clamperl the Deepseatooth and do the same thing.
Golduck
Other than by evolution, it can be found in the Safari Zone.
Feebas
Feebas can only be found on Route 119, and is very hard to find. Feebas only appears in six tiles on the route. The tiles are random, depending on the popular phrase you used in Dewford. Catching this Pokemon requires a lot of time and patience. However, when evolved into Milotic this Pokemon is very useful. To capture Feebas try using "Mudkip Ball" as your popular phrase in Dewford. Later it turns to "Natural Flowers". Wait until "Natural Flowers" is the popular phrase or attempt to change it yourself. To find Feebas, get to Route 119. Start at the bottom and move north. Stop at the first little lake, immediately after the large patch of tall grass, and go as far left on the lake shore as you can. Surf, move one tile north, and fish with a Super Rod. Note: The tile locations may vary from game to game.
Dodrio
Other than by evolution, it can be found in the Safari Zone.
Deoxys and Jirachi
You cannot get Jirachi and Deoxys during the game. They are given away through a Nintendo event, much like Mew and Celebi were in previous Pokemon games.
Chimecho
Found at Mt. Pyre (outside area, on the very top).
Castform: Recommended moves
The best moves for Castform are Blizzard, Fireblast, Thunder, and Solar Beam.
Castform
After you save the weather institute, talk to the man blocking the doorway. He will give you the Castform. It changes form, depending on the weather. It knows Hail, Powder Snow, Rain Dance, and Sunny Day. It is a Normal type and is at level 25.
Blaziken: Recommended moves
The best moves for Blaziken are: Blaze Kick, Brick Break, Bulk Up, and Sky Uppercut.
Beldum
After you defeat Steven (the champion), go to his house in Mossdeep City. Read the book (Letter) on the table. It says to take the Pokeball. It contains a Beldum, at level 5. It is a Steel/Psychic type that knows Take Down.
Bagon
Bagon is the first stage of Salamence (Dake's best Pokemon, which is Dragon and Flying type). You can find it in the smallest room in Meteor Falls. On the rectangular piece of land, you will find TM02 (Dragon Claw), which gives Attack 80 and Accuracy 100. Bagon evolves into Shellgon, then into Salamence. Salamence is like a fire dragon; cannot learn water attacks, but can learn Flying, Fire, and Dragon attacks.
Azurill
When you get the Sea Incense from Mt. Pyre, breed two Marill (male and female). Give the female Marill the Sea Incense and put the two Pokemon in the Daycare Center. When you get the egg, you will get only male Azurills. If you gave the Sea Incense to the male Marill, you will only get female Azurills.
Altaria (other than evolution)
Found at the Sky Pillar.
Absol
Found on Route 120 only.
In-game reset
Hold Select + Start + A + B during game play.
Getting a female starter
Right before you are allowed to choose your starting Pokemon, use the Save option. Now, walk up to the bag and get your desired Pokemon. Restart the game if you want a female starter.
Get all three starting Pokemon
Wait until you can buy a Pokeball and catch at least one Pokemon. Trade with a friend at the Pokecenter. Make sure that your friend has a Pokemon to give away. Trade the Pokemon you selected in the start of the game, then start the game again. Continue this process until you have all three (Torchic, Treecko, and Mudkip). Make sure that when you trade to your friend, he has kept the Pokemon you have given him or her. When you have chosen the last starting Pokemon, catch two Pokemon. Trade with your friend again to get back the two other starting Pokemon you previously gave him. You should now have Torchic Mudkip and Treecko.
Xatu
Other than by evolution, it can be found on Safari Zone.
Wailord
Other than by evolution, it can be found on Route 129.
Wailmer
Go to the house near the water in Mossdeep. There should be a man standing next to it. Get the Super Rod from the man inside the house. Go down the steps of Mossdeep to the shallow water, where you can walk. Stand at the edge and use the rod. Wailmer will almost automatically start biting.
Volbeat and Illumise
Found on Route 117.
Tropius
Found on Route 119.
Treecko
Treecko is a Grass type Pokemon. You can get it as a starter. Treecko evolves at level 16 and turns in to Grovyle, a Grass type. After that, it evolves again at level 36 to Sceptile, a Grass type.
Torchic
Torchic is a Fire type Pokemon and you get it as a starter. Torchic evolves at level 16 and turns in to Combusken, a Fire/Fighting type. After that, it evolves at level 36 into Blaziken, a Fire/Fighting type.



To use Torchic and not get defeated by the first Gym Leader, train it until it evolves to its second stage. It will learn Double Kick. Use it against the first Gym Leader. It is very effective against Rock types.
Tentacool
Tentacool can only be caught with an Old Rod.
Swampert
To make it easier for Swampert to help defeat the Elite Four, teach it Surf, Ice Beam, and Earthquake, plus a move of your choice.
Shiny Swablu
A shiny Swablu can be found just outside of Meteor Falls, where Zangoose is caught. You will find a lot of Swablus. Keep searching and you can find a yellow/gold one.
Surskit
Found on Routes 102, 111, 114, 117, and 120.
Slakoth
Found in Petalburg Woods.
Skitty
Other than trading for Pikachu, it can be found on Route 116.
Skarmory
Found on Route 113.
Zigzagoon
Catch a Zigazoon as early as possible. Where ever you go and whatever you do, always keep the Zigazoon/Linoone in your party. Its Pickup ability will net you rare items throughout the game. Be sure to not to give him an item so he can pick things up. You can get anything ranging from Super Potions and Full Heals to Rare Candies, Full Restores, and even rare items such as King's Rock.
The Two Pokemon Of The Elements
When going after the legendary representing the team of your game (Team Aqua or Team Magma), bring about 30 Ultra Balls, quite a few Revives, and at least a level 50 Pokemon. The Pokemon will be at level 45, and will be extremely difficult to catch. The only sure way to catch it is if you bring a Pokemon with a move that will freeze or paralyze it. Try as hard as you can not to kill it, but get it down to a red zone so far down that you can barely see it. Then, go mad throwing Ultra Balls at it. Do not use other Pokeballs. The will help greatly against the Elite Four and the final Gym leader.
Latios & Latias
When you get the Master Ball in Team Aqua's/Magma's lair, do not use it on Kyogre/Groudon. Latios and Latias will eventually appear in your game, and they are extremely difficult to catch. They will run from route to route.



Just after you finish the game, on television there will be a report about a one-of-an-kind Pokemon that is now loose in Hoenn. It will show up all over Hoenn in the grassy areas. You will only have one chance to catch it. It rarely appears. It depends on which game you are playing; Latios for Pokemon Ruby and Latias for Pokemon Sapphire.



When going after Latios and Latias, always use Repels so you are not interrupted by other Pokemon.
Rare Berries
Go to the Berry master's house near Lilycove. And tell the berry master's wife one of these codes:



Code - Needed



cool latios - Latios

overwhelming latias - Latias

challenge contest - contest pass

great battle - nothing
Pokeblock Case
You can find the Pokeblock Case in slateport city inside the pokemon contest. Talk to the girl in the corner when you walk through the door. She will say she has two and will give you one. Then you go to the pokeblock machine use a berry which you can find on numeras routes and play the game. How To Play Once the arrow comes around press A and it will show if you missed or hit after it will give you the berry and you give them to your pokemon to make them look cuter cooler stronger and such and such then you enter into the contest. Note : Works best with a pokemon the has the moves you need for the contest to impress the judges and get prizes.
Shell Bell
Go to the cave up from Mossdeep.There is an old man.Talk to him and he will ask you to get him 4 shoal salt and 4 shoal shells. Explore the cave in the morning(on the game)to find 4 shoal salt. Go back to the cave in the afternoon and it will be flooded. Explore and you will find 4 shoal shells. Shoal salt looks like brown dirt. Shoal shells look like a blue circle surrounded by white circles.
Soothe bell
Go to the pokemon fan club(in Rustboro or slateport). If your first pokemon really likes you talk to the person by the back wall. She will give you the Soothe Bell.
Black Glasses
Go to Rustboro.Go up till you can go up or left.And go left.Keep go till you find the cave where you get strength.Go in and when you can go left or right.Go left and exit the cave.There will be a guy there.Talk to him and hey will say"Will you help me find my glasses" Use the itemfinder.You will find the black glasses.Talk to the guy and he will leave.
Party pokemon
These pokemon are must-haves:



Gorudon (trade only!)

Kyoger

Swampert
Getting the Mental Herb!
NOTE: Before attempting this, make sure your either you've have passed Fortree cityand on the way to Mossdeep city (It doesn't matter if you have done anything else you just have to be up to the part where you have passed Mossdeep city.



Firstly go to the last tree house in Fortree city, that has the guy next to it that says Sniff... You, uh...smell singed. Where you at a volcano or something? Next go to the Kid that has the Wingull next to him talk to him then talk to his Wingull (If the Wingull went when you talked to the boy its O.K.). It will fly off to Mossdeep city. When you fly/reach Mossdeep city, go to the house where the staris are to Mossdeep Space Center "The closest place to place". There is a guy and a girl in the house. Talk to the girl then talk to the Wingull (If the Wingull went when you talked to the girl its O.K.) Then fly back to Fortree City and talk to the boy. You will get the Mental Herb!
Bellosom
To get Bellosom, you must capture Gloom. (in the safari zone.) Then travel to Mossdeep City and defeat Liza and Kate then talk to this sailor, (he is outdoors.)he will say he found something rolling down the beach. He will give you a sunstone! Use the sunstone on Gloom, and he/she will evolve into bellosom.
Beginning Pok