Part 1: Just started — no badges
Level cap 15 from the start. The Old Rod is already in your bag in Littleroot Town.
Just started — no badges opens 7 areas. There are 28 trainers standing in them. The fights at this checkpoint are Rival Cynthia, Dan.
Where to go
Petalburg City
Wild: Corphish 80% · Lv 2-8, Horsea 70% · Lv 2-8, Magikarp 60% · Lv 2-8, Veluza 60% · Lv 47-53 +7 more
Pick up: TM02 Charm, TM03 Fake Tears, TM05 Mud-Slap, TM07 Protect, TM12 Low Kick, TM14 Acrobatics, TM15 Struggle Bug, TM25 Facade +117 more
Petalburg Woods
Wild: Dwebble 20% · Lv 2-8, Paras 20% · Lv 2-8, Joltik 10% · Lv 2-8, Sewaddle 10% · Lv 2-8 +9 more
Trainers: Bug Catcher James Lv 12, Bug Catcher Lyle Lv 12, Team Aqua Grunt Lv 13
Pick up: Beedrillite, Lopunnite, Miracle Seed, Pidgeotite, Shed Shell, Shell Bell, Shuca Berry, Silver Powder
Route 101
Wild: Zigzagoon 20% · Lv 2-8, Zigzagoon (Galar) 20% · Lv 2-8, Bidoof 10% · Lv 2-8, Cleffa 10% · Lv 2-8 +8 more
Route 102
Wild: Krabby 70% · Lv 2-8, Chewtle 60% · Lv 2-8, Magikarp 60% · Lv 47-53, Octillery 40% · Lv 2-8 +19 more
Trainers: Bug Catcher Rick Lv 13, Cooltrainer Dtate Lv 12, Youngster Allen Lv 12, Youngster Calvin Lv 12
Pick up: Silk Scarf
Route 103
Wild: Wimpod 70% · Lv 2-8, Krabby 60% · Lv 47-53, Wishiwashi 60% · Lv 2-8, Carvanha 40% · Lv 2-8 +21 more
Trainers: Aroma Lady Daisy Lv 30, Black Belt Rhett Lv 30, Fisherman Andrew Lv 30, Guitarist Marcos Lv 30, Pokéfan Miguel Lv 30, ★ Rival Cynthia Lv 4 +3 more
Pick up: AbilityCapsle, AbilityPatch, Quick Claw
Route 104
Wild: Clamperl 70% · Lv 2-8, Barboach 60% · Lv 2-8, Tatsugiri 60% · Lv 47-53, Dhelmise 41% · Lv 2-8 +21 more
Trainers: Fisherman Darian Lv 12, Fisherman Ivan Lv 12, Lady Cindy Lv 12, Lass Haley Lv 12, Rich Boy Winston Lv 12, ★ Rival Cynthia Lv 24 +2 more
Pick up: TM56 Bullet Seed, Blastoisinite, Bright Powder, Chesto Berry, Iron Ball, Metronome, Miracle Seed, Mystic Water +4 more
Rustboro City Gym
Trainers: Hiker Marc Lv 12, ★ Dan Lv 15, Youngster Josh Lv 12, Youngster Tommy Lv 12
★ Rival Cynthia — Route 103
| Pokémon | Ability & item | Moves | Base stats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Gible Lv 4 DragonGround | Ability Rough Skin | Tackle Twister | HP58Attack70Defense45Sp. Atk40Sp. Def45Speed42Total300 |
★ Dan — Rustboro City Gym
| Pokémon | Ability & item | Moves | Base stats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Onix Lv 14 RockGround | Ability Sturdy Held item Lum Berry | Roar Dig Stealth Rock | HP35Attack45Defense160Sp. Atk30Sp. Def45Speed70Total385 |
 | Sandygast Lv 14 GhostGround | Ability Sand Veil Held item Expert Belt | Confuse Ray Infestation Mega Drain Sand Tomb | HP55Attack55Defense80Sp. Atk70Sp. Def45Speed15Total320 |
 | Diglett Lv 15 Ground | Ability Sand Veil Held item Eviolite | Dig Thief Work Up Headbutt | HP10Attack55Defense25Sp. Atk35Sp. Def45Speed95Total265 |
 | Silicobra Lv 15 Ground | Ability Sand Spit Held item Leftovers | Glare Wrap Rest Snore | HP52Attack57Defense75Sp. Atk35Sp. Def50Speed46Total315 |
 | Numel Lv 15 FireGround | Ability Oblivious Held item Eviolite | Sunny Day Temper Flare Rock Throw Bulldoze | HP60Attack60Defense40Sp. Atk65Sp. Def45Speed35Total305 |
 | Sandy Shocks Lv 13 ElectricGround | Ability Protosynthesis | Mud Shot Shock Wave Light Screen Gravity | HP85Attack81Defense97Sp. Atk121Sp. Def85Speed101Total570 |