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Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire Phase 2: Mr. Briney's Boat

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Mr. Briney now sails you to Dewford Town. Later he can also sail you to Slateport and back, so remember his cottage as a fast travel node before Surf exists.

Game Boy Advance Pokemon Ruby / Sapphire Phase 2 Knuckle Badge Devon Goods, Dewford Town, Granite Cave, Steven's letter, and Brawly. 02 / 10 Kyogre artwork Groudon artwork
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Mr. Briney now sails you to Dewford Town. Later he can also sail you to Slateport and back, so remember his cottage as a fast travel node before Surf exists.

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Mr. Briney’s Boat

Mr. Briney now sails you to Dewford Town. Later he can also sail you to Slateport and back, so remember his cottage as a fast travel node before Surf exists.

When you arrive in Dewford, get the Old Rod from the fisherman near the Gym. It is weak, but it gives Magikarp and Tentacool access. Magikarp is a long-term investment into Gyarados; Tentacool becomes one of Hoenn’s better water-route utility Pokemon once it evolves.

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