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Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire Phase 3: Phase 3 Resources And Checklist
Dynamo Badge Team Recommendations Role Best picks for Wattson Why it matters --- --- --- Hard counter Marshtomp Ground typing ignores Electric attacks Ground backup Geodude Resists Normal hits.
Phase 3 Dynamo Badge Slateport, Route 110, Mauville, Rock Smash, and Wattson. 03 / 10 
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Team Recommendations Role Best picks for Wattson Why it matters --- --- --- Hard counter Marshtomp Ground typing ignores Electric attacks Ground backup Geodude Resists Normal hits.
Phase 3 Resources And Checklist
Team Recommendations
| Role | Best picks for Wattson | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Hard counter | Marshtomp | Ground typing ignores Electric attacks |
| Ground backup | Geodude | Resists Normal hits and threatens Electric types |
| Fighting pressure | Makuhita, Combusken | Helps into Magnemite and Magneton |
| Long-term catch | Electrike | Not useful into Wattson, excellent later |
| Status support | Shroomish, Dustox | Paralysis or poison can reduce pressure |
Must-Grab Items (Phase 3 Master List)
| Item | Location | Why You Want It |
|---|---|---|
| Soda Pop | Seashore House reward/shop | Cheap healing before Mauville |
| Devon Goods delivery | Oceanic Museum | Required story progression |
| Itemfinder | Rival after Route 110 battle | Helps locate hidden items |
| Bike | Rydel’s Cycles in Mauville | Required for Cycling Road and optional areas |
| HM06 Rock Smash | Mauville NPC house | Required for route progression after Wattson |
| Coin Case | Mauville side quest | Optional Game Corner access |
After The Badge
Use Rock Smash in Rusturf Tunnel to break the rocks separating Wanda and her boyfriend. The boyfriend gives HM04 Strength as thanks. You cannot use Strength outside battle until Flannery is beaten, but getting it now keeps the next phase clean.
Version Note Summary
Ruby and Sapphire have the same Wattson fight. The version difference in this phase is mostly villain flavor in the Oceanic Museum and your available encounters. Electrike is available in both, so do not skip it just because it cannot help against Wattson.
Phase 3 Checklist
- Sail to Slateport and clear the Route 109 beach trainers.
- Visit the shipyard, then deliver the Devon Goods at the Oceanic Museum.
- Catch or consider Electrike on Route 110.
- Heal before the Route 110 rival battle.
- Get a Bike from Rydel's Cycles in Mauville.
- Get HM06 Rock Smash in Mauville.
- Defeat Wally outside the Gym.
- Defeat Wattson and receive the Dynamo Badge.
- Break the rocks in Rusturf Tunnel and get HM04 Strength.
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