Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire Phase 4: Route 112 And Fiery Path

Route 112 And Fiery Path

The cable car is blocked the first time you arrive, so enter Fiery Path instead. Numel is one of the best catches here because Fire/Ground coverage helps later, especially against Steel types. Torkoal is slower but bulky and immediately useful against Grass and Ice.

You cannot use Strength outside battle yet, so several boulders remain blocked. That is normal. Continue through the cave to the northern Route 112 exit and follow the path toward Route 113.

Wild Pokemon - Fiery Path

Pokemon	Versions	Method	Notes
Numel Fire/Ground - Lv 15-16	Ruby & Sapphire	Cave walkingCommon	Best practical catch in the cave. Camerupt gives Fire/Ground coverage later, but watch Water moves.
Torkoal Fire - Lv 14-16	Ruby & Sapphire	Cave walkingUncommon	Slow, bulky, and immediately useful if your team needs a Fire resist or status support.
Slugma Fire - Lv 15	Ruby & Sapphire	Cave walkingUncommon	Later Magcargo typing is awkward, but it is fine if you want another Fire option.
Machop Fighting - Lv 15-16	Ruby & Sapphire	Cave walkingUncommon	Useful into Norman if you missed Makuhita, but trade evolution limits Machamp.
Koffing Poison - Lv 15-16	Ruby only	Cave walkingCommon	Ruby's practical Poison pickup here. Levitate is excellent in Gen 3, and Weezing becomes sturdy later.
Koffing Poison - Lv 14	Sapphire only	Cave walkingRare	Still available in Sapphire, but much rarer than in Ruby.
Grimer Poison - Lv 14	Ruby only	Cave walkingRare	Ruby can find Grimer too, but it is the rare Poison line in this version.
Grimer Poison - Lv 15-16	Sapphire only	Cave walkingCommon	Sapphire's practical Poison pickup here. Bulky and mostly a niche status or utility choice.