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Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire Phase 7: Phase 7 Resources And Checklist

Mind Badge

Team Recommendations Role Best picks for Tate and Liza Why it matters --- --- --- Surf attacker Swampert, Tentacruel, Pelipper, other Water types Hits both opponents in double batt.

Game Boy Advance Pokemon Ruby / Sapphire Phase 7 Mind Badge Lilycove, Mt. Pyre, villain hideouts, Mossdeep, Tate and Liza, and Dive. 07 / 10 Groudon artwork Kyogre artwork
By Damodar Sharma Updated May 28, 2026 Walkthrough

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Team Recommendations Role Best picks for Tate and Liza Why it matters --- --- --- Surf attacker Swampert, Tentacruel, Pelipper, other Water types Hits both opponents in double batt.

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Phase 7 Resources And Checklist

Team Recommendations

RoleBest picks for Tate and LizaWhy it matters
Surf attackerSwampert, Tentacruel, Pelipper, other Water typesHits both opponents in double battle
Dark coverageMightyena, Sharpedo, AbsolPsychic counterplay
Grass/Water pressureLudicolo, Breloom, Vileplume, Water typesGood into Rock/Psychic targets
Ghost coverageBanette, Sableye in SapphireSuper effective pressure
Avoid relying onFighting and PoisonPsychic attacks punish them

Must-Grab Items (Phase 7 Master List)

ItemLocationWhy You Want It
Department Store suppliesLilycove CityBest shopping point so far
Mt. Pyre story orbMt. Pyre summit eventRequired plot progression
Master BallTeam Magma Hideout in Ruby / Team Aqua Hideout in SapphireOne-time guaranteed capture item
Super RodMossdeep City fishermanBest fishing rod
TM04 Calm MindTate and Liza rewardStrong setup move for special attackers

After The Badge

Visit Steven’s house in Mossdeep City to receive HM08 Dive. Teach it to a Water type and prepare for the underwater route puzzle that leads to the Seafloor Cavern.

Version Note Summary

Ruby and Sapphire use different villain teams and legendary framing, but the phase structure is the same: Mt. Pyre, Slateport Harbor, Lilycove Hideout, Mossdeep. The Gym fight is identical.

Phase 7 Checklist

  • Clear Route 120 and Route 121 on the way to Lilycove.
  • Defeat the rival near the Lilycove Department Store.
  • Climb Mt. Pyre and trigger the orb theft event.
  • Fly to Slateport Harbor and watch the submarine theft.
  • Return to Lilycove and clear the Magma or Aqua Hideout.
  • Pick up the Master Ball before leaving the hideout.
  • Surf east across Route 124 to Mossdeep City.
  • Get the Super Rod if you want late-game fishing.
  • Defeat Tate and Liza and receive the Mind Badge.
  • Get HM08 Dive from Steven's house.

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