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

Phase 7 Resources And Checklist

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 battle
Dark coverage	Mightyena, Sharpedo, Absol	Psychic counterplay
Grass/Water pressure	Ludicolo, Breloom, Vileplume, Water types	Good into Rock/Psychic targets
Ghost coverage	Banette, Sableye in Sapphire	Super effective pressure
Avoid relying on	Fighting and Poison	Psychic attacks punish them

Must-Grab Items (Phase 7 Master List)

Item	Location	Why You Want It
Department Store supplies	Lilycove City	Best shopping point so far
Mt. Pyre story orb	Mt. Pyre summit event	Required plot progression
Master Ball	Team Magma Hideout in Ruby / Team Aqua Hideout in Sapphire	One-time guaranteed capture item
Super Rod	Mossdeep City fisherman	Best fishing rod
TM04 Calm Mind	Tate and Liza reward	Strong 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.