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Pokemon X and Y Phase 1: Route 3 — Ouvert Way

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Wider, more open route with a brook running through it. This is where the trainer density picks up — expect ~6–8 trainer battles depending on path choice.

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By Damodar Sharma Updated May 25, 2026 Walkthrough

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Wider, more open route with a brook running through it. This is where the trainer density picks up — expect ~6–8 trainer battles depending on path choice.

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Route 3 — Ouvert Way

Wider, more open route with a brook running through it. This is where the trainer density picks up — expect ~6–8 trainer battles depending on path choice. Skiddo Ranch sits just to the north (Phase 2 content; you can peek but you'll be turned back).

Wild Pokémon — Route 3

PokémonVersionsMethodNotes
Bunnelby
Bunnelby
Normal · Lv 4–5
X & YGrass Slightly higher level than Route 2 — better catch if you skipped earlier.
Fletchling
Fletchling
Normal/Flying · Lv 4–5
X & YGrass Third and final easy chance — past this you'll need to evolve a Pidgey instead.
Litleo
Litleo
Fire/Normal · Lv 4–5
X & YGrass ★ Excellent pick if you chose Chespin or Froakie. Evolves into Pyroar — strong special attacker.
Pidgey
Pidgey
Normal/Flying · Lv 3–5
X & YGrass Same notes as before.
Marill
Marill
Water/Fairy · Lv 4–5
X & YGrass near brook Fairy typing introduced this gen — Azumarill with Huge Power + Belly Drum is a late-game terror.
Azurill
Azurill
Normal/Fairy · Lv 3–5
X & YGrass near brook Pre-evolution of Marill. Skippable — Marill spawns in the same area.
Surskit
Surskit
Bug/Water · Lv 3–5
X & YGrass (uncommon) Same species as Viola's lead — useful scouting catch to study its moves.
Audino
Audino
Normal · Lv 5
X & YRustling Grass Rustle Big EXP yield. Always engage rustling grass for free XP throughout the game.
Dunsparce
Dunsparce
Normal · Lv 5
X & YRustling Grass Rustle Rare rustle. Serene Grace + Headbutt later makes it surprisingly playable.

Items on Route 3

ItemLocation
Potion ×1Visible, just past the second trainer
RepelVisible, mid-route
AntidoteHidden, in the small grass patch east
Great Ball (post-Gym)Hidden — only reachable after Viola because Roller Skates are required for the ledge

Trainers on Route 3

Mostly schoolchildren and Roller Skaters from the Trainer's School. The Schoolboy is your first triple-Pokémon battle of the game.

TrainerRosterRewardNotes
Schoolboy Brighton
near the brook
Pansage Lv 3, Pansear Lv 3, Panpour Lv 3 ~144 P ★ The "monkey trio" trainer. Triple-Pokémon battle — bring your strongest starter and clean up.
Youngster (various) Bunnelby / Fletchling Lv 5–7 varies 2–3 Youngsters scattered along the route.
Lass (various) Pidgey / Caterpie Lv 5–7 varies 1–2 Lass trainers along the route.
Roller Skater
curving slope
Zigzagoon Lv 6–7 varies Skating Trick demo NPC. Worth fighting for the Roller Skater Trick reveal.

Notable NPCs & side events on Route 3

Tierno & Trevor (story cutscene only): Your two friends are on Route 3 doing their own thing — Trevor is hunting wild Pokémon, Tierno is sparring with NPCs. Neither of them battles you here. Their rival battles come later in Phase 2 (Route 7 multi-battle).
Calem/Serena (story checkpoint): Hands you an Adventure Rules handbook before heading to Santalune to challenge Viola. No battle on Route 3.
Trainer Tips signs: Two informational signs explain horde battles and Trainer Customization. Read both.
Roller Skater (loops near city entrance): Foreshadows the skates — she'll challenge you to a race after Phase 2 once you've earned the badge.
Common guide error: Many older walkthroughs claim Tierno's Corphish and Trevor's Flabébé fight you on Route 3. They don't — those battles are at Route 7's multi-battle in Phase 2.

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