Rusturf Tunnel
Kanashida Tunnel カナシダトンネル
TrainersPokemonItems
East Exit: Verdanturf Town
West Exit: Route 116

The Rusturf Tunnel is a small cave that connects Route 116 to Verdanturf Town. This cave is initially impassable, requiring Rock Smash to get through. It is also the location of the first encounter with Team Magma or Aqua.

Special Moves used in Rusturf Tunnel:
Rock Smash

Game Anchors
Gen VIGen III
Rusturf Tunnel

Wild Pokémon

AnchorsStandard Walking
Standard Walking
Pokémon Ruby
Whismur
100%
Level
5 - 8
Pokémon Sapphire
Whismur
100%
Level
5 - 8
Pokémon Emerald
Whismur
100%
Level
5 - 8

Trainers

AnchorsRuby/SapphireEmerald

Ruby & Sapphire

Team Magma Grunt Poochyena
Battle Type
Single Battle
Level 11
Ruby Only

Team Aqua Grunt Poochyena
Battle Type
Single Battle
Level 11
Sapphire Only

Hiker Mike GeodudeGeodudeMachop
Battle Type
Single Battle
Level 16Level 16Level 16

Emerald

Team Aqua Grunt Poochyena
Battle Type
Single Battle
Level 11
Mudkip Chosen

Hiker Mike GeodudeGeodudeMachop
Battle Type
Single Battle
Level 16Level 16Level 16

Items

PictureItemMethod
HM04Gift
Devon GoodsGift
Poké BallFloor
Max EtherFloor