Updated August 16, 2026
Early Access progression at a glance
The main route follows the familiar southwest-to-central Hoenn arc. This version finishes around Mauville, then leaves side routes, rematches, breeding, berries and encounter cleanup available.
Full walkthrough
Littleroot → Oldale
Set controls, choose Treecko, Torchic or Mudkip, meet the rival on Route 103, then return to Professor Birch.
Oldale → Petalburg
Cross Route 102, build the first party, meet Norman and complete Wally’s catching sequence.
Route 104 → Petalburg Woods
Clear the beach and forest story battle, then continue through the northern Route 104 section.
Rustboro & Roxanne
Use the Trainer School and nearby routes, defeat Roxanne, and receive the Stone Badge plus TM39.
Route 116 & Rusturf Tunnel
Recover the Devon Goods and rescue Peeko, then return to Devon Corporation.
Mr. Briney → Dewford
Sail from the cottage, visit Dewford, and prepare for the dark Granite Cave floors.
Granite Cave & Brawly
Deliver the letter to Steven, then defeat Brawly for the Knuckle Badge and TM08.
Route 109 → Slateport
Land on the beach, enter Slateport, and deliver the Devon Goods through the museum sequence.
Route 110 rival checkpoint
Heal before heading north, defeat the rival, and use the Electric-heavy encounter pool to refine the team.
Mauville & Wattson
Explore the city, clear Wattson’s gym, and receive the Dynamo Badge plus TM34.
Mauville side routes
Visit Route 117, Verdanturf, the Day Care and accessible Route 118 areas for the remaining EA systems.
Rematches and cleanup
Use the second-floor Pokémon Center counter to revisit unlocked gym battles and finish catches, berries and breeding.
Badge route links
Route encounter checkpoints
Use the location database when a team slot matters more than pushing the next objective.