This sand filled route contains a number of new Pokemon, with access to the Desert Resort to the west as well. Unfinished building work litters the left side, making you wonder if this route will eventually cease to be as Castelia expands its borders north.
Note : There is a constant Sandstorm here, causing all Pokémon except Ground, Rock and Steel types to be hit and take damage at the end of every turn in battle.
Head north and you’ll meet Cheren who also wants a fight.
Cheren returns to battle. He has some pretty strong Pokemon so hopefully you’ve been levelling yours well.
Pokemon
Level
Type
Note
Pidove
20
Normal/Flying
-
Liepard
20
Dark
-
Pansear
20
Water
Only if you picked Tepig
Panpour
20
Grass
Only if you picked Oshawott
Pansage
20
Fire
Only if you picked Snivy
Dewott
22
Water
Only if you picked Tepig
Servine
22
Grass
Only if you picked Oshawott
Pignite
22
Fire/Fighting
Only if you picked Snivy
Cheren throws up issues, his starter is still effective against yours but your Pan monkey will see short work of that if you’ve trained them enough, but you’ll have to make sure you prepare for his Pan monkey, it will be the same type as your starting Pokémon so ensure you’ve got a good counter in your squad.
Dispatch Cheren and you’ll get a call from the Professor asking you to meet her in Nimbasa City , the location at the end of Route 4. To reach Nimbasa you simply need to run north as far as possible. If you have some spare time, heading north-west will take you to an optional area, the Desert Resort .
If you follow the path you’re more likely to encounter trainer resistance, but they are all easy fights. Whereas if you tread through the deep sand then chances are you’ll have to dispense with some random Pokémon, it’s your call at the end of your day.
Continue under the road bridge ahead and up to the gatehouse where you’ll meet up with the Professor who will gift you an Ultra Ball , the most powerful ball money can buy. Once you’re done oogling your new toy head ever forward and into Nimbasa.
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