Emerald Safari Zone
Hoenn's pay-to-enter preserve, where you toss bait and Safari Balls instead of battling. It's the only home for outsiders like Pikachu, Heracross, and Pinsir, and a later expansion adds even more.
Safari Zone is in Hoenn. In the story you arrive from Route 121 to the south and it comes before Route 122.
SAFARI ZONE MAP
Four fenced zones make up the Hoenn Safari Zone, two of them locked behind the Mach Bike or the Acro Bike. The National Dex unlocks two more to the north, and a step limit still caps every visit.
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Emerald
Safari Zone Walkthrough
South
1
Each northern area of the Safari Zone needs a different bike, and you carry only one per trip, so start with the Mach Bike.
- Step into the entrance field; the attendant who takes his post by the door behind you is your way out.
- Head west from the entrance field into the southwest area.
Southwest
2
The southwest area keeps its prize past a pond and ends at a muddy slope.
Max Revive
- SurfMoveSurfWaterClassSpecialPower95Accuracy100%PP15Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe. across the water to the far southwest corner of the southwest area and take the Max ReviveMax ReviveRevives a fainted Pokemon with all its HP.In the southwest area, across the water in its far southwest corner (requires Surf).
- Walk back to the north end and race the Mach Bike up the muddy slope into the northwest area.
Max ReviveMax Revive
Revives a fainted Pokemon with all its HP.
In the southwest area, across the water in its far southwest corner (requires Surf)
Northwest
3
Only full Mach Bike speed climbs that slope; anything slower slides you back south.
TM22 Solar Beam
- In the northwest area, surf across the water to its east side and collect TM22 Solar BeamTMTM22 Solar BeamGrassClassSpecialPower120Accuracy100%PP10Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.WhereTM22 Solar Beam, in the northwest area up the muddy slope from the southwest area, across the water on its east side (requires Mach Bike and Surf).
- SurfMoveSurfWaterClassSpecialPower95Accuracy100%PP15Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe. back, then hop the ledges south of the grass down into the southwest area.
- Walk east into the entrance field and talk to the attendant until he offers to end the trip.
TM22 Solar BeamTMTM22 Solar BeamGrass
ClassSpecialPower120Accuracy100%PP10
Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
WhereTM22 Solar Beam, in the northwest area up the muddy slope from the southwest area, across the water on its east side (requires Mach Bike and Surf)
North
4
Return with the Acro Bike for the north area, because nothing links it to the northwest.
Calcium
- Side jump along the Acro Bike rails at the top of the south area, then ride to the north area's northwest corner and take the CalciumCalciumRaises the base SP. ATK stat of one Pokemon.In the north area, in its northwest corner, past the Acro Bike rails in the south area (requires Acro Bike).
- Hop the ledges south back into the entrance field and return to the attendant.
CalciumCalcium
Raises the base SP. ATK stat of one Pokemon.
In the north area, in its northwest corner, past the Acro Bike rails in the south area (requires Acro Bike)
Blocked pathSmashable Rockx6
HM06 Rock Smash
HM06 Rock SmashThis path stays blocked until a party Pokemon knows this move and can use it outside battle.
Dynamo Badge
Dynamo BadgeThe badge that permits using the move outside battle. Without it the move will not work here.
Requires Rock SmashMoveRock SmashFightingClassPhysicalPower20Accuracy100%PP15A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. (HM06MoveRock SmashFightingClassPhysicalPower20Accuracy100%PP15A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.) to break. Usable after earning the Dynamo Badge from Wattson in Mauville City.
Southeast
5
Come back after you beat the game: the two workers east of the entrance field are gone, and the southeast expansion is open.
Big Pearl
PP Up
- Walk east through the gap the workers held into the southeast expansion area.
- Follow the path down to its south edge to find the hidden PP Up, then search its southeast corner for a hidden Full Restore.
- Head back north and surf across the water on its east side to reach the Big Pearl.
Big PearlBig Pearl
A lovely large pearl that would sell at a high price.
In the southeast expansion area, across the water on its east side (requires Surf)
PP UpPP Up
Raises the maximum PP of a selected move.
In the southeast expansion area, along its south edge (hidden)
Blocked pathWaterfall
HM07 Waterfall
HM07 WaterfallThis path stays blocked until a party Pokemon knows this move and can use it outside battle.
Rain Badge
Rain BadgeThe badge that permits using the move outside battle. Without it the move will not work here.
Use WaterfallMoveWaterfallWaterClassSpecialPower80Accuracy100%PP15Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls. to climb
Northeast
6
The same trip carries on north into the northeast expansion, and the attendant sends you back to Route 121 when you are done.
Nugget
Rare Candy
Zinc
- SurfMoveSurfWaterClassSpecialPower95Accuracy100%PP15Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe. north from the Big Pearl, then follow the path into the northeast expansion area and look near its southeast corner for a hidden Rare Candy.
- Climb the east side to the high path above the tall grass and dig up the hidden Zinc in a small nook on its north side.
- Follow the high path west, hop down to the Nugget on the west side near breakable rocks, then drop south and head back to the attendant.
NuggetNugget
A nugget of pure gold. Can be sold at a high price.
In the northeast expansion area, on its west side near breakable rocks
Rare CandyRare Candy
Raises the level of a Pokemon by one.
In the northeast expansion area, near its southeast corner (hidden)
ZincZinc
Raises the base SP. DEF stat of one Pokemon.
In the northeast expansion area, in a small nook on the north side of the high path above the tall grass (hidden)
Blocked pathSmashable Rockx5
HM06 Rock Smash
HM06 Rock SmashThis path stays blocked until a party Pokemon knows this move and can use it outside battle.
Dynamo Badge
Dynamo BadgeThe badge that permits using the move outside battle. Without it the move will not work here.
Requires Rock SmashMoveRock SmashFightingClassPhysicalPower20Accuracy100%PP15A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. (HM06MoveRock SmashFightingClassPhysicalPower20Accuracy100%PP15A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.) to break. Usable after earning the Dynamo Badge from Wattson in Mauville City.
Pokemon Encounters
The Safari Zone is Emerald rare-catch central. Heracross, Pinsir, and Phanpy roam the base fields, while Miltank, Stantler, Gligar, and Shuckle wait in the bike-gated expansion. Pikachu at 5% and Wobbuffet at 10% round out a hunt run entirely on limited Safari Balls, with no way to weaken anything first.
Method
Floor
Type
North Extension9
Walking8
#190Aipom
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#216Teddiursa
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#165Ledyba
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#191Sunkern
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#163Hoothoot
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#228Houndour
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#241Miltank
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#204Pineco
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
Rock Smash1
#213Shuckle
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
Northeast7
Walking6
#043Oddish
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#231Phanpy
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#044Gloom
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#177Natu
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#214Heracross
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#178Xatu
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
Rock Smash1
#074Geodude
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
Northwest14
Walking6
#043Oddish
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#111Rhyhorn
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#084Doduo
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#044Gloom
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#085Dodrio
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#127Pinsir
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
Surf2
#054Psyduck
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#055Golduck
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
Fish6
Old Rod2
#129Magikarp
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#118Goldeen
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
Good Rod2#129Magikarp
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#118Goldeen
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
Super Rod2#118Goldeen
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#119Seaking
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
South Extension19
Walking8
#179Mareep
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#191Sunkern
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#190Aipom
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#167Spinarak
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#207Gligar
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#163Hoothoot
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#209Snubbull
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#234Stantler
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
Surf3
#194Wooper
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#183Marill
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#195Quagsire
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
Fish8
Old Rod2#129Magikarp
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#118Goldeen
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
Good Rod3#129Magikarp
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#118Goldeen
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#223Remoraid
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
Super Rod3#223Remoraid
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#118Goldeen
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#224Octillery
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
Southeast7
Walking7
#043Oddish
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#203Girafarig
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#084Doduo
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#177Natu
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#202Wobbuffet
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#044Gloom
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#025Pikachu
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
Southwest14
Walking7
#043Oddish
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#203Girafarig
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#084Doduo
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#177Natu
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#202Wobbuffet
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#044Gloom
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#025Pikachu
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
Surf1
#054Psyduck
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
Fish6
Old Rod2#129Magikarp
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#118Goldeen
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
Good Rod2#129Magikarp
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#118Goldeen
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
Super Rod2#118Goldeen
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#119Seaking
Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, 500-step limit
#213
Shuckle
BugRock
Encounter rate
100% Common
Level
20–40
EV yield
1 Defense, 1 Sp. Def
Here on Safari ZoneNorth Extensiontall grass100% spawn
1 in 1wild encounters
will be Shuckle — about 54s-1m of walking through grass to catch one.
Catch odds
~54s-1m
to catch one
Poke Ball25%
Great Ball37%
Ultra Ball49%
Nuzlocke
100%
first wild (est.)
TierHigh
PickReliable
EV - Defense, 1 Sp. Def
128
fights to cap
Raw255 fights
+ Pokerus128 fights
Shiny hunt
1/8,192
full odds
Base1/8,192
Expected40h 58m
Also found in 1 other location
ITEMS
All field items and hidden pickups at Safari Zone.
Source
TM1
TM22 Solar Beam
Vitamin4
Calcium
PP Up
Rare Candy
Zinc
Item ball3
Big Pearl
Max Revive
Nugget
Hidden1
Full Restore
TM
TM22 Solar Beam
TM22 Solar Beam, in the northwest area up the muddy slope from the southwest area, across the water on its east side (requires Mach Bike and Surf)
Move
Solar BeamGrassSpecial
Power
120
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
The user of Solar Beam will absorb light on the first turn.
TM1
TM22 Solar Beam
TM
TM22 Solar Beam
TM22 Solar Beam, in the northwest area up the muddy slope from the southwest area, across the water on its east side (requires Mach Bike and Surf)
Move
Solar BeamGrassSpecial
Power
120
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
The user of Solar Beam will absorb light on the first turn.
Vitamin4
Calcium
VITAMIN
Calcium
In the north area, in its northwest corner, past the Acro Bike rails in the south area (requires Acro Bike)
Effect
Raises the base SP. ATK stat of one Pokemon.
PP Up
VITAMIN
PP Up
In the southeast expansion area, along its south edge (hidden)
Effect
Raises the maximum PP of a selected move.
Rare Candy
VITAMIN
Rare Candy
In the northeast expansion area, near its southeast corner (hidden)
Effect
Raises the level of a Pokemon by one.
Zinc
VITAMIN
Zinc
In the northeast expansion area, in a small nook on the north side of the high path above the tall grass (hidden)
Effect
Raises the base SP. DEF stat of one Pokemon.
Item ball3
Big Pearl
ITEM BALL
Big Pearl
In the southeast expansion area, across the water on its east side (requires Surf)
Effect
A lovely large pearl that would sell at a high price.
Max Revive
ITEM BALL
Max Revive
In the southwest area, across the water in its far southwest corner (requires Surf)
Effect
Revives a fainted Pokemon with all its HP.
Nugget
ITEM BALL
Nugget
In the northeast expansion area, on its west side near breakable rocks
Effect
A nugget of pure gold. Can be sold at a high price.
Hidden1
Full Restore
HIDDEN
Full Restore
In the southeast expansion area, in its southeast corner (hidden)
Effect
Fully restores the HP and status of a Pokemon.