Step-by-Step: How To Get To Fortree Gym Easily

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How To Get To Fortree Gym
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Step-by-Step: How To Get To Fortree Gym Easily

Can you fly directly to Fortree City in Pokémon Emerald? Yes, you can fly to Fortree City once you have obtained the HM Fly and have a Pokémon that knows it. This guide will walk you through the simplest way to reach the Fortree Gym location, making your journey to Winona’s Gym a breeze. We’ll cover everything from reaching Fortree Gym from various starting points to specific navigation tips within the city.

The Path to the Tree City Gym

Fortree City, known for its unique treehouse-like architecture and its Flying-type Gym Leader, Winona, is a key destination in your Hoenn region adventure. Accessing the Gym itself might seem straightforward, but the journey to get there often requires navigating through different routes and overcoming certain obstacles. This guide breaks down the most efficient ways to get to Fortree City and then directly to its Gym.

From Littleroot Town to Fortree City

If you’re starting your journey from the very beginning, Littleroot Town, your path to Fortree City is quite extensive. It involves progressing through the early routes of Hoenn, defeating Gym Leaders, and obtaining necessary HMs.

Initial Steps and Early Routes

  1. Littleroot Town to Route 101: Your first steps will involve heading north from Littleroot Town into Route 101. Here, you’ll encounter your first wild Pokémon and Professor Birch.
  2. Route 101 to Oldale Town: Continue north through Route 101 to reach Oldale Town.
  3. Oldale Town to Route 102: Head west from Oldale Town onto Route 102. This route is home to Bug- and Grass-type Pokémon.
  4. Route 102 to Petalburg City: Navigate through Route 102 to arrive at Petalburg City.

Petalburg City and Beyond

Upon reaching Petalburg City, you’ll encounter Wally and his first Pokémon battle. After this, you’ll need to head east.

  1. Petalburg City to Route 104 (South): Exit Petalburg City to the east onto Route 104.
  2. Route 104 (South) and Petalburg Woods: Travel north through Route 104, which leads into the Petalburg Woods. This dense forest requires careful navigation.
  3. Petalburg Woods to Route 104 (North): Emerge from the Petalburg Woods on its northern side.
  4. Route 104 (North) to Rustboro City: Continue north on Route 104 until you reach Rustboro City, home to the first Gym Leader, Roxanne.

Progressing Towards Fortree City

After defeating Roxanne and exploring Rustboro City, your path to Fortree City continues eastward.

  1. Rustboro City to Route 117: Head east from Rustboro City onto Route 117, which features the Pokémon Day Care.
  2. Route 117 to Verdanturf Town: Continue east through Route 117 to reach Verdanturf Town.
  3. Verdanturf Town to Route 118: From Verdanturf Town, head east onto Route 118. This route is where you’ll encounter trainers and wild Pokémon, including the possibility of finding fishing Pokémon.
  4. Route 118 to Route 119: Continue east along Route 118. You’ll need to cross a bridge and navigate through tall grass. This section leads you into Route 119.

Route 119: The Waterfall Challenge

Route 119 is a significant area that tests your progression.

  1. Navigating Route 119: This route is characterized by tall grass, trainers, and most importantly, a waterfall. To progress eastward towards Fortree City, you’ll need the HM Waterfall. However, you can reach Fortree City without it by taking an alternative path, which we’ll discuss shortly.
  2. The Waterfall’s Significance: The HM Waterfall is typically obtained after defeating the Gym Leader in Fortree City, meaning you’ll likely need to find another way to reach Fortree City initially if you’re following a strict linear progression.

The Alternative Path to Fortree City

If you haven’t obtained HM Waterfall yet, you can still reach Fortree City by taking a detour.

  1. Backtracking from Route 119: Instead of proceeding through the waterfall area of Route 119, you can backtrack slightly and explore the western parts of Route 119 and the eastern parts of Route 118.
  2. Route 118 to Route 112 and Jagged Pass: From Route 118, head south back towards Route 112. This route leads to the Fiery Path, which connects to the Jagged Pass.
  3. Jagged Pass to Fallarbor Town: Navigate through Jagged Pass to reach Fallarbor Town.
  4. Fallarbor Town to Route 121: From Fallarbor Town, head east onto Route 121.

Reaching Fortree City from the East (Route 121)

Route 121 is a crucial gateway to Fortree City, especially if you’re coming from the eastern side of Hoenn.

Route 121: The Savannah of Hoenn

Route 121 is a long route with diverse wild Pokémon and trainers. It’s also home to the entrance to the Safari Zone.

  1. Exploring Route 121: Travel westward along Route 121. You’ll encounter various Pokémon and trainers.
  2. Safari Zone Entrance: You’ll pass the entrance to the Lilycove City Safari Zone.
  3. Route 121 to Route 122: Continue westward until you reach Route 122.
  4. Route 122 to Route 116: Head south from Route 122 to access Route 116.

Route 116 and the Granite Cave

Route 116 leads you back towards the western side of Hoenn.

  1. Route 116 to Rusturf Tunnel: Navigate through Route 116. You’ll need to go through the Rusturf Tunnel to proceed.
  2. Rusturf Tunnel to Route 117: After exiting the Rusturf Tunnel, you’ll be on Route 117, the same route you encountered earlier leading to Verdanturf Town.

This circular path, while longer, is a way to reach Fortree City if you haven’t yet mastered the western routes. However, the most direct route from the east generally involves passing through Route 121.

The Most Direct Route: Via Route 119

The most common and generally considered the easiest way to reach Fortree City involves progressing through Route 119 from the west.

Navigating Route 119 Effectively

  1. Starting Point: Verdanturf Town: Head east from Verdanturf Town onto Route 118.
  2. Route 118 to Route 119: Continue eastward. Route 119 is characterized by its tall grass, trainers, and the aforementioned waterfall.
  3. The Key to Fortree City: As you traverse Route 119, you will eventually find the path leading directly to Fortree City. The key is to keep moving eastward.
  4. Getting Past Guards (If Any): In Pokémon Emerald, there aren’t typically “guards” in the sense of NPCs blocking your path to Fortree City itself from the main routes. The natural progression of the routes will lead you there.

Accessing Fortree Gym

Once you arrive in Fortree City, the Gym is prominently located.

Fortree City Navigation

Fortree City is built amongst trees, with platforms and bridges connecting different areas.

  1. Arrival: Upon entering Fortree City, you’ll see houses built into trees and various platforms.
  2. Locating Winona’s Gym: Winona’s Gym is located on the right side (east) of the city. It’s a distinctive structure that stands out among the treehouses.
  3. The Gym Leader: Winona specializes in Flying-type Pokémon. Be prepared with Pokémon strong against Flying-types, such as Rock, Electric, and Ice-type Pokémon.

Reaching Fortree Gym from Specific Locations

Let’s consider common travel points to Fortree City.

Mossdeep City to Fortree

If you are in Mossdeep City, your journey to Fortree City involves heading west.

  1. Mossdeep City Exit: Exit Mossdeep City to the west, onto Route 129.
  2. Route 129 to Route 128: Continue westward along Route 129.
  3. Route 128 to Route 127: Travel west onto Route 128.
  4. Route 128 to Route 126: Continue westward along Route 128.
  5. Route 126 to Route 125: Head west onto Route 125.
  6. Route 125 to Route 124: Continue west along Route 125.
  7. Route 124 to Route 123: Travel west onto Route 124.
  8. Route 123 to Fortree City: Route 123 is a long and winding route. It’s a very scenic path that eventually leads you to Fortree City from the south. This route is quite extensive, with trainers and wild Pokémon. It’s a good idea to have a Pokémon that can use Cut to clear some paths and potentially find items.

Alternative Route from Mossdeep: Via Route 119

A more direct path from Mossdeep City, assuming you have access to HM Surf and Fly, would involve using Fly.

  1. Fly to Fortree City: If you have already visited Fortree City and have flying to Fortree City unlocked, this is the quickest method.
  2. Via the West: If you haven’t visited, you would need to travel west through the ocean routes as described above, or travel north from Mossdeep City to Route 122, then west to Route 116, and then through the Rusturf Tunnel to Route 117 and Route 118, eventually reaching Route 119 and then Fortree City.

Route 123 Fortree Access

Route 123 Fortree access is primarily from the south. This route is quite extensive and can be a bit challenging to navigate due to its length and the number of trainers.

Key Features of Route 123

  • Tall Grass: Expect dense patches of tall grass with various wild Pokémon.
  • Trainers: Numerous trainers will challenge you as you make your way through.
  • Items: Keep an eye out for items scattered along the path. Using a Pokémon with Cut can sometimes reveal hidden paths or items.
  • Connection: Route 123 eventually connects to the southern part of Fortree City.

Utilizing HM Fly for Quick Travel

The most efficient way to travel to Fortree City, once you have visited it, is by using the HM Fly.

How to Use Fly

  1. Obtain HM02: HM02 Fly is typically found on Route 16, north of Pacifidlog Town and west of Verdanturf Town. You’ll need to defeat or bypass the barrier to get to it.
  2. Teach Fly: Teach Fly to a Pokémon. Flying-type Pokémon are ideal candidates.
  3. Accessing the Menu: Open your Start Menu and select the Pokémon that knows Fly.
  4. Select “Fly”: Choose the “Fly” option.
  5. Choose Destination: A map of the Hoenn region will appear. Select Fortree City from the list of available locations.
  6. Confirmation: Confirm your choice, and your Pokémon will fly you directly to Fortree City. This bypasses all the routes and walking involved.

Navigating Fortree City and Reaching the Gym

Once you are in Fortree City, navigating Fortree to find the Gym is straightforward.

  1. City Layout: The city has a unique layout with platforms, bridges, and houses built into trees.
  2. Gym Location: The Gym is situated on the eastern side of the city. Follow the main paths eastward, and you’ll see the Gym’s distinctive structure.
  3. No Specific Obstacles: There are no specific “guards” or puzzles to overcome within Fortree City itself to simply reach the Gym building. The challenge lies in defeating Winona inside.

Table: Route Summary to Fortree City

Route No. Key Locations & Features Direction From Last Point
101 Littleroot Town, Professor Birch North
102 Oldale Town, Tall Grass West
104 Petalburg City, Petalburg Woods East
117 Pokémon Day Care, Verdanturf Town East
118 Route 118 Bridge, Fishing East
119 Tall Grass, Waterfall (Progression point for Waterfall HM) East
Fortree City East (from Route 119)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can I use Fly to get to Fortree City if I haven’t been there before?

A1: No, you can only use the Fly HM to travel to locations you have already visited. If it’s your first time, you must travel there on foot or by other means.

Q2: What kind of Pokémon are strong against Winona’s Pokémon in Fortree Gym?

A2: Winona specializes in Flying-type Pokémon. Therefore, Pokémon with Rock, Electric, and Ice-type moves will be highly effective.

Q3: Is there a way to skip parts of the journey to Fortree City without using Fly?

A3: While Fly is the ultimate shortcut, you can utilize other HMs like Surf to travel through water routes, but it doesn’t bypass the land-based routes as effectively as Fly.

Q4: What are the common Pokémon found on Route 123 when heading to Fortree City?

A4: Route 123 features a variety of Pokémon, often including Vulpix, Growlithe, Grimer, and variations of other common Hoenn Pokémon. The specific Pokémon can vary depending on the time of day and if you are in the tall grass or using the Bug Catching Contest area.

Q5: How do I get past the guards in Fortree City?

A5: There are no guards blocking access to Fortree City or the Gym itself. The path is open once you arrive in the city. The challenge is within the Gym battle.

Q6: What is the significance of the waterfall in Route 119 for reaching Fortree City?

A6: The waterfall is a landmark in Route 119. While you can reach Fortree City by navigating around it on your first visit (by backtracking and taking a longer route), HM Waterfall is needed to progress through the waterfall to reach the eastern parts of Route 119 and potentially other areas later in the game.

By following these steps, you should find reaching Fortree Gym and challenging Winona’s Gym a much smoother experience. Happy adventuring!