What to do after beating Winona in Pokémon Emerald?
After defeating Winona, the Gym Leader of Fortree City, and earning your Feather Badge, your next objective is to proceed through Route 120 to continue your journey across the Hoenn region.
Immediate Next Steps
Once Winona is defeated, you should immediately head back to Route 120. This route holds crucial progress for your adventure and provides new areas to explore.
Navigating Route 120
Your path on Route 120 involves a sequence of actions designed to advance the storyline and uncover hidden areas:
- Return to the Bridge: Head back across the bridge on Route 120, specifically the one where you recently encountered Steven.
- Continue Southward: Proceed further down Route 120. As you move along, be prepared to encounter and battle more Pokémon trainers. Engaging these trainers is important for gaining experience for your team and progressing through the route.
- Access the Aspear Berry Grove:
- After you have successfully defeated all the trainers present on this section of Route 120, move your character all the way to the right side of the path.
- You will find a tree blocking the way. Use the HM01 (Cut) to remove this tree.
- Cutting down the tree will grant you access to a secluded Aspear Berry Grove, where you can collect valuable berries.
Why This Progression Matters
This progression through Route 120 is a vital part of the main storyline in Pokémon Emerald. It leads you towards new towns, challenges, and eventually, the next Pokémon Gym. Exploring every corner, battling trainers, and utilizing your HMs are key to uncovering all that the Hoenn region has to offer.
