Easy Guide: how to get to fortree gym emerald in Pokémon
So, you want to reach the sixth gym in Pokemon Emerald? That’s the Fortree City Gym! Getting there is a fun part of your adventure. It involves travel, meeting a special person named Steven Stone, and using a cool item called the Devon Scope. You might hit some invisible obstacles first. Don’t worry, this guide and walkthrough will show you exactly what to do. It’s easy once you know the steps!
The Fortree City Gym is high up in the trees. It’s the sixth gym you will face in Pokemon Emerald. But reaching it isn’t just about walking into the city. There’s a small puzzle you need to solve first. This involves finding Steven Stone and getting a special item.
Here is how you get to the Fortree City Gym in Pokemon Emerald.
Starting Your Trip to Fortree City
Your journey to Fortree City likely starts after you beat the gym in Mauville City. Wattson gives you the Dynamo Badge. He also tells you about the next part of your adventure. You need to head north from Mauville City.
Leaving Mauville City
Walk out of the Mauville City gym. Head north through the city. Use the pathway that goes north. You will leave Mauville City this way. You will arrive on Route 118.
Reaching Route 118
Route 118 is different from places you have been before. It has water. You need to cross this water. To cross the water, you need the HM Surf. You should have gotten Surf by now. You get Surf after beating the dad of May or Brendan in Petalburg City. His name is Norman. He is the fifth gym leader.
Use Surf on the water in Route 118. Surf east across the water. On the other side, you will step onto land again.
Meeting Someone Important
After surfing across, you might meet someone. This person is Steven Stone. He is a very cool guy in the game. He is strong and helps you sometimes. He might give you a hint about where to go next. But the most important meeting with him for the gym comes later. Just keep heading east for now.
You can go south onto Route 123 from here if you want to explore. It’s a nice route with berries and trainers. But to get to Fortree City, you need to go north.
Walking Up Route 119
After crossing the water on Route 118 and meeting Steven (or just moving past the area where you meet him), look for a path going north. This path leads to Route 119.
Route 119 is a long route. It is special because it often rains there. The rain adds to the feel of the place. It’s a forest route. There are many tall trees. There are also many trainers to battle. Battling them helps your Pokémon get stronger.
Need For Speed (or Bikes)
Route 119 has hills and slopes. To get up some of these slopes, you need a special bike. In Pokemon Emerald, you get two bikes later: the Mach Bike and the Acro Bike. For the slopes on Route 119, you need the Mach Bike. The Mach Bike goes fast. You get one of these bikes from Rydel in Mauville City. You can swap bikes later. Make sure you have the Mach Bike with you now.
You will see slopes on Route 119. Get on your Mach Bike. Ride up the slopes. If you don’t have the Mach Bike, you cannot get past certain points on this route. Go back to Mauville City if you need to swap bikes.
Navigating the Route
Follow the path north on Route 119. It twists and turns. There are grassy areas where wild Pokémon appear. There are trainers hiding in the tall grass and on ledges. Be ready for battles.
You will see waterfalls here too. But you cannot climb waterfalls yet. You need the HM Waterfall for that. You get that much later. So, don’t worry about those waterfalls now. Just follow the path that is open to you.
Keep riding your Mach Bike up the slopes. Keep walking through the grass. Keep battling trainers. You are heading towards a building on this route.
Reaching the Weather Institute
As you travel north on Route 119, you will come to a building. This building is the Weather Institute. It is important for the story.
Inside the Weather Institute, you will find people studying the weather. But Team Aqua or Team Magma (depending on which team is the main bad guy in your game, in Emerald it’s both!) will be here. They are causing trouble.
Dealing with the Bad Guys
You will need to battle the bad guys inside the Weather Institute. Fight your way through the building. You will reach the top floor. Here you will face a boss battle against a leader of the team. Beat them to stop their plans.
After you save the Weather Institute, one of the scientists will thank you. As a reward, they will give you a special Pokémon. This Pokémon is Castform. Castform changes its type based on the weather. It’s a nice gift!
Saving the Weather Institute is a required step to move forward on Route 119. You must do this.
Moving On from the Institute
Once the bad guys are gone and you have Castform, you can leave the Weather Institute. Walk outside. You are now in the northern part of Route 119.
Keep heading north. The path is pretty clear from here. You will see the end of Route 119 soon.
Entering Fortree City
At the very northern end of Route 119, you will find an exit. This exit leads directly into Fortree City. Congratulations! You have reached the city in the trees.
Fortree City is unique. The houses and paths are built high up in the trees. You walk on bridges and platforms. It’s a cool place to explore. The people here live among nature.
Walk around Fortree City. Talk to the people. Visit the Pokémon Center if your Pokémon need healing. Visit the Poké Mart to buy items. Look at the cool tree houses.
Your main goal here is the gym, the sixth gym in Pokemon Emerald. Look for the gym building. It looks like a big tree house with a gym symbol on it.
The Problem with the Gym Entrance
You found the gym building in Fortree City. Great! Now, try to walk inside.
Walk up to the entrance. Try to go in.
What happens?
You can’t get in! It feels like there is something blocking the way. But you can’t see anything there. It’s like an invisible obstacle.
No matter how much you try, you just bump into something. It’s frustrating! You need to figure out how to make this invisible obstacle go away.
This is a key part of the guide. You need to solve this puzzle before you can challenge the gym leader.
Finding the Solution: You Need Help
So, you are blocked from entering the sixth gym by an invisible obstacle. What do you do? You need help to see what is blocking your path.
Remember Steven Stone? The cool guy you might have met earlier? He is the key to solving this. He has a special item that can reveal hidden things.
But where is he now? He isn’t in Fortree City. You need to leave Fortree City and look for him.
Where to Find Steven Stone
Leave Fortree City. Go south back onto Route 120.
Route 120 is connected to Fortree City. It’s the route just below the city.
Walk south onto Route 120. Explore this route a little. It’s a sunny route with tall grass and water puzzles later on (where you need Surf).
Look for Steven Stone. He is usually standing in a specific spot. Walk south from the Fortree City exit onto Route 120.
Keep your eyes open. Look for him near some tall grass and trees. He is often standing still.
Steven Stone is standing near a weird, zig-zag shaped tree. Near this tree, there is another one of those invisible obstacles! This is why Steven is there. He is also looking at these strange barriers.
Finding Steven Stone’s Location
Let’s make it super clear where to find Steven Stone on Route 120:
- Exit Fortree City by going south.
- You are now on Route 120.
- Walk south for a short distance.
- Look for a patch of tall grass on your right (east).
- Look for a strange, twisted tree nearby.
- Steven Stone will be standing right next to this tree and the patch of tall grass. He is looking at the invisible obstacle there.
He might be excited to see you. Talk to him!
Getting the Devon Scope
Talk to Steven Stone on Route 120. Tell him about the invisible obstacle blocking the gym in Fortree City. Or just talk to him, he already knows about these things.
Steven Stone is smart. He has been studying these invisible obstacles. He knows what causes them.
He will tell you about a special item. This item can make the invisible obstacles visible. It’s called the Devon Scope. The Devon Corporation makes it.
Since you need it to continue your journey and reach the gym, Steven Stone will give you the Devon Scope. He gives it to you right there on Route 120.
This is a key item. It does not get used up. You can use it many times. It stays in your Bag under Key Items.
What the Devon Scope Does
The Devon Scope lets you see certain Pokémon that are normally invisible. These Pokémon are called Kecleon. The invisible obstacles you are hitting are actually invisible Kecleon!
Now that you have the Devon Scope, you can go back to the gym entrance in Fortree City.
Using the Devon Scope
You have the Devon Scope. You know it reveals invisible Kecleon. You know a Kecleon is blocking the gym in Fortree City.
Your next step is to go back to Fortree City and use the Devon Scope near the gym entrance.
Heading Back to Fortree City
Leave Steven Stone on Route 120. Walk north back towards Fortree City. The entrance is just a short walk away.
Enter Fortree City again.
Going to the Gym
Walk through Fortree City back to the gym building. Go to the entrance where you hit the invisible obstacle before.
Stand in front of the spot where you couldn’t walk through. You don’t need to do anything special. The Devon Scope works automatically when you are near an invisible Kecleon.
Walk towards the invisible wall. Because you have the Devon Scope, the invisible obstacle will suddenly appear!
Revealing the Kecleon
When you get close to the spot where you hit the invisible wall, the Devon Scope will activate. It makes the Kecleon visible!
A Kecleon will appear right in front of you. This is the Pokémon that was blocking your way.
The Kecleon won’t just move. It will likely trigger a Pokémon battle!
Dealing with the Kecleon
You will now battle the Kecleon that was blocking the path.
The Kecleon is a Normal-type Pokémon. It might have the special ability Color Change. This ability makes its type change to the type of the move that last hit it. Be careful when attacking it.
You can battle the Kecleon like any other wild Pokémon. You can:
- Fight it and knock it out.
- weaken it and try to catch it using a Poké Ball.
Either way is fine for getting into the gym. The goal is to get the Kecleon out of the way.
Once the battle is over (either you won or you caught it), the Kecleon is gone from that spot.
The path to the gym entrance is now clear!
Entering the Sixth Gym
You used the Devon Scope. You revealed the Kecleon. You dealt with it.
Now, walk forward. The invisible obstacle is gone. You can now walk right into the Fortree City Gym!
Congratulations! You successfully navigated the routes, found the item, and cleared the path. You are now ready to challenge the sixth gym leader in Pokemon Emerald.
The gym leader in Fortree City is Winona. She uses Flying-type Pokémon. Be prepared for battles high in the trees inside the gym. The gym puzzle involves spinning walls.
This walkthrough focused on getting to the gym entrance and removing the barrier. Beating the gym leader is the next challenge!
Quick Summary of Steps
Here’s a simple list of what you did:
- Leave Mauville City, go north to Route 118.
- Use Surf to cross the water on Route 118.
- Go north onto Route 119 (need Mach Bike).
- Go through Route 119, helping the Weather Institute.
- Reach Fortree City.
- Try to enter the gym, hit an invisible obstacle.
- Leave Fortree City, go south onto Route 120.
- Find Steven Stone near a strange tree.
- Talk to Steven, get the Devon Scope.
- Go back to Fortree City.
- Go to the gym entrance.
- Use the Devon Scope to reveal the Kecleon.
- Battle the Kecleon.
- The path is now clear!
- Walk into the sixth gym.
Preparing for the Fortree Gym Challenge
Now that you can get inside the sixth gym, take a moment to prepare. This guide got you to the door. What happens inside is up to your team!
The gym leader, Winona, uses Flying-type Pokémon.
Good types against Flying are:
- Electric
- Rock
- Steel
Bad types against Flying are:
- Fighting
- Bug
- Grass
Make sure your Pokémon are strong enough. Train them on Route 119 or Route 120. Heal them at the Fortree City Pokémon Center. Buy items like Potions and Super Potions at the Poké Mart.
The gym puzzle involves moving walls that spin you around. It’s not too hard to figure out. Just pay attention to how the walls move. The goal is to find the path to Winona.
With your team ready and the path clear, you are set to challenge the Fortree City Gym leader and earn your sixth badge!
More About the Invisible Obstacles
The invisible obstacles you found are not just random walls. They are actually Kecleon. Kecleon is a Pokémon with a special ability. Its ability is called Color Change in earlier games like Pokemon Emerald. It lets Kecleon change its color to hide perfectly. It becomes invisible!
The Devon Scope is a tool made by the Devon Corporation. They make many important items in the game. This scope uses technology to see things you normally cannot see. It detects the hidden Kecleon.
You will find other invisible obstacles (more Kecleon) on Route 120 and other places later in the game. Now that you have the Devon Scope, you can reveal and battle all of them! Some might be hiding items, too. So, exploring routes again with the Devon Scope can be useful.
Why Steven Stone Has the Scope
Steven Stone is the son of the president of the Devon Corporation. He is also a skilled Pokémon trainer and likes collecting rare stones. Because his family runs Devon Corp, he has access to their special tools, like the Devon Scope. He gives it to you because he sees you are a strong trainer trying to help the region. He knows you need it to get past the Kecleon and continue your journey.
Key Items Needed for This Journey
To help you track, here are the main items you needed or gained on this part of your journey to the sixth gym:
| Item | Where to Get It | Why You Need It |
|---|---|---|
| HM Surf | Petalburg City (after Gym 5) | To cross the water on Route 118. |
| Mach Bike | Mauville City (Rydel’s Bikes) | To ride up slopes on Route 119. |
| Devon Scope | Route 120 (from Steven Stone) | To see the invisible obstacle (Kecleon) blocking the gym. |
Having these items is important for following this walkthrough. If you don’t have them, you need to go back and get them first.
Reviewing the Path to Fortree City
Let’s quickly review the main path from Mauville City to Fortree City again. This ensures you remember the steps needed before you even hit the gym barrier.
- Mauville City: Start here after getting the Dynamo Badge.
- Route 118 (East): Go north from Mauville. Use Surf to cross the water. Meet Steven potentially.
- Route 119 (North): Go north from Route 118. It rains here. Use the Mach Bike for slopes. Battle trainers.
- Weather Institute: Located on Route 119. Enter, battle bad guys, save the scientists, get Castform.
- Route 119 (North part): Continue north after the Weather Institute.
- Fortree City: Arrive at the city in the trees.
Once in Fortree City, remember the gym is blocked. This triggers the need to go to Route 120 for the Devon Scope.
This journey involves different types of areas. You go from a city edge to a water area, then a long, rainy forest route, a building, and finally a city built in trees. It’s a varied part of the game in Pokemon Emerald.
Detour onto Route 120 (After Getting Scope)
While you are on Route 120 getting the Devon Scope from Steven Stone, take some time to explore this route. It’s a large route.
Near where Steven gives you the scope, there are other invisible obstacles. Use your Devon Scope near them to reveal more Kecleon. You can battle or catch these Pokémon.
Route 120 also has puzzles involving stepping on soft dirt patches to sink and reach lower areas. It has grassy areas, water bodies (that need Surf later), and trainers. Exploring it fully after getting the Devon Scope can lead to finding items and training your Pokémon.
Route 120 connects to other places later in the game, but for now, its main purpose for you is finding Steven Stone and the Devon Scope.
Completing Your Goal: Gym Challenge
Once you use the Devon Scope at the Fortree City Gym and clear the Kecleon, the path stays open. You can go in and out of the gym whenever you want.
Inside, the gym layout is the spinning walls. Figure out the path through the maze to reach the gym leader, Winona. Her Flying-type Pokémon can be tough. Make sure you have Electric, Rock, or Steel types on your team, or Pokémon with moves of those types. Skarmory, her ace, is Steel/Flying type, making Electric and Fighting moves good against it.
Beating Winona gives you the Feather Badge. This badge lets you use the HM Fly outside of battle. Fly is very useful for fast travel around the Hoenn region in Pokemon Emerald. It lets you fly to any city you have visited before.
So, getting to the sixth gym, solving the invisible obstacle puzzle, and beating Winona unlocks more exploration freedom!
Recapping the Essential Steps
Here’s a small reminder of the very core steps from when you can’t enter the gym:
- Try to enter Fortree City Gym.
- Hit an invisible obstacle (Kecleon).
- Go south from Fortree City onto Route 120.
- Find Steven Stone near a strange tree.
- Talk to Steven Stone.
- Get the Devon Scope.
- Go back to Fortree City.
- Go to the gym entrance.
- Walk towards the invisible obstacle.
- The Devon Scope reveals the Kecleon.
- Battle the Kecleon.
- Enter the sixth gym!
This covers the specific problem of the blocked gym entrance and how to solve it using the Devon Scope and Steven Stone. The earlier steps covered how to reach Fortree City in the first place.
This whole process is a key point in your Pokemon Emerald adventure. It teaches you about special hidden Pokémon and how special items are used to progress.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here are some common questions about getting to the Fortree City Gym in Pokemon Emerald.
Q: Do I really need the Mach Bike to get to Fortree City?
A: Yes, you need the Mach Bike to ride up the slopes on Route 119. You get the bikes from Rydel’s Cycles in Mauville City. If you picked the Acro Bike, you can swap it for the Mach Bike at the shop.
Q: Where exactly is Steven Stone on Route 120?
A: Exit Fortree City and go south onto Route 120. Walk a short distance south. He is standing next to a strange, twisted-looking tree, near a patch of tall grass. He is looking at an invisible spot, which is another Kecleon.
Q: What do I do with the Devon Scope after I get it?
A: Keep it in your Key Items pocket. Just walk back to the Fortree City Gym entrance. When you walk near the invisible obstacle, the Devon Scope will automatically reveal the Kecleon. You don’t need to ‘use’ it from the menu at the gym door.
Q: What level should my Pokémon be for the Fortree Gym?
A: The gym leader, Winona, has Pokémon in their late 20s to early 30s. It’s a good idea to have your team around level 28-35 to have a good chance. Training on Route 119 and Route 120 helps.
Q: Are there other invisible obstacles after the one at the gym?
A: Yes, there are other invisible Kecleon on Route 120 and other areas later in the game. The Devon Scope will reveal all of them.
Q: Can I catch the Kecleon blocking the gym?
A: Yes, you can choose to try and catch the Kecleon during the battle, or just knock it out. Either way clears the path.
Q: What is the gym leader’s name in Fortree City?
A: The Fortree City Gym Leader is Winona. She uses Flying-type Pokémon.
Wrapping Up Your Journey to the Gym
Reaching the sixth gym in Pokemon Emerald and getting inside is a memorable part of the game. It combines travel, a little mystery with the invisible obstacles, meeting Steven Stone, and using a cool item, the Devon Scope.
Following this guide and walkthrough, you should have no trouble getting past the Kecleon blocking the Fortree City Gym entrance. Remember to prepare your Pokémon for the Flying-type challenge that waits inside! Good luck with your gym battle!