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Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Nuzlocke guide

Level caps, boss teams and trainer levels for your next run — 13 main-story battles from Roxanne (Lv 14) to Steven (Lv 59).

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Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire remake the Hoenn adventure with Mega Evolution, the DexNav and soaring across the region. The Delta Episode after the credits adds a story around Rayquaza.

Region
Hoenn
Generation
VI
First cap
Lv14
Final cap
Lv59
Main battles
13
Areas tracked
95

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire level caps

A level cap is the level of the opponent’s strongest Pokémon. In a Hardcore Nuzlocke, no Pokémon in your party may be above the cap when the battle starts.

The biggest jump in the main story is +10 levels, from Winona (Lv 35) to Liza & Tate (Lv 45). Plan your training before it.

Omega Ruby

Main story of Omega Ruby in story order
#BattleTypeAceLevel cap
01RoxanneGymNosepassNosepassLv14
02BrawlyGymMakuhitaMakuhitaLv16
03WattsonGymMagnetonMagnetonLv21
04FlanneryGymTorkoalTorkoalLv28
05NormanGymSlakingSlakingLv30
06WinonaGymAltariaAltariaLv35
07Liza & TateGymSolrockSolrockLv45
08WallaceGymMiloticMiloticLv46
09SidneyLeagueAbsolAbsolLv52
10PhoebeLeagueDusknoirDusknoirLv53
11GlaciaLeagueWalreinWalreinLv54
12DrakeLeagueSalamenceSalamenceLv55
13StevenLeagueMetagrossMetagrossLv59

Rivals, villains and other story battles

Optional and recurring story battles, sorted by level
BattleTypeAceLevel cap
TabithaBossNumelNumelLv23
TabithaBossNumelNumelLv24
MaxieBossCameruptCameruptLv27
CourtneyBossCameruptCameruptLv31
TabithaBossCameruptCameruptLv32
CourtneyBossCameruptCameruptLv38
CourtneyBossCameruptCameruptLv39
MaxieBossCameruptCameruptLv43
Post-game battles (7)
Post-game and DLC battles, sorted by level
BattleTypeAceLevel cap
CourtneyPost-gameCameruptCameruptLv53
CourtneyPost-gameCameruptCameruptLv55
Sidney - rematchPost-gameAbsolAbsolLv72
Phoebe - rematchPost-gameSableyeSableyeLv73
Glacia - rematchPost-gameGlalieGlalieLv74
Drake - rematchPost-gameSalamenceSalamenceLv75
Steven - rematchPost-gameMetagrossMetagrossLv79

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire boss teams

Every gym leader, trial and League battle of the main story with levels and known movesets. Tap a battle to open its team.

Omega Ruby

01 Roxanne Gym Cap14

Leader Roxanne

  • Geodude
    Geodude Lv12 Tackle · Defense Curl · Rock Tomb
  • Nosepass
    Nosepass Lv14 Tackle · Harden · Rock Tomb
02 Brawly Gym Cap16

Leader Brawly

  • Machop
    Machop Lv14 Leer · Karate Chop · Seismic Toss · Bulk Up
  • Makuhita
    Makuhita Lv16 Arm Thrust · Knock Off · Sand Attack · Bulk Up
03 Wattson Gym Cap21

Leader Wattson

  • Magnemite
    Magnemite Lv19 Thunder Wave · Tackle · Volt Switch
  • Voltorb
    Voltorb Lv19 Rollout · Charge · Volt Switch
  • Magneton
    Magneton Lv21 Supersonic · Magnet Bomb · Volt Switch
04 Flannery Gym Cap28

Leader Flannery

  • Slugma
    Slugma Lv26 Overheat · Rock Throw · Light Screen · Sunny Day
  • Numel
    Numel Lv26 Earth Power · Lava Plume · Amnesia · Sunny Day
  • Torkoal
    Torkoal Lv28 Overheat · Body Slam · Curse · Sunny Day
05 Norman Gym Cap30

Leader Norman

  • Slaking
    Slaking Lv28 Encore · Retaliate · Yawn · Feint Attack
  • Vigoroth
    Vigoroth Lv28 Fury Swipes · Feint Attack · Retaliate · Encore
  • Slaking
    Slaking Lv30 Chip Away · Swagger · Retaliate · Feint Attack
06 Winona Gym Cap35

Leader Winona

  • Swellow
    Swellow Lv33 Quick Attack · Aerial Ace · Double Team · Endeavor
  • Pelipper
    Pelipper Lv33 Water Pulse · Roost · Protect · Aerial Ace
  • Skarmory
    Skarmory Lv33 Sand Attack · Air Cutter · Steel Wing · Aerial Ace
  • Altaria
    Altaria Lv35 Earthquake · Dragon Breath · Cotton Guard · Roost
07 Liza & Tate Gym Cap45

Leaders Liza & Tate

  • Lunatone
    Lunatone Lv45 Light Screen · Psychic · Hypnosis · Calm Mind
  • Solrock
    Solrock Lv45 Sunny Day · Rock Slide · Psychic · Solar Beam
08 Wallace Gym Cap46

Leader Wallace

  • Luvdisc
    Luvdisc Lv44 Water Pulse · Attract · Sweet Kiss · Draining Kiss
  • Whiscash
    Whiscash Lv44 Mud Sport · Waterfall · Zen Headbutt · Earthquake
  • Sealeo
    Sealeo Lv44 Encore · Body Slam · Aurora Beam · Waterfall
  • Seaking
    Seaking Lv44 Aqua Ring · Rain Dance · Waterfall · Horn Drill
  • Milotic
    Milotic Lv46 Hydro Pump · Disarming Voice · Recover · Ice Beam
09 Sidney League Cap52

Elite Four Sidney

  • Mightyena
    Mightyena Lv50
  • Shiftry
    Shiftry Lv50
  • Cacturne
    Cacturne Lv50
  • Sharpedo
    Sharpedo Lv50
  • Absol
    Absol Lv52
10 Phoebe League Cap53

Elite Four Phoebe

  • Dusclops
    Dusclops Lv51
  • Banette
    Banette Lv51
  • Sableye
    Sableye Lv51
  • Banette
    Banette Lv51
  • Dusknoir
    Dusknoir Lv53
11 Glacia League Cap54

Elite Four Glacia

  • Glalie
    Glalie Lv52
  • Froslass
    Froslass Lv52
  • Glalie
    Glalie Lv52
  • Froslass
    Froslass Lv52
  • Walrein
    Walrein Lv54
12 Drake League Cap55

Elite Four Drake

  • Altaria
    Altaria Lv53
  • Flygon
    Flygon Lv53
  • Kingdra
    Kingdra Lv53
  • Flygon
    Flygon Lv53
  • Salamence
    Salamence Lv55
13 Steven League Cap59

Champion Steven

  • Skarmory
    Skarmory Lv57
  • Claydol
    Claydol Lv57
  • Aggron
    Aggron Lv57
  • Cradily
    Cradily Lv57
  • Armaldo
    Armaldo Lv57
  • Metagross
    Metagross Lv59 @ Metagrossite

Trainer levels by location

First battles against route trainers in Omega Ruby, sorted by the typical level of their strongest Pokémon — a quick way to see where the level curve climbs. Rematches are not included.

56 locations with documented trainers
LocationTrainersLevelsTypical ace
Route 10232–5Lv4
Route 10434–9Lv7
Petalburg Woods25–9Lv9
Route 11647–10Lv10
Dewford Town411–16Lv13
Rustboro City77–51Lv14
Route 1091312–27Lv15
Granite Cave315–57Lv15
Route 117115Lv15
Rusturf Tunnel213–16Lv16
Route 103145–50Lv17
Route 1102412–21Lv17
Route 112416–21Lv19
Route 113418–22Lv21
Route 114620–23Lv23
Mt. Chimney322–27Lv24
Jagged Pass221–25Lv25
Lavaridge Town823–28Lv25
Route 1111816–51Lv26
Route 106313–27Lv27
Route 105624–27Lv27
Route 108524–28Lv27
Route 107625–41Lv27
Route 115225–27Lv27
Sea Mauville226–28Lv28
Petalburg City928–53Lv28
Route 1181017–51Lv29
Route 1192326–33Lv30
Fortree City823–53Lv32
Route 1201329–51Lv33
Route 121333–35Lv35
Slateport City414–37Lv36
Mt. Pyre1133–38Lv36
Route 1231133–37Lv36
Route 132436–40Lv38
Route 128537–39Lv38
Route 1261035–41Lv39
Route 124936–48Lv39
Route 125536–39Lv39
Route 1291036–41Lv39
Route 130536–41Lv39
Route 133736–39Lv39
Route 134636–40Lv39
Lilycove City637–39Lv39
Route 1271137–41Lv39
Route 131537–57Lv39
Mossdeep City1025–55Lv41
Seafloor Cavern738–49Lv41
Sootopolis City939–46Lv43
Meteor Falls823–58Lv47
Victory Road1043–48Lv47
S.S. Tidal848–51Lv51
Mauville City2715–75Lv55
Battle Resort2760–81Lv60
Sky Pillar160–62Lv62
Pokémon League1050–79Lv72

Nuzlocke tips for Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

  • The DexNav lets you search for specific Pokémon. Agree on how it interacts with your first-encounter rule — many players don’t use it to choose encounters.
  • Team Magma and Team Aqua still differ between the versions, and so do their bosses.
  • The Exp. Share can be turned off. Do so if you play with level caps.

New to the challenge? Start with the Nuzlocke rules, or bring friends with the Soul Link rules.

FAQ

What is the first level cap in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire?

The first cap is level 14: Roxanne’s strongest Pokémon is Nosepass at level 14. Keep every party member at or below level 14 for that battle.

What level is the Champion in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire?

Steven sets the final main-story cap at level 59, with Metagross as the ace.

How many boss battles are there in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire?

This guide lists 13 main-story battles, 8 optional story battles against rivals and villains and 7 post-game battles for Omega Ruby.

Can I play a randomized Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Nuzlocke?

The PokéRuns Randomizer supports the official games of generations I–V, so Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire can’t be randomized with it. You can still track a regular Nuzlocke or Soul Link of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire with PokéRuns.

Sources

Caps and teams come from the PokéRuns tracker data (updated 2026-09-07), compiled from:

  • pokemondb.net 1
  • serebii.net 123
  • serebii.net Pokéarth route trainer data

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