In the Pokemon game series, Water Stones are valuable items that allow you to evolve some Water-type Pokemon. Generally, it is difficult to find Water Stones (as well as other elemental stones) - often, only a few are present in each game. In Pokemon Emerald, there are two ways to get a Water Stone: you can exchange it for a blue shard to the house of the Cercatesori o find one on the Abandoned Ship.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Obtain a Water Stone from the Seeker
Step 1. Get a Blue Shard
This method uses the shard trader (also called the Seeker) to exchange a blue shard for a water stone. To get started, you will need a blue scale. You can find these semi-rare items in many places, including:
- Under the rocks in many places after using Sub to access underwater routes (e.g. Route 127, 128, etc.).
- Coincidentally, after defeating wild Clamperls.
Step 2. Go to the Seeker House
When you have a blue shard, you can head to the Seeker's house. His cabin is located on an island on Route 124 (near Verdeazzupoli).
Step 3. Talk to the Finder Finder
He will offer to exchange your blue shard for a Water Stone. Accept the exchange and you will have the stone you want!
Part 2 of 3: Finding the Water Stone in the Abandoned Ship
Step 1. Go to the Abandoned Ship
Here you can find a water stone without resorting to blue shards. Look for it in the wreck of the ship known as S. S. Cactus. The ship is located on Route 108 (in the lower left corner of the world map).
You will need to have a Pokemon that knows Surf to reach the ship. He will also need to know Sub to reach the Water Stone - it is not underwater, but is located in a part of the ship that you cannot access except through an underwater tunnel
Step 2. Enter the ship and head to the deep water section
Use these directions to navigate the ship's maze-like corridors:
- Go up the stairs and enter the first door you see.
- Go up, then turn right and go down the stairs to the top right.
- Head directly to the door below you.
- Walk to the pool of water.
Step 3. Use Sub to enter the depths of the ship
As mentioned earlier, you will need a Pokemon with Surf and Sub to get through this section. Use Surf to enter the water, then proceed down and use Sub to reach the next section of the ship.
You can find Sub (MN08) in Verdeazzupoli. You will need the Mind Badge to use it
Step 4. Proceed into the water and resurface
Follow these simple directions to get past the underwater section of the ship:
- Go left and go through the upper left door in the corridor.
- Advance a few squares in the room and resurface.
Step 5. Take the Water Stone in the third door
When you get out of the water, walk right and enter the third door. In this room, you should see two orbs with objects: one on the top right and one on the left. The one on the left contains the Water Stone.
Part 3 of 3: Using the Water Stone
The Water Stone is used to evolve some Water-type Pokemon - without it, these Pokemon won't evolve just by leveling them up. Read below to find evolutions that require the Water Stone in Pokemon Emerald.
| Basic Pokémon | It evolves into … |
|---|---|
| Eevee | Vaporeon |
| Shellder | Cloyster |
| Staryu | Starmie |
| Poliwhirl | Poliwrath |
| Lombre | Playful |
Advice
- Note that the Water Stone is consumed at the time of evolution of the Pokemon holding it. Since these are difficult items to obtain, you should carefully consider which Pokemon to use them on.
- You can also find the Scanner in the Abandoned Ship - again you'll need Sub to reach it.
