diff --git a/worlds/pokemon_emerald/__init__.py b/worlds/pokemon_emerald/__init__.py
index 040b89b1af51..7b62b9ef73b1 100644
--- a/worlds/pokemon_emerald/__init__.py
+++ b/worlds/pokemon_emerald/__init__.py
@@ -297,6 +297,12 @@ def exclude_locations(location_names: List[str]):
                     "Safari Zone SE - Hidden Item in South Grass 2",
                     "Safari Zone SE - Item in Grass",
                 ])
+
+            # Sacred ash is on Navel Rock, which is locked behind the event tickets
+            if not self.options.event_tickets:
+                exclude_locations([
+                    "Navel Rock Top - Hidden Item Sacred Ash",
+                ])
         elif self.options.goal == Goal.option_steven:
             exclude_locations([
                 "Meteor Falls 1F - Rival Steven",