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Artwork of May and Brendan soaring on Mega Latias and Mega Latios
Soaring in the sky (Japanese: 大空 sky) is a game mechanic introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. It is only accessible by use of the Eon Flute and summoning LatiosOR or LatiasAS.
Mechanics
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This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Research is needed to find out what the effects of transferring the Pokémon to another game is. Research is also needed to find out if there are any stunts that exist that can only be preformed via the extra button controls present on the 3DS Circle Pad Pro or New 3DS.
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Soaring can first be accessed after receiving the Eon Flute from Steven Stone. Once the Eon Flute is used, Latias or Latios will come to the the player's side and Mega Evolve. This is regardless to whether or not the Pokémon are present in the player's party, or even holding their respective Mega Stones.
While soaring, several wild Flying-type Pokémon may be encountered, as well as special locations known as Mirage spots. Players may also freely travel to any previously visited location, much in the same way as flying.
Players also maintain full control over the Pokémon, allowing them to perform various aerobatic stunts.
Brendan performing a trick
Stunt
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Effect
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Combination
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Buck
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The Pokémon begins to thrash while the rider lets go. The rider then attempts to maintain their balance on its back.
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A
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Accelerate
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Increases the Pokémon's speed.
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B
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Ascend
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The Pokémon pitches upward, increasing its altitude.
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X or Forward + X
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Descend
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The Pokémon pitches downward, decreasing its altitude.
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Y or Forward + Y
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Inverted Decline
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The Pokémon pitches upward, while simultaneously decreasing its altitude and drifting down in a backward motion.
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Backwards + X
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Inverted Incline
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The Pokémon pitches downward, while simultaneously increasing its altitude and rising in a backward motion.
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Backwards + Y
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Somersault
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The Pokémon takes an abrupt nosedive, spinning downward in a corkscrew fashion and then righting itself after completing a 180° flip.
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Forward + L
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Loop-de-Loop
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The Pokémon pitches upwards, inverting itself and the rider in an arch before nosediving and completing a 360° flip.
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Forward + R
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Scoot Back
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The Pokémon wriggles several paces backward.
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Forward + A
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Barrel-Roll Dash
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The Pokémon accelerates forward, spinning to make one complete rotation.
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Forward + B
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Backtrack
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Whenever the player reaches the white edge of the map, the Pokémon will somersault and complete a 180° turnaround. This forces itself and the rider to reface the Hoenn region.
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Attempt to go out of bounds
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Mirage spots
Hoenn is home to strange phenomena known as Mirage spots, which occur throughout the region. Many are random and spontaneous, while others may only be found when in possession of certain Items or Pokémon. These anomalies can manifest themselves in several ways, including: rifts within the Space-Time Continuum, unusual localized weather phenomena, and the sudden appearance of entire islands and other landmasses.
Mysterious portals lie in the heart of many of these spots. If interacted with, a rare legendary Pokémon may emerge from the portal, inciting battle with the player.
Once every 24 hours, a special Mirage spot such as caves, forests, islands or mountains will spawn into existence. The player can also encounter more through StreetPass; however, once the original 24-hour-cycle has ended, all current Mirage spots will fade away. In Pacifidlog Town lives a old man who will inform the player about Mirage spots.
Daily Mirage spots
Mirage Islands
- Main article: Mirage Islands
The locations that Mirage Island can appear are:
Mirage Forests
- Main article: Mirage Forests
The locations that Mirage Forest can appear are:
Mirage Caves
- Main article: Mirage Caves
The locations that Mirage Cave can appear are:
Mirage Mountains
- Main article: Mirage Mountains
The locations that Mirage Mountain can appear are:
Crescent Isle
- Main article: Crescent Isle
Crescent Isle appears at random or when it is received through Streetpass. Cresselia is found here.
Conditional Mirage spots
Pathless Plain
- Main article: Pathless Plain
The Pathless Plain will only appear if the player has three Pokémon with maxed EVs in their party. Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion can be found here depending upon the day set in the 3DS.
Nameless Cavern
- Main article: Nameless Cavern
The Nameless Cavern will only appear if the player has three Pokémon with max friendship in their party. Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit can be found here.
Fabled Cave
- Main article: Fabled Cave
The Fabled Cave will appear if the player has a level 100 Pokémon on their team. ReshiramOR or ZekromAS can be found here.
Gnarled Den
- Main article: Gnarled Den
The Gnarled Den will appear if the player has Reshiram and Zekrom on their team. Kyurem can be found here.
Trackless Forest
- Main article: Trackless Forest
The Trackless Forest will only appear if the player has Ho-Oh or Lugia in their party. Raikou, Entei, and Suicune can be found here depending upon the time set on the 3DS.
Dimensional Rifts
Brendan approaching a rift
Two Dimensional Rifts can appear in the sky above Hoenn, described in-game as "huge gaps". Both rifts appear south of Dewford Town. The first contains DialgaAS or PalkiaOR and only appears if the player has Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit in their party. The second gap contains Giratina and only appears if the player has Dialga and Palkia in their party. After the player has captured DialgaAS, PalkiaOR, and Giratina, the dimensional gaps will no longer appear.
Storm Clouds
Brendan approaching a cloud
Two black clouds can appear in the sky above Hoenn, both appearing above Fortree City. The first appears if the player has a Castform in their party and it contains TornadusOR or ThundurusAS. The second cloud appears if the player has Tornadus and Thundurus in their party and it contains Landorus. After the player has captured TornadusOR, ThundurusAS, and Landorus, the storm clouds will no longer appear.
Pokémon
Brendan approaching wild Pokémon
Pokémon
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Games
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Location
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Levels
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Rate
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OR
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AS
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Flocks
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45
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??%
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OR
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AS
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Flocks
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40
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??%
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OR
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AS
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Flocks
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40
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??%
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OR
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AS
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Flocks
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40
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??%
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OR
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AS
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Flocks
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40
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??%
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OR
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AS
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Flocks
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45
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??%
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OR
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AS
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Flocks
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45
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??%
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Special Encounter - Dimensional Rifts
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OR
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AS
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Only one
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50
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One
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OR
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AS
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Only one
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50
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One
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OR
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AS
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Only one
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50
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One
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Special Encounter - Storm Clouds
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OR
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AS
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Only one
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50
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One
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OR
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AS
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Only one
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50
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One
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OR
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AS
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Only one
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50
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One
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A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
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