Walkthrough:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky/Chapter 18
The Shadow of a Pokémon
The chapter begins with you and your partner talking at the beach. Your partner begins to talk of the Hidden Land, and how, if it's hidden, how both of you are going to find it in the first place.
Suddenly a shadow of a Pokémon comes up (seemingly appearing out of the sun) and it appears to be swimming towards you. Your partner gets a bit creeped out and wonders who the Pokémon is. After this remark, the camera zooms in a bit to reveal the color of the Pokémon, revealing it to be a Lapras, who is simply swimming back and forth. Your partner (and you) who obviously didn't see the colors, still wonders who the Pokémon is. Your partner then realizes how late it's getting, and the two of you head back to the guild.
Later it shows Wigglytuff standing on a cliff-like sort of land. Dangerous! However, Wigglytuff doesn't appear to be jumping off or anything of the sort; instead, the Lapras from earlier is coming to meet Wigglytuff. After Lapras comes, Wigglytuff asks about the Hidden Land...
The Relic Fragment
When the morning briefing begins, Torkoal is inside the guild, causing everyone to get excited. Torkoal is telling everyone about the proof you need to go to the Hidden Land, which is a rock-like fragment with a pattern you rarely see, and how the fragment only responds to those with pure hearts. He tries to describe the pattern, however in his old age he seems to have much difficulty.
You suddenly remember something--your partner's Relic Fragment! You turn to your partner and ask him/her to show Torkoal the patter on his/her Relic Fragment. Reluctantly, your partner agrees.
Torkoal's mind is blown when he sees the Relic Fragment, saying that this is the exact pattern, surprising everyone. After explaining some more things, and saying he will tell them how to get to the Hidden Land in the first place (if he remembers), he exits the guild.
Later it shows a scene of Torkoal walking out, complaining of his old age and his bones. He wonders vaguely about how much faster he could have gotten out here if he was young, and how he's jealous of all those at the guild, perfectly young. Team Skull suddenly appears out of nowhere, confronting Torkoal and asking if he knows anything about the Hidden Land...
Chatot, the new Guildmaster?!
Again, there is another morning briefing, with a specific scene, which means this morning meeting is obviously very important. Everyone looks around and wonders where Wigglytuff went, to which Chatot responds that Wigglytuff had some serious business to do, and how he, Chatot, is going to be taking care of this place for now!
Everyone is silent, and isn't very enthusiastic about Chatot replacing the Guildmaster. Some apprentices even complain loudly, lacking the sense of being considerate. Chatot gets very upset, saying that they must not be picky about who is being the leader of the guild. Everyone agrees on how, without Wigglytuff, things seem a lot less safer. Sunflora, however says that they need to trust Chatot, and everyone agrees.
After all this is done, Chatot goes to talk to you. You'll have to go and explore Brine Cave, which is said to lead to Hidden Land, with him. As such, you can't bring along the Pokémon you recruited, no matter how hard you try. Prepare at Treasure Town and head off to Brine Cave!
Brine Cave
As the name could suggest, this dungeon is full of Water-type Pokémon of various kind (and Dragonair, but they can walk on water too), so if you're weak to Water, this dungeon might be a bit rough. Thankfully, there's no Monster Houses in this dungeon... or Kecleon Shops, or Secret Stairs. Traps are still the same as in Treeshroud Forest. Items are roughly the same, but lookalike items are back on the menu, including some new ones. And for one more similarity, like Treeshroud Forest, you cannot recruit anything here until the credits roll.
Like with other guest members from before, if Chatot faints, it counts as a loss, so make sure he doesn't take too many hits (he can at the very least heal himself with Roost, if he does actually use it). Chatot's level is more in-line with the level curve compared to Grovyle, though he does have STAB Fury Attack and the ever so useful Mirror Move (assuming anything actually tries to attack him under its effect).
A surprising amount of Pokémon here can have moves to slow you down, figuratively or literally:
- Seel's Icy Wind and Aurora Beam might slow you down or severely cut your Attacking stat. They also have Aqua Jet and Ice Shard for possible 2 tile attacks.
- Watch out for possible STAB Rollout on Omanyte! It might also have Protect or Mud Shot. Sometimes it can even be packing AncientPower, so watch out for that boost, too.
- Kingler can have Protect, and up to three different moves that can slow you down: Bubble, BubbleBeam and Mud Shot. Thankfully it's just barely low level enough to not have Guillotine in its moveset; OHKO moves in Mystery Dungeon simply roll the dice regardless of level difference!
- Pelipper's possible moves include Supersonic or Water Pulse to confuse you and yet another case of Protect.
- Dewgong's similar to its pre-Evolution but can now have Signal Beam to confuse or more threateningly, Sheer Cold to just instantly kill you. Assume the worst, do not let them approach you!
- For whatever reason, Gastrodon is much lower levelled than everything else here, but it doesn't need level. It can summon rain to help other enemies with Rain Dance (Omanyte has Swift Swim, it will use its moves twice in a row if it's raining!) and reduce your accuracy with Mud-Slap and Mud Bomb.
- Tentacool can poison you with Poison Sting, Poison Jab, or by setting Toxic Spikes, on top of Water Pulse confusion and Bubble Beam.
- Staryu's only real notable move is another case of BubbleBeam.
- Dragonair has Agility! Be careful of the set up! They can also cripple you with Thunder Wave.
9 floors later there's a rest stop... during which you meet Team Skull again!
Fulfilling their wish of catching up to you, Team Skull come up very suddenly, they seem to have simply popped up out of the ground. Apparently, Team Skull is here to take your partner's Relic Fragment. Chatot is puzzled why'd they do such a thing, as he is mistaking them to be the "nice" exploration team that came with you on the expedition. Team Skull laughs cruelly, takes the Relic Fragment, insults Chatot, and makes a break for it.
Chatot is so upset about the insults he received that he tears after them, shouting insults at them as well (thinking Team Skull could hear him). Your partner gets extremely surprised, and says that if Chatot is by himself, he'll be in grave danger. As such, prepare at the Kangaskhan Rock and head off into Lower Brine Cave to save Chatot!
That means five floors more, but this time without a third Pokémon to worry about. Be more mindful of Tentacool now, as they can carry the Defense-cracking Screech now. Walrein will also join in the fray, being capable of having room-hitting Powder Snow, multi-hitting Ice Ball, Attack-reducing Aurora Beam, Swagger to confuse you, and Hail summoning... well, Hail, letting it restore health with Ice Body (though damaging almost everyone else in the dungeon).
Pokémon Encountered
| Pokémon | Floors | Levels | Recruit Rate | |
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Seel | B1-B5 | 34 | 3.9% |
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Omanyte | B1-B7 | 36-37 | 6.4% |
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Kingler | B1-B8 | 35-36 | -4.5% |
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Pelipper | B1-B8 | 36-37 | -12% |
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Dewgong | B6-B9F, LB1 | 38-39 | -4.5% |
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Gastrodon West Sea |
B1-B9F, LB1 | 22-24 | 8.2% |
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Tentacool | B6-B9F, LB1-LB5 | 35-36 | 8.2% |
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Staryu | B8-B9F, LB1-LB5 | 38-39 | 8.2% |
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Dragonair | B8-B9F, LB1-LB5 | 36-37 | -4.5% |
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Walrein | B2-B5 | 36 | 0.5% |
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Omastar | Pit | 35 | Unrecruitable Boss |
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Kabutops | Pit | 42 | Unrecruitable Boss |
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Items
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2-150 Poké | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Gaggle Specs | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Y-Ray Specs | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Def. Scarf | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Heal Ribbon | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Joy Ribbon | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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No-Slip Cap | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Pecha Scarf | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Persim Band | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Power Band | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Sneak Scarf | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Special Band | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Stamina Band | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Twist Band | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Zinc Band | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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4-5 Geo Pebble | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Gravelyrock | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Apple | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Blue Gummi | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Brown Gummi | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Grass Gummi | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Green Gummi | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Orange Gummi | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Silver Gummi | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Sky Gummi | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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White Gummi | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Black Gummi | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Clear Gummi | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Gold Gummi | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Gray Gummi | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Pink Gummi | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Purple Gummi | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Red Gummi | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Royal Gummi | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Yellow Gummi | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Cheri Berry | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Oran Berry | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Oren Berry | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Pecha Berry | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Blast Seed | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Dough Seed | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Dropeye Seed | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Heal Seed | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Hunger Seed | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Pure Seed | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Reviser Seed | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Reviver Seed | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Slip Seed | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Sleep Seed | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Stun Seed | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Via Seed | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Violent Seed | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Warp Seed | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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X-Eye Seed | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Max Elixir | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Mix Elixir | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Aerial Ace | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Attract | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Brick Break | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Brine | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Bullet Seed | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Calm Mind | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Dig | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Dive | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Dragon Claw | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Embargo | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Energy Ball | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Explosion | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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False Swipe | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Flash | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Focus Blast | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Focus Punch | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Giga Drain | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Giga Impact | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Hidden Power | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Hyper Beam | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Iron Tail | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Light Screen | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Natural Gift | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Payback | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Poison Jab | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Protect | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Recycle | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Reflect | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Rest | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Roar | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Rock Slide | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Roost | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Safeguard | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Shadow Claw | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Shock Wave | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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SolarBeam | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Stealth Rock | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Steel Wing | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Swords Dance | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Taunt | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Thunder Wave | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Thunderbolt | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Torment | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Vacuum-Cut | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Water Pulse | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Wide Slash | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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All-Hit Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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All-Mach Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Blowback Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Decoy Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Escape Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Evasion Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Foe-Fear Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Foe-Hold Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Foe-Seal Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Hurl Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Itemizer Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Luminous Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Mug Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Petrify Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Quick Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Radar Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Rebound Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Rollcall Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Scanner Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Silence Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Slow Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Slumber Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Spurn Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Stayaway Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Switcher Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Totter Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Transfer Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
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Warp Orb | B1-B9F, LB1-LB5F |
Traps encountered
The game will spawn 1 to 3 of the following tiles.
| Image | Trap | Appearance % |
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Chestnut Trap | 5.26% |
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Grimy Trap | 5.26% |
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Gust Trap | 5.26% |
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Poison Trap | 5.27% |
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Pokémon Trap | 5.27% |
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Selfdestruct Trap | 5.26% |
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Slow Trap | 5.26% |
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Slumber Trap | 5.26% |
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Spin Trap | 5.27% |
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Summon Trap | 5.27% |
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Trip Trap | 5.26% |
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Warp Trap | 5.26% |
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Wonder Tile | 36.84% |
Brine Cave Pit
After 14 floors of trek. you'll find Team Skull, who appears to be severely injured. Your partner gets extremely worried, which is odd, because Team Skull and your team always held dislike for each other. Despite your animosity, you and your partner will still help out, causing Team Skull to also get confused. (Accidentally) Team Skull "gave" or dropped the fragment, and say that Chatot is in more danger than Team Skull. Suddenly remembering this, you and your partner head off deeper into the dungeon.
There's Chatot, looking around aimlessly. Your partner is glad to see that he's OK, and asks Chatot what he's looking for and wonders where the boss is. Chatot claims that that's what he's been looking for all along. And then he remembers...the three Pokémon came from above!
The game shows a picture of Chatot looking above, as well as Kabutops with his two Omastar. Seeing Chatot looking at them, Kabutops and his Omastar minions drop down from the ceiling, slightly surprising you and your partner, despite Chatot's warning.
Kabutops and his Omastar mock the three of you, particularly Chatot, since they vividly remember Chatot's previous defeat. However, they only try to attack you and your partner, since they claim they want to battle someone "worthy" this time. Unlike Team Skull, Chatot is too afraid to go and confront them.
There was a huge flash of white light--you were done for!--but then...what's this?
Chatot had put himself in the line of fire to protect both of you, saying that Kabutops and Omastar won't hurt fellow guild members!
Kabutops and Omastar laugh at him, and you and your partner get concerned, as well as your partner getting enraged. In fact, your partner gets so enraged that you engage in a battle.
Kabutops is guaranteed to know Slash. The other three known moves will vary between the following: Harden, Absorb, Scratch, Feint, Leer, Mud Shot, Sand-Attack, Aqua Jet and Mega Drain.
The Omastar are guaranteed to know Protect and will both know three of the following moves: Bite, Withdraw, Constrict, Water Gun, Rollout, Leer, Mud Shot and Brine.
Grass moves will definitely hit hard here, however if you don't have any Grass moves, Electric type moves could also work well, particularly Discharge, since it hits everyone. If you don't have either of those, try hitting with moves with range, such as Flamethrower, Blizzard, Wide Slash, etc. If you don't have any of these, hit all of them with your best moves, such as possibly Focus Punch or Dig. Omastar's Protect will be annoying as ever, but remember that it doesn't protect from thrown items like Stick or Iron Thorn! Be mindful of the possible Rollout multihit from Omastar, or Speed-lowering Mud Shot from all of them.
...However, since only Protect is guaranteed to be present, the fight usually goes smooth. Despite being presented as vicious Pokémon, this boss fight is hardly difficult for how late into the main story it shows up; it should only pose a threat if you happen to be underleveled and/or weak to their STAB moves (which they might not even have).
Lapras
After defeating this boss, Kabutops and Omastar will flee. Your partner gets happy that both of you beat them, however he/she remembers Chatot. The two of you rush over to him, but you two aren't the only ones--the whole guild is rushing to Chatot's aid. To your surprise, Grovyle is also with them! Your partner gets surprised but pleased as well. However the guild tells you, your partner, and Grovyle to head off deeper into the cave as Wigglytuff cries over Chatot.
The three of you follow the guild's orders, going deeper into the cave. All of you see a strange pattern on the walls of the cave, as well as the cave opening out to the sea. The pattern on the wall seems to be vaguely familiar to you. And then you remember...(again) your partner's Relic Fragment, the key to getting to Hidden Land!
You tell your partner about the Relic Fragment, which brings your partner back to earth with a loud thump, since he/she was enjoying the view so much. He/she sets out the Relic Fragment, which immediately reacts to the pattern on the wall, and vice versa.
After the patterns flash between its normal coloring and blue multiple times, a white beam of light is shot across the sea, summoning Lapras, who explains that he is the key to get to Hidden Land, and tells you to ride on his back. You, your partner, and Grovyle obediently ride his back and off to the Hidden Land!
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