Ruins Of Alph Outside
4 wild Pokémon across 2 encounter methods. 2 trainer battles.
Ruins Of Alph Outside Guide
Ruins of Alph Outside is the puzzle field between the routes, where the research angle and the mystery angle start at the same time.
Getting in
Use the outside map as the hub that ties the chambers, gates, and research center together. It sits close enough to Route 32 and Route 36 that it is easy to fold into normal travel.
Main reason to visit
The main reason to stop is to begin the ruin-puzzle chain and decide whether you want to chase Unown content now or later. The area feels optional, but it rewards curiosity immediately.
Why return
Return when new movement options open more chamber access or when you decide it is finally time to clear the puzzle side of Johto.
Travel Routes
|
Route
|
Destination
|
Landing
|
|---|---|---|
| Exit | Route 32 Ruins Of Alph Gate | — |
| Exit | Route 32 Ruins Of Alph Gate | — |
| Exit | Route 36 Ruins Of Alph Gate | — |
| Exit | Ruins Of Alph Aerodactyl Chamber | — |
| Exit | Ruins Of Alph Ho Oh Chamber | — |
| Exit | Ruins Of Alph Inner Chamber | — |
| Exit | Ruins Of Alph Kabuto Chamber | — |
| Exit | Ruins Of Alph Omanyte Chamber | — |
| Exit | Ruins Of Alph Research Center | — |
| Exit | Union Cave B1F | — |
| Exit | Union Cave B1F | — |
Location Rules
Things To Know Before You Explore
Use these as quick checks before you talk to people, claim gifts, or try a blocked path.
Come back after finishing unown dex
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Come back after finishing made unown appear in ruins
This place changes after that part of the story.
Move the story forward, then come back here.
Map Movement Tips
These clues come from the map tiles, so they are handy when you are planning which moves or paths matter here.
Surf opens water paths here
Water tiles can become paths once you can Surf.
Bring a Surf user after earning Fog Badge if you want every shoreline path.
One-way ledges shape the route
These ledges let you jump down but not climb back up from the same spot.
Look before you hop if you are collecting items or avoiding trainers.
Repel Planning
If your lead Pokémon is above a wild level, Repel skips it. These checkpoints show what disappears completely.
Grass
2 useful lead levels.
|
Lead Level
|
Fully Blocked
|
Still Possible
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 23 |
SMEARGLE
1 species blocked |
1 species |
| Lv 25 |
NATU, SMEARGLE
2 species blocked |
0 species |
Grass
2 useful lead levels.
|
Lead Level
|
Fully Blocked
|
Still Possible
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 23 |
SMEARGLE
1 species blocked |
1 species |
| Lv 25 |
NATU, SMEARGLE
2 species blocked |
0 species |
Grass
2 useful lead levels.
|
Lead Level
|
Fully Blocked
|
Still Possible
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 23 |
SMEARGLE
1 species blocked |
1 species |
| Lv 25 |
NATU, SMEARGLE
2 species blocked |
0 species |
Water
2 useful lead levels.
|
Lead Level
|
Fully Blocked
|
Still Possible
|
|---|---|---|
| Lv 16 |
WOOPER
1 species blocked |
1 species |
| Lv 21 |
WOOPER, QUAGSIRE
2 species blocked |
0 species |
Wild Encounters
Grass
2 species.
Grass
2 species.
Grass
2 species.
Water
2 species.
Fishing
Odds shown per cast.
OLD ROD
Fishing group: Pond.
GOOD ROD
Fishing group: Pond.
SUPER ROD
Fishing group: Pond.
Items And Rewards
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Item
|
Source
|
Cost
|
|---|---|---|
| No items or rewards are listed for this location. | ||
Special Pokémon
Trainer Roster
Trainer
1 Pokémon
Party
-
Lv 20
Trainer
1 Pokémon
Party
-
Lv 26