Cave of Origin
Pokémon Emerald guide · Awakening the legendary Pokémon
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The Cave of Origin is located inside Sootopolis City and serves as a key story location during the weather crisis caused by Kyogre and Groudon. In Pokémon Emerald, you navigate deep into the cave to meet Wallace, who asks where Rayquaza might be located. Wallace then leaves for Sky Pillar once you provide the correct answer, clearing the path to resolve the legendary conflict.
Items
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Enemies
Zubat
Weak to Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock
Common wild encounter throughout the cave
Golbat
Weak to Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock
Wild encounter found on deeper floors
Sableye
Wild encounter in the dark cave floors
Mawile
Weak to Fire, Ground
Wild encounter in the dark cave floors
Shops and people
- Wallace: Offers dialogue to advance the main story by answering where Rayquaza is located
Tips
- In Pokémon Emerald, you do not battle Kyogre or Groudon inside this cave; your only objective is speaking to Wallace and picking up HM07 Waterfall.
- Bring Repels to navigate the cave quickly without constantly fighting wild encounters.
Not listed for this area: secrets.
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