Mt. Chimney & Jagged Pass

1. Scale Mt. Chimney to the Volcanic Rim

When you arrive by Cable Car from Route 112, step out onto the Cable Car Peak Station summit deck to witness Team Magma and Team Aqua clashing across the volcanic rim. Move northwest past Archie and his Aqua Grunts, who are locked in standoffs against Magma members, and head toward the northeastern walkway. Battle through the two Magma Grunts blocking the trail to reach the machine ridge.

Tip: Numel is very slow and folds to Water or Ground attacks before it can strike with Magnitude, while Zubat can be knocked out quickly with Electric or Rock moves to bypass confusion.

2. Confront Tabitha and Maxie at the Crater

Follow the ridge up to the crater platform where Magma Admin Tabitha blocks your access to the volcanic core. Defeat him and press on to challenge Magma Leader Maxie beside the high-tech extraction machine. Overcome Maxie's team to stop Team Magma's plot to erupt the volcano, forcing both villainous teams to evacuate the summit.

Tip: Use strong Water-type moves like Water Pulse or Surf to exploit the 4x Water weakness on both Tabitha's and Maxie's Camerupt.

3. Claim the Meteorite and Stock Supplies

Once Maxie retreats and Archie thanks you, examine the glowing extraction machine on the crater platform to extract the Meteorite. Before leaving the summit, talk to the Lava Cookie Lady near the Cable Car station to purchase Lava Cookies for 200 Pokédollars apiece. Head to the southern edge of Mt. Chimney to access the downward entrance into Jagged Pass.

Tip: Taking the Meteorite allows you to exchange it with Professor Cozmo in Fallarbor Town for TM27 (Return).

4. Descend the Upper Cliffs of Jagged Pass

Hop down the ash-covered upper ledges of Jagged Pass and challenge the solitary Magma Grunt standing guard in front of the flat boulder face that marks the sealed Magma Hideout door. Pick your descent along either the left or right pathways, which determine the specific ash grass patches and trainers you encounter on your initial drop. Grab the visible Poké Ball on the eastern side along the ledges to collect a Burn Heal.

Tip: If you carry the Acro Bike, you can hop back up the stepping-stone ledges from the bottom without having to ride the Cable Car again.

5. Clear the Lower Slopes to Lavaridge Town

Continue navigating the split downhill pathways across the lower rocky ledges, patches of tall ash grass, and stepping stones. Defeat Hiker Eric along the way, taking care to avoid being caught by his Baltoy using Selfdestruct. Search the rock located near the bottom-left area of the descent to find a hidden Full Heal, then proceed through the pass exit to arrive on the western side of Route 112 directly above Lavaridge Town.

Tip: If you obtained the Soot Sack in Fallarbor Town, walking through the tall ash grass will gather ash to create glass items such as Flutes.

The short version

What matters

• Defeating Maxie at the crater platform to stop the eruption and clear the way forward.
• Taking the Meteorite from the machine to trade with Professor Cozmo in Fallarbor Town for TM27 (Return).
• Grabbing the Burn Heal on the eastern ledges and the hidden Full Heal in the bottom-left rock of Jagged Pass.

Common mistakes

• Leaving the summit without interacting with the machine, which delays getting the Meteorite and TM27.
• Bringing the Mach Bike instead of the Acro Bike if you intend to hop back up the stepping stones rather than taking the one-way ledge drop.
• Carelessly attacking Hiker Eric's Baltoy without defensive preparation, allowing Selfdestruct to knock out your Pokémon.