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Poni Plains
Pokémon Sun and Moon

Poni Plains

Complete the Poni Plains section in pokemon sun moon, finding Zygarde Cells, PP Max, Star Piece, and TM24 Thunderbolt.

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Complete the Poni Plains section in pokemon sun moon, finding Zygarde Cells, PP Max, Star Piece, and TM24 Thunderbolt.

Walkthrough
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    From the south entrance of Poni Plains, head north towards the center. Look for a circling Pokemon in the tall grass to the east.
  2. 2
    If it is daytime, a Zygarde Cell (85) is located to the west, next to a mound of grass with a palm tree.
  3. 3
    Search in front of the palm tree in the tall grass to the east to find a hidden PP Max.
  4. 4
    Continue north towards the Trainer Tips sign. Wild Pokemon can ambush you from shadows or near shaking bushes and trees.
  5. 5
    Head west from the signpost and follow the path north between two patches of tall grass, then go up the slope to higher ground.
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    Continue north, then use Tauros to smash the rocks on the left.
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    A path goes west and another goes south. Head south first, smashing the pile of rocks in the way.
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    Leap over the ledge below, then pick up the Star Piece. Leap over the next ledge.
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    Upon landing, you will find a Zygarde Cell (86) to the left. Hop over the remaining ledge.
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    You will land in front of tall grass where Hiker Ryan is waiting.
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    Hiker Ryan's Pokemon: Lycanroc (Level 55, Rock), Gigalith (Level 55, Rock).
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    East from Hiker Ryan, after cutting through tall grass, you will return to the area before the highlands. To the south is another ledge.
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    Return to the highlands and head to the west-most side.
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    Proceed south, smashing through the rocks. At the end, hop over the ledge, grabbing TM24 Thunderbolt along the way.
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    Jump over the remaining ledges to get back to Hiker Ryan.
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    Jump over the ledge south from Hiker Ryan. Wade through the tall grass and find a berry pile in the corner.
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    Head south from the berry pile and jump over the ledge. Make your way east back to the center of the plains.
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    Head towards the north-east corner of the plains, east from the Trainer Tips sign.
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    If it is nighttime, a Zygarde Cell (87) is located below the slope.
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    Go up the slope and past the tall grass with a roaming Pokemon.
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    Head along the slope towards the north-west to reach Poni Meadow.
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    Continue following the path north and around to the east. In the far north-east corner is the exit to Poni Coast, guarded by Veteran Leon.
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    Veteran Leon's Pokemon: Skarmory (Level 59, Steel/Flying), Vikavolt (Level 59, Bug/Electric), Gyarados (Level 59, Water/Flying).
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    Before exiting to Poni Meadow or Poni Coast, carry on south from Veteran Leon.
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    When you reach the ledge further down, turn around and head north to reach an X Defense.
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    Go back south and jump over the ledge. Wade through the short row of tall grass.
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    Head south towards the south-east corner of the plains.

Wild Pokemon Encounters:

  • Gumshoos: Normal. All grass (10% North-west, 30% Otherwise), Rustling grass (70%) (Day only).
  • Raticate*: Dark/Normal. All grass (10% North-west, 30% Otherwise), Rustling grass (70%) (Night only). (\* indicates Alolan form)
  • Trumbeak: Normal/Flying. All grass (30% Central, 10% Otherwise).
  • Petilil (Moon only): Grass. All grass (20%), Shaking bushes (70%).
  • Cottonee (Sun only): Grass/Fairy. All grass (20%), Shaking bushes (70%).
  • Miltank: Normal. All grass (10%).
  • Tauros: Normal. All grass (10%).
  • Pelipper: Water/Flying. Grass towards the far east (20%).
  • Fearow: Normal/Flying. Grass towards the north-west (20%), Airborne shadows (70%).
  • Mudsdale: Ground. Grass towards the north-west (20%).
  • Hypno: Psychic. Grass along the east side (20%).
  • Hariyama: Fighting. Rustling grass (30%).
  • Braviary (Sun only): Normal/Flying. Airborne shadows (30%).
  • Mandibuzz (Moon only): Dark/Flying. Airborne shadows (30%).
  • Primeape: Fighting. Shaking tree towards the west (80%).
  • Emolga: Electric/Flying. Shaking tree towards the west (20%).
  • Scyther: Bug/Flying. Shaking bushes (30%).
  • Crabrawler: Fighting. Berry Tree pile (100%).
Tips
  • Pay attention to the time of day, as some Pokemon like Gumshoos and Raticate only appear during specific times.
  • Rustling grass, shaking bushes, and shaking trees can lead to special encounters.
  • Use Pokemon with Fire or Electric-type moves against Skarmory.
  • Use Fire or Rock-type moves against Vikavolt.
  • Electric-type moves are highly effective against Gyarados, and Rock-type moves can also work if your Pokemon can withstand Water-type attacks.
  • Remember to use Tauros's ability to smash rocks to access new areas.
  • Zygarde Cell (85)
  • PP Max
  • Star Piece
  • Zygarde Cell (86)
  • TM24 Thunderbolt
  • X Defense
  • Zygarde Cell (87)

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