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Connecting Cave: To Gym Part
Pokémon X and Y

Connecting Cave: To Gym Part

Detailed walkthrough for Pokémon X and Y's Connecting Cave, including trainer battles, wild Pokémon encounters, and item locations like Silver Powder and Persim Berry.

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Detailed walkthrough for Pokémon X and Y's Connecting Cave, including trainer battles, wild Pokémon encounters, and item locations like Silver Powder and Persim Berry.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head west from the entrance of the Connecting Cave.
  2. 2
    You will encounter a trainer.
  3. 3
    Trainer Battle: Pokemon Breeder Mercy
    • Ducklett (Level 12, Water/Flying)
  4. 4
    Litleo (Level 12, Fire/Normal)
  5. 5
    Pikachu (Level 12, Electric)
  6. 6
    Oddish (Level 12, Grass/Poison)
  7. 7
    Continue heading west, up the stairs, and then south. You cannot proceed further without the Strength HM.
  8. 8
    Head back outside.
  9. 9
    Head south until you see stairs leading west. Go up them and follow the path until you see tall grass to your south.
  10. 10
    Enter the tall grass and head west through it.
  11. 11
    You will find a Persim Berry tree. Collect a berry.
  12. 12
    Just south of the tree, you can find a Tiny Mushroom.
  13. 13
    Return to the path and continue on.
  14. 14
    You will find a tree that can be Cut. Use Cut to open a new path.
  15. 15
    Follow the new path to find a Silver Powder at the end.
  16. 16
    Head back and then west through another entrance into Connecting Cave - Zubat Roost.
  17. 17
    Head west inside the cave.
  18. 18
    When you reach a scientist, talk to her to heal your Pokémon.
  19. 19
    Continue west through the cave and exit. You will emerge onto Route 8.

Wild Pokémon:

  • Connecting Cave: Axew (10%), Meditite (30%), Whismur (30%), Zubat (30%)
  • Horde Battles: Axew (5%), Whismur (60%), Zubat (35%)
Tips
  • Zubat are present but less common than in previous games.
  • Before entering the cave, there is a tree to the north-east of the entrance that leads to an item.
  • There is another Photo Spot outside the cave you can use.

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