How to Access the Grass in Ruins of Alph
To get to the grass in Ruins of Alph, you need to navigate through Union Cave, surf across the water, and then go up until you see land, where you’ll find the grass area, which is also home to Natu and Smeargle. This area is a crucial part of the Ruins of Alph, offering access to various Pokémon and items, and understanding how to reach it is essential for completing your Pokédex and progressing through the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- What is the purpose of the Ruins of Alph? The Ruins of Alph are puzzle rooms that, when solved, allow access to the underground hall, where players can find and catch Unown, a Psychic-type Pokémon that comes in 28 different forms, each representing a letter of the alphabet, a question mark, and an exclamation point.
- How many puzzles are in the Ruins of Alph? There are four puzzle rooms, each solving a different set of Unown to appear in the main chamber, and after solving the first puzzle, you’ll receive the Unown Report, which records the types of Unown you’ve caught.
- What happens when you catch all the Unown? Catching all 26 Unown will allow you to access a new chamber in the Solaceon Ruins, where you can further explore and discover more about these unique Pokémon.
Navigation and Access
- How do you unlock the secret rooms in the Ruins of Alph? To unlock the secret rooms, you’ll need to solve specific puzzles or meet certain conditions, such as using an Escape Rope, having a Water Stone in your inventory, or having Ho-Oh as the first Pokémon in your party.
- Where can I find Natu in the Ruins of Alph? Natu can be found in the grass area that you access by surfing through Union Cave and then going up until you see land, where Smeargle can also be found.
- How do you get to the other side of the Ruins of Alph? To get to the other parts of the Ruins of Alph, you need to go through Union Cave, up the ladder near the trainer with the Slowpoke, and across the strip of water.
Items and Pokémon
- What is the secret entrance to the Ruins of Alph? The secret entrance involves heading right into a building, then up to enter a ruin, where you’ll find a secret message on the back wall that says “ESCAPE“, and after reading it, you can use an Escape Rope to open a secret passage.
- Where is the Moon Stone in the Ruins of Alph? The Moon Stone can be found in a ruin accessed by heading right into a building at the bottom and then up, where you’ll see “LIGHT” on the wall, requiring a Pokémon that knows Flash to access the area.
- Are Unowns useful? Unown is a unique Pokémon that can have a powerful moveset, making it useful for both offense and defense, especially when paired with Hidden Power and Struggle.
Events and Special Conditions
- What is the Arceus event in the Ruins of Alph? The Arceus event is triggered when you try to enter the Ruins Research Center with Arceus as your walking Pokémon, leading to an interaction with the lead archaeologist.
- What happens if you catch all the Unown in Pokémon Crystal? Catching all 26 Unown in Pokémon Crystal allows you to use the Unown shapes to create and print out banners using the “Unown font” if you have a GB Printer.
- How do you get the ultra secret room? The ultra secret room can be accessed by finding an isolated “Dead End” special room and opening a Red Room directly away from it, increasing the chance of getting an Ultra Secret Room.
Game Mechanics
- Is there a super secret room on every floor? The Super Secret Room can be found on every floor but will not appear on the mini-map, even with items that reveal regular Secret Rooms.
- What is the difference between a secret room and a super secret room? Secret Rooms are attached to 2+ other rooms, often connected to special rooms, while Super Secret Rooms are only attached to one regular room and never to special rooms.
- What do you do at the Ruins of Alph in Soulsilver? In Soulsilver, you can capture all 26 Unown by solving puzzles and unlocking access to the ruins, with some areas only accessible by going through Union Cave.