Abyssal Ruins

Dive into the Abyssal Ruins in Pokémon Black and White! Discover how to find this ancient labyrinth, collect rare Relic and Plate items, and uncover the valuable Relic Crown.

Hey there! Ready to explore a really unique spot in Pokémon Black and White? We're heading to the Abyssal Ruins, an ancient labyrinth hidden deep on the seafloor of Undella Bay. It's totally different from anywhere else you've been!

How to Get There: First things first, you'll need HM06 Dive. Find a dark patch of water in Undella Bay and use Dive. Once you're underwater, just keep holding **Up** on your controller. Keep going until you find the entrance to the ruins. Depending on where you dived, you'll start on a different part of the first floor.

What's Inside: So, what's the deal with these ruins? Well, you won't find any wild Pokémon here. Instead, it's all about treasure hunting! You'll be looking for rare items called “Relics” and “Plates.” The Relics can be sold to a special item maniac in Undella Town for a good chunk of cash. The Plates are super interesting because you can give them to the mythical Pokémon Arceus to change its type. Pretty cool, right?

Mysterious Glyphs: As you explore, you might notice some wall columns with unreadable hieroglyphs. While it's possible to decipher them if you're a master codebreaker, it's not really necessary for finding your way around or getting the good stuff.

The Tile Limit: Here's a crucial thing to remember: you can only move 500 tiles within the ruins before you're automatically sent back outside. You'll see these tiles on the floor, so keep an eye on them. This means you can't explore the whole place in one go, so be prepared for multiple trips if you want to snag everything.

Advancing to Higher Floors: To get to the next levels, you'll need to meet certain conditions on your current floor. For example, to reach the first purple column on the 1st floor, you need to do it within 190 steps. If you take too long, it won't budge! You'll need Flash (found in Castelia City) and Strength (found in Nimbasa City) to help you navigate these challenges.

The Big Prize: The ultimate goal is on the 4th floor. Here, you can find the Relic Crown. If you take this back to the item maniac in Undella Town, you can sell it for a whopping 300,000 Poke Dollars! That's a serious payday.

Planning is Key: Since you're limited to 500 steps before being kicked out and need to reach specific points within tight step limits (like 190 steps on the first floor), planning your route is super important. It's a good idea to use maps to see all the paths and item locations on each floor.

Floor 4: By the time you reach the 4th floor, congratulations! It's pretty small, so you can't really get lost. Just head forward to the center to grab the Relic Crown. After that, you can just wander around or head back until you're removed from the ruins.