Sootopolis City Crisis

Guide your Pokemon Emerald journey through the Sootopolis City Crisis. Learn how to bypass Groudon and Kyogre, find Steven, and discover the path to the Cave of Origin.

Alright, so you've made it to Sootopolis City, and things are a bit chaotic! Don't worry, we're just passing through here, so we don't need to worry about the Pokemart or anything like that. As soon as you arrive, you'll see Groudon and Kyogre going at it. It's a bit anticlimactic, honestly – they just kind of wiggle. They won't bother you, so just surf north towards the Gym.

You'll find Archie and Maxie blocking the entrance, eager to watch the show. Ignore them and surf to the left. You'll find Steven there. Chat with him, and he'll lead you to the Cave of Origin. He'll tell the old man guarding it to step aside, and then he'll leave the rest to you.

Inside the Cave of Origin, head to the far side and go through the opening. In the next room, find the ladder on the other side and climb down. You'll meet Wallace, who explains that you need to head to the Sky Pillar to wake up a third Legendary Pokémon and stop this whole mess.

Once you're back outside, Steven won't be much help with directions. Here's the quick way to get to the Sky Pillar: Fly to Mossdeep City. From there, make your way to Route 127. Surf all the way south on Route 127 until you reach Route 128. We'll meet up there!