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Melemele: Seaward Cave
Pokémon Sun and Moon

Melemele: Seaward Cave

Navigate Melemele's Seaward Cave in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Find items like Escape Rope, Heal Ball, Max Revive, Never-Melt Ice, Star Piece, and Expert Belt.

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Navigate Melemele's Seaward Cave in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Find items like Escape Rope, Heal Ball, Max Revive, Never-Melt Ice, Star Piece, and Expert Belt.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Travel to Melemele Meadow from Route 1 by heading north to Route 3. Use Tauros for faster travel if available.
  2. 2
    From the entrance of Melemele Meadow, head south-west towards the southernmost part. Apply Repels if needed to avoid low-level Pokémon.
  3. 3
    Look for a gap in the west wall, halfway up. Crawl through using the A button to enter Seaward Cave.
  4. 4
    Immediately grab the Escape Rope near the entrance.
  5. 5
    Head south-west inside the cave. Follow the path west when it comes into view.
  6. 6
    Pick up the Heal Ball by a rock mound.
  7. 7
    Approach the water's edge and summon Lapras using Lapras Paddle. Paddle south to the opposite side.
  8. 8
    Head south and retrieve the Max Revive to the east.
  9. 9
    Leap over the ledge below and continue south-east, then over the next ledge.
  10. 10
    Follow the path east as it slopes down.
  11. 11
    At the first path branch, head south-east down the slope.
  12. 12
    At the second path branch, take the eastern path to find a Never-Melt Ice.
  13. 13
    Return to the previous branch and take the southern path. Pick up the Super Potion in the corner.
  14. 14
    Continue south-east. At the next branch, head south to a dead end.
  15. 15
    Search the rock at the dead end to find a hidden Star Piece.
  16. 16
    Retrace your steps to the initial path branch along the descending slope.
  17. 17
    Follow the slope north. Hop over the ledge to the right, then the next one.
  18. 18
    Summon Tauros and smash through the rocks to the north. Find an Expert Belt at the end.
  19. 19
    Return and leap over the third, fourth, and fifth ledges to find the exit.

Pokémon Encounters - Seaward Cave:

  • Zubat (Poison/Flying): Cave, Surfing (70%, 80%)
  • Diglett (Ground/Steel): Cave (30%)
  • Psyduck (Water): Surfing (20%)
  • Magikarp (Water): Fishing (99%, 50% Bubbling Spot)
  • Barboach (Water/Ground): Fishing (1%, 50% Bubbling Spot)
  • Gyarados (Water/Flying): SOS only ally for Magikarp
  • Whiscash (Water/Ground): SOS only ally for Barboach
Tips
  • Use Repels to avoid low-level Pokémon when entering Melemele Meadow.
  • Lapras Paddle is required to cross the water.
  • Tauros is useful for breaking rocks and faster travel.

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