Resolution Cave

A complete guide to Resolution Cave in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, detailing trainer battles, item locations, and how to find and catch the legendary Zygarde.

This dusty cavern lies at the far end of Poni Meadow. From the entrance, call Mudsdale so you can gallop west across the stretch of rocky terrain. After a while, you’ll come across a rocky pillar in the center of the jagged rocks. For now, continue west until the terrain becomes smooth again.

Further west there’s a female Veteran looking around for a battle. It’s possible to sneak past her when she’s looking to the left, although the thin rocky overpass above her makes it hard to see which direction she’s looking.

Veteran Leticia

Beyond Leticia, go around the rocks to retrieve a Power Weight near the far end. That’s the third Power item that you can obtain for free! Next, return to the pillar in the center of the rocky terrain and head directly south from it. As the path bends towards the west, there’s a backpacker standing next to a short rocky pillar.

At this point, change over to Tauros and break the boulders to the south. This will allow you to sneak behind the backpacker, should you wish to do so.

Backpacker Maria

Regardless, from the destroyed boulders, head directly east into what looks a wall. However it’s actually a rocky overpass that you can travel under to reach the very useful TM26 Earthquake. Sneaky! Next, dismount from your Ride Pokémon and then head west from Maria, into the narrow-looking path.

Before long, you’ll reach what appears to be a dead end. However, just like before, if you keep going, you’ll simply walk underneath a rocky overpass. At the end of this path, there’s a Terrain Extender up for grabs. This held item increased the duration of Electric Terrain and the like, which the tapus love to conjure up.

Moving on, double back to the main path and follow it south from Maria’s position. When you get to the south side of the cavern, there’s a pile of boulders to the left that’s begging to be smashed by a Tauros. After taking care of the boulders, you’ll find a hiker who doesn’t seem concerned that he was otherwise stuck there.

Hiker Travis

Finally, make your way east, down the gentle slope. At the very far end is a cave that leads to the basement of the cavern.

Pokémon Encounters - Resolution Cave (Basement)

Downstairs, head all the way north until you reach a ramp that goes up to a raised area. At the center of the area, a Legendary Pokémon awaits: Zygarde from the Kalos region. During the ending sequence, you may have noticed it slithering in the caves, which was teasing its eventual appearance here.

Legendary Pokémon

Stat-wise, Zygarde 50% Forme has fairly well-rounded stats, with Defense as its best stat. For at