Kalos walkthrough section
Pokemon X and Y Phase 2: Connecting Cave (Zubat Roost)
Cliff Badge The shortest cave in the game. Two screens, dark interior. No Flash needed despite the name (lighting is fine).
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The shortest cave in the game. Two screens, dark interior. No Flash needed despite the name (lighting is fine).
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Connecting Cave (Zubat Roost)
The shortest cave in the game. Two screens, dark interior. No Flash needed despite the name (lighting is fine).
Wild Pokémon — Connecting Cave
| Pokémon | Versions | Method | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Zubat |
X & Y | Cave (very common) | Crobat has 130 base Speed. If you don't already run Fletchling, Zubat→Golbat→Crobat is a solid alternate Flying line. |
 Whismur |
X & Y | Cave | Exploud is a Normal special attacker with Boomburst — niche but very strong against gen 6 metas. |
 Axew |
X & Y | Cave Rare | ★ ★ Priority catch. Haxorus is one of the strongest physical Dragons in the game (147 base Attack). 5% encounter rate — patience required. Worth it. |
Items in Connecting Cave
| Item | Where |
|---|---|
| Super Potion | Visible mid-cave |
| Escape Rope | Visible east wall |
| Moon Stone (hidden) | Far north corner — Dowsing Machine |
| Iron (hidden) | Mid-cave Dowsing spot |
Side mission — Axew hunt: If you're committed to a balanced-optimal team, spend 10–15 minutes here looking for Axew. Use Repels in the wrong-level range to filter out Zubat encounters. The payoff for catching a Haxorus is one of the strongest endgame physical sweepers in Kalos.
Trainers in Connecting Cave
| Trainer | Roster | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Backpacker (north branch) | Linoone Lv 16 | Single mandatory-ish fight in the north tunnel. Linoone's Headbutt is the only real threat. |
| Pokémon Ranger (mid-cave) | Whismur Lv 15 | Optional. Sometimes called Pokémon Ranger Tyrese. |
| Scientist (south) Heals | No battle | ★ Talk to her — full party heal for free. Use this between fights. |
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