Kalos walkthrough section
Pokemon X and Y Phase 2: Route 9 — Spikes Passage (Rhyhorn Riding)
Cliff Badge The rocky path between Ambrette and Glittering Cave. The whole route is a Rhyhorn ride — you mount the Rhyhorn (your mom's specialty back in Vaniville) and charge through breakable rock walls.
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The rocky path between Ambrette and Glittering Cave. The whole route is a Rhyhorn ride — you mount the Rhyhorn (your mom's specialty back in Vaniville) and charge through breakable rock walls.
Route 9 — Spikes Passage (Rhyhorn Riding)
The rocky path between Ambrette and Glittering Cave. The whole route is a Rhyhorn ride — you mount the Rhyhorn (your mom's specialty back in Vaniville) and charge through breakable rock walls. No wild encounters during the ride. The path is linear, just smash forward.
The ride
- You're not in control of trainer battles during the ride — the Rhyhorn auto-skips them.
- Smashable rock walls give items: Hard Stone, Star Piece, occasionally Iron.
- Ride ends at the entrance to Glittering Cave.
Trainers on Route 9
| Trainer | Roster | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| (Rhyhorn-ride zone) | No trainers fight you during the ride | The Rhyhorn auto-bypasses all combatants on this route. |
| Sky Trainer Orion Sky | Ledian Lv 21 (Sky Battle) | Requires Flying-type in party. Ledian's Bug Bite + Comet Punch chip; Light Screen sets up. |
Note: Some Rocker / Hex Maniac trainers are present along Route 9 but the Rhyhorn ride mechanic skips them. Return on foot post-Cyllage if you want the XP.
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