Pokemon X and Y Phase 3 Rumble Badge Walkthrough

Pokemon X and Y optimal walkthrough

Cyllage City → Shalour City Gym (Korrina) — and your first Mega Evolution.

Phase3 of 10 TargetLv 29-32 RewardRumble Badge + TM98 Power-Up Punch + Mega Ring

Route Map

Phase 3 is geographically tight — Cyllage to Shalour is a straight east-bound corridor through three new areas. The unique structure of this phase is the two-visit Tower of Mastery quest: you climb it once to trigger the rival battle, then earn the badge, then return to receive the Mega Ring and your gift Lucario.

Route 10 — Menhir Trail

A rocky east-bound trail leading from Cyllage out to Geosenge. Ancient standing stones (menhirs) line the path — one of them, a "Sudowoodo", is actually a Pokémon in disguise blocking the road. Use the Sudowoodo trigger to encounter it: approach the leftmost menhir, it'll shake, and you'll get a Lv 22 Sudowoodo wild battle (catch or KO; either way the path opens).

Wild Pokémon — Route 10

Pokémon	Versions	Method	Notes
Hawlucha Fighting/Flying · Lv 19–21	X & Y	Grass Rare	★ ★ ★ Priority catch. Limber/Unburden. Aerial Ace + Flying Press = Phase 3 onward MVP. The only main-story location to catch one.
Sudowoodo Rock · Lv 22	X & Y	Story event (blocks path)	One-time spawn. Sturdy ability — survives 1 OHKO. Has Sucker Punch / Rock Slide; useful sub in a balanced team.
Tauros Normal · Lv 19–20	X & Y	Grass	Intimidate is great early. Fast physical Normal — but lots of mid-game stuff outclasses it.
Miltank Normal · Lv 19–20	X & Y	Grass	Thick Fat or Scrappy. Bulkier than Tauros, slower hitter. Body Slam + Milk Drink is annoying in trainer hands.

Trainers on Route 10

Items on Route 10

Side events on Route 10

Geosenge Town + Korrina Cameo

A small stone-circle town built around an ancient megalith. Team Flare are visibly active here, examining the rocks. Korrina arrives in person to test you with her two Lucario.

Geosenge stops

Trainers in Geosenge

Route 11 — Miroir Way

A relatively short grassy route between Geosenge and Reflection Cave. Tall grass dominates the south; a narrow trail along the north has Sky Battle access. Several Fighting-type trainers populate the area.

Wild Pokémon — Route 11

Pokémon	Versions	Method	Notes
Nidoran ♀ Poison · Lv 21–23	X & Y	Grass	Evolves into Nidorina at Lv 16, then Nidoqueen via Moon Stone.
Nidoran ♂ Poison · Lv 21–23	X & Y	Grass	Evolves into Nidorino at Lv 16, then Nidoking via Moon Stone. ★ Nidoking is a powerhouse mixed attacker.
Nidorina Poison · Lv 22–23	X & Y	Grass	Pre-evolved already — saves leveling time.
Chingling Psychic · Lv 21	X & Y	Grass Rare	Evolves to Chimecho via friendship at night. Niche Psychic special; Pokémon-Amie speeds it up.
Stunky Poison/Dark · Lv 21–22	X & Y	Grass	Stench / Aftermath. Skuntank handles Psychic types — useful against Reflection Cave's Wobbuffet/Sableye runs.
Hariyama Fighting · Lv 21–22	X & Y	Grass Rare	Pre-evolved already (skips Makuhita stage). Thick Fat / Guts. Big Fighting attacker.
Sawk Fighting · Lv 22	Y only	Grass Rare	★ Y exclusive. Sturdy + Mold Breaker. Bulky physical Fighting.
Throh Fighting · Lv 22	X only	Grass Rare	★ X exclusive. Guts / Inner Focus. Bulky Fighting — mirror of Sawk.
Staravia Normal/Flying · Lv 22	X & Y	Grass	Decent Flying alternative if you skipped Fletchling. Intimidate later via Staraptor.

Trainers on Route 11

Items on Route 11

Reflection Cave

A mirror-themed cave with shimmering crystalline walls. Multiple levels, occasional reflective surface puzzles (you walk in front of a mirror and your reflection moves with you). Sableye and Wobbuffet are exclusive to this cave in the main story — catch them now or wait until Friend Safari (Phase 8).

Wild Pokémon — Reflection Cave

Pokémon	Versions	Method	Notes
Sableye Dark/Ghost · Lv 21–24	X & Y	Cave	★ Priority catch — only main-story location. Keen Eye / Stall. No type weaknesses (Dark/Ghost has 0 weaknesses). Solid defensive utility, has a Mega Stone in OR/AS post-launch (Sablenite is OR/AS exclusive).
Wobbuffet Psychic · Lv 21–23	X & Y	Cave	★ Only main-story location. Shadow Tag traps opponents — niche but useful for hunting. Counter/Mirror Coat/Encore is a competitive staple.
Mr. Mime Psychic/Fairy · Lv 22–23	X & Y	Cave	Soundproof / Filter / Technician. Defensive Psychic — Mime Jr. line.
Roggenrola Rock · Lv 22	X & Y	Cave	Sturdy. Evolves into Gigalith via trade — solid Rock physical wall.
Solosis Psychic · Lv 22	X & Y	Cave	Magic Guard. Reuniclus is a strong special tank — Calm Mind + Recover endgame.
Carbink Rock/Fairy · Lv 22	X & Y	Cave Rare	Clear Body / Sturdy. Rock/Fairy is a unique typing — 2× weak to Steel/Ground but no 4× weaknesses. Niche tank.
Chingling Psychic · Lv 22	X & Y	Cave Rare	Same as Route 11 — second chance to catch.

Trainers in Reflection Cave

Items in Reflection Cave

Shalour City

A coastal town with a giant Tower of Mastery rising from the cliffside. The Pokémon Center has its own ATM-style TM shop, and there are several worthwhile gift NPCs around town.

Shalour stops

Items in Shalour

Tower of Mastery — First Visit + Rival Battle

A tall stone tower west of Shalour with a spiral interior. Korrina meets you at the entrance and escorts you up to the top where her grandfather Gurkinn waits with the Mega Ring.

The Mega Ring contest

Gurkinn explains that only one Mega Ring is available, and Calem/Serena steps forward as the only other interested party. You and your rival battle to decide who gets the ring.

Rival battle — Calem / Serena (Tower of Mastery)

Items at the Tower (first visit)

Shalour Gym — Korrina, the Fighting Leader

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Korrina — Shalour City Gym

Fighting-type · Mega Evolution Successor · Specialty: physical pressure + priority

Gym puzzle: A roller-skating rink shaped like a half-pipe. You skate down ramps, choose paths, and engage four Roller Skater trainers along the way. You must defeat all four to reach Korrina at the top.

Korrina's team

Pokémon	Lv	Type	Notes
Mienfoo	29	Fighting	Inner Focus. Pound + Force Palm + Fake Out. Lead — finish fast before Fake Out flinches you.
Machoke	28	Fighting	No Guard / Guts. Karate Chop + Vital Throw. Bulky midgame; bring Flying/Psychic.
Hawlucha	32	Fighting/Flying	★ Her ace. Limber. Flying Press + Karate Chop + Hone Claws. Outspeeds most of your team. Bring Psychic/Fairy/Electric.

Gym trainers (mandatory order)

Threat assessment

Recommended counters (in order)

Avoid leading with

• Snorlax — Normal weak to Fighting 2×, slow. Hawlucha OHKOs.
• Pancham / Pangoro / Hawlucha / Lucario (yours) — Fighting mirror, you lose tempo.
• Tyrunt / Tyrantrum / Amaura / Aurorus — Rock 4× weak to Fighting.
• Litleo / Pyroar — Pyroar specifically is weak to Fighting; Hawlucha's Flying Press kills it.
• Spewpa / Vivillon — Vivillon is OK (Bug + Flying neutral on Fighting), but its low HP means Hawlucha 1-shots.

Reward

• Rumble Badge — traded Pokémon up to Lv 70 will obey. Major upgrade.
• TM98 Power-Up Punch — 40-power Fighting move that ALSO boosts your Attack +1 every hit. ★ ★ ★ Excellent on any physical attacker (Hawlucha, Lucario, Pangoro, Talonflame). Stack 4–5 times for OHKO power.
• Prize money — ~3,840 P.

Tower of Mastery — Second Visit + Mega Ring

After defeating Korrina, return to the top of the Tower. Korrina is now waiting at the summit with her Mega-Evolving Lucario.

The Mega Lucario rematch

Mega Lucario — your new tool

Ability: Adaptability — STAB is 2× instead of 1.5×. Bone Rush hits like 165-power Ground STAB; Power-Up Punch escalates fast.

Type: Fighting/Steel — same as regular Lucario but with massively boosted stats.

Stat changes: +30 Attack, +20 Sp. Atk, +25 Speed, +30 Defense, +20 Sp. Def.

Recommended moveset: Bone Rush / Power-Up Punch / Swords Dance / Stone Edge or Crunch (TM later). Bullet Punch via egg move or learnable.

Phase 3–8 verdict: ★ ★ ★ Carries you through the next several gyms easily. Mega Evolve early; sweep.

Azure Bay + Sea Spirit’s Den (Preview)

South of Shalour, accessible via the beach. Mostly locked for Phase 3 because the islands and Sea Spirit's Den require HM03 Surf — which you don't receive until Phase 4 (Coumarine City area).

What's there (for future reference)

Team Recommendations

Phase 3 expects Lv 29–32 across your party going into Korrina. Mega Evolution unlocks at the end of the phase — by Phase 4 you'll have a Mega-capable slot.

Trade evolutions to start

• Machoke → Machamp: If you caught a Machop in Glittering Cave (Phase 2). Needs a trade partner.
• Roggenrola → Boldore → Gigalith: Lv 25 evolves Boldore; trade-evolves to Gigalith.

Mega Evolution candidates (you now have access!)

• Mega Lucario (Lucarionite, gifted) — ★ ★ ★ immediate use.
• Mega Charizard X/Y (Charizardite — Phase 2 reward if you chose Charmander) — ★ ★ ★ now usable.
• Mega Venusaur (Venusaurite — Phase 2 reward if you chose Bulbasaur) — ★ ★ defensive monster.
• Mega Blastoise (Blastoisinite — Phase 2 reward if you chose Squirtle) — ★ ★ bulky special Water.

Must-Grab Items (Phase 3 Master List)

Version Note Summary

Phase 3 Checklist

• Stock up at Cyllage Mart (Super Potions, Status heals, 10× Poké Balls)
• Trigger and defeat (or catch) the Sudowoodo on Route 10
• Catch a Hawlucha on Route 10 (★ priority — only location)
• Beat both Team Flare Grunts on Route 10
• Beat Korrina in Geosenge (2× Lucario Lv 25)
• Collect TM66 Payback from the Pokémon Center man in white
• Collect the Everstone from the Researcher cabin in Geosenge
• Engage the Sky Battle with Yvette on Route 11 (need Flying-type)
• Win the Brains & Brawn double battle (Frank & Sly)
• Catch a Sableye AND a Wobbuffet in Reflection Cave (★ only main-story location)
• Catch a Carbink in Reflection Cave if you want a Fairy/Rock niche pick
• Pick up the Moon Stone in Reflection Cave (★ Nidoking-critical)
• Get TM70 Flash from Tierno + TM74 Gyro Ball in Reflection Cave
• Get the Eviolite from the Shalour Scientist (Pokédex check)
• Get the Soothe Bell from the old woman in Shalour
• Buy TM28 Dig and TM84 Poison Jab from Shalour Mart
• Climb the Tower of Mastery and beat Calem/Serena (rival battle)
• Defeat the 4 Roller Skater gym trainers
• Defeat Korrina — earn Rumble Badge + TM98 Power-Up Punch
• Return to Tower of Mastery and beat Korrina's Mega Lucario
• ★ Receive the Mega Ring + Lucario + Lucarionite
• Mega Evolve Lucario for the first time
• If you took Charmander earlier: equip the Charizardite X/Y on Charmeleon/Charizard