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Pokemon X and Y Phase 7: Route 16 — Melancolie Path

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A misty, drizzly route heading east. Connects Lumiose/Lost Hotel area to Anistar.

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By Damodar Sharma Updated May 25, 2026 Walkthrough

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A misty, drizzly route heading east. Connects Lumiose/Lost Hotel area to Anistar.

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Route 16 — Melancolie Path

A misty, drizzly route heading east. Connects Lumiose/Lost Hotel area to Anistar. Sky Battles + double battles + Fisherman pairs make it a long stretch. The trainer density here is high.

Wild Pokémon — Route 16

PokémonVersionsMethodNotes
Pumpkaboo
Pumpkaboo
Ghost/Grass · Lv 36–38
X & YGrass Same as Route 15.
Phantump
Phantump
Ghost/Grass · Lv 36–38
X & YGrass Same — trade-evolves to Trevenant.
Foongus
Amoonguss
Grass/Poison · Lv 38
X & YGrass Effect Spore + Spore (sleep). Big defensive tool.
Basculin
Basculin (Red / Blue)
Water · Lv 35–38
X & YFish (Old/Good Rod) Different stripe color depending on version (Red on X, Blue on Y, or vice versa). Reckless + Adaptability hidden. Fast physical Water.

Trainers on Route 16

TrainerRosterNotes
Sky Trainer Gavin SkyChimecho Lv 37, Vibrava Lv 37, Talonflame Lv 39Sky Battle — needs Flying type in party. Triple roster.
Pokémon Ranger LeeCrawdaunt Lv 39, Sandslash Lv 39Dual physical attackers. Earthquake answer for both.
Hex Maniac OsannaPumpkaboo Lv 40Single mon. Will-O-Wisp burn — bring Insomnia / Lum Berry.
Pokémon Ranger BjornSliggoo Lv 41Single Dragon. Sap Sipper. Bring Fairy/Ice.
Mysterious Sisters Achlys & Eos DoubleAlakazam Lv 40, Gardevoir Lv 40★ ★ Double battle. Both Psychic special threats. Bring Dark + Steel (Aegislash / Mega Gengar). Alakazam's Focus Blast hurts.
Fairy Tale Girl AliceKlefki Lv 37, Mawile Lv 39Steel/Fairy duo. Same answers as Valerie's gym.
Fisherman WadePoliwhirl Lv 37, Poliwhirl Lv 39Double Water. Easy XP.
Fisherman FinnBasculin Lv 38, Basculin Lv 38Double Basculin. Easy XP.

Items on Route 16

ItemWhere
ReviveVisible
Hyper Potion ×2Visible
TM (varies; one is around here)Visible
Pretty Wing (hidden)Dowsing — sells for ~1,000 P
Star Piece (hidden)Dowsing

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