Unlocking The Secrets Of Mt. Coronet's Cave Painting

Mount Coronet, the highest mountain in the Sinnoh region, is a deep cave with several above-ground areas that experience constant snowfall. To fully explore the mountain's caves, players need to use techniques like Surf, Strength, Defog, Rock Smash, Rock Climb, and Waterfall. The mountain's southern portion, 1F, features rock formations and pools of water, while its northern portion lacks water on the ground floor and requires Rock Smash and Strength to navigate. In the Platinum version, players must defeat Mars at Lake Verity to access the northern section. To reach the third floor (3F) of the mountain, players must defeat Team Galactic in their headquarters in Veilstone City, as a mural blocking the path to 3F is only removed after their defeat.

Defeating Team Galactic at their HQ in Veilstone City

To open the cave painting in Mt. Coronet, you must first defeat Team Galactic at their headquarters in Veilstone City. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:

Step 1:

Fly to Veilstone City and locate the Team Galactic HQ in the northeastern corner of the city. Don't go inside just yet.

Step 2:

Talk to the grunt standing outside. He will panic and run away, dropping his key. This key doesn't work for the HQ, but it's important for later.

Step 3:

Now, enter the Galactic Warehouse, which is located next to the Team Galactic HQ. This warehouse is where you retrieved Lucas' or Dawn's Pokedex and obtained the HM for Fly.

Step 4:

Make your way through the warehouse, battling grunts along the way. Use the stairs and warp panels to navigate the building. You will eventually obtain the Galactic Key, which grants access to the entire headquarters.

Step 5:

With the Galactic Key in hand, you can now enter the Team Galactic HQ. Battle your way through the grunts and make your way to the top, where you will encounter Cyrus.

Step 6:

Defeat Cyrus in battle. He will then begin his trek to the Spear Pillar. You will also encounter Saturn and Charon, who guard the Legendary Pokémon Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit.

Step 7:

After defeating Cyrus and his team, you will obtain the Master Ball as a reward. Use the top right panel to reach the labs where the Lake Guardians are being kept.

Step 8:

Go all the way to the right until you see a red door. Head through it and defeat Saturn, whose Pokémon are slightly stronger than before.

Step 9:

Once Saturn is defeated, free the Lake Guardians. To exit the labs, go back to the beginning and take the yellow panel. Alternatively, use the green panel to return to the storage room and exit through the warehouse.

Now that Team Galactic has been defeated at their HQ in Veilstone City, you can return to Mt. Coronet and open the cave painting.

Using Surf and Rock Climb to ascend the mountain

To ascend Mt. Coronet, players will need to use a combination of Surf and Rock Climb. This is because Mt. Coronet is the highest mountain in the Sinnoh region, and most of it is a deep cave.

To reach the mountain, players will need to head to Route 207. Fly to Oreburgh City and go north to join Route 207. Once on Route 207, players need to go east and into Mt. Coronet. Players will encounter a body of water, which they can cross using Surf. Once across, players can climb up the stairs and grab the Protein before continuing.

In addition to Surf and Rock Climb, players will also need Strength and Rock Smash to navigate the mountain's caves.

Navigating the complex 2F and 3F

To ascend Mount Coronet, players must navigate the increasingly complex 2F and 3F. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you navigate these floors:

2F

Coming from the west entrance of Mount Coronet (South: 1F), use Surf to cross the nearby body of water to the east. Once you're back on dry land, climb up the stairs and grab the Protein. Then, head south towards the ledge but do not jump. Follow the top of the ledge east and use Rock Climb to scale the wall. After climbing up the nearby rock face, head into the next area, go forward, and then head left. Go up the stairs and grab the Max Potion from the isolated platform. On this floor (2F), you will begin near the southeast corner. Go up, take a left, and head up the nearby steps. Grab the Max Potion on the right, then shuffle towards the opposite end of this elevated area, where there is a lone rock with a hidden Ether.

3F

To get to 3F, ascend the stairs on the right. Once you emerge on 3F, go down the nearby stairs on the right. You will be in a similar room to before. Go right and search the rock at the back, past the steps, for a hidden Max Revive. Then, return to 3F. The path on this floor is straightforward: head north, up the steps, and continue onwards to the exit. However, you will encounter Team Galactic's henchmen along the way, so be prepared for a battle.

It is important to note that if you explore South: 2F before completing the Team Galactic HQ at Veilstone City, the exit towards the far north will be blocked by a cave painting, and you will be unable to proceed to South: 3F. To navigate these floors successfully, players will need to use a combination of Surf, Rock Climb, and Strength.

Locating the hidden Max Revive

To locate the hidden Max Revive in Mt. Coronet, players must first navigate through the mountain's caves, requiring skills like surfing, rock climbing, and battling. Here is a step-by-step guide:

• Enter Mt. Coronet from the west entrance and surf across the nearby water to the east.
• On the other side, head south and pick up the Protein.
• Carefully follow the narrow path further east, avoiding any ledges.
• Use Rock Climb to scale the wall and then ascend the stairs.
• You will now be on the 2nd floor (South: 2F). Go up and then take a left.
• Head up the nearby steps, and you will find the Max Potion on the right.
• Continue to the opposite end of this elevated area, where a lone rock contains a hidden Ether.
• Proceed to the next floor (South: 3F). Before moving forward, go down the stairs on the right to a similar room.
• In this room, go right and search the rock at the back, past the steps. Here, you will find the hidden Max Revive.
• Return to South: 3F, where you will encounter Team Galactic's henchmen as you try to reach their boss.

It is important to note that if you explore South: 2F before completing the Team Galactic HQ at Veilstone City, the exit to South: 3F will be blocked by a cave painting, and you will need to defeat Team Galactic first.

Avoiding the jump over the ledge

To avoid jumping over the ledge in Mt. Coronet, players are advised to use the stick and walk diagonally right-down against the wall. Players will not jump off the ledge unless they are going straight down. Using the stick at a very shallow angle below directly to the right will allow players to get just above the edge and walk right.

Players can also use the bike to avoid being forced off the ledge. One press of the d-pad downward, followed by turning right to face the goal, is one suggested method. Another player suggests using the analog stick, walking slowly, and walking against the wall at an angle until past the ledge.

Some players have also suggested wiggling the joystick to get past the ledge. Players have also reported that they have been able to clear the section by using the stick and running into the wall constantly, then nudging gradually in the direction they need to go.

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