Mt. Cragonos, also known as the Cragonos Mountains, is a huge mountain range that stretches across northern Roria. It is divided into western and eastern sections such that both sections do not directly connect.
Western Section[]
Western Cragonos Mountains, consisting of the following 5 parts, separate Routes 10 and 11. A Sky Train is built to bypass this section in order to reach Anthian City much more conveniently.
Cragonos Mines[]
- Main article: Cragonos Mines
The interior of western Mt. Cragonos is a large mine that doubles as a training ground. Many Rock-type Pokémon live here as well. There are also a lot of dead-end pathways, and with the mine no longer operational, the rail tracks near those dead ends are mostly broken. The deepest part is filled with water and is accessible by using HM3 Surf, which is obtained later in the story.
Cragonos Cliffs[]
- Main article: Cragonos Cliffs
This is the western mountainside of Mt. Cragonos, separating Cragonos Mines into upper and lower sections. Although it is very steep and narrow, it is still barely wide enough for a Pokémon Centre to be constructed there, thus turning this area into a checkpoint for players to heal their Pokémon and restock on healing items.
Cragonos Peak[]
- Main article: Cragonos Peak
This section of the mountain is the summit of Mt. Cragonos. It is located so high such that it is above the clouds. The airship towards Anthian City docks here and the Sky Train has a station here for changing to the airship. An Entei statue can be found here.
Cragonos Sanctuary[]
- Main article: Cragonos Sanctuary
Only accessible after acquiring HM8 Rock Climb from Gym Leader Fissy, it is a sanctuary where the 3 Legendary Beasts reside. When the player visits the temple, the 3 Beasts suddenly roar and rush down the mountains, indicating that something disastrous may happen to Roria shortly...
Cragonos Spring[]
- Main article: Cragonos Spring
Accessible only after the player obtains both HM8 Rock Climb and HM3 Surf, it is a rocky ravine with a glowing body of water at its pit. The player can surf through the spring and encounter Lapras in the water every Monday.
Eastern Section[]
Eastern Cragonos Mountains are caverns with many routes and 2 major cities built either inside, or on top of the mountain range. This section is much larger on the map, and also higher in altitude between Routes 15 and 16, with Frostveil City being the highest point of the whole region.
Route 13[]
- Main article: Route 13
This cavern route is the northern end of Mt. Cragonos. Even though the sunlight never reaches this place, grass and mushrooms still grow, with an abundant amount of minerals causing them to shine.
Chamber of the Jewel[]
- Main article: Chamber of the Jewel
A secret chamber on Route 13, it requires HM8 Rock Climb and 4 forms of Unown to open. Mythical Pokémon Diancie is said to be attracted by the crystals and rests here to secure them. Has a similar geography to Route 13.
Fluoruma City[]
- Main article: Fluoruma City
Home to the sixth Gym in players' journey, it is a city completely built inside a cavern. The power supply is drawn from the crystals around. Despite being built inside the cave, a hole on top allows flying. Similar to Route 13, plants grow even with a severe lack of sunlight.
Route 14[]
- Main article: Route 14
Another cavern route in Roria, it houses the ruins of an old city destroyed by a crystal beast, which was dormant for a long time since the destruction but has reawakened recently and attacked some miners. A long lost old friend waits for the player here...
Titans' Throng[]
- Main article: Titans' Throng
"The Titan" which stopped the Crystal Beast rests here. It wakes up to the presence of "The 3 Protectors", but will it fight the player right there?
Route 15[]
- Main article: Route 15
A snowy, rugged and rapidly ascending route on top of eastern Mt. Cragonos Range. A frozen lake is there for players to fish.
Dendrite Chamber[]
- Main article: Dendrite Chamber
One of the 3 hidden Protectors' Chambers. Camouflaged by a cave wall, it requires completing certain puzzles to unlock.
Frostveil City[]
- Main article: Frostveil City
The real summit of Mt. Cragonos. It is the highest point of Roria, even higher than the flying Anthian City. It houses the seventh Gym for players to fight, but surprisingly, its specialized type does not match with the snowy weather and icy theme around the area. Ironically, despite being higher than Cragonos Peak, it is always snowy and is not situated above the clouds.
Frostveil Catacombs[]
- Main article: Frostveil Catacombs
Secrets and puzzles lurk under the highest city in the world. Solving all the puzzles inside will unlock the Protectors' Chambers. With ancient symbols and many secrets hidden in this deep dark basement, what could this mean...?
Route 16[]
- Main article: Route 16
A descending route on the eastern mountainside of Mt. Cragonos, it is a place where many hoverboarders enjoy sliding down the mountains. It begins as a snowy downhill slope but becomes temperate at the bottom.
Items[]
Western Section[]
Icon | Item | Section | Location |
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Moon Stone | Lower Mines | Stone cave on the right, further inside from Collector Grey. | |
Revive | Left side behind Rookie Evan. | ||
Poison Barb | Cliffs | Right corner of the cliff inside the tall grass before the bridge to the patch of flowers. | |
TM69 Rock Polish Rock |
Upper Mines | Climb up to the rail tracks and head straight from the ladder. Located near the safety fence. | |
Big Nugget | Right cave at the path towards Cragonos Peak. Walk all the way to the dead end. Sell for $10000 at Poké Marts. | ||
Shiny Stone | Peak | Behind the Entei Statue on Cragonos Peak. | |
TM101 Aurora Veil Ice |
Sanctuary | At the centre of Cragonos Sanctuary. |
Eastern Section[]
Icon | Item | Section | Location |
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TM6 Toxic Poison |
Route 13 | In a hidden room near Black Belt Hagar. | |
TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy |
In a hidden room before reaching Journalist Peter. | ||
Stamp Case | Fluoruma City | Talk to the guy behind the counter in Poké Ball Stamp Shop. | |
Harvest Badge | Given by Gym Leader Fissy upon victory. | ||
TM22 Solar Beam Grass | |||
HM8 Rock Climb Normal |
Obtained from Uncle Gerald upon leaving the Gym. | ||
Lagging Tail | Route 14 | At the top left area of ruins, at far left of the path, in secret room with writing on the wall. | |
Rare Candy | Once across the wooden bridge, the first building on the left conceals this candy. | ||
TM39 Rock Tomb Rock |
In the last building on the path on the far side of the wooden bridge. | ||
Never-Melt Ice | Route 15 | Behind the first cabin on this route. | |
TM7 Hail Ice |
In a red tent near the frozen lake. | ||
TM102 Waterfall Water |
Inside the frozen waterfall. | ||
Rare Candy | Frostveil City | In an alley behind the Pokémon Centre. | |
Contrast Badge | Given by Gym Leader Zeek upon victory. | ||
TM97 Dark Pulse Dark |
Trivia[]
- Mt. Cragonos could have originated from Crag, which in rock climbing refers to a cliff or group of cliffs, and Ōno Station, a railway station in Japan which was closed down due to the infamous nuclear disaster.