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Unlock Requirement: Reach Level 2 on Beach (Day) Requirements for Research Level This coral reef dotted with blue holes is a paradise for ocean-dwelling Pokémon. |  |
Alternate Paths
Blue Hole |
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Unlock Level: Level 1 This path is available permanently and without need for activating. As you progress towards the end you'll see a collection of Pokémon seemingly out of reach. If you scan you'll find the path to a hidden beach |  |
Complete Research Map |
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List of Pokémon Available in Maricopia Reef at Reef (Day)
Finneon | |
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A few schools of Finneon can be found towards the start of the stage. There isn't much interaction, but the is a special interaction if you throw a Fluffruit into a school of Finneon. A Finneon will jump out and Wingull will swoop in and grab the Finneon, flying off with it |
| Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1 | |
Sharpedo | |
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Sharpedo can be found as a menace to various Pokémon inside this stage, as well as chasing eachother, there will be instances of it chasing a Squirtle, chasing it up to a pillar in Level 2 or a Lapras that will defend it in Level 3. A later one will also be near a Machamp and will eventually challenge it to a race |
| Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1 | |
Wingull | |
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Many Wingull adorn this stage. You'll find some flying generally, others will be sitting on top of pillars. One has a special interaction if you throw a Fluffruit into a school of Finneon. A Finneon will jump out and Wingull will swoop in and grab the Finneon, flying off with it |
| Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1 | |
Pelipper | |
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Pelipper can be found towards the end of the stage. They gather in the Blue Hole special area and can bob for Fluffruit and Pyukumuku. If you hit them with a Fluffruit, then they will through the Pyukumuku out of their mouths or if you hit with an Illumina Orb, then they will post with the Pyukumuku for a 4 star photo |
| Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1 | |
Magikarp | |
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Magikarp is spotted by throwing Fluffruit into the whirlpool |
| Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1 | |
Machamp | |
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Machamp can be seen practicing on a pillar. reach, you have the ability through photographing it of getting it to enter a race against a Sharpedo. This will resulti in a good photo opportunity for both Pokémon |
| Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1 | |
Mareanie | |
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Mareanie can be found at the end of the stage chasing a Corsola by a Crystablooms. It can be stopped using a Scan |
| Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1 | |
Corsola | |
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Corsola can be found in the final area of the stage on some reef. A few Corsola will be on their own happy and dancing but one will be attacked by a Mareanie. If you use the Crystablooms, another will jump in to the pool with the Mareanie |
| Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1 | |
Mantine | |
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Some Mantine can be found swimming through the stage. They will often jump out of the water and if you're playing music, will do a loop. In Level 3, a group of three Mantine will be sat in the water in a triangle and can react to Illumina Orbs and music. If you light the first Crystabloom up in the stage, a Mantine will come through the stage carrying a Pikachu |
| Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1 | |
Wailord | |
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Wailord will come up and breach the water. It'll be able to open its mouth when you throw an Illumina Orb at it, which allows you to then throw a Fluffruit in its mouth for a smiling picture or, if you go from behind, you'll be able to get it to spin for a 4 star picture |
| Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1 | |
Pyukumuku | |
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Pyukumuku can be found in a variety of areas. You will find a couple sitting on the reef towards the end. If you go to the Secret Cove area, a number will be within the mouths of Pelipper. If you throw Fluffruit or Illumina Orbs at Pelipper, you'll be able to get it spat out or get it to do a pose, both for a 4 star photo |
| Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1 | |
Pikachu | |
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In Level 2 onwards, as you near the start of the stage, if you hit the first Crystabloom with an Illumina Orb, you will sometimes get a special shot of a Mantine riding into the stage with a Pikachu riding on it |
| Minimum Research Level: Research Level 2 | |
Squirtle | |
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Squirtle will appear in Level 2. A group will be sitting on an island sleeping while another can be knocked into the whirlpool. A special interaction is seeing one chased by a Sharpedo until it hits a pillar in Level 2 or a Lapras in Level 3 |
| Minimum Research Level: Research Level 2 | |
Lapras | |
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Lapras appears in Level 3. It will be found coming to the rescue of Squirtle from the Sharpedo and will angrily send it away. |
| Minimum Research Level: Research Level 3 | |
Wailmer | |
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Wailmer can be found when you almost reach the alternate path and look back. It will have surfaced looking back. You can get it to release water from its body by throwing an Illumina Orb at it |
| Minimum Research Level: Research Level 3 | |
Missions in Stage
Do note, you need to have received the Research Mission before you can complete it.
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Returning to the Sea | Get a photo of Pyukumuku being thrown out of the mouth of Pelipper by throwing a Fluffruit at the Pelipper in the Blue Hole part of the stage |
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A Bite for the Bully of the Sea | Feed a Sharpedo a Fluffruit |
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Bobbing for Fluffruit | Get a picture of Pelipper diving into the water for Fluffruit |
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If You're Happy and You Know It | Get a picture of Wailord spinning its body by throwing multiple Illumina Orbs at it and then throwing a Fluffruit in its mouth |
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Adorable Water Spray | Get a picture of Wailmer blowing a spray of jet water by hitting it with an Illumina Orb |
Crystabloom Locations
This crystabloom is native to the Maricopia Islands. It's remarkable how they grow and blossom under the sea. Perhaps they're biologically closer to coral or seaweed than to flowers...
Crystabloom 1 |
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This Crystabloom is found right at the start. If you activate it, you will hit a Sharpedo with some power which will cause it to flail wildly later. Pikachu will also come in riding a Mantine |
Crystabloom 2 |
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This Crystabloom is found right by the whirlpool. If you activate it, a squadron of Mantine enfused by Illumina Energy will appear and will fly through the stage |
Crystabloom 3 |
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This Crystabloom is hidden away in the Secret Cove area by the rocks |
Crystabloom 4 |
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This Crystabloom is on an island on the standard path. If you activate it, the Corsola nearby will jump into the water to help save the Corsola from Mareanie |