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Sunflare Canyon

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Sunflare Canyon is described in-game as "the torrid winding path of the sun." A Ponyta X is encountered early on; trying to help it triggers the first encounter with its mother, Rapidash X. At the canyon's end, Team Dimension's Colonel Dahlia threatens the Ponyta X to provoke the Rapidash X into attacking the player.

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Route briefing

How to Reach Sunflare Canyon

Connected west to Ishtar City, south to Steelix Gorge, and north to Equinox Village.

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Area network

Connected Locations

Recorded pickups

Important Items

  • Leftovers
  • Rare Candy
  • TM73 Thunder Wave
  • TM26 Earthquake
  • TM37 Sandstorm
  • Rare Bone
  • Light Ball
  • Nest Ball
  • Choice Scarf
  • Wacan Berry
  • Thunderstone
  • Star Piece
  • Xenolith
  • Lax Incense
  • Sky Plate

People on the route

Important NPCs & Trainers

  • Colonel Dahlia (Team Dimension)
  • Merchant Hudson

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Story & Progression Optional context

After the player defeats Dahlia, she remarks that bringing the Rapidash X to "the General" would be a waste and departs, warning the General will meet her in Westar City. Also the access point for the Abandoned Bunker, an abandoned Team Dimension base tied to Battle Pass 3 (Dark Passion), and for the Area Dugtrio Dielebi Shrine leading to Deoxys.