This is a walkthrough for Iron Island, including what Pokémon you can encounter and items you can find.

Iron Island is a small island situated off the Sinnoh mainland, accessible by taking a ferry from the west side of Canalave City. You’re not required to visit here, but it’s worth your time for the additional training–and also to bag yourself a rare Riolu.

Pokémon Trainer Riley (Ally)¶

When you step foot in B2F (West), the mysterious Riley will offer to join your cause. While Riley is present, all wild Pokémon encounters will feature two Pokémon at once, with Riley assisting as Player 2. Likewise, Riley will assist as Player 2 during Double Battles with other trainers.

Similar to previous allies, Riley will fully restore your party after every single fight. Which should come in handy since it’s a long way back to the surface! Riley will permanently leave when you reach the elevator at the far south.

What’s Inside Riley’s Egg?¶

As a farewell gift, Riley will give you a Pokémon Egg before leaving. If you keep this egg in your party, it’ll eventually hatch into a Level 1 Riolu, which you can train and evolve into your own Lucario. How thoughtful of him!

Iron Island Full Map¶

Exterior¶

Map (Exterior)¶

When you arrive on Iron Island, the land itself is fairly small. Towards the north of the pier is a series of ledges going the other way. On the right are stairs leading up.

Here, there’s a house nearby with nothing notable instead. Search the lone rock near the house for a hidden Max Ether. Then go up the stairs next to the house, towards the cave.

Wild Pokémon - Surfing¶

Wild Pokémon - Fishing¶

Item Locations (Exterior)¶

Interior 1F¶

Map (1F)¶

Inside the cave, you’ll be in an enclosed space with a few red barrels nearby. To the left and right are stairs going down. Go down the stairs on the left first, towards B1F (West).

Wild Pokémon - Ground¶

Interior B1F (West)¶

Map (B1F West)¶

After going down the left-hand side stairs, you’ll reach a medium-size square room. Head south and confront the Camper so you can get past. Go up the steps to the left and follow the raised path to reach an Iron Ball. That’s all.

Backtrack to the previous floor and take the right-hand side stairs to (B1F East).

Wild Pokémon - Ground¶

Item Locations (B1F West)¶

Camper Lawrence¶

Interior B1F (East)¶

Map (B1F East)¶

This area is slightly more complex, but not by much. To start with, head south and follow the path to the end, past the red barrels and ignoring the steps for now. Pick up the Escape Rope, then go back and head up the steps. Follow the raised path east.

When you reach the north-east corner, ignore the steps for now and follow the narrow path south. Grab the Super Repel at the end, then go back and head down the steps. Go straight down towards the red, metal beams. Go around the Picnicker and search the bottom of the beams for a hidden Tiny Mushroom.

Next, go up the steps on the right and follow the path around to find an elevator that’ll take you downward. Here, there’s another pair of stairs on the left and right. Go down the stairs on the right first, to reach B2F (East).

Wild Pokémon - Ground¶

(Same as B1F West.)

Item Locations (B1F East)¶

Picnicker Summer¶

Interior B2F (East)¶

Map (B2F East)¶

First, make your way east, past a Worker running side to side. Go up the steps and retrieve the Max Ether from the corner. Go back towards the entrance, then head straight down, along the narrow path. After going up the steps, continue heading south along the raised ground. Watch out for another Worker at the second corner.

On the right, there are steps leading to an elongated pit. Go down and grab TM23 Iron Tail near the red barrel in the center. Afterwards, return to the raised ground and follow it all the way around to the other side of the pit. Head down the steps here and carefully search the ground for a hidden Iron.

There’s nothing more to do here, so retrace your steps until you’re back at the previous floor, then go down the stairs on the opposite side.

Wild Pokémon - Ground¶

Item Locations (B2F East)¶

Worker Willy¶

Worker Braden¶

Interior B2F (West)¶

Map (B2F West)¶

This is the most complex area–and essentially the final area. When you enter, you’ll bump into Riley, who’ll assist you during battle and provide free healing. First, head all the way west. You’ll have to fight a pair of Hikers. If you want to avoid them, head south first before going west. Further west, grab the Ultra Ball near the two red barrels.

Next, head south, then south-east. Around here, there’s a single red barrel near some rocks. Search the barrel for a hidden Full Restore. Continue south, along the left-hand side. Soon, you’ll encounter a pair of Workers. Go up the steps to their left and follow the path to the end for a Max Potion.

Moving on, head south from the steps to the left of the Workers. Near the far corner, there are steps leading up to raised ground. Go that way, stopping when you reach a line of three barrels with Ace Trainers on the other side. Search the middle barrel for a hidden Revive. Then proceed south and scoop up the HP Up above the rocks.

Now backtrack to the lone red barrel with the hidden item. If you want to fight, head east, then south. This will take you towards a Black Belt and Battle Girl. Otherwise, go south along the right-hand side, then east. Keep going until you reach steps on the right, near the far south-east corner.

Walk up the steps and follow the narrow path north. At the end, there’s a Magnet up for grabs. Then go back and head south from the top of the steps. Go down to the small pit and search around to find a hidden Iron Plate. Go down the steps back to ground level. Then head west, north and west up the steps on the left.

Towards the south, you’ll need to fight your way past a pair of Ace Trainers. Further south, you’ll reach the troublemakers causing problems for Riley: Galactic Grunts. After disposing of them, Riley will reward you with a Pokémon Egg that will hatch into Riolu, before leaving you.

From here, you should take the elevator below. Then exit to the left.

Wild Pokémon - Ground¶

Item Locations (B2F West)¶

Hiker Maurice¶

Hiker Damon¶

Battle Girl Tylor¶

Black Belt Kendal¶

Worker Quentin¶

Worker Brendon¶

Ace Trainer Brenda¶

Ace Trainer Jonah¶

Team Galactic Grunt A¶

Team Galactic Grunt B¶

Interior B3F¶

Map (B3F)¶

This is the exit area. Ride the nearby elevator up, then go around towards the right side to pick up the Shiny Stone. Finally, once you’re ready to leave, exit to the left. You’ll be back outside, at the top of the ledges. At that point, you can hop down and use the ferry to go home. Or use HM Fly.

Wild Pokémon - Ground¶

(Same as B2F West.)

Item Locations (B3F)¶