Locations
# Non-Repeatable Methods
1 Meteor Falls — 2F, upper right side of the waterfall (Hidden)
2 Route 106 — On the rock, north of a Backpacker (Hidden)
3 Route 111 (Desert) — Upper west side
4 Route 111 (Desert) — In the middle of a sand pit, near a Ruin Maniac (Hidden)
5 Route 118 — Western side, northmost point of the beach
6 Route 126 (Underwater) — Among the seaweed, west of Sootopolis City’s entrance (Hidden)
7 Crescent Isle — Northeast side
# Repeatable Methods
1 Route 109 Rematch — Possible reward
2 Wild Held Item — Possible held item on wild Staryu, Lunatone, or Solrock
3 Any Contest Spectacular Hall — Possible gift from a fan
4 Secret Super Training — Possible reward

Stardust is a valuable item that sells for 1,000 Pokedollars each. While they can occasionally be found in various locations around Hoenn, there isn’t a great easy consistent method for obtaining them.

This page will detail all of the ways you can obtain Stardust in OR/AS.

Non-Repeatable Methods

Location #1 – Meteor Falls

Prerequisites
  • HM03 Surf
  • HM05 Waterfall

Step 1: Fly back to Meteor Falls and immediately head west.

Outside Meteor Falls / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Outside Meteor Falls

Step 2: Proceed down the stairs and use Surf on the body of water near the waterfalls.

Inside Meteor Falls / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Inside Meteor Falls

Step 3: Then use HM05 Waterfall to ascend the large waterfall.

Using Waterfall to access the upper levels of Meteor Falls / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Using Waterfall to access the upper levels of Meteor Falls

Step 4: Surf toward the right side of the water near the waterfall’s cliffside.

Disembark onto the small patch of land and use your Dowsing Machine to find the hidden Stardust in the corner.

The Stardust’s exact location inside Meteor Falls / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
The Stardust’s exact location inside Meteor Falls

Location #2 – Route 106

Step 1: Head to Route 106 and start by heading west past the wooden sign.

Route 106 / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Route 106

Step 2: Then use your Dowsing Machine to find the hidden Stardust on the rock just north of where the Backpacker is standing.

The Stardust’s exact location on Route 106 / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
The Stardust’s exact location on Route 106

Location #3 – Route 111 – Desert (Stardust #1)

Prerequisites
  • Go-Goggles Key Item

Step 1: Fly to Route 111 and head northeast past the Backpacker.

Route 111 / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Route 111

Step 2: Turn right to enter the desert area, then head slightly northeast toward the visible rocks ahead.

Entering Route 111’s desert area / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Entering Route 111’s desert area

Step 3: Near the left-hand side wall you’ll find the first Stardust in the area.

The first Stardust’s exact location on Route 111’s desert area / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
The first Stardust’s exact location on Route 111’s desert area

Location #4 – Route 111 – Desert (Stardust #2)

Prerequisites
  • Go-Goggles Key Item

Step 1: Fly to Route 111 and head into the desert again.

Route 111 / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Route 111

Step 2: Turn right and enter the desert area to the east.

Entering Route 111’s desert area / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Entering Route 111’s desert area

Step 3: Follow the path heading south, keeping close to the wall on your left.

Heading south along the wall / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Heading south along the wall

Step 4: Continue heading south until you spot a Picnicker pacing back and forth. From her location, turn right.

Turning right by the Picnicker / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Turning right by the Picnicker

Step 5: Soon you’ll come across a small sandpit near Ruin Maniac Dusty. Use your Dowsing Machine here to locate the hidden Stardust.

The second Stardust’s exact location on Route 111’s desert area / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
The second Stardust’s exact location on Route 111’s desert area

Location #5 – Route 118

Step 1: Start by heading inside Mauville City’s interior through the entrance on the right.

Mauville City / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Mauville City

Step 2: From here, continue east until you reach the city’s exit to Route 118.

Exit to Route 118 / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Exit to Route 118

Step 3: When you reach Route 118 just keep going east until you reach the beach.

Route 118 / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Route 118

Step 4: Once you’re on the route’s western beach, head uppast the fisherman to find the Stardust.

The Stardust’s location on Route 118 / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
The Stardust’s location on Route 118

Location #6 – Route 126 (Underwater)

Prerequisites
  • HM03 Surf
  • HM07 Dive

Step 1: Fly back to Route 126 and surf south along the area situated to the east of the crater.

Route 126 / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Route 126

Step 2: Surf along the diving spot, then turn the corner and continue west, still following the Dive spot’s path.

Southeast side of the crater / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Southeast side of the crater

Step 3: Continue west until you see a Swimmer on the southwestern side of the crater. Dive underwater near his location.

Southern side of the crater / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Southern side of the crater

Step 4: Underwater, head north to the closest seaweed patch. In one of the bare seafloor tiles you’ll find the hidden Stardust.

The Stardust’s exact location on Route 126 / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
The Stardust’s exact location on Route 126

Location #7 – Crescent Isle

Prerequisites
  • Eon Flute

Step 1: Use your Eon Flute to soar over Hoenn.

Then head south of Ever Grande City to check if Crescent Isle is currently active. If it is, land there. If not, you can either wait for it to spawn, or adjust the time settings on your 3DS or emulator until it appears.

Soaring the sky / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Soaring the sky

Step 2: Once you land on Crescent Isle, follow the dirt path leading north toward the northern part of the island.

Crescent Isle / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Crescent Isle

Step 3: At the northeastern end of the island, you’ll find the Stardust.

The Stardust’s exact location on Crescent Isle / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
The Stardust’s exact location on Crescent Isle

Repeatable Methods

Location Method Exact Location
Route 109 – Rematch Possible reward for defeating Tuber Ricky in a rematch (20% chance)
Route 109 – Rematch Possible reward for defeating Tuber Lola in a rematch (20% chance)
Wild Staryu, Wild Lunatone, and Wild Solrock Held by any of the following wild Pokemon:

Any Contest Spectacular Hall Possible gift from a fan after completing a Super Rank Contest
Secret Super Training Possible reward for clearing the following Lv. 5-7 stages:

  • The Leaf Stone Cup Begins!
  • The Fire Stone Cup Begins!
  • The Water Stone Cup Begins!
  • Follow Those Fleeing Goals!
  • Watch Out! That’s One Tricky Second Half!
  • An Opening of Lightning-Quick Attacks!
  • Those Long Shots Are No Long Shot!
  • Drag Down Hydreigon!
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