Cave of Origin entrance

The Cave of Origin, located in the northern section of Sootopolis City, is where the climax and conclusion of the game’s main story unfolds.

In the deepest part of the cave you’ll encounter Kyogre (Alpha Sapphire) or Groudon (Omega Ruby), giving you the chance to catch the Legendary Pokémon.

Connecting Areas

Exits from Cave of Origin
South: Sootopolis City

Points of Interest

Legendary Encounter

Getting ready to battle Kyogre / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Getting ready to battle Kyogre

During part of the main story you’ll find yourself in the deepest floor in the Cave of Origin.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to face Kyogre (AS) or Groudon (OR). When you interact with them, Kyogre or Groudon undergoes Primal Reversion, transforming into Primal Kyogre or Primal Groudon – and the battle begins shortly after.

Tip: If you accidentally defeat the legendary here then it will respawn after you defeat (or re-defeat) the Elite Four and enter the Hall of Fame.
Special Encounter
Pokémon Primal Kyogre Lv.45 (AS) Primal Groudon Lv.45 (OR)
Type Water Ground / Fire
Ability Primordial Sea Desolate Land
Moves
  • Body Slam
  • Aqua Ring
  • Ice Beam
  • Origin Pulse
  • Lava Plume
  • Rest
  • Earthquake
  • Precipice Blades

Wild Pokemon

1F

Inside Cave of Origin - 1F / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Inside Cave of Origin – 1F
Cave
Species Golbat Sableye Mawile
Encounter Chance 69% 31% (AS) 31% (OR)
Levels Lv. 25-30 Lv. 33-36 Lv. 33-36
Horde Encounter
Species Zubat
Encounter Chance 100%
Levels Lv. 18

B1F

Inside Cave of Origin - B1F / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Inside Cave of Origin – B1F
Cave
Species Golbat Sableye Mawile
Encounter Chance 69% 31% (AS) 31% (OR)
Levels Lv. 25-30 Lv. 33-36 Lv. 33-36
Horde Encounter
Species Zubat
Encounter Chance 100%
Levels Lv. 18

B2F

Inside Cave of Origin - B2F / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Inside Cave of Origin – B2F
Cave
Species Golbat Sableye Mawile
Encounter Chance 69% 31% (AS) 31% (OR)
Levels Lv. 25-30 Lv. 33-36 Lv. 33-36
Horde Encounter
Species Zubat
Encounter Chance 100%
Levels Lv. 18

B3F

Inside Cave of Origin - B3F / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Inside Cave of Origin – B3F
Cave
Species Golbat Sableye Mawile
Encounter Chance 69% 31% (AS) 31% (OR)
Levels Lv. 25-30 Lv. 33-36 Lv. 33-36
Horde Encounter
Species Zubat
Encounter Chance 100%
Levels Lv. 18

B4F

Inside Cave of Origin - B4F / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Inside Cave of Origin – B4F
Cave
Species Golbat Sableye Mawile
Encounter Chance 69% 31% (AS) 31% (OR)
Levels Lv. 25-30 Lv. 33-36 Lv. 33-36
Horde Encounter
Species Zubat
Encounter Chance 100%
Levels Lv. 18

B5F

Inside Cave of Origin - B5F / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Inside Cave of Origin – B5F

No wild Pokémon appear on this floor.

Deepest Room

Inside Cave of Origin - B5F / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Inside Cave of Origin – B5F

If Kyogre or Groudon was not caught during the first encounter, it will respawn on this floor. No other wild Pokémon appear on this floor.

Secret Passage

Inside the Secret Passage inside the Cave of Origin / Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Inside the Secret Passage inside the Cave of Origin
Cave
Species Golbat Sableye Mawile
Encounter Chance 69% 31% (AS) 31% (OR)
Levels Lv. 25-30 Lv. 33-36 Lv. 33-36
Horde Encounter
Species Zubat
Encounter Chance 100%
Levels Lv. 18

Obtainable Items

Item Method Exact Location
X Attack (Hidden) B1F, southeast side of the floor
Revive (Hidden) B2F, northeast side of the floor
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