Cave tile

Cave tile is a type of tile in the Pokémon core series that is the habitat for many species of wild Pokémon. Upon entering a cave, the player is immediately at risk of encountering a wild Pokémon. It shares many common qualities with tall grass.

Like the name states, cave tiles are found in caves and some dungeons of the Pokémon world. It is always possible to run into a Pokémon while in a cave, whether it is or not.

Dust cloud
Dust clouds were introduced in Generation V, a phenomenon likely caused by air currents passing through the cave. It occasionally appears in caves in the Unova region, and may reveal held items, evolutionary stones, or  and.

In battle
Certain moves have special effects when used in a battle on a cave tile.


 * In Generation III: has a 30% chance of causing the target to and the appearance of
 * In Generation IV onwards: has a 30% chance of causing the target to and the appearance of
 * In Generation III: turns into
 * In Generations IV and V: turns into
 * In Generations VI and VII: turns into
 * makes the user
 * In Generations VI and VII: turns into
 * makes the user

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