// Kanto
landmarkCerulean Cave
A forbidden cave north of Cerulean City. The lair of Mewtwo.
Lore
History & significance
A deep, hostile cavern sealed off until the Indigo League is defeated. Strong Psychic energy leaks from its lower floors, drawing Mewtwo here to recover its strength after the Mansion incident.
Pokémon found here
Filtered to this region's native game encounters
Arbok
Lv. 52–57
#0026
Raichu
Lv. 53–64
#0028
Sandslash
Lv. 52–57
#0040
Wigglytuff
Lv. 54
#0041
Zubat
Lv. 51–56
#0042
Golbat
Lv. 46–61
#0044
Gloom
Lv. 55–58
#0047
Parasect
Lv. 49–64
#0049
Venomoth
Lv. 49–54
#0054
Psyduck
Lv. 15–60
#0055
Golduck
Lv. 40–65
#0057
Primeape
Lv. 52–61
#0060
Poliwag
Lv. 5–56
#0061
Poliwhirl
Lv. 20–56
#0062
Poliwrath
Lv. 51–56
#0064
Kadabra
Lv. 49–67
#0067
Machoke
Lv. 46–52
#0070
Weepinbell
Lv. 55–58
#0074
Geodude
Lv. 30–60
#0075
Graveler
Lv. 40–65
#0079
Slowpoke
Lv. 15–60
#0080
Slowbro
Lv. 23–65
#0082
Magneton
Lv. 46–55
#0085
Dodrio
Lv. 49–51
#0097
Hypno
Lv. 46
#0099
Kingler
Lv. 23
#0101
Electrode
Lv. 52–64
#0105
Marowak
Lv. 52–55
#0108
Lickitung
Lv. 50–56
#0111
Rhyhorn
Lv. 50–56
#0112
Rhydon
Lv. 51–62
#0113
Chansey
Lv. 51–64
#0117
Seadra
Lv. 23
#0118
Goldeen
Lv. 5–30
#0119
Seaking
Lv. 23–60
#0129
Magikarp
Lv. 5–56
#0130
Gyarados
Lv. 15–35
#0132
Ditto
Lv. 51–67
#0143
Snorlax
Lv. 51–56
#0150
Mewtwo
Lv. 70
#0202
Wobbuffet
Lv. 55–61
Legendary & Mythical encounters
Story-bound, roaming, or post-game legends tied to this location
Walkthrough
Step-by-step guide
- 1
Available only after defeating the Elite Four and clearing the Power Plant story.
- 2
Bring strong Pokémon — wild encounters here are level 50+ and include Chansey, Ditto, and Wobbuffet.
- 3
Navigate three floors of caverns with Surf to reach the deepest chamber.
- 4
Save before approaching Mewtwo at level 70. Use False Swipe and a status move (Sleep / Paralysis) for the catch.
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