Mirage Woods — Pokémon Rejuvenation Forest Guide
Mirage Woods is the Florian forest between Route 3 and Mirage Town — a short, mazelike stretch that punches well above its size, with a Crobat boss, a Zoroark quest and a cave you cannot enter without Cut.
Quick facts
| Area | Mirage Woods |
|---|---|
| Type | Forest |
| Region | Floria Island |
| Field moves needed | Cut, Surf, Flash |
How to get there
Where this area leads:
| Direction | Leads to |
|---|---|
| South | Route 3 |
| North | Mirage Town |
Cut, Surf, Flash is needed somewhere in this area, not necessarily to enter it — the tables below say where.
What is here
Mirage Woods sits between Route 3 to the south and Mirage Town to the north, and it is one of the more disorienting maps in the region: the paths loop back on each other, and the landmark tree by the entrance is the only reliable reference point. Flash makes it navigable; without it you are walking the same three clearings.
The forest carries two set pieces. The first is a Crobat boss fight that most players meet on the way through to Goldenleaf, and the second is a Zoroark side quest that opens up later and sends you back here. Mirage Cave is also inside the woods, but access is gated behind Cut or a Golden Axe.
| Landmark | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Mirage Cave | Inside the woods. Reaching it needs Cut or a Golden Axe — the wiki states the gate explicitly. |
| Mirage Town gate | The northern exit. Mirage Town is where the route's reward is collected after the boss. |
| The Mirage Tree | The landmark tree at the entrance. Creators use it as the reference point for navigating the looping paths. |
| Route 3 | The southern exit, and the route most players come in from. |
Before you go
- Bring Flash. The forest is deliberately hard to read and the map loops; Flash is what turns it from guesswork into a route.
- Come back for Mirage Cave once you have Cut or the Golden Axe — it is not reachable on a first pass.
- The Crobat fight is the difficulty spike here, and it comes at you while you are still navigating. Heal before you commit to the northern path.
- The Zoroark quest sends you back to these woods after the main story beat, so do not assume you are finished with the area once you reach Mirage Town.
- Fourteen species are catchable across the woods. It is one of the better encounter tables on Floria Island, so it is worth a dedicated catching trip rather than a walk-through.
Pokémon you can catch here
| Pokémon | Type | Levels | Rate | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kecleon | Normal/Normal | 23-27 | 32% | Grass |
| Spritzee | Fairy/Fairy | 23-25 | 32% | Grass |
| Stantler | Normal/Normal | 24-25 | 25% | Grass |
| Doduo | Normal/Flying | 25-26 | 9% | Grass |
| Zangoose | Normal/Normal | 24-25 | 2% | Grass |
| Surskit | Bug/Water | 36,38 | 65% | Surf |
| Lumineon | Water/Water | 36,38 | 32% | Surf |
| Masquerain | Bug/Flying | 37 | 3% | Surf |
| Wooper | Water/Ground | 15 | 100% | Fish Old |
| Wooper | Water/Ground | 45-50 | 60% | Fish Good |
| Chewtle | Water/Water | 45-53 | 20% | Fish Good |
| Quagsire | Water/Ground | 45-56 | 20% | Fish Good |
| Drednaw | Water/Rock | 75-86 | 55% | Fish Super |
| Quagsire | Water/Ground | 75-86 | 45% | Fish Super |
All 14 encounter rows the official wiki records.
Watch it: recorded playthroughs
Recorded playthroughs, linked to the exact moment.
| Shows | Recording | Version |
|---|---|---|
| Whole episode | Pokemon Rejuvenation V14 Part 13 MIRAGE FOREST! Zoroark Quest Fan Game Gameplay Walkthrough HeroVoltsy | V14 |
| Whole episode | Mirage woods (Pokemon Rejuvenation Part 15) SutanHD | V14 |
| Whole episode | Let's Play Pokemon Rejuvenation V13.5 #12 - Route 3, Mirage Woods, Phasial Cave, and Fences ThumsRipa Gaming | V13.x |
| Whole episode | Navigating Mirage Woods [Pokemon Rejuvenation] Moon Paw | V13.x |
| Whole episode | Let's Play Pokemon Rejuvenation V13.5 Episode 21 Mirage Forest Custody Battles Conrad Vallon | V13.x |
| Whole episode | Pokémon Rejuvenation Extra: Narcissa´s Gym Puzzle + Mirage Woods SuperFffu | older |
Recordings belong to their creators and are linked, not reproduced.
Mirage Woods FAQ
Where is Mirage Woods in Pokémon Rejuvenation?
On Floria Island, between Route 3 to the south and Mirage Town to the north. Entering from Route 3 is the usual approach.
What do I need to explore Mirage Woods?
Cut, Surf and Flash are the field moves recorded for the area. Flash is the one that matters most day to day — it is what makes the looping paths readable. Cut or a Golden Axe is needed specifically for Mirage Cave.
Is there a boss in Mirage Woods?
Yes — a Crobat boss fight. It is the area's difficulty spike and most players meet it on the way north toward Mirage Town.
What is the Zoroark quest in Mirage Woods?
A side quest that runs through these woods and opens up later in the game rather than on your first pass. It is one of the reasons to come back rather than treating the area as finished once you reach Mirage Town.
What can I catch in Mirage Woods?
Fourteen species are recorded for the woods. Levels and encounter rates are in the table above.