Reef (Day)

Unlock Requirement: Reach Level 2 on Beach (Day)

Requirements for Research Level
Level 2: 35,000 XP
Level 3: 45,000 XP
Level MAX: 60,000 XP

This coral reef dotted with blue holes is a paradise for ocean-dwelling Pokémon.

Reef (Day)

Alternate Paths

Blue Hole

Unlock Level: Level 1

This path is available permanently and without need for activating. As you progress towards the end you'll see a collection of Pokémon seemingly out of reach. If you scan you'll find the path to a hidden beach

Maricopia Reef - Blue Hole


Complete Research Map

Reef (Day) Research Map

List of Pokémon Available in Maricopia Reef at Reef (Day)

Finneon

Finneon at Reef (Day) A few schools of Finneon can be found towards the start of the stage. There isn't much interaction, but the is a special interaction if you throw a Fluffruit into a school of Finneon. A Finneon will jump out and Wingull will swoop in and grab the Finneon, flying off with it
Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1

Sharpedo

Sharpedo at Reef (Day) Sharpedo can be found as a menace to various Pokémon inside this stage, as well as chasing eachother, there will be instances of it chasing a Squirtle, chasing it up to a pillar in Level 2 or a Lapras that will defend it in Level 3. A later one will also be near a Machamp and will eventually challenge it to a race
Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1

Wingull

Wingull at Reef (Day) Many Wingull adorn this stage. You'll find some flying generally, others will be sitting on top of pillars. One has a special interaction if you throw a Fluffruit into a school of Finneon. A Finneon will jump out and Wingull will swoop in and grab the Finneon, flying off with it
Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1

Pelipper

Pelipper at Reef (Day) Pelipper can be found towards the end of the stage. They gather in the Blue Hole special area and can bob for Fluffruit and Pyukumuku. If you hit them with a Fluffruit, then they will through the Pyukumuku out of their mouths or if you hit with an Illumina Orb, then they will post with the Pyukumuku for a 4 star photo
Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1

Magikarp

Magikarp at Reef (Day) Magikarp is spotted by throwing Fluffruit into the whirlpool
Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1

Machamp

Machamp at Reef (Day) Machamp can be seen practicing on a pillar. reach, you have the ability through photographing it of getting it to enter a race against a Sharpedo. This will resulti in a good photo opportunity for both Pokémon
Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1

Mareanie

Mareanie at Reef (Day) Mareanie can be found at the end of the stage chasing a Corsola by a Crystablooms. It can be stopped using a Scan
Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1

Corsola

Corsola at Reef (Day) Corsola can be found in the final area of the stage on some reef. A few Corsola will be on their own happy and dancing but one will be attacked by a Mareanie. If you use the Crystablooms, another will jump in to the pool with the Mareanie
Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1

Mantine

Mantine at Reef (Day) Some Mantine can be found swimming through the stage. They will often jump out of the water and if you're playing music, will do a loop. In Level 3, a group of three Mantine will be sat in the water in a triangle and can react to Illumina Orbs and music. If you light the first Crystabloom up in the stage, a Mantine will come through the stage carrying a Pikachu
Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1

Wailord

Wailord at Reef (Day) Wailord will come up and breach the water. It'll be able to open its mouth when you throw an Illumina Orb at it, which allows you to then throw a Fluffruit in its mouth for a smiling picture or, if you go from behind, you'll be able to get it to spin for a 4 star picture
Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1

Pyukumuku

Pyukumuku at Reef (Day) Pyukumuku can be found in a variety of areas. You will find a couple sitting on the reef towards the end. If you go to the Secret Cove area, a number will be within the mouths of Pelipper. If you throw Fluffruit or Illumina Orbs at Pelipper, you'll be able to get it spat out or get it to do a pose, both for a 4 star photo
Minimum Research Level: Research Level 1

Pikachu

Pikachu at Reef (Day) In Level 2 onwards, as you near the start of the stage, if you hit the first Crystabloom with an Illumina Orb, you will sometimes get a special shot of a Mantine riding into the stage with a Pikachu riding on it
Minimum Research Level: Research Level 2

Squirtle

Squirtle at Reef (Day) Squirtle will appear in Level 2. A group will be sitting on an island sleeping while another can be knocked into the whirlpool. A special interaction is seeing one chased by a Sharpedo until it hits a pillar in Level 2 or a Lapras in Level 3
Minimum Research Level: Research Level 2

Lapras

Lapras at Reef (Day) Lapras appears in Level 3. It will be found coming to the rescue of Squirtle from the Sharpedo and will angrily send it away.
Minimum Research Level: Research Level 3

Wailmer

Wailmer at Reef (Day) Wailmer can be found when you almost reach the alternate path and look back. It will have surfaced looking back. You can get it to release water from its body by throwing an Illumina Orb at it
Minimum Research Level: Research Level 3

Missions in Stage

Do note, you need to have received the Research Mission before you can complete it.

Mission Unlock
Returning to the Sea Returning to the Sea Get a photo of Pyukumuku being thrown out of the mouth of Pelipper by throwing a Fluffruit at the Pelipper in the Blue Hole part of the stage
A Bite for the Bully of the Sea A Bite for the Bully of the Sea Feed a Sharpedo a Fluffruit
Bobbing for Fluffruit Bobbing for Fluffruit Get a picture of Pelipper diving into the water for Fluffruit
If You're Happy and You Know It If You're Happy and You Know It Get a picture of Wailord spinning its body by throwing multiple Illumina Orbs at it and then throwing a Fluffruit in its mouth
Adorable Water Spray Adorable Water Spray Get a picture of Wailmer blowing a spray of jet water by hitting it with an Illumina Orb

Crystabloom Locations

This crystabloom is native to the Maricopia Islands. It's remarkable how they grow and blossom under the sea. Perhaps they're biologically closer to coral or seaweed than to flowers...

Crystabloom 1

Maricopia Reef - Crystabloom

This Crystabloom is found right at the start. If you activate it, you will hit a Sharpedo with some power which will cause it to flail wildly later. Pikachu will also come in riding a Mantine

Crystabloom 2

Maricopia Reef - Crystabloom

This Crystabloom is found right by the whirlpool. If you activate it, a squadron of Mantine enfused by Illumina Energy will appear and will fly through the stage

Crystabloom 3

Maricopia Reef - Crystabloom

This Crystabloom is hidden away in the Secret Cove area by the rocks

Crystabloom 4

Maricopia Reef - Crystabloom

This Crystabloom is on an island on the standard path. If you activate it, the Corsola nearby will jump into the water to help save the Corsola from Mareanie