- Helojak Island: A small, swampy area northwest of Terajuma Island
- Shadow Beldum: Catch a rare Shadow Pokemon with exclusive moves in the Rift Den
- Key Items: Collect TM108 Mud Barrage and Silver Powder
- Trainer Ren: Battle him on a Swamp Field with permanent rain
- Access: Requires Fly, Strength, and Rock Climb to fully explore
Island Overview and Geography
Helojak Island is a small, marshy location situated off the northwest coast of Terajuma Island. Previously a calm area, it has recently become violent and is surrounded by dangerous whirlpools. The island features a large, ominous factory on its far side and is home to wild East Sea Gastrodon and Wooper. Players will notice Absorb Bulbs growing throughout the area and a Noctowl statue situated right outside the factory entrance.
The waters surrounding Helojak Island are treacherous. Whirlpools block easy access, requiring specific traversal methods or story progression to enter safely.
This area was added in version 13.5 as a replacement for the Sheridan Wetlands. Despite its small size and relative obscurity among the people of Aevium, it holds valuable secrets for dedicated trainers.
| Feature | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Factory | Ominous building linked to storms | Far side from docks |
| Rift Den | Prototype den holding Shadow Pokemon | Requires Strength |
| Statue | Noctowl statue landmark | Outside factory |
| Flora | Absorb Bulbs | All over island |
Step-by-Step Exploration Guide
To fully uncover the secrets of Helojak Island, you must obtain specific HMs and trigger story events. Follow this progression route to access all Pokemon and items.
Initial Arrival
Land at the docks and observe the Swamp Field terrain. Note the permanent rain weather effect which will impact battles.
Find TM108
Navigate to the far right of the factory entrance to locate TM108 Mud Barrage on the ground.
Get Silver Powder
Use Rock Climb to reach the leftmost small island with Pikipek and wooden poles to find Silver Powder.
Catch Wooper
Interact with the Wooper roaming the island. There are two available at Level 20.
Access Rift Den
After acquiring Strength and Fly, access the old Rift Den to encounter the Shadow Beldum.
Ensure you have a Pokemon capable of using Rock Climb and Strength before venturing deep into the island. The Swamp Field favors Water and Ground types.
Pokemon and Encounters
The island hosts unique encounters, including roaming Pokemon with special moves and a high-value Shadow Pokemon raid. The most notable target is the Shadow Beldum found in the Rift Den, which offers exclusive moves upon purification.
| Pokemon | Location | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooper | Interaction | 20 | Two encounters available |
| Elekid | Top of building | 45 | Requires Gourmet Treat |
| Mudkip | Small Island | Varies | Requires Rock Climb, knows Curse |
| Farfetch'd | Grass | 39-42 | Common encounter |
| Gastrodon | Roaming | Varies | Earth Power Tutor Move |
| Beldum (Shadow) | Rift Den | 15-25 | Requires 15,000 Red Essence |
To spawn the Shadow Beldum, you must throw 15,000 Red Essence and a Rift Matter into the Rift Den. This is a significant investment for a high-reward Pokemon.
Elekid Details
- Location: Top of the building
- Requirement: Give Gourmet Treat
- Special Move: Cross Chop (Egg Move)
- Battle: Triggered by interaction
Shadow Beldum Rewards
- Exclusive Moves: Life Dew, Zap Cannon
- Tutor Moves: Iron Head, Gravity
- Type: Steel/Psychic
- Potential: High competitive value
Trainer Battle and Items
Aside from wild encounters, you will face Trainer Ren on this island. The environment significantly influences this battle, taking place on a Swamp Field with permanent rain.
Trainer Ren Battle
| Battle Format | Field Condition | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Single Battle | Swamp Field, Permanent Rain | $1,435 - $1,540 |
| Items Used | 1 Lemonade (Initial), 2 Hyper Potions (Rematch) | None |
The permanent rain boosts Water-type moves and weakens Fire-type attacks. Electric moves have perfect accuracy. Bring Grass or Electric types for an advantage against his Water-heavy team.
Item Locations
| Item | Location | Method |
|---|---|---|
| TM108 | Mud Barrage | Far right of factory entrance |
| Silver Powder | Held Item | Leftmost small island |
| Gourmet Treat | (Consumable) | Used to battle Elekid |
Completion Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure you have exhausted all content on Helojak Island before moving on.
Helojak Island Objectives:
- Defeat Trainer Ren in the Swamp Field
- Collect TM108 Mud Barrage
- Find Silver Powder on the remote islet
- Interact with and catch both roaming Wooper
- Capture the three Mudkip with Curse
- Obtain Elekid using a Gourmet Treat
- Clear the Rift Den and purify Shadow Beldum
Completing the events involving Team Xen is necessary to unlock the encounter with the Elekid on top of the building.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access the Rift Den on Helojak Island?
You must acquire both the Strength and Fly HMs. The Rift Den is an old, decrepit building that serves as a prototype for the dens on Route 4. It contains a powerful Shadow Beldum.
Q: What is special about the Shadow Beldum here?
Once purified, this Beldum gains access to exclusive moves Life Dew and Zap Cannon, as well as Tutor Moves Iron Head and Gravity. It requires 15,000 Red Essence and a Rift Matter to spawn.
Q: Where can I find the Elekid on Helojak Island?
The Elekid appears on top of the building after the events involving Team Xen are finished. You must give it a Gourmet Treat to initiate the battle. It knows the Egg Move Cross Chop.
Q: What field effect is active during the Ren battle?
The battle against Ren takes place on a Swamp Field with Permanent Rain. This boosts Water-type moves and makes Fire-type moves ineffective. Electric moves also gain perfect accuracy in the rain.