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Soaring can first be accessed after receiving the Eon Flute from Steven Stone. Once the Eon Flute is used, LatiasAS or LatiosOR will come to the the player's side and Mega Evolve. This is regardless to whether or not the Pokémon are present in the player's party, are holding their respective Mega Stones, have been released, or have been transferred or traded away.
While Soaring, several wild Flying-type Pokémon may be encountered, as well as special locations known as Mirage spots. Players may also freely travel to any previously visited location, much in the same way as flying.
Players also maintain full control over the Pokémon, allowing them to perform various aerobatic stunts.
Brendan performing a trick
Maneuver
Description
Combination
Bucking
The Pokémon begins to thrash while the rider lets go. The rider then attempts to maintain their balance on its back.
A or ↓ + A
Scoot Back
The Pokémon wriggles several paces backward.
↑ + A
Accelerate
Increases the Pokémon's speed.
B + ↑
Braking
The Pokémon pulls back and makes a sudden stop.
↑ + ↓
Ascend
The Pokémon pitches upward, increasing its altitude.
↑ + X
Descend
The Pokémon pitches downward, decreasing its altitude.
↑ + Y
Inverted Descent
The Pokémon pitches upward, while simultaneously decreasing its altitude and drifting down in a backward motion.
↓ + X
Inverted Ascent
The Pokémon pitches downward, while simultaneously increasing its altitude and rising in a backward motion.
↓ + Y
Somersault
The Pokémon takes an abrupt nosedive, spinning downward in a corkscrew fashion and then righting itself after completing a 360° flip.
↑ + L
Loop the Loop
The Pokémon pitches upwards, inverting itself and the rider in an arch before nosediving and completing a 360° flip.
The Pokémon pitches upwards 90°, break into an erect spin making 3 rotations, followed by leveling off at another 90°. This forces itself and the rider to reface the Hoenn region.
Reaching the Map's edge
Mirage spots
Artwork of Mirage spots
Mirage spots are a strange phenomenon which occur throughout the Hoenn region. Many are random and spontaneous, while others may only be found when in possession of certain items or Pokémon. These anomalies can manifest themselves in several ways, including: Dimension Rifts, Storm Clouds, and the appearance of entire islands and other landmasses.
Mysterious portals lie in the heart of many of these spots. If interacted with, a Legendary Pokémon may emerge from the portal, initiating battle with the player.
Once every 24 hours, a regular Mirage spot (a Mirage Island, Mirage Forest, Mirage Cave, or Mirage Mountain) will appear in Hoenn. The player can also encounter more through StreetPass. Once the original 24-hour-cycle has ended, all current Mirage spots will fade away.
The Pathless Plain will only appear if the player has three Pokémon with maxed EVs in their party. Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion can be found here depending upon the day set in the 3DS.
The Trackless Forest will only appear if the player has Ho-Oh or Lugia in their party. Raikou, Entei, and Suicune can be found here depending upon the time set on the 3DS.
Dimensional Rifts
Brendan approaching a rift
Two Dimensional Rifts can appear in the sky above Hoenn, described in-game as "huge gaps". Both rifts appear south of Dewford Town. The first contains DialgaAS or PalkiaOR and only appears if the player has Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit in their party. The second gap contains Giratina and only appears if the player has Dialga and Palkia in their party. After the player has captured DialgaAS, PalkiaOR, and Giratina, the dimensional gaps will no longer appear.
Storm Clouds
Brendan approaching a cloud
Two black clouds can appear in the sky above Hoenn, both appearing above Fortree City. The first appears if the player has a Castform in their party and it contains TornadusOR or ThundurusAS. The second cloud appears if the player has Tornadus and Thundurus in their party and it contains Landorus. After the player has captured TornadusOR, ThundurusAS, and Landorus, the storm clouds will no longer appear.
Pokémon
Any Pokémon captured while Soaring have the capture location listed as "Soaring in the sky".
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
