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"An event-exclusive island where both Ho-Oh and Lugia can be caught. The MysticTicket is required, and the Switch re-release gives it automatically after the Elite Four."
NAVEL ROCK MAP
Pokemon Encounters
Two legendaries in one location: Lugia and Ho-Oh, both at level 70. Requires the MysticTicket event. In the 2026 Switch version, the ticket is automatic after the Hall of Fame.
Ho-oh
ITEMS
The Sacred Ash hides on this event-only island, the only one in FRLG. Fully revives and heals your entire party in a single use.
Sacred Ash
Revives all fainted Pokemon, restoring HP fully.
Sacred Ash
Revives all fainted Pokemon, restoring HP fully.
Navel Rock Guide
You need the MysticTicket event item, which was distributed at Nintendo events in 2004-2005. With the ticket, talk to the sailor in Vermilion City to sail there. On the original cartridge, this event has long expired. The 2026 Switch re-release may offer a new distribution method.
Yes, both at level 70. Go up the exterior path for Ho-Oh, down the interior cave path for Lugia. They're standing encounters so save before each one. These are the only way to get Lugia and Ho-Oh in any Gen 3 game without trading from Colosseum or XD.
Islands One through Three unlock after you beat Blaine on Cinnabar Island. Bill takes you there as part of the story. Islands Four through Seven require beating the Elite Four first, then completing Celio's Ruby and Sapphire quest on One Island to get the Rainbow Pass.
You can physically reach all seven islands without it, but evolved Johto Pokemon only show up in the wild after you get the National Dex. That means 60 or more Pokedex entries plus completing Celio's quest. If you're only seeing Kanto species, that's why.