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Obstacle

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Obstacles, also known as targets, can be interacted with in Pokémon Ranger, Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, and Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs. Usually found blocking the players path, Field Moves are needed to get past them. There are many different kinds of obstacles shown in the series and each require a different move to clear.

In the games

Pokémon Ranger

Here is a list of obstacles found in Pokémon Ranger.

Image Name Description Location Field Move Hidden Pokemon
Big Cage Ranger1.png Big Cage This very sturdy cage is made of steel. It would take a master to break it. Dusk Factory Cut fm.pngCut fm.pngCut fm.png
Big Mushroom Ranger1.png Big Mushroom This rare mushroom is often found to have moved locations overnight. Krokka Tunnel Gust fm.pngGust fm.png Parasect
Big Tree Ranger1.png Big Tree This tree grows straight and true. If it's shaken, Pokémon may fall out! Fall City, Lyra Forest, Dusk Factory Tackle fm.png
Boulder Ranger1.png Boulder A Pokémon that can break a boulder of this size earns the respect of others. Krokka Tunnel, Jungle Relic, Panula Cave Crush fm.pngCrush fm.png
Bundled Hay Ranger1.png Bundled Hay Lyra Forest Burn fm.png
Burning Tree Ranger1.png Burning Tree It would be terrible if the fire spreads! Douse these flames with water. Lyra Forest Soak fm.png
Cage Ranger1.png Cage This cage is made for Pokémon. Only cutting it will break it. Dusk Factory Cut fm.pngCut fm.png
Cavern Wall Ranger1.png Cavern Wall This rock slab, saturated with water, would crumble from a strong shock. Krokka Tunnel Crush fm.pngCrush fm.png
Chunky Rock Ranger1.png Chunky Rock This looks like an ordinary rock, but it is abnormally heavy. It's rarely seen in rain. Krokka Tunnel Soak fm.png Geodude
Citrus Stone Ranger1.png Citrus Stone This odd obstacle disappears in response to a Pokémon's tackle. Jungle Relic Tackle fm.png
Crate Ranger1.png Crate This bulky crate is tough to move, but it's sturdy and unbreakable. Fall City, Dusk Factory Tackle fm.pngTackle fm.png
Dead Tree Ranger1.png Dead Tree There are Pokémon that knock down dead trees like this one to make a bridge. Olive Jungle, Sekra Range Tackle fm.pngTackle fm.pngTackle fm.png
Fallen Log Ranger1.png Fallen Log This tall tree fell in a storm. It can be burned if it's in the way. Lyra Forest Burn fm.pngBurn fm.png
Fiery Door Ranger1.png Fiery Door This ancient door is said to open from a Pokémon's powerful blast of fire. Fiore Temple Burn fm.pngBurn fm.pngBurn fm.png
(The Charizard from the Jungle Relic opens the gate for the player without capture.)
Huge Flower Ranger1.png Huge Flower This plant blooms in secluded spots and grows the world's biggest flower. Sekra Range Gust fm.pngGust fm.pngGust fm.png Vileplume
Ice Ranger1.png Ice Only strong flames can melt this slab of ice formed over many years. Panula Cave Burn fm.pngBurn fm.pngBurn fm.png
Jungle Tree Ranger1.png Jungle Tree Shake this branchless, broad-leaved tree... and a Pokémon may fall out! Olive Jungle Tackle fm.png
Lava Pool Ranger1.png Lava Pool Lots of water is needed to harden this extremely hot pool of bubbling lava. Jungle Relic Soak fm.pngSoak fm.pngSoak fm.png
Lotus Plant Ranger1.png Lotus Plant The surface of its leaf repels water. It shivers subtly when the wind blows. Olive Jungle Gust fm.png Lotad
Marine Stone Ranger1.png Marine Stone This odd obstacle disappears in response to being cut by a Pokémon. Jungle Relic Cut fm.png
Metal Fence Ranger1.png Metal Fence It requires power to cut down this sturdy fence made of extremely hard metal. Krokka Tunnel, Waterworks, Go-Rock Base Cut fm.pngCut fm.png
Post Ranger1.png Post A Pokémon can sling vines on this post to leap across holes and gaps. Krokka Tunnel, Waterworks, Sekra Range Cross fm.png
Rock Ranger1.png Rock Ordinary rocks like this are everywhere. Pokémon break them to test their power. Lyra Forest Crush fm.png
Rock Wall Ranger1.png Rock Wall This rock slab with deep fissures would crumble from a strong shock. Sekra Range Crush fm.pngCrush fm.pngCrush fm.png
Rockfall Ranger1.png Rockfall This giant boulder is extremely hard. A lot of power is needed to crush it. Krokka Tunnel, Jungle Relic, Sekra Range Crush fm.pngCrush fm.pngCrush fm.png Spinarak
Rose Stone Ranger 1.png Rose Stone This odd obstacle disappears in response to a Pokémon's crushing move. Jungle Relic Crush fm.png
Rugged Rock Ranger1.png Rugged Rock This rugged, hard boulder doesn't shatter when rolling off mountaintops. Krokka Tunnel, Jungle Relic, Go-Rock Base Soak fm.pngSoak fm.png Graveler
Scrap Metal Ranger1.png Scrap Metal This is melted here and there as if Pokémon breathed fire on it for fun. Dusk Factory Burn fm.pngBurn fm.png
Shrub Ranger1.png Shrub This can be easily cut down, so it's ideal for Pokémon to use when making nests. Lyra Forest Cut fm.png
Sign Ranger1.png Sign This sign is mysteriously replaced if it is cut into tiny pieces. Lyra Forest, Krokka Tunnel, East Road, Fall City, Panula Cave, Olive Jungle, Dusk Factory, Sekra Range, Waterworks Cut fm.png
Smelly Flower Ranger1.png Smelly Flower This flower has a terrifically smelly pistil. It shakes to scatter its pollen. Olive Jungle Gust fm.pngGust fm.png Gloom
Steelix Obstacle Ranger1.png Steelix It's asleep and can't be captured. A heavy blast of water may awaken it. Panula Cave Soak fm.pngSoak fm.pngSoak fm.png
Strange Weed Ranger1.png Strange Weed People have witnessed this odd plant walking about on blustery days. Waterworks, Olive Jungle Gust fm.png Oddish
Topaz Stone Ranger1.png Topaz Stone This odd obstacle disappears in response to a Pokémon's strong tackle. Jungle Relic Tackle fm.pngTackle fm.png
Trash Can Ranger1.png Trash Can Pokémon sometimes hide inside this can. A good thump can send one scurrying out. Fall City Tackle fm.png Skitty
Vine Ranger1.png Vine This vine is still growing. All it needs is some water. Olive Jungle, Sekra Range Soak fm.png
Waterworks Wall Ranger1.png Waterworks Wall This freshly made concrete wall would crumble from a strong attack. Waterworks Crush fm.png
Wood Fence Ranger1.png Wood Fence This ordinary wooden fence can be seen anywhere. It's so easy to cut down. Fall City, Krokka Tunnel, Jungle Relic, Dusk Factory Cut fm.png


Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

Here is a list of obstacles found in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia.

Image Name Description Location Field Move Hidden Pokemon
Boulder Sea of Wailord, Hippowdon Temple, Peril Cliffs Crush 4 field move.png
Burning Log Vien Forest Soak 2 field move.png
Chunky Rock Marine Cave, Peril Cliffs Soak 1 field move.png Geodude
Circuit Ball (Blue) Altru Tower Electrify 3 field move.png
Circuit Ball (Red) Altru Tower Soak 3 field move.png
Circuit Ball (Yellow) Altru Tower Crush 3 field move.png
Crate Ranger School, Vientown Crush 1 field move.png
Curious Tree Chroma Road, Haruba Village Soak 2 field move.png Sudowoodo
Electric Door Cargo Ship Electrify 1 field move.png
Fallen Leaves Ranger School Burn 1 field move.png
Fallen Log Vien Forest Cut 2 field move.png
Fallen Tree Vien Forest, Chroma Road Cut 3 field move.png
Fiery Wall Volcano Cave Soak 3 field move.png
Forest Tree Ranger School, Chicole Path, Vien Forest, Union Road, Chroma Road Tackle 1 field move.png Slakoth (Ranger School)

Seedot (Chicole Path)

Weedle, Beedrill (Vien Forest)

Yanma (Union Road)

Combee, Ninjask (Chroma Road)

Gate Pueltown, Oil Field Hideout Electrify 2 field move.png
Gateway Chroma Highlands Tackle 3 field move.png
Gigaremo (Blue) /Strange Machines Pueltown, Cargo Ship Electrify 2 field move.png
Gigaremo (Green) /Strange Machines Pueltown Burn 2 field move.png
Gigaremo (Red) /Strange Machines Pueltown, Ranger Union, Marine Cave Soak 2 field move.png
Gigaremo (Yellow) Peril Cliffs, Cargo Ship, Haruba Village Crush 2 field move.png
Green Switch Cargo Ship Tackle 2 field move.png
Heavy Boulder Volcano Cave Tackle 4 field move.png
Hot Boulder Volcano Cave Soak 2 field move.png
Huge Flower Chroma Highlands Tackle 3 field move.png Vileplume
Ice Block Almia Castle Burn 4 field move.png
Ice Statue Almia Castle Burn 5 field move.png Regice
Ice Wall Shiver Camp Burn 2 field move.png
Kingston Valve Cargo Ship Tackle 2 field move.png
Large Cage Altru Building Cut 4 field move.png Electabuzz, Ampharos
Metal Fence Sea of Wailord Cut 3 field move.png
Moving Tree Vien Forest Tackle 4 field move.png Torterra
Planted Tree Ranger School, Vien Forest Soak 1 field move.png Bonsly
Pledge Stone Ranger School Tackle 5 field move.png
Power Generator Oil Field Hideout Electrify 3 field move.png
Rock Ranger School, Marine Cave, Chroma Ruins, Volcano Cave Crush 2 field move.png
Rock Statue Vien Forest Crush 5 field move.png Regirock
Rope Cargo Ship Cut 1 field move.png
Round Rock Chroma Ruins Tackle 3 field move.png
Rugged Rock Marine Cave, Peril Cliffs, Volcano Cave Soak 2 field move.png Graveler
Sand Cover Hippowdon Temple Tunnel 1 field move.png
Sealed Door Volcano Cave, Chroma Ruins Psy Power 1 field move.png
Sealed Door Chroma Ruins Psy Power 2 field move.png
Sealed Door Almia Castle, Chroma Ruins Psy Power 3 field move.png
Small Rock Marine Cave, Puel Sea Crush 1 field move.png
Smelly Flower Chroma Highlands Tackle 2 field move.png Gloom
Smoke Detector Altru Building Burn 3 field move.png
Snow Tree Hia Valley Tackle 1 field move.png Delibird
Soft Soil Chroma Ruins Tunnel 1 field move.png
Solid Ice Crysta Cave, Ice Lake Burn 2 field move.png
Solid Snow Ice Lake Tackle 3 field move.png Abomasnow
Steel Frame Sea of Wailord, Altru Building Cut 3 field move.png
Steel Statue Chroma Ruins Cut 5 field move.png Registeel
Strange Weed Union Road Tackle 1 field move.png
Torch Ice Lake, Almia Castle Burn 1 field move.png
Trap Sea of Wailord Crush 3 field move.png
Vine Peril Cliffs, Haruba Desert Cut 1 field move.png
Wire Fence Cargo Ship Cut 2 field move.png
Wood Block Puel Sea Cut 1 field move.png
Wood Fence Ranger School, Marine Cave Cut 1 field move.png
Wood Fence Chroma Highlands Cut 2 field move.png
Yellow Switch Cargo Ship Tackle 2 field move.png


Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs

Here is a list of obstacles found in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs.

Image Name Description Location Field Move Hidden Pokemon
Barricade Wireless Tower Cut 2 field move.png
Chunky Rock Rasp Cavern Soak 1 field move.png Geodude
Crumbling Wall Coral Sea Crush 2 field move.png
Fire Rand's House Soak 1 field move.png
Forest Tree Teakwood Forest Tackle 1 field move.png Murkrow
Gate Wireless Tower Electrify 1 field move.png
Giant Cage Hinder Cape Cut 2 field move.png Cut 2 field move.png
Holey Rock Wireless Tower Soak 1 field move.png Shuckle
Huge Block Wireless Tower Crush 2 field move.png Crush 2 field move.png
Huge Fire Rand's House Soak 2 field move.png Soak 2 field move.png Soak 2 field move.png
Planted Tree Mt. Latolato Soak 1 field move.png Bonsly
Rock Teakwood Forest Crush 2 field move.png
Round Rock Rasp Cavern Tackle 2 field move.png
Rugged Rock Mt. Latolato Soak 2 field move.png Graveler
Small Log Dolce Island, Teakwood Forest Cut 1 field move.png
Small Rock Curl Bay Crush 1 field move.png Shellos
Strange Weed Hinder Cape Burn 1 field move.png Oddish
Wooden Boat Dolce Island Tackle 2 field move.png
Wooden Fence Teakwood Forest Cut 2 field move.png

Related articles

Pokémon Ranger
Main Ranger • Top Ranger • Operator • Mechanic
Partner Pokémon • Poké Assist • Field Move • Obstacle
Ranger Sign • Ranger Rank • Mission • Quest • Ranger Net
Locations Fiore • Almia • Oblivia
Ranger Base • Ranger Depot • Ranger Union • Ranger School
Capture Stylers Capture Styler • Super Styler • Power Styler
Antagonists Go-Rock Squad • Team Dim Sun • Team Debonairs • Pokémon Pinchers
Misc. The Almia Times • The King of Almia and the Three Princes • Glossary
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