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If you were looking for the the game mechanic from the core series games, see Obstacles.

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

Glossary

Target
A target is an obstacle in the field such as Bundle Hay or a Metal Fence. A target may also be a useful object. Touch a target in the field to see what Field Move is needed to burn, crush, or do other things to it.

Target Clear
Any friend Pokémon can clear a target if it has the right Field Move for the target. First, touch the target to see what Field Move is needed to clear it. Next, capture a wild Pokémon that has the Field Move for clearing the target. The Pokémon's Field Move must have at least the same number of Field Move icons as the target to clear it. Touch the friend Pokémon with the necessary Field Move, then draw a line to the target you want to clear. If you draw the line properly, you will be presented with "Yes/No" choices. Select "Yes" to make the chosen Pokémon clear the target using its Field Move. Once a wild Pokémon has used its Field Move, it is automatically released according to Ranger rules. While in the field, your friend Pokémon are listed with their Field Moves on the top screen. There's no need to touch friend Pokémon in the field to check what Field Moves they have.

Types

Here is a list of obstacles found in Pokémon Ranger.

Image	Name	Description	Location	Field Move	Hidden Pokémon
	Big Cage	This very sturdy cage is made of steel. It would take a master to break it.	Dusk Factory	Cut
	Big Mushroom	This rare mushroom is often found to have moved locations overnight.	Krokka Tunnel	Gust	Parasect
	Big Tree	This tree grows straight and true. If it's shaken, Pokémon may fall out!	Fall City, Lyra Forest, Dusk Factory	Tackle	(Lyra Forest only) Beedrill Ninjask Meowth Murkrow
	Boulder	A Pokémon that can break a boulder of this size earns the respect of others.	Krokka Tunnel, Jungle Relic, Panula Cave	Crush
	Bundled Hay	Surprisingly heavy and hard to move, this can be easily burned to ashes.	Lyra Forest	Burn
	Burning Tree	It would be terrible if the fire spreads! Douse these flames with water.	Lyra Forest	Soak
	Cage	This cage is made for Pokémon. Only cutting it will break it.	Dusk Factory	Cut
	Cavern Wall	This rock slab, saturated with water, would crumble from a strong shock.	Krokka Tunnel	Crush
	Chunky Rock	This looks like an ordinary rock, but it is abnormally heavy. It's rarely seen in rain.	Krokka Tunnel	Soak	Geodude
	Citrus Stone	This odd obstacle disappears in response to a Pokémon's tackle.	Jungle Relic	Tackle
	Crate	This bulky crate is tough to move, but it's sturdy and unbreakable.	Fall City, Dusk Factory	Tackle
	Dead Tree	There are Pokémon that knock down dead trees like this one to make a bridge.	Olive Jungle, Sekra Range	Tackle
	Fallen Log	This tall tree fell in a storm. It can be burned if it's in the way.	Lyra Forest	Burn
	Fiery Door	This ancient door is said to open from a Pokémon's powerful blast of fire.	Fiore Temple	Burn*
	Huge Flower	This plant blooms in secluded spots and grows the world's biggest flower.	Sekra Range	Gust	Vileplume
	Ice	Only strong flames can melt this slab of ice formed over many years.	Panula Cave, Sekra Range	Burn
	Jungle Tree	Shake this branchless, broad-leaved tree... and a Pokémon may fall out!	Olive Jungle	Tackle	Silcoon Slakoth
	Lava Pool	Lots of water is needed to harden this extremely hot pool of bubbling lava.	Jungle Relic	Soak
	Lotus Plant	The surface of its leaf repels water. It shivers subtly when the wind blows.	Olive Jungle	Gust	Lotad
	Marine Stone	This odd obstacle disappears in response to being cut by a Pokémon.	Jungle Relic	Cut
	Metal Fence	It requires power to cut down this sturdy fence made of extremely hard metal.	Krokka Tunnel, Waterworks, Olive Jungle, Go-Rock Base	Cut
	Post	A Pokémon can sling vines on this post to leap across holes and gaps.	Krokka Tunnel, Waterworks, Panula Cave, Sekra Range	Cross
	Rock	Ordinary rocks like this are everywhere. Pokémon break them to test their power.	Lyra Forest	Crush
	Rock Wall	This rock slab with deep fissures would crumble from a strong shock.	Sekra Range	Crush
	Rockfall	This giant boulder is extremely hard. A lot of power is needed to crush it.	Krokka Tunnel, Jungle Relic, Sekra Range	Crush	Spinarak (Krokka Tunnel)
	Rose Stone	This odd obstacle disappears in response to a Pokémon's crushing move.	Jungle Relic	Crush
	Rugged Rock	This rugged, hard boulder doesn't shatter when rolling off mountaintops.	Krokka Tunnel, Jungle Relic, Go-Rock Base	Soak	Graveler
	Scrap Metal	This is melted here and there as if Pokémon breathed fire on it for fun.	Dusk Factory	Burn
	Shrub	This can be easily cut down, so it's ideal for Pokémon to use when making nests.	Lyra Forest	Cut
	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
	Smelly Flower	This flower has a terrifically smelly pistil. It shakes to scatter its pollen.	Olive Jungle	Gust	Gloom
	Steelix	It's asleep and can't be captured. A heavy blast of water may awaken it.	Panula Cave	Soak
	Strange Weed	People have witnessed this odd plant walking about on blustery days.	Waterworks, Olive Jungle	Gust	Oddish
	Topaz Stone	This odd obstacle disappears in response to a Pokémon's strong tackle.	Jungle Relic	Tackle
	Trash Can	Pokémon sometimes hide inside this can. A good thump can send one scurrying out.	Fall City	Tackle	Skitty
	Undergrowth		Olive Jungle	Cut
	Vine	This vine is still growing. All it needs is some water.	Olive Jungle, Sekra Range	Soak
	Waterworks Wall	This freshly made concrete wall would crumble from a strong attack.	Waterworks	Crush
	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

• The Charizard from the Jungle Relic opens the Fiery Door for the player without capture.

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

Glossary

Field Moves and Targets
A Field Move is a move a Pokémon can use on a target. Touch any Pokémon in the field to check its Field Moves; it is identified by an icon and name. The number beside the icon goes up with the move's power. A target is an obstacle, device, or object such as a Crate or Wood Fence. A target can be destroyed or removed using a Field Move. Touch the target to see what Field Move is needed to remove or destroy it.

Target Clear
"Target Clear" refers to the removal or destruction of a target using the Field Move of a Ranger's Friend Pokémon. To clear a target, first, touch it and see what field move is needed. Next, capture a Pokémon that has the needed Field Move for the Target Clear. Also, the Field Move must be strong enough for the target. (The number beside its icon must be at least equal to the target's icon number.) Next, touch the Friend Pokémon that has the required Field Move. Draw a line from the Pokémon to the target. If the line is properly drawn, two buttons, "Yes" and "No," will appear. Touch "Yes." The selected Friend Pokémon uses its Field Move to clear the target. Afterward, the Friend Pokémon is released back into the wild in accordance with Ranger rules. For a quick reference, you can display a list of your Friend Pokémon with their Field Moves on the upper screen. Touch the Change Screen button at the bottom left of the Touch Screen to display your Friend Pokémon.

Types

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

Image	Name	Description	Location	Field Move	Hidden Pokémon
	Boulder	An extremely hard and big boulder. Not many kinds of Pokémon can break this.	Hippowdon Temple, Peril Cliffs	Crush
	Boulder	A big boulder that rests on the seafloor. Though fissured, it can't be broken easily.	Sea of Wailord	Crush
	Burning Log	A fallen log that's caught fire. It is burning too fiercely to be easily extinguished.	Vien Forest	Soak
	Chunky Rock	A round, easily carried rock. It is not often seen around water.	Marine Cave, Peril Cliffs	Soak	Geodude
	Circuit Ball (Blue)	A machine that generates a barrier. It puts out a high volume of energy.	Altru Tower	Electrify
	Circuit Ball (Red)	A machine that generates a barrier. It puts out a high volume of energy.	Altru Tower	Soak
	Circuit Ball (Yellow)	A machine that generates a barrier. It puts out a high volume of energy.	Altru Tower	Crush
	Crate	An empty wooden crate. It is easily shattered with little force.	Ranger School, Vientown, Volcano Cave	Crush
	Curious Tree	A tree with tough, rocklike bark. Oddly, none can be seen on rainy days.	Chroma Road, Haruba Village	Soak	Sudowoodo
	Electric Door	A door with no keyhole, knob, or handle. It will only open if it gets electricity.	Cargo Ship	Electrify
	Fallen Leaves	A raked-together pile of fallen leaves. Let's burn it before winds blow it apart.	Ranger School	Burn
	Fallen Log	A tree toppled by a force of nature. It is heavy, so should be cut into small pieces.	Vien Forest	Cut
	Fallen Tree	Its bark is extremely tough. It would be a difficult challenge to split it in half.	Vien Forest, Chroma Road	Cut
	Fiery Wall	A wall of flames spouting from the ground. It would take a lot of water to put it out.	Volcano Cave	Soak
	Forest Tree	A mature tree with thick branches and broad leaves. Pokémon may be hiding in it.	Ranger School, Chicole Path, Vien Forest, Union Road, Chroma Road	Tackle	Slakoth (Ranger School) Seedot (Chicole Path) Weedle (Vien Forest) Beedrill (Vien Forest) Yanma (Union Road) Combee (Chroma Road) Ninjask (Chroma Road)
	Gate	Three horizontal bars block the path. There are no signs of a switch anywhere.	Pueltown, Oil Field Hideout	Electrify
	Gateway	A large stone slab placed on the ground. There are drag marks on the ground by it.	Chroma Highlands	Tackle
	Gigaremo (Blue) /Strange Machine	A sinister machine making eerie noises. It appears too heavy to move.	Pueltown, Cargo Ship	Electrify
	Gigaremo (Green) /Strange Machine	A sinister machine making eerie noises. It appears too heavy to move.	Pueltown	Burn
	Gigaremo (Red) /Strange Machine	A sinister machine making eerie noises. It appears too heavy to move.	Pueltown, Ranger Union, Marine Cave	Soak
	Gigaremo (Yellow)	A sinister machine making eerie noises. It seems to run on Electric-group power.	Peril Cliffs, Cargo Ship, Haruba Village	Crush
	Green Switch	A switch for moving containers. The lever is heavy, perhaps because it is rusted.	Cargo Ship	Tackle
	Heavy Boulder	A boulder that is not only huge but also heavy. It will not be easily budged.	Volcano Cave	Tackle
	Hot Boulder	A boulder made hot by magma. It must be cooled before it can even be touched.	Volcano Cave	Soak
	Huge Flower	This flower has the world's biggest petals. It spouts a cloud of poison if it's disturbed.	Chroma Highlands	Tackle	Vileplume
	Ice Block	A looming, mountainous wall of ice. Weak flames won't begin to melt its surface.	Almia Castle	Burn
	Ice Statue	A statue crafted out of ice. A strange power emanates from it.	Almia Castle	Burn	Regice
	Ice Wall	An imposing ice wall that formed overnight. It can often be seen in cold regions.	Shiver Camp	Burn
	Kingston Valve	Opening this valve floods the ship until it sinks. It must never be removed.	Cargo Ship	Tackle
	Large Cage	A special cage for restraining Pokémon. It can't be opened using impact force.	Altru Building	Cut	Electabuzz Ampharos
	Metal Fence	A fence placed underwater by someone. It's hard to cut its metal construction.	Sea of Wailord	Cut
	Moving Tree	A tree that never seems to stay rooted in any one place. It is rumored to move about.	Vien Forest	Tackle	Torterra
	Planted Tree	No one knows who planted this tree or when. It is said to cry when watered.	Ranger School, Vien Forest	Soak	Bonsly
	Pledge Stone	It is engraved with dreams of graduates. There are drag marks on the ground by it.	Ranger School	Tackle
	Power Generator	A generator with quickly rotating parts. it seems to be feeding power to something.	Oil Field Hideout	Electrify
	Rock	A plain rock that can be seen anywhere. It breaks surprisingly easily when hit hard.	Ranger School, Marine Cave, Chroma Ruins	Crush
	Rock	A plain rock that can be seen anywhere. Damaged by magma heat, it crumbles easily.	Volcano Cave	Crush
	Rock Statue	A statue crafted out of rock. A strange power emanates from it.	Vien Forest	Crush	Regirock
	Rope	A rope bound a smidgeon tightly in a coil. It appears easier to cut off than undo.	Cargo Ship	Cut
	Round Rock	While heavy, this rock is smooth and round. Once pushed it rolls a long way.	Chroma Ruins	Tackle
	Rugged Rock	A kind of boulder that often rolls down mountains. It is lumpy and very rugged.	Marine Cave, Peril Cliffs, Volcano Cave	Soak	Graveler
	Sand Cover	It's a suspicious-looking mound of sand. there appears to be something beneath it.	Hippowdon Temple	Tunnel
	Sealed Door	A door with an eerie pattern seemingly floating on it. It reacts only to Psy Power.	Volcano Cave, Chroma Ruins	Psy Power
	Sealed Door	A door with an eerie pattern seemingly floating on it. It reacts only to Psy Power.	Chroma Ruins	Psy Power
	Sealed Door	A door with an eerie pattern seemingly floating on it. It reacts only to Psy Power.	Almia Castle, Chroma Ruins	Psy Power
	Small Rock	An ordinary rock often found beside the road. Break it because it impedes traffic.	Marine Cave	Crush
	Small Rock	A rock that is swept along by underwater currents. Shatter this unsafe obstacle.	Puel Sea	Crush
	Smelly Flower	This flower has an extremely foul aroma. Its stench travels well over a mile.	Chroma Highlands	Tackle	Gloom
	Smoke Detector	It reacts to fire and sounds an alarm. Do not use fire around it.	Altru Building	Burn
	Snow Tree	A tree covered with snow. Shaking it may cause Pokémon to fall out.	Hia Valley	Tackle	Delibird
	Soft Soil	A loose patch of soil on the ground. It should be easy to dig up.	Chroma Ruins	Tunnel
	Solid Ice	A big block of ice that came crashing down. While impervious to force, it's weak to heat.	Crysta Cave, Ice Lake	Burn
	Solid Snow	A pile of heavy snow. There are often seen after blizzards.	Ice Lake	Tackle	Abomasnow
	Steel Frame	A bulky frame transported from a garbage dump. It is rusty and difficult to cut.	Sea of Wailord, Altru Building	Cut
	Steel Statue	A statue crafted out of steel. A strange power emanates from it.	Chroma Ruins	Cut	Registeel
	Strange Cactus	While trekking through a desert, travelers may suddenly find one in bloom behind them.	Haruba Desert	Tackle	Cacturne
	Strange Plant	A plant that looks like a gaping mouth. It looks poised to bite.	Chroma Highlands	Tackle	Carnivine
	Strange Weed	A clump of grass that shivers if touched. It's said to be seen moving around at night.	Union Road	Tackle	Oddish
	Torch	An unlit torch. It only needs some fire to light it.	Ice Lake, Almia Castle	Burn
	Trap	A cruel device holding Wailord captive. This should be smashed as soon as possible.	Sea of Wailord	Crush
	Vine	A thick vine that can be cut and used like a rope. It should support even heavy loads.	Peril Cliffs, Haruba Desert	Cut
	Wire Fence	It barricades the power generator room. Cut it down to free the Pokémon inside.	Cargo Ship	Cut
	Wood Block	A broken, waterlogged piece of driftwood. Don't hurt yourself on its sharp edges.	Puel Sea	Cut
	Wood Fence	A crude fence assembled of wood. It's flimsy build makes it easy to cut down.	Ranger School, Marine Cave	Cut
	Wood Fence	A neatly crafted fence made of wood. It is somewhat difficult to cut down.	Chroma Highlands	Cut
	Yellow Switch	A switch for moving containers. The lever is heavy, perhaps because it is rusted.	Cargo Ship	Tackle

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs

Glossary

Target Clear
"Target Clear" refers to the removal or destruction of a target. You can clear targets using the Field Moves of your Friend Pokémon. When you touch a target, the Field Move needed to clear it is indicated on the top screen. The Friend Pokémon that can clear the target will be indicated with a blue frame on the top screen. If you don't have and Pokémon that can clear the target, you'll need to capture one that has the required Field Move. Make sure the number on the Field Move icon is equal to or larger than the number on the target, or you wont be able to clear it. Select the Friend Pokémon that has the required Field Move. Draw a line from that Pokémon to the target. If the line is properly drawn, two buttons, "Yes and "No," will appear. Touch "Yes." The selected Friend Pokémon uses its Field Move to clear the target. Afterward, the Friend Pokémon is released back into the wild in accordance with Ranger rules.

Team Target Clear
Some Targets require multiple Pokémon to clear them. Touch the target and you'll learn the required Field move as well as the number of Pokémon you need. Try it and see. Draw a line from a Pokémon to the target. You'll see "OK!" above the Pokémon's head. Continue to connect Pokémon that have the required Field Moves to the Target. If you change your mind while you are connecting Pokémon to the target, select one of the Pokémon with an "OK!" above its head or press the B Button. You'll be asked if you want to cancel the Field Move. Select "Yes" to cancel. When all the required moves are connected for a Target Clear, you will be asked "Yes" or "No." When you select "Yes," the team of Pokémon will use their Field Moves to clear the target.

Types

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

Image	Name	Location	Field Move	Hidden Pokémon
File:Barricade Ranger GS.png	Barricade	Wireless Tower	Cut
File:Broken Cabinet Ranger GS.png	Broken Cabinet	Old Mansion	Cut
File:Broken Pillar Ranger GS.png	Broken Pillar	Canal Ruins	Crush
File:Burning Rock Ranger GS.png	Burning Rock	Faldera Volcano	Soak
File:Chunky Rock Ranger GS.png	Chunky Rock	Rasp Cavern	Soak	Geodude
File:Crumbling Wall Ranger GS.png	Crumbling Wall	Coral Sea	Crush
File:Curious Tree Ranger GS.png	Curious Tree	Sophian Road	Soak	Sudowoodo
File:Debris Ranger GS.png	Debris	Submarine	Tackle
File:Electric Fence Ranger GS.png	Electric Fence	Mt. Layuda	Electrify
File:Fallen Log Ranger GS.png	Fallen Log	Noir Forest	Cut
File:Fire Ranger GS.png	Fire	Rand's House	Soak
File:Floating Leaves Ranger GS.png	Floating Leaves	Silver Falls	Electrify	Lotad
File:Forest Tree Ranger GS.png	Forest Tree	Teakwood Forest, Mitonga Road, Sophian Road	Tackle	Murkrow (Teakwood Forest) Pineco (Mitonga Road) Vespiquen (Sophian Road)
File:Gate Ranger GS.png	Gate	Wireless Tower	Electrify
File:Giant Cage Ranger GS.png	Giant Cage	Hinder Cape, Submarine	Cut
File:Heavy Rock Ranger GS.png	Heavy Rock	Faldera Volcano	Tackle
File:Holey Rock Ranger GS.png	Holey Rock	Wireless Tower	Soak	Shuckle
File:Huge Block Ranger GS.png	Huge Block	Wireless Tower	Crush
File:Huge Fire Ranger GS.png	Huge Fire	Rand's House	Soak
File:Huge Flower Ranger GS.png	Huge Flower	Canal Ruins	Burn	Vileplume
File:Huge Gate Ranger GS.png	Huge Gate	Submarine	Electrify
File:Huge Ice Ranger GS.png	Huge Ice	Mt. Sorbet	Burn
File:Iron Block Ranger GS.png	Iron Block	Sky Fortress	Crush
File:Mechanical Wall Ranger GS.png	Mechanical Wall	Mt. Layuda	Crush
File:Metal Fence Ranger GS.png	Metal Fence	Old Mansion, Mt. Layuda	Cut
File:Moving Grass Ranger GS.png	Moving Grass	Mitonga Road	Burn	Budew
File:Mysterious Box Ranger GS.png	Mysterious Box	Sky Fortress	Psy Power	Ukulele Pichu
File:Mysterious Orb Ranger GS.png	Mysterious Orb	Daybreak Ruins	Psy Power
File:Planted Tree Ranger GS.png	Planted Tree	Mt. Latolato	Soak	Bonsly
File:Psychic Cluster Ranger GS.png	Psychic Cluster	Oblivia Ruins	Psy Power
File:Psychic Cube Ranger GS.png	Psychic Cube	Oblivia Ruins	Psy Power
File:Psychic Wall Ranger GS.png	Psychic Wall	Daybreak Ruins	Psy Power
File:Reinforced Wire Ranger GS.png	Reinforced Wire	Undersea Cavern	Cut
File:Roadblock Ranger GS.png	Roadblock	Daybreak Ruins	Burn
File:Rock Ranger GS.png	Rock	Teakwood Forest, Mt. Sorbet	Crush
File:Rock Plate Ranger GS.png	Rock Plate	Faldera Volcano	Tackle
File:Rock Table Ranger GS.png	Rock Table	Faldera Volcano	Tackle
File:Round Rock Ranger GS.png	Round Rock	Rasp Cavern, Faldera Volcano	Tackle
File:Rugged Rock Ranger GS.png	Rugged Rock	Mt. Latolato	Soak	Graveler
File:Short Pillar Ranger GS.png	Short Pillar	Daybreak Ruins	Crush
File:Small Cage Ranger GS.png	Small Cage	Dangerous Cliff, Old Mansion, Mitonga Road	Cut
File:Small Log Ranger GS.png	Small Log	Dolce Island, Teakwood Forest	Cut
File:Small Rock Ranger GS.png	Small Rock	Curl Bay	Crush	Shellos
File:Solid Ice Ranger GS.png	Solid Ice	Mt. Sorbet	Burn
File:Solid Snow Ranger GS.png	Solid Snow	Mt. Sorbet	Burn	Abomasnow
File:Steel Fence Ranger GS.png	Steel Fence	Oblivia Ruins	Cut
File:Steelhead Icon Ranger GS.png	Steelhead Icon	Sky Fortress	Psy Power
File:Sticky Thread Ranger GS.png	Sticky Thread	Old Mansion	Burn
File:Strange Weed Ranger GS.png	Strange Weed	Hinder Cape	Burn	Oddish
File:Unstable Wall Ranger GS.png	Unstable Wall	Canal Ruins	Tackle
File:Volcanic Rock Ranger GS.png	Volcanic Rock	Faldera Volcano	Crush
File:Wire Anchor Ranger GS.png	Wire Anchor	Canal Ruins	Cut
File:Wooden Boat Ranger GS.png	Wooden Boat	Dolce Island	Tackle
File:Wooden Fence Ranger GS.png	Wooden Fence	Teakwood Forest	Cut
File:Yellow Flower Ranger GS.png	Yellow Flower	Mitonga Road	Burn	Sunflora

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