Learn how to max out your bond with Saguaro in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet! Follow these steps to get the Slowpoke Cup and build a closer connection.
Hey there! So, you're diving into Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and want to get the most out of your time at the Academy? Awesome! It's super easy to get caught up in the main story, shiny hunting, or those tough Tera Raids, but don't forget about building bonds with the teachers. It's actually a really cool way to get some neat items and adds a nice bit of immersion to the game. We're going to focus on Saguaro, the Home Ec teacher. It's totally worth going back to school for him!
The general idea with all teachers is to ace their classes, including the midterm and final. It’s way easier to knock those out first and then tackle all their special bonding events all at once. Once you’ve aced all of Mr. Saguaro’s Home Economics classes, you can then start building that friendship!
How to Increase Friendship with Saguaro
- 1Step 1: Start the Conversation
First things first, head over to the Home Ec room at the Academy. Find Saguaro and start chatting with him. This is where you'll kick off the whole bonding process.
- 2Step 2: The Sandwich Quest
After your chat in the Home Ec room, make your way to the Cafeteria. Saguaro is looking for a specific sandwich, and you'll need to help him out. When you get the dialogue options, make sure to select the bottom one. Apparently, that's the exact sandwich he was craving!
- 3Step 3: The Condiment Conundrum
Assuming you've aced all of Saguaro's Home Economics exams (don't forget those!), your next stop is the Staff Room. You'll find Saguaro there, and he'll want to talk about a certain sweet condiment he's really into. After this conversation, you'll have earned his full trust.
- 4Step 4: The Sweet Herba Mystica Hunt
For the final part of Saguaro's bond building, head back to the Home Ec room. You'll find out that the mysterious sweet condiment he was talking about is actually a Sweet Herba Mystica. Your mission now is to find one! You'll need to tackle some 5-Star Tera Raid Battles to get it. Once you've got your hands on one, return it to Saguaro.
- By completing these steps, you'll receive a Slowpoke Cup. This is a special Picnic Item, and apparently, kids love drinking out of it! It doesn't have any battle effects, but it's a unique item you can only get by bonding with Saguaro.
- Make sure you've completed all of Mr. Saguaro's Home Economics classes and passed his exams before you start these bonding steps. It makes everything go much smoother!
- Don't forget to pick the bottom dialogue option in the Cafeteria – it's key to progressing this particular questline.
- Tackling 5-Star Tera Raid Battles can be tough, so make sure your team is well-prepared. Check out our guide on 5-Star Tera Raids if you need help figuring out the best Pokémon and strategies!
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