Follow our comprehensive guide to navigate Part 8 of Pokemon X and Y, featuring trainer battles, item locations, and the exciting encounter with Professor Sycamore in Lumiose City.
Walkthrough
- 1Head down the steps and battle Roller Skater Calida (Fletchling Lv. 10).
- 2Battle Roller Skater Roland (Pidgey Lv. 10).
- 3Head north and take the right path. Battle Poke Fan Agnes (3x Burmy Lv. 7).
- 4Battle Preschooler Adrian (Magikarp Lv. 9).
- 5Head west into the alcove to find the Poison Barb item.
- 6Head back out and battle Preschooler Mia (Budew Lv. 9).
- 7Head north and enter the maze. At the first dead end, interact with the last tile to find Honey.
- 8Continue north through the maze to battle Gardener Grover (Corphish Lv. 10).
- 9Move west past Grover to grab a Net Ball.
- 10Exit the maze and head north, then east. Battle Poke Fan Gabe (Pichu Lv. 7, Pikachu Lv. 9).
- 11Head east to the entrance of the other maze. Enter and battle Gardener Fabian (Corphish Lv. 10).
- 12Head north from Fabian. In the area with three dead ends, the last tile of the longest dead end contains a Super Potion.
- 13Continue to the end of the path to find an Ether.
- 14Head back to the main path near Poke Fan Gabe. Go north and speak with the professor's assistants. Agree to visit the professor.
- 15Follow them into the Pokemon Lab in Lumiose City.
- 16Head to the Pokemon Center on the right side of South Boulevard to heal your Pokemon.
- 17Return to the Pokemon Lab and take the elevator to the third floor.
- 18On the second floor, talk to the scientist to receive 5 Luxury Balls.
- 19On the third floor, talk to the scientist to receive TM54 (False Swipe).
- 20Speak with Professor Sycamore. He will challenge you to a battle.
- 21Trainer Battle: Pokemon Professor Sycamore
- Bulbasaur Lv. 10 (Grass)
- 22Squirtle Lv. 10 (Water)
- 23Charmander Lv. 10 (Fire)
- 24Reward: $1,400
- 25After defeating Sycamore, choose one of the Kanto starter Pokemon (Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle) and receive its corresponding Mega Stone.
- 26Professor Sycamore gives your next objective: Camphrier Town.
- 27On the first floor of the lab, you'll meet Lysandre.
- 28Head right from the lab down South Boulevard until you reach a man blocking the path due to a blackout.
Tips
- When choosing a Kanto starter, consider picking one that complements your current starter Pokemon for a more balanced team.
- Explore Lumiose City further after receiving your next objective.
- TM27 (Return)
- 5 Luxury Balls
- TM54 (False Swipe)
- A Kanto starter Pokemon (Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle)
- The Mega Stone corresponding to your chosen Kanto starter.
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