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Walkthrough Guide
This is a walkthrough guide for Pokémon Labradorescent Lights, to be completed to coincide with Version 1.0 release.
Born in Twinleaf Town of the Sinnoh Region, Samuel became a Pokémon Trainer with the one goal of being the very best, like no one ever was. After becoming the Sinnoh Champion, he ventured to the Kanto Region in search of even greater challenges.
While in Kanto, Samuel befriended a Pokémon Researcher, Ignatius. The two friends began working together, researching Pokémon that were local to the region. Together they completed the Kanto Pokédex, with Ignatius officially attaining the title of a Pokémon Professor.
While in Kanto, Samuel met his wife-to-be, Lauren. With the kindest of hearts, Lauren captivated the Sinnoh Champion, and inspired him to become more. They fell in love and were soon married, then choosing to adventure the world. Together, they reached new heights, Samuel became a Pokémon Master, while Lauren discovered and collected rare crystals from various places. She opened her own business, Selenic Spirit, selling these rare crystals, and is about to open her own store in the quaint town of Borea Glade, in the Hoenn Region.
Merely days apart, Aria and Asa were born. They are the children of Lauren & Samuel, and Professor Ignatius & his wife. Whilst Professor Ignatius became a father after he moved to Borea Glade, Lauren & Samuel are moving there now with their own firstborn. Aria and Asa are both strong willed individuals, true go-getters. Their love for Pokémon, instilled by their fathers, but their kind and loving nature, is their mother’s work.
Your adventure is about to begin! Play as either Aria or Asa, become a Pokémon Trainer, and try to discover the legendary source of the Aurora Borealis, as you try to maintain balance in the Hoenn Region.
| Name | Partner Pokémon | Favourite Crystal | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aria & Asa | Citrine & Topaz | Two ambitious Pokémon Trainers who set out on an adventure and must help maintain balance in the Hoenn Region. | |
| Lauren | Diancie | Labradorite | Lauren is a caring and nurturing mother who owns Selenic Spirit. Being married to a Pokémon Master, she appreciates the calming nature of her store. |
| Samuel | Infernape | Labradorite | Samuel is a loving and supportive father, and Pokémon Master. He has taken the role of the Petalburg City Gym Leader. |
| Professor Ignatius | Snorlax | Prehnite | Professor Ignatius is a Pokémon researcher with a laid-back personality, known for his calm and patient approach to research. He is a close friend of Samuel, caring for Asa & Aria equally. |
| Archie | Sharpedo | Aquamarine | |
| Maxie | Camerupt | Carnelian |
After meeting the Professor Ignatius and being introduced to the Pokémon world, the game begins in the back of a moving truck. Having just moved to Borea Glade, you meet your mom, Lauren, as you step into your new home. Head upstairs to see your new room, check your desk, and set the clock.
After setting the clock, Mom comes upstairs to let you know that everything is finished downstairs. She also gives you a gift from your father, Samuel. It's a Quest Book! You can use this to keep track of your tasks as you adventure throughout Hoenn. After your conversation ends, the quest Adventure Begins! will start.
Return to the first floor and Mom excitedly calls you over to the TV; the current program just aired a segment about the Petalburg Gym, where your dad is the new Gym Leader. She then suggests visiting his friend, your new neighbour, Professor Ignatius.
Borea Glade is a quaint little town nestled on the lush southern edge of the Hoenn mainland. There are only a few buildings here; your home, Professor Ignatius' home, Mom's shop, called Selenic Spirit, and Professor Ignatius' Laboratory, where he conducts research on Pokémon distribution, in the south.
Having just moved to a new town, why not meet your new neighbors? Visit the house next door to meet the professor's wife, then head upstairs to meet his child. The room is empty at first, but inspect the item on the floor and Aria/Asa enters. Your new friend introduces themselves but suddenly leaves, remembering that their father, Ignatius, asked for help in catching a Pokémon.
Route 101 is a short path that connects Borea Glade to Oldale Town, just north. The route features several patches of tall grass, however, unlike the tall grass in Borea Glade, this grass is a favorite hiding place of wild Pokémon.
When you first reach the area, you find Professor Ignatius being chased around by a wild Zigzagoon! His Bag has fallen out of his reach, and he pleads with you for help. Choose one of the three Pokémon from the Poké Balls inside the professor's Bag, and use it to scare off his attacker.
After scaring off the wild Pokémon, Ignatius invites you back to his Laboratory. As thanks for rescuing him, he happily lets you keep the young Pokémon. He then encourages you to visit Aria/Asa on Route 103 for tips on how to be a Pokémon Trainer, but only after stopping off at Selenic. When you or your Pokémon need a rest, head back home and visit with Mom or sleep in your bed to have restore it to full health.
When visiting Selenic Spirit, the clerk will let you know that the package Ignatius dropped off arrived safely, and that there's even something in there for you. While still closed, the clerk will serve you and promises to contact you when new stock is gained. If it hasn't been started already, the quest Labradorescent Lights begins.
To get to Route 103, need to take Route 101 to Oldale Town. With ledges blocking the way, you must go through the tall grass to keep moving north. Pokémon can be battled, but not captured, seeing as you don't have any Poké Balls yet.
Oldale Town is the first settlement in the region to feature a Pokémon Center and a Poké Mart. Pokémon Centers can be restored your Pokémon to perfect health. The PC on the counter is always available for Trainers to organise their Pokémon. Poké Marts offer a wide range of items for sale, from Potions to Poké Balls. Route 102 leads off to the west, while Route 103 runs northward.
Speak to the woman near the southeast house. She works at the local Poké Mart, and shows you the way to the shop. Once there, she gives you a free Potion as part of a promotion her shop is running.
The western exit is currently blocked off by a man who believes that he may have found some extremely rare Pokémon tracks. No one is allowed past until he has made a sketch of his discovery.
Near the centre of Oldale Town there is a girl who explains that her Pikachu is following her, and provides you with a tip.
To the west there is an interview going on, where there is a woman who strongly disapproves.
Route 103 is split into two sections, the mountainous hills to the east, and the green plains to the west. The mountainous section is where Aria/Asa can be found and they challenge you to a battle, remember to use potions if things aren't going your way! After the battle, Aria/Asa heads home.
After the battle, head into Professor Ignatius' Lab. Inside, the professor is impressed that you managed to beat Aria/Asa, but is swiftly interrupted. A trainer arrives, who is the grandson of one of Ignatius' colleagues. He delivered to Ignatius an upgrade to a handy gadget: the National Pokédex! This high-tech encyclopedia instantly records information on any Pokémon you see or catch. After your conversation ends, the quest Gotta Catch 'Em All! will start.
After receiving the Pokédex, the book behind Professor Ignatius can be read, and it contains a heartfelt letter from Samuel. After choosing whether to read the letter or not, you will have the choice to import all the data for the National Pokédex.
- Note: This option is always available, but is irreversible.
As you go to leave Borea Glade, you see Mom standing outside. She is proud that you have your own Pokémon. In preparation for your adventure, she gives you a pair of Running Shoes. By holding down the B Button, or using the R Button to toggle auto-run, these shoes allow you to run twice as fast as the normal walking speed. Mom recommends you visit your father in Petalburg City, but remind you that you can use a Flying Taxi found inside Pokémon Centers, or in the centre of Borea Glade, in order to fly to a destination.
There is a patch of soft soil on the south coast. On your first visit, two Berry trees can be found growing here. You can now collect the fruit and the trees will disappear, allowing you to plant another Berry to continue the cycle. The amount of time needed for the new tree to fully mature and produce fruit varies based on the kind of Berry*. After obtaining a watering can, you may water the young plants at certain times to increase the Berry yield. Berries can have several useful effects, from curing status conditions to restoring health. They can even be turned into candy!
Route 102 connects Oldale Town and Petalburg City. The patches of tall grass are home to several new wild Pokémon species.
Situated between Route 102 to the east and Route 104 to the west, Petalburg City is the first location you reach to feature a Pokémon Gym.
When you visit the Petalburg Gym, you find your father standing in the lobby. He is surprised that you've made it this far from home but is excited that you are becoming a Pokémon Trainer like him. A boy named Wally soon enters, and explains that he will be staying with relatives in nearby Verdanturf Town. He is afraid of becoming lonely there and asks for help in catching a Pokémon to take along. Samuel asks that you go with him and loans him his Zigzagoon and a Poké Ball. Wally leads you back to Route 102, where he successfully catches a Ralts.
Back at the Gym, Wally can't thank you enough for helping him catch his very own Pokémon. Your father then gives you some advice: to become a strong Trainer, challenge Gym Leader Roxanne in Rustboro City before moving on to the other Gym Leaders. Though Samuel is also a Gym Leader, he will not accept your challenge until you have earned four badges. In addition, Samuel gives you fifteen Poké Balls to start you off on your journey. Now that you have received some Poké Balls, they can be purchased at all Poké Marts in the region. Buying ten Poké Balls at once, at any location, also earns you additional bonus Premier Balls. After your conversation ends, the quest To be a Champion! will start.
As you reach the city's western limit, you are stopped by a man in sunglasses. Judging by the way you are dressed, he assumes that you're a Pokémon Trainer. However, he reconsiders after seeing your not-so-dirty clothes, determining you to be either a rookie Trainer or just an ordinary kid. He informs you that he is roaming the land in search of powerful Trainers, and apologises for taking your time before leaving for Route 104.