In Pokemon Legends Z-A, the third primary mission, A New Life in Lumiose City, becomes available after completing the second mission. This guide outlines starting points, objectives, and completion strategies.
Completing this quest grants access to critical mechanics such as wild Pokémon capture systems and Mable’s Research Station, significantly expanding gameplay possibilities.
Initiating the Lumiose City Mission in Pokémon Legends Z-A
The quest begins upon waking up following the prior mission’s conclusion. From your room, ascend to the rooftop to trigger a cinematic sequence. Afterward, descend to ground level to proceed with key tutorials and storyline progression.
Comprehensive Lumiose City Mission Guide
Key events occurring during this segment include:
- Acquire Team MZ Gear: Receive specialized attire from your rival character
- Z-A Royale Registration: Gain access to the battle tournament interface
- Movement Tutorial: Learn evasion techniques vital for combat scenarios
- Team Expansion: Introduction to additional Team MZ personnel
Post-cinematic sequences, interact with your rival near obstructed pathways. Utilize rooftop access via ladders to circumvent debris blocking the primary route to the Pokémon Center. Upon arrival, engage with Nurse Joy to obtain the Pokédex application and receive your next objective: capture five Pokémon for research purposes.
Exploring the First Wild Zone
Your rival provides capture mechanics instruction in this area. Use ZL targeting and ZR throwing mechanics to secure targets. Initial attempts may fail intentionally – persist until success. Aggressive Pokémon like Bunnelby require strategic positioning using evasive maneuvers before weakening and capturing them.
Essential capture targets include:
- Fletchling (starter catch tutorial)
- Bunnelby (combat engagement required)
Collect the complimentary Lumiose Galette from zone vendors – this consumable removes status ailments from your Pokémon.
Completing Research Requirements
Visit Mable’s laboratory on the third level across from the Wild Zone. Submitting your captures unlocks research tasks and reward systems, with Rock Smash TM as your initial prize. Apply this move to Bunnelby, then locate Team MZ’s Naveen to acquire cosmetic items and customization functionality.
Return to previously impassable terrain near Hotel Z. Use your newly acquired Rock Smash ability to clear obstacles, culminating in mission completion and progression to Z-A Royale challenges.