Jason Venter (Associate Editor)
Jason Venter has been writing about games online since 1998, when he founded HonestGamers. He also wrote for Hardcore Gamer Magazine for its entire print run. Since then, he has freelanced at IGN, GameSpot, GamesRadar, Polygon, Game Rant, and elsewhere. In his spare time, he writes, publishes, and markets fantasy novels. Yes, he likes writing.
Side Mission 017: A Shiny Mareep?This side mission focuses on rumors of a Shiny Pokemon sighting. Play your cards right and you could wind up with a Shiny Mareep.
Side Mission 019: Poisonous, Paralyzing StrategiesSometimes friends disagree, which is exactly what happens in this side mission. Lyse and Venin can't seem to agree whether poison or paralysis is the most efficient status ailment. You can help them with that.
Side Mission 018: A Pan-tastic Pot of TeaGood tea doesn't just happen. It requires a vision and, in Lumios City, inspiration from several varieties of Pokemon.
Side Mission 029: Full Course of Battles - One StarIn Restaurant La Yeah, Rintaro wants to see if you can survive a series of battles.
Side Mission 020: A Berry Clever PlanTicien thinks your success is something of a fluke, and he has a plan to put you in your place.
Side Mission 011: The Kakuna MasterPeople don't think much of the Kakuna's strength, but they do have a huge fan in a girl named Montee. She's eager for a chance to prove they have the right stuff, and you're the one to give it to her.
Side Mission 007: A Feisty ChespinWith its rambunctious nature and battle-ready frame of mind, a local really Chespin taxes the local taxi driver. But you can help.
Side Mission 024: An Abra PlaymateA boy named Bond dreams of playing with an Abra, and you're just the Pokemon Trainer to make it happen.
Side Mission 009: A Challenge from FroakieIf you want to come out on top in this little side mission competition, you'll need to hop to it. Literally. Your goal is to beat a frog-type Pokemon to the top of some new construction several times.
Side Mission 013: Stumped at the FountainAn artist has a vision that doesn't include thorns. You'll have to help her realize that vision, though, because a bunch of persistent brambles have other ideas.
Side Mission 021: Spewpa in the MuseumAt the Lumiose Museum, curators Bundo and Wanda have accidentally let their Spewpa collection loose among the exhibits. Your job is to find them and return them before they ruin the art.
Side Mission 015: A Sensitive AudinoHea shares a close relationship with her Audino, which hasn't been acting quite right lately. It's up to you to get to the bottom of things.
Side Mission 026: Burn, Litleo, BurnArmie, a waiter at Restaurant Le Yeah, has a problem with heat. Specifically, he can't make the dishes hot enough. In this mission, you'll help him with that issue.
Side Mission 025: Trubblesome PatronsOne side mission in the game is absolute garbage, and this is that side mission.
Side Mission 008: Get Well, FennekinA Pokemon Trainer named Branche is concerned about her Fennekin, which is looking quite sickly. You'll need to bring about a positive change to complete the side mission.
Side Mission 005: I'd Like to See an Ekans!Your job in this mission is to help Ismene, who is eager to see an Ekans even though her mother doesn't share that enthusiasm.
Main Mission 18: A Rogue Mega BanetteOf the three Rogue Mega Pokemon you learn about in Mission 15, the Banette is the easiest one to find. However, it's also the one you should probably go up against last, just as the game recommends.
Main Mission 17: A Rogue Mega HawluchaShortly into Mission 15, you learn about three more Rogue Mega Pokemon you must hunt. Although you can technically face them in any order you like, it's a good idea to follow the game's recommendation so that you can learn the Roto-Glide…
Main Mission 16: A Rogue Mega BeedrillWhen you begin Mission 15 and learn about three more Rogue Mega Pokemon, the Beedrill is listed as the first one you might wish to pursue. That's good advice.
Main Mission 15: A Job for Team MZ!You might be riding high after making your way to Rank E, but there are still challenges ahead of you. Immediately following your brief celebration following that feat, you'll need to meet with your friends once again to discuss next steps.