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.
Main Mission 14: Reaching Rank EThis mission is longer and more involved than a number of the ones you've recently completed, and it centers around the opponent you'll face to reach Rank E: a dynamic streamer named Canari. Naveen is a big fan.
Side Mission 022: A Call from MableWhile working your way through Main Mission 8, and after fighting Lida, visit a Pokemon Center to rest up your injured Pokemon. When you finish doing so, you'll receive a call on your Rotom Phone from Mable. She wants you to meet her at…
Main Mission 13: A Rogue Mega VictreebelAs you complete Main Mission 10: The Secrets of Mega Evolution, you attend a strategy meeting where the team members discuss plans to take down three Rogue Pokemon monsters. You can target the three monsters in any order you like, and each…
Main Mission 12: A Rogue Mega CameruptAs you complete Main Mission 10: The Secrets of Mega Evolution, you attend a strategy meeting where the team members discuss plans to take down three Rogue Pokemon monsters. You can target the three monsters in any order you like, and each…
Main Mission 11: A Rogue Mega SlowbroAs you complete Main Mission 10: The Secrets of Mega Evolution, you attend a strategy meeting where the team members discuss plans to take down three Rogue Pokemon monsters. You can target the three monsters in any order you like, and each…
Main Mission 10: The Secrets of Mega EvolutionThis mission marks a point of major transition, as you learn about what is happening behind the scenes in Lumios City. The battles you face will test you more than usual, especially if you're not powering up a diverse group of Pokemon of…
Main Mission 09: Chase That Mysterious Pokemon!This mission is fairly brief, consisting of a chase and a battle without time or reason to wander off the beaten path.
Main Mission 08: Reaching Rank VThis is a straight-forward mission that will require you to continue powering up a diverse lineup of Pokemon to survive the battle for Rank V.
Side Mission 016: The Budew ShowTo complete this side mission, you must add a Budew to your party and then let it make an appearance in a competition to win a fabulous prize.
Side Mission 010: Skiddo's Fragrant LeavesNot every side mission has to be difficult. This is one of the easier ones you'll find, merely requiring you to recruit the correct Pokemon and have it in your party.
Side Mission 004: A Break Time BattleWhen you head to the place where this mission takes place, west of Wild Zone 3 a short distance, you find Sommi the Worker standing near a wall. He is currently on break. That doesn't work for you, because you need him to repair the nearby…
Side Mission 003: Sableye in the CemeteryThis particular side mission isn't optional. It is one of three missions you must complete for Emma while working through Main Mission 05: The City in the Shadow of Prism Tower.
Side Mission 002: A Use for an Evolution Stone!This particular side mission isn't optional. It is one of three missions you must complete for Emma while working through Main Mission 05: The City in the Shadow of Prism Tower.
Side Mission 001: A Big Ol' BunnelbyThis particular side mission isn't optional. It is one of three missions you must complete for Emma while working through Main Mission 05: The City in the Shadow of Prism Tower.
Main Mission 07: Reaching Rank WYou're moving up through the ranks pretty quickly, and this chapter explores how that makes some of your friends feel. There are some tougher challenges along the way, which makes this a good time to focus on powering up your monsters.
Main Mission 06: Reaching Rank XYou now know a lot more about how Lumiose City works, so the next mission on the list is light on guidance and big on Pokemon battles. Your job is to improve your rank to reach Rank X, which means you'll need to toughen up a bit.
Main Mission 05: The City in the Shadow of Prism TowerThis is the first mission where the temptation to wander and explore is also rewarded by the provided objectives. You'll have more freedom than usual, and you'll need to take advantage of it.
Main Mission 04: Battling in the Z-A RoyaleAfter the previous mission, this one is fairly straight-forward. But it's also more difficult, because you're battling to improve your rank now and that means facing off against other Pokemon Trainers.
Main Mission 03: A New Life in Lumiose CityYou've cleared the easiest of the game's missions, but there's still a lot to learn. This next mission walks you through a lot of it, providing knowledge you'll rely on for the rest of your adventure. Pay close attention throughout this…
Main Mission 02: Escape from the Battle Zone!As the mission begins, Taunie is just ahead of you. She leads you partway through the battle zone, sticking close to your side. Simply follow her as she leads you along the alleys, until she announces that you have nearly arrived at your…