Summary:
- Complete three side quests in Lumiose City to get Fennekin, Chespin, and Froakie early in Pokémon Legends Z-A.
- Mega Stones for their evolutions are only obtainable through Ranked Battle seasons at the Z-A Battle Club.
If you loved Pokémon X and Y, the Pokémon Legends Z-A Kalos Starters Fennekin, Chespin, and Froakie bring fond memories. You will need to complete a unique side mission that you’ll find in Lumiose City for each of them. These tasks appear after progressing through the story and unlocking new areas. With the right steps, you can add all three to your growing team in no time.
How to Get Chespin in Pokémon Legends Z-A
Chespin, the Grass-type starter, can be found in the Rouge District, north of Restaurant Le Wow. To get it, start the “A Feisty Chespin” side mission. You’ll see a taxi driver blocked by an aggressive Chespin. Speak to the driver to begin the quest and face the Pokémon in battle.
You must defeat Chespin three times in a row without resting between fights. Bring Fire-, Flying-, or Bug-type Pokémon to make this easier. Chespin is around level 14, so prepare your team to match its strength. After winning the third battle, the taxi driver suggests adding Chespin to your party, and it happily joins you.
Completing this quest adds the tough little Grass-type to your team. As a bonus, raising Chespin will eventually unlock its evolutions. It evolves into Quilladin at level 16 and then into Chesnaught at level 36, a strong Grass- and Fighting-type.
How to Get Fennekin in Pokémon Legends Z-A
Next is Fennekin, the Fire-type fox Pokémon. You’ll find it in the Magenta Sector 2, northwest of Prism Tower. Look for a woman standing beside a sick Fennekin resting on the grass. Talking to her begins the “Get Well, Fennekin” side mission.
To help the little fox recover, visit Café Classe on Vernal Avenue and speak with the herbalist. He’ll ask you to find a Revitalizing Twig located in Wild Zone 5. Follow your mission guide to track the item’s location. You need to be careful in the area since you’ll encounter sludge and an Alpha Whirlipede guarding the path.
Using a Water or Psychic-type move will clear the sludge and gather the right twig. After picking up the correct one, return to the woman in Magenta Sector 2. Heal Fennekin with the twig, and it will gratefully join your team. This Fire-type Pokémon transforms into Braixen at level 16 and Delphox at level 36, gaining Psychic powers for battles.
How to Get Froakie in Pokémon Legends Z-A
The last one, Froakie, is the Water-type Pokémon known for its agility. You need to go to the Jaune Sector 8, which is near the Pokémon Center, to find it. Talk to the construction worker nearby to begin the “A Challenge from Froakie” side mission.
Froakie loves climbing and challenges you to complete three timed obstacle courses on scaffolding. Each course gets more difficult, testing your timing and movement skills. Use your roll ability to cross wider gaps and finish each challenge within the set time. If you fall, you can retry without penalties.
After clearing all three stages, Froakie will be impressed and decide to join your team. This Pokémon evolves into Frogadier at level 16. It then becomes Greninja at level 36, a famous Water- and Dark-type from Kalos.
How to Get Mega Stones for the Kalos Starters
Once you’ve caught all three Pokémon, you can make them even stronger through Mega Evolution. However, the Mega Stones for the Kalos Starters aren’t found through normal gameplay. Instead, you need to participate in Ranked Battles at the Z-A Battle Club.
Here’s when you can get each stone:
- Delphoxite – Ranked Battle Season 2 (Date to be announced)
- Greninjite – Ranked Battle Season 1 (Available starting October 16)
- Chesnaughtite – Ranked Battle Season 3 (Date to be announced)
You’ll need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to join these Ranked Battles. Completing the challenges gives you special Mega Stones needed to evolve Greninja, Delphox, and Chesnaught into their Mega forms. These forms boost their stats and give you a major advantage in battle.
Final Thoughts
Catching the Pokémon Legends Z-A Kalos Starters is one of the most rewarding experiences in Lumiose City. Each side mission offers fun challenges that highlight what makes these Pokémon unique. From helping Fennekin recover to proving your speed to Froakie, every quest feels meaningful and engaging. With patience and determination, you can unlock their Mega Evolutions and relive the magic of the Kalos region once again.
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