Pokemon X and Y Walkthrough: Kalos Badge Guide

Tierno presents the three Kalos starters in Aquacorde Town.

The opening sequence.

A scripted walking path with no wild encounters and no items in the grass.

The first real town. At the riverside cafe, all five protagonists gather and Tierno offers the starter Poke Balls.

Your first proper route with wild Pokemon and items.

The first real grind area.

Wider, more open route with a brook running through it.

The first real city — full Pokemon Center with PSS (Player Search System), Wonder Trade, GTS, and Super Training.

Viola — Santalune City Gym Bug-type · Photographer · Specialty: setup + chip-damage moves like Infestation Gym puzzle: A giant spider-web criss-crossing the gym floor.

Team Recommendations By the time you enter Viola's Gym, you want a 3–4 Pokemon party at Lv 10–12.

As you leave Santalune toward Route 4 after beating Viola, Alexa — the journalist and Viola's sister — gives you the Exp.

A formal hedge-garden route shaped like a giant parterre (a flower-bed pattern). The path forks; both branches lead to Lumiose.

You enter Lumiose via the South Boulevard gate.

Sycamore's Lab is a three-story building on South Boulevard.

After leaving Sycamore's Lab, head to Cafe Soleil (Estival Avenue, south Lumiose).

A skating route with multiple curving slopes — the first place you really use your Roller Skates mechanically.

A small medieval-flavored town next to Shabboneau Castle.

South of Camphrier, a long hedge-maze route leading to Parfum Palace.

An extravagant French-château-style palace south of Route 6. Inside, you meet the eccentric Palace Owner who's lost his prized Furfrou in the gardens.

Back in Camphrier, Shabboneau hands you the Poke Flute (key item) as thanks for the palace errand.

The post-Snorlax route. Crosses a long bridge over a river. Berry fields and the Pokemon Day Care sit on the south side.

Pokemon Day Care (Berry Fields) Drop off any 1–2 Pokemon here. Costs 100 P + 100 P per level gained.

The shortest cave in the game. Two screens, dark interior. No Flash needed despite the name (lighting is fine).

A scenic coastal route — high cliffs on one side, sandy beach with surf access on the other.

A small coastal town with a hot springs hotel, an aquarium, and the Fossil Lab . Spend time here — there are several worthwhile side stops.

The rocky path between Ambrette and Glittering Cave.

A multi-chamber cave with shimmering wall-crystals.

A seaside city built into a cliff face. The Gym is literally a rock-climbing wall going up the cliffside.

Grant — Cyllage City Gym Rock-type · Climbing athlete · Specialty: defensive setup, then Rock STAB bombs Gym puzzle: A vertical rock-climbing wall.

Team Recommendations By the time you enter Grant's gym, you want a 5–6 Pokemon party at Lv 20–24.

A rocky east-bound trail leading from Cyllage out to Geosenge.

A small stone-circle town built around an ancient megalith. Team Flare are visibly active here, examining the rocks.

A relatively short grassy route between Geosenge and Reflection Cave.

A mirror-themed cave with shimmering crystalline walls.

A coastal town with a giant Tower of Mastery rising from the cliffside.

A tall stone tower west of Shalour with a spiral interior.

Korrina — Shalour City Gym Fighting-type · Mega Evolution Successor · Specialty: physical pressure + priority Gym puzzle: A roller-skating rink shaped like a half-pipe.

After defeating Korrina, return to the top of the Tower. Korrina is now waiting at the summit with her Mega-Evolving Lucario.

South of Shalour, accessible via the beach.

Team Recommendations Phase 3 expects Lv 29–32 across your party going into Korrina.

As you step out of Shalour heading toward Route 12, your rival (Calem/Serena) intercepts you in a flower garden cutscene and hands you HM03 Surf .

Now fully accessible with Surf. The bay sits south of Shalour — surf west off the beach to reach the islands.

A pastoral north-bound route lined with berry fields and a Skiddo ranch.

The waterfront half of Coumarine. Yachts in the harbor, a hotel, an incense shop, and the monorail station.

Inside the Monorail Station, one of Professor Sycamore's lab assistants is waiting with HM02 Fly.

The hill section of the city. Pokemon Center is here. Several gift NPCs, a TM quiz, and the Coumarine Gym at the top.

Before the gym entrance, your rival (Calem/Serena) intercepts you and proposes a multi-battle: you and your rival as a team against Tierno + Trevor .

Ramos — Coumarine City Gym Grass-type · Elderly gardener · Specialty: setup-and-stall with bulky Grass tanks Gym puzzle: A vine-based obstacle course built on a giant central tree.

Team Recommendations Phase 4 leans hard on Fire/Flying coverage for the gym.

A sandy desert route south of Lumiose. Strong winds blow you sideways in places — adjust your walking direction.

A multi-room industrial sub-dungeon south of Route 13. Team Flare is siphoning the city's electricity.

Power restored.

The high-value gifts and services in the newly-opened areas. ★ Priority stops Lumiose Museum, 2F (North Boulevard) : A purple-haired guy gives you TM82 Dragon Tail .

Plot beat: After restoring the Power Plant, head to Magenta Plaza and visit Lysandre Cafe (across from the central Pokemon Center).

Clemont — Lumiose City Gym (Prism Tower) Electric-type · Inventor + Pokemon-loving kid · Specialty: status moves + special attackers Gym puzzle: A 6-floor elevator quiz.

Team Recommendations Phase 5 needs Ground-type and Rock-type coverage.

A dark swamp route with murky puddles, fallen logs, and overgrown grass. Hex Maniacs and Pokemon Rangers patrol the area.

A gothic, fairy-tale town surrounded by giant mushrooms. The architecture is doll-house and ornate.

A multi-floor industrial facility north of Laverre.

Valerie — Laverre City Gym Fairy-type · Doll-themed kimono fashion designer · Specialty: setup tanks with Fairy STAB Gym puzzle: A doll-themed gym where you step into giant doll ho.

Team Recommendations Phase 6 needs Steel and Poison coverage.

An autumn-themed route, paved with fallen golden leaves that conceal hidden items and crouched trainers.

An abandoned hotel ruin north of Route 15.

A misty, drizzly route heading east. Connects Lumiose/Lost Hotel area to Anistar.

An astronomy-themed city built around a glowing crystal sundial in the center.

Olympia — Anistar City Gym Psychic-type · Mystical astronomer · Specialty: setup tanks with Psychic + utility Gym puzzle: A starlit cosmic interior.

The Psychic Badge is the last "normal" gym before the endgame avalanche.

Team Recommendations Phase 7 is more about depth than new catches. Your team should be locking into its final 6 by now.

A snowstorm-buried route north of Anistar. Snow is so deep you can't walk — instead, you mount a rental Mamoswine and plow through.

A windmill-themed Dutch-style town. Small Pokemon Center, a Pokemon Day Care (your second one — the first is on Route 7), and several gift NPCs.

A multi-level ice cave north of Dendemille.

After leaving Frost Cavern, a Holo Clip from Lysandre interrupts you — he announces his plans publicly.

Fly to Geosenge Town. The hidden entrance is in the NW stone formation that was sealed in Phase 3.

At the bottom of the HQ is a glowing chamber housing the legendary.

Immediately after you capture the box legendary, Lysandre confronts you for the final battle.

A narrow valley route connecting Geosenge area to Couriway Town. Light trainer density, items in puddles.

A small town built around two cascading waterfalls. Pokemon Center, Mart, a few NPCs.

Wide grassland leading to Snowbelle. Multiple rival battles back-to-back here — Shauna, Tierno, and Trevor all fight you on this route.

A snow-covered city built into the mountains. When you arrive, the gym is closed — Wulfric is missing.

Route 20 is the Winding Woods — a maze-like forest with looping paths.

Wulfric — Snowbelle City Gym Ice-type · Burly mountaineer · Specialty: Avalugg wall + status spread Gym puzzle: An ice-slide gym.

Team Recommendations Phase 8's lineup needs to handle Ice (Wulfric), Mega Gyarados (Lysandre), and Dark+Poison (Team Flare admins).

You can't fly out between E4 fights without losing the run.

The final route. Long, lush with flowerbeds and tall grass. Three trainer battles, fishing access, and Surf-able water.

The classic final cave. Multi-floor, requires Surf, Strength, Rock Smash, Waterfall to fully explore.

You exit Victory Road into a grand stone plaza. The League building is the giant fortress ahead.

You can fight any of the four members in any order. The boss room has four glowing doors.

Malva — Fire-type Elite Four Former Team Flare member, now Holo Caster TV personality · Specialty: speed + STAB Fire Strategy ★ Optimal lead: Garchomp (Earthquake hits Pyroar/Torko.

Siebold — Water-type Elite Four Master chef · Specialty: setup tanks with utility Strategy ★ Optimal lead: Mega Ampharos (Mold Breaker + Thunderbolt) carries this fight.

Wikstrom — Steel-type Elite Four Knight-themed warrior · Specialty: defensive setup + bulky Steel Strategy ★ Optimal lead: Mega Charizard Y (Fire 4× on Scizor + 2× on Klefki/Aegisl.

Drasna — Dragon-type Elite Four Old wise Dragon trainer · Specialty: heal-tanks + Outrage threat Strategy ★ Optimal lead: Xerneas with Geomancy (1-turn set up, then sweep with Moon.

Diantha — Kalos Champion Movie star + Pokemon Champion · Specialty: Mega Gardevoir sweeper finisher Threat-by-threat strategy ★ ★ ★ Optimal Champion lead: Mega Ampharos with Mold B.

After defeating Diantha, the credits roll. Lysandre's fate is left ambiguous in the post-credits scene.

Team Recommendations By Phase 9, your team should be locked.

The Hall of Fame ceremony triggers a wave of new content.

The standout post-game narrative — Detective Looker (International Police) has set up a bureau in Lumiose and needs your help.

The post-game-exclusive city. Reach it by going to Lumiose Station (North Boulevard) and taking the TGV south.

★ ★ ★ Important post-game milestone. After you've participated in at least one Battle Maison battle (any mode), Calem/Serena shows up in Kiloude.

After winning the Kiloude rival rematch and receiving Absolite, Calem/Serena tells you Sycamore is waiting at the Anistar Sundial.

The OG legendary — Mewtwo lives in a hidden chamber at the back of Pokemon Village called the Unknown Dungeon .

The third Kalos legendary, off-map most of the game. Terminus Cave is on the east end of Route 18.

One of the three Kanto legendary birds roams Kalos based on which starter you chose.

★ ★ ★ The biggest post-game collection goal. After the Mega Ring upgrade at Anistar, Mega Stones appear as glowing shimmer-spots across Kalos.

Battle Chateau (Route 7 north side) opens up significantly post-game.

★ ★ Remember the depressed widower from Phase 7?

Located in Kiloude City.

The post-game competitive simulator. Kiloude City. Multiple modes — pick your format.

★ ★ ★ The Pokedex collector's grail. National Pokedex Kalos Pokedex (Central + Coastal + Mountain — ~150 each, ~457 total Kalos species).

Daily Resets & Other Side Stuff Daily-resetting goodies Other endgame side stuff Restaurant Le Wow (Lumiose) : Highest-tier triple-battle restaurant.