Kalos walkthrough section
Pokemon X and Y Phase 1: Aquacorde Town
Bug Badge The first real town. At the riverside cafe, all five protagonists gather and Tierno offers the starter Poke Balls.
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The first real town. At the riverside cafe, all five protagonists gather and Tierno offers the starter Poke Balls.
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Aquacorde Town
The first real town. At the riverside café, all five protagonists gather and Tierno offers the starter Poké Balls.
Key events, in order
- Starter selection — pick from Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie.
- Your rival picks the type-advantage starter against yours and challenges you to your first battle (Lv 5 vs Lv 5).
- Naming — Shauna asks for your name and your rival's name. You can rename your rival here, but their default (Calem or Serena) is canonical.
- Trevor gives you a Pokédex on Sycamore's behalf — actually, the Pokédex itself is delivered shortly after on Route 2 by Sina and Dexio; in Aquacorde, Trevor only explains the assignment.
- Pokémon Center (north of café) — first save point. Heal up.
- Poké Mart counter inside the Pokémon Center — you'll have ~3,000 Pokédollars from your first battle prize. Buy 5× Poké Balls (200 each) and 2× Potion backup. Don't overspend; Santalune City has a wider stock.
Trainers in Aquacorde
| Trainer | Roster | Reward | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calem / Serena Rival at café table |
Lv 5 starter (the one with type advantage over yours) | ~500 P + free heal after | First battle of the game. Heals are automatic after — no risk. |
Side NPCs worth talking to in Aquacorde
Old man on the bench (south of café): Lore monologue about Kalos. Free flavor text — no item.
Woman by the river (east): Hints that the bridge north leads to Santalune Forest. Skippable.
Shauna (after starter battle): Gives you 5× Potion if you talk to her one more time before leaving. Easy to miss — do it.
Missable: Shauna's 5× Potion gift only fires if you speak to her again at the café table before leaving Aquacorde. Once you step on Route 2, she returns to Vaniville and you lose it.
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