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Pokemon X and Y Phase 2: Ambrette Town + Fossil Lab
Cliff Badge A small coastal town with a hot springs hotel, an aquarium, and the Fossil Lab . Spend time here — there are several worthwhile side stops.
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A small coastal town with a hot springs hotel, an aquarium, and the Fossil Lab . Spend time here — there are several worthwhile side stops.
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Ambrette Town + Fossil Lab
A small coastal town with a hot springs hotel, an aquarium, and the Fossil Lab. Spend time here — there are several worthwhile side stops.
Ambrette stops
Fossil Lab (main building): The scientists here revive fossils. You can't revive yet — you don't have a fossil until Glittering Cave. Note the location and come back.
Ambrette Aquarium: Three floors. Top floor has a viewing tank with Magikarp, Goldeen, and Luvdisc on display. Talk to all NPCs for tips on fishing rod upgrades.
Hot Springs (Hotel Ambrette): Free PP heal! Talk to the woman at the front desk, sleep in the bath — all PP refilled. Use this as your free heal across Phase 2 backtracks.
Lapras Lady (south of town): Gives you a free Lapras after telling her you'll travel safely. ★ Easy missable. Lapras Lv 20 with Hydro Pump available is a powerhouse for the Phase 2 Gym and beyond.
Mr. Bonding (Aquarium): One more O-Power.
Item Maniac (Pokémon Center): Buys junk Pokémon items at premium prices — Pearl, Stardust, Big Mushroom, etc. Sell here, not at the Mart.
★ Easy missable — Lapras: The "Lapras Lady" NPC in southern Ambrette gives you a one-of-a-kind Lapras (Lv 20). Holds Never-Melt Ice or no item depending on RNG. This is the only free Lapras in the entire game and it's extremely missable — many players walk right past her.
Items in Ambrette
| Item | Where |
|---|---|
| Old Rod (if missed) | Pokémon Center area — second chance to grab it |
| Lapras (Lv 20) | Lapras Lady — missable! |
| TM (varies; often Brine or Dive elsewhere) | Hidden via Dowsing on the beach |
| Star Piece (hidden) | Sandcastle inside town — sell to Item Maniac for big P |
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