Pokemon X and Y Phase 2: Sycamore's Lab + Kanto Starter

Sycamore’s Lab + Kanto Starter

Sycamore's Lab is a three-story building on South Boulevard. Climb to the top floor, talk to the Professor, and you get two big things: a battle, then the Kanto starter of your choice plus its Mega Stone.

The battle

Sycamore challenges you to a 3v? battle on the 3rd floor of the lab using all three Kanto starters at Lv 10 each:

• Bulbasaur Lv 10 — Tackle, Vine Whip, Growth
• Charmander Lv 10 — Scratch, Ember, Growl
• Squirtle Lv 10 — Tackle, Water Gun, Withdraw

Lead with your strongest counter and they'll cycle in a fixed order. Fletchling/Fletchinder dominates Bulbasaur; your starter handles Charmander/Squirtle depending on type matchup. Visit the 2nd floor first — a researcher there gives you a few Luxury Balls.

The reward — pick a Kanto starter

After the battle, Sycamore gives you one Kanto starter at Lv 10 and the corresponding Mega Stone. You cannot get the other two during the main story — choose carefully.

Bulbasaur

Grass/Poison · Lv 10

Venusaurite (same X & Y)

Mega Venusaur with Thick Fat is one of the bulkiest walls in the game. Phase 5+ MVP if you build around it. ★ Best pick if you went Froakie or Fennekin and want defense.

Charmander

Fire · Lv 10

Charizardite X (X) / Charizardite Y (Y)

★ Different Mega per version! X gives Mega Charizard X (Fire/Dragon, Tough Claws, physical) — strongest Charizard. Y gives Mega Charizard Y (Fire/Flying, Drought, special). Both are top-tier; X is slightly stronger in-game.

Squirtle

Water · Lv 10

Blastoisinite (same X & Y)

Mega Blastoise with Mega Launcher is a strong special bulky Water attacker. Best pick if you went Chespin or Fennekin and want Water coverage.

Lab side NPCs (talk to all three)

Trainers in Sycamore's Lab