The latest iteration of the Pokémon franchise, Pokémon Legends: ZAhas changed the habits of trainers. While the initial choice offers Gikorita, Kaiminus and Gruikui, some very popular Pokémon like Fennec do not appear at the start. However, it is indeed possible to capture the famous Fire-type starter from Kalos, provided you complete a very specific and somewhat secret secondary quest.
This quest, accessible very early in the adventure, is not offered automatically by the game. It is therefore up to the player to identify it and embark on it in the hope of obtaining Fennec, and ultimately its powerful Mega-Evolution.
Where and how to start the Feunnec secret quest
First of all, you must have completed the first secondary quests given by Emma, a key character at the start of the campaign. Once this step has been completed, secondary mission no. 008, called “Get well, Feunnec”will appear on your map.
Meet in the Magenta Sectormore precisely on a small square east of Place Magenta and north of Canal Saison. You will meet there Branchan NPC who watches over a sick Fennec, lying down and unable to move. He will explain to you that the Pokémon’s condition requires the help of a specific herbalist.
You will then have to go to Café Classe on Vernal Avenuelocated right next to the Pokémon Center, to meet the herbalist. The latter will inform you that “to heal Fennec, you will need an Invigorating Bough”.
Recovering the Invigorating Bough: a perilous ordeal
The game then directs you to the Wild Area 5where several icons will appear on the map. Among them, only one contains the true Invigorating Branch. To find it, you will have to inspect them one by one.
Warning: this area is dangerous. It houses a Alpha Whirlipedformidable if you are poorly prepared. Facing it is possible, but it’s better to be accompanied by a sturdy Pokémon. Otherwise, dodging remains your best ally.
Once you have the correct item, return to Branch in the city of Illumis. In administering the remedy, Feunnec recovers immediatelyand the quest is validated.
Rewards and benefits of obtaining Fennec early in the game
Completing secondary quest no. 008 not only allows you to recover Feunnec. You will also receive:
- 1,200 Pokédollars
- 3 candies Exp. XS
- 1 candy Exp. S
But above all, Feunnec will become a valuable allywhich you can develop and then prepare in order to unlock its Exclusive Mega Evolution in Pokémon ZA.
The Delphoxite, necessary to evolve Feunnec into Mega-Delphox, is locked behind rank progression in Online Ranked Battles Season 2. You will therefore have to wait to obtain it, but having a well-trained Fennekin will give you a considerable advantage when the item is finally available.
Why you absolutely need to unlock Fennekin in Pokémon ZA
Although hidden behind a side quest not indicated by the main scenario, Feunnec is undoubtedly one of the best Fire-type starters of the game. Its late-game potential, combined with its exclusive Mega-Evolution, makes it a strategic choice for both online battles and the campaign.
Add to that the emotion of saving an injured Pokémon rather than just capturing itand you get one of the most impactful side quests in Pokémon Legends: ZA.