Honedge's Cutting Edge Walkthrough (Side Mission 83)
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Honedge's Cutting Edge is a Side Mission from Acier in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Read on for a walkthrough on how to complete Honedge's Cutting Edge, how to unlock it, and its rewards!
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How to Unlock Honedge's Cutting Edge
After Rogue Mega Evolutions Appear in Main Mission 26
Honedge's Cutting Edge unlocks after reaching Main Mission 26, specifically after the appearances of the Rogue Mega Pokemon: Mega Altaria, Mega Venusaur, and Mega Froslass.
Accept Mission From Acier
| Acier Location | |
|---|---|
 Rouge District Map |
 Across from the Rouge Pokemon Center |
You can start Honedge’s Cutting Edge by talking to Acier. He’s located across from the Rouge Pokemon Center, or north of it if you’re referring to the map.
How to Get a Pupitar
Evolve a Larvitar
The only way to get a Pupitar is by evolving a Larvitar at level 30. However, you’ll also need to match or exceed Acier’s level to stand a better chance against his Honedge, which can one-shot you if you’re under-leveled. Make sure your Pupitar is at least level 55 or higher, but don’t evolve it into Tyranitar just yet if it reaches this level!
Pupitar Location, Evolution, and Stats
Catch a Larvitar in Wild Zone 15
| Map | Location |
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You can catch a decently leveled Larvitar in Wild Zone 15, but the area to reach it requires you to complete Side Mission 080: A Shocking Territorial Dispute first. If you’ve already completed that mission, head up using the now-fixed Holovator, and you should see the Larvitar waiting for you to catch. It usually appears around level 43, all ready to evolve!
If you prefer an Alpha version, make sure to catch all the Pokemon within Wild Zone 15. Doing so increases Larvitar’s chances of spawning as an Alpha to around 5–10%, meaning it will also appear at a higher level.
Honedge's Cutting Edge Walkthrough
Bring a Pupitar
To start, catch and train a Larvitar until it evolves into a Pupitar. Make sure to only have Pupitar in your party. Otherwise, Acier won’t accept your challenge, as he only prefers a one-on-one match between your Pupitar and his Honedge.
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Teach Pupitar Earthquake and Crunch
As part of your preparation, make sure to teach Pupitar moves that are super effective against Honedge. From its move set, your best options are Earthquake and Crunch, but it’s good to have backups like Sand Tomb in case you’re waiting for the cooldown on both moves.
Defeat Acier
 Honedge
Level 53 |
Once you have a Pupitar, go ahead and challenge Acier. Keep using Earthquake for STAB damage, and while it’s on cooldown, use Crunch. If he manages to land an Iron Head or any move that Pupitar is weak against, make sure to heal and bring it back to full health.
Type Chart and Team Matchup Checker
Honedge's Cutting Edge Rewards
Dusk Stone and Hyper Potions
| Honedge's Cutting Edge Rewards |
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・ ₽1,000 ・
 Dusk Stone x1・
 Hyper Potion x2 |
Completing Honedge’s Cutting Edge rewards you with ₽1,000, a Dusk Stone, and two Hyper Potions.
The Dusk Stone is an evolutionary item used to evolve certain Pokemon, such as Doublade into Aegislash. The Hyper Potions are recovery items that restore 120 HP to a Pokemon.
Honedge's Cutting Edge Side Mission Details
Side Mission 83 Overview
| Honedge's Cutting Edge (#83) | |
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| Given By | Acier |
| Location | North Boulevard, Rouge District |
| Description | The secret to helping a Honedge feel better is to have it battle a Pupitar...? How is that even supposed to work? |
Previous and Next Missions
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