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Pokemon Legends: Z-A

The One That Gives Walkthrough (Main Mission 40)

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The One That Gives is the Main Mission 40 from Mable in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Read on for a walkthrough on how to complete The One That Gives, how to unlock it, and its rewards!

Main Mission
The Infinite Z-A Royale
Sub-Missions
The One That Gives The One That Takes

The One That Gives Walkthrough

Main Mission 40 Walkthrough

The One That Gives Guide
1
Fast travel to the Pokemon Research Lab and take the elevator up to Mable's office for a cutscene.
2
Mable will give you three "special research tasks" where you need to defeat or capture Alpha Pokemon that are likely related to "The One That Gives".

The first one is an Alpha Steelix in Wild Zone 3. Upon arriving in front of the Wild Zone, you'll immediately spot the target at the very center.

It's best to use Fighting or Water-type Pokemon here as it can use Ground-type Moves, which puts Fire Type Pokemon at a disadvantage.
3
Rest up at a Pokemon Center and head next to Wild Zone 5. Go to the west side of the zone to find a small grassy area with an Alpha Gallade standing in the middle. Take it down with a Fairy-type like Gardevoir for an easier battle.
4
Heal your injured Pokemon again at the Pokemon Center then head to Wild Zone 9 next.

From the southeast entrance, go left past the battle court and smash the rocks blocking the path below the scaffolding.

Right where the path splits into two, look on your left to find a tall ladder. Climb it to the top to find an Alpha Pangoro.

You can still use Gardevoir here as Pangoro is weak to Fairy-type Moves. But, be careful as this Alpha Pangoro can use Poison Jab.
5
Return to Mable in the Pokemon Research Lab to have her analyze the data. With it, she'll actually be able to pinpoint the location where Xerneas might appear. Neat!
6
Fast travel to Wild Zone 11 and enter it through one of the northern gates. Investigate the marked spot by the stream and Xerneas will appear. Interact with it to start the fight.

Xerneas is a pure Fairy-type and is weak to Poison and Steel Moves. Wear it down and capture it to complete the mission. If you fail to capture it, you can retry as many times as needed until it is caught.

The One That Gives Rewards

Xerneas

Xerneas fight

You can catch Xerneas during this mission, which will give you a strong, Legendary Fairy-type.

Xerneas Location, Evolution, and Stats

How to Unlock The One That Gives

Progress Through The Infinite Z-A Royale

L in Hotel Z

The One That Gives is unlocked once you return to Hotel Z after your first Reward Match. After speaking to L, you will be able to play through this mission.

Complete Story Walkthrough

The One That Gives Main Mission Details

Main Mission 40 Overview

The One That Gives (#40)
The One That Gives accepted
Given By Mable
Location Pokemon Research Lab, South Boulevard
Description Work together with Mable, who was once a member of Team Flare, to protect Lumiose City from the threat of "the one that gives."

Previous and Next Missions

Main Mission
The Infinite Z-A Royale
Sub-Missions
The One That Gives The One That Takes

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Pokemon Legends Z-A - Story Walkthrough
Complete Story Walkthrough

Promotion Match Guides

All Promotion Matches
Zach (Rank Z) Yvon (Rank Y)
Xavi (Rank X) Rintaro (Rank W)
Vinnie (Rank V) Canari (Rank F)
Ivor (Rank E) Corbeau (Rank D)
Jacinthe (Rank C) Grisham (Rank B)

All Main Missions

No. Mission No. Mission
01 Get Your Travel Bag Back 02 Escape from the Battle Zone
03 A New Life in Lumiose City 04 Battling in the Z-A Royale
05 The City in the Shadow of Prism Tower 06 Reaching Rank X
07 Reaching Rank W 08 Reaching Rank V
09 Chase That Mysterious Pokemon 10 The Secrets of Mega Evolution
11 A Rogue Mega Slowbro 12 A Rogue Mega Camerupt
13 A Rogue Mega Victreebel 14 Reaching Rank E
15 A Job for Team MZ 16 A Rogue Mega Beedrill
17 A Rogue Mega Hawlucha 18 A Rogue Mega Banette
19 Reaching Rank D 20 A Request from the Rust Syndicate
21 A Rogue Mega Mawile 22 A Rogue Mega Barbaracle
23 A Rogue Mega Ampharos 24 Reaching Rank C
25 A Showdown on the Battle Court 26 An Invitation from the SBC
27 A Rogue Mega Froslass 28 A Rogue Mega Altaria
29 A Rogue Mega Venusaur 30 Reaching Rank B
31 Summons from Vinnie 32 A Rogue Mega Dragonite
33 A Rogue Mega Tyranitar 34 A Rogue Mega Starmie
35 Reaching Rank A 36 Prism Tower's Dark Turn
37 Operation Protect Lumiose 38 The Future of Lumiose City
39 The Infinite Z-A Royale 40 The One That Gives
41 The One That Takes 42 To Keep the World in Balance

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