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How to complete A Big Ol’ Bunnelby (side mission)

In Pokemon Legends ZA, side quests provide a welcome diversion from the main plot and allow players to discover new locations, interact with quirky NPCs, and earn useful rewards. A big old Bunnelby is one of those quests that takes you on a brief search for a particularly aggressive Pokémon that is causing trouble in Lumiose City.

It’s a fun mix of exploration and fighting an Alpha. This guide will walk you through each side objective, whether your goal is to complete them all or just earn simple rewards.


How to start the A Big Ol’ Bunnelby side quest in Pokemon Legends ZA

Where to find the A Big Ol' Bunnelby side quest location (Image via The Pokemon Company)Where to find the A Big Ol' Bunnelby side quest location (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Where to find the A Big Ol’ Bunnelby side quest location (Image via The Pokemon Company)

You can start this quest by going to Looker Desk and talk to Emma. She will inform you of a strange report involving an oversized and hostile Bunnelby spotted nearby. After agreeing to help, your next stop will be Wild Area 3 In Red Squarewhere you will meet Trevelle.

You’ll find Trevelle standing next to a tree, eager to share what he witnessed, a huge Bunnelby causing a sensation in the area. After your conversation, Trevelle will move towards Wild Area 4near a narrow alley where the creature was last spotted. Follow his trail to continue the mission.

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Pokemon Legends ZA Side Mission: Track down and battle Alpha Bunnelby

Alpha Bunnelby who you will encounter during the quest (Image via The Pokemon Company)Alpha Bunnelby who you will encounter during the quest (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Alpha Bunnelby who you will encounter during the quest (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Eventually, you’ll encounter a giant-sized Bunnelby, which immediately triggers a battle. This isn’t your ordinary Bunnelby. It’s a Alpha variantbenefiting from higher stats and greater aggression. Since it is a Normal type Pokémonthe best counter is a Type of combat to exploit his weakness.

Keep the pressure on throughout the fight, using strong physical attacks to deplete his health. Once her HP is low enough, you can either throw a Poke Ball to attempt a capture, or simply defeat her to complete the mission. Either approach will be considered a successful outcome.

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Mission Rewards

Trevelle will reward you once the quest is completed (Image via The Pokemon Company)Trevelle will reward you once the quest is completed (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Trevelle will reward you once the quest is completed (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Report to Trevelle after defeating the Alpha Bunnelby to get your rewards. You will receive:

  • Fresh water ×2
  • 400 Poke Dollars

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A Big Ol’ Bunnelby isn’t the longest side quest in Pokemon Legends ZA, but it’s a rewarding diversion filled with character interactions and a challenging mini-battle. Don’t forget to come back to Emma afterwards. You never know what other mysteries the Looker Bureau might uncover next.

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