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Navigating Post-Lumiose City: Your Guide to What’s Next in Pokémon X and Y

So, you’ve conquered Clemont and earned the Voltage Badge in Lumiose City? Congratulations, Trainer! But the adventure is far from over. Many players find themselves wondering, “Where do I go now?” The answer is quite simple: Head to Route 14 via the northern exit of Lumiose City. Now, let’s delve into the details and explore everything that awaits you beyond the dazzling lights of Lumiose.

The Path Forward: Route 14 and Beyond

After defeating Clemont, your next objective is to navigate to Route 14. To do this, head towards the northernmost boulevard in Lumiose City. You’ll find a gate that leads directly onto the route. Route 14 is a winding path filled with tall grass, trainers eager for battle, and new Pokémon to discover.

Once you exit the gym, you’ll receive a Holo Clip from Professor Sycamore. He’ll ask you to meet him at Lysandre Cafe in Magenta Plaza. Head there now and have a little conversation along with Lysandre. You’ll find a Team Flare member outside of the cafe. It’s a good idea to get this done before taking on Route 14.

What to Expect on Route 14

Route 14 introduces a new, somewhat spooky atmosphere compared to the previous routes. Be prepared to encounter Pokémon such as Weepinbell, Skrelp (if you’re playing Pokémon Y), and Gloom. The weather can be unpredictable, often featuring rain, which can affect battles.

Trainers: Prepare for several battles against trainers who specialize in Poison and Bug-type Pokémon. Make sure your team has strong counters, such as Psychic and Fire-type moves.
Items: Keep an eye out for hidden items scattered throughout the route. Use the Dowsing Machine to locate them. You might find valuable items like Potions, Super Potions, and even TMs.
Garbage Pod: Keep your eye out for the “smegging garbage pod!” It will keep you on your toes!

Destination: Laverre City

Your ultimate destination after Route 14 is Laverre City. This quaint town is known for its connection to fairy tales and its resident Gym Leader, Valerie. To reach Laverre City, you’ll need to traverse Route 15 after navigating Route 14.

Route 15: This route is connected to Route 14 and continues the trend of challenging trainers and diverse Pokémon encounters.

Preparing for the Laverre Gym

Valerie, the Laverre City Gym Leader, specializes in Fairy-type Pokémon. This is a significant change from Clemont’s Electric-type focus. To effectively challenge her, you’ll need to prepare your team accordingly.

Type Advantages: Fairy-type Pokémon are strong against Dragon, Dark, and Fighting-types but are weak to Poison and Steel-type moves.
Recommended Pokémon: Consider adding Pokémon with strong Poison or Steel-type moves to your team. Some good options include Pokémon like Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Aegislash, or even teaching a move like Sludge Bomb or Iron Head to an existing team member.
Training: Ensure your Pokémon are at a suitable level (around level 40) before challenging Valerie.

The Lysandre Plot Thickens

Your journey from Lumiose Gym takes a pause when you learn more about the antagonist Lysandre.

Lysandre Cafe: After beating the Lumiose Gym, you need to visit Lysandre Cafe, which is located in Magenta Plaza. He’ll have a little conversation with you.
Lysandre Labs: After the battle, the waitress will tell you where to find the hidden door to the labs. Investigate the cabinet behind the waitress and enter the code to reach Lysandre Labs. Near the entrance is Lysandre. He will challenge you to a Pokemon battle.
Lysandre Labs Location: The hideout is located behind a china cabinet in Lysandre Café, which is located in Lumiose City’s Magenta Plaza.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some frequently asked questions about what to do after beating the Lumiose Gym in Pokémon X and Y:

Where is the second gym in XY? The Cyllage City Gym is the second gym in the Kalos Pokemon League. The Gym Leader is Grant, and the entire Gym uses Rock-type Pokemon. This gym is decked out with rock climbing walls and a few one-way dirt paths. Use these walls to reach the Gym Leader at the very top.
What is the last gym in Kalos? The Snowbelle City Gym is the eighth and final Gym in the Kalos Pokemon League.
Where is Lysandre after you beat Olympia? Defeat Olympia to earn P7,680, TM04 Calm Mind, and the Psychic Badge, which allows Pokemon up to Level 90 obey you. Use the new warp tile to exit out of the gym. You will receive another Holo Clip which hints at your next destination: Lysandre Cafe in Lumiose City’s Magenta Plaza.
What to do after defeating grant? Defeat Grant to obtain P4,000, the Cliff Badge, and TM39 Rock Tomb. This Badge allows Pokemon up to Level 40 to obey you, and you can now use HM04 Strength outside of battle! To exit quickly, climb down the rock wall on the left and take the one-way dirt paths down to the entrance.
Who is the last Gym Leader in Pokemon XY? The Gym leader is Wulfric, and the entire Gym uses Ice-type Pokemon. The layout of this gym is a sort of spinning puzzle. Press the buttons near each Pokemon Trainer to turn the floors in front and behind each set of Trainers.
Who is the gym leader in Lumiose? The Gym Leader is Clemont. Trainers who manage to defeat him receive the Voltage Badge. The exterior of the Gym is based on the Eiffel Tower.
Is Lysandre a good guy? No, Lysandre is not a good guy. He is a villain. Lysandre’s opportunistic and wrathful personality serves him as one of the most dangerous villains that Ash has ever faced, as Lysandre was willing to do anything to continue his plan to end the human race, even if that means hurting and possibly killing people, including children, such as attempting to incinerate Ash.
Where is Diantha in Lumiose City? After becoming the Pokemon League Champion, you can find Diantha in Cafe Soleil in Lumiose City. She will trade you her Modest Ralts holding a Gardevoirite in exchange for any Pokemon. This is the only way to receive the Gardevoirite in the game. Diantha’s Ralts does not have a nickname.
Who will Clemont marry? Lilia came across Ash and his friends while she was looking for her Buneary. After finding her Buneary and meeting Ash and company, Bonnie took it upon herself to propose that she marry her brother, Clemont. Unlike all of the other girls that Bonnie has asked the same question to, Lilia accepted Bonnie’s proposal.
Who is the strongest Gym Leader in Kalos? Valerie is the most challenging Gym Leader, if only because her type, Fairy, is quite powerful. Valerie is the Gym Leader of Laverre Gym, giving the Fairy Badge as a reward for beating her in battle.
What is the 7th gym in Pokemon XY? The Anistar City Gym is the seventh Gym in the Kalos Pokemon League. The Gym leader is Olympia, and the entire Gym uses Psychic-type Pokemon. The layout of this gym seems to be set in another dimension — or in the cosmos or something.
Where is Lysandre Labs located? The Lysandre Labs (Japanese: フラダリラボ Fuladari Labs) is the moniker of the hideout located behind a china cabinet in Lysandre Café, which is located in Lumiose City’s Magenta Plaza, serving as one of Team Flare’s headquarters. It is also the location from which the ultimate weapon is activated.
Does Ash meet Clemont again? Ash reunites with Clemont and Bonnie, while Goh meets them for the first time. Clemont’s Bunnelby is revealed to have evolved into Diggersby and learned Hammer Arm.
Is Ash still 10 in Kalos? XY Ash is 10 as he’s always been (Although given instance of time passing, Ash should be 13 by now at the very least).
Why did Ash lose Kalos? There are many theories on how and why Ash lost the Kalos League. Some say that he was simply outmatched by his opponent, while others believe that his lack of experience cost him the match. Still others claim that Ash’s team was not strong enough to win the League.

Continuing Your Adventure

Following the battle with Valerie you’ll need to focus on stopping the plans of Team Flare and ultimately becoming the Champion of the Kalos League. Each step of the journey after Lumiose City builds upon the last, creating a rich and rewarding experience for players.

Remember to explore every nook and cranny of the routes, talk to every NPC, and train your Pokémon diligently. The Kalos region is full of secrets and challenges waiting to be uncovered. Happy training, and good luck on your journey to becoming the Pokémon Champion!

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