Overview

• An early side quest at Mable’s office or lab presents Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur, and players may choose only one.
• VGC says the quest triggers after completing Mable’s research tasks, reaching Level 12, and receiving a call at a Pokémon Center.
• Pocket Tactics reports the message arrives after a few early quests, specifically following the first victory over a Rogue Mega Pokémon.
• Radio Times cites completing Mable’s research tasks and progressing past the Lida battle (Main Mission 08) before a Pokémon Center call begins the quest.
• After the credits, a Final Wild Area opens where all three appear in the wild, enabling Pokédex completion and access to their Mega Evolution forms.