General information:

This guide will help you navigate through the specifics of your mentor storyline and help
you pick one if you are indecisive. Obviously, there are massive spoilers ahead; so,
you should proceed with caution if you wish to read this. Now that a warning has been
issued, let us delve deeper into what a mentor is. Essentially, they are fellow students with a
lot more experience under their belt. Their role is to guide you throughout your stay at the
academy, which leads you to getting entangled into their own problems. This is one of the
many facets of the game’s progression, and one that you cannot skip fully. All mentors have
two different routes they walk on based on your choices from D to A-rank. Some routes may
end earlier than others depending on how you choose to play, and some may span all the
way to S-rank (note that the main storylines for all mentors end at A-rank as of version
9.1.3) and have unforeseen circumstances. Let it be said that all mentor routes have pros
and cons, and one being better than another in terms of what it has to offer to you depends
solely on your own taste. Essentially, whoever you pick is actually the best mentor for you.

Born:

• Pokémon:
-​ Cyndaquil: at D-rank, Born will bring you (or force you) to get ice cream with him.
This will eventually lead to a fight against Akiza. If you win, your mentor will reward
you with a regular Cyndaquil.

-​ Fidough: at D-rank, Born will bring you (or force you) to get ice cream with him. If you
take the time to talk to the NPCs, you will come across a young chef badmouthing
Born. He will give you a Fidough if you accept to keep it a secret between you two.

-​ Noibat: at C-rank, Born will bring you (or force you) to Dragon’s Den in order to catch
a Dragon-type Pokémon. In his classic fashion, he will needlessly pick up a fight with
a fellow S-rank student. If you waste time on that, you’ll eventually get a Noibat.

-​ Vibrava: at C-rank, Born will bring you (or force you) to Dragon’s Den in order to
catch a Dragon-type Pokémon. In his classic fashion, he will needlessly pick up a
fight with a fellow S-rank student. If you remind him of your goal, you get a Vibrava.

• Items:
-​ Castellia Cone: you get a few, usually after you are done with the event of the rank.
 -​ TR62 Dragon Pulse: you get it as a gift for becoming a B-rank student.

-​ Clear Amulet: if you manage to clear Grace’s name, you will receive this by the end
of the A-rank event. You need 50 Charm by B-rank to start this, and you have to
successfully complete the quests given.

• Tutor:
-​ General Information: Grace will teach you some moves any number of times in the
Student Lounge. They are either late game Fairy-type TRs or a powerful support
move locked behind the highest rank subscription of a regular Move Tutor.

-​ Requirements: If you called Grace enough before getting Born’s C-rank cutscene for
her to enjoy your presence, she will entrust you with her Tinkatink in C-rank. Then, at
B-rank, you need to follow after her and go to the Principal’s Office right after the
cutscene where she gets taken by security. Your goal is to convince Yamamoto to
give you a chance to clear up her name, and you need 50 Charm for this to succeed.
Once you do, you will receive a quest to find Felix, the detective guy you saw in
Born’s C-rank event. He is always at the New Dawn if you can’t find him on campus.
He will give you his number, which does not do much. At A-rank, he will call you,
telling you he has a lead on the case. You have to meet him at the New Dawn
immediately. If you do, you will go together to hunt some Team Claw grunts. You
have to win this. Finally, after the A-rank event with Gavin is done, you need to meet
Grace in the Pokémon Center and accept to give her back her Tinkatink (it has to be
the one she gave you specifically.)

-​ Moves Taught: Play Rough, Dazzling Gleam, Healing Wish.

• Routes:
Revelation:
-​ In C-rank, reminding Born you came to Dragon’s Den for a Pokémon progresses this
route by 1.
-​ In B-rank, if you tell Born to fight Vain and Elisia and don’t have 2 or more
displeasure built up, you progress by 1.
-​ In A-rank, after Born fails to fight Lygn, you progress this route by 1 if you suggest to
battle him and have less than 3 displeasure built up.

Severance:
-​ In C-rank, encouraging Born to pick a fight progresses this route by 1.
-​ In the C-rank, sabotaging Born and leading to a loss against the final phase of the
Haxorus battle progresses this route by 2.
-​ In B-rank, if you tell Born the others won’t come, you progress by 1.
-​ In B-rank, if you tell Born to fight Vain and Elisia but have 2 or more displeasure built
up, you progress by 1.
 -​ In A-rank, after Born fails to fight Lygn, you progress this route by 1 if you agree with
his sentiment of there being only weak trainers at school.
-​ In A-rank, after Born fails to fight Lygn, you progress this route by 1 if you suggest to
battle him but have 3 or more displeasure built up.

• Route Quirk:
Born’s Displeasure: it is a hidden stat that raises the odds of going on this route. It goes
up whenever you act in a way that would upset Born.
-​ In D-rank, you increase Displeasure by 1 if you answer rudely to his offer.
-​ In D-rank, you increase Displeasure by 1 if you lose to Akiza.
-​ In C-rank, you increase Displeasure by 1 if you lose to Esrever.
-​ In C-rank, not going to class on time the whole week leads to Born coming directly in
your dorm to find you, which increases Displeasure by 1.
-​ In C-rank, sabotaging Born and leading to a loss against the first phase of the
Haxorus battle increases Displeasure by 3.
-​ In C-rank, you increase Displeasure by 1 if you lose to Grace.
-​ In B-rank, you increase Displeasure by 1 if you lose to Grace.
-​ In B-rank, you increase Displeasure by 1 if you are on your way to save Grace and
ask Born to help you when he is sitting on the couch.
-​ In A-rank, you increase Displeasure by 1 if you lose to the severely weakened Gavin.

Lygn:

• Pokémon:
-​ Shinx: at D-rank, Lygn will offer to go to the Library with him to find a book. If you
come, get the book without involving Elisia, but fail to read it in its entirety, you get a
Shiny Shinx. Alternatively, you could challenge Lygn on the spot. He will go easy on
you, and if you win, you will get the same Shinx.

-​ Gastly: at D-rank, Lygn will offer to go to the Library with him to find a book. If you
come, get the book without fighting Elisia, and read the book in its entirety after Lygn
told you to, you will get a Shiny Gastly for your trouble.

• Items:
-​ Book of Worlds: if you help Lygn find the book without fighting Elisia and read it all,
he will let you keep it.

-​ Syrupy Apple: you will be tasked by Lygn to enquire about a certain incident in the
New Dawn. If you talk to Vastus, he will give you this.

-​ Pizza Slice: you will be tasked by Lygn to enquire about a certain incident in the New
Dawn. If you talk to Felix, he will tell you to share information with him. If you talk to
him again after meeting Gin, you will get this.
 -​ TR33 Shadow Ball: you get it as a gift for becoming a B-rank student.

• Routes:
Truthseeker:
-​ In D-rank, if you help Lygn find the book and defend Elisia after he snaps at her, you
progress this route by 1.
-​ In D-rank, if you help Lygn find the book and ask him if Mortis really upset him that
much after he snaps at Elisia, you progress this route by 1. This option is only
available if you have 10 Intelligence and 5 Charm.
-​ In C-rank, if you invite Mandy for a discussion, you progress this route by 1.
-​ In B-rank, if you successfully get data from the Principal’s PC with the code from the
left statue, you progress this route by 1.
-​ In A-rank, if you wonder whether Esrever can be reasoned with, you progress this
route by 1.
-​ In A-rank, if your truthseeker route progress is superior, you will have a talk with Gin
after trying to convince Esrever to join you. After the talk, you will progress this route
by 1 if you say you need more information.

Secretkeeper:
-​ In D-rank, if you help Lygn find the book and side with him after he snaps at Elisia,
you progress this route by 1.
-​ In C-rank, if you tell Mandy off, you progress this route by 1.
-​ In C-rank, if you do not talk with your dad for Lygn, you progress this route by 3.
-​ In B-rank, if you fail to find anything of note in the Principal’s office, you progress this
route by 1.
-​ In A-rank, if you say Esrever has issues, you progress this route by 1.
-​ In A-rank, if your truthseeker route progress is superior, you will have a talk with Gin
after trying to convince Esrever to join you. After the talk, you will progress this route
by 1 if you point out a culprit.

• Route Quirk:
Lygn’s Sympathy: it is a hidden stat that unlocks optional dialogues and certain scenes.
It goes up whenever you act in a way that would appeal to Lygn’s emotions.
-​ In D-rank, if you help Lygn find the book and ask him if Mortis really upset him that
much after he snaps at Elisia, you increase Sympathy by 1. This option is only
available if you have 10 Intelligence and 5 Charm.
-​ In B-rank, if you successfully get data from the Principal’s PC with the code from the
left statue, Lygn will share his worries with you. Answering that it’s right to ask for his
friends’ help will increase Sympathy by 2 if you slept during the school’s orientation
day or by 1 if you sat in the back.
-​ In A-rank, if you wonder whether Esrever can be reasoned with, you increase
Sympathy by 1.
Aurora:

• Pokémon:
-​ Dream World: at D-rank, you will take a nap with Aurora, which will bring you to
her dream realm. Here, you will temporarily not have access to your previous items,
but you will be able to get Dream Balls by talking to NPCs.

Pokémon Level Range Repel Hunt Lvl Rarity EV Yield

Abra 10 - 15 None 10% 1 Sp Atk

Drowzee 10 - 15 None 10% 1 Sp Def

Cleffa 3 - 10 None 20% 1 Sp Def

Igglybuff 3 - 10 None 20% 1 HP

Azurill 3 - 10 None 20% 1 HP

Spoink 10 - 15 None 10% 1 Sp Def

Munna 10 - 16 None 10% 1 HP

Special encounters:
-​ Audino (lvl 10): it is standing in plain sight at the bottom of the map.
-​ Togepi (lvl 10): it is hidden in the red fridge on the left.
-​ Gothita (lvl 10): it is hidden in the open drawer next to the red flower on the right.
-​ Bonsly (lvl 10): it is hidden in the fallen plant on the right.
-​ Pumpkaboo (lvl 10): it is hidden in the sink, and the form you fight depends on your
dominant aura. Light Aura players get Average Size, Dark Aura players get Super
Size, and Neutral Aura players get Large Size.
-​ Hatenna (lvl 10=: it is hidden in a table next to the sink where nobody is sitting.
-​ Espurr (lvl 10): it is hidden in the book behind Audino.
-​ Mime Jr (lvl 10): it is hidden in the bed next to Audino and Elisia’s copy.

-​ Strained Dream World: at C-rank, you will have another nightmare from which
Aurora will pull you out again, bringing you to her dilapidated dream realm. Here, you
will temporarily not have access to your previous items, but you will be able to get
Dream Balls by talking to NPCs. You will soon notice there is not much left to catch,
however.

Special encounters:
-​ Abra (lvl 15): it hidden in the bike near the fallen plant n the top left.
-​ Munna (lvl 15): it is hidden in the digital map on the ground near Elisia.
-​ Drowzee (lvl 15): it is hidden in the book on the ground near Vain.
 -​ Nightmare Realm: at B-rank, you will be forcefully taken to this area in your
sleep. Aurora will team up with you to lend you a hand, but she won’t be able to help
in all fights. You can find Dream Balls lying on the ground.

Pokémon Level Range Repel Hunt Lvl Rarity EV Yield

Haunter 40 - 45 None 15% 2 Sp Atk

Unown 40 - 45 None 40% 1 Atk, 1 Sp Atk

Mismagius 40 - 47 46 - 47 5% 1 SpA, 1 SpDef

Yamask 40 - 45 None 40% 1 Def

Special encounters:
-​ Shuppet (lvl 35): there are two roaming around the map.
-​ Litwick (lvl 35): there are two roaming around the map.
-​ Dusclops (lvl 45): it is one of the four guardians of memories.
-​ Sableye (lvl 45): it is one of the four guardians of memories.
-​ Trevenant (lvl 45): it is one of the four guardians of memories.
-​ Gourgeist (lvl 45): it is one of the four guardians of memories.

• Items:
-​ Dream Ball: you will get them by talking to NPCs or interacting with items on the
ground in Aurora’s dream realm. They are the only means of catching Pokémon
there and get deleted upon waking up.

-​ TR11 Psychic: you get it as a gift for becoming a B-rank student.

-​ Dark Gem: you will get two if you defeat a foe in the A-rank event. They get deleted
once you wake up.

• Routes:
Awakening:
-​ In C-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you tell Aurora that people shouldn’t hide
their pain.
-​ In B-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you say her father pressured her a lot.
-​ In A-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you ask Aurora why people would not
accept her.
-​ In A-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you defeat all of the enemies.
-​ In A-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you tell Aurora to prove Barret wrong.

Daydreamer:
 -​ In C-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you answer that hiding one’s pain could be
normal in some situations.
-​ In B-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you say her father wanted the best for her.
-​ In B-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you ask her what the real Dream World
looks like.
-​ In A-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you tell Aurora she is fine the way she is.
-​ In A-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you fail to defeat all of the enemies.
-​ In A-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you say that Barret’s words are untrue.

• Route Quirk:
Dream Proficiency: it is a hidden stat that unlocks optional dialogues and certain
scenes. It goes up whenever you do go through a special dream and try to understand the
Dream World a little better.
-​ Before leaving Little Maw, you increase Proficiency by 1 if you interact enough with
the rock behind you in the Nightmare.
-​ In D-rank, you increase Proficiency by 1 after visiting Aurora’s Dream Realm.
-​ In D-rank, you increase Proficiency by 1 after asking for an explanation on how the
Dream World works.
-​ In C-rank, you increase Proficiency by 1 after Aurora starts protecting your dreams.
-​ In B-rank, you increase Proficiency by 1 after escaping the Nightmare Realm.
-​ In B-rank, you increase Proficiency by 1 after asking Aurora what the true Dream
World looks.

Vain:

• Pokémon:
-​ Thunder Factory Left: at D-rank, Vain will offer to bring you here to catch
Electric Pokémon. He will weaken the fauna to make it a fair fight and partner up with
you. His Manectric will always leave foes at 1 HP; so, you decide which Pokémon to
faint and which one to catch.
Ground:

Pokémon Level Range Repel Hunt Lvl Rarity EV Yield

Magnemite 10 - 15 None 18% 1 Sp Atk

Voltorb 10 - 15 None 18% 1 Speed

Pichu 10 - 15 None 5% 1 Speed

Mareep 10 - 15 None 10% 1 Sp Atk

Elekid 10 - 16 16 2% 1 Speed

Electrike 10 - 15 None 5% 1 Speed

Shinx 10 - 16 16 2% 1 Atk
 Pachirisu 10 - 15 None 10% 1 Speed

Joltik 10 - 15 None 10% 1 Speed

Dedenne 10 - 15 None 10% 2 Speed

Togedemaru 10 - 15 None 5% 2 Atk

Yamper 10 - 15 None 5% 1 HP

Special encounters:
-​ Porygon (lvl 15): it is roaming in the lower part of the map, but you will have to fight it
alone.

-​ Waterfall Passage: at C-rank, Vain will bring you here to catch Water Pokémon.
His Manectric will always leave foes at 1 HP; so, you decide which Pokémon to faint
and which one to catch.
Grass:

Pokémon Level Range Repel Hunt Lvl Rarity EV Yield

Psyduck 25 - 30 None 18% 1 Sp Atk

Poliwhirl 25 - 35 None 10% 2 Speed

Slowpoke 30 - 36 36 2% 1 HP

Vaporeon 30 - 36 36 2% 2 HP

Quagsire 25 - 35 None 10% 2 HP

Floatzel 28 - 35 None 5% 2 Speed

Panpour 25 - 35 None 10% 1 Speed

Palpitoad 25 - 35 None 10% 2 HP

Ducklett 25 - 30 None 20% 1 HP

Araquanid 25 - 35 None 4% 2 Sp Def

Drednaw 25 - 35 None 4% 2 Atk

Bellibolt 28 - 35 None 5% 2 HP

• Items:
-​ Poké Ball: if you accept Vain’s offer to catch Electric Pokémon, he will give you five.
 -​ Fast Ball: if you accept Vain’s offer to catch Electric Pokémon then talk to the weirdo
disguised as a Jolteon, you will get two.

-​ Magnet: if you accept Vain’s offer to catch Electric Pokémon, you can find this lying
on the ground.

-​ Thunder Stone: if you accept Vain’s offer to catch Electric Pokémon, you can find this
lying on the ground.

-​ Net Ball: Vain will help you catch Water-type Pokémon at C-rank, and you can find
this lying on the ground.

-​ Water Stone: Vain will help you catch Water-type Pokémon at C-rank, and you can
find this lying on the ground.

-​ Upgrade: if you accept Vain’s offer to catch Electric Pokémon, you can find this lying
on the ground.

-​ TR08 Thunderbolt: you get it as a gift for becoming a B-rank student.

• Routes:
True Prodigy:
-​ In C-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you say he is more than a kid.
-​ In C-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you say you chose Vain because his title
sounded cool.
-​ In B-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you say this isn’t the end.
-​ In A-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you tell Vain to ignore the opinion of others.
-​ In A-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you defeat Zilla.

False Genius:
-​ In C-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you say you are both kids.
-​ In C-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you say you chose Vain because he
seemed approachable.
-​ In B-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you say the opponent was too strong.
-​ In A-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you tell Vain to prove others wrong.
-​ In A-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you lose against Zilla.
Elisia:

• Pokémon:
-​ Alolan-Vulpix: at D-rank, Elisia will offer to go to the library. If you accept, Akiza ends
up throwing a temper tantrum and decides to explore the S-rank Manor. If you decide
to help search for Akiza and find her, you will get a Shiny Alolan-Vulpix.

• Items:
-​ Book of Foundation: if you accept to follow Elisia to the library, she will give you this.

-​ Yache Berry: you get it if you help Elisia with her work in C-rank and report back.

-​ Occa Berry: you get it if you help Elisia with her work in C-rank and report back.

-​ Charti Berry: you get it if you help Elisia with her work in C-rank and report back.

-​ TR05 Ice Beam: you get it as a gift for becoming a B-rank student.

• Routes:
Castle of Ice:
-​ In C-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you accept the quest and complete it.
-​ In B-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you tell Elisia she doesn’t have to do
everything alone.
-​ In A-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you ask Elisia whether she is really training.
-​ In A-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you tell Elisia she inspires others.

Castle of Glass:
-​ In C-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you leave through the door by saying this is
Elisia’s work.
-​ In C-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you tell Elisia to let Akiza do it all. You need
25 Charm to have this option.
-​ In C-rank, you progress this route by 2 if you leave by using the excuse of having
homework to do.
-​ In C-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you accept the quest but do not complete it.
-​ In B-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you tell Elisia she is overworking herself.
-​ In A-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you tell Elisia that Aurora is worried.
-​ In A-rank, you progress this route by 1 if you tell Elisia changing people is hard.