Dawn & Lucas

Dawn & Lucas are characters represented by the main playable character of the opposite gender to the one you selected. They are currently researching under Professor Rowan and appear throughout your journey, often battling alongside you, rather than against you.

Encounter 1 - Verity Lakefront

Location: Verity Lakefront

At the start of the game, you will head towards Verity Lakefront with Barry. When there, you meet Professor Rowan and Dawn/Lucas who make a quick exit but leaves his briefcase behind. As you approach the briefcase, you both are attacked by wild Starly and Barry suggests taking the Pokémon to defend yourself. Shortly afterwards, Dawn/Lucas rushes back and notices you used the Pokémon and say you have to talk to Professor Rowan at once.

Verity Lakefront

Encounter 2 - Sandgem Town

Location: Sandgem Town

When you reach Sandgem Town, Dawn/Lucas will be at the lab and will be there while Professor Rowan asks your help to fill out the Pokédex. Shortly afterwards, when you go to Route 202, they will offer to show you how to catch Pokémon.

Dawn in Sandgem Town

Encounter 3 - Jubilife City

Location: Jubilife City

When you reach Jubilife City, Dawn/Lucas will meet you at the entrance and recommend that you should visit the Trainer School to get a variety of tips.

Dawn in Jubilife City

Encounter 4 - Jubilife City

Location: Jubilife City

When you return to Jubilife City after defeating the Oreburgh Gym, you will see Rowan and Dawn/Lucas getting accosted by two Team Galactic Grunts who want the Professor to hand over his research. You will partner with Dawn/Lucas in order to defeat them.

Turtwig
Pokémon Trainer Dawn/Lucas Turtwig
Battle Type

Items
Level 13

Overgrow
Attacks:
Tackle
Withdraw
Absorb
Razor Leaf
Hold Item:
No Item
Nature:
Brave
Chimchar Chosen
Battle Partner
Chimchar
Pokémon Trainer Dawn/Lucas Chimchar
Battle Type

Items
Level 13

Blaze
Attacks:
Scratch
Leer
Ember
Taunt
Hold Item:
No Item
Nature:
Jolly
Piplup Chosen
Battle Partner
Piplup
Pokémon Trainer Dawn/Lucas Piplup
Battle Type

Items
Level 13

Torrent
Attacks:
Pound
Growl
Water Gun
Hold Item:
No Item
Nature:
Hardy
Turtwig Chosen
Battle Partner
Dawn in Jubilife City

Encounter 5 - Route 207

Location: Route 207

After you reach Route 207 through Cycling Road, you will again meet up with Dawn/Lucas. They will ask how your Pokédex is coming along before giving you the Dowsing Machine app on your Pokétch.

Dawn in Jubilife City

Encounter 6 - Veilstone City

Location: Veilstone City

When you go to the gym in Veilstone City, Dawn/Lucas will appear and ask if you're taking the Gym Challenge. After defeating the gym, they will rush back and say they accidentally dropped their Pokédex and Team Galactic took it. They request your help in getting it back by the Galactic Warehouse, where they will battle alongside you.

ClefairyKadabraPrinplup
Pokémon Trainer Dawn/Lucas ClefairyKadabraPrinplup
Battle Type

Items
Level 25Level 25Level 28

Cute Charm

Synchronize

Torrent
Attacks:
Sing
Disarming Voice
Growl
Life Dew
Attacks:
Kinesis
Psybeam
Reflect
Ally Switch
Attacks:
Metal Claw
Growl
Peck
Bubble Beam
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Nature:
Quiet
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Hardy
Chimchar Chosen
Battle Partner
ClefairyKadabraGrotle
Pokémon Trainer Dawn/Lucas ClefairyKadabraGrotle
Battle Type

Items
Level 25Level 25Level 28

Cute Charm

Synchronize

Overgrow
Attacks:
Sing
Disarming Voice
Growl
Life Dew
Attacks:
Kinesis
Psybeam
Reflect
Ally Switch
Attacks:
Razor Leaf
Curse
Bite
Mega Drain
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Nature:
Quiet
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Brave
Piplup Chosen
Battle Partner
ClefairyKadabraMonferno
Pokémon Trainer Dawn/Lucas ClefairyKadabraMonferno
Battle Type

Items
Level 25Level 25Level 28

Cute Charm

Synchronize

Blaze
Attacks:
Sing
Disarming Voice
Growl
Life Dew
Attacks:
Kinesis
Psybeam
Reflect
Ally Switch
Attacks:
Mach Punch
Leer
Taunt
Flame Wheel
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Nature:
Quiet
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Jolly
Turtwig Chosen
Battle Partner
Dawn in Veilstone City

Encounter 7 - Canalave City

Location: Canalave City

After you beat the gym, Barry will tell you that Professor Rowan is at the library and wants to speak to you all. Here, Rowan will give the details on the Legendary Pokémon that can be found around the lakes and suggest everyone go check out the lakes, sending Dawn to Lake Verity.

Dawn in Jubilife City

Encounter 8 - Lake Verity

Location: Lake Verity

After you arrive at Lake Verity, you will see Dawn/Lucas battling with the Commander Mars. They will ask for your help and you have to defeat Mars to remoev her from the lake. Rowan will be glad that both of you are safe and recommend that you go to Lake Acuity to check on Barry.

Dawn in Lake Verity

Encounter 9 - Spear Pillar

Location: Spear Pillar

After you have defeated Cyrus, Rowan and Dawn/Lucas will appear and be shocked at the appearance of Dialga/Palkia. Rowan will recommend you face it. After you have, Dawn will say about how the Professor was concerned about you and rushed here as quickly as he could.

Dawn in Spear Pillar

Encounter 10 - Sandgem Town

Location: Sandgem Town

After you have beaten the Elite Four, Dawn/Lucas will be outside the laboratory in Sandgem Town. They will give you some guidance on where to go first, such as visiting Bebe's house in Hearthome and checking Swarms with their sister. However, afterwards they will want to battle you at the weekend. Their teams vary depending on the trainer and change after the Level increase from defeating the Elite Four again 10 times.

MothimMiloticGalladeMagmortarClefableTorterra
Pokémon Trainer Lucas MothimMiloticGalladeMagmortarClefableTorterra
Battle Type

Items
Level 58Level 59Level 63Level 59Level 60Level 64

Tinted Lens

Marvel Scale

Justified

Vital Spirit

Unaware

Shell Armor
Attacks:
Bug Buzz
Air Slash
Energy Ball
Quiver Dance
Attacks:
Scald
Substitute
Calm Mind
Recover
Attacks:
Psycho Cut
Close Combat
Stone Edge
Swords Dance
Attacks:
Fire Blast
Thunderbolt
Focus Blast
Will-O-Wisp
Attacks:
Moonblast
Calm Mind
Moonlight
Minimize
Attacks:
Earthquake
Synthesis
Leech Seed
Curse
Hold Item:

Focus Sash
Hold Item:

Flame Orb
Hold Item:

Life Orb
Hold Item:

Expert Belt
Hold Item:

Sitrus Berry
Hold Item:

Leftovers
Nature:
Timid
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Adamant
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Timid
Nature:
Brave
Chimchar Chosen
MothimTangrowthGalladeMiloticClefableInfernape
Pokémon Trainer Lucas MothimTangrowthGalladeMiloticClefableInfernape
Battle Type

Items
Level 58Level 59Level 63Level 59Level 60Level 64

Tinted Lens

Regenerator

Justified

Marvel Scale

Unaware

Blaze
Attacks:
Bug Buzz
Air Slash
Energy Ball
Quiver Dance
Attacks:
Power Whip
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Brick Break
Attacks:
Psycho Cut
Close Combat
Stone Edge
Swords Dance
Attacks:
Scald
Substitute
Calm Mind
Recover
Attacks:
Moonblast
Calm Mind
Moonlight
Minimize
Attacks:
Overheat
Close Combat
Stone Edge
Grass Knot
Hold Item:

Focus Sash
Hold Item:

Lum Berry
Hold Item:

Life Orb
Hold Item:

Flame Orb
Hold Item:

Sitrus Berry
Hold Item:

Choice Scarf
Nature:
Timid
Nature:
Adamant
Nature:
Adamant
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Timid
Nature:
Jolly
Piplup Chosen
MothimMagmortarGalladeTangrowthClefableEmpoleon
Pokémon Trainer Lucas MothimMagmortarGalladeTangrowthClefableEmpoleon
Battle Type

Items
Level 58Level 59Level 63Level 59Level 60Level 64

Tinted Lens

Vital Spirit

Justified

Regenerator

Unaware

Defiant
Attacks:
Bug Buzz
Air Slash
Energy Ball
Quiver Dance
Attacks:
Fire Blast
Thunderbolt
Focus Blast
Will-O-Wisp
Attacks:
Psycho Cut
Close Combat
Stone Edge
Swords Dance
Attacks:
Power Whip
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Brick Break
Attacks:
Moonblast
Calm Mind
Moonlight
Minimize
Attacks:
Aqua Jet
Waterfall
Steel Wing
Earthquake
Hold Item:

Focus Sash
Hold Item:

Expert Belt
Hold Item:

Life Orb
Hold Item:

Lum Berry
Hold Item:

Sitrus Berry
Hold Item:

Choice Band
Nature:
Timid
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Adamant
Nature:
Adamant
Nature:
Timid
Nature:
Hardy
Turtwig Chosen
WormadamMagmortarFroslassMiloticClefableTorterra
Pokémon Trainer Dawn WormadamMagmortarFroslassMiloticClefableTorterra
Battle Type

Items
Level 58Level 59Level 60Level 59Level 60Level 64

Anticipation

Vital Spirit

Cursed Body

Competitive

Unaware

Overgrow
Attacks:
Gyro Ball
Sucker Punch
Metal Burst
Stealth Rock
Attacks:
Fire Blast
Focus Blast
Thunderbolt
Will-O-Wisp
Attacks:
Hex
Frost Breath
Thunderbolt
Will-O-Wisp
Attacks:
Hydro Pump
Ice Beam
Hyper Beam
Recover
Attacks:
Moonblast
Calm Mind
Moonlight
Minimize
Attacks:
Wood Hammer
Earthquake
Stone Edge
Curse
Hold Item:

Leftovers
Hold Item:

Expert Belt
Hold Item:

Focus Sash
Hold Item:

Life Orb
Hold Item:

Sitrus Berry
Hold Item:

Yache Berry
Nature:
Relaxed
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Timid
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Timid
Nature:
Brave
Chimchar Chosen
WormadamMiloticFroslassTangrowthClefableInfernape
Pokémon Trainer Dawn WormadamMiloticFroslassTangrowthClefableInfernape
Battle Type

Items
Level 58Level 59Level 60Level 59Level 60Level 64

Anticipation

Competitive

Cursed Body

Regenerator

Unaware

Blaze
Attacks:
Bug Bite
Fissure
Earthquake
Double Team
Attacks:
Hydro Pump
Ice Beam
Hyper Beam
Recover
Attacks:
Hex
Frost Breath
Thunderbolt
Will-O-Wisp
Attacks:
Energy Ball
Sludge Bomb
Focus Blast
Hyper Beam
Attacks:
Moonblast
Calm Mind
Moonlight
Minimize
Attacks:
Overheat
Focus Blast
Grass Knot
U-turn
Hold Item:

Leftovers
Hold Item:

Life Orb
Hold Item:

Focus Sash
Hold Item:

Choice Specs
Hold Item:

Sitrus Berry
Hold Item:

Expert Belt
Nature:
Adamant
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Timid
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Timid
Nature:
Jolly
Piplup Chosen
WormadamTangrowthFroslassMagmortarClefableEmpoleon
Pokémon Trainer Dawn WormadamTangrowthFroslassMagmortarClefableEmpoleon
Battle Type

Items
Level 58Level 59Level 60Level 59Level 60Level 64

Overcoat

Regenerator

Cursed Body

Vital Spirit

Unaware

Torrent
Attacks:
Leaf Storm
Bug Buzz
Psychic
Quiver Dance
Attacks:
Energy Ball
Sludge Bomb
Focus Blast
Hyper Beam
Attacks:
Hex
Frost Breath
Thunderbolt
Will-O-Wisp
Attacks:
Fire Blast
Focus Blast
Thunderbolt
Will-O-Wisp
Attacks:
Moonblast
Calm Mind
Moonlight
Minimize
Attacks:
Hydro Pump
Flash Cannon
Ice Beam
Grass Knot
Hold Item:

White Herb
Hold Item:

Choice Specs
Hold Item:

Focus Sash
Hold Item:

Expert Belt
Hold Item:

Sitrus Berry
Hold Item:

Leftovers
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Timid
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Timid
Nature:
Hardy
Turtwig Chosen
DusknoirFlareonRampardosRotomDunsparceTorterra
Pokémon Trainer Lucas DusknoirFlareonRampardosRotomDunsparceTorterra
Battle Type

Items
Level 68Level 69Level 70Level 69Level 70Level 74

Pressure

Guts

Mold Breaker

Levitate

Serene Grace

Shell Armor
Attacks:
Brick Break
Earthquake
Trick Room
Will-O-Wisp
Attacks:
Flare Blitz
Facade
Iron Tail
Will-O-Wisp
Attacks:
Head Smash
Earthquake
Iron Tail
Zen Headbutt
Attacks:
Hydro Pump
Thunderbolt
Volt Switch
Hex
Attacks:
Rock Slide
Roost
Coil
Glare
Attacks:
Earthquake
Synthesis
Leech Seed
Curse
Hold Item:

Lum Berry
Hold Item:

Toxic Orb
Hold Item:

Focus Sash
Hold Item:

Choice Specs
Hold Item:

King's Rock
Hold Item:

Leftovers
Nature:
Brave
Nature:
Adamant
Nature:
Adamant
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Jolly
Nature:
Brave
Chimchar Chosen
AbsolKabutopsEspeonRotomPorygon-ZInfernape
Pokémon Trainer Lucas AbsolKabutopsEspeonRotomPorygon-ZInfernape
Battle Type

Items
Level 68Level 69Level 70Level 69Level 70Level 74

Super Luck

Weak Armor

Magic Bounce

Levitate

Adaptability

Blaze
Attacks:
Megahorn
Psycho Cut
Stone Edge
Night Slash
Attacks:
Rock Slide
Liquidation
Leech Life
Swords Dance
Attacks:
Psychic
Psyshock
Grass Knot
Dazzling Gleam
Attacks:
Leaf Storm
Thunderbolt
Volt Switch
Hex
Attacks:
Tri Attack
Hyper Beam
Thunder Wave
Dark Pulse
Attacks:
Overheat
Close Combat
Stone Edge
Grass Knot
Hold Item:

Razor Claw
Hold Item:

Focus Sash
Hold Item:

Life Orb
Hold Item:

Choice Specs
Hold Item:

Silk Scarf
Hold Item:

Choice Scarf
Nature:
Jolly
Nature:
Adamant
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Jolly
Piplup Chosen
GliscorCradilyGlaceonRotomTaurosEmpoleon
Pokémon Trainer Lucas GliscorCradilyGlaceonRotomTaurosEmpoleon
Battle Type

Items
Level 68Level 69Level 70Level 69Level 70Level 74

Poison Heal

Storm Drain

Ice Body

Levitate

Intimidate

Defiant
Attacks:
Earthquake
Acrobatics
Fling
Roost
Attacks:
Giga Drain
Leech Seed
Ingrain
Stockpile
Attacks:
Freeze-Dry
Blizzard
Hail
Water Pulse
Attacks:
Overheat
Thunderbolt
Volt Switch
Hex
Attacks:
Hyper Beam
Blizzard
Fire Blast
Thunder
Attacks:
Aqua Jet
Waterfall
Steel Wing
Earthquake
Hold Item:

Toxic Orb
Hold Item:

Big Root
Hold Item:

Leftovers
Hold Item:

Choice Specs
Hold Item:

Life Orb
Hold Item:

Choice Band
Nature:
Impish
Nature:
Bold
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Adamant
Nature:
Hardy
Turtwig Chosen
CrobatArcanineMr. MimeBlastoiseLickilickyTorterra
Pokémon Trainer Dawn CrobatArcanineMr. MimeBlastoiseLickilickyTorterra
Battle Type

Items
Level 68Level 69Level 70Level 69Level 70Level 74

Inner Focus

Intimidate

Filter

Torrent

Own Tempo

Overgrow
Attacks:
Cross Poison
U-turn
Super Fang
Tailwind
Attacks:
Flare Blitz
Play Rough
Extreme Speed
Reversal
Attacks:
Psychic
Power Whip
Reflect
Light Screen
Attacks:
Hydro Pump
Ice Beam
Focus Blast
Shell Smash
Attacks:
Focus Blast
Ice Beam
Fire Blast
Shadow Ball
Attacks:
Wood Hammer
Earthquake
Stone Edge
Curse
Hold Item:

Sitrus Berry
Hold Item:

Life Orb
Hold Item:

Leftovers
Hold Item:

Focus Sash
Hold Item:

Expert Belt
Hold Item:

Yache Berry
Nature:
Jolly
Nature:
Adamant
Nature:
Timid
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Adamant
Chimchar Chosen
HonchkrowGorebyssFroslassSceptileAmbipomInfernape
Pokémon Trainer Dawn HonchkrowGorebyssFroslassSceptileAmbipomInfernape
Battle Type

Items
Level 68Level 69Level 70Level 69Level 70Level 74

Super Luck

Swift Swim

Cursed Body

Unburden

Technician

Blaze
Attacks:
Sucker Punch
Night Slash
Taunt
Roost
Attacks:
Hydro Pump
Ice Beam
Baton Pass
Shell Smash
Attacks:
Hex
Frost Breath
Thunderbolt
Will-O-Wisp
Attacks:
Leaf Blade
Earthquake
Leaf Storm
Brick Break
Attacks:
Double Hit
Fake Out
Dual Chop
U-turn
Attacks:
Overheat
Focus Blast
Grass Knot
U-turn
Hold Item:

Scope Lens
Hold Item:

Wiki Berry
Hold Item:

Focus Sash
Hold Item:

White Herb
Hold Item:

Life Orb
Hold Item:

Expert Belt
Nature:
Jolly
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Timid
Nature:
Lonely
Nature:
Jolly
Nature:
Jolly
Piplup Chosen
TogekissBellossomMamoswineTyphlosionLopunnyEmpoleon
Pokémon Trainer Dawn TogekissBellossomMamoswineTyphlosionLopunnyEmpoleon
Battle Type

Items
Level 68Level 69Level 70Level 69Level 70Level 74

Serene Grace

Chlorophyll

Thick Fat

Flash Fire

Klutz

Torrent
Attacks:
Dazzling Gleam
Air Slash
Aura Sphere
Thunder Wave
Attacks:
Moonblast
Petal Dance
Toxic
Quiver Dance
Attacks:
Ice Shard
Earthquake
Stone Edge
Avalanche
Attacks:
Eruption


Attacks:
High Jump Kick
Thunder Wave
Sweet Kiss
Switcheroo
Attacks:
Hydro Pump
Flash Cannon
Ice Beam
Grass Knot
Hold Item:

Lum Berry
Hold Item:

Persim Berry
Hold Item:

Life Orb
Hold Item:

Choice Scarf
Hold Item:

Lagging Tail
Hold Item:

Leftovers
Nature:
Timid
Nature:
Modest
Nature:
Adamant
Nature:
Timid
Nature:
Careful
Nature:
Hardy
Turtwig Chosen
Dawn in  Sandgem Town