Are you in Couriway Town and wondering: Where is Professor Sycamore’s treasure in Pokemon X and Y? Read this guide to know its location!
Pokemon X and Y offer a ton of post-game content, from unlocking more mega evolutions to challenging the Battle Maison and catching Legendary Pokemon.
The journey is far from over when you become the Kalos Champion.
One of Gen 6’s hidden gems is Professor Sycamore’s treasure. If you’re wondering what this is and where you can find it, then you’re in the right place.
In this article, I’ll walk you through the process of obtaining this hidden stash.
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What and Where is Professor Sycamore’s Treasure in Pokemon X and Y?
Professor Sycamore’s treasure gained divided thoughts and interpretations amongst players. The professor didn’t mention anything about it except that it is hidden in Couriway Town.
Here are the two most logical answers:
The first and most accepted answer is a hidden letter. Professor Sycamore’s treasure is a precious letter from his past self hidden in Couriway Town’s station.
However, other players also argue that Professor Sycamore’s treasure in Pokemon X and Y is a Gyaradosite. A mega stone that is only available after beating the Pokemon League and winning a match in the battle area in Kiloude City.
It can also be found southeast of Couriway Town in an area with multiple waterfalls, and you need Professor Sycamore’s help to get it.
Whatever your take is, we will help you find both.
How to Find Professor Sycamore’s Letter
After beating Lysandre, Professor Sycamore will talk to you in Couriway Town and apologize, then he will test your strength with a Pokemon battle.
After beating him, he will tell you that he left a treasure in Couriway.
Go to the station on the east side of town and look at the second bench on its leftmost side. You’ll find that he left a treasured letter long ago for his future self, which says:
“To the person reading this: What are you like now? Did you become who you wanted to be? For starters, what was the person you wanted to become even like? I don’t know, but it would be wonderful if you could boast that you’re living each day to its fullest. To future Sycamore. From the Sycamore dreaming of the future.”
This letter alone makes Professor Sycamore a really good cookie and one of the best Pokemon professors ever.
His outlook in life that he ed on to his future self and the player will always be a cherished treasure.
What Is a Gyaradosite?
A Gyaradosite is Gyarados’s Mega Stone, which allows it to evolve during battles. This transformation significantly powers Gyarados up, boosting its Attack and Special Defense stats significantly.
It also transforms Gyarados from a Water/Flying type to a Water/Dark type. This type change introduces new powerful offensive options.
While the Dark typing adds new weaknesses, it also eliminates Gyarados’s lethal 4x weakness to Electric moves.
Mega Gyarados gains the appearance of a more fearsome serpent-like sea monster. Its looks are as intimidating as its stats.
With access to STAB moves like Waterfall and Crunch, and setup with Dragon Dance, Mega Gyarados can be a destructive force in battles.
| Gyarados Base Stats | Mega Gyarados Stats |
|---|---|
| HP: 95 | HP: 95 |
| Attack: 125 | Attack: 155 |
| Defense: 79 | Defense: 109 |
| Special Attack: 60 | Special Attack: 70 |
| Special Defense: 100 | Special Defense: 130 |
| Speed: 81 | Speed: 81 |
Step-By-Step Guide to Finding Professor Sycamore’s Treasure (Gyaradosite)
Unlike other mega stones in the game, the Gyaradosite needs you to meet certain requirements before it reveals itself to you.
Here’s a detailed guide to finding Professor Sycamore’s other treasure.
Step 1: Upgrade Your Mega Ring
After beating the Pokemon League, Professor Sycamore will ask you to meet him at Lumiose Station.
There, he will give you a to Killoude City. Upon arriving, enter the Battle Maison and complete at least one battle there.
After that, look for your rival on the northside of town and defeat him/her. When you win, they will tell you that Professor Sycamore is waiting for you at the Sundial in Anistar City.
Meet Professor Sycamore there and he will upgrade your Mega Ring, telling you to hunt for other Mega Stones.
Step 2: Set your 3DS Clock
Hidden mega stones like the Gyaradosite only appear from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. To skip the wait, set your 3DS clock’s time.
If you are using Citra, perform an in-game save and close Pokemon X and Y. Then go to Emulation> Configure> System> then choose System Clock.
After that, set your device’s time to 8-9 PM before launching Pokemon again.
Also read: How to use cheats on Citra
Step 3: Go to Couriway Town
Fly to Couriway Town and navigate south till you reach a staircase that leads to the area with multiple waterfalls.
If you’ve followed everything correctly so far, you will see a shining object in the middle waterfall. That is the Gyaradosite or Professor Sycamore’s other treasure in Couriway Town.
Professor Sycamore’s Hidden Treasure
So, what do you think is Professor Sycamore’s treasure in Pokemon X and Y?
Is it the letter from his past self that can change how you view things in your journey, or is it the Gyaradosite that will take your battling prowess to greater heights?
Whatever the case, our guide will help you in finding both.
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