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Mission #010 — As Hard as They Come
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#010
As Hard as They Come
Unlock Prerequisites
Walkthrough Checklist
🗺️ Strategic Area Bonus Loot (Grab them while you are here!)
Unbound Volatile Dex Changes
Real-time balance tweaks for this hack. HD Sugimori artwork via PokemonDB CDN.
Active Area Boss Counter Matrix
Counter strategies for major battles near Gurun Town.
Counter Pick Strategy: Use DexNav to scout counters before exploring Gurun Town. Toggle the Dex Changes tab for Unbound-specific type and evolution tweaks.
Verified Anti-Crash Safe Cheats
Community-tested codes that will NOT corrupt your .sav file.
820257C4 0044
8202584C 0001
Mission Rewards
TM111 Smack Down
Pokémon Unbound v2.1.1 Mission #010 — As Hard as They Come Full Guide
Expanded walkthrough, loot routes, boss counters, and FAQ for As Hard as They Come. Collapsed by default — your emulator stays front and center.
Mission #010 Quick Index — As Hard as They Come
| Mission ID | #010 |
|---|---|
| Title | As Hard as They Come |
| Version | Pokémon Unbound v2.1.1.1 |
| Quest Giver | Stone Enthusiast |
| Location | Gurun Town |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Core Reward | TM111 Smack Down |
| Objective | Collect 20 Hard Stones by smashing rocks in the desert and digging in KBT Expressway. |
Mission #010 Along-the-Way Hidden Items & Locations
Grab these while you are in Gurun Town for Mission #010:
- TM111 Smack Down — Mission #010 reward — smash rocks in desert/KBT for Hard Stones first
- Hard Stone — Smashable rocks on Gurun Town outskirts and KBT Expressway dig spots
- Super Rod — Speak to Fisherman here before claiming rod in Seaport City
Tip: mark each row in the Live Console loot checklist — no second device needed.
Best Team Counters & Boss Strategy (Casual → Insane)
| Difficulty | Recommended approach |
|---|---|
| Casual | Use DexNav to scout counters before exploring Gurun Town. Toggle the Dex Changes tab for Unbound-specific type and evolution tweaks. Any balanced team at appropriate level. |
| Difficult | Bring type advantage for Varies — Area Boss — Gurun hits harder on Difficult. |
| Expert | Stock healing items and status coverage. Area Boss — Gurun uses smart switches on Expert. |
| Insane | Insane AI for Area Boss — Gurun (Varies): prioritize immunity or resistance, finish within 8 turns before setup sweeps. Base rating: Medium. |
Mission Chain — Prerequisites & Follow-Up Unlocks
No prerequisites. Accept this mission as soon as you reach the location.
Completing missions counts toward Black Trainer Card progress — 20 missions unlock Type: Null, 45 unlock Latios/Latias, 65 unlock Shiny Charm.
Deep Guide — Origin, Mechanism & Strategy for As Hard as They Come
Mission #010 As Hard as They Come is issued by Stone Enthusiast at Gurun Town in Pokémon Unbound v2.1.1.1. It is available once you reach the area and open the Mission Log from the START menu. Players searching pokemon unbound as hard as they come guide or how to beat mission 010 pokemon unbound usually need confirmation that the quest giver, prerequisites, and reward match their save file version.
Objective: Collect 20 Hard Stones by smashing rocks in the desert and digging in KBT Expressway. Look for the thought bubble with three dots (...) above Stone Enthusiast to accept the request, and two red exclamation marks (!!) when the reward is ready to claim. Prerequisites: None. Completing this mission contributes to the 84 side quests required for milestone rewards (Type: Null at 20, Latios/Latias at 45, Shiny Charm at 65).
Strategic impact: The guaranteed reward is TM111 Smack Down. Area pressure near Gurun Town includes Area Boss — Gurun (Varies, Medium difficulty). Use DexNav to scout counters before exploring Gurun Town. Toggle the Dex Changes tab for Unbound-specific type and evolution tweaks. DexHacks runs entirely in-browser — patch your legally owned 1636 Squirrels base ROM client-side; we never host copyrighted ROM bytes.
FAQ — Long-Tail Answers & PAA Snippets
What is the reward for As Hard as They Come in Pokémon Unbound?
Completing Mission #010 awards TM111 Smack Down. It also counts toward the 84 missions needed for the Black Trainer Card.
Are there prerequisites for Mission #010?
None
Why is the NPC not showing a mission bubble for As Hard as They Come?
Confirm prerequisites (None), post-game status if required, and that you are speaking to Stone Enthusiast at Gurun Town.