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Mission #013 — Basic Literacy
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#013
Basic Literacy
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 Dresco Town.
Counter Pick Strategy: Use DexNav to scout counters before exploring Dresco 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.
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Mission Rewards
Notebook
Pokémon Unbound v2.1.1 Mission #013 — Basic Literacy Full Guide
Expanded walkthrough, loot routes, boss counters, and FAQ for Basic Literacy. Collapsed by default — your emulator stays front and center.
Mission #013 Quick Index — Basic Literacy
| Mission ID | #013 |
|---|---|
| Title | Basic Literacy |
| Version | Pokémon Unbound v2.1.1.1 |
| Quest Giver | Trainer Tips Collector |
| Location | Dresco Town |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Core Reward | Notebook |
| Objective | Read all 40 Trainer Tips signs throughout the game. |
Mission #013 Along-the-Way Hidden Items & Locations
Grab these while you are in Dresco Town for Mission #013:
- Rare Candy — Hidden in tall tree east of Arthur's House
- TM105 Brutal Swing — South of Moltres plaza at water level (requires Surf)
- Soothe Bell — Gift from Beauty near Zygarde House — show Riolu or Azurill
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 Dresco 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 — Dresco hits harder on Difficult. |
| Expert | Stock healing items and status coverage. Area Boss — Dresco uses smart switches on Expert. |
| Insane | Insane AI for Area Boss — Dresco (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 Basic Literacy
Mission #013 Basic Literacy is issued by Trainer Tips Collector at Dresco 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 basic literacy guide or how to beat mission 013 pokemon unbound usually need confirmation that the quest giver, prerequisites, and reward match their save file version.
Objective: Read all 40 Trainer Tips signs throughout the game. Look for the thought bubble with three dots (...) above Trainer Tips Collector 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 Notebook. Area pressure near Dresco Town includes Area Boss — Dresco (Varies, Medium difficulty). Use DexNav to scout counters before exploring Dresco 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 Basic Literacy in Pokémon Unbound?
Completing Mission #013 awards Notebook. It also counts toward the 84 missions needed for the Black Trainer Card.
Are there prerequisites for Mission #013?
None
Why is the NPC not showing a mission bubble for Basic Literacy?
Confirm prerequisites (None), post-game status if required, and that you are speaking to Trainer Tips Collector at Dresco Town.