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Mission #018 — Don't Turn Off the Power
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#018
Don't Turn Off the Power
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.
820257C4 0044
8202584C 0001
Mission Rewards
Bottle Cap
Pokémon Unbound v2.1.1 Mission #018 — Don't Turn Off the Power Full Guide
Expanded walkthrough, loot routes, boss counters, and FAQ for Don't Turn Off the Power. Collapsed by default — your emulator stays front and center.
Mission #018 Quick Index — Don't Turn Off the Power
| Mission ID | #018 |
|---|---|
| Title | Don't Turn Off the Power |
| Version | Pokémon Unbound v2.1.1.1 |
| Quest Giver | Young Man |
| Location | Dresco Town |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Core Reward | Bottle Cap |
| Objective | Manually save your game at least 100 times. |
Mission #018 Along-the-Way Hidden Items & Locations
Grab these while you are in Dresco Town for Mission #018:
- 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 Don't Turn Off the Power
Mission #018 Don't Turn Off the Power is issued by Young Man 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 don't turn off the power guide or how to beat mission 018 pokemon unbound usually need confirmation that the quest giver, prerequisites, and reward match their save file version.
Objective: Manually save your game at least 100 times. Look for the thought bubble with three dots (...) above Young Man 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 Bottle Cap. 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 Don't Turn Off the Power in Pokémon Unbound?
Completing Mission #018 awards Bottle Cap. It also counts toward the 84 missions needed for the Black Trainer Card.
Are there prerequisites for Mission #018?
None
Why is the NPC not showing a mission bubble for Don't Turn Off the Power?
Confirm prerequisites (None), post-game status if required, and that you are speaking to Young Man at Dresco Town.