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Memories of the Bamboo Forest (LC)
Detective Pikachu Returns

Memories of the Bamboo Forest (LC)

Complete Detective Pikachu Returns walkthrough for the Memories of the Bamboo Forest case, detailing how to stop Vikavolt and Heracross, find Meowth's brooch, and more.

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Complete Detective Pikachu Returns walkthrough for the Memories of the Bamboo Forest case, detailing how to stop Vikavolt and Heracross, find Meowth's brooch, and more.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Stop Vikavolt and Heracross: Near the start, you'll see the Pokémon fighting. Find someone with a Sylveon to ask for assistance.
  2. 2
    Find Meowth's brooch: Locate a Meowth near a shop. It needs its brooch, which can be found in the forest near water. Return it to Meowth, then speak to the Ceramics Shop owner.
  3. 3
    Bring curry for Gumshoos: Find a Gumshoos near the curry shop. The owner is sold out, so find the person shown in the image to get curry, then return it to Gumshoos.
  4. 4
    Find the scattered Bellossom: Interact with the Bellossom. The first is near the start, and the second is on the other side of your initial entry point.
  5. 5
    Take the quiz professor's Pokémon quiz: The Quiz Professor is on the other side of Bamboo Borough.
    Question #1: What Pokémon bites and eats anything it comes across? Answer: Deino.
    Question #2: What sharp-eyed Pokémon keeps watch from above for anyone suspicious? Answer: Noctowl (found perched on a sign in the Bamboo forest).
    Question #3: What agile Pokémon has leaves growing on its arms and head? Answer: Grovyle (found on the west end of the Bamboo forest).
  6. 6
    Find a sweet Berry for Skwovet: Skwovet is on a bench in front of the curry shop. Once you can access the forest, find the berry at a tree near Mimikyu. Return it to Skwovet.
  7. 7
    Find the lost Dreepy: Interact with Drakloak to start. The Dreepy is in the west area of the forest.
  8. 8
    Find the elusive Pokémon: Find a Pokémon Researcher in the forest. Head all the way west and up past Grovyle. Follow the path to the right at the top.
  9. 9
    Find the Pokémon that beautifully cut down the bamboo: Find Pawniard. Head west from Pawniard to encounter Sirfetch'd. Interact with Sirfetch'd, then interact with Pawniard.
  10. 10
    Bring food to the hungry Yamper: Find Yamper near some rocks. Go to the pizzeria and talk with the manager. Once you get the cheese, return to Yamper.
  11. 11
    How can Mimikyu's disguise be fixed?: East of Noctowl, find Mimikyu. Interact with it, then go to the souvenir shop owner. Get a mirror from him and lend it to Mimikyu.
Tips
  • Remember to return to NPCs after completing their requests.
  • Pay attention to the specific locations mentioned for each objective, especially within the Bamboo forest.

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