Request 53: Octillery's Ink

Complete Request 53: Octillery's Ink in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Catch an ink-using Octillery in the Cobalt Coastlands for Tsumugi.

The vast oceans of Hisui hold many secrets, and some Pokémon possess unique abilities that can be surprisingly useful. Request 53, "Octillery's Ink," focuses on the distinctive ink produced by Octillery, a Pokémon known for its strategic use of this substance. This quest involves a bit of detective work and understanding the properties of this aquatic Pokémon's ink.

To start Request 53, "Octillery's Ink," you'll need to find Tsumugi, a researcher who is studying the properties of Pokémon ink. She can be found in the Crimson Mirelands. Tsumugi is particularly interested in the ink produced by Octillery, as she believes it has special qualities. She will ask you to bring her an Octillery that has recently used its ink.

Where to Find Octillery:

• Octillery can be found in the Cobalt Coastlands.
• Look for them in the near-shore areas, particularly around Lunker's Lair and Springleaf Field.
• They are often found in the water, so you may need to use a Pokémon that can swim or dive to reach them.

The challenge here is not just catching an Octillery, but catching one that has recently used its ink. This means you'll likely need to engage in a battle with an Octillery and observe its moves. If an Octillery uses its ink-based attack, such as "Ink" or "Octazooka," you'll want to try and catch it shortly after.

Strategy for Catching an Ink-Using Octillery:

• Find an Octillery in its natural habitat.
• Initiate a battle.
• Observe its moves. If it uses an ink-based attack, try to weaken it and catch it.
• If it doesn't use ink, you may need to try a different Octillery or re-engage.
• Alternatively, you can try to use moves that might provoke it to use ink, though this is less reliable.

Once you have successfully caught an Octillery that has recently used its ink, return to Tsumugi in the Crimson Mirelands. She will be delighted with your findings and will reward you for your efforts.

Quest Steps:

1. Speak with Tsumugi in the Crimson Mirelands.
2. Travel to the Cobalt Coastlands.
3. Locate and battle an Octillery.
4. Catch an Octillery that has recently used its ink.
5. Return to Tsumugi with the Octillery.
6. Receive your reward.

The reward for completing this request is usually a set of Sticky Barb items, which can be useful for inflicting damage on opponents when they switch out.