A strange imitation Pokémon has surfaced in Lumiose City’s shadows, mimicking trainers with uncanny precision. Side Mission 144 challenges you to uncover its identity and prove who’s the real original.
Where to find the bench in Side Mission 144
From the Magenta Plaza Pokémon Center in Magenta Sector 1, go south through the archway into a small courtyard and climb the ladder in the southwestern corner to reach the rooftops. Head southeast to find two benches separated by potted plants; interact with the one on the right. For the photo angle, turn around, climb the slanted roof behind, break Mega Crystals blocking the next ladder, and ascend to stand between the second and third bushes along the railing overlooking the bench.
The bench is actually really close to where the quest-giving woman is already sitting.
You’ll want to enter the small plaza south of the nearby Pokémon Center in Magenta Sector 1.
In there, you’ll find a ladder. Take it up and follow the path to the left to see the iconic bench. Interact with it and a cutscene will play.
Next, she’ll ask you to take a photo of her just like Canari’s photo, but it’s not a literal photo-mode picture. Rather, you’ll need to head south from the bench to climb higher up the roof. You’ll need to climb up a small ledge, break some Mega Shards, and then climb up a ladder.
Then, you’ll be able to find a spot along the railing overlooking the bench, which will have a “take a photo” prompt. Press A to trigger another cutscene and finish the quest.
Where to start Side Mission 144 in Magenta Sector 1
To start Side Mission 144 “Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery” in Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Magenta Sector 1, head to the Magenta Plaza Pokémon Center. From there, go directly west (or slightly south in some descriptions) to find the NPC Sasse standing next to her Manectric, just below Wild Zone 7-this spots an exclamation mark on the map once unlocked after Hyperspace Mission 3 or 4.
How do I reach the rooftop bench from Magenta Plaza step by step
From Magenta Plaza Pokémon Center in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, follow these steps to reach the rooftop bench for Side Mission 144.
Step-by-Step Directions
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Exit the Pokémon Center and head directly south into the small plaza or alleyway ahead-this is still in Magenta Sector 1, just below Wild Zone 7.
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Look for a ladder in the southwestern corner of the plaza (near a tunnel entrance if visib
