Pokémon Rejuvenation Ancient Teachings: Locations, Evolutions, and Best Uses

Find Pokémon Rejuvenation Ancient Teachings, learn which Hisuian evolutions they unlock, and avoid missing limited copies.

Why Ancient Teachings Matter in Pokémon Rejuvenation

A single Pokémon Rejuvenation Ancient Teachings item can completely change how you build your team. Rather than being flavor text or a valuable item to sell, Pokémon Rejuvenation Ancient Teachings is a consumable evolution item used to obtain specific Hisuian forms that may offer different typings, abilities, moves, and battle roles.

For players planning a long-term story team, these books are especially important because they are limited. Community reports for Version 13.5.6 indicate that only four copies are available in a normal playthrough, and at least two can be missed depending on quest progress.

Ancient Teachings is described as an old book focused on swordsmanship, archery, and necromancy—a fitting theme for the three Pokémon it affects. It evolves Dartrix, Quilava, and Dewott into their Hisuian final evolutions:

Base Pokémon	Result of Using Ancient Teachings	Hisuian Evolution	General Battle Identity
Dartrix	Evolves immediately	Hisuian Decidueye	Physical Fighting-type attacker
Quilava	Evolves immediately	Hisuian Typhlosion	Special Fire/Ghost attacker
Dewott	Evolves immediately	Hisuian Samurott	Physical Water/Dark attacker

The item is consumed once used. In practical terms, every decision matters: use one book on a team member, and that copy is gone permanently.

For broader context on the Hisui region and its regional forms, see the official Pokémon Legends: Arceus overview from Pokémon, which introduced these distinct evolutions to the wider series.

Pokémon Rejuvenation Ancient Teachings Effects and Evolution Rules

The core mechanic is simple: use Ancient Teachings on an eligible middle-stage starter evolution. You do not need to level Dartrix, Quilava, or Dewott to a particular level after obtaining the item. Instead, the book directly triggers the relevant Hisuian evolution.

However, the simplicity of the item can be misleading. Before using a copy, make sure you are evolving the Pokémon you actually want. The evolution consumes the book, so there is no undo button.

Item Detail	What It Means for Players
Item category	Evolution item / general item
Eligible Pokémon	Dartrix, Quilava, and Dewott
Item behavior	Evolves one eligible Pokémon when used
Reusable?	No; it is consumed after one evolution
Purchase availability	Not normally purchasable
Listed sell value	1,050 Poké Dollars
Recommended action	Keep it; selling is rarely worthwhile

How to use Ancient Teachings safely

Before activating Pokémon Rejuvenation Ancient Teachings, follow this checklist:

Confirm the Pokémon is the correct species and evolution stage.
Check its nature, ability, moves, and overall team role.
Save the game in a separate slot if you are uncertain.
Open the Bag and locate Ancient Teachings in the appropriate item pocket.
Select “Use,” then choose Dartrix, Quilava, or Dewott.
Verify the new typing and move options after evolution.

Saving first is not an exploit—it is a sensible way to avoid regret in a long RPG. A player may initially choose Hisuian Typhlosion for its Ghost coverage, then later realize their roster already has several special attackers. A backup save gives you room to reassess without losing a rare item.

All Known Ancient Teachings Locations

According to community-maintained item documentation for Version 13.5.6, there are four known Pokémon Rejuvenation Ancient Teachings copies. Two are tied to progress conditions that can make them permanently unavailable if you move through the story without completing the required content.

Because fan-game locations and quest triggers can shift between updates, treat the following as a Version 13.5.6 reference. Community reports are useful for route planning, but always check your current game version and save state before assuming an item remains obtainable.

Location	Requirement or Trigger	Missable?	Planning Priority
Goldenleaf Town	Complete Mr. Luck’s quest before reaching the town	Yes	Very high
V.G.C.R. Lab	Explore the lab area	No missable warning reported	High
Hidden Library	Complete the Hidden Library 3 quest sequence	Yes, if HL3 is not completed	Very high
Celgearn Manufactory	Explore the manufactory area	No missable warning reported	High

1. Goldenleaf Town: the early missable copy

The Goldenleaf Town book has one of the strictest conditions. Player experience indicates you must finish Mr. Luck’s quest before arriving in Goldenleaf Town. If you reach the town first, that opportunity may be lost.

This is the kind of missable that catches completionists off guard because it is tied to the order of story events rather than a hard-to-see item ball. If you are still before Goldenleaf, pause your main-story progress and review unfinished side quests.

2. V.G.C.R. Lab: search before advancing

The V.G.C.R. Lab contains another Ancient Teachings copy. Although community reports do not flag this one with the same missable condition as Goldenleaf or Hidden Library, you should still thoroughly explore the area while you have access.

Use a simple exploration routine:

Exploration Step	Why It Helps
Check every side room	Important items are often placed away from the critical path
Talk to NPCs twice	Dialogue can hint at side objectives or interactable areas
Revisit blocked-looking paths	Story progress may unlock previously inaccessible routes
Inspect after major events	Maps can change after battles, quests, or plot scenes
Keep a notes list	Prevents you from forgetting locations to revisit

3. Hidden Library: finish Hidden Library 3

Another copy is available during the Hidden Library 3 quest. Community reports warn that this book can be missed if the HL3 content is not completed, making it a priority for anyone building around a Hisuian starter evolution.

Do not assume that an optional quest can be ignored forever. In Pokémon Rejuvenation, side content can contain meaningful rewards, and Ancient Teachings is a prime example of a small item with major team-building consequences.

4. Celgearn Manufactory: a later exploration reward

The Celgearn Manufactory holds the fourth known book. This provides an important safety net if you missed one earlier copy, but it should not be treated as a replacement for careful quest management. With only four total copies reported in Version 13.5.6, every missed item reduces your flexibility.

Which Hisuian Evolution Should You Choose?

There is no universally best use for Pokémon Rejuvenation Ancient Teachings. The right evolution depends on your existing team, whether you prefer physical or special offense, and which weaknesses you need to cover.

The table below offers a practical comparison rather than declaring a single winner.

Evolution	Typing	Best For	Potential Team Value	Consider Before Choosing
Hisuian Decidueye	Grass/Fighting	Physical offense and Rock, Dark, or Normal coverage	Adds Fighting utility without using a pure Fighting Pokémon	Shares Grass weaknesses and may overlap with other physical attackers
Hisuian Typhlosion	Fire/Ghost	Special damage and Ghost-type pressure	Useful for teams needing Fire coverage plus a Ghost option	Watch for existing Fire, Ghost, or special-attacker overlap
Hisuian Samurott	Water/Dark	Physical Water coverage and Dark-type utility	Can help against Psychic- and Ghost-focused opponents	Consider whether your team already relies heavily on Water types

Best choice by roster need

Use this quick ranking framework when you have multiple candidates but only one book available.

If Your Team Needs…	Strong Ancient Teachings Candidate	Reason
A special attacker	Hisuian Typhlosion	Its Fire/Ghost profile favors special offensive team structures
A physical Grass-type	Hisuian Decidueye	It brings a more aggressive Grass role with Fighting coverage
Water coverage plus Dark utility	Hisuian Samurott	It combines two valuable offensive typings
Help against Psychic types	Hisuian Samurott	Dark typing is a direct strategic asset
Help against Normal or Dark types	Hisuian Decidueye	Fighting typing offers useful offensive pressure
An answer to Grass and Bug threats	Hisuian Typhlosion	Fire typing provides natural offensive coverage

A good rule is to prioritize coverage over favorites when your team is struggling. For example, if your party already has a strong Water-type and a Dark-type, Hisuian Samurott may be redundant even if Dewott is one of your favorite Pokémon. Conversely, if your team lacks a reliable Ghost-type attacker, Quilava may become the better investment.

Avoid These Ancient Teachings Mistakes

Rare evolution items reward planning. The most common errors are not mechanical—they are decisions made too quickly.

Mistake	Why It Hurts	Better Approach
Selling the item for 1,050	The cash is minor compared with a limited evolution item	Store every copy until you have chosen a team plan
Using it immediately	You may later catch or obtain a better candidate	Wait until your roster is more established
Ignoring side quests	Two known copies have missable conditions	Complete Mr. Luck and Hidden Library 3 content promptly
Forgetting to save	A mistaken evolution can waste a book	Make a manual backup save before use
Choosing by type alone	Roles, moves, and team overlap matter too	Compare physical/special balance and shared weaknesses
Assuming there are unlimited copies	Only four are reported for Version 13.5.6	Treat each copy as a strategic resource

Here is a useful decision process for your next book:

Step 1: Count how many physical and special attackers your party uses.
Step 2: Identify repeated types, such as two Water-types or two Fire-types.
Step 3: Review the next major battles or difficult trainers you expect to face.
Step 4: Choose the Hisuian evolution that fills the largest coverage gap.
Step 5: Save, evolve, and immediately review the Pokémon’s new moves and stats.

For many players, holding at least one spare Ancient Teachings until late-game team plans are clear is the safest strategy. This is especially true if you are unsure whether a future encounter, gift Pokémon, or rotation member will change your lineup.

FAQ: Pokémon Rejuvenation Ancient Teachings

How many Pokémon Rejuvenation Ancient Teachings are available?

Community reports for Pokémon Rejuvenation Version 13.5.6 list four available Ancient Teachings items. Two of those are tied to potentially missable quest or progress conditions, so completion-focused players should plan ahead.

Which Pokémon can use Ancient Teachings?

Ancient Teachings can be used on Dartrix, Quilava, and Dewott. Each evolves into its corresponding Hisuian final form: Hisuian Decidueye, Hisuian Typhlosion, or Hisuian Samurott.

Is Pokémon Rejuvenation Ancient Teachings reusable?

No. Each Pokémon Rejuvenation Ancient Teachings book is consumed after it evolves one eligible Pokémon. Save before using it, especially if you are deciding between multiple team members.

Can you buy Ancient Teachings in Pokémon Rejuvenation?

No regular purchase source is listed in the available community item data. Although the item has a sell value of 1,050, selling it is generally a poor trade because the book is a limited evolution resource.