Why isn't Dropped Item in B2W2 appearing?

Question

I’d like to start the Yancy/Curtis sidequest but the dropped item (the X-transceiver) does not show up in Nimbasa City. It isn’t in my bag either. Why is it not appearing, and is there a way to get it to show up?
Picture proof, if you really need it:
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(I’m fairly sure I already posted a question similar to this, but I included pictures here.)

Comments

Maybe you have to complete a certain event first?

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Have you defeated the gym?

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You don't have to defeat the gym first, I got the item before I defeated Elesa

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I defeated all the gyms and the elite 4.

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Check if you can call Curtis in your x-transceiver — try seeing if you can do that in the specific spots too. If that does not work then IDK. When was the last time you played? You may have forgotten doing the quest or something.

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I went to several of the specific call spots and tried to call Curtis, but it didn’t work. I’ve been playing it a lot recently - and I’m positive that I’ve never picked up the dropped item.

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I have never heard of this glitch. Try searching through your boes to see if you ahve any of the pokemon Curtis give you

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Sorry for the very late reply, but I don’t see any Pokémon from Curtis in my boxes. Could it really be a glitch?

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Could be, but sometimes these older games will just misbehave for a while before going back to normal, like that glitch with the Join Avenue shops. If this isn't it, you may want to check Nimbassa City's park and see if Yancy/Curtis is there to trade. If not, look around for the Dropped Item. If that doesn't work, then I've got nothing...

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Is the cartridge legitimate?

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Nothing about the Dropped Item appears on Bulbapedia's lists of Gen V glitches, and we haven't confirmed if the cartridge is legitimate. Can we close this question under a lack of information?

Answer 1

A glitch of this caliber has not been listed on Bulbapedia's list of glitches, so the most likely answer is either an illegitimate cartridge or poor memory. A few troubleshooting tips:

1. Ensure the Dropped Item isn't in your bag
2. Check that Yancy/Curtis isn't at the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel
3. Check the tiles that initiate a call and see if any activate
4. Check your boxes for any Pokémon with their OT

If your problem isn't resolved after these, you're likely playing a fake copy of the game. Either that or you've discovered an obscure glitch that will have several niche video essays on YouTube when it's finally uncovered in fifteen years.