POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A / GUIDES
Guides
Detailed walkthroughs for gameplay, captures and progression.
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GuidesBeginner guide: your first hours
A clear route from arriving in Lumiose City to catching, moving and learning the Z-A Royale.
GuidesCombat: movement, targeting and cooldowns
How real-time Pokémon combat works and how to make every move count.
GuidesCatching Pokémon in wild zones
Approach quietly, weaken a target and throw with better timing.
GuidesWhich starter should you choose?
A practical comparison of Chikorita, Tepig and Totodile without pretending one is best for everybody.
GuidesZ-A Royale: rank Z to rank A
Understand battle zones, ticket points and promotion matches.
GuidesMega Evolution and Mega Stones
When megaevolution becomes useful and what you need to activate it.
GuidesMega Dimension DLC: how it works
What the postgame expansion adds and when its story begins.
GuidesPokémon HOME transfer rules
How transfers connect to Z-A and what compatibility caveats mean.
GuidesBuild a balanced six-Pokémon party
Design a team around matchups, movement and reliable attacks.
GuidesPostgame checklist after the credits
A spoiler-light roadmap for collectors and challengers.
GuidesAlpha Pokémon: how to prepare
Approach tougher overworld encounters with a survival plan.
GuidesSide missions and how to prioritize them
Use side quests to learn the city and expand what your team can do.
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