Pokémon Legends Z-A transforms the familiar Kalos region into an urban adventure centered entirely around Lumiose City. You'll navigate through 41 main missions while uncovering the mystery behind Rogue Mega Evolutions that threaten the city's peace. This guide breaks down every mission, battle strategy, and progression tip you need to become the ultimate Z-A Royale champion.
How Main Missions Work in Legends Z-A
The mission structure in Legends Z-A follows a unique blend of linear progression and flexible exploration. You'll tackle missions in sequence until you reach certain branching points where multiple Rogue Mega Pokémon missions become available simultaneously.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Walkthrough: All Story Missions & Side Quests
Here's how the progression flows:
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Your current objectives appear when you press Plus (+) to open the map, then X to view goals. Hold the right analog stick to see target locations.Early Game Missions (1-10)
Getting Started: Missions 1-3
Your adventure begins with Mission 1: Get Your Travel Bag Back! at level 4, where you'll choose your starter Pokémon and learn the basics. Mission 2 introduces the Battle Zone escape mechanics, while Mission 3 opens up Wild Zone 1 and grants access to the Pokédex.
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Mission 3 rewards you with TM Rock Smash, essential for breaking boulders throughout your journey. Don't skip exploring every corner of Wild Zone 1!
Z-A Royale Introduction: Missions 4-5
Mission 4 introduces the core Z-A Royale battle system where you'll earn your first rank advancement to Rank Y. Mission 5 unlocks Side Missions and grants complete map exploration freedom.
The Z-A Royale operates on a day-night cycle:
- Day: Catch Pokémon in Wild Zones
- Night: Battle trainers in Battle Zones
Mid-Game Missions (Missions 6-10)
Rank Advancement Strategy
Missions 6-8 focus on climbing through Rank X, Rank W, and Rank V respectively. Each rank requires defeating increasingly challenging Promotion Match opponents:
- Rank X: Face Zach (Mission 6)
- Rank W: Battle Xavi (Mission 7)
- Rank V: Confront Rintaro (Mission 8)
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From Rank F onwards, every Promotion Match opponent will Mega Evolve their final Pokémon. Always Mega Evolve your chosen Pokémon before their last one appears to avoid timing delays!
The Mystery Deepens: Missions 9-10
Mission 9: Chase That Mysterious Pokémon introduces the central plot mystery, while Mission 10: The Secrets of Mega Evolution sets up the Rogue Mega Pokémon crisis that dominates the mid-game.
Rogue Mega Pokémon Hunts
After Mission 10, you'll encounter your first branching mission structure. The game presents clusters of Rogue Mega Pokémon missions that you can tackle in any order:
First Rogue Cluster (Missions 11-13)
- Mega Slowbro (Psychic/Water type)
- Mega Camerupt (Fire/Ground type)
- Mega Victreebel (Grass/Poison type)
Second Rogue Cluster (Missions 16-18)
- Mega Beedrill (Bug/Poison type)
- Mega Hawlucha (Fighting/Flying type)
- Mega Banette (Ghost type)
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Advanced Progression (Missions 14-30)
Key Promotion Matches
As you advance through higher ranks, you'll face increasingly skilled opponents:
Team Building Strategy
By this point, you should focus on:
- Type diversity across your team
- Mega Evolution stones for your strongest Pokémon
- Status effect management for prolonged battles
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Late Game & Endgame Content (Missions 31-41)
The Final Confrontations
The late game introduces the most challenging Rogue Mega Pokémon:
- Mega Dragonite (Dragon/Flying)
- Mega Tyranitar (Rock/Dark)
- Mega Starmie (Water/Psychic)
Post-Credits Content
After completing Mission 37: Operation Protect Lumiose, you'll unlock endgame content including:
- Mission 39: The Infinite Z-A Royale
- Missions 40-41: The mysterious "One That Gives" and "One That Takes"
Essential Tips for Mission Success
Battle Optimization
- Health items have cooldown timers in real-time battles
- Z-A Royale provides the best XP grinding opportunities
- Stealth catching often works better than weakening Pokémon first
Exploration Secrets
- Some Wild Zones have hidden roof sections accessible via ladders
- Certain Pokémon only appear at night in specific zones
- Colorful Screws can be exchanged for powerful bonuses at Racine Construction
Wild Zone 6 in Pokemon Legends Z-A
Money Management
- Always talk to the man in blue outside Pokémon Centers to recover lost Poké Balls
- Sell Treasure inventory items immediately - they have no other purpose
- Invest in Canari plushes for permanent bonuses
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Unlock fast travel points by visiting cafés and entering Wild Zones. Lumiose City is massive, so efficient travel saves significant time!
Whether you're chasing your first Rogue Mega Pokémon or preparing for the Infinite Z-A Royale, this mission structure provides countless hours of strategic gameplay. Master the timing of Mega Evolutions, explore every rooftop and Wild Zone, and build a team capable of handling any challenge Lumiose City throws your way.