Discover the Secrets of Pokémon Legends: Z-A with Our Complete Guide

Pokémon Legends: Z-A for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 marks a return to the Kalos region from Generation 6.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Lumiose City, players find themselves staying at Hotel Z after what was meant to be a day of sightseeing. During daylight hours, trainers can explore the Wild Zones to capture Pokémon, while the evenings are reserved for intense battles in the Battle Zones. However, disturbances linked to the Rogue Mega Evolutions are troubling the city...

To aid you on this new adventure, we've compiled a walkthrough for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, complete with a list of guides. Be warned that there are some minor spoilers ahead. If you're still undecided about whether this game suits your style, check out our review of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Pokémon Legends Z-A Walkthrough

Pokémon Legends: Z-A features various Main Missions along with additional Side Missions that unlock as you progress through the game. While the Main Missions follow a mostly linear path, you may find opportunities to tackle several of them out of order without impacting the story's flow.

Each Main Mission involves specific goals necessary for progression. To view your current objective, press the Plus (+) button to open the map, then press 'X' for your goals. If you’d like to locate your destination, hold the right analogue stick. The Side Quests you've unlocked will also be displayed here.

Pokémon Legends Z-A Guides List

Explore our extensive guide collection for Pokémon Legends Z-A:

Pokémon:

• Complete Pokédex with Pokémon locations
• Returning Pokémon
• Alpha Pokémon locations
• Best starter Pokémon
• How to hunt Shiny Pokémon

Legendary and Mythical Pokémon:

• How to catch Xerneas, Yveltal, and Zygarde
• How to acquire Diancie and Mewtwo

Evolutions:

• How to achieve all Eeveelutions and Trade Evolutions

Mega Evolutions:

• All Mega Stones and their locations

Wild Zones:

• Locations of all Pokémon in Wild Zones

Pokémon Legends Z-A Tips and Tricks

Enhance your adventure in Pokémon Legends: Z-A with these handy tips:

• Explore roof sections in Wild Zones. Some zones feature elevated areas, accessible through ladders or navigating on rooftops. Check your map to see if there's overlap with buildings.
• Understand Pokémon appearances. Certain Pokémon can only be found at night in specific Wild Zones. Keep track of your encounters using your map for efficiency.