Pokémon Legends: Z-A Walkthrough – Full Mission List, Tips and Guides

Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 returns players to the Kalos region, reimagined through the neon-lit heart of Lumiose City. After a simple sightseeing trip turns into a far longer stay, you settle into Hotel Z—but something strange is happening across the city. Daytime means exploring Wild Zones to catch Pokémon, while night shifts you into intense battles across dedicated Battle Zones. All the while, mysterious Rogue Mega Evolutions begin to appear… and uncovering the truth behind them becomes your ultimate goal.

Below is a complete walkthrough and mission order for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, along with tips and guides to help you progress through this new Kalos adventure. Mild spoilers ahead.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Walkthrough – Full Main Mission Order

The story progresses through Main Missions, with optional Side Missions unlocking as you advance. While most missions follow a linear order, several sections allow you to tackle Rogue Mega Pokémon in any sequence you prefer.

Main Mission Order (with branching sections)

1. Get Your Travel Bag Back!

2. Escape from the Battle Zone!

3. A New Life in Lumiose City

4. Battling in the Z-A Royale

   • Promotion Match – Zach

5. The City in the Shadow of Prism Tower

   • How to get Pikachu

6. Reaching Rank X

   • Promotion Match – Yvon

7. Reaching Rank W

   • Promotion Match – Xavi

8. Reaching Rank V

   • Promotion Match – Rintaro

9. Chase That Mysterious Pokémon

10. The Secrets of Mega Evolution

Complete These in Any Order:

11. A Rogue Mega Slowbro

12. A Rogue Mega Camerupt

13. A Rogue Mega Victreebel

Return to Mission 10 → continue story flow.

14. Reaching Rank E

• Canari’s Quiz Whiz Contest

• Promotion Match – Canari

15. A Job for Team MZ!

Any Order:

16. A Rogue Mega Beedrill

17. A Rogue Mega Hawlucha

18. A Rogue Mega Banette

Return to complete Mission 15.

19. Reaching Rank D

• How to get Ice Beam for the Clawitzer fountain

• Promotion Match – Ivor

20. A Request from the Rust Syndicate

Any Order:

21. A Rogue Mega Mawile

22. A Rogue Mega Barbaracle

23. A Rogue Mega Ampharos

Finish Mission 20.

24. Reaching Rank C

• Promotion Match – Corbeau

25. A Showdown on the Battle Court

26. An Invitation from the SBC

Any Order:

27. A Rogue Mega Froslass

28. A Rogue Mega Altaria

29. A Rogue Mega Venusaur

Return to finish Mission 26.

30. Reaching Rank B

• Promotion Match – Jacinthe

31. A Summons from Vinnie

Any Order:

32. A Rogue Mega Dragonite

33. A Rogue Mega Tyranitar

34. A Rogue Mega Starmie

Return to finish Mission 31.

35. Reaching Rank A

• Promotion Match – Grisham

36. Prism Tower’s Dark Turn

37. Operation Protect Lumiose

→ Credits roll.
You have now reached the post-game.

Pokémon Legends Z-A Post-Game Missions

38. The Future of Lumiose City

39. The Infinite Z-A Royale

After winning your first Reward Match:

40. The One That Gives – Xerneas

41. The One That Takes – Yveltal

Return to Hotel Z → defeat Lysandre.

42. To Keep the World in Balance

• Catch Zygarde

Post-Game Complete!

You can now unlock the Side Mission “Shine Bright Like a Gemstone” to add Diancie to your Pokédex. More story content arrives in the upcoming Mega Dimension DLC.