Pokemon Legends Z-A Mission 4: Battling in the Z-A Royale Walkthrough
Battling in the Z-A Royale is the fourth mission in Pokemon Legends Z-A. In this mission, you will learn how the Z-A Royale works in the game.
To begin, you first need to complete Mission 3: A New Life in Lumiose City. The final part of that mission requires you to visit Hotel Z. Once inside, you will complete Mission 3 and meet either Trunie or Urbain. For this walkthrough, let’s assume you meet Trunie.
Both of you will sit on the sofas and have a conversation. Afterward, you will receive a notification about a promotional match announcement, revealing your opponent as Trainer Zach. Trunie will then explain what a promotional match is and how you can start your battle with Trainer Zach.
Understanding the Z-A Royale and Promotional Matches
During the conversation, you’ll learn the core concept of the Z-A Royale and how promotional matches work. Here’s a brief explanation:
- A promotional match is a battle you must win to climb the ranks and get promoted.
- To participate, you need to earn the required number of Ticket Points.
- In Zach’s case, you need 1,000 Ticket Points to obtain the Challenger’s Ticket.
- Once you have the required Ticket Points, you can start your promotional match.
After the conversation concludes, Trunie will leave and tell you to find her when you’re ready to head out at night. This marks the beginning of the Battling in the Z-A Royale mission.
Starting the Mission
Once gameplay resumes, exit the hotel and head to the courtyard where you’ll find Trunie. Speak with her, and she’ll ask, “Feeling ready to brave the Z-A Royale?” Respond with “Ready as I’ll ever be!” to progress the mission.
Objective: Earn Ticket Points by Battling Trainers
To earn Ticket Points, you first need to head to a battle zone. These zones are easy to identify on the map as they have glowing red boundaries. If you walk straight out of the hotel compound, you will find a battle zone immediately to your left.
Inside the battle zone:
- If any other Trainer spots you, a battle will automatically begin.
- To earn the required 1,000 Ticket Points, you need to secure three victories.
- After each win, return to Trunie to heal your Pokémon.
Proceed forward in the battle zone until you find Lida. Speak with her to learn about sneaking up on opponents and striking first to gain the upper hand in battle.
Here’s a quick tip:
- Press the left stick button to crouch and hide behind objects. This allows you to approach opposing Trainers quietly and launch the first attack.
Once you’ve achieved three victories, you’ll earn 1,000 Ticket Points.
Healing and Preparing for the Promotional Match
After earning enough Ticket Points, meet up with Trunie at the nearby Pokémon Center. Heal your Pokémon there to prepare for the upcoming battle.
When you’re ready, head to the taxi lot just down the street.
Find Zach at the Taxi Lot for Your Promotional Match
Upon reaching the taxi lot, interact with Trunie. After a short cutscene, your promotional battle with Zach will begin. Zach will use the following Pokémon:
- Slowpoke
- Pidgey
- Pikachu
By this stage, you should have a few Pokémon in your team, so swap between them to counter Zach’s lineup effectively. Defeat all three of his Pokémon to win the match.
Once you defeat Zach, you will be promoted to Y Rank, followed by a cutscene. After it ends, you will have successfully completed Mission 4: Battling in the Z-A Royale.
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