Unlocking the incredible power of Mega Evolution is a core part of the adventure in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. But tracking down all the required Mega Stones can be a challenge. This definitive guide breaks down every method to build your collection, from spending your hard-earned currency to conquering epic boss battles.
Purchasing Mega Stones with Poké Dollars
Your first stop for powering up your team should be the
Stone Emporium on Vernal Avenue. This distinctive stone building with a purple facade offers a solid selection of Mega Stones from the very beginning of your journey. Be warned: these items come with a hefty price tag, and you won't be able to use them until you've obtained your Mega Ring by defeating the mighty Mega Absol in the "Chase That Mysterious Pokémon!" mission.Here’s a look at what’s for sale and the Poké Dollar cost:
- 50,000 PD:
- Gengarite
- Medichamite
- Abomasite
- Scizorite
- 70,000 PD:
- Garchompite
- Steelixite
- Kangaskhanite
- 100,000 PD:
- Charizardite X
- Charizardite Y
- Blastoisinite
Trading Mega Shards at Quasartico
Once you progress through "The Secrets of Mega Evolution" and defeat the two Dedenne guards, a new vendor becomes available.
Quasartico offers a different currency system, requiring
Mega Shards that you can find by smashing the purple crystal rocks scattered around Lumiose City.The unique aspect of Quasartico's stock is that it expands as you prove your worth by defeating key trainers in the story. Their ace Pokémon's Mega Stone will then be added to the catalog.
Initial Inventory:- Pidgeotite (180 Shards)
- Manectite (180 Shards)
- Houndoominite (180 Shards)
- Audinite (180 Shards)
- Lopunnite (180 Shards)
- Sablenite (180 Shards)
- Sharpedonite (180 Shards)
- Gyaradosite (240 Shards)
- Lucarionite (240 Shards)
- Pinsirite (240 Shards)
- Gardevoirite (240 Shards)
- Galladite (240 Shards)
- Alakazite (360 Shards)
Unlockable Stones (Require Trainer Defeat):- Falinksite (240 Shards) - Defeat Ivor
- Scolipite (240 Shards) - Defeat Corbeau
- Skarmorite (240 Shards) - Defeat Phillipe
- Clefabablite (240 Shards) - Defeat Jacinthe
- Dragalite (240 Shards) - Defeat Lebanne
- Scraftinite (240 Shards) - Defeat Naveen*
- Pyroarite (240 Shards) - Defeat Griselle
- Eelektrossite (240 Shards) - Defeat Canari
- Drampanite (360 Shards) - Defeat Vinnie
- Excadrite (360 Shards) - Defeat Tarragon
- Chandelurite (360 Shards) - Defeat Gwynn
*Note: The Scraftinite may not appear immediately after defeating Naveen; youlikely need to complete the Froslass Rogue Mega Evolution mission first.
Earning Mega Stones Through Story Missions
Thankfully, not every Mega Stone requires grinding for currency. Many of the mostpowerful stones are earned naturally by progressing through the mainstory. These are often rewards for defeating dangerous Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon or are given as gifts by key characters. You cannot miss these, as they are essential for completing the game's narrative.
Key Story Rewards Include:
- Absolite: Earned by defeating Rogue Absol in "Chase That Mysterious Pokémon!"
- Starter Mega Stone: Received from AZ at the start of "The Secrets of Mega Evolution" basedon your chosen starter (Meganiumite, Emboarite, or Feraligite).
- Slowbronite, Victreebelite, Cameruptite: Earned by defeating their respective Rogue Pokémon during "The Secrets of Mega Evolution."
- Beedrilite, Hawluchite, Banetite: Rewards for missions in "A Job for Team MZ."
- Froslassite, Altarianite, Venusaurite: Obtained during "An Invitation from the SBC."
- Dragonitite, Tyranitarite, Starminite: Key rewards from "A Summons from Vinnie."
- Zygarde Cube & Floetite: Reserved for completing the final story mission and achieving 15 wins in the Infinite Royale during the epilogue.
Unlocking Event Mega Stones via Ranked Battles
For competitive trainers, the final set of Mega Stones will be distributed through the Z-A Battle Club's Ranked Battle system. Each season will feature one of the Kalos starter Mega Stones as a reward.
Current Ranked Season Schedule:
- Greninjite: Season 1 (Launch until early November)
- Delphoxite: Season 2 (Starting early November)
- Chesnaughtite: Season 3 (To be announced)
To qualify, you must reach Rank K within the season. The good news is you receive the reward as soon asyou hit that rank; you don't need to maintain it until the season ends.
Ranked matches are fast-paced, 3-minute battles against three other players.To climb the ranks efficiently, focus on these actions:
- Defeating multiple opposing Pokémon without losing your own.
- Being the first player to Mega Evolve.
- Using super-effective moves and defeating Mega-Evolved opponents.
- Quickly gathering items from the battlefield.
Your placement at the end of each match determines your point gain or loss:
- 1st Place: +30 Points
- 2nd Place: +10 Points
- 3rd Place: -10 Points
- 4th Place: -30 Points
With this guide in hand, you're ready to explore every corner of LumioseCity, conquer its toughest challenges, and build the ultimateMega-Evolved team in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Happy hunting
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