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How to Catch Zeraora
Pokémon Legends: Z-A

How to Catch Zeraora

Learn the step-by-step process to catch the Mythical Pokémon Zeraora in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, including required side missions and item trades.

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Learn the step-by-step process to catch the Mythical Pokémon Zeraora in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, including required side missions and item trades.

Alright, so you're looking to snag Zeraora in Pokémon Legends: Z-A? This one's a bit of a puzzle, not just a straight-up encounter. You'll need to have made some serious progress first.

Walkthrough
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    First things first, you absolutely MUST have completed the postgame DLC mission called “The Greatest Gift.” This is the one where you get to catch Rayquaza. If you haven't done that yet, go do it!
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    Next, you need to complete two specific Side Missions: EX1 “Shine Bright like a Gemstone” and EX2 “Project M.” You'll only get these after you've claimed the Diancite, Mewtwonite X, and Mewtwonite Y from Mystery Gift. Make sure you've got those claimed!
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    Now, head over to Racine Construction and go inside. Find Tarragon and buy one Canari Bread. Just a heads-up, you can only buy one of these per day, so plan accordingly.
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    With your Canari Bread in hand, make your way to the roof of Vert Sector 3. You'll find a Holovator to the south, which is east of Wild Zone 2. On that rooftop, there's a boy waiting. Trade him your Canari Bread for some Popping Candy.
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    Take that Popping Candy to Ansha, who you'll find at the reception of Hotel Z. She'll give you a recipe for the Plasma-Glazed Donut.
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    To make this donut, you'll need a specific mix of berries that add up to: 40 Sweet, 200 Spicy, 400 Sour, 280 Bitter, and 40 Fresh.
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    You can get the berries needed from 4-star and 5-star Hyperspace portals. For example, a good combo is Hyper Kasib Berry x4, Hyper Chilan Berry x3, and Hyper Babiri Berry x1.
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    Once you've successfully crafted the donut, you'll get a call from Emma. This kicks off Side Mission EX3, which is called “Raging Lightning.”
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    Head over to the Vert Pokémon Center, which is east of Hotel Z, and then make your way to Emma. When you're all set and ready, use the Plasma-Glazed Donut. This will open up a yellow Hyperspace portal for you.
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    Step into the portal, and inside, you'll face a Level 200 Mega Zeraora. It's a pure Electric type, so bringing along some strong Ground-type Pokémon will be your best bet. Honestly, compared to some of the other legendaries you've faced, like Rayquaza, this fight should feel a bit more manageable.
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    If you manage to defeat it, congratulations! You'll be able to catch Zeraora and you'll also get its Zeraorite mega stone. And that's how you wrap up this mission!
Tips
  • Make sure you have completed the prerequisite missions before attempting to get the Canari Bread.
  • The berry combinations for the Plasma-Glazed Donut can be tricky; keep an eye on the required stats (Sweet, Spicy, Sour, Bitter, Fresh) and experiment with berries from Hyperspace portals.
  • For the Zeraora battle, prioritize Ground-type Pokémon to exploit its Electric weakness.
  • Catchable Zeraora
  • Zeraorite mega stone

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