Discover how to get the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa in Pokémon Legends: Z-A! Follow our guide to complete missions, find the Prison Bottle, and battle Hoopa Unbound.
Alright, so you're looking to add the super cool Hoopa to your team in Pokémon Legends: Z-A? It's definitely a bit of a scavenger hunt, but totally doable! Think of it like this: you can't just waltz up to Hoopa; you gotta prove you're ready for its power first.
Walkthrough
- 1First things first, you need to have completed the postgame DLC mission that lets you catch Rayquaza. You also need to have finished Main Mission 39, The Infinite Z-A Royale. This one requires you to win 15 reward matches, so get ready for some battles!
- 2Once those big missions are out of the way, make your way to Hotel Z. Look for Urbain or Taunie chilling in front of Ansha’s donut stall. Chat with them – they'll hand over the handy Prison Bottle and give you Side Mission 196, titled “The Djinn Unbound.”
- 3Now, keep an eye out for a 5-star Hyperspace portal. It'll pop up in an isolated spot within Bleu Sector 8, specifically southwest of Wild Zone 16. If you're having trouble finding it, there's a holovator on the south side of Bleu Sector 8 that can get you up to the rooftops where the portal is often found.
- 4To actually enter the portal, you'll need a 5-star donut. Once you've got that, use it on the portal.
- 5Inside, get ready for a serious challenge: you'll face a Level 200 Hoopa in its Unbound form. Remember, in this form, it's a Psychic and Dark type, not its usual Psychic and Ghost. Your best bet here is using Bug-type moves, as they'll hit Hoopa for a massive 4x damage!
- 6After you manage to defeat this powerful Hoopa, it'll decide to join your team, but it'll be in its Confined form.
- 7Good news! The Prison Bottle you got earlier is your key to switching Hoopa between its Confined and Unbound forms whenever you want. Just use the item from your key items menu. It's totally safe... probably.
Tips
- Focus on Bug-type moves when battling Hoopa Unbound. Seriously, that 4x damage bonus is your best friend here.
- Make sure your Pokémon are at a high enough level. A Level 200 opponent isn't a joke, so bring your A-game!
- Don't forget to use the Prison Bottle after you catch Hoopa to explore both of its forms.
- Hoopa (Confined Form)
- The ability to switch Hoopa between Confined and Unbound forms using the Prison Bottle.
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