Fairy-type Pokémon offer many useful abilities and characteristics that make them a strong choice in both PvE and PvP environments. While the number of Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A is limited compared to the entire franchise, there are a few notable ones in this game that provide players a unique option in both Story Mode and Competitive Play. In this article, we review those Pokémon as well as where you can find them during your journey through the game.
Top Fairy-Type Pokémons in Legends Z-A
Xerneas
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How to Get:
- To catch Xerneas, you must first complete the main story and win one round of the Infinite Z-A Royale. Afterward, go to the Pokémon Research Lab and speak to Mable to start “The One That Gives” mission, which requires defeating three Alpha Pokémon in Wild Zones 3, 5 and 9. Once those are defeated, return to Mable and she will direct you to Wild Zone 11, where Xerneas will appear and you can initiate the battle.
- If you fail to capture it, the mission will not progress so you can retry as many times as you like until you catch it. If you want to postpone the capture, just leave and return to Wild Zone 11 when you’re ready.
Mega Stats: HP 126 / Atk 131 / Def 95 / SpA 131 / SpD 98 / Speed 99.
Recommended Build:
- Nature: Modest or Timid
- Moveset: Moonblast, Geomancy, Close Combat and Flash Cannon.
Florges
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How to Get:
- You can catch the different colors of Flabebe in various locations throughout Lumiose City. The Red Flower Flabebe is common in Wild Area 1, 3 and Vert Street. The Yellow Flower variant Grassy areas of Vert Street, or on the rooftops in Rouge Sector 5. The Orange Flower is near Wild Area 6 rooftops. The Blue Flower is found on rooftops between Wild Areas 3 and 4. The White Flower is in Vert Sector 3, often in a courtyard.
- You can catch Florges in Wild Zone 16 during the day.
Mega Stats: HP 78 / Atk 65 / Def 68 / SpA 112 / SpD 154 / Speed 75.
Recommended Build:
- Nature: Bold or Calm
- Moveset: Moonblast, Energy Ball, Calm Mind, and Dazzling Gleam.
Mega Gardevoir
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How to Get:
- You can get Ralts in Pokémon Legends: Z-A by catching it in a grassy courtyard in Vert Sector 4, near the Café Classe in Lumiose City. Both male and female Kirlia will evolve into Gardevoir at level 30.
- You can get Mega Gardevoir in Pokémon Legends: Z-A by obtaining the Gardevoirite Mega Stone, which can be acquired either through an early Mystery Gift or by purchasing it with Mega Shards. To access the Mega Stone through a Mystery Gift, you need to progress the story until the “Mystery Gift” feature becomes available, then select “Get Gift via Internet” and claim the Ralts gift. Alternatively, you can find it for sale at Quasartico Inc. for 240 Mega Shards.
Mega Stats: HP 68 / Atk 85 / Def 65 / SpA 165 / SpD 135 / Speed 100
Recommended Build:
- Nature: Modest or Timid
- Moveset: Moonblast, Thunderbolt and Psyshock for consistent STAB and coverage, with Calm Mind or another coverage move like Mystical Fire as the fourth slot.
Sylveon
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How to Get:
- You can obtain Sylveon by evolving an Eevee with high friendship that knows a fairy-type move. Sylveon can also be found as a rare, post-game Alpha Pokémon in Wild Zone 20.
- You can catch an Eevee early on a rooftop in Blue Sector 7, accessible after main mission five by climbing scaffolding. Another option is the grassy area of Vert Sector 9 near the Pokémon Center.
Mega Stats: HP 95 / Atk 65 / Def 65 / SpA 110 / SpD 130 / Speed 60
Recommended Build:
- Nature: Modest or Quiet
- Moveset: Hyper Voice, Mystical Fire, Moonblast for heavy firepower. Psychic or Draining Kiss for coverage, along with Protect for support.
Mega Clefable
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How to Get:
- Cleffa can be found on the roof of the building east of Rouge Sector 5, accessed by riding the holovator. This is found north of Lumiose City, west of Wild Zone 4.
- Clefablite can be acquired by exchanging 240 Mega Shards in the Quasartico Inc. headquarters.
Mega Stats: HP 95 / Atk 80 / Def 93 / SpA 135 / SpD 110 / Speed 70
Recommended Build:
- Nature: Bold or Calm
- Moveset: Moonblast, Mystical Fire, Calm Mind and Ice Beam or Thunderbolt
Mega Mawile
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Where to find:
- Mawile can be found in Wild Zone 9 after Main Mission 10 and Wild Zone 17 after Main Mission 24.
- To Mega evolve Mawile, you will require Mawilite which can be obtained at Quasartico Inc by trading Mega Shards (the same method as other Megas).
Stats (Base & Mega): HP 50 / Atk 147 / Def 125 / SpA 55 / SpD 95 / Speed 50.
Suggested Build:
- Nature: Impish or Careful.
- Moveset: Iron Head (Steel STAB), Play Rough (Fairy STAB & great coverage), Sucker Punch (prioritize in lower speeds), Swords Dance (increase Attack), Dynamic Punch and Ice Fang are great options.
Conclusion
The usefulness of Fairy types in Pokémon Legends Z-A offers an array of unique opportunities to explore for players engaged in various stages of progression. While there are several Fairy Types to choose from when building your team, this list of Pokémons represents the best options out of all available Fairy Types. All of these Fairy Types provide you with excellent coverage and possibilities within the Pokémon Legends Z-A universe.
