In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Grass-types are even more important than you may think. They may not always hit super hard, but as far as utility, they can be extremely useful. Grappling with common weaknesses (Fire, Flying, Bug), grass-types fulfill roles that many teams depend upon. This article will touch on the best Grass-types available in Legends: Z-A, their stats and how to catch them.
What Makes a Good Grass-Type in Legends Z-A
- Versatility: They can perform supportive moves such as Leech Seed or status moves, in addition to having large damaging moves.
- Durability: Defensive or special defense stats will allow Pokemon to withstand in real-time battles.
- Type coverage: Grass Pokémon with a second typing (like Poison, etc.) helps protect Grass’ weaknesses.
- Access: Pokemon can be caught or evolved into using reasonable methods, without relying on unconfirmed rumors.
Top Grass-Type Pokémon in Legends Z-A
1. Mega Meganium
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Mega Meganium’s stats are as follows: HP 80 / Atk 92 / Def 115 / SpA 143 / SpD 115 / Spe 80. Recommended natures are Bold, Calm and Modest. Recommended moves are Giga Drain, Light Screen, Dazzling Gleam and Reflect.
You’ll start with Chikorita, who evolves into Bayleef, and then into Meganium. You can catch a Chikorita in Wild Zone 20.
You receive Meganiumite from AZ during Main Mission 10. After getting to the end of the storyline, you may purchase it from the Stone Emporium for ₽ 100,000.
2. Mega Venusaur
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Its Grass/Poison typing is incredibly beneficial because of the Poison, which gives extra resistance and coverage.
Mega stats are HP 80/ Atk 100 / Def 123 / SpA 122 / SpD 120 / Speed 80. It is recommended to go with a Modest nature. A recommended moveset is Sleep Powder, Sludge Wave, Giga Drain, and Earth Power.
Bulbasaur appears in Wild Zone 20. Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur to Venusaur (Ivysaur turns into Venusaur at level 32).
The Mega Stone will be granted for defeating a Rogue Mega Venusaur in Main Mission 29. Both the Mega Stones can be obtained from Quasartico Inc. or Stone Emporium, depending on your progression.
3. Mega Chesnaught
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Chesnaught is classified as S-Tier.
It’s statistics total up to: HP 88 / Atk 137 / Def 172 / SpA 74 / SpD 115 / Speed 44. For your nature, an Adamant or Brave is recommended. The recommended moves are: Spiky Shield, Wood Hammer, Thunder Punch and Brick Break.
You will obtain Chespin by completing Side Mission 7. Chespin evolves into Quilladin at level 16, and then into Chesnaught at level 36. Wild Zone 17 will also have Chespin available to catch.
The Chesnaughtite can only be obtained through achieving a reward in the Ranked Battles for Z-A Battle Club.
4. Roserade
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Roserade has a very high Special Attack, which is why it is so good at being a special attacker.
Stats: HP 60 / Atk 70 / Def 65 / SpA 125 / SpD 105 / Speed 90. Recommended natures: Timid and Modest. Recommended movesets are Giga Drain, Toxic Spikes, Spikes and Leech Seed
Budew can be found in Wild Zone 2, as well as some rooftop locations. Budew will evolve into Roselia through high friendship in the daytime and can also be found in Wild Zone 7. Roserade can be found in Wild Zone 20
You will need a Shiny Stone to evolve Roselia into Roserade.
5. Mega Abomasnow
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It is a Grass/Ice type, which is somewhat uncommon with decent overlap. It’s rated as A-Tier.
Stats: HP 90 / Atk 132 / Def 105 / SpA 132 / SpD 105 / Speed 30. The recommended natures are Modest and Calm. Wood Hammer, Blizzard, Leech Seed, Stone Edge are the recommended moves.
Snover can spawn in Wild Zone 12. You can evolve Snover to Abomasnow at level 40.
You can purchase Abomasite in the Stone Emporium for ₽50,000. You must have completed Main Mission 10 to have it available in the store.
6. Leafeon
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It has no secondary type, which is nice for team designs that don’t want one.
Its stats are: HP 65 / Atk 110 / Def 130 / SpA 60 / SpD 65 / Speed 95. The recommended natures are Adamant and Jolly. The suggested moves are Leaf Blade, Swords Dance, Aerial Ace and Leaf Storm.
If you are looking for Leafeon, Eevee is the way to go. Eevee has been confirmed to spawn in Wild Zone 19, and when using a Leaf Stone, you can get Leafeon. Wild Leafeon (including Alpha) also appears in Wild Zone 20.
Conclusion
Although Grass-types in Pokémon Legends: Z-A are not often the most powerful attackers, their utility, longevity, and nifty type advantages make them extremely helpful. Every leaf-type Pokémon offers some kind of value. If you’re looking to create a well-rounded or thematic Grass core, then these are the Pokémon to really consider.
