In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the unique appeal of Poison-type Pokémon lies in their ability to inflict status conditions and in their diverse attacks with strong type advantages. Most notably, Poison types are effective against both Grass and Fairy-type Pokémon. Within this large category of Poison types, only a few have characteristics that give them an edge in competing against others. This article provides an overview of some of these top Poison types, along with information regarding where to locate each one.
Top 6 Poison-Type Pokémon in Legends: Z-A
Mega Gengar
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Where to find it
- You can catch Gastly in Wild Zone 4. You can also catch a Gengar during an event in Main Mission 20. Alpha Gengar also spawns in Wild Zone 20.
- You can buy Gengarite in the Stone Emporium for ₽50,000.
Mega Stats: HP 60 / Atk 65 / Def 80 / SpA 170 / SpD 95 / Speed 130.
Recommended Build
- Nature: Timid or Modest.
- Moveset: Shadow Ball, core Ghost STAB, Focus Blast for Coverage, especially vs Dark types. Other options you could consider are Sludge Bomb, Psychic, or Dazzling Gleam, depending on what your team needs.
Mega Venusaur
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Where to find it
- You can catch Bulbasaur in two ways: either by choosing it early in the game through Side Mission 22: A Call From Mable or by finding it in Wild Zone 20 after completing the main story.
- The Mega Stone will be granted for defeating a Rogue Mega Venusaur in Main Mission 29.
Mega stats: HP 80/ Atk 100 / Def 123 / SpA 122 / SpD 120 / Speed 80.
Recommended Build
- Nature: Bold or Calm
- Moveset: Giga Drain, Synthesis, Sludge Wave and Magical Leaf.
Mega Scolipede
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Where to catch
- You can catch Venipede in Wild Zone 5 during Main Mission 6 or later in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. You can also find Scolipede in Wild Zone 15 after completing Main Mission 19.
- Scolipite can be acquired by exchanging 240 Mega Shards in the Quasartico Inc. headquarters.
Mega Stat: HP 60 / Atk 140 / Def 149 / SpA 75 / SpD 99 / Speed 62.
Recommended Builds
- Nature: Adamant or Brave.
- Moveset: X-Scissor, Swords Dance, Poison Jab and Megahorn are recommended.
Mega Dragalge
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Where to catch
- You can catch Skrelp in the Lumiose Sewers in Pokémon Legends: Z-A and after it reaches level 48, it evolves into Dragalge. You can also catch Dragalge in the Lumiose Sewers or in Wild Zone 20 after completing Main Mission 38.
- Dragalgite can be acquired by exchanging 240 Mega Shards in the Quasartico Inc. headquarters.
Mega Stat: HP 65 / Atk 85 / Def 105 / SpA 132 / SpD 163 / Speed 44.
Recommended Builds
- Nature: Bold or Calm.
- Moveset: Hydro Pump, Sludge Wave, Protect, and Dragon Pulse.
Roserade
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Where to find
- 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.
Stats: HP 60 / Atk 70 / Def 65 / SpA 125 / SpD 105 / Speed 90.
Recommended build:
- Nature: Timid and Modest.
- Movesets: Giga Drain, Toxic, Sludgebomb and Synthesis.
Beedrill
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Where to catch
- Weedle can be caught in Wild Zone 1 in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. You can find it by exploring the grass and bushes in this early-game area. You can find Kakuna in Wild Zone 2 and Wild Zone 7. You can also catch Beedrill directly in Wild Zone 15.
- You can acquire the Beedrillite by defeating the Rogue Mega Beedrill in Main Mission 16.
Mega Stats: HP 65 / Atk 150 / Def 40 / SpA 15 / SpD 80 / Speed 145.
Recommended Builds
- Nature: Adamant or Jolly
- Moveset: The moves Drill Run, Poison Jab, X-Scissor and Swords Dance are recommended when using Beedrill
Conclusion
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, poison-type Pokémon have the potential to be more than just status-inflictors. The best among them can serve in any team through their strong base stats, versatile movepools and ability to Mega Evolve. Poison-type Pokémon are a strong choice for story progression as well as a strong competitive combat team. When assembling your Pokémon team for Z-A, it is imperative to give serious consideration to the poison type.
