In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Dragon-type Pokémon represent true power and versatility. While Dragon-types typically boast exceptionally high base stats and can inflict damaging attacks, they possess weaknesses to Fairy, Ice, and other Dragon types. In this article, we compile everything you need to know about the most powerful Dragon-types in Legends Z-A, where to find them, and recommended movesets.
Top Dragon-Type Pokémons
1. Mega Zygarde
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Role & Strengths: Zygarde is a Legendary Dragon/Ground type and is among the strongest dragons available in the game.
Mega BST: HP 216 / Atk 70 / Def 91 / SpA 216 / SpD 85 / Speed 100.
Best Nature: Impish (Defense ↑, Sp. Atk ↓).
Moveset: Thousand Arrows, Thousand Waves, Land’s Wrath, Core Enforcer.
Location / How to Get: Play through the main story, then go into the after-story “Infinite A-Z Royale.” After 5 rounds against a trainer, Lysandre stops you and triggers the after-story quests “The One Who Gives” and “The One Who Takes,” which you must complete before you can catch Zygarde. After you can get Zygarde, you will have to defeat Lysandre, which makes it available in Wild Zone 20.
Mega Stone: The Mega Stone can only be obtained through the story. Zygarde itself gives you its own Mega Stone relatively early on in the story, but you won’t be able to harness to use Mega Zygarde until Mission 37.
2. Mega Garchomp
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Role & Strengths: Garchomp is an exceptional pick for PvE and PvP based on its physical Attack and very good STAB moves.
Mega BST: HP 108 / Atk 170 / Def 115 / SpA 120 / SpD 95 / Speed 92.
Best Nature: Adamant (Attack ↑, Sp. Atk ↓).
Moveset: Fire Fang, Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Dragon Rush.
Location / Obtain:
- Catch Gible in Wild Zone 8. Very rare spawn.
- Evolve Gible → Gabite → Garchomp (Level 48).
Mega Stone: Garchompite can be purchased for 70,000 PokéDollars at the Stone Emporium.
3. Mega Charizard X
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Role & Strengths: When Charizard becomes a Mega Charizard X, it loses its Flying type and gains Dragon, making it a very dangerous Fire/Dragon attacker with its incredible physical stats.
Mega BST: HP 78 / Atk 130 / Def 111 / SpA 130 / SpD 85 / Speed 100.
Best Nature: Adamant. (Attack ↑, Sp. Atk ↓).
Moveset: Dragon Claw, Flamethrower, Thunder Punch, Flare Blitz.
Mega Stone: Charizardite X, costs 100,000 PokéDollars available at the Stone Emporium.
Location: You can get a Charmander by completing Side Mission 22 or as a wild encounter located in Wild Zone 20 later on.
4. Mega Salamence
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Role & Strengths: A quick, physical Dragon-type with solid coverage options, especially when Mega-evolved.
Mega BST: HP 95 / Atk 145 / Def 130 / SpA 120 / SpD 90 / Speed 120
Best Nature: Adamant (Attack ↑, Sp. Atk ↓).
Moveset: Flamethrower (or Dragon Rush), Air Slash, Dragon Claw, Outrage
Location / How to Obtain: You will find Bagon in Wild Zone 18. Evolves from Bagon → Shelgon (level 30), → Salamence (level 50).
Mega Stone: Salamencite, costs 360 Mega Shards from Quasartico Inc.
5. Mega Dragonite
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Role & Strength: A dependable mixed (or physical) attacker with decent bulk, powerful Dragon STAB and coverage.
Mega BST: HP 91 / Atk 124 / Def 115 / SpA 145 / SpD 125 / Speed 100.
Best Nature: Adamant (Attack ↑, Sp. Atk ↓) if going physical.
Moveset: Thunder Punch, Extremespeed, Dragon Claw (or Fire Punch), Outrage.
Location / How to Obtain: Dratini can be found on rooftops of Restaurant Le Nah in Lumiose City in the southeast section of Vert Sector 6. Evolves from Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite (level 55).
Mega Stone: Dragoninite, which you receive after defeating a Rogue Mega Dragonite.
6. Mega Drampa
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Role & Strengths: It is unique as a Normal/Dragon type, but it does very well in Special Attack – an actual glass cannon.
Mega BST: HP 78 / Atk 85 / Def 110 / SpA 160 / SpD 116 / Speed 36.
Best Nature: Modest (Sp. Atk ↑, Atk ↓).
Moveset: Draco Meteor, Hyper Beam, Thunder Bolt and Ice Beam.
Location / How to Obtain: Drampa can spawn in Wild Zone 19 after completing Main Mission 30 (Rank B). To find an Alpha Drampa, you must repeatedly respawn in Wild Zone 20 until you find one.
Mega Stone: Drampanite for 360 Mega Shards at Quasartico Inc.
Conclusion
Dragon-type Pokémon from Pokémon Legends: Z-A remains to be some of the best options for you to choose. If you set up the right Dragon team, you can create a squad capable of clearing even end-game PvE and PvP. Whether you are pushing through the post-game or fighting for your life in a Semi-Toughman match, these Dragon types will give you some of the best moves available in Legends Z-A.
