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Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Choices, Missables, and One-Time Events
★ Join the Shiny Pikachu Giveaway on Dec. 10!
☆ Mega Lucario Z revealed!
★ Project M Side Mission: Catch Mewtwo!
☆ Interactive Map: Screws, TMs, Mint Shops
★ Climb Ranked Season 3 to get the Chesnaughtite!
☆ Browse the Trading Board for your desired Pokemon!
The player's gender and starter Pokemon cannot be changed, and Rank Up Battles cannot be replayed in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. See the list of choices, missables, and one-time events in the game here!
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List of Choices, Missables, and One Time Events
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The Player's Gender
 Male Protagonist |
 Female Protagonist |
When you choose your character's gender, you cannot change it afterward. However, you can change your clothing and hairstyle at Lumiose City's boutique and hair salon, respectively.
The Rival Also Changes Based on Player's Gender
| Male Player | Female Player |
|---|---|
 Taunie |
 Urbain |
Your character's gender also decides who your rival will be throughout the game. Specifically, Taunie is the rival for a male character or Urbain for a female character.
Urbain/Taunie Character Profile
Starter Pokemon Choice
Like previous Pokemon games, you can only choose one starter Pokemon at the beginning of the game. Additionally, the game autosaves after the first Battle, so choose your starter carefully!
Starter Pokemon Cannot be Soft Reset
Due to the game's Autosave function, you cannot easily soft reset your starter choice to either roll a beneficial Nature, or attempt to start with a Shiny starter.
If your starter gets a different nature than the one you want, you can change its nature later on using Mints.
You Can Also Choose One Kanto Starter
Additionally, in the Side Mission A Call from Mable, you are given the choice to obtain one of the classic Kanto starters: Bulbasaur, Charizard, or Squirtle.
A Call from Mable Side Mission
The Player's Birthday
Similar to your character's gender, you also cannot change your character's birthday once you set it. However, if you visit a Pokemon Center on your birthday, you will receive an item as a gift!
Rank Up Battles
Once you win in a Rank Up Battle, you cannot replay that battle afterward. However, you can challenge the trainer again if you lose.
Z-A Royale: Promotion Matches Explained
Rank A Wish Choice
In Main Mission 38, you can only choose one wish when you reach Rank A. The first two choices result in similar results as they both progress the dialogue, while the third choice results in unique dialogue from Vinnie and returns you back to the Wish selection.
Choosing the first choice, I want us all to battle Pokemon together!, will allow you to progress the game and expereince all the post game content!
What to Wish For: Rank A Wish Choice Guide
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Related Guides
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Luis Baulch about 1 month
Luis Baulch about 1 monthDuring Main Mission 20 you have a chance to catch a Gengar. Usually, main mission pokemon encounters end when you knock out said pokemon. I noticed too late that you can catch it.
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There are some side missions where you can make a decision to catch a pokemon or not. One of them is the Diggersby at the holovator. Can't remember the others. There is also one side mission where you can choose to get an alpha or not, and that decision cannot be changed.