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Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Rogue Mega Hawlucha Strategy Guide
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Rogue Mega Hawlucha is battled during Main Mission 17 in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Read on to learn how to beat Rogue Mega Hawlucha and the best counters to use against it!
List of Contents
Best Pokemon to Use Against Rogue Mega Hawlucha
| Mega Hawlucha Type Matchups | |||
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 Mega Hawlucha
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Mega Hawlucha is a Fighting and Flying type Pokemon, giving it a broad range of weaknesses and resistances. For this battle, you will want to bring in a Pokemon with access to Flying, Ice, Electric, Fairy, or Psychic type moves.
Gardevoir
 Gardevoir
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Moves: ・ Psyshock ・ Psybeam ・ Draining Kiss ・ Dazzling Gleam Where to Get: ・Evolve from Ralts evolution line, which is found at Vert Sector 4. An Alpha Ralts can also be found at the same location during the Night. Summary: Gardevoir can wield both Psychic and Fairy type moves, giving you a strong set to work with against Mega Hawlucha. Using powerful Psychic-type and Fairy-type attacks guarantees a quick and easy battle. |
Gardevoir is one of the best Pokemon you can have in your team. With a high base Sp. Atk, Gardevoir is arguably one of the strongest Psychic and Fairy type Pokemon in the game.
Matched against Mega Hawlucha, Gardevoir has no weaknesses and can easily sweep with its Psyshock and Dazzling Gleam.
Gardevoir Location, Evolution, and Stats
Get Gardevoirite From Link Play Before February 28, 2026
As an early purchase bonus for Pokemon Legends: ZA, you can get a free Ralts and Gardevoirite by selecting 'Mystery Gifts' in Link Play then connecting to the internet.
This can only be claimed until February 28, 2026.
How to Get Gardevoirite Mega Stone
Recommended Move Rotation
| Psybeam → Psyshock → Dazzling Gleam → Draining Kiss |
You want to start by unleashing your most powerful Psychic attacks: Psybeam and Psyshock. Follow it up with Dazzling Gleam, and weave Draining Kiss between rotations.
Manectric
 Manectric
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Moves: ・ Charge ・ Thunderbolt ・ Thunder Shock ・ Thunder Fang Where to Get: ・Evolve from Electrike, which is found at Wild Zone 5. ・An Alpha Manectric can be found at Wild Zone 9. Summary: Manectric has a strong Electric type kit that works around buffing Electric moves and dealing swift but deadly blows. Charge enhances the next Electric move that Manectric makes, so follow it up with high damage dealing attacks like Thunderbolt. |
Manectric is a strong Electric-type candidate against Mega Hawlucha. Its high base speed allows it to deal attacks quicker, and its learnset includes moves that can give crucial buffs to Manectric and make its Electric moves more powerful.
Manectric Location, Evolution, and Stats
Get Manectite From Quasartico Inc.
You can buy Manectite from Quasartico Inc. for 180 Mega Shards. You can use this to Mega Evolve Manectric.
How to Get Manectite Mega Stone
Recommended Move Rotation
| Charge → Thunderbolt → Thunder Shock → Thunder Fang |
Using Charge not only buffs the attack of the next Electric-type move, it also temporarily increases Manectric's Sp. Def for a short amount of time. To take advantage of the buff, you would want to follow up with the strongest Electric move in your set, which is Thunderbolt.
After Thunderbolt, use other powerful Electric moves like Thunder Shock, then tie the rotation together with Thunder Fang.
Slowbro
 Slowbro
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Moves: ・ Psybeam ・ Psyshock ・ Confusion ・ Zen Headbutt Where to Get: ・Evolve from Slowpoke, which is found at Wild Zone 10 and Wild Zone 11. ・An Alpha Slowbro can be found North of Wild Zone 11. Summary: Slowbro is a bulky special attacker that can withstand Mega Hawlucha's powerful attacks. Use moves like Psybeam and Psyshock to deal super effective damage, with Confusion and Zen Headbutt as a buffer inbetween cooldowns. |
Sending out Slowbro is a straightforward approach to dealing with Mega Hawlucha. Its high Special Attack, coupled with strong arsenal of Psychic type moves make Slowbro a viable option.
Utilizing a fully offensive moveset in this battle is made viable due Lida sending out a Starmie. Lida's Starmie can use Reflect, which gives both Pokemon a boost in Physical Defense.
Get Slowbronite by Defeating Rogue Mega Slowbro
Get Slowbronite after defeating Rogue Mega Slowbro during Main Mission 12. The Slowbronite can be used to Mega Evolve your own Slowbro.
Rogue Mega Slowbro Strategy Guide
Recommended Move Rotation
| Psybeam → Psyshock → Confusion → Zen Headbutt |
This is a simple rotation utilizing four attacking moves. You want to use Psybeam and Psyshock whenever available, and keep your damage up with Confusion and Zen Headbutt whenever needed.
This fight has a necessity for mega evolved Pokemon in particular, due to Mega Hawlucha's charged attack. During the charging state, players will need to hit Mega Hawlucha with a barrage of Plus Moves.
How to Beat Rogue Mega Hawlucha
| Rogue Mega Hawlucha Battle Tips |
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Roll to the Side to Dodge Air Slash
| Mega Hawlucha winds up, before unleashing a blast that travels in a straight line. |
This move is easy to anticipate due to its brief wind-up period. You can dodge this by either rolling away or running to the side if you have enough time and distance.
Back Up from Brick Break
| Mega Hawlucha quickly swipes down at the target. |
Players need to back up whenever Mega Hawlucha prepares to use Brick Break. This is a dangerous move that can break barriers from moves such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Tank Aerial Ace
| Mega Hawlucha runs to the target, and swipes twice. |
Aerial Ace is a move known to never miss. To mitigate the effects, you want to be the one to tank the hit to prevent your Pokemon from taking unnecessary damage.
Bait the Aerial Ace then Quickly Roll
With precise timing, players can bait Mega Hawlucha when it performs Aerial Ace and quickly roll backwards to avoid it. There is a brief moment after Hawlucha runs up to you. Roll away just before it attacks.
Use Plus Moves During the Dive Attack
| Mega Hawlucha charges, and soars into the air. After a brief delay, Mega Hawlucha crashes into the center of the stadium, damaging everyone. |
You can prevent Mega Hawlucha's inescapable AoE by using Plus Moves while it's charging. This means either Mega Evolving your Pokemon, or infusing Mega energy to your Pokemon's regular moves if your gauge isn't full.
Call Back Pokemon To Prevent Damage
If you are unable to stop Mega Hawlucha from charging up, return your Pokemon into their Poke Balls to prevent them from taking damage. You will still get hurt by the hit, but damage can heal over time for the trainer, whereas Pokemon will need to use healing items to recover.
How to Battle Rogue Mega Hawlucha
Magenta Sector 3 on the Rooftops
The Hawlucha Mega Battle can be encountered at Magenta Sector 3 on the Rooftops when you unlock Main Mission 17: A Rogue Mega Hawlucha. Rogue Mega Pokemon are indicated by a glowing pink aura surrounding the Pokemon.
Rematch During Main Mission 41
After talking to Vinnie in Quasartico Inc. during Main MIssion 41: The One That Takes, you can rechallenge Rogue Mega Hawlucha in a simulation. Unlike the original Rogue Mega Battle, you will be facing Mega Hawlucha solo with no help from your allies.
Reward for Beating Rogue Mega Hawlucha
Get Hawluchanite After Defeating Mega Hawlucha
After defeating the Rogue Mega Hawlucha, you will receive the Hawluchanite Mega Stone as a reward. The Hawluchanite allows you to Mega Evolve your own Hawlucha in your team.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Related Guides
All Rogue Mega Battles
| Rogue Mega Battle Guides | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mega Absol | Mega Slowbro | Mega Camerupt |
| Mega Victreebel | Mega Beedrill | Mega Hawlucha |
| Mega Banette | Mega Mawile | Mega Barbaracle |
| Mega Ampharos | Mega Froslass | Mega Altaria |
| Mega Venusaur | Mega Dragonite | Mega Tyranitar |
| Mega Starmie | Zygarde | |
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