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Pokemon Legends Z-A Rare Pokemon Locations and How to Catch

This is a list of all rare Pokemon and their locations in Pokemon: Legends Z-A. Learn how to catch and get rare, Pseudo-Legendary, and starter Pokemon here!

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All Rare Pokemon Map Locations

All Rare Pokemon Locations in Lumiose City

Rare Pokemon
Pseudo-Legendaries
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Here's a visual overview of all Pokemon all over Lumiose City, including those with specific Day and Night spawn times! Some Pokemon in Lumiose City can only appear outside of Wild Zones.

Lumiose City Interactive Map

Rare Pokemon Locations

Rare Pokemon Locations
Trubbish Dedenne Cleffa Elemental Monkeys
Ralts Spritzee Swirlix Eevee
Absol Riolu Hawlucha Scraggy
Talonflame Pidgeot Garbodor Scrafty

Trubbish

On the Trash Bins in Rouge Sector 6

Overworld Image Map Image
Trubbish World Location
Trubbish Map Location

Trubbish can be found on top of the trash bins in Rouge Sector 6. This is found north of Lumiose City, southeast of Sushi High Roller.

Trubbish Location, Evolution, and Stats

Dedenne

1 Placeholder Map
Dedenne Map Location
Magenta Plaza Rooftop
Dedenne can be found in the rooftop of Magenta Plaza. This is found northwest of Lumiose City, east of Cafe Triste.
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Dedenne Overworld 2
Dedenne Map 2
Near Pokemon Center in Rouge District
Dedenne can appear near the Pokemon Center in Rouge District.

Dedenne can appear along Rogue District.

Dedenne Location, Evolution, and Stats

Cleffa

On the Roof East of Rouge Sector 5

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Cleffa World Location
Cleffa Map Location

Cleffa can be found on the roof of the building east of Rouge Sector 5, accessed by riding the holovator. This is found north of Lumiose City, west of Wild Zone 4.

Cleffa Location, Evolution, and Stats

Pansage, Pansear, and Panpour

Trees in Hibernal Avenue

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Pansage World Location
Pansage Map Location

Pansage, Pansear, and Panpour can be found on the trees along Hibernal Avenue. This is found northeast of Lumiose City, between the Rouge and Jaune Sectors.

Ralts

Vert Sector 4 Courtyard

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Ralts World Location
Ralts Map Location

Aside from being obtainable as a limited-time Mystery Gift Pokemon, Ralts can be found in the courtyard of Vert Sector 4. Ride the holovator to reach the roof and jump down the courtyard to find Ralts.

Ralts Location, Evolution, and Stats

Spritzee

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Spritzee World Location
Spritzee Map Location
On the Food Cart Near Coiffure Clips
Fast travel to the Bleu Pokemon Center located southwest of Lumiose City. Head to the food cart across Coiffure Clips to find Spritzee on top.
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Spritzee World Location
Spritzee Map Location
On the Market Stall in Rouge Sector 6
Head to Rouge Sector 6 and travel southeast to find multiple market stalls where Spritzee can appear from.

Spritzee can often be found near food carts and market stalls available throughout Lumiose City. Note that due to similarities in habitat, Swirlix may sometimes be found where Spritzee usually spawn.

Spritzee Location, Evolution, and Stats

Swirlix

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Swirlix World Location
Swirlix Map Location
Hidden Area in Passage de la Felicite
Climb the northwest scaffolding to reach the roof, then walk on the skylight and head southeast to find a ladder. Head up the ladder then jump down the courtyard to find Swirlix.
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Swirlix World Location
Swirlix Map Location
Roof in Rouge Sector 6
Climb the holovator southeast of Wild Zone 4 to reach the rooftops, then cross the wooden beams to reach this area.

Swirlix notably appears in the courtyard east of Passage de la Felicite in Bleu Sector 6, accessible by jumping down from the roof.

Swirlix Location, Evolution, and Stats

Eevee

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Eevee World Location
Eevee Map Location
On the Roof in Magenta Sector 9
Climb the ladder by the inner sourthern wall to reach the roof, then head to the western corner to find Eevee near the grass.
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Eevee in Vert Sector 9 World Location
Eevee in Vert Sector 9 Map Location
Inner Courtyard in Vert Sector 9
Enter from the north or eastern openings then head south to reach the courtyard to find Eevee.
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Eevee World Location 3
Eevee Map Location 3
West Rooftop in Bleu Sector 7
Climb the scaffolding located northeast and head to the highest point to reach the roof. Eevee is found on the raised platform.
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Eevee World Location 4
Eevee Map Location 4
Rooftop North of Magenta Sector 7
Located on the rooftop north of Magenta Sector 7. Use Fire-type moves to burn the bramble at the entry , then go north and climb up the ladder. Head southeast afterwards.

Eevee can be found in several locations in the Magenta, Vert, and Bleu Sectors of the city.

Note that Eevee has a low catch rate, hence, it is recommended to have the Blue Canari Plush purchased from Racine Construction with Colorful Screws to raise the chances of capturing this rare Pokemon.

Eevee Location, Evolution, and Stats

Absol

Roof in Jaune Sector 5

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Absol World Location
Absol Map Location

Aside from being obtained during the story, Absol can be found on the roof in Jaune Sector 5. From the Jaune Pokemon Center, enter the nearby alley and climb up the ladder. Head west and cross the beam to traverse the rooftops, then dodge roll to reach the next roof where Absol is found.

Note that Absol will only appear in this location after completing Mission 09 and has a chance of spawning as an Alpha.

Absol Location, Evolution, and Stats

Riolu

On the Roof of Rouge Sector 4

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Riolu World Location
Riolu Map Location

Riolu can be found on the roof of Rouge Sector 4 during the day, found northwest of Lumiose City. Climb the ladder found northeast of Rouge Sector 4 to reach the roof, then head south to find Riolu

Riolu Location, Evolution, and Stats

Hawlucha

Rooftops West of Wild Zone 3

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Hawlucha World Location
Hawlucha Map Location

Hawlucha can be found in the rooftops west of Wild Zone 3. Complete Break Time Battle and ride the holovator to reach the roof, then shoot the net with projectiles such as Water Gun to create a path towards the next rooftop. Cross the beam to reach the northeast rooftop afterwards to find Hawlucha by the bushes.

Hawlucha Location, Evolution, and Stats

Scraggy

Roof of Passage de la Felicite

Overworld Image Map Image
Scraggy Overworld
Scraggy Map Location

Scraggy can be found on the roof of Passage de la Felicite, accessed by climbing the nearby scaffolding or riding the holovator in the shopping center. This is found southwest of Lumiose City, north of the Bleu Pokemon Center.

Scraggy Location, Evolution, and Stats

Talonflame

Roof in Vert Sector 3

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Talonflame World Location
Talonflame Map Location

Talonflame can be found on the roof in Vert Sector 3. Enter the courtyard west of Coulant Waterway by clearing the sludge with Water or Psychic-Type Moves, then ride the holovator nearby. Head north, then dodge roll at the end of the platform to reach the rooftop where Talonflame is found.

Talonflame Location, Evolution, and Stats

Pidgeot

Roof in Bleu Sector 5

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Pidgeot World Location
Pidgeot Map Location

Pidgeot can be found on the roof southwest of Bleu Sector 5. Enter the canal in Bleu Sector 5 and climb up the ladder to reach this area.

Pidgeot Location, Evolution, and Stats

Garbodor

Alleys in Jaune Sector 7

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Garbodor Overworld
Garbodor Map

Garbodor can appear in an alley found in Jaune Sector 7.

Garbodor Location, Evolution, and Stats

Scrafty

Alley Behind Poke Ball Boutique At Night

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Scrafty World Location
Scrafty Map Location

Scrafty can be found in the alley behind the Poke Ball Boutique at night, replacing a Scraggy in the area.

Note that this is not guaranteed, as a full group of Scraggies may appear instead. Players can change the time at a nearby bench to reset the chances of finding Scrafty.

Scrafty Location, Evolution, and Stats

Pseudo-Legendary Pokemon Locations

Pseudo-Legendary Pokemon Locations
Dratini Dragonair Larvitar Bagon
Beldum and Metang Gible Goomy Sliggoo

Dratini

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Dratini World Location
Dratini Map Location
Roof of Restaurant Le Nah
Climb the building south of Restaurant Le Nah and roll from the edge of the platform to reach the roof, then head north to find Dratini.
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Dratini World Location 2
Dratini Map Location 2
Roof in Bleu Sector 9
Climb the scaffolding west of Bleu Sector 6 to reach the rooftop, then head to Bleu Sector 8 and cross the western bridge to reach the Bleu Sector 9 rooftop. Head west to find Dratini.
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Dratini Overworld Location 3
Dratini Rooftop Location 3
Roof in Magenta Sector 9
Dratini may also appear on a rooftop of Cafe Triste in Magenta Sector 9. Fast travel to Magenta Pokemon Center, use the nearby holovator, then head to the area.

Dratini will run away when it sees the Trainer, requiring players to sneak behind it for capture. Use Quick Balls while sneaking to catch it, or defeat it in one hit in a sneak attack to trigger the catch window.

Dratini Location, Evolution, and Stats

Dragonair

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Dragonair World Location
Dragonair Map Location
Roof in Vert Sector 9
Go to the construction site in Vert Sector 6 and follow the path to Vert Sector 9 to find a wild Dragonair.
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Dragonair World Location 2
Dragonair Map Location 2
Roof in Jaune Sector 2
Dragonair can also spawn on a roof in Jaune Sector 2. This area requires you to get Rotom Glide, which is unlocked after completing Main Mission 16.

Dragonair can appear in the wild and can spawn on rooftops in Vert Sector 9 and Jaune Sector 2.

Dragonair Location, Evolution, and Stats

Larvitar

Roof in Vert Sector 2

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Larvitar World Location
Larvitar Map Location
Overworld Image

Larvitar can be found on the southern rooftop in Vert Sector 2. Enter the courtyard and head north to find a ladder to reach the roof. Head south, stand on top of the boxes at the end, then dodge roll to reach the next rooftop. Follow the roof eastward to find Larvitar.

Larvitar Location, Evolution, and Stats

Bagon

Appears in WIld Zone 18

Map Image
Bagon Map Location

Bagon can be captured in Wild Zone 18. This Wild Zone is unlocked after completing Main Mission 30.

Bagon Location, Evolution, and Stats

Beldum and Metang

Appears in Lysandre Labs

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Beldum World Location
Beldum Map Location

Beldum can be found in the western room of the purple room in Lysandre Labs accessible during Main Mission 35. Players need to acquire Key Card B to access this location.

Additionally, Metang can also appear in Lysandre Labs.

Gible

Appears in Holes in Wild Zone 8

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Gible World Location
Gible Map Location

Gible has a chance of appearing in the holes found throughout Wild Zone 8. These can be found at the center or along the outer ring, with Gible's fin slightly protruding from the hole.

Gible Location, Evolution, and Stats

Goomy

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Goomy World Location 2
Goomy Map Location 2
Bridge in Vert Sector 9
Goomy is found on the bridge in Vert Sector 9 during the rainy weather. This is the one of the earliest possible locations, found southwest of Lumiose City, north of Wild Zone 1. Rest at the bench in the inner courtyard of Vert Sector 9 until the weather changes to rainy for Goomy to appear at the bridge.
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Goomy World Location 1
Goomy Map Location 1
Roof in Vert Sector 9
Goomy can be found on the roof in Vert Sector 9 during the rainy weather, accessed by climbing the nearby scaffolding.
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Goomy World Location 3
Goomy Map Location 3
Roof in Vert Sector 8
Goomy on the roof in Vert Sector 8 during the rain. This is accessed by climbing up the ladder behind breakable rocks in the northeastern corner of the court near Wild Zone 1.
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Goomy World Location 4
Goomy Map Location 4
Pier in Saison Canal
During the rainy weather, Goomy can be found on the pier in Saison Canal located in the middle of the Magenta Sector. This is found northwest of Lumiose City, southeast of the Magenta Pokemon Center.

Goomy can only be found during the rainy weather. It is often found near bodies of water, such as the canals and ponds seen throughout Lumiose City.

Goomy Location, Evolution, and Stats

Sliggoo

Near the Body of Water in Vert Sector 4

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Sliggoo World Location
Sliggoo Map Location

Sliggoo has a chance of appearing near the body of water north of Vert Sector 4. Do note that Sliggoo will only appear during the rain.

Sliggoo Location, Evolution, and Stats

Starter Pokemon Locations

Starter Pokemon Locations
Kalos Kanto Legends Z-A

All Kalos Starters

Video Guide

Obtain From Side Missions

Kalos Starter Side Mission
FroakieFroakie A Challenge from Froakie
ChespinChespin A Feisty Chespin
FennekinFennekin Get Well, Fennekin

The three Kalos Starters Fennekin, Froakie, and Chespin can be obtained as a reward from completing Side Missions. Their missions are unlocked after completing Main Mission 5.

List of All Side Missions

Catch in Wild Zones

Kalos Starter Side Mission
FroakieFroakie Wild Zone 16
ChespinChespin Wild Zone 17
FennekinFennekin Wild Zone 18

The Kalos Starters may also be found in Wild Zones. Froakie can be found in Wild Zone 16, Chespin in Wild Zone 17, and Fennekin is located in Wild Zone 18.

All Wild Zones and Pokemon Locations

All Kanto Starters

Obtain From A Call From Mable Side Mission

Kanto Starters
CharmanderCharmander SquirtleSquirtle BulbasaurBulbasaur

Charmander, Squirtle, or Bulbasaur can be obtained from completing the A Call From Mable side mission, accessible during Main Mission 8.

Which Kanto Starter Should You Pick?

Catch in Wild Zone 20

Wild Zone 20

The Kanto Starters can be found in Wild Zone 20, available during post-game.

Wild Zone 20 Pokemon and How to Unlock

All Legends Z-A Starters

Wild Zone 20

Legends: Z-A Starters
ChikoritaChikorita TotodileTotodile TepigTepig

The starters Chikorita, Totodile, and Tepig can be caught in Wild Zone 20. Note that this Wild Zone is exclusive to post-game.

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How to Catch Rare Pokemon

Acquire the Blue Canari Plush

Get the Blue Canari Plush

The Blue Canari Plush passively increases Pokemon catch rate when acquired. This can be purchased in Racine Construction Company in exchange for Colorful Screws.

This is especially useful when catching trickier rare Pokemon, such as Eevee and Dratini.

Which Canari Plush Should You Get?

Weaken and Capture It In Battle

Last Chance KO Capture

Deplete the rare Pokemon's health to weaken it in battle, and throw a Pokeball for a chance to capture it. When defeated, the catch window is triggered, significantly raising the chances of capturing the Pokemon.

How to Catch Pokemon

Defeat the Pokemon in One Hit With a Sneak Attack

Players attempting to catch rare Pokemon that run away like Dratini should perform a sneak attack instead. Ensure that the Move used will defeat the Pokemon in one hit to instantly trigger the catch window for capture.

Reroll Encounter Chance At the Bench

Bench Reset Method

If the rare Pokemon did not appear in the location, head to a nearby bench and change the time to reroll the encounter chance.

This can be done repeatedly until the rare Pokemon spawns, especially useful for those with vague habitat descriptions from the Pokedex, such as Swirlix and Spritzee.

How to Reroll Encounters

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3 Anonymous Anonymous 5 days

Helioptile and Drampa should be on here as they require specific conditions. In my opinion

2 Dratini Hunter Dratini Hunter about 1 month

There is an other dratini in Magenta Sector 8 just on the roof of the Café Triste building

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