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Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Zach (Rank Z) Team and Weaknesses

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This is a guide on how to beat Zach and their team in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn about the weaknesses of Zach's Pokemon, recommended Pokemon against them, tips on how to beat them, and where to find Zach in this guide!

Zach (Rank Z) Team and Weaknesses

List of Pokemon

Pokemon Weaknesses Known Moves
Slowpoke Image
Slowpoke
Pokemon Legends ZA Water Type Pokemon Legends ZA Psychic Type

Lvl. 8
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Grass Type Pokemon Legends ZA Electric Type Pokemon Legends ZA Bug Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ghost Type Pokemon Legends ZA Dark Type
Water Gun
Growl
Tackle
Confusion
Pidgey Image
Pidgey
Pokemon Legends ZA Normal Type Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type

Lvl. 9
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Electric Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ice Type Pokemon Legends ZA Rock Type
Tackle
Growl
Gust

Pikachu Image
Pikachu
Pokemon Legends ZA Electric Type

Lvl. 9
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Ground Type
Quick Attack
Growl
Thunder Wave
Thunder Shock

Recommended Pokemon for Zach

Best Pokemon to Use

Pokemon Best Moves and Explanation
Mareep ImageMareep Best Moves:
Thunder Shock
Thunder Wave (TM 008)
Mareep can be obtained as early as Wild Zone 1 and is strong against Slowpoke and Pidgey because of its Electric-type moves.
Bunnelby ImageBunnelby Best Moves:
Mud Shot (TM 046)
Bunnelby can be caught as early as Wild Zone 1. Mud Shot is effective against Pikachu and can be obtained by as a reward from Mable's Research by winning against other trainers. It is also learned by Bunnelby at Level 7.
Beedrill ImageBeedrill Best Moves:
Pin Missile
Beedrill can be obtained by leveling up Kakuna to Level 10 and its Pin Missile move is effective against Slowpoke.

Full Pokedex: All Pokemon in Legends Z-A

How to Beat Zach (Rank Z)

Raise Pokemon Level to 10

It is recommended to raise the level of your Pokemon up to Level 10. Zach's Pidgey and Pikachu are both Level 9, so it is best to be a level higher to be on the safe side.

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Mareep is Recommended for Pidgey and Slowpoke

Both Slowpoke and Pidgey are weak to Electric Type Pokemon, so the best Pokemon to use at this point is a Mareep which you can catch in Wild Zone 1 early in the story. Thundershock can be learned at an Level 4, so level up your Mareep until it learns it.

Use Bunnelby's Mud Shot Against Pikachu

Pikachu is weak against Ground Type Pokemon, so it is recommended to use Bunnelby's Mud Shot which is a Ground-type move.

Mud Shot can be learned by Bunnelby at Level 7.

How to Fight Zach (Rank Z)

Fought During Battling in the Z-A Royale

You will fight Zach during Story Mission 4: Battling in the Z-A Royale. You will need to earn 1,000 points in the Battle Zone to earn a Challenger's Ticket to challenge Zach.

Complete Story Walkthrough

Zach (Rank Z) Location

At the Taxi Stand East of Hotel Z

rival standing where Zach is fought.png

Zach is located at the taxi stand east of Hotel Z. His location will be marked on the map. Once you reach the taxi stand, approach your rival and Zach will appear to initiate the promotion match.

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Zach (Rank Z) Rewards

Promoted to Rank Y

promoted to Rank Y.png

Winning the match against Zach will get you promoted to Rank Y and also give you 540 Pokemon Dollars.

Zach Infinite Z-A Royale Team

Infinite Z-A Royale Rematch

Pokemon Weaknesses
Slowpoke Image
Slowpoke
Pokemon Legends ZA Water Type Pokemon Legends ZA Psychic Type

Lvl. 9
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Grass Type Pokemon Legends ZA Electric Type Pokemon Legends ZA Bug Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ghost Type Pokemon Legends ZA Dark Type
Pidgey Image
Pidgey
Pokemon Legends ZA Normal Type Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type

Lvl. 10
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Electric Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ice Type Pokemon Legends ZA Rock Type
Pikachu Image
Pikachu
Pokemon Legends ZA Electric Type

Lvl. 10
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Ground Type

Zach will be fought again as your first opponent in the Infinite Z-A Royale, a post-game feature. In the Infinite Z-A Royale, your opponents are fixed until the 20th match, and are randomly selected starting from the 21st match.

Pokemon Legends Z-A Related Guides

Pokemon Legends Z-A - Story Walkthrough
Complete Story Walkthrough

Promotion Match Guides

All Promotion Matches
Zach (Rank Z) Yvon (Rank Y)
Xavi (Rank X) Rintaro (Rank W)
Vinnie (Rank V) Canari (Rank F)
Ivor (Rank E) Corbeau (Rank D)
Jacinthe (Rank C) Grisham (Rank B)

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