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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!
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Zach (Rank Z) Team and Weaknesses
List of Pokemon
| Pokemon | Weaknesses | Known Moves |
|---|---|---|
 Slowpoke 
Lvl. 8 |
Takes 2x damage:
|
・
Water Gun
・ Growl ・ Tackle ・ Confusion |
 Pidgey 
Lvl. 9 |
Takes 2x damage:
|
・
Tackle
・ Growl ・ Gust ・ |
 Pikachu
Lvl. 9 |
Takes 2x damage:
|
・
Quick Attack
・ Growl ・ Thunder Wave ・ Thunder Shock |
Recommended Pokemon for Zach
Best Pokemon to Use
| Pokemon | Best Moves and Explanation |
|---|---|
 Mareep
|
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
|
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
|
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.
EXP Farming Guide: How to Level Up Fast
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.
Zach (Rank Z) Location
At the Taxi Stand East of Hotel Z
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.
Zach (Rank Z) Rewards
Promoted to Rank Y
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
Lvl. 9 |
Takes 2x damage:
|
|
Pidgey
Lvl. 10 |
Takes 2x damage:
|
|
Pikachu
Lvl. 10 |
Takes 2x damage:
|
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
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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