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Pokemon Legends: Z-A

How to Get the King's Rock and Pokemon it Evolves

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The King's Rock is a held item in Pokemon Legends: Z- that can trigger evolutions for specific Pokemon and can flinch other Pokemon in battle. Learn more on how to get and use it.

How to Get the King's Rock

Rewards from Side Missions 84

Side Mission 84
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Side Mission 84
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Players can receive the King's Rock as a reward for completing Side Mission 84, "Strike First to Make 'Em Flinch!".

You must fight three Pokemon: Sharpedo, Arbok, and Gyarados. They all have moves that have a chance of flinching your Pokemon.

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Rewards from Main Mission 39

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As part of Main Mission 39:The Infinite Z-A Royale, you will have to fight Zach again. When you beat him, the Quasartico Inc. staff will reward you with a King's Rock.

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Players can receive a King's Rock as one of the rewards from the Infinite Z-A Royale.

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How to Use the King's Rock

Give to a Slowpoke Then Trade It

Give a Slowpoke the King's Rock to hold and then trade them to another player. The evolution will occur automatically once the trade is completed, evolving it to a Slowking.

Can Cause Target Pokemon to Flinch

Pokemon who are holding a King's Rock will have a chance to flinch a Pokemon they attack. This will stun them momentarily, making them unable to do any moves.

King's Rock Overview

Pokemon Legends Z-A - KingKing's Rock
Effect An item to be held by a Pokemon. It may cause the target to flinch whenever the holder successfully inflicts damage on them with an attack.
Buy Price 4980

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