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Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Reaching Rank W Walkthrough (Main Mission 07)

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Reaching Rank W is the Main Mission 07 from Lida in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Read on for a walkthrough on how to complete Reaching Rank W, how to unlock it, and its rewards, as well as learn of Xavi's team for the promotion match!

◀ Previous Mission Next Mission ▶
Reaching Rank X Reaching Rank V

Reaching Rank W Walkthrough

Main Mission 07 (Part 1)

Reaching Rank W Guide
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After the cutscene, exit the hotel and speak with Naveen to challenge him to a Pokemon battle.

Naveen's Pokemon:
Lv. 16 Spinarak
Lv. 16 Sableye
Lv. 17 Scraggy
Naveen has a total of 3 Pokemon and will start the fight with a Lv. 16 Spinarak, then send out a Lv. 16 Sableye, and finally a Lv. 17 Scraggy.

We recommend using Flying-types such as Fletchling or Fletchinder to use against both Spinarak and Scraggy.

Sableye is only weak against Fairy-types, though you can still take it down with particularly strong Pokemon such as Heracross.

After the match and a short cutscene, you'll receive an update on your Rotom Phone about your upcoming Promotion Match.

You'll need to get a total of 4,000 Ticket Points to get a Challenge Ticket to fight against Xavi in a Promotion Match.
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Challenge trainers in Battle Zones to get 4,000 Ticket Points. You can only earn points at night so make sure you explore the Battle Zone thoroughly to get as many points as possible before dawn breaks!

Once you've obtained the Challenge Ticket, make your way to the school in the Rouge District in the northeastern part of the map to challenge Xavi.

Rank X Promotion Match

Xavi the Grade Schooler's Team
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Xavi's Pokemon:
Lv.20 Venipede
Lv.21 Kadabra
Lv.20 Roselia
Lv.21 Furfrou
Xavi has a total of 4 Pokemon and will start the fight with a Lv.20 Venipede, then a Lv.21 Kadabra, Lv.20 Roselia, and finally a Lv.21 Furfrou.

Two of Xavi's Pokemon are weak to Psychic and Flying-types, so having a Kadabra of your own or a Fletchinder allows you to easily beat Venipede and Roselia.

Ghost-types such as Gengar can also trivialize the fight against Xavi since it's resistant to Venipede and Roselia's moves, can deal super effective damage against Kadabra, and is immune to Furfrou's Normal-type attacks.

Alternatively, a strong Fighting-type Pokemon such as Heracross can one-shot Furfrou with its powerful Fighting-type moves!
How to Beat Xavi

Main Mission 07 (Part 2)

Reaching Rank W Guide
4
Defeat all of Xavi's Pokemon and you'll rank up to W Rank, which also completes the mission!

Reaching Rank W Rewards

Rank W

W Rank

Completing the mission by winning the Promotion Match against Xavi will increase your Z-A Royale Rank to Rank W.

How to Unlock Reaching Rank W

Finish Reaching Rank X

Rank X

Reaching Rank W unlocks after completing the previous mission Reaching Rank X and defeating Yvon in a Promotion Match.

Complete Story Walkthrough

Unlock Mission from Lida

Lida and Naveen

The mission officially starts after speaking with Lida in Hotel Z and she convinces Naveen to challenge you in a Pokemon Battle.

Reaching Rank W Main Mission Details

Main Mission 07 Overview

Reaching Rank W (#07)
Reaching Rank W accepted
Given By Lida
Location Vert Street, Vert District
Description Your opponent for your next promotion match has been decided: a grade-schooler named Xavi. Earn points and get yourself a ticket so you can aim for Rank W!

Previous and Next Missions

◀ Previous Mission Next Mission ▶
Reaching Rank X Reaching Rank V

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)

All Main Missions

No. Mission No. Mission
01 Get Your Travel Bag Back 02 Escape from the Battle Zone
03 A New Life in Lumiose City 04 Battling in the Z-A Royale
05 The City in the Shadow of Prism Tower 06 Reaching Rank X
07 Reaching Rank W 08 Reaching Rank V
09 Chase That Mysterious Pokemon 10 The Secrets of Mega Evolution
11 A Rogue Mega Slowbro 12 A Rogue Mega Camerupt
13 A Rogue Mega Victreebel 14 Reaching Rank E
15 A Job for Team MZ 16 A Rogue Mega Beedrill
17 A Rogue Mega Hawlucha 18 A Rogue Mega Banette
19 Reaching Rank D 20 A Request from the Rust Syndicate
21 A Rogue Mega Mawile 22 A Rogue Mega Barbaracle
23 A Rogue Mega Ampharos 24 Reaching Rank C
25 A Showdown on the Battle Court 26 An Invitation from the SBC
27 A Rogue Mega Froslass 28 A Rogue Mega Altaria
29 A Rogue Mega Venusaur 30 Reaching Rank B
31 Summons from Vinnie 32 A Rogue Mega Dragonite
33 A Rogue Mega Tyranitar 34 A Rogue Mega Starmie
35 Reaching Rank A 36 Prism Tower's Dark Turn
37 Operation Protect Lumiose 38 The Future of Lumiose City
39 The Infinite Z-A Royale 40 The One That Gives
41 The One That Takes 42 To Keep the World in Balance

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