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Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Reaching Rank V Walkthrough (Main Mission 08)
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Reaching Rank V is the Main Mission 08 from AZ in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Read on for a walkthrough on how to complete Reaching Rank V, how to unlock it, and its rewards, as well as learn of Rintaro's team for the promotion match!
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Reaching Rank V Walkthrough
Main Mission 08 Walkthrough
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| 1 |  Finish the scene with Lida in Hotel Z. After Lida leaves the hotel, you will be tasked by AZ to deliver Lida her forgotten belongings. This will start the mission.  Follow the objective marker which should lead you to Vert Sector 5 where Lida is. Finish the conversation with her which will lead to a battle against her. |
| 2 |  Lida's Pokemon: Lv.22 Clauncher Lv.22 Vanillite Lv.23 Staryu Lida has a total of 3 Pokemon and will start the fight with a Lv. 22 Clauncher, then send out a Lv. 22 Vanillite, and finally a Lv.23 Staryu. Use Electric-type Pokemon like Raichu against Clauncher and Staryu, and then any Fire-type Pokemon like the Tepig line. Note: You can heal your Pokemon during the match using Potions, so make sure to switch out your main attacker with another Pokemon if you need to heal them! |
| 3 |  After winning against Lida, your opponent for reaching Rank V will be revealed: Rintaro. Lida will tell you about sitting on the bench to make it nighttime. The Battle Zone that will spawn will be north of the city The following Side Missions will also be unlocked after the battle with Lida: 017 - A Shiny Mareep? 018 - A Pan-tastic Pot of Tea 019 - Poisonous, Paralyzing Strategies 020 - A Berry Clever Plan 021 - Spewpa in the Museum 022 - A Call from Mable (after healing at a Pokemon Center) |
| 4 |  Challenge trainers throughout the Battle Zone while completing Bonus Card objectives until you have 5,000 points to get a Challenger's Ticket. |
| 5 |  After getting the Challenger's Ticket, exit the Battle Zone and go to Restaurant Le Nah where Rintaro is. Talk to Rintaro to challenge him. |
Rank W Promotion Match
| Reaching Rank V Guide | |
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| 6 |  Rintaro's Pokemon: Lv.24 Simisage Lv.24 Simipour Lv.24 Simisear Rintaro has a total of 3 Pokemon and will start the fight with a Lv. 24 Simisage, then send out a Lv. 24 Simipour, and finally a Lv.24 Simisear. Use Fire-type Pokemon like the Tepig line against Simisage, Grass or Electric-type against Simipour, and a Water-type against Simisear. Note: You can heal your Pokemon during the match using Potions, so make sure to switch out your main attacker with another Pokemon if you need to heal them! ► How to Beat Rintaro |
| 7 |  Defeat all of Rintaro's Pokemon and you'll rank up to V Rank, thus completing your mission. |
Reaching Rank V Rewards
Rank V Promotion
Aside from getting ₽1,440, winning against Rintaro in this Promotion Match increases your rank from Rank W to Rank V!
Rintaro (Rank W) Team and Weaknesses
How to Unlock Reaching Rank V
Finish Reaching Rank W
Reaching Rank V is unlocked from AZ after finishing Reaching Rank W. AZ will task you to find Lida to return her the belongings she forgot in Hotel AZ.
Reaching Rank V Main Mission Details
Main Mission 08 Overview
| Reaching Rank V (#08) | |
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| Given By | AZ |
| Location | Vert Street, Vert District |
| Description | Your opponent for your next promotion match has been decided: a waiter named Rintaro. Earn points and get yourself a ticket so you can aim for Rank V! |
Previous and Next Missions
| ◀ Previous Mission | Next Mission ▶ | Reaching Rank W | Chase That Mysterious Pokemon |
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Related Guides
Promotion Match Guides
| All Promotion Matches | |
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| 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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