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Rogue Mega Silhouette Guide

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Pokemon Legends DLC - Rogue Mega Silhouette Guide

This is a list of all Rogue Mega Silhouettes and the best Pokemon counters against them in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about Rogue Mega silhouettes and the best strategies you can use against them during battles.

List of Contents

Rogue Mega Silhouettes and Best Counters

Silhouette Comparison Chart

※ Annihilape as a counter is enabled by the Trick-or-Treat strategy.

Silhouette Best Counters
Mega Absol Shadow Mega Absol
Mega Absol
・ Lucario Lucario
・ Xerneas Xerneas
Mega Slowbro Shadow Mega Slowbro
Mega Slowbro
・ Annihilape Annihilape
・ Meganium Meganium
・ Absol Absol
Mega Camerupt Shadow Mega Camerupt
Mega Camerupt
・ Annihilape Annihilape
・ Kyogre Kyogre
・ Feraligatr Feraligatr
Mega Victreebel Shadow Mega Victreebel
Mega Victreebel
・ Heatran Heatran
・ Annihilape Annihilape
・ Mewtwo Mewtwo
Mega Beedrill Shadow Mega Beedrill
Mega Beedrill
・ Heatran Heatran
・ Annihilape Annihilape
Mega Hawlucha Shadow Mega Hawlucha
Mega Hawlucha
・ Gardevoir Gardevoir
・ Ampharos Ampharos
・ Mewtwo Mewtwo
Mega Banette Shadow Mega Banette
Mega Banette
・ Annihilape Annihilape
・ Absol Absol
・ Darkrai Darkrai
Mega Ampharos Shadow Mega Ampharos
Mega Ampharos
・ Annihilape Annihilape
・ Excadrill Excadrill
・ Gardevoir Gardevoir
Mega Barbaracle Shadow Mega Barbaracle
Mega Barbaracle
・ Annihilape Annihilape
・ Gardevoir Gardevoir
・ Mewtwo Mewtwo
Mega Mawile Shadow Mega Mawile
Mega Mawile
・ Heatran Heatran
・ Excadrill Excadrill
Mega Froslass Shadow Mega Froslass
Mega Froslass
・ Heatran Heatran
・ Annihilape Annihilape
・ Excadrill Excadrill
Mega Altaria Shadow Mega Altaria
Mega Altaria
・ Excadrill Excadrill
・ Gardevoir Gardevoir
Mega Venusaur Shadow Mega Venusaur
Mega Venusaur
・ Annihilape Annihilape
・ Heatran Heatran
・ Mewtwo Mewtwo
Mega Dragonite Shadow Mega Dragonite
Mega Dragonite
・ Annihilape Annihilape
・ Gardevoir Gardevoir
Mega Tyranitar Shadow Mega Tyranitar
Mega Tyranitar
・ Gardevoir Gardevoir
・ Heracross Heracross
・ Lucario Lucario
Mega Starmie Shadow Mega Starmie
Mega Starmie
・ Annihilape Annihilape
・ Ampharos Ampharos
・ Darkrai Darkrai
Mega Absol Z Shadow Mega Absol Z
Mega Absol Z
・ Annihilape Annihilape
・ Gardevoir Gardevoir
・ Xerneas Xerneas
Mega Staraptor Shadow Mega Staraptor
Mega Staraptor
・ Gardevoir Gardevoir
・ Ampharos Ampharos
・ Mewtwo Mewtwo
Mega Tatsuguri Shadow Mega Tatsuguri
Mega Tatsugiri (Curly Form)
・ Gardevoir Gardevoir
・ Xerneas Xerneas
Mega Meowstic Shadow Mega Meowstic
Mega Meowstic-M
・ Annihilape Annihilape
・ Absol Absol
・ Darkrai Darkrai
Mega Heatran Shadow Mega Heatran
Mega Heatran
・ Annihilape Annihilape
・ Garchomp Garchomp
・ Groudon Groudon

Annihilape with Gourgeist is the Most Versatile Counter

Gourgeist (Average) ImageGourgeist (Average)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon 		Key Stats: 252 HP EVs
Trick-or-Treat
Required
Light Screen
Safeguard
Phantom Force
Annihilape ImageAnnihilape
Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon 		Key Stats: 252 HP EVs, 252 Attack EVs
Nature: Adamant
Held Item: Shell Bell
Rage Fist
Required
Focus Energy
Screech
Bulk Up

Trick-or-Treat and Rage Fist Strategy

1 Use Pumpkaboo’s Trick-or-Treat to add the Ghost type to the opponent.
2 Switch to Annihilape
3 Use Focus Energy, Screech, and Bulk Up. The key is to take this time to bait attacks so Annihilape takes hits, powering up Rage Fist.
4 Attack with Rage Fist, preferably as a Plus Move when possible.
5 Use Recovery Items as needed.
6 Repeat steps 3-5 until you win.

By turning the opponent into a Ghost type with Trick-or-Treat, Rage Fist becomes super effective. Since Rage Fist increases in power each time Annihilape takes damage, unleashing it after taking multiple hits results in devastating damage.

Thanks to Trick-or-Treat, this strategy works regardless of the opponent’s original typing. With just these two Pokémon prepared, you can clear most Rogue Mega Evolutions.

Mega Heatran Is Extremely Powerful Against Enemies Weak to the Fire-Type

Against enemies weak to the Fire-type, Mega Heatran is incredibly strong. The combination of Magma Storm and Heat Wave offers excellent chip damage and makes for easy KOs. This easily makes it one of the best options against Rogue Megas like Mega Mawile, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, and Mega Victreebel.

Benefits of Rematching Hyperspace Rogue Mega Evolutions

Earn 10,000 Hyperspace Survey Points

Fighting Rogue Mega Meowstic in a Rematch

Winning a rematch against a Hyperspace Rogue Mega Evolution grants 10,000 Survey Points. This is the most efficient farming method if your goal is purely to earn Survey Points, especially as you challenge them with 5-Star Donuts.

Guarantees High Level New Berries

By defeating Rampaging Mega Evolutions in rematches, you can obtain some of the highest-level berries you can use to make even more donuts with powerful bonuses.

Each of the berries obtained can be used to prepare high-performance donuts, so it’s greatly beneficial to collect them as you farm for Survey Points.

Best Donut Recipes

How to Unlock Hyperspace Rogue Evolutions

Available After Defeating Mega Darkrai

Darkrai with Legs Before the Battle

To rematch Rogue Mega Evolutions in Hyperspace, you must defeat Mega Darkrai and view the ending. The feature unlocks immediately afterward.

Mega Dimension DLC Story Walkthrough

Only One Appears on the Map at a Time

Rogue Mega
Hyperspace Rogue Mega Evolutions appear in only one location on the map at a time. A new one will not spawn until the current one is defeated.

You Cannot Reset via Bench Resting

You cannot reroll the Hyperspace Rogue Mega Evolutions to face by resting at a bench. You'll have to defeat it or get defeated, after which a different, random, Hyperspace Rogue Mega Evolution will spawn when the time of day changes.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Related Guides

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Mega Dimension DLC

Mega Dimension Guides

Mega Dimension Guides
Story Walkthrough How to Start Mega Dimension DLC
How to Prepare for the DLC Hyper Strong Pokemon
All Hyperspace Wild Zone Locations How to Reroll Hyperspace Wild Zones
How to Shiny Hunt in Mega Dimension DLC How to Farm Hyper Berries
How to Farm Evolution Items Rogue Mega Silhouette Guide

Donut Guides

Donut Guides
Donut Recipes and Guide List of All Flavor Powers and Effects
Best Donut Recipes All Special Donut Recipes
How to Make Bad Dreams Cruller How to Make Delta Old Fashioned Donut
How to Make Alpha Old Fashioned Donut How to Make Omega Old Fashioned Donut
How to Make Plasma-Glazed Donut How to Make Shiny Donut Recipe

Pokemon and Mega Evolution

Pokemon and Mega Evolution Guides
Hyperspace Pokedex:
All Returning Pokemon		 New Mega Evolutions in the DLC
DLC Mega Stone Locations Mega Raichu X or Mega Raichu Y?

Mega Dimension New Characters

Mega Dimension Characters
Ansha IconAnsha Korrina IconKorrina

Hyperspace Lumiose Guides

Hyperspace Lumiose Guides
Hyperspace Lumiose Guide ★1 Hyperspace Wild Zone Pokemon
★2 Hyperspace Wild Zone Pokemon ★3 Hyperspace Wild Zone Pokemon
★4 Hyperspace Wild Zone Pokemon ★5 Hyperspace Wild Zone Pokemon

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