The release of the Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC marks a significant expansion for fans of the iconic RPG franchise developed by Game Freak.
Available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch via the eShop, this latest content update introduces a variety of returning Legendary and Mythical Pokemon, many of which were challenging to obtain in previous games.
This guide provides detailed, step-by-step instructions on how players can encounter these rare Pokemon and expand their Pokédex on the current-generation hardware. As Game Freak continues to innovate with the Pokemon Legends series, the Mega Dimension DLC delivers enriched gameplay by introducing special missions and side quests focused on Legendary encounters.
Throughout the expansion, players will find familiar faces such as Heatran, Darkrai, Groudon, and Rayquaza—as well as Mythical gems including Marshadow, Genesect, and Magearna. Below is a concise guide for catching each Legendary and Mythical Pokemon featured in the Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC: - **Heatran**: Complete the main story mission titled "Hyperspace Lumiose Survey No.
5" in the DLC to encounter Heatran. - **Darkrai**: Finish "Hyperspace Lumiose Survey No.
6" in the DLC main story missions. - **Groudon and Kyogre**: After completing the main story, proceed to finish Hyperspace Mission 13 for Groudon and Hyperspace Mission 14 for Kyogre. - **Rayquaza**: Once both Groudon and Kyogre have been caught, complete Hyperspace Mission 12 to add Rayquaza to your collection. - **Latios & Latias**: Unlock these Legendary Pokemon by completing Side Mission 189, "Siblings of the Sky." The mission rewards you with the Mega Stone; Latios and Latias themselves can be caught separately in 5-Star Unknown Zones. - **Swords of Justice (Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, Keldeo)**: After finishing Side Mission 188, make use of the Special Scan feature to discover Unknown Zones where these Legendary Pokemon can be found. - **Meloetta**: Similarly, utilize the Special Scan feature post-Side Mission 188 to locate zones where Meloetta appears. - **Genesect**: Complete Side Mission 191, "Collecting Four Drives," and purchase all the Genesect Drives from the respective requester to trigger the encounter. - **Marshadow**: Investigate the mysterious ghost child in Side Mission 192, "The Stealthy Shadow." Completion results in a Marshadow encounter. - **Meltan & Melmetal**: Participate in Side Mission 193, "Dreams of Meltan," and search around the Bank area for this elusive pair. - **Volcanion**: Finish Side Mission 194, "Volcanion Unleashed," and collaborate with Mable to extract Volcanion from an otherwise unopenable Poke Ball. - **Magearna**: After completing the main DLC storyline, as well as Side Missions 190 and 162, proceed to Side Mission 195, "Restarting Magearna," to unlock this Mythical Pokemon. - **Hoopa**: For Hoopa, clear Side Mission 196, "The Djinn Unbound." Players should speak to Taunie or Urbain regarding the Prison Bottle at Hotel Z. - **Zeraora**: Complete the secret side quest "Raging Lightning." Purchase Canari Bread from Terragon and trade it with an Item Trader on the roof of Vert Sector 3 for Popping Candy.
Present it to Ansha, who will use it to craft a donut that triggers the Zeraora event. Each of these encounters leverages new mission mechanics unique to the Mega Dimension expansion, reaffirming Game Freak's reputation for reimagining the Pokemon collecting experience.
With these detailed steps, trainers on the Nintendo Switch platform can experience deeper adventure and make the most of Pokemon Legends Z-A’s post-launch content. For up-to-date information on future updates, sales performance, and additional DLC drops, follow official announcements from Game Freak and Nintendo Direct presentations.
Available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch via the eShop, this latest content update introduces a variety of returning Legendary and Mythical Pokemon, many of which were challenging to obtain in previous games.
This guide provides detailed, step-by-step instructions on how players can encounter these rare Pokemon and expand their Pokédex on the current-generation hardware. As Game Freak continues to innovate with the Pokemon Legends series, the Mega Dimension DLC delivers enriched gameplay by introducing special missions and side quests focused on Legendary encounters.
Throughout the expansion, players will find familiar faces such as Heatran, Darkrai, Groudon, and Rayquaza—as well as Mythical gems including Marshadow, Genesect, and Magearna. Below is a concise guide for catching each Legendary and Mythical Pokemon featured in the Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC: - **Heatran**: Complete the main story mission titled "Hyperspace Lumiose Survey No.
5" in the DLC to encounter Heatran. - **Darkrai**: Finish "Hyperspace Lumiose Survey No.
6" in the DLC main story missions. - **Groudon and Kyogre**: After completing the main story, proceed to finish Hyperspace Mission 13 for Groudon and Hyperspace Mission 14 for Kyogre. - **Rayquaza**: Once both Groudon and Kyogre have been caught, complete Hyperspace Mission 12 to add Rayquaza to your collection. - **Latios & Latias**: Unlock these Legendary Pokemon by completing Side Mission 189, "Siblings of the Sky." The mission rewards you with the Mega Stone; Latios and Latias themselves can be caught separately in 5-Star Unknown Zones. - **Swords of Justice (Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, Keldeo)**: After finishing Side Mission 188, make use of the Special Scan feature to discover Unknown Zones where these Legendary Pokemon can be found. - **Meloetta**: Similarly, utilize the Special Scan feature post-Side Mission 188 to locate zones where Meloetta appears. - **Genesect**: Complete Side Mission 191, "Collecting Four Drives," and purchase all the Genesect Drives from the respective requester to trigger the encounter. - **Marshadow**: Investigate the mysterious ghost child in Side Mission 192, "The Stealthy Shadow." Completion results in a Marshadow encounter. - **Meltan & Melmetal**: Participate in Side Mission 193, "Dreams of Meltan," and search around the Bank area for this elusive pair. - **Volcanion**: Finish Side Mission 194, "Volcanion Unleashed," and collaborate with Mable to extract Volcanion from an otherwise unopenable Poke Ball. - **Magearna**: After completing the main DLC storyline, as well as Side Missions 190 and 162, proceed to Side Mission 195, "Restarting Magearna," to unlock this Mythical Pokemon. - **Hoopa**: For Hoopa, clear Side Mission 196, "The Djinn Unbound." Players should speak to Taunie or Urbain regarding the Prison Bottle at Hotel Z. - **Zeraora**: Complete the secret side quest "Raging Lightning." Purchase Canari Bread from Terragon and trade it with an Item Trader on the roof of Vert Sector 3 for Popping Candy.
Present it to Ansha, who will use it to craft a donut that triggers the Zeraora event. Each of these encounters leverages new mission mechanics unique to the Mega Dimension expansion, reaffirming Game Freak's reputation for reimagining the Pokemon collecting experience.
With these detailed steps, trainers on the Nintendo Switch platform can experience deeper adventure and make the most of Pokemon Legends Z-A’s post-launch content. For up-to-date information on future updates, sales performance, and additional DLC drops, follow official announcements from Game Freak and Nintendo Direct presentations.
