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Promotion Matches determine whether you will move to a higher rank in the Z-A Royale of Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about the promotion match opponents that you will face, their Pokemon, movesets, and weaknesses in this guide!

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Zach (Rank Z)

Zach Promotion Match

Zach is the first battle that will raise your rank during Mission 4: Battling in the Z-A Royale. He will have a Pikachu, Pidgey, and a Slowpoke.

Pokemon Weaknesses Known Moves
Pikachu Image
Pikachu
Pokemon Legends ZA Electric Type
Lvl. 9
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Ground Type
・ Quick Attack
・ Growl
・ Thunder Wave
・ Thunder Shock
Pidgey Image
Pidgey
Pokemon Legends ZA Normal Type Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type
Lvl. 9
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Electric Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ice Type Pokemon Legends ZA Rock Type
・ Tackle
・ Growl
・ Gust
・
Slowpoke Image
Slowpoke
Pokemon Legends ZA Water Type Pokemon Legends ZA Psychic Type
Lvl. 8
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Grass Type Pokemon Legends ZA Electric Type Pokemon Legends ZA Bug Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ghost Type Pokemon Legends ZA Dark Type
・ Water Gun
・ Growl
・ Tackle
・ Confusion

Zach (Rank Z) Team and Weaknesses

Yvon (Rank Y)

Yvon

Yvon is the second promotion match during Mission 6: Reaching Rank X. Yvon will have a Vivillion, Swirlix, and a Spritzee.

Pokemon Weaknesses Known Moves
Vivillon Image
Vivillon
Pokemon Legends ZA Bug Type Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type
Lvl. 16
Takes 4x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Rock Type
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fire Type Pokemon Legends ZA Electric Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ice Type Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type
・ Draining Kiss
・ Infestation
・ Gust
・ Light Screen
Swirlix Image
Swirlix
Pokemon Legends ZA Fairy Type
Lvl. 15
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Poison Type Pokemon Legends ZA Steel Type
・ Fairy Wind
・ Fake Tears
・ Charm
・ Tackle
Spritzee Image
Spritzee
Pokemon Legends ZA Fairy Type
Lvl. 15
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Poison Type Pokemon Legends ZA Steel Type
・ Fairy Wind
・ Disarming Voice
・ Fake Tears
・

Yvon (Rank Y) Team and Weaknesses

Xavi (Rank X)

Xavi Promotion Match

Xavi is the third promotion match during Mission 7: Reaching Rank W. Xavi will have a Furfrou, Kadabra, Roselia, and Venipede as her Pokemon.

Pokemon Weaknesses Known Moves
Furfrou Image
Furfrou
Pokemon Legends ZA Normal Type
Lvl. 21
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fighting Type
・ Take Down
・ Bite
・ Thunder Fang
・ Fire Fang
Kadabra Image
Kadabra
Pokemon Legends ZA Psychic Type
Lvl. 21
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Bug Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ghost Type Pokemon Legends ZA Dark Type
・ Confusion
・ Psybeam
・ Shadow Ball
・ Reflect
Roselia Image
Roselia
Pokemon Legends ZA Grass Type Pokemon Legends ZA Poison Type
Lvl. 20
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fire Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ice Type Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type Pokemon Legends ZA Psychic Type
・ Magical Leaf
・ Razor Leaf
・ Sleep Powder
・ Spikes
Venipede Image
Venipede
Pokemon Legends ZA Bug Type Pokemon Legends ZA Poison Type
Lvl. 20
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fire Type Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type Pokemon Legends ZA Psychic Type Pokemon Legends ZA Rock Type
・ Pin Missile
・ Rollout
・ Screech
・ Spikes

Xavi (Rank X) Team and Weaknesses

Rintaro (Rank W)

Rintaro is the fourth promotion match during Mission 8: Reaching Rank V. Rintaro will have Simisear, Simipour, and a Simisage.

Pokemon Weaknesses Known Moves
Simisear Image
Simisear
Pokemon Legends ZA Fire Type
Lvl. 24
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Water Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ground Type Pokemon Legends ZA Rock Type
・ Flame Wheel
・ Ember
・ Bite
・ Protect
Simipour Image
Simipour
Pokemon Legends ZA Water Type
Lvl. 24
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Grass Type Pokemon Legends ZA Electric Type
・ Bubble Beam
・ Water Gun
・ Bite
・ Protect
Simisage Image
Simisage
Pokemon Legends ZA Grass Type
Lvl. 24
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fire Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ice Type Pokemon Legends ZA Poison Type Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type Pokemon Legends ZA Bug Type
・ Vine Whip
・ Magical Leaf
・ Bite
・ Protect

Rintaro (Rank W) Team and Weaknesses

Vinnie (Rank V)

Vinnie promotion match

Vinnie is the fifth promotion match during Mission 10: The Secrets of Mega Evolution. Vinnie will be the first promotion match that will use Mega Pokemon.

Pokemon Weaknesses Known Moves
Mega Drampa Image
Mega Drampa
Pokemon Legends ZA Normal Type Pokemon Legends ZA Dragon Type
Lvl. 32
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Ice Type Pokemon Legends ZA Fighting Type Pokemon Legends ZA Dragon Type Pokemon Legends ZA Fairy Type
・ Twister
・ Icy Wind
・ Glare
・ Safeguard
Buneary Image
Buneary
Pokemon Legends ZA Normal Type
Lvl. 30
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fighting Type
・ Quick Attack
・ Brutal Swing
・ Draining Kiss
・ Charm
Sharpedo Image
Sharpedo
Pokemon Legends ZA Water Type Pokemon Legends ZA Dark Type
Lvl. 30
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Grass Type Pokemon Legends ZA Electric Type Pokemon Legends ZA Fighting Type Pokemon Legends ZA Bug Type Pokemon Legends ZA Fairy Type
・ Aqua Jet
・ Whirlpool
・ Night Slash
・ Slash
Houndoom Image
Houndoom
Pokemon Legends ZA Dark Type Pokemon Legends ZA Fire Type
Lvl. 30
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Water Type Pokemon Legends ZA Fighting Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ground Type Pokemon Legends ZA Rock Type
・ Fire Fang
・ Fire Spin
・ Bite
・ Roar

Vinnie (Rank V) Team and Weaknesses

Canari (Rank F)

Defeat Canari

Canari is a promotion battle during Mission 14: Reaching Rank E. All of Canari's Pokemon are Electric-type and are all weak to Ground-type moves, so make sure your Pokemon have those moves to counter her.

Pokemon Weaknesses Known Moves
Mega Eelektross Image
Mega Eelektross
Pokemon Legends ZA Electric Type
Lvl. 39
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Ground Type
・ Discharge
・ Volt Switch
・ Eerie Impulse
・ Crunch
Stunfisk Image
Stunfisk
Pokemon Legends ZA Ground Type Pokemon Legends ZA Electric Type
Lvl. 38
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Water Type Pokemon Legends ZA Grass Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ice Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ground Type
・ Discharge
・ Spark
・ Mud Shot
・ Charge
Ampharos Image
Ampharos
Pokemon Legends ZA Electric Type
Lvl. 38
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Ground Type
・ Discharge
・ Dragon Pulse
・ Power Gem
・ Cotton Guard
Heliolisk Image
Heliolisk
Pokemon Legends ZA Electric Type Pokemon Legends ZA Normal Type
Lvl. 37
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fighting Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ground Type
・ Volt Switch
・ Parabolic Charge
・ Swift
・ Bulldoze

Canari (Rank F) Team and Weaknesses

Ivor (Rank E)

Defeat Ivor

Your battle with Ivor happens during Mission 19: Reaching Rank D. All of Ivor's Pokemon are Fighting-type Pokemon meaning they are weak to Flying and Fairy.

Pokemon Weaknesses Known Moves
Mega Falinks Image
Mega Falinks
Pokemon Legends ZA Fighting Type
Lvl. 47
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type Pokemon Legends ZA Psychic Type Pokemon Legends ZA Fairy Type
・ No Retreat
・ Brick Break
・ Iron Head
・ Rock Slide
Machamp Image
Machamp
Pokemon Legends ZA Fighting Type
Lvl. 46
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type Pokemon Legends ZA Psychic Type Pokemon Legends ZA Fairy Type
・ Brick Break
・ Brutal Swing
・ Bulldoze
・ Bulk Up
Medicham Image
Medicham
Pokemon Legends ZA Fighting Type Pokemon Legends ZA Psychic Type
Lvl. 46
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ghost Type Pokemon Legends ZA Fairy Type
・ Rock Smash
・ Zen Headbutt
・ Ice Punch
・ Protect
Heracross Image
Heracross
Pokemon Legends ZA Bug Type Pokemon Legends ZA Fighting Type
Lvl. 45
Takes 4x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fire Type Pokemon Legends ZA Psychic Type Pokemon Legends ZA Fairy Type
・ Brick Break
・ Pin Missile
・ Rock Blast
・ Aerial Ace

Ivor (Rank E) Team and Weaknesses

Corbeau (Rank D)

Defeat Corbeau

Corbeau is first fought during Mission 24: Reaching Rank C. His Pokemon consists mainly of Poison-types which are weak to Psychic-type moves.

Pokemon Weaknesses Known Moves
Mega Scolipede Image
Mega Scolipede
Pokemon Legends ZA Bug Type Pokemon Legends ZA Poison Type
Lvl. 52
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fire Type Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type Pokemon Legends ZA Psychic Type Pokemon Legends ZA Rock Type
・ Gunk Shot
・ X-Scissor
・ Earthquake
・ Protect
Roserade Image
Roserade
Pokemon Legends ZA Grass Type Pokemon Legends ZA Poison Type
Lvl. 51
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fire Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ice Type Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type Pokemon Legends ZA Psychic Type
・ Giga Drain
・ Sludge Bomb
・ Shadow Ball
・ Synthesis
Gyarados Image
Gyarados
Pokemon Legends ZA Water Type Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type
Lvl. 51
Takes 4x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Electric Type
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Rock Type
・ Waterfall
・ Bounce
・ Dragon Rush
・ Crunch
Arbok Image
Arbok
Pokemon Legends ZA Poison Type
Lvl. 50
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Ground Type Pokemon Legends ZA Psychic Type
・ Poison Jab
・ Fire Fang
・ Leech Life
・ Toxic

Corbeau (Rank D) Team and Weaknesses

Jacinthe (Rank C)

Defeat Jacinthe

Jacinthe is the battle that you have to face during Mission 30: Reaching Rank B. Being a Fairy-type user, make sure to have Steel-type moves on your Pokemon to deal massive damage.

Pokemon Weaknesses Known Moves
Mega Clefable Image
Mega Clefable
Pokemon Legends ZA Fairy Type Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type
Lvl. 59
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Electric Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ice Type Pokemon Legends ZA Poison Type Pokemon Legends ZA Rock Type Pokemon Legends ZA Steel Type
・ Moonblast
・ Air Slash
・ Mystical Fire
・ Protect
Gardevoir Image
Gardevoir
Pokemon Legends ZA Psychic Type Pokemon Legends ZA Fairy Type
Lvl. 58
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Poison Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ghost Type Pokemon Legends ZA Steel Type
・ Moonblast
・ Psychic
・ Mystical Fire
・ Calm Mind
Aurorus Image
Aurorus
Pokemon Legends ZA Rock Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ice Type
Lvl. 58
Takes 4x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fighting Type Pokemon Legends ZA Steel Type
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Water Type Pokemon Legends ZA Grass Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ground Type Pokemon Legends ZA Rock Type
・ Freeze-Dry
・ Blizzard
・ Rock Blast
・ Protect
Mawile Image
Mawile
Pokemon Legends ZA Steel Type Pokemon Legends ZA Fairy Type
Lvl. 58
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fire Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ground Type
・ Play Rough
・ Iron Head
・ Crunch
・ Fire Fang
Carbink Image
Carbink
Pokemon Legends ZA Rock Type Pokemon Legends ZA Fairy Type
Lvl. 57
Takes 4x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Steel Type
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Water Type Pokemon Legends ZA Grass Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ground Type
・ Moonblast
・ Stone Edge
・ Flash Cannon
・ Stealth Rock

Jacinthe (Rank C) Team and Weaknesses

Grisham (Rank B)

Defeat Grisham

Grisham is the final opponent that you will have to face in order to reach Rank A. He is first fought during Mission 35: Reaching Rank A.

Pokemon Weaknesses Known Moves
Mega Charizard X Image
Mega Charizard X
Pokemon Legends ZA Fire Type Pokemon Legends ZA Dragon Type
Lvl. 63
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Ground Type Pokemon Legends ZA Rock Type Pokemon Legends ZA Dragon Type
・ Flare Blitz
・ Dragon Rush
・ Air Slash
・ Protect
Salamence Image
Salamence
Pokemon Legends ZA Dragon Type Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type
Lvl. 62
Takes 4x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Ice Type
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Rock Type Pokemon Legends ZA Dragon Type Pokemon Legends ZA Fairy Type
・ Draco Meteor
・ Aerial Ace
・ Earthquake
・ Fire Fang
Tyranitar Image
Tyranitar
Pokemon Legends ZA Rock Type Pokemon Legends ZA Dark Type
Lvl. 62
Takes 4x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fighting Type
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Water Type Pokemon Legends ZA Grass Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ground Type Pokemon Legends ZA Bug Type Pokemon Legends ZA Steel Type
・ Stone Edge
・ Crunch
・ Earthquake
・ Ice Punch
Pyroar Image
Pyroar
Pokemon Legends ZA Fire Type Pokemon Legends ZA Normal Type
Lvl. 61
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Water Type Pokemon Legends ZA Fighting Type Pokemon Legends ZA Ground Type Pokemon Legends ZA Rock Type
・ Overheat
・ Hyper Voice
・ Earth Power
・ Snarl
Malamar Image
Malamar
Pokemon Legends ZA Dark Type Pokemon Legends ZA Psychic Type
Lvl. 61
Takes 4x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Bug Type
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fairy Type
・ Psyshock
・ Night Slash
・ Liquidation
・ Hypnosis
Pangoro Image
Pangoro
Pokemon Legends ZA Fighting Type Pokemon Legends ZA Dark Type
Lvl. 61
Takes 4x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fairy Type
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fighting Type Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type
・ Brick Break
・ Crunch
・ Bullet Punch
・ Protect

Grisham (Rank B) Team and Weaknesses

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Vinnie (Rank V) Canari (Rank F)
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