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Grisham (Rank B) Team and Weaknesses

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Grisham (Rank B) Team and Weaknesses

This is a guide on how to beat Grisham and their team in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn about the weaknesses of Grisham's Pokemon, recommended Pokemon against them, tips on how to beat them, and where to find Grisham in this guide!

List of Contents

Grisham (Rank B) Team and Weaknesses

List of Pokemon

Pokemon Weaknesses Known Moves
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
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
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
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
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
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

Recommended Pokemon for Grisham

Best Pokemon to Use

Pokemon Best Moves and Explanation
Mega Gardevoir ImageMega Gardevoir Best Moves:
・ Moonblast
・ Draining Kiss
・ Reflect (TM 031)
・ Protect (TM 017)
Mega Gardevoir boasts STAB Moonblast that allows it to deal super effective damage to both Pangoro and Malamar. While it needs to be wary of coverage moves, it has semi-reliable recovery in Draining Kiss and can set up Reflect to boost its Defense.
Mega Camerupt ImageMega Camerupt Best Moves:
・ Earth Power (TM 052)
・ Lava Plume
・ Protect (TM 017)
・ Earthquake (TM 069)
Mega Camerupt boasts STAB Earth Power and Earthquake, allowing it to deal super effective damage to Grisham's Pyroar, Tyranitar, and Mega Charizard X. It's Fire-typing and natural bulk also allows it to shrug off Mega Charizard X's Flare Blitz.

How to Beat Grisham (Rank B)

Raise Your Pokemon to Level 65

We recommend raising the level of your Pokemon to at least Level 65. Grisham's Mega Charizard X is Level 63 so it's best to have your Pokemon a few levels higher so they have a better chance withstanding repeated attacks froms his Pokemon.

EXP Farming Guide: How to Level Up Fast

Camerupt Can Handle 3 of Grisham's Pokemon

Camerupt's dual Fire and Ground-typing allows it to counter three of Grisham's Pokemon, dealing super effective damage to Pyroar, Tyranitar, and Mega Charizard X with its STAB Earth Power.

Although you'll have to be wary of Pyroar and Tyranitar's Ground-type coverage moves, Mega Camerupt has enough natural bulk to shrug them off and retaliate with its strong Ground-type STAB.

How to Get Mega Camerupt

How to Fight Grisham (Rank B)

Fought After Exploring Lysandre Labs

Read the Files

Grisham is fought during Story Mission 35: Reaching Rank A. You'll need to explore Lysandre Labs in the rundown Lysandre Cafe and read all four Team Flare Files in the main room.

You'll then need to earn a total of 45,000 Ticket Points to get the Challenge Ticket to fight Grisham in a Promotion Match.

Complete Story Walkthrough

Grisham (Rank B) Location

At the Nouveau Cafe

Grisham at Nouveau Cafe

Grisham is located in his food truck at Nouveau Cafe slightly southeast of Prism Tower in the center of the city.

You'll need to consult Emma and then Mable for a lead on Grisham's identity, then agree to explore Lysandre Labs and read the Team Flare files inside to challenge him to the Promotion Match.

Lumiose City Interactive Map

Grisham (Rank B) Rewards

Rank A Promotion and Flare Blitz TM

Rank A
Defeating Grisham in the Promotion Match will get you promoted to Rank A, and he'll also reward you the TM for the move Flare Blitz.

List of All TMs

Grisham Infinite Z-A Royale Team

Infinite Z-A Royale Rematch

Pokemon Weaknesses Known Moves
Pangoro Image
Pangoro
Pokemon Legends ZA Fighting Type Pokemon Legends ZA Dark Type
Lvl. 70
Takes 4x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fairy Type
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fighting Type Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type
・ Close Combat
・ Crunch
・ Bullet Punch
・ Protect
Malamar Image
Malamar
Pokemon Legends ZA Dark Type Pokemon Legends ZA Psychic Type
Lvl. 70
Takes 4x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Bug Type
Takes 2x damage:
Pokemon Legends ZA Fairy Type
・ Psyshock
・ Night Slash
・ Liquidation
・ Bulk Up
Pyroar Image
Pyroar
Pokemon Legends ZA Fire Type Pokemon Legends ZA Normal Type
Lvl. 70
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
Tyranitar Image
Tyranitar
Pokemon Legends ZA Rock Type Pokemon Legends ZA Dark Type
Lvl. 71
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 Pokemon Legends ZA Fairy Type
・ Stone Edge
・ Crunch
・ Earthquake
・ Ice Punch
Salamence Image
Salamence
Pokemon Legends ZA Dragon Type Pokemon Legends ZA Flying Type
Lvl. 71
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
Mega Charizard X Image
Mega Charizard X
Pokemon Legends ZA Fire Type Pokemon Legends ZA Dragon Type
Lvl. 72
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

Grisham will be fought again in the Infinite Z-A Royale, a post-game feature. In the Infinite Z-A Royale, your opponents are fixed until the 20th match, and are randomly selected starting from the 21st match.

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)

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