Many trainers find Rogue Mega Altaria in Pokémon Legends Z-A to be one of the most challenging adversaries, particularly during Main Mission 28. Its unpredictable attack patterns and devastating moves make it a formidable opponent. Preparing the right strategy and team composition is essential for victory.
Effective Team Composition Against Rogue Mega Altaria
| Pokemon | Acquisition Method | Mega Stone Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mawile | Obtain via completion of Side Mission 77 | Defeat Rogue Mega Mawile |
| Gengar | Located in Old House during Main Mission 20 | Purchase at Stone Emporium for 50,000 Poke Dollars |
| Gardevoir | Evolve Ralts found in Vert Sector 4 Courtyard | Trade 240 Mega Shards at Quasartico Inc. |
| Frosslass | Encounter in Wild Zone 20 | Acquire after defeating Rogue Mega Froslass |
| Excadrill | Discover in Wild Zone 14 | Trade 360 Mega Shards at Quasartico Inc. |
Vulnerabilities and Defensive Traits
Key elemental weaknesses to exploit include:
- Ice
- Poison
- Rock
- Steel
Resistances/Immunities include:
- Bug
- Dark
- Dragon (Immune)
- Electric
- Fighting
- Fire
- Grass
- Water
Combat Tactics and Level Preparation
This Level 53 encounter demands meticulous preparation. Key attacks to anticipate include:
- Dragon Pulse: Sidestep the slow-moving energy beam after recognizing its lengthy charge period
- Moonblast: Evade the delayed but powerful energy orb by maintaining spatial awareness
- Whirlwind: Navigate rapidly circling tornadoes using dash maneuvers along the arena perimeter
- Brave Bird: Avoid the linear charge path through lateral movement
Victory hinges on recognizing attack telegraphs and responding appropriately. Prioritize exploiting vulnerability windows between attack sequences with super-effective moves from your prepared counters.
