Pokemon Legends Z-A: Reaching Rank B Walkthrough

In Pokémon Legends Z-A, advancing to Rank B requires defeating Jacinthe in a promotion match. However, she demands competitors first prove their worth by dominating a multi-stage tournament. This lengthy quest involves sequential battles against skilled trainers, culminating in a showdown with Zygarde. Below we outline strategies for each phase of the challenge.

Rank B Promotion Roadmap

Tournament Registration Process

Tournament host location (Source: The Pokémon Company)

Following your victory over Lebanne in the “SBC Invitation” quest, accumulate 41,000 Ticket Points through Battle Zone matches to obtain a Challenge Ticket. Proceed to Hotel Richisimme on the map’s northeast edge. After a promotional photoshoot with Lebanne, Jacinthe will enter you into a bracket-style competition beginning with Canari.

Round 1: Opponent Canari

First tournament match (Source: The Pokémon Company)

Canari’s Team: Heliolisk, Stunfisk, Ampharos, Eelektross
Recommended Counters: Ground-type specialists like Garchomp or Excadrill

Round 2: Against Ivor

Ivor’s Roster: Heracross, Machamp, Medicham, Falinks
Optimal Matchups: Fairy-types including Gardevoir or Togekiss

Semis: Face-off With Corbeau

Corbeau’s Lineup: Arbok, Roserade, Gyarados, Scolipede
Tactical Choices: Combine Electric-types for water coverage with Psychic-types for poison counters

Zygarde Showdown

Legendary Pokémon appearance (Source: The Pokémon Company)

Zygarde interrupts the finals in its 50% Forme. Exploit its Dragon/Ground typing with Ice and Fairy attackers like Froslass or Sylveon. Post-battle, Jacinthe initiates the promotion match using:

Jacinthe’s Team: Carbink, Aurorus, Mawile, Gardevoir, Clefable
Winning Strategy: Steel and Fire-types such as Heatran or Metagross