Pokémon Legends Z-A concludes with the “A Rogue Mega Starmie” quest, requiring you to subdue three unstable Mega-evolved creatures in Lumiose City’s outskirts. Despite being instructed to avoid confrontation initially, overcoming Philippe becomes essential to progress. Below are optimized strategies for mastering this climactic battle.
Conquering the Mega Starmie Challenge
Operation Starting Point
Initiate your journey at Bleu Sector 9, situated in the map’s southwestern quadrant. Access Philippe’s rooftop perch via the southwest building elevator. This confrontation serves as the gateway to facing the destabilized Starmie.
Opponent Team Composition
| Name | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Skarmory | Steel/Flying | 57 |
| Aggron | Steel/Rock | 56 |
| Scizor | Bug/Steel | 56 |
| Steelix | Steel/Ground | 56 |
Prioritize Fire and Ground specialists like Typhlosion or Garchomp for this clash. Maintain flexible team options for the subsequent Starmie encounter.
Mega Starmie Showdown Tactics
This Level 59 Water/Psychic hybrid boasts enhanced mobility and devastating attacks. Capitalize on these vulnerabilities:
- Dark-type moves
- Electrical assaults
- Botanical techniques
- Phantom strikes
- Insectoid abilities
Opt for combatants like Luxray, Sceptile, or Houndoom. Their Mega Evolutions prove particularly effective against the frenzied Starmie. Monitor these lethal techniques:
- Crystalline Strike: Evade using shadow indicators before impact
- Aquatic Shockwave: Swap fighters upon confusion infliction
- Psionic Charge: Execute timely dodges during approach
- High-Pressure Jet: Avoid frontal positioning completely
Mission Completion Rewards
Victory grants the Starminite, enabling permanent Mega Evolution for Starmie. This achievement unlocks Rank A progression opportunities within the game’s challenge system.
