Rogue Mega Dragonite emerges as a formidable adversary in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, appearing near Justice Dojo within Vert Sector 3 of Lumiose City’s eastern district. This dual Dragon/Flying-type employs devastating hybrid assaults, demanding strategic preparation.
Though possible to challenge at lower levels, success against this powerhouse requires parity in strength. Focus on exploiting its vulnerabilities while avoiding ineffective strategies against its immunities.
Combat Vulnerabilities
- Primary Types – Dragon/Flying hybrid
- Effective Offenses – Ice, Rock, Fairy, and Dragon techniques
- Limited Impact – Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water, Grass attacks
- Nullified Damage – All Ground-based moves
Optimal Counter Strategies
Prioritize Ice-type specialists for superior type advantage. Avoid Ground-type companions entirely. Recommended combatants include:
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
| Sylveon | Fairy |
| Slurpuff | Fairy |
| Swirlix | Fairy |
| Aromatisse | Fairy |
| Spritzee | Fairy |
| Florges | Fairy |
| Floette | Fairy |
| Flabebe | Fairy |
| Noivern | Flying/Dragon |
| Noibat | Flying/Dragon |
| Goodra | Dragon |
| Sliggoo | Dragon |
| Goomy | Dragon |
| Salamence | Dragon/Flying |
| Shelgon | Dragon |
| Bagon | Dragon |
| Altaria | Dragon/Flying |
| Dragonite | Dragon/Flying |
| Dragonair | Dragon |
| Dratini | Dragon |
| Froslass | Ice/Ghost |
| Glaceon | Ice |
| Glalie | Ice |
| Snorunt | Ice |
Level Recommendations
With Rogue Mega Dragonite at Level 59, trainers should achieve at least Level 57 for viability. Superior-leveled teams will find the encounter more manageable, while underleveled challengers must rely on precise type advantages.
Tactical Approaches
Optimize your squad with Ice, Rock, Dragon, or Fairy-types while avoiding Ground equivalents. Stock ample healing items to counteract Dragonite’s potent strikes. Maintain constant mobility to evade its mixed-range offense pattern.
The foe alternates between aerial assaults and ground-based techniques. Expect sudden dives requiring quick evasive maneuvers. Time Mega Evolution strategically – preserve energy when underleveled, but utilize Plus Moves freely with level parity or superiority.
- Aerial Cutter – Dodge laterally to avoid wind blades
- Inferno Breath – Maintain distance during flame attacks
- Dragon Frenzy – Attack from range during claw strikes
- Turbulent Tempest – Withdraw vulnerable Pokémon during tornado/lightning phase
- Blazing Barrage – Position beneath Dragonite during energy beam execution
- Draconic Charge – Prepare for high-speed physical impacts
Victory grants the Dragoninite Mega Stone, enabling Dragonite transformations. Approach this climactic clash with strategic preparation for optimal success.