Pokémon Legends Z-A: All Alpha Pokémon Locations and Guide
Welcome to our guide on Alpha Pokémon in the upcoming Pokémon Legends Z-A. While we eagerly await the game’s launch in 2025, this guide will cover everything we expect to see regarding these formidable creatures based on their appearance in Pokémon Legends: Arceus and what we know about the new setting of Lumiose City. We will update this page with exact locations as soon as the game is released.
What are Alpha Pokémon?
First introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Alpha Pokémon are larger, more powerful versions of regular Pokémon that roam the wild. They are easily identified by their intimidating size and glowing red eyes. These encounters are designed to be a true test of a trainer’s skill, acting as mini-bosses within the overworld.
Alphas typically have higher levels than other Pokémon in the same area, boast boosted stats, and often know moves their species wouldn’t normally learn at that level. Defeating or catching them yields valuable rewards, and if caught, they make exceptionally strong additions to your team.
Expected Alpha Pokémon Locations in Lumiose City
Pokémon Legends Z-A is set entirely within Lumiose City, which is undergoing a massive urban redevelopment plan. This unique setting suggests that Alpha Pokémon will be found in newly created habitats, repurposed districts, and wild zones integrated into the city’s architecture. Here’s where we predict you’ll find them.
Urban Bio-Domes and Park Districts
Lumiose City is famous for its distinct avenues and plazas. We expect the redevelopment plan to include large, self-contained ecosystems or parks, perfect for housing powerful Pokémon. Look for an Alpha Gogoat in a central park area or a formidable Florges in a meticulously maintained floral garden district. These areas will likely serve as the “open-world” zones within the city confines.
The Lumiose City Underground and Sewers
Beneath the glamour of Lumiose City lies a vast underground network. This dark, mysterious environment is the perfect habitat for powerful Poison, Dark, or Water-type Alphas. We speculate that players will encounter Alpha Pokémon like Dragalge or a massive Crobat while exploring the city’s subterranean depths as part of the redevelopment project.
Power Plant and Industrial Zones
The redevelopment of a city requires immense power. An expanded Kalos Power Plant or new industrial zones could be home to powerful Electric and Steel-type Alphas. An Alpha Heliolisk or a menacing Aegislash could be found guarding key infrastructure, presenting a significant challenge to trainers exploring these areas.
Potential Kalos Alpha Pokémon List
The Kalos region is home to many iconic Pokémon that would make for incredible Alpha encounters. Based on the Pokédex and the potential for Mega Evolution to return, here is a list of Pokémon we expect to see as Alphas in Legends Z-A:
- Greninja
- Talonflame
- Gogoat
- Pangoro
- Aegislash
- Heliolisk
- Tyrantrum
- Aurorus
- Sylveon
- Goodra
- Noivern
How to Catch Alpha Pokémon
If the mechanics remain similar to Legends: Arceus, catching an Alpha Pokémon will be a difficult but rewarding task. A direct battle is often the only way to secure the catch, as their heightened awareness makes stealth difficult. Here is a step-by-step strategy:
- Engage in Battle: Unlike smaller Pokémon, you will likely need to battle an Alpha to weaken it. Be prepared for a tough fight, as they hit hard and have a lot of health.
- Exploit Weaknesses: Use Pokémon with a type advantage to deal significant damage. This is the key to chipping away at their large health pool.
- Inflict Status Conditions: Putting an Alpha to sleep or paralyzing it will dramatically increase your catch rate. This step is almost essential for a successful capture.
- Use High-Tier Poké Balls: Don’t waste your regular Poké Balls. Come prepared with Ultra Balls, or whatever the equivalent is in Legends Z-A, to maximize your chances.
Alternatively, if stealth is an option, using items to distract the Alpha and landing a back-strike throw with a powerful Poké Ball might work, but this will likely be much harder than in the wilds of Hisui.
