Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Tier List & Versus
(2025)
Published
This list has 232 characters from Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Official Tier
Editorial placements for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, with the reasoning behind each list.
Best Pokémon in Legends: Z-A, Ranked
Legends: Z-A brings Mega Evolution back into active battles, so this all-round ranking weighs each Pokémon’s base kit alongside its powered-up form. Use the separate Mega and Ranked Battles lists for more focused picks, or the early-game list if you are still building your story team.
Dragonite
Mewtwo
Zygarde
Garchomp
Lucario
Metagross
Salamence
Tyranitar
Gengar
Gardevoir
Charizard
Blastoise
Venusaur
Excadrill
Malamar
Greninja
Meganium
Emboar
Feraligatr
Clefable
Starmie
Skarmory
Chandelure
Dragalge
Eelektross
Victreebel
Scolipede
Pyroar
Floette
Falinks
Barbaracle
Scizor
Kangaskhan
Aerodactyl
Alakazam
Ampharos
Manectric
Houndoom
Mawile
Gallade
Heracross
Absol
Aggron
Steelix
Best Mega Evolutions, Ranked
This ranking compares the battle options each Mega Evolution adds, not just the jump in raw stats. Dragonite, Mewtwo, Zygarde and Garchomp lead the top group; the remaining forms have more specific roles or matchups.
Dragonite
Mewtwo
Zygarde
Garchomp
Lucario
Metagross
Salamence
Tyranitar
Gengar
Gardevoir
Charizard
Blastoise
Venusaur
Excadrill
Malamar
Meganium
Emboar
Feraligatr
Kangaskhan
Scizor
Diancie
Greninja
Clefable
Starmie
Skarmory
Chandelure
Dragalge
Eelektross
Victreebel
Scolipede
Pyroar
Floette
Falinks
Barbaracle
Aerodactyl
Alakazam
Ampharos
Manectric
Houndoom
Mawile
Sableye
Gallade
Chesnaught
Delphox
Drampa
Absol
Glalie
Froslass
Abomasnow
Pinsir
Heracross
Hawlucha
Scrafty
Banette
Altaria
Audino
Lopunny
Camerupt
Medicham
Slowbro
Sharpedo
Steelix
Aggron
Beedrill
Pidgeot
Gyarados
Best for Ranked Battles, Ranked
Z-A Ranked Battles are four-player fights in real time, and points come from taking out opponents’ Pokémon. Coverage, movement and the ability to recover from a bad exchange matter alongside damage, so this board favors picks that can keep scoring as the fight shifts.
Dragonite
Mewtwo
Zygarde
Garchomp
Lucario
Metagross
Salamence
Tyranitar
Gengar
Gardevoir
Excadrill
Aegislash
Talonflame
Gyarados
Charizard
Greninja
Skarmory
Sableye
Meowstic
Klefki
Malamar
Chandelure
Dragalge
Scizor
Kangaskhan
Eelektross
Falinks
Barbaracle
Florges
Goodra
Beedrill
Medicham
Banette
Altaria
Lopunny
Camerupt
Glalie
Froslass
Abomasnow
Pinsir
Heracross
Hawlucha
Scrafty
Audino
Best Early-Game Picks, Ranked
For the story, a Pokémon’s timing matters as much as its final form. Ralts, Drilbur, Fletchling, Magikarp, Goomy and Espurr lead this list; lower-ranked lines tend to need more time or a more specific role to pay off.
Ralts
Drilbur
Fletchling
Magikarp
Goomy
Espurr
Budew
Flabebe
Inkay
Mareep
Venipede
Bellsprout
Pancham
Clauncher
Skrelp
Numel
Weedle
Pidgey
Chikorita
Tepig
Totodile
Gible
Aron
Swablu
Shuppet
Snorunt
Litwick
Tynamo
Noibat
Litleo
Skiddo
Bunnelby
Scatterbug
Patrat
Watchog
Trubbish
Binacle
Helioptile
Hippopotas
Sandile
Panpour
Pansage
Pansear
Spritzee
Swirlix
Dedenne
Buneary
Furfrou
Carbink
Legendary and Pseudo-Legendary, Ranked
This list includes pseudo-legendaries alongside Legendary Pokémon, which is why Dragonite, Tyranitar and Metagross appear beside Mewtwo and Zygarde. The top tier is narrow; the rest still offer useful Mega forms and matchup answers.
Mewtwo
Zygarde
Xerneas
Yveltal
Dragonite
Tyranitar
Metagross
Salamence
Garchomp
Diancie
Goodra
Want to rank them yourself? Open the Tier Maker tab.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Tier Maker
Characters (232)
Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Blind Rank
The next character from Pokémon Legends: Z-A is drawn for you, so you never pick who comes next. Top 5 holds one per slot. The Tier List works like the regular board, with several characters in each row.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Versus
Run a fast elimination tournament for Pokémon Legends: Z-A and keep choosing winners until only one character remains.
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Bracket
Build a championship bracket for Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Drag the seeds, or fill them at random. Click a fighter to send them through, or roll the match.
Click a character to advance, or roll the match. An empty slot sends the other fighter through.
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Alignment Chart
Split Pokémon Legends: Z-A into sides. Choose 2 or 4 sections, drag characters into each one, and name the side.
Drag a character into a section and drop it where you want. Click the text to write it, or drag the text to move it.
Available
Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 0–10
Give each Pokémon Legends: Z-A character a score from 0 to 10. Same scores sit together, from 10 at the top down to 0.
Number keys set 0 to 9. Tap a character on the board to change that score.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A - ⚙ Setting
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