Mega Evolution returns in Pokémon Legends Z-A, and finding all Mega Stones is essential for unlocking your Pokémon's true potential. You can obtain Mega Stones through five main methods: buying them from the Stone Emporium in southern Lumiose City, exchanging Mega Shards at Quasartico Inc. in northern Lumiose City, defeating Rogue Mega Pokémon in specific missions, earning them through Ranked Battles seasons, or receiving starter-dependent stones from AZ during Mission 10. This comprehensive guide reveals every Mega Stone location, exact costs, boss strategies, and expert tips to help you collect them all efficiently.
| Method | Location | Currency | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Emporium | Southern Lumiose City | ₽50,000-100,000 | Gengarite, Charizardite X/Y |
| Quasartico Exchange | Northern Lumiose City | 180-360 Mega Shards | Lucarionite, Salamencite |
| Rogue Mega Battles | Various Missions | Victory | Absolite, Slowbronite |
| Ranked Battles | Z-A Royale | Season Rewards | Greninjite, Delphoxite |
| Starter Gifts | Mission 10 | Story Progress | Feraligite, Meganiumite |
Mega Evolution becomes available during Main Mission 9: "Chase that Mysterious Pokemon." Before you can start collecting Mega Stones, you need to understand the core mechanics:
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Mega Power System:
Requirements for Mega Evolution:
The Stone Emporium is located in the southern part of Lumiose City, near the Wild Zone 1 area. From the city center, head straight south and you can't miss it. This shop also sells regular Evolution Stones and other evolution items.
| Mega Stone | Pokémon | Cost (₽) |
|---|---|---|
| Abomasite | Abomasnow | 50,000 |
| Absolite | Absol | 50,000 |
| Blastoisinite | Blastoise | 100,000 |
| Charizardite X | Charizard | 100,000 |
| Charizardite Y | Charizard | 100,000 |
| Feraligatr | Feraligatr | 100,000 |
| Garchompite | Garchomp | 70,000 |
| Gengarite | Gengar | 50,000 |
| Kangaskhanite | Kangaskhan | 70,000 |
| Medichamite | Medicham | 50,000 |
| Meganiumite | Meganium | 100,000 |
| Scizorite | Scizor | 50,000 |
| Steelixite | Steelix | 70,000 |
Pro Tip: Save up your money early in the game, as the Stone Emporium stones are among the most expensive items. Focus on buying stones for your core team members first.
Quasartico Inc. Headquarters is located in the north-western part of Lumiose City. From the city center, take the main path leading north-west, and you'll find the office building. Here you can exchange Mega Shards for various Mega Stones.
Mega Shards are obtained by destroying pink crystal clusters scattered throughout Lumiose City and the surrounding areas. These clusters respawn regularly, making them a renewable resource. Focus on exploring thoroughly and checking back in previously cleared areas to farm shards efficiently.
| Mega Stone | Pokémon | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Audinite | Audino | None |
| Houndoominite | Houndoom | None |
| Lopunnite | Lopunny | None |
| Manectite | Manectric | None |
| Pidgeotite | Pidgeot | None |
| Sablenite | Sableye | None |
| Sharpedonite | Sharpedo | None |
| Mega Stone | Pokémon | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodactylite | Aerodactyl | During Mission 20 |
| Clefablite | Clefable | During Mission 31 |
| Dragalgite | Dragalge | During Mission 31 |
| Eelektrossite | Eelektross | After Mission 15 |
| Falinksite | Falinks | During Mission 20 |
| Galladite | Gallade | Complete Mission 25 |
| Gardevoirite | Gardevoir | Complete Mission 25 |
| Gyaradosite | Gyarados | None |
| Heracronite | Heracross | None |
| Lucarionite | Lucario | None |
| Pinsirite | Pinsir | After Mission 15 |
| Scolipite | Scolipede | Complete Mission 25 |
| Scraftinite | Scrafty | During Mission 31 |
| Skarmorite | Skarmory | Complete Mission 25 |
| Mega Stone | Pokémon | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Aggronite | Aggron | During Mission 20 |
| Alakazite | Alakazam | None |
| Chandelurite | Chandelure | During Mission 20 |
| Drampanite | Drampa | None |
| Excadrite | Excadrill | After Mission 15 |
| Metagrossite | Metagross | During Mission 31 |
| Salamencite | Salamence | During Mission 31 |
Expert Strategy: Prioritize farming Mega Shards in areas where you're already completing missions or side quests. This maximizes your efficiency and ensures you always have enough shards for important Mega Stones.
Rogue Mega Pokémon are powerful boss battles that occur throughout the story. Defeating them rewards you with their corresponding Mega Stone. These battles come in batches of three and increase in difficulty as you progress.
Location: End of Mission 9: "Chase that Mysterious Pokemon" Reward: Absolite Strategy: This is your first Mega Evolution battle, and you'll have help from a Mega Lucario (though it won't join your team permanently). Focus on dodging Absol's quick strikes and use type advantages. When Absol charges its ultimate ability, dismiss your Pokémon to avoid the area-of-effect blast.
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Strategy: Your allies Urbain, Lida, and Naveen help in these battles. Let them distract the bosses while you focus on survival and opportunistic attacks.
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Strategy: The Banette fight is particularly challenging. Take your time to identify the real target and don't get greedy with attacks.
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Strategy: These bosses require precise timing. Focus on learning their attack patterns and strike during recovery periods.
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Strategy: The Froslass fight requires environmental awareness. Use the ice pillars as cover during the blizzard phase.
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Strategy: These are the most challenging Rogue battles. Come prepared with type advantages and healing items.
Certain Mega Stones are exclusive rewards for reaching specific ranks in the Z-A Royale Ranked Battles system:
Pro Tip: Focus on reaching Rank E first, as this is when trainers start using Mega Evolved Pokémon. This gives you valuable experience fighting against Mega Evolved opponents before acquiring your own stones.
Your starter Pokémon's Mega Stone is obtained during Mission 10: "The Secrets of Mega Evolution." To receive it, you must:
Starter Mega Stone Correspondence:
Some Mega Stones are only available through special means:
Several Mega Stones are marked as "To Be Announced" or "Yet To Be Decided":
When planning your Mega Evolution team, consider:
In ranked battles, consider these advanced techniques:
Stay updated with the latest Mega Stone information and connect with other players through these official and community resources:
Mega Evolution unlocks during Main Mission 9: "Chase that Mysterious Pokemon." After completing this mission, you'll gain access to the Mega Power system and can start collecting Mega Stones.
The Stone Emporium is in the southern part of Lumiose City, near the Wild Zone 1 area. From the city center, head straight south and you'll find it.
Mega Shards are obtained by destroying pink crystal clusters scattered throughout Lumiose City and surrounding areas. These clusters respawn regularly, making them farmable resources.
The most expensive Mega Stones cost ₽100,000 each and include Blastoisinite, Charizardite X, Charizardite Y, Feraligatr, and Meganiumite.
No, each Mega Stone is unique to its corresponding Pokémon. However, some Pokémon like Charizard have two different Mega Stones (X and Y versions).
Yes, Mega Stones function in online battles and ranked matches. However, some DLC-exclusive stones may have restrictions in certain competitive formats.
Mega Evolution lasts until your Pokémon runs out of Mega Power. You can extend the duration by collecting more glowing orbs during battle.
If you lose to a Rogue Mega Pokémon, you can continue from where you left off. The boss's health remains the same, but your Pokémon team will be fully restored.
Yes, some Mega Stones like Greninjite, Delphoxite, and Chesnaughtite are only available during specific Ranked Battle seasons.
Currently, Mega Stones cannot be traded between players in Pokémon Legends Z-A. Each player must obtain their own stones through the various methods described in this guide.
You now have the most comprehensive guide to all Mega Stone locations in Pokémon Legends Z-A October 2025. With this information, you can strategically plan your Mega Stone collection, build the ultimate Mega Evolution team, and dominate both the story and competitive scenes.
Remember to bookmark this guide and check back regularly, as new Mega Stones and DLC content may be released in future updates. The world of Mega Evolution in Legends Z-A is constantly evolving, and staying informed will give you the competitive edge.
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