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【Pokémon ZA】List of Bugs You Should NEVER Do & Introducing an Overpowered Secret Method
Introduces serious bugs that can occur in Pokémon ZA, bugs that affect game progression, and tricks (glitches) that can disrupt game balance, and suggests coping methods and prevention measures for each bug.
1. 💥 Game Unplayable! Most Dangerous 'Day/Night Infinite Loop' Bug & Solution
- ✅ Can occur during the Canary Quiz event in the main mission aiming for Rank E
- ⚠️ Infinite loop occurs when the game's time progression and day/night transition overlap, making it impossible to control
- ⚠️ If the loop state is saved due to auto-save, the problem persists even after restarting the game
| Solution | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Return to the title screen and enter a specific command | Press ↑ + X button + B button simultaneously |
| Effect | Loads hidden backup data, returns to the state right before auto-save (Pokémon Center) |
01:28 - 04:12
1. 💥 Game Unplayable! Most Dangerous 'Day/Night Infinite Loop' Bug & Solution
- ✅ Can occur during the Canary Quiz event in the main mission aiming for Rank E
- ⚠️ Infinite loop occurs when the game's time progression and day/night transition overlap, making it impossible to control
- ⚠️ If the loop state is saved due to auto-save, the problem persists even after restarting the game
| Solution | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Return to the title screen and enter a specific command | Press ↑ + X button + B button simultaneously |
| Effect | Loads hidden backup data, returns to the state right before auto-save (Pokémon Center) |
04:17 - 06:00
2. 🏃♀️💨 'Cannot Dash' Bug on Older Switch Models: Cause and Temporary Fix
- ✅ Mainly occurs on older Switch models and Switch Lite
- ⚠️ Even when tilting the left stick forward, the protagonist only walks, and the B button dash is immediately canceled
- ⚠️ Severely affects movement and battle evasion actions, making some games unplayable
| Temporary Fix | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Move forward with the D-pad + B button dash | May be slightly better than stick control |
06:10 - 07:50
3. 👗 Costume Loss Bug During Events: Cause and Prevention Methods
- ✅ Occurs in events where you change into a designated outfit during the story
- ⚠️ After changing in the event, the original outfit disappears (cannot be repurchased from the store)
- ⚠️ Loss of collection element, cannot be obtained again
| Prevention Method | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Manually save right before the outfit event | Required |
| If the event can be skipped, avoid wearing it | - |
07:53 - 09:27
4. ✨ Mega Evolution Freeze Bug: Occurrence Conditions and Coping Methods
- ✅ The game freezes during the Mega Evolution animation
- ⚠️ When Mega Evolving at the timing of the opponent's Pokémon switch, the opponent's Pokémon does not appear on the battle screen, making it impossible to proceed
- ⚠️ Particularly likely to occur in side mission 19 'Paralysis Art Archery'
| Coping Method | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Restart the game | Progression is possible |
- ✅ Refrain from using Mega Evolution at the beginning of important battles
- ✅ Do not Mega Evolve at the opponent's switch timing
09:30 - 10:18
5. ⛰️ 'Terrain Stack' Bug Where You Get Stuck in the Map: Escape Method
- ✅ Occurs due to collision detection errors between the terrain and the character
- ⚠️ Occurs when climbing on objects or buildings that should not be crossed on the map
| Escape Method | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Use the fast travel function | Escape possible if available |
| If fast travel is not possible | After restarting the game, start again from the previous save file |
10:24 - 12:02
6. 🛡️ Invincible?! 'Switching Invincibility' Bug: Potential for Game Balance Collapse
- ✅ If you switch Pokémon in time with the enemy Pokémon's attack motion during battle, you can completely nullify the damage judgment
- ⚠️ Any technique can be passed without damage (limited to 3 times in online battles)
- ⚠️ Estimated to maximize the invincibility frames that exist when switching Pokémon
| How to Use | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Switch the moment the opponent Pokémon uses a technique | The higher the success rate, the more powerful the technique with a large gap |