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[Pokémon ZA] The Ultimate Pokémon Training Guide: In-depth Explanation of Dragonite from Scratch!
Explanation of how to train the strongest Dragonite in "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A." Covers all steps to make Dragonite the strongest, from IV selection to EV training, Nature Mints, using Bottle Caps, held items, and move sets. Packed with information useful for training Pokémon for ranked matches.
1. 🐉 Dragonite Training Prep: Checking IVs and Utilizing Alpha Pokémon
- ✅ First, prepare the Dragonite you want to train. It's recommended to catch an Alpha Pokémon in the Wild Zone.
- ✅ Alpha Pokémon are guaranteed to have 3 or more perfect IVs, making them more efficient to train.
- ✅ Check the IVs using the Judge function. Ideally, Attack should be the highest. You can also max it out later with Bottle Caps.
| Individual | Merit |
|---|---|
| Alpha Pokémon | Guaranteed 3+ perfect IVs, potential to reduce training costs |
00:03 - 01:19
1. 🐉 Dragonite Training Prep: Checking IVs and Utilizing Alpha Pokémon
- ✅ First, prepare the Dragonite you want to train. It's recommended to catch an Alpha Pokémon in the Wild Zone.
- ✅ Alpha Pokémon are guaranteed to have 3 or more perfect IVs, making them more efficient to train.
- ✅ Check the IVs using the Judge function. Ideally, Attack should be the highest. You can also max it out later with Bottle Caps.
| Individual | Merit |
|---|---|
| Alpha Pokémon | Guaranteed 3+ perfect IVs, potential to reduce training costs |
01:20 - 02:21
2. 💪 EV Reset: Reusing Your Story Team Pokémon
- ✅ If you want to reuse a Dragonite you used in your story team for training, you can reset its EVs.
- ✅ Talk to the lady at the Galaxy Team HQ, and she'll reset your EVs in exchange for 5 Megamass.
| Location | NPC | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Team HQ | Lady | 5 Megamass |
02:22 - 04:30
3. ✨ How to Train EVs: Efficient Stat Enhancement
- ✅ Train Dragonite's EVs. For farming, 252 Attack is recommended.
- ✅ Using 25 Taurine and 2 Muscle Feather will raise Attack to 250.
- ✅ If you're short on money, it's efficient to have it hold a Power item and defeat specific Pokémon in Area 8 of the Wild Zone.
- ✅ If you accidentally train the wrong EVs, you can buy EV-reducing berries from the lady in Area 8.
| Method | Details |
|---|---|
| Nutrient Drinks | Raise EVs directly with Taurine, etc. |
| Power Items | Have it hold the item and defeat specific Pokémon |
04:31 - 05:21
4. 🌱 Nature Mint: Maximize Attack Power
- ✅ Change Dragonite's Nature with a Mint.
- ✅ Mints are sold on the left side of Area 3. Adamant, which raises Attack, is recommended.
- ✅ Using a Mint will apply a correction to Attack, improving Dragonite's offensive performance.
| Location | Type of Mint |
|---|---|
| Left side of Area 3 | Adamant, Brave, Lonely, etc. (Attack UP) |
05:22 - 06:54
5. 👑 Hyper Training: Max Out IVs
- ✅ If your Attack IV isn't the highest, perform "Hyper Training" at the Justice Dojo.
- ✅ You'll need a Silver or Gold Bottle Cap. Bottle Caps are hard to obtain, so use them wisely.
- ✅ If it's an Alpha Pokémon, it's guaranteed to have 3+ perfect IVs, potentially reducing the number of Bottle Caps you need to use.
| Item | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Silver Bottle Cap | Momiji Research, Side Missions, Reward Rewards |
06:55 - 08:11
6. ⚔️ Held Items and Move Sets: Further Improve Combat Ability
- ✅ Have it hold an item that raises Attack. Normal Gem or Life Orb are recommended.
- ✅ You can buy battle items at the Racinus General Store.
- ✅ You can change the move set to your liking, but for farming, moves with fast execution are suitable.
- ✅ Recommended move set: Extreme Speed, Dragon Claw, Ice Punch, Fire Punch.
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| Normal Gem | Extreme Speed's power is multiplied by 1.3 |
08:12 - 08:41
7. Leveling Up and Completing the Strongest Dragonite
- ✅ Finally, level it up relentlessly.
- ✅ Use Exp. Candy and Rare Candy to complete the strongest Dragonite.
- ✅ The strongest Extreme Speed Dragonite is very useful for money making and leveling up.
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