Since there are more than just six Pokemon types, when it comes to making a team in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, or any Pokemon game for that matter, you’ll have to narrow down which ones are most important to you. Of course, if every Pokemon on your team is a dual-type Pokemon, then you can effectively hit coverage for twelve types, but it doesn’t always work out that way.
Regardless of whether you’re able to squeeze coverage for twelve different types onto your team or not, the one Pokemon type that everyone tends to keep an eye on is Dragon-types. Among the eighteen different types, Dragon is arguably one of the strongest, which is why several Pokemon that fall under this type often dominate the meta, and is why you should consider one for your Legends: Z-A team.
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Tatsugiri
While Tatsugiri may not be the best of the best Dragon-type to have on your team, if you’re not particularly interested in dominating ranked matches, it can still be a fun addition. Plus, with its new Mega Evolution, it can still absolutely deal enough damage to carry you to the end of the game.
Being Dragon/Water, this Pokemon is still likely to be one of the strongest on your team, even if it isn’t the strongest Dragon-type overall. Additionally, and this is purely aesthetic, it’s one of the few Dragon-type Pokemon in Legends: Z-A that doesn’t have the traditional Dragon or dinosaur-like appearance, which may suit your team better.
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Mega Sceptile
While players were disappointed that the Gen 3 Hoenn starters weren’t part of Legends: Z-A’s base game, thankfully, the Mega Dimension DLC made up for that. That said, Sceptile’s base form is just Grass-type, so you’ll need Sceptile’s Mega Evolution to take advantage of the Grass/Dragon typing.
To get this Mega Evolution stone, however, you’ll need to participate in the Online Ranked Battles using the Link Play feature. Sceptilite debuts during Season 5, but like with previous Mega Evolution stones earned via this method, it’s assumed that you’ll be able to obtain it in any following season as well, and it’s worth the effort to be able to utilize one of the best Mega Evolutions in the game.
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Mega Feraligatr
This is perhaps the earliest opportunity you’ll have in Pokemon Legends: Z-A to gain access to a strong Dragon-type, since Totodile is one of the three initial starters you can get.
While Feraligatr isn’t a Dragon-type in its base form, like Sceptile, it gains this typing with its Mega Evolution, which can be the first Mega Evolution you obtain in the game if selected as your starter. So, even if you don’t plan to keep it long-term, it is one of the strongest in the base game and can still hold its own, even in the Mega Dimension DLC.
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Latios/Latias
Unfortunately, you won’t be able to grab these Pokemon until Mega Dimension’s post-game, but that doesn’t make them any less powerful, and if you’ve still got some side-missions or battles to complete, then they’re not a bad option to have at your side. Being that both Latios and Latias are the same type, Dragon/Psychic, you can opt for whichever one appeals to you the most.
You’ll also likely end up collecting their Mega Evolution stones before you even find and catch one of them, but that means you’ll be ready to go as soon as you get them. Keep in mind, however, that Legendary Pokemon are currently banned from Online Ranked Battles.
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Baxcalibur
With Baxcalibur basically being Pokemon Godzilla, it’s no surprise that this beefy Pokemon is yet another strong choice for your team if you’re looking to fill a Dragon spot. Being an Ice Type as well, Baxcalibur offers wider defense against other Dragon-types, while also losing the traditional weakness to ice itself.
This means that in Online Ranked Battles, where Glaceons are still plentiful, you’re not going to be taken out as quickly as some of the other Dragon Pokemon on the field. Plus, Baxcalibur’s Mega Evolution is already available as a Ranked Battle reward, so you’re able to take advantage of that as well.
While Baxcalibur isn’t weak to ice, it does unfortunately gain some other weaknesses. So, while you’ll be in better shape against the Ice-types most players bring to ranked matches to deal with Dragon-types, you will need to watch out for things other Dragon-types don’t, such as Steel-types.
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Dragonite
It likely comes as no surprise that Dragonite is one of the strongest Dragon-type Pokemon you can have on your team. If you’ve ever participated in ranked battles, then you know that Dragonite often makes quite an appearance due to its pseudo-legendary stats and deadly typing.
This powerful Pokemon, which has only been made even stronger now that it has a new Mega Evolution, is not something you want to run into, which is exactly why you should have it on your own team.
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Zygarde
Before the DLC, Zygarde was the Dragon-type to have on your team if you were fine with including a Legendary Pokemon. Now that Rayquaza is in the mix, that’s not necessarily the case, but that doesn’t mean Zygarde is a bad option by any means. With its unique moves and incredible stats, Zygarde is not just one of the strongest Dragon Pokemon in the game, but one of the strongest overall.
Plus, since Rayquaza can’t be used until you’ve finished the DLC and Zygarde is available at the end of the base game, you can actually use Zygarde throughout the entirety of the Mega Dimension DLC. That said, the only downside with Zygarde is that it can’t Mega Evolve until it’s in its Complete Forme, which only happens after Zygarde falls below 50% HP, which means you’ll have to take damage to use it.
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Garchomp
With Legendary Pokemon being banned from online ranked matches, there’s no arguing that Garchomp is the best Dragon-type you can have on your team. With its insane stats and dual typing of Dragon/Ground, Garchomp is truly a monster in almost any battle. Clearly, Pokemon knows this, too, since it is one of the few Pokemon to receive a second Mega Evolution in the Mega Dimension DLC.
In addition to its traditional Mega, Garchomp is also receiving a Z Mega Evolution, which makes it even stronger and faster than the original Mega Evolution. That said, keep in mind that the Z Mega Evolution burns through Mega Energy quickly in exchange for the additional boost. Of course, even without its Mega Evolution, Garchomp isn’t going to struggle by any means.
Garchomp’s Z Mega Evolution stone will be released as part of an event, similar to the Mewtwo and Diancie events.
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Rayquaza
Whether you’re happy about it or not, there’s unfortunately no way around the fact that Rayquaza is the strongest Dragon type in the game, and just one of the strongest Pokemon overall in all of Pokemon Legends: Z-A and the Mega Dimension DLC. Beyond its insane stats, it is also the only Pokemon in the game to have the unique benefit of Mega Evolving through a move and not a stone.
This means that not only does Rayquaza have a Mega Evolution to make it even stronger, but it doesn’t occupy Rayquaza’s item slot. So, you’re free to give it an item to make it even stronger. Life Orb can be used to boost damage, Sharp Beak can help fuel Flying moves, and Shell Bell can help keep Rayquaza in the match longer.
Whatever you use, it’s only going to make this disgustingly powerful Pokemon that much more terrifying for opponents. That said, thankfully, Rayquaza is among the banned Pokemon in online ranked battles for the moment, but there’s always a chance that will change.
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