If you’re exploring the vast streets of Lumiose City in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, there’s one thing you’ll soon discover — Mega Stones are essential to unlocking the true power of your Pokémon. Without them, your strongest allies can’t reach their Mega forms, leaving you one step behind your rivals.
In this complete and easy-to-read guide, we’ll cover how Mega Stones work, where to find the most valuable ones, and how much they cost — in both USD and Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) for our international readers. This updated guide ensures you’re always one step ahead in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
What Are Mega Stones?
Mega Stones allow specific Pokémon to Mega Evolve — a special transformation that temporarily boosts their stats, changes abilities, and sometimes even alters their type. Each Pokémon species requires its own unique stone. For example, Gardevoir needs Gardevoirite, while Charizard can use either Charizardite X or Charizardite Y.
Unlike traditional evolution items, Mega Stones can only be used during battle once your Pokémon has built up enough Mega Power. You’ll unlock this feature early in the main story, but gathering these stones will take strategy, patience, and a bit of exploration.
All Major Mega Stone Locations (Updated List)
Below is a curated list of the most valuable and frequently used Mega Stones in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. We’ve highlighted the best ones for battle strategies, ranked missions, and post-game completion.
| Pokémon | Mega Stone | Location / Method | Price (USD / MYR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charizard X | Charizardite X | Stone Emporium – Central Lumiose City | $100,000 / RM 470,000 |
| Charizard Y | Charizardite Y | Stone Emporium – Central Lumiose City | $100,000 / RM 470,000 |
| Gardevoir | Gardevoirite | Early Purchase Bonus or Quasartico Exchange | $60,000 / RM 282,000 |
| Lucario | Lucarionite | Reward for Mission 18 | $70,000 / RM 329,000 |
| Garchomp | Garchompite | Stone Emporium | $70,000 / RM 329,000 |
| Venusaur | Venusaurite | Defeat Rogue Mega Venusaur (Mission 29) | — |
| Tyranitar | Tyranitarite | Defeat Rogue Mega Tyranitar (Mission 33) | — |
| Gengar | Gengarite | Stone Emporium | $50,000 / RM 235,000 |
| Absol | Absolite | Defeat Rogue Mega Absol (Mission 9) | — |
| Altaria | Altarianite | Defeat Rogue Mega Altaria (Mission 28) | — |
| Blastoise | Blastoisinite | Stone Emporium | $100,000 / RM 470,000 |
| Mawile | Mawilite | Defeat Rogue Mega Mawile (Mission 21) | — |
| Ampharos | Ampharosite | Mission 23 Completion | — |
| Salamence | Salamencite | Mission 31 Completion | — |
How Mega Stones Work in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
To activate a Mega Evolution, your Pokémon must hold its corresponding Mega Stone and accumulate Mega Power during battle. Once the gauge is full, select the Mega Evolve command to unleash a temporary but powerful transformation. This form enhances attack, speed, and ability effects — perfect for tough missions or boss encounters.
Each save file allows you to own only one of each Mega Stone, so plan your collection wisely. You can swap held items between Pokémon or use the ‘Give Item to Hold’ option from your satchel to assign stones.
Tips to Farm and Collect Mega Stones Fast
- Complete Rogue Mega Battles for guaranteed stone drops.
- Trade Mega Shards at the Quasartico Exchange for rare stones like Metagrossite or Altarianite.
- Check the Stone Emporium every few days; new stock appears after key missions.
- Use the Ranked Battles rewards to earn exclusive stones like Greninjite.
- Always keep extra funds — most high-tier stones cost between $50,000–$100,000 (RM 235,000–470,000).
Final Thoughts
Mega Stones remain one of the most exciting gameplay elements in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, bringing back the thrill of classic Mega Evolutions with a new open-world twist. Whether you’re battling in Lumiose City or completing late-game missions, securing the right stones early gives your team the edge it needs.
For more tips, guides, and Mystery Gift Codes, stay tuned to our coverage of Pokémon Legends: Z-A — your ultimate source for in-game strategies and hidden treasures.
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