Best beginner tips and tricks for Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC

Stepping into the Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC can be overwhelming, especially for newcomers experiencing its sharp difficulty curve. Even players accustomed to the endgame of the base game, will notice how punishing Hyperspace Lumiose can be.

Fortunately, a well-planned approach and routine can smoothen out the challenge considerably. This article will cover the most effective ways to prepare and progress during your Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC playthrough.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC: Best beginner tips and tricks

1) Clear base game content

It is recommended to complete the majority the base game (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Before diving too deep into the Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC, it’s better to finish in the base game, as you anyways need to clear its main story to trigger Mega Dimension. Completing side quests, finishing your Pokedex, gathering remaining Colorful Screws, and securing leftover resources all contribute to a smoother DLC experience.

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2) Advance the main DLC story first

Mega Absol Z as seen in the game (Image via The Pokemon Company)

When you begin the Mega Dimension storyline, you will encounter a Rogue Mega Absol Z, the first major boss. Defeating it not only advances the story but also allows you to earn Absol’s newly introduced Mega Stone. This sets the groundwork and adds a new strong member to your team.

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3) Practice the Donut cooking

Donut cooking as seen in the Mega Dimension DLC (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Early in the Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC, you encounter a new system centered around preparing donuts for Hoopa. While Ansha does the actual cooking, you need to supply the ingredients. At first, you will need the berries available throughout the base game.

However, after a few initial visits into the Hyperspace Lumiose you begin gathering Hyper Berries, which are more needed ingredients increasing the donuts’ effects.

Donuts made with the right berries increase your Pokemon’s stats and provide crucial buffs. As the DLC’s difficulty increases, these Donuts will help you match it. This also translates to the importance of stocking up on berries through the base game and the expansion.

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4) Always complete Hyperspace Lumiose missions

Hyperspace Lumiose (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Upon entering Hyperspace Lumiose, you’ll see a list of objectives appear in the top-right corner of your screen. These tasks work similarly to the Battle Zone challenges.

Completing them should be a higher priority as any unfinished mission disappears the moment you exit Hyperspace, making you restart any progress. Clearing these tasks spawns a Bonus Ball nearby having reward items like Hyper Berries.

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5) Build a strong level 100 roster

Encounters in DLC will cross level 100 (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Having a team of level 100 Pokemon is more or less a requirement for the Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC, especially those capable of Mega Evolution.

Encounters and battles in the expansion will cross that level milestone, making matching the difficulty a necessity. This power spike is critical to match for surviving the high-level battles throughout the Mega Dimension.

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