The Mega Dimension DLC for Pokemon Legends Z-A introduces legendary encounters that will challenge even veteran trainers. Among the most coveted is Primal Groudon, the continent-shaping Ground/Fire-type from Hoenn. Here’s your complete roadmap to adding this powerhouse to your team.

Pokemon Legends Z-A Reference: Primal Groudon Essentials

Detail	Information
Location	Desolate Land Distortion (Jaune Sector 11)
Level	80
Type	Ground/Fire (Primal Form)
Key Item Required	Omega Old-Fashioned Donut
Reward	Red Orb (enables Primal Reversion)
Mission	A Ruby-Red Legend (Mission 13)

Prerequisites: Unlocking the Ruby-Red Legend

Before confronting Groudon, you must complete specific Hyperspace Lumiose Surveys. First, finish Survey No. 6 by defeating and capturing Darkrai. Next, complete another survey where you deliver Hoennian Salt to Ansha at Hotel Z. These tasks unlock Mission 13: A Ruby-Red Legend, which leads directly to your encounter with the legendary Pokemon.

Crafting the Omega Old-Fashioned Donut

The Omega donut serves as your portal key to Groudon’s distortion. You’ll need Hyperspace Berries with precise flavor profiles to craft it successfully.

Flavor Requirements:

Spicy: 22 points
Sour: 24 points
Bitter: 23 points

Recommended Berry Recipe:

• 2 Tamato Berries (Spicy contribution)
• 2 Nomel Berries (Sour contribution)
• 2 Rabuta Berries (Bitter contribution)

Collect Hyperspace Berries by destroying floating Poke Balls throughout Hyperspace Lumiose. Golden Poke Balls that appear after completing zone objectives contain abundant berries.

Battle Strategy: Defeating Primal Groudon

Once you’ve crafted the Omega donut, head to the Ruby Distortion portal in Jaune Sector 11. You’ll be transported to the Desolate Land Distortion for the boss battle. Groudon appears at level 80 in its formidable Primal form, boosting Fire-type moves through its Desolate Land ability.

Type Advantages: Exploit its 4x weakness to Water-types. Pokemon like Greninja, Blastoise, or Mega Swampert excel here. Ground and Grass-types also deal super-effective damage.

After victory, you’ll receive the Red Orb and the opportunity to catch Groudon—one of the most iconic legendary Pokemon in the franchise.

FAQs

Can Groudon be shiny in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Yes! Groudon is one of the legendary Pokemon that can be encountered in its shiny form in the Mega Dimension DLC. If you don’t get a shiny on your first encounter, you can reset your game using the hard save trick: press Up + X + B simultaneously on the title screen to reload your previous save before entering the distortion portal.

What happens if I defeat Groudon without catching it?

Don’t worry—you’ll still receive the Red Orb after defeating Primal Groudon, even if you fail to catch it initially. You can revisit the Ruby Distortion in Jaune Sector 11 by crafting another Omega Old-Fashioned Donut and reattempting the encounter until you successfully capture it. Make sure to save before entering the distortion to preserve your donut ingredients.