Mission 23 in Pokemon Legends Z-A throws you into one of the game’s most electrifying challenges—literally. The Rogue Mega Ampharos encounter demands precise strategy, smart counter picks, and flawless dodging skills. This Electric/Dragon-type powerhouse has ended countless trainers’ winning streaks, but you’re about to learn exactly how to dominate this mission.
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Pokemon Legends Mission Reference
| Mission Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Mission Number | 23 (Main Story) |
| Starting Location | Hotel Z Strategy Meeting |
| Contact NPC | Naveen (Rouge Sector 6) |
| Pre-Boss Fight | Gwynn (4 Ghost-types) |
| Boss Type | Electric/Dragon |
| Best Counters | Abomasnow, Gardevoir |
| Key Weaknesses | Ground, Dragon, Fairy, Ice |
| Difficulty | High |
Starting the Mission: Hotel Z to Rouge Sector 6
Your journey begins at Hotel Z’s strategy meeting. Head to Rouge Sector 6 to meet Naveen, who’s struggling with Holovater malfunctions. The conversation takes a dramatic turn when Gwynn is caught sabotaging the equipment, forcing you into an unexpected battle.
Gwynn’s Ghost Squad: Pre-Boss Gauntlet
Before facing Mega Ampharos, you’ll battle Gwynn’s formidable Ghost-type lineup. Come prepared to counter:
- Banette – Physical Ghost attacker
- Gengar – Fast special striker
- Mega Chandelure – Powerful Fire/Ghost hybrid
- Gourgeist – Bulky Grass/Ghost defender
Use Dark and Ghost-type moves for super-effective damage. Once defeated, Gwynn repairs the Holovater, and your real challenge begins.
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Understanding Mega Ampharos’s Weaknesses
The Electric/Dragon typing creates unique vulnerabilities you must exploit:
4x Weakness: None (but multiple strong options exist)
2x Weaknesses:
- Ground – Completely negates Electric attacks
- Dragon – Mutual destruction potential
- Fairy – Immune to Dragon moves while dealing super-effective damage
- Ice – Solid coverage option
According to The Pokemon Company’s official strategy guide, targeting these weaknesses with STAB moves ensures the fastest victory.
Your Championship Counter Team
Abomasnow (Ice/Grass) – The MVP choice. Its Ice-type STAB moves devastate Mega Ampharos while resisting Electric attacks. Blizzard and Ice Beam become your best friends here.
Gardevoir (Psychic/Fairy) – The strategic alternative. Fairy-type immunity to Dragon moves combined with super-effective Moonblast makes Gardevoir nearly untouchable. Its special defense withstands Mega Ampharos’s strongest hits.
Dodging Mega Ampharos’s Signature Moves
Surviving this battle requires mastering three deadly attack patterns:
Breaking Swipe – Watch for the rushing animation. Mega Ampharos charges forward attempting a ground sweep. Dodge backward immediately to avoid damage and stat drops.
Dragon Pulse – The boss plants itself and fires rings of draconic energy. These projectiles move slowly—sidestep left or right for easy avoidance while maintaining offensive pressure.
AOE Electric Storm – The most dangerous attack. Mega Ampharos repositions to center arena and charges a massive electrical field. Sprint to the arena’s edges immediately. Don’t attempt to attack during this phase—survival takes priority.
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Winning Battle Strategy
Open aggressively with your counter Pokemon’s strongest super-effective move. Mega Ampharos hits hard but lacks diverse coverage—Fairy-types especially dominate due to Dragon-move immunity.
Maintain medium distance to better telegraph attack patterns. Too close limits dodge windows; too far reduces your offensive output. The sweet spot allows both effective attacking and quick evasion.
Focus on dealing consistent damage rather than perfect dodges. A few hits won’t ruin your run, but missing damage windows extends the fight dangerously.
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Post-Mission Rewards
Completing this mission unlocks crucial story progression and grants valuable rewards including Mega Stones, experience boosts, and rare items. The satisfaction of conquering one of Legends Z-A’s toughest challenges? Priceless.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level should my Pokemon be before attempting the Rogue Mega Ampharos mission?
Your team should ideally be level 55-60 minimum for comfortable success. While skilled players can win at lower levels using type advantages, this level range ensures your counters survive Mega Ampharos’s powerful attacks while dealing meaningful damage. Abomasnow and Gardevoir particularly benefit from these levels, as their defensive stats need the boost.
Can I catch Rogue Mega Ampharos after defeating it in Pokemon Legends Z-A?
No, Rogue Mega Ampharos cannot be caught during this mission encounter. It serves as a story boss exclusive to Mission 23. However, you can obtain regular Mareep through wild encounters and evolve it through Flaaffy (level 15) to Ampharos (level 30). Regular Ampharos can then Mega Evolve using Ampharosite purchased from Quasartico Inc.
