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How to Get Mega Greninja Early in Pokémon Legends Z-A: A Step-by-Step Guide - SapphireSonata - 10-21-2025
For players eager to add Mega Greninja to their roster in Pokémon Legends Z-A, the good news is that you can obtain it surprisingly early in the game with the right strategy. As someone who has spent extensive time exploring the mechanics and side missions, I’m sharing a structured guide to help you unlock this powerful Pokémon without unnecessary grinding.
Unlocking Link Play and Ranked Battles
First, you’ll need to unlock Link Play, which becomes available after Mabel gives you the TM Rock Smash. This unlocks access to ranked battles, private battles, link trades, mystery gifts, and titles. Ranked battles are essential because they lead to obtaining the Greninja Mega Evolution Stone later in the ZA Battle Club events.
Getting Froakie Early
To secure a Froakie at the beginning of your adventure, complete side mission number five in the city under the shadow of Prism Tower. Emma will assign three side missions, and turning these in unlocks additional side quests, including the one where you can obtain Froakie. Head to the Pokémon Center near Cafe Action, where you’ll trigger a mini obstacle course challenge. Completing all three courses rewards you with Froakie. Pro tip: if you ever lose track of a side quest, check your mission list on the map and highlight the quest for easier navigation.
Evolving Froakie into Greninja
Froakie evolves at level 16 into Frogadier and at level 36 into Greninja. Collecting items and candies along the way can significantly speed up this process. Once you have Frogadier, participating in ZA Battle Royales and completing battles helps accumulate experience points for evolving into Greninja.
Joining the ZA Battle Club
The ZA Battle Club runs from October 16th to November 5th. This is your chance to obtain the Greninja Mega Evolution Stone. Even if your team isn’t fully developed, don’t worry. I found that having a strong Greninja alongside two other Pokémon is sufficient for ranking up. Points are awarded not only for victories but also for achievements during battles, making it accessible even to players early in the game.
Ranking Up and Unlocking Mega Greninja
To evolve Greninja into Mega Greninja, you must reach rank K in the ZA Battle Club. It took me roughly 40 minutes of focused battles to achieve this. Afterward, you’ll need to complete main mission number nine, culminating in a battle against three elemental monkeys and later Absol to receive your Mega Bracelet. Surprisingly, the game doesn’t restrict Mega Pokémon usage beyond Mega Absol, so you can add Mega Greninja to your party immediately after this point.
Practical Tips for Early Players
Take advantage of items and candies collected from quests to level up Froakie efficiently.
Focus on achievements during online battles, not just wins, to accumulate points.
Don’t stress over difficult matches; even early-game players can rank up with the right strategy.
If you’re looking to save time, consider checking platforms like U4GM for Legends ZA items for sale, or explore opportunities to buy shiny Pokémon to enhance your roster.
Obtaining Mega Greninja early in Pokémon Legends Z-A is achievable with careful planning and efficient use of side missions and ZA Battle Club events. By prioritizing experience gain, strategic battle participation, and timely evolution, you can enjoy one of the game’s most powerful Pokémon long before most players. Whether you’re a newcomer or returning player, integrating Mega Greninja into your party will elevate your gameplay experience.