Mega Evolution has returned in Pokémon Legends ZA, letting trainers transform their Pokémon mid-battle for enhanced power, altered types, and tactical advantages. This guide explains what Mega Stones are, how you can obtain them through different routes, and provides an alphabetical location reference so you can track each stone as you progress through the story.
What Are Mega Stones in Pokémon Legends ZA?
Originally introduced in Pokémon X and Y, Mega Evolution temporarily boosts a Pokémon's stats and can alter its type during combat. In Pokémon Legends ZA, Mega Stones are the key items tied to this system, and collecting them unlocks more options for team-building and in-battle tactics.
How to Find Mega Stones
Mega Stones are obtained through several routes. Some are purchased with Gold at the Stone Emporium, others are bought with Shards from Quasartico Inc., and many are earned by defeating Rogue Mega Boss Fights tied to specific Main Missions. A small set is also tied to Main Mission 10 as Starter Keystone rewards.
All Mega Stones List (Alphabetical Reference)
- Abomasite – Abomasnow – Stone Emporium, 50,000 Gold
- Absolite – Absol – Rogue Mega Boss Fight (Main Mission 9)
- Aerodactylite – Aerodactyl – Quasartico Inc., 240 Shards
- Aggronite – Aggron – Quasartico Inc., 360 Shards
- Alakazite – Alakazam – Quasartico Inc., 360 Shards
- Altarianite – Altaria – Rogue Mega Boss Fight (Main Mission 28)
- Ampharosite – Ampharos – Rogue Mega Boss Fight (Main Mission 23)
- Audinite – Audino – Quasartico Inc., 180 Shards
- Banettite – Banette – Rogue Mega Boss Fight (Main Mission 18)
- Barbaraclite – Barbaracle – Rogue Mega Boss Fight (Main Mission 22)
- Beedrillite – Beedrill – Rogue Mega Boss Fight (Main Mission 16)
- Blastoisinite – Blastoise – Stone Emporium, 100,000 Gold
- Cameruptite – Camerupt – Rogue Mega Boss Fight (Main Mission 12)
- Chandelurite – Chandelure – Quasartico Inc., 360 Shards
- Charizardite X – Charizard – Stone Emporium, 100,000 Gold
- Charizardite Y – Charizard – Stone Emporium, 100,000 Gold
- Clefablite – Clefable – Quasartico Inc., 240 Shards
- Dragalgite – Dragalge – Quasartico Inc., 240 Shards
- Dragoniteite – Dragonite – Rogue Mega Boss Fight (Main Mission 32)
- Drampanite – Drampa – Quasartico Inc., 360 Shards
- Eelektrossite – Eelektross – Quasartico Inc., 240 Shards
- Emboarite – Emboar – Main Mission 10, Starter Keystone
- Excadrite – Excadrill – Quasartico Inc., 360 Shards
- Falinkssite – Falinks – Quasartico Inc., 240 Shards
- Feraligite – Feraligatr – Main Mission 10, Starter Keystone
- Froslasssite – Froslass – Rogue Mega Boss Fight (Main Mission 27)
- Galladite – Gallade – Quasartico Inc., 240 Shards
- Garchompite – Garchomp – Stone Emporium, 70,000 Gold
- Gardevoirite – Gardevoir – Quasartico Inc., 240 Shards
- Gengarite – Gengar – Stone Emporium, 50,000 Gold
- Glalitite – Glalie – Quasartico Inc., 240 Shards
- Gyaradosite – Gyarados – Quasartico Inc., 240 Shards
- Hawluchite – Hawlucha – Rogue Mega Boss Fight (Main Mission 17)
- Heraconite – Heracross – Quasartico Inc., 240 Shards
- Houndoominite – Houndoom – Quasartico Inc., 180 Shards
- Kangaskhanite – Kangaskhan – Stone Emporium, 70,000 Gold
- Lopunnite – Lopunny – Quasartico Inc., 180 Shards
- Lucarionite – Lucario – Quasartico Inc., 240 Shards
- Manecitite – Manectric – Quasartico Inc., 180 Shards
- Mawilite – Mawile – Rogue Mega Boss Fight (Main Mission 21)
- Medichamite – Medicham – Stone Emporium, 50,000 Gold
- Meganiumite – Meganium – Main Mission 10, Starter Keystone
- Metagrossite – Metagross – Quasartico Inc., 360 Shards
- Pidgeotite – Pidgeot – Quasartico Inc., 180 Shards
- Pinsirite – Pinsir – Quasartico Inc., 240 Shards
- Sablenite – Sableye – Quasartico Inc., 180 Shards
- Salamencite – Salamence – Quasartico Inc., 360 Shards
- Scizorite – Scizor – Stone Emporium, 50,000 Gold
- Scolipte – Scolipede – Quasartico Inc., 240 Shards
- Scraftinite – Scrafty – Quasartico Inc., 240 Shards
- Sharpedonite – Sharpedo – Quasartico Inc., 180 Shards
- Skarmorite – Skarmory – Quasartico Inc., 240 Shards
- Slowbronite – Slowbro – Rogue Mega Boss Fight (Main Mission 11)
- Starmite – Starmie – Rogue Mega Boss Fight (Main Mission 34)
- Steelixite – Steelix – Stone Emporium, 70,000 Gold
- Tyranitarite – Tyranitar – Rogue Mega Boss Fight (Main Mission 33)
- Venusaurite – Venusaur – Rogue Mega Boss Fight (Main Mission 29)
- Victreebellite – Victreebel – Rogue Mega Boss Fight (Main Mission 13)
- Zygardite – Zygarde – Defeat the final boss
For completionists, the total stone count surpasses 60, making the full collection a serious undertaking.
Best Mega Stones for Battle Strategy
Mega Stones can shift matchups by boosting key stats and, in some cases, altering typing during combat. As you collect more stones via Gold purchases, Shard exchanges, and Rogue Mega Boss fights across the Main Missions, you’ll gain more flexibility to build teams around specific roles and to adapt mid-battle. If you’re prioritizing efficiency, focus first on stones that match the Pokémon you use most often, then expand your collection as you progress toward the final boss and endgame completion goals.
