Top 7 early game Pokemon you should catch in Pokemon Legends ZA


In Pokemon Legends ZAthere are Early game Pokemon which is worth taking in the beginning. They are a great addition to your team early on as they help you complete various missions and win battles. In the early wild areas, you can find some of the strongest Pokemon. There are different types and once you evolve them, they become even more powerful and really prove their worth to your team.

This article guides the best early game Pokemon you should catch in Pokemon Legends ZA.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the opinion of the writer only.

The best early Pokemon to catch in Pokemon Legends ZA

1) Eevee

Eevee is one of the early stage Pokémon that you can train. You can evolve into many other different Pokemon such as Sylveon, Espeon, Flareon and many more. To capture the Eevee very early in this game, make sure it's daytime. The first location to find it is in the south of the map, specifically in Sector Bleu 7, near the Pokemon Research Laboratory.

Eevee is on top of a building in Sector Bleu 7 in the first Pokemon Legends ZA game (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@Arekkz Gaming)Eevee is on top of a building in Sector Bleu 7 in the first Pokemon Legends ZA game (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@Arekkz Gaming)
Eevee is on top of a building in Sector Bleu 7 in the first Pokemon Legends ZA game (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@Arekkz Gaming)

As you approach the area, you will see a large building with scaffolding on your left. Climb to the top of this building using the stairs to see the Eevee. Throw a fastball and catch it before it disappears.

2) Fletchling

Another Pokemon to catch in the early stages of the game is Fletchling. You can evolve Fletchling into Fletchinder, who can then transform into the fast and powerful Talonflame of Gen. 6. Therefore, it becomes a crucial Pokémon to advance in the early stages of the game.

Fletchling is a Gen 6 Pokemon in Pokemon Legends ZA (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@AnwJoeGames)Fletchling is a Gen 6 Pokemon in Pokemon Legends ZA (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@AnwJoeGames)
Fletchling is a Gen 6 Pokemon in Pokemon Legends ZA (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@AnwJoeGames)

You can catch Fletchling right when you start your Pokemon journey. In Savage Zone 1, you are tasked with catching a Fletchling. You will find the Pokemon in this place just by wandering around.

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3) Mareep

Like Fletchling, Mareep can be found in the very first wild area during your introductory quest. It usually appears towards the back of the area near the grassland.

You can find Mareep in the first wild area during your introductory quest. (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@SmithPlays Pokemon)You can find Mareep in the first wild area during your introductory quest. (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@SmithPlays Pokemon)
You can find Mareep in the first wild area during your introductory quest. (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@SmithPlays Pokemon)

While Mareep may seem a bit weak at first, it evolves into Ampharos, one of the strongest Electric-type Pokémon in the game. You can evolve Mareep to level 30 and use it throughout your game journey. So it becomes a crucial catch from the start.

4) Enamel

Emolga can be found in Wild Zone 1 (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@JaviHowto)Emolga can be found in Wild Zone 1 (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@JaviHowto)
Emolga can be found in Wild Zone 1 (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@JaviHowto)

Emolga is another important Electric/Flying type Pokemon that you should catch early in the game. It's a Gen Pokemon. 5 and can be found in a secret location that many players will miss. If you visit Hotel Z, which is in the northeast of Wild Zone 1, and go up to the roof, you will find an Emolga.

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5) Pidgey

If you are in the Wild Zone 1 area, simply go straight and climb the left yellow building using the ladder. Once you reach the top, you'll see Pidgey flying behind the wall; catch him before he leaves the area. Pidgey can evolve into Pidgeotto at level 18 and Pidgeot at level 36.

You'll find a Level 3 Pidgey in Wild Zone 1 of Pokemon Legends ZA (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@AnwJoeGames)You'll find a Level 3 Pidgey in Wild Zone 1 of Pokemon Legends ZA (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@AnwJoeGames)
You'll find a Level 3 Pidgey in Wild Zone 1 of Pokemon Legends ZA (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@AnwJoeGames)

It is a flying-type Pokemon from the first generation of Pokemon Legends ZA that will help you progress in the early phase of the game. Other than that, you can find the Alpha Pidgeot at level 42 on the roof of Jaune Sector 4.

6) Magikarp

Magikarp is a water-type Pokemon that can be found in the pond located in Wild Zone 2, especially in the Green Square. Since this is a very active Pokemon, catching it can take some patience.

Catching Magikarp early in the game is quite difficult and requires some patience. (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@ZaFrostPet)Catching Magikarp early in the game is quite difficult and requires some patience. (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@ZaFrostPet)
Catching Magikarp early in the game is quite difficult and requires some patience. (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@ZaFrostPet)

Magikarp is easy to evolve and takes level 20 to become Gyarados, which is again a great addition to your team. You can catch Magikarp early to get its Mega Stone, the Gyaradosite, which gives you a strong advantage later in the game.

7) Open

Abra is one of the most wanted Pokemon in the game since there are only a few Psychic types here. In Wild Zone 1, you will find a basketball court and there will be some rocks piled up behind it. You'll need Bunnelby to smash these rocks and reach a ladder that will take you to the top of a building.

Catch Abra in Wild Zone 1 of Pokemon Legends ZA (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@PazarGamingGuides)Catch Abra in Wild Zone 1 of Pokemon Legends ZA (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@PazarGamingGuides)
Catch Abra in Wild Zone 1 of Pokemon Legends ZA (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube@PazarGamingGuides)

Once up there, you'll see Abra on the roof. Be sure to crouch and throw a Poke Ball from a distance to grab it. Also, save your game before approaching, as Abra can disappear quickly and you don't want to miss the chance.

That concludes everything you need to know about the top seven early game Pokemon you should catch in Pokemon Legends ZA.