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Pokémon Legends Z-A Rare Candy: How to Get It

Pokémon Legends Z-A Rare Candy: How to Get It

Alexandre Jollier October 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM

In brief

In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Rare Candies are rare and valuable items that instantly boost your Pokémon's level. Find out how to obtain them through side quests and exploration of Lumiose City, as well as the best alternatives for efficient leveling.

In Pokémon Legends Z-A, evolving your team is a complex challenge, especially during the advanced stages of the game. The Rare Candy then becomes a valuable tool for trainers wanting to level up efficiently. This rare item is responsible for instantly boosting a Pokémon's level.

These items are mainly obtained by completing certain side quests, or...

Unlike other more common items, Rare Candies are not easily found in Pokémon Legends Z-A.

Pokémon Legends Z-A Rare Candy: How to Get It

Ways to Obtain Rare Candies

Rare Candies in Pokémon Legends Z-A are one of the most valuable tools for trainers looking to quickly level up their Pokémon without spending days training in the Wild Zones. These items are mainly obtained by completing certain side quests, or by finding them hidden in the nooks and crannies of Lumiose City. Several side quests will allow you to collect Rare Candies:

Side Quest	Unlock Condition	Location
Florges and Its Many Flowers	Complete Main Story Mission 6	Blue District
Problem Customers	Main Story Mission 10	Magenta District
Floette and Its Flower Games	Have completed "Florges and Its Many Flowers" and defeated Kanari in Main Story Mission 19	Blue District
Gourgeist Giga Variety	Start Main Story Mission 35	Yellow District
Show Off Aurorus's Power	Start Main Story Mission 38	Blue District

In addition to the quests, Rare Candies can be scattered around Lumiose City as items to pick up in certain areas (either as small sparkles, or as a Poké Ball on rooftops or in alleyways). So be prepared during your exploration, as some alleyways can also be blocked by elements such as rocks, purple substance, or crystals that can be destroyed using your Pokémon's abilities, granting access to the next area.

Pokémon Legends Z-A Rare Candy: How to Get It

Alternatives for Leveling Up

Even though Rare Candies are extremely rare, there are other effective methods to quickly level up your Pokémon. Exp. Candies are an interesting alternative and come in several different sizes. These items can be found in all areas of Lumiose City as sparkles or as rewards for certain winning battles. Early in the game, Exp. Candy S and Exp. Candy M will prove particularly effective. They are often obtained by defeating Alpha Pokémon, those above-average-strength Pokémon that appear in certain specific areas of the game.

Kanari's Plushies are also a significant asset. Once purchased with colored screws, they will give you various stat bonuses. For example, the Red Kanari Plushie won during one of the early main story missions increases the experience gained depending on its level:

Level 1 (3 Colored Screws): +5% experience gained
Level 2 (5 Colored Screws): +10% experience gained
Level 3 (8 Colored Screws): +15% experience gained

Pokémon Legends Z-A Rare Candy: How to Get It

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Frequently asked questions

Where can you find Rare Candies in Pokémon Legends: Z-A?

Rare Candies are mainly obtained by completing specific side quests or by finding them as pickup items (small sparkles or Poké Balls) while exploring Lumiose City and its various districts.

What are the best side quests for obtaining Rare Candies?

Among the most accessible quests are "Flabébé's Many Flowers" in the Blue District, "Floette and Its Flower Games" in the Magenta District, and "Show Off Aurorus's Power" in the Blue District. Each has different unlock conditions depending on your progress.

Is there an effective alternative to Rare Candies?

Yes, Exp. Candies are an excellent, more accessible alternative. They can be found in all areas of Lumiose City and as rewards for winning battles, particularly against Alpha Pokémon. Canary Plushies purchased with colored screws also offer experience bonuses of up to +15%.

What's the best way to level up quickly early in the game?

Use the Exp. Candies S and M that you'll easily find in Lumiose City's areas, complete side quests to earn extra experience, and invest in the Red Canary Plushie to gradually increase your experience gains.

Key takeaways

Rare Candies are mainly obtained by completing side quests or by finding them hidden in the nooks and crannies of Lumiose City.
Exp. Candies are an effective and more accessible alternative to Rare Candies for leveling up your Pokémon.
Canary Plushies purchased with colored screws offer experience bonuses of up to +15% depending on the level invested.
Alpha Pokémon are a reliable source of Exp. Candies when defeated in battle in specific areas.

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