Shiny Charm in Pokémon Legends Z-A: Fast Way to Get It

The quest for shiny Pokémon is one of the most recurring challenges for trainers, generation after generation. In Pokémon Legends Z-A, this goal becomes more accessible thanks in particular to the highly coveted Shiny Charm. This much sought-after item increases your chances of encountering these Pokémon with alternate colours, but at the cost of a substantial personal investment in time and effort.

"To be efficient, bring a high-level Pokémon that kills your opponents quickly"

The Express Method to Get the Shiny Charm

Acquiring the Shiny Charm in Pokémon Legends Z-A requires you to have completed an impressive number of 1000 battles. This figure is far higher than the total number of opponents you'll encounter over the course of your main quest. Fortunately, there are techniques to greatly reduce this number!

That's what we'll cover in an upcoming article! No, of course, right away...

The fastest method involves chaining battles at Lumiose's restaurants. These establishments let you carry out an identical number of battles for a modest sum. Le Nah restaurant, located southeast of Lumiose, is ideal for this method. To be efficient, bring a high-level Pokémon that kills your opponents quickly.

For many players, a Lucario with Extreme Speed is best suited for this. Indeed, thanks to the fast animation time of this move, the overall time needed for the 1000 battles will be reduced. Although this may seem like a small detail to you, it's clear that over the whole process, it will definitely be appreciated, to an extent you might not expect! To get this ideal partner, you can catch a Riolu on the rooftops of Lumiose, or an Alpha Lucario in Wild Zone 20.

If this repetitive grind starts to wear you down, you can vary your approach by visiting the Battle Zones at night. These locations will always be accessible after the story is completed, offering a nice way to mix things up as you work toward the Shiny Charm.

Once you've completed the 1000 battles, you'll finally be able to unlock the final mission of Mabel's Quest, which will reward you at last with the Shiny Charm. Rest assured, this laborious step can only be done once per save file. Once you have the item in hand, you'll benefit from it for the rest of your adventure in Pokémon Legends Z-A!