I remember the moment: the map blinked and my pulse sped up. I had one hour of playtime and a mystery gift waiting—everything felt suddenly urgent. You can almost hear your Switch whispering that something rare is nearby, like a lighthouse in fog.
A pulsing distortion appears on the map the moment you redeem a gift. How to get Mega Garchomp Z in Pokémon Legends Z-A
I’ve chased timed releases and event Pokémon before, and this one is cleaner than most. I’ll walk you through what you need, where to go, and the one fight that stands between you and the Garchompite Z stone.
Do I need the Mega Dimensions DLC to get Mega Garchomp Z?
Short answer: yes. The Mega Dimensions DLC is the only place the Garchompite Z stone is distributed right now. If you don’t own the DLC, the event won’t appear in your Mystery Gift menu and you can’t access the distortion that spawns Mega Garchomp Z.
That means you’ll be dealing with Nintendo Switch, The Pokémon Company (TPC), and the DLC’s Hyperspace adventures. If you have the DLC installed and online access, you’re already halfway there.
What are the exact requirements before I can claim the mystery gift?
- You need a base Garchomp candidate: start with a Gible. Gible spawns in Wild Zone 8 after finishing Main Mission 10.
- A Garchompite Z stone is required to mega evolve—this is only distributed via the Mystery Gift tied to Mega Dimensions.
- Access to the Mystery Gift function from the Link Play Menu. That usually appears after about an hour of play.
- Online connectivity when you redeem the Mystery Gift.
- Completed at least one Hyperspace adventure in the DLC. The first missions are short; finish one and the event becomes redeemable.
How do I find and beat Mega Garchomp Z?
When you redeem the Mystery Gift, a hyperspace distortion will appear on your map. The game highlights its location—no scavenger hunt required. Enter the distortion and Mega Garchomp Z will be waiting.
You cannot capture it directly. You must defeat it to receive the Garchompite Z stone. Once you have the stone, hand it to your Garchomp and it can mega evolve into Mega Garchomp Z.
If you want the full chain: catch Gible in Wild Zone 8 post-Main Mission 10, raise Gible to level 24 to get Gabite, then raise Gabite up to level 49 so it becomes Garchomp. Give that Garchomp the Garchompite Z stone after the fight, and you’re set.
I’ll give you a quick combat checklist: bring high-accuracy moves if Mega Garchomp Z uses evasive tactics, a solid balance of physical and special counters, and a handful of Revives and Full Restores. Treat the fight like a short-series boss: scout its patterns, then press the advantage.
One final note: this event isn’t free like some past distributions. If you haven’t bought the DLC, factor that cost and the time investment into your plan—think of it like finding a rare vinyl in a bargain bin: worth it to some collectors, not to everyone.
Ready to chase the distortion and claim the stone, or are you leaving Mega Garchomp Z for someone else to brag about?