WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Arceus, and Ruby and Sapphire.
If you’ve finished Pokemon Legends Z-A and thought you’d seen everything, think again. There’s a free level 50 Lucario waiting for you at Hotel Z, but you might walk right past it without realizing it’s there.
Where to Find Your Free Lucario in Pokemon Legends Z-A
Here’s the deal: after you beat the game and watch the credits roll, head to Room 202 at Hotel Z. Look for a Poke Ball sitting on a table—that’s your prize.
Inside, you’ll find a Lucario that once belonged to Korrina (remember the Fighting-type Gym Leader from Pokemon X and Y?). There’s also a note from AZ, the hotel’s owner, explaining the gift.
Requirements to Claim Lucario:
- Complete the main story (Main Mission 37: Operation Protect Lumiose)
- Roll credits—this typically takes several hours of gameplay
- Visit Room 202 at Hotel Z and interact with the Poke Ball on the table
What Makes This Lucario Special?
This isn’t just any Lucario. Here’s what you’re getting:
Stats and Moves:
- Level: 50 (fully evolved and ready for battle)
- Nature: Hardy
- Moveset: Aura Sphere, Bullet Punch, Rock Smash, and Protect
- Shiny Status: This Lucario is Shiny-locked, so it’ll have the standard blue and black coloring
Important note: You don’t actually need this Lucario for Pokedex completion since you can catch and evolve Riolu earlier in the game. But hey, free is free, and it’s a solid addition to your team.
Why Lucario Is Worth Adding to Your Team
Known as the Aura Pokemon, Lucario first appeared way back in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. As a Steel and Fighting dual-type, it brings some serious versatility to battles.
What makes Lucario useful:
- Mixed attack stats that let it hit hard both physically and specially
- Diverse move pool including Aura Sphere, Flash Cannon, and Earthquake
- Can Mega Evolve into two different forms: Mega Lucario and Mega Lucario Z
The two Mega forms offer different advantages. Mega Lucario Z is faster with higher special attack power, but it burns through its Mega Power gauge quicker than regular Mega Lucario. Choose based on your battle strategy.
Free Post-Game Pokemon: A Long-Standing Tradition
Pokemon Legends Z-A isn’t breaking new ground here—the series has been rewarding players with post-game Pokemon for years.
Historical examples:
- Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire: Steven’s level 5 Beldum at his Mossdeep City house (the only way to get Metagross in those games)
- Pokemon Legends Arceus: Professor Laventon gives you the two Starter Pokemon you didn’t choose after completing the main story
It’s a nice tradition that rewards players for sticking around after the credits roll.
How Players Are Missing This Gift
A Reddit user named Volt_l18 recently shared on the official Pokemon Legends Z-A subreddit that they completely missed the Lucario at first. The Poke Ball blends into the room’s decor, making it easy to overlook if you’re not actively searching every corner.
Pro tip: After beating Pokemon Legends Z-A, make it a habit to check back at Hotel Z periodically. You never know what other surprises might be waiting.
The Bottom Line
While Lucario and its Mega Evolved forms might not be the absolute strongest creatures in Pokemon Legends Z-A, they’re reliable team members that can swing battles in your favor with proper setup. Given how popular the Aura Pokemon is with fans, don’t be surprised if future Pokemon generations continue finding creative ways to gift players this fan-favorite.
So if you’ve already beaten the game, stop what you’re doing and go check Room 202. That Lucario isn’t going to catch itself!
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