How to Defeat Rintaro in Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Weaknesses and Counters
The fourth promotional battle in Pokémon Legends: Z-A is against Rintaro. When it comes to promotional battles, knowing the Pokémon your opponent will use is key to securing a victory. Let’s take a closer look at the team Rintaro brings and the best ways to counter it.
Rintaro’s Team
Rintaro’s team consists of three Pokémon, all at level 24:
- Simisage (Grass-type) – Weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug attacks. Strong against Ground, Rock, and Water types.
- Simipour (Water-type) – Weak to Grass and Electric moves. Strong against Fire, Ground, and Rock types.
- Simisear (Fire-type) – Weak to Water, Ground, and Rock moves. Strong against Bug, Grass, Ice, and Steel types.
Effective Counters and Strategies
If you started your journey with Tepig, by this point you should have evolved your Pokémon into Pignite, which is an excellent pick to take on Simisage. For those who did not choose Tepig, any Pokémon that is not a Ground, Rock, or Water type and knows the move Ember should work well, provided it is leveled appropriately.
For example, Fletchling, which can be found early in the game at Wild Zone 1, is a great option as it uses Ember. You can check the exact location on our interactive map.
A particularly strong counter to Simisage is Houndour — it resists many of Simisage’s attacks and can handle it with ease.
When facing Simipour, a Pokémon like Flaaffy (evolved from Mareep) works well. If you’re hunting for a shiny Mareep, you can find one in Wild Zone 1 by completing a specific side mission.
Finally, for battling Simisear, consider using Wartortle, which is a solid choice. Alternatively, if you have caught and leveled a Binacle by this stage, it’s also an excellent counter to Simisear.
Additional Resources
Don’t forget to explore our Pokémon Legends: Z-A Interactive Map for locations and tips to find these helpful counters and other useful items.
With the right preparation and counters, defeating Rintaro will be a straightforward task. Good luck in your battle!
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