Wild Zone 17 in Pokémon Legends ZA is notorious among players for its high-risk encounters, particularly due to aggressive Pyroar that roam the area. Despite its challenges, this zone is a goldmine for shiny hunters looking to complete their Pokédex. After extensive testing, I’ve compiled a comprehensive guide covering the best methods to safely hunt every shiny Pokémon in this zone.

Unlocking Wild Zone 17

Before diving into shiny hunting, Wild Zone 17 must be unlocked. This requires completing Main Mission 24 and achieving Rank C. Once unlocked, the zone will appear on your map, allowing you to access its diverse spawns.

The key Pokémon available for shiny hunting here include KFKY (day spawn on the roof), Lampent (night spawn on the roof), Scarry, Hyroar, Diggersby, and Chespin (all day and night spawns). Bonus Pokémon include Hawlucha and Fletchling, which often appear atop roofs. Additionally, fixed alpha Pokémon in this zone are a male Pyroar and an alpha Mawile. To unlock random alphas, complete Mabel’s surveying request for Wild Zone 17.

Planning Your Full Shiny Pokédex

For completionists, certain evolutions and mega stones are tied to Wild Zone 17 spawns. For example:

• Chespin: Keep one, evolve one at level 16 into Quillin, and another at level 36 into Chesnut for a mega evolution stone.

• Lampent: Keep one and evolve another with a Dusk Stone into Chandelure, which also has a mega evolution.

• Pyroar: Collect both male and female for shiny variations.

• Other required Pokémon: Diggersby and KFKY.

Base shiny odds are 1 in 496, increasing to 1 in 1024.38 with a shiny charm, making efficient hunting strategies essential.

Effective Shiny Hunting Methods

1. Fast Travel Method
   This method involves repeatedly fast traveling in and out of the zone to reset Pokémon spawns. After around 10 fast travels, approach the spawn areas to check for shinies. Pokémon holes sparkle before the Pokémon appears, helping you identify shiny spawns without unnecessary risk. While effective, this method can be repetitive and less precise for rare spawns like Chespin.

2. Bench Reset Method
   A highly underrated method involves using a bench in Wild Zone 17 to reset spawns. Players can automate this process with macros, allowing an AFK setup where characters face the bench and repeatedly press the A button. This method efficiently yields shiny Pokémon, including Diggersby and Chespin, without requiring constant manual checks. Even without macros, simply activating the bench and manually spamming interactions works well for consistent shiny resets.

3. Run and Despawn Method
   For shinies like Scarry and Pyroar, navigating the zone carefully is crucial to avoid aggressive Pyroar. By using specific fast travel points such as the Rasine Construction area and leveraging spawn/despawn distances, you can safely reset Pokémon while avoiding attacks. This method is particularly effective for obtaining rare shiny spawns and alpha encounters.

4. Roof Spawns
   Some Pokémon, including Klefki by day and Lampent by night, spawn on elevated surfaces. Using Rotolide, players can safely approach these roofs to check spawns. Regular repetition of this route, along with proper use of zoom accessibility features, allows for efficient spotting of hidden or bonus Pokémon such as Hawlucha and Fletchling.

Pro Tips for a Safer Hunt

• Always approach Wild Zone 17 with a clear strategy for avoiding Pyroar ambushes.

• Utilize the accessibility zoom function to spot shinies from a distance.

• Nighttime bench resets are particularly effective for Pyroar and Scarry, reducing the likelihood of interruptions.

• For players looking to streamline their hunt, some opt to buy alpha shiny Pokémon or buy legends za shiny for faster collection, though in-game hunting remains the most rewarding experience.

Shiny hunting in Wild Zone 17 is challenging but highly rewarding. By combining the fast travel method, bench resets, run and despawn strategy, and careful roof navigation, players can safely capture all shiny Pokémon and complete their Wild Zone 17 Pokédex. Patience, preparation, and strategic use of the zone’s mechanics are key to a successful shiny hunt.