In this episode of the PokéCast, we dive into the early ranked battles of Pokémon Legends: Z-A! We break down the Game8 tier list, grade each placement, and share early battle tips to help you start climbing the ranks. Our guest brings competitive insight into what makes Pokémon like Excadrill, Salamence, Gardevoir, and Metagross dominate early on — plus which A- and B-tier picks could surprise everyone once the meta develops . Whether you’re just starting ranked or testing out your dream team, this episode is packed with strategy, team-building insight, and expert commentary on what’s working right now in Z-A battles.
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