The best water Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: ZA Mega Dimension

Even as you face the stress of battles as you play through Pokemon Legends: ZA and the Mega Dimension DLC, you'll feel your worries wash away as you bring with you the welcoming waves of the awesome water Pokemon available in the game. There isn't much water in Lumios itself, but that doesn't mean there's a shortage of water types!

Whether you're looking for the best of the water starters available in Pokemon Legends: ZA, or even just a handful of useful catches from around Lumiose City, you'll find no shortage of notable water-type Pokemon on this list.

Clawitzer

Clawitzer was first introduced in the sixth generation of Pokemon X and Y, so it makes sense to see his gallant return again here in Lumiose City in Pokemon Legends: ZA. It's an Alpha Pokemon that you can catch mid-game, provided you have the right levels to advance against the Howitzer Pokemon.

The trainer posed with Jacinthe in Pokemon Legends ZA.

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Although it won't get a Mega Evolution form in either the base game or the DLC, you'll still have a lot of luck going into battle with one of the best water Pokemon for your team. If you haven't grabbed a Water-type before hitting Wild Zone 11, look for a chance to fill the gap with Clawitzer.

Milotic

It won't take long to notice how many weaknesses a water type can have at times, but Milotic has really excellent base stats to help keep those common weaknesses at bay. As long as you don't pit it against a grass or electric pokemon, you'll probably be in really good shape.

Even though he doesn't get Mega Evolution, we still love the dramatic change you'll see when your strange looking fish Feebas (whether it's in Hyperspace Lumiose or from a side mission with Feebas in the middle). Any Pokemon that has a level of beauty is fine in our books.

Starmie

	Starmie		Mega Starmie
Basic statistics	HP: 60 Attack: 75 Defense: 85 Sp. Attack: 100 Sp. Def: 85 Speed: 115 Total: 520		HP: 60 Attack: 140 Defense: 105 Sp. Attack: 130 Sp. Def: 105 Speed: 120 Total: 660

While we're not entirely interested in talking about the bizarre Mega Evolution form he's given (seriously, why are his legs doing…that?), the sheer power of Starmie's new stat boost with her ability to be Mega in Pokemon Legends: ZA makes him an even more formidable fighter than he's been in generations.

Throughout the game, you'll watch Lída lovingly train her Staryu, so we understand if you've given up and rushed to grab one of your own in Wild Zone Two. Your first Water Stone has a welcome recipient with Staryu, and if you don't mind watching that weird wood rush after you, Mega Starmie will spawn one mighty Water-type Pokemon.

Gyarados

	Gyarados		Mega Gyarados
Basic statistics	HP: 95 Attack: 125 Defense: 79 Sp. Attack: 60 Sp. Def: 100 Speed: 81 Total: 540		HP: 95 Attack: 155 Defense: 109 Sp. Attack: 70 Sp. def: 130 Speed:81 Total: 640

People laughed at the idea of grinding to level Magikarp to level 20 with the idea that it would evolve into one of the best water-type Pokemon of all time, but longtime fans know it's true. Gyarados has always been a fan favorite when it comes to water Pokemon, and for good reason, even before it got its Mega Evolution form back in Pokemon X and Y.

Pikachu on the left with her hands in the air, Pikachu in the middle and Ash with his Pikachu on the right.

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With stunning base stats that become even more menacing once it goes Mega, Gyarados enjoys a fairly even balance between physical and special attack moves, so anything it can learn from its impressive catalog of moves between leveling up and what it can learn from the TMs Mable provides will pack a powerful punch almost without fail.

Swampert

	Swampert		Mega Swampert
Basic statistics	HP: 100 Attack: 110 Defense: 90 Sp. Attack: 85 Sp. Def: 90 Speed: 60 Total: 535		HP: 100 Attack: 150 Defense: 110 Sp. Attack: 95 Sp. Def: 110 Speed: 70 Total: 635

Swampert was added in the Mega Dimension DLC (by very carefully developing your hard-earned Mudkip) and fans of the third generation rejoiced as we began to dive into the waters of water starters in Pokemon Legends: ZA. If you're making appetizers, it would be silly to skip Swampert!

Although his Mega Evolution is nothing new, Swampert appeared in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire and was a welcome addition with the Mega Dimension DLC that Hoenn starter fans are excited to explore. It's a dual water/ground type, so you'll have a variety of moves at your disposal that are sure to shake other types to their cores.

Feraligatr

	Feraligatr		Mega Feraligatr
Basic statistics	HP: 85 Attack: 105 Defense: 100 Sp. Attack: 79 Sp. Def: 83 Speed: 78 Total: 530		HP: 85 Attack: 160 Defense: 125 Sp. Attack: 89 Sp. def: 93 Speed: 78 Total: 630

The final water starter form for Lumiose City in Pokemon Legends: ZA and the recipient of a rather interesting looking Mega Evolution with the name, Feraligatr is the final form of Totodile, and if you chose the Big Jaw Pokémon as your partner at the start of your adventure, then we don't need to tell you how powerful Feraligatr can be.

Although it is one of the few starters to retain a unique typing in its final form, Feraligatr can learn a lot of moves in different types from leveling or TM, giving you additional access to types like Dragon, Ice, Fighting and many more.

Blastoise

	Blastoise		Mega Blastoise
Basic statistics	HP: 79 Attack: 83 Defense: 100 Sp. Attack: 85 Sp. Def: 105 Speed: 78 Total: 530		HP: 79 Attack: 103 Defense: 120 Sp. Attack: 135 Sp. Def: 115 Speed: 78 Total: 630

Long-time Pokemon fans and Kanto starter lovers alike were no doubt excited when Mable called them back to the Pokemon Research Lab for a side mission that would give you one of three Gen 1 starters, and we have no doubt how eager you were to pick the adorable Squirtle from the lineup.

After visiting the Stone Emporium for your Blastoisinite, the Blastoise you evolve from is easily one of the best picks for a Water Pokemon partner in all of Pokemon Legends: ZA. The clear water type is one heck of a special attacker, so Blastoise is always a good choice to give your accessories, berries, feathers and more to boost that high stat even more.

Greninja

	Greninja		Mega Greninja
Basic statistics	HP: 72 Attack: 95 Defense: 67 Sp. Attack: 103 Sp. Def: 71 Speed: 122 Total: 530		HP: 72 Attack: 125 Defense: 77 Sp. Attack: 133 Sp. Def: 81 Speed: 142 Total: 630

While we had a bit of a giggle at its reverse Mega Evolution form added in Pokemon Legends: ZA, we can't deny that Mega Greninja is one of the best options for a water Pokemon to choose from. Prepare to parkour your way to a Pokemon partner like Froakie and work to train it into Greninja, the ultimate form that gets dual typing between Water and Dark.

He's a special hitter by nature, but you don't just hit hard, you hit quickas Greninja has one of the best speed stats of any water pokemon on our entire list. It also has access to Ghost-type moves in Pokemon Legends: ZA, so we're sure you'll find a powerful combo for your Ninja Pokemon pal.

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