Ways to Obtain a Metal Jacket in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Knowing the way to acquire a Metal Jacket in PLZA is essential for finalizing your Pokémon Index, since a pair of certain creatures – Scyther and Onix – need this tool to transform into Scizor and Iron Snake in turn. Furthermore, both these evolved types have enhanced forms obtainable in the game.

Players have two primary methods to obtain a Metal Coat in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the two of which need significant story progress. The earliest players can get this evolution tool is once they attain the C Rank in their journey.


Ways to Obtain Steel Cover in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Trainers can use pair of main ways to obtain a Metal Coat in Pokémon Legends: Z-A: undertaking specific sub-quests or buying it from Racine Construction building. Sadly, the two options become available fairly late in the game.

Sub-Quests That Provide Metal Jackets

Players will encounter a pair of specific optional tasks that provide Metal Jackets as compensation: Optional Task 101 ("Steadfast as Steel") and Sub-Quest 114 ("A Feather from Skarmory"). As noted before, these tasks usually show up during the late-game phase. For instance, "Steadfast as Steel" becomes available around Main Mission 35, while "A Feather from Skarmory" appears once beating the main story.

It's worth noting that the character for "A Feather from Skarmory" usually can be found near the gate to Zone 17, though the character might differ slightly depending on your progress.

Where to Acquire Metal Jacket in PLZA

Once players complete the game's credits, they can acquire a Metal Jacket from a vendor inside the construction company location. It's the identical building where trainers encounter Canari for the Rank E battle test, located near the train station and south of the Le Nah dining spot. At this point, this location also becomes a quick travel point.

When unlocked, a vendor at this location will provide a Metal Jacket for 4980 Pokédollars. Luckily, this vendor maintains infinite supply, so trainers can purchase as much Metal Jackets as they want, assuming they have sufficient currency.

Basically, if trainers are still early enough through the game, they will not have the ability to acquire a Steel Cover currently.


Melinda Sawyer
Melinda Sawyer

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