ZA's DLC adds a completely broken, OHKO wonder Pokemon that Gen 10 can't replicate

Even if Pokemon Legends: ZA isn't exactly like other games in the series when it comes to battles, it shakes up the competitive roster quite a bit with its new Mega Evolutions, and the results can be seen when Pokemon champion lets go. For now, competition ranked i Pokemon Legends: ZA has been a mixed experience for many players, and the main reason is not related to the switch to real-time matches, but rather the fact that legendary Pokemon like Xerneas, Zygarde, and Mewtwo became eligible for everyone to use. Now, the Mega Dimension DLC has released one of the most broken Pokemon ever made, thanks to a new Mega Evolution whose power level is extremely unlikely to be matched in Gen 10.

One of the reasons why Mega Evolution as a gimmick is so loved is that it gives new forms to some of the most popular Pokemon out there while making them more powerful, whereas something like a regional form ends up having the same BST, just a different distribution of stats. Every Mega Evolution i Pokemon Legends: ZA and previous games add 100 points of stats to a Pokemon's total and never change base HP, so doing so for animals with inherently high BST can create real powerhouses. Pokemon Legends: ZAs Mega Golisopod is just that, and it can already one-hit KO many Pokémon.

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Why Pokemon Legends: ZA's DLC Mega Golisopod is one of the best Pokemon ever made

Pokemon Legends: ZAs DLC adds 9 legendary and 11 mythic Pokemon to catch, and several of them will eventually become powerhouses in ranked battles in the game. However, Mega Golisopod is so powerful that it will do more than just be powerful in ranked battles, but it could end up as one of the best Pokemon of all time in the VGC, should Mega Evolutions be legal in the series through Pokemon champion. Between incredible stats and type combo, Mega Golisopod might be the best new Pokémon in years, not just in Legends: ZA.

You can get the Mega Golisopod from one of the Hyperspace Lumiose portals that reads “Mega Stone Discovered!”. Wimpod is usually available in 1-star bug-type portals, while Golisopod appears in 3-star to 5-star portals.

Mega Golisopod's stats in Pokemon Legends: ZA Explained

State	Golisopod	Mega Golisopod
HP	75	75
Attack	125	150
Defense	140	175
Sp. Attack	60	70
Sp. Defense	90	120
Speed	40	40

Mega Golisopod has a staggering 150 Attack, 175 Defense and 120 Special Defense, making it exceptionally bulky while being able to deal massive damage to opponents. On top of that, its type combo changes from the already good Bug/Water to Bug/Steel, like Scizor and Mega Scizor, losing its 2x weaknesses to Flying, Rock and Electric in favor of a single weakness to Fire times four, while its 5 resistance to 8 plus an immunity.

Why Bug/Steel is one of the best Pokemon-type combos (especially with Water STAB)

However, this is a great switch both offensively and defensively as Golisopod is normally strong against fire, giving STAB water damage to Fire Pokemon. This means that one can decide to time Golisopod's Mega Evolution based on the opposing Pokemon on the field, and deal with Fire-type Pokemon in Legends: ZA before Mega Evolving.

This is a luxury that creatures like Scizor that transform into Mega Scizor do not have, and retain their Bug/Steel type. Even then, Mega Evolving removes STAB damage from Water moves, but the move pool remains the same. For these reasons, combined with its amazing stats, Mega Golisopod is one of the best Mega Evolutions in the series and one of the single best animals ever.

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If that wasn't enough, Mega Golisopod gains access to Swords Dance, which increases its Attack, and it also learns tons of cover moves. With 252 EVs in attack as well as 31 IVs, an active Adamant Nature and Swords Dance, Mega Golisopod can:

One-hit KO any Mewtwo Pokemon Legends: ZA if it has 252 HP EVs, including Mega Evolutions, with First Impression, Leech Life, X-Scissor, Pin Missile or U-Turn.
One-hit KO Xerneas in Pokemon Legends: ZA with Iron Head or Gunk Shot, provided it has no more than 20 EVs in defense with 252 EVs in HP, but still has a high chance to one-shot Xerneas with up to 100 points in defense and 252 in HP.
One-hit KO Charizard in Pokemon Legends: ZA with Rock Slide, as well as Mega Charizard Y.
One-hit KO Primal Groudon in Pokemon Legends: ZA with Liquidation, and an 85% chance to OHKO with Waterfall.
One-hit KO Mega Darkrai in Pokemon Legends: ZA with First Impression, Leech Life, X-Scissor and Close Combat.
One-hit KO Mega Heatran in Pokemon Legends: ZA with Drill Run and Close Combat.

These are just a few examples with a fairly basic calculation and EV spread, but in turn-based battles, Mega Golisopod can shine just as much or even more due to the reduced emphasis on maxing HP EV across the board. Its 40 base speed is not great, but one of the best VGC strategies in Pokémon is to make low speed animals go first via Trick Room. Overall, Mega Golisopod is one of the best Pokemon ever made, and Gen 10 games will have a hard time clearing the bar it has set.