An easy-to-hunt wild area in Pokémon Legends: ZA

Pokemon Legends: ZA There may be plenty of new battle systems and quality-of-life (QoL) improvements introduced, but ultimately, the best part comes down to one thing: finding the best places to find Shiny Pokémon. If putting together your ideal team to start the game means finding as many shiny ones as you can, then these wild regions will be right at home for you.

You'll want to familiarize yourself with these initial tips to get your hunting trip started, including recommendations for the best wild zones. Enjoy swimming in a team of glowworms after cultivating these wild areas.

Forest area 19

Wild Area 19 on the map in Pokemon Legends: ZA.

Wild Zone 19 is one of the most unique wild area locations thanks to its unusual layout that is still nearly 100 percent visible from the outer boundary surrounding the area. The lower part of the field area is filled with Kangaskhan with some Farfru and Audino mixed in occasionally.

However, the top of the hill is where the best action is, as you'll find Clefa and Cleferi span around the gazebo area, or Drampa if they're not around. Both groups at the top are often spawned as alpha Pokemon, so check here if you're looking for one.

Forest area 3

Wild Zone 3 on the map in Pokemon Legends: ZA.

Wild Zone 3 is one of the best early game Wild Zones to farm for Shinys, especially if you're a fan of Pikachu or looking for another adorable Pokemon to add to your team. Although none of these Pokemon are particularly strong, the aesthetics and cuteness factors here are strong.

In addition to a variety of cute Pokemon, there are benches within the area, which make it easier to reset spawns and more efficiently farm for shiny spawns while you're still in the wild zone.

Forest area 1

Wild Zone 1 on the map in Pokemon Legends: ZA.

The first Wild Zone is a better shiny hunting haven than you might imagine, mainly because of the variety and ease of access, but you can also find a set of benches down the street near the Pokemon Center. Pichu, Pidgey, and Fletchinder are all cute Pokemon that will likely stick around on your team for a while, so shiny hunting won't go to waste.

The proximity to the Pokemon Center is also really useful for farming if you run out of Poke Balls, so you can restock in a flash. Last, but not least, low-level Pokemon will be easy to catch here, especially if you have Great Balls or Ultra Balls in your inventory on return trips.

Wild area 7

Wild Zone 7 on the map in Pokemon Legends: ZA.

Wild Zone 7 is a haven for vibrant bright color palettes, with Pokemon like Kakuna, Audino, and Shupet as major standouts in this group.

You can make an argument for the viability of most Pokemon in this jungle, so using them on your team won't put you at a disadvantage.

The area itself is also well set up for farming, with several benches bordering the enclosure, which facilitate a very quick farming loop due to limited space. While the limited number of spans required to reset here can be tedious, your gloss checks will be faster.

Forest area 18

Wild Area 18 on the map in Pokemon Legends: ZA.

Wild Zone 18 is filled with incredible quality Pokemon, including popular shiny options like Fennekin, Bagon, Swablu, and Noibot. The Alpha Salamanders you can regularly find while you're here are also a major bonus to your shiny hunting prospects.

Besides the amazing group of pseudo-legendary Pokemon on the ground, rooftops offer some admirable variety in this wild area without making farming difficult.

Forest area 8

Wild Zone 8 on the map in Pokemon Legends: ZA.

Wild Zone 8 has the best concentration of Ground-type Pokemon, making it one of the best places to farm shiny for that type of Pokemon. The standout is the shiny superstar Gible, and its rare spawn rate is only part of the challenge for shiny hunting here.

Fortunately, it's a great spot for shiny hunting thanks to an enclosed loop that keeps a handful of Pokemon underground. Once you awaken these Pokemon, you can reset the area and try again for the rare shiny.

Forest area 11

Wild Area 11 on the map in Pokemon Legends: ZA.

Wild Zone 11 doesn't feature the widest variety of Pokemon, but the ones that are featured are great choices that will slot well into almost any team. Shiny Gyarados is obviously the crowd favorite, but Inkay, Clauncher, and Slowpoke provide solid shine with their superior abilities in combat.

In addition to cool Pokemon for shiny hunting, there are benches within this area with multiple levels and multiple possible Alpha Pokemon spawns.

Forest area 16

Wild Area 16 on the map in Pokemon Legends: ZA.

The best Wild Zone for shiny farming has to be Wild Zone 16, which gives you the opportunity to shiny frokie for your ultimate Greninja with Medicham, Starmy, Phalinx and Fluffy shiny chances that are all worth celebrating.

If the wild zone with Pokemon available wasn't exciting enough, you'll be even more pleased to know that the area is small enough to quickly make loops and farm for shiny spawns without too much trouble. There are no benches inside for an easy reset, but no place is perfect.