In Pokemon Legends: Z-A, exploring the Wild Zones is the best way to discover and train new Pokemon, especially before the Z-A Royale’s Battle Zone opens at night. As part of the game’s optional content, players can complete research tasks for Mable by catching all the Pokemon in each Wild Zone, earning valuable TM rewards from the professor. However, this can be quite challenging, particularly in Wild Zone 12, which contains a Pokemon so difficult to catch that completing the Zone feels nearly impossible.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A features 20 Wild Zones that unlock as you progress through the story. You’ll unlock the final Wild Zone after finishing the main story’s 38th mission. Wild Zone 12 is a particularly challenging mid-game area, and players who try to complete every zone in order might find themselves stuck trying to catch a difficult Pokémon.
Delibird Makes Wild Zone 12 a Nightmare to Complete in Pokemon Legends: Z-A
After you finish the main story up to mission 15, you can discover Wild Zone 12 hidden between buildings in Lumiose City’s Bleu District. This area has been specially covered in ice to create a suitable habitat for Ice-type Pokémon. While the Pokémon in Wild Zone 12 might seem easy to catch at first, you’ll quickly find that Delibird is surprisingly difficult to capture.
All Pokemon That Can Spawn in Wild Zone 12
- Gogoat
- Vanillite
- Machop
- Machoke
- Delibird
- Snover
- Snorunt
- Bergmite
- Alpha Abomasnow
- Alpha Avalugg

In addition to Ice-type Pokémon like Vanillite, Snover, Snorunt, Bergmite, and Delibird, you can find Machop and Machoke playing on the court in Wild Zone 12, and Gogoat roaming the fields. Wild Zone 12 is also home to two Alpha Pokémon: Alpha Abomasnow and Alpha Avalugg, with Avalugg appearing in the water. However, surprisingly, Delibird is the hardest to find of all these Pokémon, even though it has three possible spawn locations, as it disappears quickly.
Why Delibird is Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Most Annoying Critter to Catch

You’ll probably spot Delibird quickly when you first enter Area 12 in *Pokemon Legends: Z-A* – its bright red color really stands out against the snow. However, it’s very difficult to catch! Delibird is incredibly fast and has a wide field of vision, meaning it can see you coming from almost anywhere, even if you’re trying to sneak up on it. And even if you manage to throw a Poke Ball, it has a very low catch rate, so it’s unlikely to stay inside.

The Best Strategy for Catching Delibird in Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Okay, so catching Delibird in Wild Zone 12 is seriously tough, but not impossible. I learned that just running at it doesn’t work. The best way to do it is to try and sneak up from behind for a back strike – that really boosts your chances. But honestly? Delibird has amazing vision, so even that’s hard. What *really* works is finding a good bush or something to hide behind and just waiting for it to wander close enough to throw a Poke Ball. Patience is key, for sure!

If you’re trying to catch Delibird, the Quick Ball is your best bet – it significantly boosts your chances if you throw it before the Pokémon notices you. Otherwise, a Dusk Ball is a good option to use at night, as it’s more effective during nighttime encounters.
In *Pokémon Legends: Z-A*, players can improve their chances of catching Pokémon by getting the Blue Canari Plush from Racine Construction.
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