Mastering the Extra-Large Gogoat Quest in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

The Extra-Large Gogoat request in Pokemon Legends: Z-A (Side Mission 63) asks you to bring a courier a truly massive Gogoat. It sounds simple, but hidden size requirements, Alpha spawns, and random encounters can make the objective confusing if you rely on trial and error alone. This guide breaks down every reliable method to obtain a qualifying Gogoat, how to trigger the side mission, and efficient routes to finish it quickly.

All details below are informed by in-game testing and cross-checked with official and community-verified resources, while staying spoiler-light for the main story.

Quest Overview: What “Extra-Large” Gogoat Really Means

On paper, the mission only asks for an “extra-large” Gogoat. In practice, the game is checking hidden size data and, in most cases, expects an Alpha Gogoat or an evolved Alpha Skiddo. Here is what the request entails in broad terms:

• Quest Name: An Extra-Large Gogoat
• Quest Number: Side Mission 63
• Quest Giver: Lugo, a courier operator
• Location: Lumiose City’s Magenta Sector, near North Boulevard
• Objective: Hand over a very large Gogoat that meets the size threshold
• Reward: Rare items that boost stats and make training easier (notably speed-boosting items like Carbos in many recorded runs)

Because Alpha Pokemon naturally spawn at larger sizes, they are the most straightforward way to satisfy the hidden requirement. While a non-Alpha that happens to roll a maximum size can work, the probability is extremely low compared with hunting Alphas.

How to Unlock Side Mission 63

Before you can worry about catching an enormous Gogoat, you need the request to appear. The timing of side missions in Legends: Z-A follows the main story’s structure and unlocks in waves.

Story Progress Needed

Side Mission 63 typically becomes available once you reach the mid-game portion of the story:

• Advance the main story until after a key strategy meeting in Lumiose City.
• Complete the visit to the Rust Syndicate Office and return to your base of operations (often Hotel AZ) as directed by the main mission flow.
• After this phase, several side missions—including the Extra-Large Gogoat quest—unlock simultaneously around the city.

Large story beats in Pokemon games are usually tied to new regions or mechanics, which in turn open up more side activities. The Rust Syndicate storyline acts as one such pivot point in Legends: Z-A, after which more Wild Zones and quests become accessible.

Finding Lugo in Lumiose City

Once the mission is unlocked, you can locate Lugo to accept it:

• Head to the Magenta Sector of Lumiose City.
• Move toward North Boulevard, where traffic of pedestrians and Gogoat couriers is heavier.
• Look for a man standing near Gogoats and speaking about his courier business and heavy loads.

Talk to him to trigger the dialogue where he explains that his current Gogoat team is too small to handle the loads he wants to transport. He then requests your help finding a truly massive Gogoat.

Understanding Size and Alpha Pokemon in Legends: Z-A

To complete this request efficiently, it helps to understand how size works in mainline Pokemon titles and in Legends: Z-A specifically. Although many players ignore height and weight stats, this mission is one of the rare cases where they matter for progression.

How Pokemon Size Is Typically Handled

In recent titles, including Legends: Arceus and Legends: Z-A, Pokemon have internal size values that make them appear slightly larger or smaller on screen. These size variations are usually cosmetic, but some quests and records rely on them:

• Size is stored as a hidden value alongside other attributes.
• That value corresponds to visual scale in the overworld and in battles.
• NPCs and quests may check size thresholds, often using categories like “small”, “standard”, and “extra-large” internally.

In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, for example, specific NPCs evaluate your Pokemon’s size and award medals for the smallest and largest specimens, proving that Game Freak actively uses these hidden values in quest logic.¹

Why Alpha Pokemon Are So Important

Alpha Pokemon, introduced prominently in Legends: Arceus and continued in Legends: Z-A, are larger-than-normal individuals that often appear as overworld bosses. Official materials describe them as noticeably bigger and more powerful than average Pokemon in the wild.² Most Alpha Pokemon share these traits:

• Higher level than other local encounters.
• Boosted size value that makes them visibly huge.
• Special icon or glow indicating Alpha status.

Because of these features, Alphas naturally hit or exceed size thresholds used by quests that request an “extra-large” Pokemon, making them ideal candidates for Lugo’s request.

Two Main Routes to an Extra-Large Gogoat

There are two primary strategies that mirror the broad options described in the source article: capturing an Alpha Skiddo and evolving it, or catching an Alpha Gogoat directly. Both are viable; the choice comes down to your current story progress and wild area access.

Method 1: Alpha Skiddo in Wild Zone 3

If you want to tackle the quest as soon as possible, start with Wild Zone 3, where Skiddo can appear. You are aiming specifically for an Alpha Skiddo.

Finding Alpha Skiddo

Use this loop to hunt for an Alpha Skiddo effectively:

1. Travel to Wild Zone 3. Note the section where Skiddo commonly appear (usually grassland or hillside).
2. Scan the Skiddo group visually. In many Pokemon titles, Alpha variants are visibly larger and may have a unique aura or symbol.
3. If no Alpha is present, reset the spawns by:

• Leaving the immediate area and returning after a short walk, or
• Fast traveling to another Wild Zone or city point, then returning to Wild Zone 3.

The game’s spawn tables refresh between visits, so repeating this process gives you multiple rolls to generate an Alpha Skiddo. Community testing in similar titles shows that Alpha spawn chances are low but consistent over repeated resets.²

Capturing and Evolving Your Alpha Skiddo

Once you spot an Alpha Skiddo:

• Save your game before engaging, especially if you are low on capture items.
• Use status conditions (Sleep or Paralysis) and super-effective but controlled damage to weaken it.
• Use higher-grade Poke Balls (like Great or Ultra Balls) to secure the catch.

After capture, you’ll need to evolve it into Gogoat:

• Evolution level: Skiddo evolves into Gogoat at Level 32 in mainline games and in community-verified testing for Legends: Z-A.
• Train your Alpha Skiddo through battles, XP-boosting items, or participating in raids and challenges.
• When it reaches the appropriate level, trigger the evolution and confirm.

Because you are evolving an Alpha, the resulting Gogoat retains its Alpha status and oversized model, easily meeting the quest’s size requirement.

Method 2: Catching an Alpha Gogoat Directly

If you’ve progressed further in the story and unlocked more advanced Wild Zones, it can be more convenient to capture Gogoat directly instead of leveling Skiddo.

Where Alpha Gogoat Can Spawn

While exact Wild Zone numbering may vary slightly between patches, many players report Alpha Gogoat spawns in later zones such as Wild Zone 12 and Wild Zone 20. The process is similar to hunting Alpha Skiddo, with slight differences in route:

1. Fast travel to a Wild Zone where Gogoat appear in the overworld.
2. Check the Gogoat group for an Alpha variant.
3. If no Alpha appears, use fast travel or leave and re-enter the zone to refresh the encounter table.

You can also “bounce” between two Wild Zones where Gogoat or Skiddo appear, which effectively doubles your chances by rolling multiple spawn tables back-to-back.

Tips for Capturing High-Level Alpha Gogoat

Alpha Gogoat are typically high-level and can hit hard. To minimize frustration:

• Bring Pokemon with type advantage (e.g., strong Fire, Flying, or Ice moves to pressure a Grass-type Gogoat).
• Open with a defensive Pokemon to scout damage and gauge safe chip damage.
• Use status moves like Spore, Thunder Wave, or Hypnosis to improve capture odds.
• Stock up on high-tier Poke Balls.

Once captured, an Alpha Gogoat can be used immediately for the quest without further leveling, saving time compared to the Skiddo route.

Efficient Spawn Reset and Farming Techniques

Regardless of whether you’re hunting Alpha Skiddo or Alpha Gogoat, spawn resets are key. Here are practical techniques for farming encounters efficiently:

Fast Travel Reset Loop

One of the simplest methods is a fast travel loop:

1. Fast travel to your target Wild Zone (e.g., Zone 3 for Skiddo or Zone 12 for Gogoat).
2. Check the spawn locations for Skiddo or Gogoat.
3. If no Alpha appears, open the map and fast travel to a different waypoint—such as another Wild Zone or back to Lumiose City.
4. Immediately fast travel back to your target Wild Zone.

Each trip forces the game to regenerate wild encounters, giving you a new shot at an Alpha spawn. Many players report getting an Alpha within several cycles using this approach.

In-Zone Distance Reset

Some areas allow you to reset spawns by simply moving far enough away from a group of Pokemon and then returning. The idea is similar to how other open-world games respawn enemies when the player moves beyond a certain distance:

• Approach the Skiddo or Gogoat field and check all individuals.
• If none are Alpha, run or ride away until the area despawns (often beyond a landmark like a lamppost or gate).
• Turn around and head back; the game may have re-rolled the group.

Combine both in-zone movement and fast travel when possible to maximize refresh speed if your hardware loads areas quickly.

Handing Over Your Gogoat and Completing the Quest

After acquiring your Alpha Gogoat (either directly or via evolution), you are ready to finish Side Mission 63.

Turn-In Steps with Lugo

Follow this checklist to avoid common pitfalls:

1. Ensure the Gogoat you plan to give away is in your active party or accessible from your storage boxes.
2. Return to Magenta Sector 8 and find Lugo on North Boulevard.
3. Initiate conversation; select the option to show him a Gogoat.
4. Pick your Alpha Gogoat, or whichever specimen is XL-sized.
5. Confirm the handover when prompted. The Gogoat will be permanently removed from your collection.

Rewards and Considerations

Upon successful completion, Lugo rewards you with useful training items. These often include:

• Carbos – items that increase a Pokemon’s Speed stat and can shorten training time for competitive or in-game teams.
• Additional consumables or cash rewards (depending on your game progress).

Because you permanently lose the Gogoat you give him, consider these guidelines:

• Do not hand over a Gogoat you plan to use long-term in your core team.
• If you enjoy collecting Alphas, catch more than one or evolve a second Alpha Skiddo specifically for the quest.
• Check your storage boxes carefully before confirming; ensure you have the right specimen selected.

Optimizing the Quest: Recommended Route Summary

To tie everything together, here is a concise route that balances speed and reliability:

1. Play through the main story until after the Rust Syndicate Office sequence and subsequent strategy meeting.
2. Return to Lumiose City (often Hotel AZ), then explore side missions until you find Side Mission 63 from Lugo in Magenta Sector 8.
3. Decide your method:
   • If early mid-game: Hunt an Alpha Skiddo in Wild Zone 3 and evolve it at Level 32.
   • If later in the story: Hunt an Alpha Gogoat directly in a later Wild Zone such as 12 or 20.
4. Use spawn resets (fast travel loops and in-zone distance resets) to roll for Alphas efficiently.
5. Capture the Alpha using status, chip damage, and high-grade balls; evolve if necessary.
6. Return to Lugo and hand over the Alpha Gogoat, then collect your rewards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Gogoat have to be an Alpha to count as extra-large?

Not strictly. The game checks a hidden size value, so a non-Alpha Gogoat that randomly rolled a maximum size could qualify. However, Alpha Gogoat (or evolved Alpha Skiddo) are almost always large enough, making them by far the most consistent and practical solution.

Can I get my Gogoat back after giving it to Lugo?

No. Once you hand over a Gogoat to complete Side Mission 63, the Pokemon is permanently removed from your collection. Make sure you only give away a Gogoat you are comfortable losing.

What level should my team be before hunting Alpha Gogoat?

Alpha Gogoat encountered in later Wild Zones are usually significantly higher-level than surrounding Pokemon. To avoid repeated knockouts, it helps to bring a team in the mid-30s or higher, along with type advantages and strong healing items.

Is it faster to evolve an Alpha Skiddo or to catch an Alpha Gogoat?

It depends on your progression and luck. If you unlock Wild Zone 12 or 20 and can reach Gogoat spawns easily, catching an Alpha Gogoat can be faster because you skip leveling. If you’re still earlier in the story, evolving an Alpha Skiddo from Wild Zone 3 is more realistic and can be done steadily while you continue other activities.

Do I need to register every Pokemon in Wild Zone 3 before an Alpha Skiddo will appear?

Some players report better Alpha encounter rates after filling out more entries in their regional Pokedex, but it is not a strict requirement. Alpha Skiddo can spawn even if you have not caught every species in the area; completing entries simply improves overall encounter variety and rewards.