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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Latest News
Mega Dimension DLC Slated for a Winter Release
Mega Dimension, the Paid DLC in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, has been announced in the September 2025 Nintendo Direct!
As shown in the Official Japanese website, the Mega Dimension DLC is set to release this Winter before February 28, 2026!
Mega Evolutions Return!
At the end of the reveal trailer, the iconic symbol for Mega Evolution popped up. This could likely tease that Mega Evolution will not only be present, but will have a major role in the game!
The February 2025 Pokemon Presents has also revealed some of the Mega Evolutions from previous games. Other than these, Pokemon Legends: Z-A is likely to feature some new Mega Evolutions for returning fan favorites and starters!
New Mega Evolution Pokemon in Legends Z-A
Mega Evolutions for the Original Kalos Starters!
As shown in the Final Trailer and the September Nintendo Direct, the Kalos Starters, Chesnaught, Delphox, and Greninja will finally have their Mega Evolutions!
Their Mega Stones can only be obtained as Rewards by participating in Ranked Battles via the Z-A Battle Club.
Kalos Starter Mega Stone Rewards
New Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y
| Mega Raichu X | Mega Raichu Y |
|---|---|
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Two new Mega Evolutions for Raichu is set to release in the DLC! Mega Raichu will have an X and a Y variant similar to Charizard and Mewtwo!
New Mega Malamar
Following teasers around a Malamar taking over Pokemon's socials, a Mega Malamar was revealed on September 10th, 2025! Mega Malamar is the fourth new Mega Evolution announced for the game.
New Mega Hawlucha
Mega Hawlucha was revealed in a pro-wrestling inspired match on August 28, 2025. It is the third new Mega Evolution announced for the game.
Mega Hawlucha Revealed in a Special Video
New Mega Victreebel
Mega Victreebel was revealed in a spooky trailer on August 21, 2025. Mega Victreebel is the second new Mega Evolution announced for the game.
Notably, this Pokemon is from Generation 1, the same as Dragonite. There is a chance that even more Generation 1 Pokemon may be given Mega Evolutions in this game.
New Mega Dragonite
Mega Dragonite was also revealed in the July 22, 2025 Pokémon Presents! Mega Dragonite is the first new Mega Evolution announced for this game.
July 22, 2025 Pokémon Presents Trailer
The July 22, 2025 Pokémon Presents also revealed new information about the game. This includes Mega Dragonite, returning characters such as Emma and Mable, and Rogue Mega Evolutions, which serve as the game’s raid battles!
Everything We Learned From the July 2025 Pokemon Presents
Releasing Worldwide on October 16, 2025
The Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games have been slated for release on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Preorders will begin Thursday, June 5, on Nintendo eShop.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Release Time and Countdown
Switch 2 Edition and Upgrade Pack Confirmed
An enhanced Switch 2 Edition of the game has also been announced. This version takes advantage of the Switch 2's more powerful hardware for a better performing experience.
Those who buy either the physical or digital version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by purchasing an upgrade pack.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 Edition and Upgrade Pack Confirmed
Trainer Battles Return with the Z-A Royale
The Nintendo Direct that aired on March 27, 2025 revealed the Z-A Royale, a nightly tournament held in Luimiose City that allows the player to engage in Trainer Matches and Promotional Matches within the city's battle zones.
Trainers across Lumiose fight for the top rank and a chance for their wish to be granted.
Z-A Royale: Promotion Matches Explained
Reveal Trailer
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Reveal Trailer
Return to Lumiose City
The trailer also featured the Prism Tower from Lumiose City, which was a location in the Kalos region in Pokemon X and Y.
A tweet from the Nintendo of America Twitter/X account has revealed that Pokemon Legends: Z-A is set within Lumiose City. No further details were mentioned, but it seems like the game will focus on developing the city itself.
Lumiose City Region and Generation
Starters: Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile
| Z-A Starter Pokemon | ||
|---|---|---|
 Chikorita |
 Tepig |
 Totodile |
Pokemon Presents 2025 confirmed that the starter Pokemon for Pokemon Legends: Z-A are Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile! This could also mean that their Mega Evolutions are finally going to happen!
This follows the setup of having mixed generation starters similar to Pokemon Legends Arceus, with Chikorita and Totodile originating from Johto and Tepig from Unova.
AZ from Pokemon X and Y Makes a Return
AZ makes a return from Pokemon X and Y as confirmed on the Pokemon Presents 2025 trailer. He has been revealed to run the hotel that the protagonist stays at in the city.
He may have a prominent role in Pokemon Legends: Z-A due to the title of the game being the reverse of his name.
Is the Battle System Turn Based?
Move summaries are shown instead of Action Order now.
Pokemon Legends Z-A's battle system is no longer turn based unlike previous Pokemon titles as confirmed on Pokemon Presents 2025. Action Orders are no longer present and have been replaced by move cooldowns.
Battle System: Will Battles Be Turn Based?
Kalos Region in Pokemon Legends Z-A: Future or Past?
While we know that the game will be set within the Kalos Region, and it appears that the game will be set in the after the events of Pokemon X and Y.
Kalos Region in Pokemon Legends Z-A: Future or Past?
Is Pokemon Legends: Z-A a City Builder Game?
While it's too early to speculate what game Pokemon Legends: Z-A will be, we've compiled some information from the trailer on why it may be possible that the game has city building elements!
Is Pokemon Legends Z-A a City Builder Game?
Will Xerneas and Yveltal Have New Forms?
As the second installment in the Legends series, the Legendary Pokemon Xerneas and Yveltal may possibily get new or alternate formes in Pokemon Legends: Z-A similar to how Dialga and Palkia received new forms in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
Xerneas and Yveltal New Forms in Pokemon Legends Z-A?
Will Abilities and Held Items be in Legends: Z-A?
Although Pokemon Legends: Arceus didn't feature any Pokemon Abilities and Held Items, it's possible that Pokemon Legends: Z-A will have both Abilities and Held Items due to Mega Evolution being prominently shown in the reveal trailer!
Will Abilities and Held Items be in Legends: Z-A?
Will Alpha Pokemon Appear in Legends: Z-A?
Alpha Pokemon may appear in Pokemon Legends: Z-A and may play a similar role as when they were first introduced in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. It's also possible that they may have some connection to the returning Mega Evolution mechanic!
Will Pokemon Legends: Z-A Have Alpha Pokemon?
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Latest News
- Pokemon Z-A Release Date
- Reveal Trailer: What We Know So Far
- Lumiose City Region and Generation
- Is AZ in Pokemon Legends: Z-A?
- Kalos Region in Pokemon Legends Z-A: Future or Past?
- Will Pokemon Legends Z-A be on Switch 2?
- Battle System: Will Battles Be Turn Based?
- Is Pokemon Legends Z-A a City Builder Game?
- Will Eternal Flower Floette be in Pokemon Legends: Z-A?
- What is Pokemon Legends?
- New Mega Evolution Pokemon in Legends Z-A
- Xerneas and Yveltal New Forms in Pokemon Legends Z-A?
- Will Abilities and Held Items be in Legends: Z-A?
- Will Pokemon Legends: Z-A Have Alpha Pokemon?
- New Pokemon in Legends Z-A
- Pokemon Legends Z-A Logo Explained
- Everything We Learned From Pokemon Presents 2025
- List of Characters
- Character Customization Guide
- Pre-Order Bonuses and Rewards
- What are Rogue Mega Evolutions?
- Z-A Battle Club Features
- Mega Hawlucha Revealed in a Special Video
- Mega Dimension DLC Slated for Winter Release
- How to Get the Kalos Starters' Mega Stones
List of Trailers & Details
| Title | Date |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Presents July 2025 | July 22, 2025 |
| Pokemon Presents 2025 | Feb. 27, 2025 |
| Announcement Trailer | Feb. 27, 2024 |
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