Battle System: Will Battles Be Turn Based?
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A changes its battle system by introducing move cooldowns and attack ranges. Check out how new and different Legends Z-A's battle system is from previous Pokemon titles, as well as speculation on how combat will generally go.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Battle System Explained
Move Cooldowns Replace Action Order
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 Action Orders are no longer present and have been replaced by move cooldowns.
This means that attacks are no longer tied to turns, making it closer to real-time combat instead of the usual turn-based gameplay the franchise is known for.
While nothing is confirmed, it is possible that a Pokemon's Speed stat can determine how quickly a move's cooldown can refresh.
Move Cooldowns Suggest the Absence of Move PP
With move usage now being tied to cooldowns, this suggests that the usage of moves are no longer limited by its PP count.
Win Battles by Proper Placement and Move Usage
Lucario properly using Protect from a Moonblast attack.
Moves in Pokemon Legends Z-A now have attack ranges and areas of effect. This is a big change from previous Pokemon games' combat as it allows players to physically dodge enemy attacks in order for avoid damage.
Placement then becomes an important factor in order to make use of defensive moves like Protect, since it will only take effect if the player's Pokemon gets hit by an incoming attack.
Strong and Agile Styles are No Longer Available
With the absence of Action Orders in Pokemon Legends Z-A comes the removal of Legends Arceus' Strong and Agile Styles, as it is a mechanic that's directly related to turn-based combat.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Catch Mechanics
Sneak Up on Pokemon to Catch Them
A new and unique mechanic was previously introduced in Legends: Arceus, giving players an opportunity to catch Wild Pokemon without combat, and simply throwing a Poke Ball at them while they are unaware of your presence.
This adds a new way for players to enjoy the game, and even re-introduce mechanics, such as throwing consumables to distract Wild Pokemon.
Wild Pokemon Can Be Found in Wild Zones
Wild Pokemon are located in towns, through areas called Wild Zones. Here, players can make use of structures and objects to hide from Wild Pokemon, instead of hiding in brushes and trees.
Lumiose City Region and Generation
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Related Guides
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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If agile and strong style are in the game, I feel like agile stile would give you a shorter cooldown, and strong style would give you a longer cooldown