New Mega Evolution Pokemon in Legends Z-A
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★ Pokemon Legends: Z-A releases October 16, 2025
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Mega Evolution is confirmed to be making a return in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Read on to find out which Pokemon are confirmed to get their Mega Evolutions, and the possible changes with a new battle system!
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Mega Evolution and Confirmed 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 for DLC
Two new Mega Evolutions for Raichu is set to release in the Mega Dimension DLC! Mega Raichu will have an X and a Y variant similar to Charizard and Mewtwo!
Additionally, multiple unknown Mega Stones were shown along with the trailer, sporting colors to other Pokemon who don't have a Mega yet. The DLC could release new Mega Evolutions outside of what the base game already has!
Malamar Mega Evolution
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.
A gameplay trailer was released shortly after showcasing how Mega Malamar appears in game and its penchant for hypnotizing its opponents.
Hawlucha Mega Evolution
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
Victreebel Mega Evolution
Mega Victreebel was revealed in a spooky trailer on August 21, 2025 and has been featured in another subsequent video showcasing this Pokemon in-game.
This is a brand new Mega Evolution being introduced in Pokemon Legends Z-A and adds another Generation 1 Pokemon to the Mega Evolution roster.
New Mega Evolution for Dragonite
During the July 22, 2025 Pokemon Presents, a new Mega Evolution for Dragonite was revealed. This is the first new Mega Evolution that was announced, meaning the players can expect more new ones in Pokemon Legends Z-A.
Confirmed Pokemon for Legends Z-A
List of All Confirmed Megas for Base Game
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As of the September 12, 2025 Pokemon Presents, there are a total of 23 Mega Evolutions confirmed, including the all new Mega Dragonite, Mega Victreebel, Mega Hawlucha, and Mega Evolutions of All Three Kalos Starters!
List of All Confirmed Megas for DLC
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It was announced in the September Nintendo Direct that two new Mega Evolutions for Raichu is will be available in the DLC!
Mega Dimension DLC
Other Possible Mega Evolutions
A few other Pokemon who are known to Mega Evolve have also been seen in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. This means that their Mega Evolutions can also be included just by the presence of their evolutionary lines.
The possible Mega Evolitions include:
- Mega Gallade - due to the presence of the Ralts line.
- Mega Salamence - due to the presence of the Bagon line.
- Mega Pidgeot - due to the presence of the Pidgey line
- Mega Houndoom - due to the presence of the Houndour line.
- Mega Pinsir - due to the presence of Pinsir.
- Mega Gengar - due to the presence of the Ghastly line.
- Mega Beedril - due to the presence of the Weedle line.
- Mega Alakazam - due to the presence of the Abra line.
- Mega Abomasnow - due to the presence of the Snover line.
- Mega Camerupt - due to the presence of the Numel line.
It remains to be seen whether they will be in the game, but it's highly reasonable to expect that they will be.
Mega Evolution Confirmed
During the Pokemon Presents livestream on February 27, 2024 the Mega Evolution Symbol briefly appeared at the end of the trailer, hinting at its return in the upcoming game.
Since it is a Legends Game based on the Kalos Region, the Mega Evolution mechanic is confirmed to return in the announcement one year later, on February 27, 2025.
How Will Mega Evolution Work in Legends Z-A?
If There Are Held Items, Holding a Mega Stone Activates Mega Evolution
Mega Evolution will likely work similarly to XY and ORAS, where a Pokemon will be holding a Mega Stone, and its trainer activates it during battle using a Key Stone. The latter is confirmed as of February 27, 2025.
In a Legends-style game, Mega Evolution might be a transformation that can be activated on the Battle screen, similar to Strong and Agile Style in Legends: Arceus.
If There Are No Held Items in Legends Z-A, Mega Stones May Be Key Items
Because Pokemon did not have Held Items in Legends: Arceus, we can speculate that it may work similar to Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, wherein the Mega Stone need only be in the player's inventory to be activated.
Mega Evolution Has a Time Limit
With the shift to a real-time battle system, Mega Evolution in Legends Z-A seems to have a time limit, restricting the duration that a Pokemon can stay Mega Evolved.
A glowing pink gauge at the bottom-right corner will slowly drain as the Pokemon remains in Mega Evolution. Once it runs out, it presumably shifts the Pokemon back to normal.
Mega Evolution May Also Affect Moves
Mega Evolution seems to also affect how moves work directly--noted by a special symbol besides the move's name. This might include a wider area of effect or bigger hitbox.
Pokemon Likely to get Mega Evolutions
Gen 2, 4 and 5+ Starters
Starters are most likely to get new forms, and in this case, Mega Evolutions. Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise all had Mega Evolutions, but Generation 2 Pokemon were completely skipped, as well as Generation 4.
It is a good assumption that Starters from these games, as well as starters from Generation 5 and onwards have a fair shot at getting Mega Evolutions.
Chikorita, Totodile and Tepig Confirmed as Starters
As of the announcement on February 27, 2025, the confirmed starters are set to be Chikorita and Totodile of Generation 2, and Tepig of Generation 5!
Pokemon With No Evolutions
Besides Starters, some Pokemon that have no evolutions were given Mega Evolutions. This included Pokemon like Kangaskhan, Absol, Heracross, Mawile, and Aerodactyl.
Pseudo-Legendaries
Garchomp, Salamence, Metagross, and Tyranitar all got Mega Evolutions in XY and ORAS. This means there's a possibility that the remaining pseudo-legendaries until Generation 6, such as Hydreigon and Goodra, can get Mega Evolutions as well.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Related Links
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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I think It would be cool if these got mega forms 2 other Pokemon that I think are less likely to get mega but would still be good to see are noivern and talonflame
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I was hoping that they would make a mega evolution for Pikachu, Ninetales, Meowth, Lapras, Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Milotic, Luxray, Leafeon, Glaceon, Maractus, Zoroark, Sylveon, and Goodra! Because that would be awesome!