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Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Lumiose City is undergoing redevelopment to create a space shared by people and Pokémon. This second entry in the Pokémon Legends sub-franchise builds off the unique catching and exploration mechanics first established in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A
Released
2025
ESRB
e
Developer(s)
Game Freak
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
Proprietary Engine
Franchise
Pokemon

Released
2025
Mega Evolved Charizard X with a trainer from Z-A, and an Alolan Ninetails.
Pokémon Legends Z-A Can Finally Prove Mega Evolutions Should Stay (& Work With Regional Forms)

Pokémon Legends Z-A has the opportunity to show why Mega Evolutions should stay on as the main gimmick of this beloved creature catcher franchise.

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A silhouette of Jett from Pokemon Legends Z-A with the Quasartico Inc logo behind her.
After Watching Pokémon Legends: Z-A's New Trailer, I'm Convinced I Know Who The Villains Will Be

Pokémon Legends Z-A’s new trailer gave us more insight into what to expect, and I think it has all but confirmed who the main villains will be.

Pokedex in Pokemon Legends ZA
Pokemon Legends: Z-A's New Mega Evolutions Includes a Horrifying New Form For Gen 1 Pokemon, Says Leak

Pokemon Legends: Z-A will feature one new Mega Evolution that is coming straight out of your nightmares to terrorize Pokemon and trainers alike.

Trainers from Pokémon Legends: Z-A with a battle zone gate behind them.
New Pokémon Legends Trailer Shows Off Z-A Royale Battles Alongside New Look At Mega Evolutions

A new Pokémon Legends: Z-A trailer showed off a new look at the Z-A Royale Battles that will be at the heart of the new Pokémon game.

A trainer with a Mega Stone in Pokemon Legends Z-A over an image of Zygarde in Lumiose City
After Seeing The Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Evolutions Leaks, There's One I'm Most Hyped For

A list of potential new Mega Evolutions from Pokémon Legends: Z-A was recently leaked online; if it's accurate, I'm very excited about one of them.

A trainer choosing Starter Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
Leaker Claims No New Pokémon Coming In Pokémon Legends: Z-A

A new leak claims that no new Pokémon will be added to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, meaning that players will have to rely on Mega Evolutions for new content

The player staring at a distant Prism Tower in Lumiose City in Pokemon Legends Z-A.
With Pokémon Legends: Z-A Releasing This Fall, There's Never Been A Better Time To Revisit Gen 6

Kalos is an iconic entry into the Pokémon franchise, and it's one you should definitely play before jumping into Pokémon Legends: Z-A later this year.

Silhouetted Pokemon including Dragonite, Starmie, and Skarmory with Mega Evolution symbols on them
More Mega Evolutions For Pokémon Legends Z-A Seemingly Leaked, Including Multiple Fan-Favorite Pokémon

A slew of Mega Evolutions for Pokemon Legends: Z-A just leaked, including fan-favorite Pokemon like Dragonite, Falinks, and Hawlucha!

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A trainer using a Mega Evolution Ring in Pokemon Legends ZA along with the silhouette of Excadrill
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Will Have "27 New Mega Evolutions" Including a Gen 5 Pokémon, According To Leaks

Pokemon Legends: Z-A will allegedly feature 27 new Mega Evolutions, including Excadrill, according to a series of new leaks posted to X earlier today.

Jett, the CEO of Quasartico Inc. from Pokémon Legends: Z-A with a  street scene of Lumiose City in the background.
Legends: Z-A’s Quasartico Inc. May Be Setting Up A New Pokémon Tradition

Legends: Z-A’s Quasartico Inc. might be at the center of establishing a major new tradition for all future Pokémon Legends games going forward.

Trainers from Pokemon Legends Z-A and Arceus with gameplay from Brilliant Diamond and X & Y behind them.
I Hope Pokémon Legends Z-A Keeps The Most Important Feature From Arceus

Pokémon Legends Z-A has the potential to be truly amazing so long as it retains the best part of its predecessor, Pokémon Legends Arceus.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A's female protagonist with a night scene from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Hasn't Shown Off Nighttime Gameplay Yet, & I Think I Know Why

The absence of official nighttime footage of Pokémon Legends: Z-A is notable, but there is one strong possibility for what may be hidden by this.

Trainers from Pokemon Legends Z-A and Pokemon Legends Arceus with key art from Arceus behind them.
It Feels Like Pokémon Legends: Z-A Has Completely Forgotten What Made The Series Great

Pokémon Legends Z-A could be a good game, but the fact it lacks the defining element of the Legends series prevents it from being great.

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A silhouette of Victreebel with a Mega Evolution Symbol Over It
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Leak Claims Iconic Gen 1 Pokemon Will Get a Mega Evolution

A new rumor suggests that Victreebel will get a Mega Evolution in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, giving the Gen 1 Pokémon some much deserved love.

An excited Z-A character from Pokemon Legends
Legends: Z-A Should Mark The Beginning Of A New Pokémon Trend

The revealed gameplay of Pokémon Legends: Z-A shows that it could easily become the starting point of an exciting new trend for future titles.

The male protagonist of Pokémon Legends: Z-A with the holographic Poké Ball sign of a Pokémon Center in Lumiose City behind him.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Could Have The Perfect New Online Feature

The most recent promotional footage of Pokémon Legends: Z-A suggests one Kalos feature is still in use, opening up new online possibilities.

The male protagonist of Pokémon Legends: Z-A with a wireframe model of Prism Tower in Lumiose City.
I Might Know What's At The Heart Of Lumiose City In Pokémon Legends: Z-A

The latest trailer for Legends: Z-A offers hints of its contents, with one particular scene perhaps indicating the heart of progression in the game.

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Urbain from Pokemon Legends Z-A with Noah from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Mario.
Pokémon Legends Z-A Has Learned From Nintendo's Best Franchise, But There's More To Do

Pokemon Legends Z-A has borrowed the best feature from one of Nintendo’s greatest franchises, but there’s still more it should take.

A Pokemon character thinking with Lumiose City from Pokemon Legends Z-A
There’s Only One Way For Pokémon Legends: Z-A To Earn Its Title

The premise of Pokémon Legends: Z-A does not quite fit its title, but careful handling of one in-game element will still be able to resolve this.

The protagonist from Pokemon Legends Arceus with characters from Z-A behind her.
I'm Worried Pokémon Legends Z-A Is Changing What Made Arceus So Great

Pokémon Legends Z-A is introducing several changes, but one may ruin all the hard work Arceus put into making the Legends series great.

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