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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
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Forget AZ, Pokémon Legends: Z-A Might be Hiding Another Immortal

AZ may have been revealed as part of Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s cast, but the franchise also provides the perfect set-up for a second immortal NPC.

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The protagonists of Pokemon Legends Z-A and Pokemon Legends Arceus looking at their respective cities.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Lumiose City Map Has Been Revealed, & It's Already Worse Than Legend: Arceus'

Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s interpretation of Lumiose City is disappointing as it doesn’t stick to a simple rule that Pokémon Legends: Arceus established.

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The Pokémon Legends: Z-A female protagonist in front of a Sword Shield Pokémon Center, with a Rotomi Terminal visible in the background.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Has The Perfect Reason To Revive One Gen 8 Feature

A small but interesting feature found in Pokémon’s Generation 8 games could find new life if it is now implemented in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

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Player holding out a poke ball in Pokemon Legends ZA
I Nearly Missed This Huge Reveal In The New Pokémon Legends Z-A Trailer, & I Bet You Did Too

Pokémon Legends: Z-A has showcased a lot of new features unique to it, but one particular update to catching methods is major and easy to miss.

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Zygarde surrounded by energy in its 100% Forme and Lumiose City from Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
I'm Convinced Zygarde's Appearance In Pokémon Legends: Z-A Will Spell Disaster For Lumiose City

Considering the lore established for Zygarde, its presence in Pokémon Legends: Z-A actually suggests Lumiose City is on the brink of disaster.

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The female protagonist from Pokémon Legends: Z-A using Mega Evolution and Nemona posing with a Poké Ball.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Having Real-Time Action Battles Should Tell You Everything You Need To Know About Gen 10 Combat

Pokémon Legends: Z-A introduces a new battle system to the franchise that will likely prove to be extremely influential on future titles.

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Characters from Pokemon Legends
I Have The Perfect Idea For The Next Pokémon Legends Game, But It Would Have To Come Soon

I know exactly what the next Pokémon Legends game should be, but to make the most of it, the Pokémon Company will have to act fast.

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A shocked Mario stands in front of a large explosion, with multiple Switch consoles flying behind him.
After 8 Years, The Nintendo Switch Era May Be Over - And The Game Responsible May Surprise You

At least one major Switch release may launch on the Switch 2 instead, causing the original Switch era to come to an abrupt and disappointing end.

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I'll Be Disappointed If Pokemon Legends: Z-A Doesn't Bring Back My Favorite Kalos Feature

If you're anything like me, you have high expectations for Pokemon Legends: Z-A; there's one thing that can help retain a nostalgic X and Y vibe.

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Characters from Pokémon Legends Z-A, Pokémon Legends Arceus, and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Pokémon Has Tricked Me 3 Times In A Row, But I Won’t Let Legends: Z-A Get Me Again

I’ve almost entirely lost faith in the Pokémon series in recent years, so I have already decided that I won’t be buying Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

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Pokemon legends protagonists arceus and z-a side by side
Pokémon: What Makes Legends Games Different From Mainline Releases?

There are now two entries in the Pokémon Legends franchise, but what exactly are these games and how are they different from regular Pokémon titles?

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Pokémon Legends: Z - A's Setting Is Cool, But I'm Still Not Convinced It'll Work

After seeing more of the details that were revealed for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, including information about Lumiose City, I am concerned.

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The Pokémon Legends: Z - A female protagonist, male rival Urbain, and a Switch 2 console.
Pokémon Legends: Z - A’s Vague Release Window Is Great News For Switch 2

The recent Pokémon Presents only gave a vague release window for Pokémon Legends: Z - A, but this has some interesting implications for the Switch 2.

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First Pokémon Legends: Z - A Preorder Rewards Revealed By Pokémon Center & They're Adorable

There's no release date for Pokémon Legends: Z - A just yet but the Pokémon Center has already announced its first preorder bonus gifts.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A's Chikorita poses in Lumiose City.
Pokémon Legends: Z - A's Starters Are Lackluster, But I'm Convinced There's A Way To Make Them Exciting

Details about Pokémon Legends: Z - A have been revealed, including the starter lineup, which feels a bit lackluster, but there’s room for improvement.

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The silohuetted version of Eternal Flower FLoette in front of Pokemon Legends ZA's Starter Pokemon
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Confirms The Return Of A Mysterious Pokémon Not Seen Since X & Y

Pokémon Legends: Z-A will introduce Eternal Flower Floette as a key part of the new story, exciting players about the long-missing Pokémon.

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Pokémon Legends: Z - A’s Mega Evolutions Don’t Have To Be A Gimmick This Time

Every Pokemon game has its own battle gimmick, something that makes it unique. Here's how Pokemon Legends: Z-A can shake up Kalos' old mechanic.

Pokémon Day logo with excited pikachu
Pokémon Day 2025: Everything Revealed During Pokémon Presents

Here's a full rundown of all the game-related announcements for this year's Pokemon Presents, including a new game announcement!

A trainer from Pokemon Legends Z-A with Mega Gardevoir
Every Mega Evolution Confirmed For Pokémon Legends: Z-A

As of now, Pokémon Legends: Z-A will feature at least 10 of the 48 Pokémon who can Mega Evolve. They were revealed in the game's latest trailers.

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A collage image featuring Pokemon and a trainer from Pokemon Legends Z-A
Everything We Know About Pokémon Legends: Z - A (City, Starters, Gameplay)

Pokémon Legends: Z - A's latest trailers have shown off a lot of new details about the game, including more about its setting, starters, and battles.