Pokemon Legends: Z-A

The sequel to Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Pokemon Legends: Z-A takes Pokemon trainers back to the Kalos region's Lumiose City.

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Released
October 16, 2025
ESRB
Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases
Developer(s)
Game Freak, Creatures Inc.
Publisher(s)
Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

LIVE THE LIFE OF A POKÉMON TRAINER IN THE STREETS OF LUMIOSE CITY
Whether you’re a die-hard Pokémon fan or about to toss your first Poké Ball, the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game has plenty to offer for Trainers of all types. Experience classic gameplay with modern twists that are sure to revolutionize your Pokémon RPG experience.

CATCH, BATTLE, AND MEGA-EVOLVE—ALL IN REAL TIME!
 Step onto the battlefield and command your Pokémon directly—there are no turns! For the first time in the Pokémon RPG series, Trainers and their Pokémon can both move around in real-time battles, and your Pokémon will unleash their moves when you tell them to. Strategically swapping out your Pokémon and accounting for each move’s timing and area of effect will greatly help you in this new style of battle.

HARNESS THE POWER OF MEGA EVOLUTION
When Trainers have a strong bond with their Pokémon, a Key Stone worn by the Trainer resonates with a Mega Stone held by their Pokémon, allowing Mega Evolution to take place.

ROGUE MEGA EVOLUTION
Rampaging Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon are threatening Lumiose City. These Pokémon are extra tough to beat, but if you do manage to defeat them, you'll receive valuable Mega Stones as a reward.

RISE THROUGH THE RANKS OF THE Z-A ROYALE
You’re invited to join the Z-A Royale, a competition for Pokémon Trainers to test their skills and determine who’s strongest. 

Each night, a battle zone for the competition will appear. Prepare yourself by spending the day in wild zones, catching and training Pokémon, then venture into the battle zone and take on other Trainers.

Be strategic and complete bonus card challenges as you battle to speed up your climb from Rank Z to Rank A. Can you climb the ranks and reach the top?

WELCOME TO LUMIOSE CITY
Visit shops, restaurants, and more, all centered around Prism Tower. An urban redevelopment plan is underway to shape the city into a place that belongs to both people and Pokémon.

BATTLE WITH TRAINERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
With a Nintendo Switch Online membership*, you can battle up to three other Trainers at once, locally or online, in frenetic real-time battles!

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One Leaked Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Evolution Comes with the Biggest Question Mark Attached

Out of all the leaked Mega Evolutions said to be coming in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, perhaps the most important one has the biggest hurdle to overcome.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Leaked Mega Evolutions Only Add to a Generational Problem

Even though Pokemon Legends: Z-A was primed to bring Mega Evolutions back in full force, leaks may have exposed division between Pokemon generations.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Leaked Mega Evolutions Could Make or Break Its Starter Traditions

Based on a leaked list of Mega Evolutions set to debut in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, its approach to starter Pokemon could put several traditions at risk.

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10 Legendary Pokemon Likely To Appear In Pokemon Legends Z-A

If you're looking forward to catching legendary Pokemon in Legends: Z-A, these powerful monsters will probably make an appearance.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A is Likely a Sequel to X, But Not Y

According to some leaked plot details, Pokemon Legends: Z-A may be more of a sequel to Pokemon X rather than both Gen 6 games.

2 Leaked Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Evolution Types Get the Short End of the Stick
2 Leaked Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Evolution Types Get the Short End of the Stick

Of the many new Mega Evolutions rumored to appear in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, two Pokemon types seem to be especially left out of the spotlight.

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These Leaked Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Evolutions Are the Most Likely to Get a Type Change

Pokemon often gain or lose a type during Mega Evolution, and some of the leaked new forms for Pokemon Legends: Z-A could follow this trend.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A: The Case for Mega Evolution to Also Return in Gen 10

While Mega Evolution is slated to return in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, it's currently unknown if it will return in the upcoming Pokemon Gen 10

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All Pokemon Legends: Z-A Rumors and Leaks Explained

Pokemon Legends: Z-A is coming out in a little less than four months, and both leaks and rumors have surfaced online about what it entails.

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