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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Pokemon Fan Designs Their Own Take on Mega Starmie

One talented Pokemon fan creates a Mega evolution for Starmie, imagining what it might look like in the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Predicting Excadrill's Leaked Mega Evolution

Supposed Pokémon Legends: Z-A leaks suggest over 20 Pokémon may soon receive new Mega Evolutions, including Unova's Excadrill.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Finally Has Its ‘Everyone is Here’ Moment

Although it took nearly a whole console generation, Pokemon Legends: Z-A seems to finish gathering every critter in one place.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Jett Could Be a Case of Gen 8 Repeating Itself

Fans have noticed that Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Jett feels familiar, leading to worries that the game may repeat a storyline from a previous title.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A's New Night Mechanics Are Begging For One Feature

Pokemon Legends: Z-A got a new trailer today, and its nighttime tournament has the perfect excuse to add one online feature.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Reveals How Lumiose City Changes at Night

Pokemon Legends: Z-A shows off a unique change in its gameplay with a surprise challenge that only takes place during the nighttime in Lumiose City.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Leak Reveals Full List of New Mega Evolutions

A leak reveals all the new Mega Evolutions that players will find in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and they share their thoughts on the claim.

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According to Leaks, Pokemon Legends: Z-A Is Poised to Continue a Sad 11-Year Streak

Pokemon Legends: Z-A is sadly set to exclude a highly requested Mega Evolution once again after 11 years.

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Pokemon Fan Designs Their Own Mega Evolution for Victreebel

A fan shares an impressive Mega evolution for Victreebel, a Gen 1 Grass/Poison-type creature rumored to get a new form in Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

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