Summary
- A fan artist shared Mega Evolution concepts for Feraligatr, Emboar, and Meganium, including new types and abilities.
- Mega Evolution returns in Pokemon Legends: Z-A as the main battle mechanic.
A Pokemon Legends: Z-A fan artist took to social media to share their concepts of the Mega Evolution forms of Feraligatr, Emboar, and Meganium, the game's starter critters. The Pokemon Legends: Z-A fan artist also included new types and abilities to go with their conceptual Mega Evolution forms.
Initially introduced in Pokemon X and Y, Mega Evolution is a battle gimmick that allows certain Pokemon to transform temporarily into a Mega stage, which grants them a new appearance and occasionally changes their types and abilities. However, Mega Evolution requires a Pokemon to hold a matching keystone item, and the process can only happen once per battle. Mega Evolution was retired following the launch of Pokemon Sword and Shield, but it has returned as the main battle mechanic of Legends: Z-A. Since then, Pokemon fan artists have designed their own Mega Evolution concepts for Pokemon like Clefable which had not received one before.
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Despite some leaks surrounding the Mega Evolution forms of Pokemon Legends: Z-A's starters, a fan artist shared their take on what these new forms could look like. On the r/Pokemon subreddit, a Redditor named JJonnie shared their drawings of Mega Feraligatr, Emboar, and Meganium, along with their types and abilities. Starting with Mega Feraligatr, the Big Jaw Pokemon kept its Water typing but gained Poison as its secondary type. Mega Feraligatr's jaw and spines were colored purple, with glowing bands surrounding its arms and legs. Mega Feraligatr also gained a unique ability called Venom Eater, which would act like a Poison-type variant of similar abilities like Flash Fire.
Pokemon Fan Artist Draws Mega Feraligatr, Emboar, and Meganium Concepts
Mega Emboar, by contrast, lost its secondary Fighting type and was drawn as a pure Fire-type Pokemon. Mega Emboar was drawn as an egg-shaped bomb, with fire radiating from its body. Mega Emboar's Super Aftermath ability would allow it to use Explosion upon fainting. Although some Pokemon Legends: Z-A leaks stated that Mega Meganium would be a Grass and Fairy dual-type, JJonnie chose a different approach for the Herb Pokemon. JJonnie's Mega Meganium concept was designed as a Grass and Dragon type, with spiked petals across its eyes, neck, and tail. Mega Meganium's City Wrecker ability would allow it to deal serious damage to Steel Pokemon like Excadrill and Metagross. Pokemon fans thanked JJonnie for their contributions, and some praised the Mega Emboar design for its uniqueness.
Between the return of Mega Evolutions and a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Pokemon Legends: Z-A is one of the most anticipated games of 2025. What Pokemon fans will create next remains to be seen.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 79 /100 Critics Rec: 66%
- Released
- October 16, 2025
- ESRB
- Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases
- Developer(s)
- Game Freak, Creatures Inc.
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
WHERE TO PLAY
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!
- Franchise
- Pokemon
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
