Pokemon Legends: Z-A will apparently be bringing back all of the Mega Evolutions from X and Y and Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, minus Mega Rayquaza. Like with most other Pokemon games, there have been plenty of leaks about the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A and what exactly the new game will entail. Now that the game is in the hands of some players that have managed to get early copies, datamining leaks have revealed even more details about the game.

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As one might imagine, a lot of the leaks have revolved around the Pokemon that will be featured in Pokemon Legends: Z-A and the new Mega Evolutions that the game is introducing to the franchise. Descriptions of many Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Evolutions leaked ahead of their proper reveals and have proven to be largely accurate. The latest leak doesn't reveal any more Mega Evolution designs, but it does reveal one Mega Evolution that won't be featured in the new game.

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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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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Won't Have Mega Rayquaza

According to Centro Leaks on Twitter, Pokemon Legends: Z-A will not bring back Mega Rayquaza. All the other Mega Evolutions from X and Y and Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are expected to return, meaning Mega Rayquaza is the only one being left behind. In fact, Rayquaza is apparently not in Pokemon Legends: Z-A at all. It's unclear why this is, but there's always a chance that Rayquaza and its Mega Evolution will be added through some kind of post-launch event or paid DLC.

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We already know that Game Freak and Nintendo have big plans for Pokemon Legends: Z-A post-launch. The Mega Dimension DLC has already been announced and will introduce two Mega Evolutions for Raichu alongside a new storyline for fans to complete. Who's to say that Mega Rayquaza can't show up in DLC of its own. It would be strange for Mega Rayquaza to be the only one left out of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, so hopefully the popular legendary gets the comeback it deserves.

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The wait for Pokemon Legends: Z-A is nearly at an end, with the highly-anticipated RPG set to launch on October 16. At launch, Pokemon Legends: Z-A will have both Switch 1 and Switch 2 versions available, with pre-orders varying by retailer. Needless to say, Pokemon fans have a lot of tough decisions to make about the game beyond what starter they will choose, but regardless, the next Pokemon adventure is right around the corner.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A
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October 16, 2025
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Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases
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Game Freak, Creatures Inc.
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