Summary
- A fan shares Mega Starmie art inspired by leaked details from Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
- The artist created a detailed concept of Mega Starmie with longer appendages.
- The community reception of the fan art has been positive, sparking hope that the potential in-game design will turn out well.
With the release of Pokemon Legends: Z-A coming in 2025, one fan created their version of a Mega Starmie, sharing the result online. While not all the details about Pokemon Legends: Z-A have been revealed, fans know the game will feature Mega evolutions. As a result, many gamers have been inspired to create artwork imagining what various Pokemon could look like in this form, creating impressive designs.
While not officially confirmed, recent Pokemon Legends: Z-A leaks claimed to reveal the list of Pokemon receiving Mega evolutions. Among the names was Starmie, the Gen 1 evolution of Staryu. Additional leaks have described what the Mega evolution for the starfish Pokemon might look like, noting that it will be larger and feature long legs. This design feature will supposedly allow the Pokemon to “run around.” While leaks should be taken with a grain of salt, one fan has used this description to make their own version of a potential Mega evolution.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Leaks More Details on New Mega Evolutions
Potential details on some of the new Mega Evolutions that could be introduced in the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A are leaked on social media.
Posted on Reddit, the fan art was created by HertzBurst and provided an eye-catching version of a Mega Evolution for Starmie. Specifically, the design added another layer to Starmie, including more appendages and making the body look larger. HertzBurst also incorporated the leaked information about the longer legs into their custom artwork. As seen in the images, the bottom two appendages of the Pokemon were longer, which would allow the creature to potentially run. Interestingly, the artist shared a mockup, revealing what the design could look like in Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Kalos region.
Pokemon Fan's Mega Evolution Design for Starmie Based on Leaked Details
This Mega evolution artwork for Starmie has caught the attention of some fans on the game’s subreddit. With the post receiving many upvotes, users commented that HertzBurst’s design gave them hope that the leaked description could turn out well in the game. According to the artist, the goal was to make the long-legged Starmie look as natural as possible. Fortunately, many Reddit users think they accomplished this in the artwork.
It is worth pointing out that HertzBurst is a prolific Pokemon fan artist, sharing much of their work on Reddit. While they have created all sorts of designs based on the series, including Paradox forms inspired by Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, they have recently taken an interest in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. For example, the artist previously imagined what Mega Victreebel could look like, among others.
While Pokemon Legends: Z-A looks to be taking the franchise in an exciting direction in terms of gameplay, it has also opened the floodgates for more fan art. As the game gets closer to its release in 2025, it will be interesting to see what other Mega evolution concepts are shared by the community.
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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
