Pokemon Legends: Z-A - News

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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
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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!

Genre(s)
RPG, Adventure

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Passes New Sales Milestone on Switch 2

Pokemon Legends: Z-A passes a new sales milestone on Nintendo Switch 2 in one region several months after the game was released.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Adding Gen 3 Mega Evolution, But There's a Catch

Pokemon Legends: Z-A is expanding its already sizable Mega Evolution roster with a new special reward—but it comes with a catch or two.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC brings back multiple Legendary and Mythical Pokemon, and here's how to catch 'em all.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Releases Brand-New Update for December 2025

Game Freak releases a major new update for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, fixing bugs while also launching the anticipated Mega Dimensions DLC expansion.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A is Bringing Back the Hoenn Starter Mega Evolutions, But There's a Big Catch

Pokemon Legends: Z-A is bringing back the beloved Gen 3 starters in the upcoming Mega Dimension DLC, but things are not all roses.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A DLC Officially Reveals New Mega Lucario

Pokemon Legends: Z-A's latest and final trailer for the Mega Dimension DLC officially confirms and reveals a new Mega Lucario.

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New Pokemon Legends: Z-A Update Fixes Mega Stone Bug

Pokemon Legends: Z-A just got a new update that fixes a problematic bug affecting Mega Stones for Greninja and Delphox, and new rewards are available.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Reveals Season 3 Ranked Battle Rewards

Pokemon Legends: Z-A shares the rewards that players can get during the third Ranked Battle season, including some Mega Stones for popular creatures.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A DLC Officially Reveals Mega Zeraora

Pokemon Legends: Z-A's new Mega Dimension DLC trailer gives fans a gameplay showcase of the upcoming Mega Zeraora, coming December 10.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Fans Are Heartbroken After the Final Side Mission

Pokemon Legends: Z-A fans who completed the final side mission in the game take to social media to express how sad it is.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Players Need to Circle November 19 on Their Calendars

Pokemon Legends: Z-A fans should be keeping an eye on the game on November 19, with some new reveals set to arrive for the game.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Ranked Mega Stone Reward Bug Officially Addressed
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Ranked Mega Stone Reward Bug Officially Addressed

A current bug is preventing Mega Stones from being properly rewarded in Pokemon Legends: Z-A's ranked battles, and the developers respond.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Confirms Mega Dimension DLC Release Date, New Mega Evolutions

Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC shows itself in a new trailer, confirming release date and 2 new Mega Evolutions.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Releases New Update for November 2025

Pokemon Legends: Z-A releases version 1.0.2 for all players to download, which includes bug fixes for some outstanding issues with the game.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A Teases Mega Dimension DLC Reveal

The Pokemon Company reveals more news about Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC is incoming, less than a month after the base game's release.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A DLC Leak Reveals All Returning Pokemon

A datamine of Pokemon Legends: Z-A reveals every Pokemon that will be returning in the upcoming Mega Dimension DLC.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Has a Shiny Hunting Glitch for Multiple Alphas

Pokemon Legends: Z-A players can shiny hunt for up to six Alpha Pokemon at once with a new glitch.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Will Make It Easier to Get Ranked Battle Rewards

Pokemon Legends: Z-A states it will make ranked battles in Season 2 more enjoyable, offering trainers an easier path to obtaining Mega Delphox.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A DLC Leak Reveals New Legendary and Mega Evolution Details

Pokemon Legends: Z-A is hit with more leaks regarding its DLC, this time revealing details about Legendary Mega Evolutions.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Reveals Ranked Battles Season 2 Details

Pokemon Legends: Z-A reveals the details of the upcoming Ranked Battles Season 2, such as the event's start date and its rewards.

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