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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WHERE TO PLAY

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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 Center Reveals Exclusive Legends: Z-A Pre-Order Bonus

Pokemon Legends: Z-A will be giving buyers an exclusive bonus for choosing to pre-order the game via The Pokemon Center store.

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An image from Pokemon Legends: Z-A showing Mega Lucario.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Won't Have Abilities

A new report suggests that Pokemon Legends: Z-A will not include Pokemon Abilities as part of its gameplay, following in Legends: Arceus' footsteps.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Bringing Back Move That Was Cut from Scarlet and Violet

After further analyzing the extended Pokemon Legends: Z-A trailer, some fans point out that the upcoming title will see a cut move come back.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Players Want a Change to Rivals

Following the release of the latest trailer for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Pokemon fans are demanding a change to rivals before the game launches.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Full Lumiose City Map Revealed

The Pokemon Company shows off a full map of Lumiose City within the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A, showing off several iconic locations.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Making Slight Change to Character Models

Pokemon Legends: Z-A gives the franchise a design update that has fans analyzing all of its new changes and the strengths of its art direction.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Making Change to Mega Evolutions

Pokemon Legends Z-A includes Mega Evolutions, but they may work different from how they do in mainline Pokemon games, a new report claims.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A May Be Making a Surprising Change to Chikorita

Following an extended look at Pokemon Legends: Z-A, fans take to social media to share an interesting change made to Chikorita.

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Pokemon Fans Have Some Interesting Theories About the Legends: Z-A Protagonists

This year's Pokemon Presents gives fans a good look at Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and many already have tons of theories regarding the protagonists.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Reveals Surprise Starter Pokemon

The Pokemon Company finally reveals Pokemon Legends: Z-A gameplay as well as the game's starter Pokemon.

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Rumor: These Could Be the Pokemon Legends Z-A Starters

It's looking increasingly likely that this trio will be featured as the Pokemon Legends: Z-A starters.

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Nintendo Highlights 3 Big Upcoming Switch Games for 2025

Nintendo shines a spotlight on three 2025 games that are currently in development for the Switch.

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Pokemon Leak May Reveal Surprising Plan for Generation 10 Games

A new Pokemon leak may hint at surprising plans for the eventual Generation 10 games.

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Potential Pokemon Legends: Z-A Release Date Leaks Online

A potential Pokemon Legends: Z-A release date leaks online, courtesy of a much-premature and promptly-pulled retailer listing.

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Pokemon Presents 2025 Date Leaked by Niantic

A clear date for the largely anticipated Pokemon Presents shows up, signaling when gamers can expect to learn more about the franchise's next steps.

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A screenshot from the trailer for Pokemon Legends: Z-A showing Furfrou and Floette.
Pokemon Leaker Makes First Cryptic Post of the New Year

A popular Pokemon leaker has kicked off the year with a cryptic post, potentially hinting at future content coming to the Pokemon franchise.

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Rumor: Next Pokemon Legends Z-A Trailer Could Come Sooner Than Expected

According to a well-known leaker, the next trailer for Game Freak's upcoming Pokemon Legends Z-A might be coming sooner than expected.

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Pokemon Leaker Teases Legends Z-A Starters May Come With a Twist

The Pokemon Legends: Z-A starters will be "something different than what most fans expect, according to a popular Pokemon leaker.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Leaks 3 Pokemon

Recent leaks potentially reveal three of the Pokemon that will be featured in the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

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Pokemon Leaker Potentially Teases Legends: Z-A Starters

A credible Pokemon leaker posts another teaser on social media that may indicate what the highly-anticipated game's starters could be.

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