Summary

  • Trainers who pre-order Pokemon Legends: Z-A via the EU My Nintendo Store, beginning June 11, will receive exclusive bonuses and merchandise.
  • Pre-orders for the game open on June 5 in the US, with the option for a digital upgrade pack for Switch 2 version.

Bonuses for trainers who pre-order Pokemon Legends: Z-A via the My Nintendo Store starting June 11 have been revealed, but they appear to be only available through the store's European website. The second game in the Pokemon Legends spin-off series, Pokemon Legends: Z-A is set in modern-day Lumiose City in the Kalos region. Featuring the unique Pokemon catching mechanics introduced in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, the newest installment promises a stronger emphasis on trainer battles and the return of fan-favorite Pokemon from past generations.

The Pokemon Company recently confirmed the release date for Pokemon Legends: Z-A to be October 16 for both the original Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with pre-orders opening on June 5. Players who purchase the game for the original Switch will have the option to also buy the Switch 2 version via a digital upgrade pack. US prices for either version of Pokemon Legends: Z-A have not yet been officially announced.

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Players who pre-order either the physical or digital edition of Pokemon Legends: Z-A through the My Nintendo Store's EU website starting on June 11 will receive a figurine featuring all three starter Pokemon: Totodile, Tepig, and Chikorita. Three additional bundles of exclusive merch, including a pin set of the starters, two Mega Charizard figurines, a Mega Evolution hat, mugs, and an umbrella with art of the recently revealed Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Legends: Z-A will also be available for purchase. The site does not specify which bundles--titled Mega Evolution, Trainer, and Champion's Choice-- include which items.

Exclusive Pokemon Legends: Z-A Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed for EU My Nintendo Store

Fans interested in grabbing Pokemon Legends: Z-A through the EU My Nintendo Store can register their email on the website to receive a notification when pre-orders become available. A similar bonus has not been announced on My Nintendo Store websites outside of the EU at the time of this writing. However, trainers everywhere can still score a free Sitting Cutie plush of one starter Pokemon for Pokemon Legends: Z-A by pre-ordering the game from the Pokemon Center.

Although region-exclusive merchandise is nothing new, hopefully this deal will be made available to Pokemon fans everywhere. It's possible that more bonuses will be announced during the upcoming Pokemon Presents showcase on July 22, which could also bring news of the next mainline game in the series after Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A
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RPG
Adventure
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Top Critic Avg: 79 /100 Critics Rec: 66%
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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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RPG, Adventure