Pokemon Legends: Z-A

The sequel to Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Pokemon Legends: Z-A takes Pokemon trainers back to the Kalos region's Lumiose City.

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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
Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

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!

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Pokemon Legends Arceus Vs. Pokemon Legends Z-A: Which Is Better?

Between Legends: Arceus and Legends: Z-A, which Pokemon game succeeded in delivering a better experience overall?

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Say Hello To The Strongest New Mega Evolutions In Pokemon Legends Z-A

The return of Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Legends: Z-A has heralded a new era of laughably powerful Pokemon.

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How to Get and Evolve Flabebe and Floette in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Flabebe is one of the most popular Kalos Pokemon, and you can catch it and its evolutions in Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A: How to Find and Evolve Honedge

Honedge is one of the coolest Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, but you can only find it at specific times of day, so here's where to catch one!

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Why Zygarde is Making Me Want to Return to Scarlet and Violet

Zygarde's overarching role in the story in Pokemon Legends: Z-A is making me nostalgic for one of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's best decisions.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A: Things That Make No Sense About Lumiose City

Discover the absurdities of Lumiose City in Pokemon Legends Z-A, from a nonexistent government to forced coexistence with Pokemon.

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