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 Z-A: What Does the Speed Stat Do?

Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s new combat system completely reworks how Speed works, flipping the board on established systems.

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Players who want to get back into the Lumiose Sewers in Pokemon Legends: Z-A can find information about a secondary entrance here.

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How to Get & Evolve Onix in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Discover how to catch Onix and evolve it into the mighty Steelix in Pokemon Legends Z-A.

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Unleash the power of Trevenant by learning the special trade evolution method for Phantump in Pokemon Legends Z-A.

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How to Get & Evolve Scyther in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Discover where to catch Scyther and how to evolve it into Scizor and Mega Scizor in Pokemon Legends Z-A.

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How to Jump Across Gaps in Pokemon Legends Z-A (Roto-Glide)

Collectibles are hidden in Lumiose City's scaffolding, but you can't jump in Pokemon Legends: Z-A until you get far enough in the main story.

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How to Get & Evolve Dratini in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Dratini is one of the most popular Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, but it's incredibly rare and very hard to catch.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Mega Zygarde Makes it Harder to Say Goodbye to These 5 Pokemon

Pokemon Legends: Z-A players will have to say goodbye to 5 Pokemon even after catching Zygarde and beating the entire story.