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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How to Catch Abra in Pokemon Legends Z-A (& Evolve Kadabra)

One of the most elusive pokemon in the game, to catch Abra, Pokemon Legends Z-A players must be quick and quiet.

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How To Remove Vines in Pokemon Legends Z-A

To destroy thorny vines, Pokemon Legends Z-A players must use a particular type of attack against them.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A: All Wild Zone 6 Pokemon

Here’s how to find and catch Buneary, Houndour, Flaaffy, Swablu, Binacle, Magikarp, and Meditite in Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Wild Zone 5.

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How to Find & Evolve Cleffa in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Cleffa is an elusive Pokemon in Legends Z-A. Learn how to catch and evolve it with this guide!

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Where to Find Red, Yellow, Orange, Blue & White Flabebe in Pokemon Legends Z-A (The Many Flowers of Flabebe)

This guide will help players find red, yellow, orange, blue, and red Flabebes in Pokemon Legends: Z-A and complete the Many Flowers of Flabebe.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Interactive Map

Our interactive map for Pokemon Legends: ZA in Lumiose City. All the colorful screws, shops, items, rare Pokemon and more found in the game.

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"Somehow Ingo Returned" Pokemon Legends: Z-A Drops Massive Lore Bombs for Two Characters

An out of the way location in Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Lumiose City seemingly reveals the fate of two popular Legends: Arceus characters.

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The Harsh Reality of Pokémon Games in 2025 - Rantable

The direction of the Pokémon series on Nintendo Switch left fans split. With Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the future of the series on Switch 2 feels clear.

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How to Evolve Haunter in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Getting Gastly in Legends: Z-A and evolving it into Haunter is easy, but evolving the latter into Gengar is another story.