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 Metacritic Score is Higher Than Digimon

Based on the reviews for the latest games in the franchises, it seems Pokemon has once again beaten Digimon.

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Pokemon Legends 2 Was Originally Going to Be Set in Johto

A new leak claims that Pokemon Legends: Z-A was planned to be set in the Johto region before the development team chose to return to Kalos.

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All Pokemon Legends Z-A Preorder Bonuses

Get some exclusive bonuses when you preorder Pokemon Legends: Z-A, like a Ralts with Gardevoirite and 100 Poke Balls.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Leak Confirms Controversial Change

Pokemon Legends: Z-A will force trainers to utilize a specific game feature by default, according to a new leak ahead of the game's launch.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A Release Time and Date

Pokemon Legends: Z-A is right around the corner. Use our release time guide to see what time the game comes out in your region.

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All New Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Evolutions Confirmed So Far

Many new Mega Evolutions will appear in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. This is the lore on all the ones we know so far.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Basically Confirms All 16 DLC Mega Evolutions

Pokemon Legends: Z-A's upcoming release saw dataminers retrieve information regarding 16 new Mega Evolutions in the game's DLC.

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Learn about the coolest features that set Digimon Story: Time Stranger apart from the Pokemon games.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A Helps Shiny Hunters With a Returning Feature

Pokemon Legends: Z-A will have a helpful feature for shiny hunters, making it easier for players to know when shiny Pokemon are nearby.

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