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 Is Bringing Back a Forgotten Game Mechanic

Footage from a Pokemon Legends: Z-A demo confirms that the upcoming title will bring back a forgotten game mechanic that trainers should be aware of.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Demo Clearly Hasn’t Played the Ace Up its Sleeve

Fans might have a better idea of what to expect from Pokemon Legends: Z-A thanks to the Worlds demo, there are subtle hints that there's more to see.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Map Revealed

Footage of the Pokemon Legends: Z-A demo reveals some details about the game's map, including size comparisons and a layout of Lumiose City.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Makes Big Change to Mega Evolutions

It seems as though the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A is making a rather noteworthy change to how Mega Evolutions work.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Demo Reveals New Details

Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s latest gameplay demo gives fans a fresh glimpse at how the experience in Lumiose City will unfold on October 16.

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Mega Dragonite Is Making Its Franchise Debut Ahead of Pokemon Legends: Z-A

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Confirms Helpful Quality of Life Change

Pokemon Legends: Z-A will make players' lives easier with a useful quality-of-life feature that could speed up gameplay signicantly.

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We Played Pokémon Legends: Z-A - First Impressions!

Editor-In-Chief Anthony Taormina got a hands-on-preview with Pokemon Legends Z-A and in this video, he breaks down how it went!