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 Fan Designs 15 Mega Evolutions for Legends: Z-A

An artistically talented Pokemon fan creates 15 original Mega Evolutions in anticipation of the release of Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A is Being Led by a First-Time Director

During a recent awards presentation, the first-time Pokemon Legends: Z-A director enters the spotlight and shares news about the project.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A May Have a Wild New Mega Evolution if Leaks Are True

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Pokemon Legends Z-A Leak Reveals Gen 1 Pokemon That's Getting a New Mega Evolution

A new Pokemon Legends: Z-A leak is hinting at the addition of a brand-new Mega Evolution for one of the franchise's oldest Pokemon.

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Pokemon Fan Designs Regional Variants for Legends: Z-A Starters

A talented artist devises regional variants for the starters of the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A, redesigning Meganium, Emboar, and Feraligatr.

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With Pokemon Legends: Z-A focusing on Gens 2 and 5 for its starters, one missing critter feels like an obvious choice for the next Legends game.

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Pokemon Fan Designs 4 of Their Own Legends: Z-A Megas

An inventive Pokemon fan creates Mega Evolutions for four critters and shows how their forms could look in Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

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