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’s DLC Finally Brings Mega Evolution Full Circle

With the release of Mega Baxcalibur in Pokemon Legends: Z-A's DLC, the Mega Evolution mechanic finally hits an important franchise milestone.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Shinies Are Being Sold for Hundreds of Real Dollars

Shiny Pokemon from Pokemon Legends: Z-A are being sold online, with some listings successfully selling for hundreds of dollars.

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The Most Iconic Gen 6 Pokemon is Ruining Pokemon Legends: Z-A Battles

Pokemon Legends: Z-A brings back all Kalos Pokemon, and the most iconic from Gen 6 makes battles virtually unplayable.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Mega Baxcalibur Confirms a Sad Pseudo-Legendary Trend

Pokemon Legends: Z-A recently confirmed Mega Baxcalibur for its Mega Dimension DLC roster, and this confirms the sad fate of one pseudo-Legendary mon.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Teases Mega Dimension Reveals
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Players Need to Circle November 19 on Their Calendars

Pokemon Legends: Z-A fans should be keeping an eye on the game on November 19, with some new reveals set to arrive for the game.

Pokemon Legends Z-A Best Electric Type Pokemon
Best Electric-Type Pokemon in Pokemon Legends Z-A (& Where to Find Them)

Build the ultimate Electric-type squad with this guide to the best Pokemon, movesets, and strategies for competitive success in Legends Z-A.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Ranked Mega Stone Reward Bug Officially Addressed
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Ranked Mega Stone Reward Bug Officially Addressed

A current bug is preventing Mega Stones from being properly rewarded in Pokemon Legends: Z-A's ranked battles, and the developers respond.

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You Should Be Upset That Pokemon Legends: Z-A's DLC is Giving Chimecho a Mega Evolution

Pokemon Legends: Z-A's newly revealed DLC Mega Evolution for Chimecho is disappointing, and you should be upset about it.

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How to Get Delphoxite (Delphox Mega Stone) in Pokemon Legends Z-A

If you want to Mega Evolve your Delphox in Pokemon Legends Z-A, you'll need to hop online and participate in Ranked battles.