Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Guides

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Top Critic Avg: 79 /100 Critics Rec: 66%
Released
October 16, 2025
ESRB
Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases
Developer(s)
Game Freak, Creatures Inc.
Publisher(s)
Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
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WHERE TO PLAY

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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!

Genre(s)
RPG, Adventure
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How to Shop at Boutique Couture in Pokemon Legends: Z-A (Truly Stylish)

An exclusive shop called Boutique Couture only lets Pokemon Legends: Z-A players inside if they're "truly stylish", so here's how to get inside.

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How to Get Eternal Flower Floette in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Discover how to obtain AZ's powerful Eternal Flower Floette in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

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Is Ultimo Coffee Worth Buying in Pokemon Legends: Z-A?

There's a cafe in Pokemon Legends: Z-A that sells an incredibly expensive drink called Ultimo Coffee. Is it worth buying?

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How to Evolve Buneary into Lopunny in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Buneary is an incredibly popular choice among Pokemon Legends: Z-A trainers, but it takes some work to evolve it into Lopunny.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A: What to do After Beating the Main Story? (Post-Game Guide)

Discover the exciting post-game activities in Pokemon Legends Z-A, from completing Mable's Research Tasks to catching Kalos Legendaries.

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All Side Missions in Pokemon Legends Z-A (Locations & Rewards)

This complete list of side missions in Pokemon Legends: Z-A details how the missions are unlocked and the rewards that they grant.

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How to Get Yveltal in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Discover the steps to catch the elusive Yveltal in Pokemon Legends Z-A and optimize its stats and moveset for battle.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A: How to Get Lucky Egg for Extra EXP

One of the best ways of leveling up a Pokemon quickly in Pokemon Legends: Z-A is by using the Lucky Egg, an item that doubles the EXP earned.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A: How to Get Ampharosite

In order to Mega Evolve Ampharos in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, players will need the Ampharosite Mega Stone, which is locked behind main story progression.

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

Discover where to catch the elusive Beldum and evolve it into the powerful Metagross and Mega Metagross in Pokemon Legends Z-A.

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How Long Does It Take to Beat Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Pokemon Legends: Z-A won't take you quite as long to beat as Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, but there's still a lot to do.

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

Discover where to find Bagon and evolve it into the powerful Salamence and Mega Salamence in Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A Guide | Interactive Map, Mission Walkthroughs, Pokemon Locations, & More

Our wiki guide for Pokemon Legends Z-A will help players find all the Pokemon, rank up to A, complete side missions, and more!

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How to Get Zygarde in Pokemon Legends Z-A (& Change Its Form)

Unlock the powerful Zygarde in Pokemon Legends Z-A by defeating it in its three forms after the credits roll.

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How to Get Metal Coat in Pokemon Legends Z-A (& Pokemon It Evolves)

This guide explains where to find every Metal Coat in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, a held item that can be used to initiate two evolutions.

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How to Get & Evolve Snorunt in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Unlock the full potential of Snorunt with this comprehensive guide on finding, evolving, and maximizing its strengths in Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

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How to Make Perfect Pokemon in Pokemon Legends Z-A (EV Training, IVs, & More)

Players who want to give their Pokemon perfect stats in Pokemon Legends: Z-A can learn about EV training, IVs, and more in this guide.

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How to Get and Evolve Flabebe and Floette in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Flabebe is one of the most popular Kalos Pokemon, and you can catch it and its evolutions in Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A: How to Find and Evolve Honedge

Honedge is one of the coolest Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, but you can only find it at specific times of day, so here's where to catch one!

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Pokemon Legends Z-A: How to Find and Evolve Gible

Find out where to catch Gible in Pokemon Legends: Z-A and how to evolve it into Garchomp and how to get its Mega Stone, Garchompite, to Mega Evolve.

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