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

DIGITAL

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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A Big Ol' Bunnelby is a side mission in Pokemon Legends: Z-A that tasks players with finding and defeating a giant Bunnelby roaming Lumiose City.

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To unlock and use fast travel, Pokemon Legends Z-A players must reach a certain progression milestone in the story first.

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Pokemon Legends ZA is a little different from previous titles. Here are some helpful tips and tricks to help you reach Lumiose City's top ranking.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A: How to Nickname Pokemon

Pokemon Legends: Z-A allows players to give captured Pokemon unique nicknames as many times as they want. Here’s how.

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Rise through the ranks in the Z-A Royale battle tournament. This guide covers all 11 promotion matches in Pokemon Legends: Z-A and how to win them.

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Though Pokemon Legends Z-A auto saves the game after almost anything you do, it is possible to manually save, too.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A allows players to customize their outfits as well as change their appearance from head to toe. Here’s how.

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Among the very first obstacles players will face in Pokemon Legends: Z-A are large gray boulders blocking pathways. Here’s how to break these rocks.

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Here's how to catch Skiddo, Pancham, Litleo, Espurr, Flabebe, and Pikachu in Pokemon Legends Z-A's Wild Zone 3.

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There are 42 main missions in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, five of which can only be completed after the end credits have finished rolling.

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You'll find a lot of Tiny Mushrooms while playing Pokemon Legends: Z-A, but what exactly should you do with them?

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Discover what special surprise awaits you if you play Pokemon Legends: Z-A on your birthday!

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Here's how to get Pichu, Pikachu, and Raichu in Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

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There's an easy way to change the time, but you need to play a few hours of the story first.

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Here are the locations of all Pokemon in Wild Zone 2, including the elusive Staryu.

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From Fletchling to Pidgey, here's how to get all Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Wild Zone 1.

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Although they all have their strengths and weaknesses, there's a fairly obvious choice when it comes to the best Pokemon Legends: Z-A starter Pokemon.

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Claim your preorder Ralts and other goodies by using the Mystery Gift feature in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Here's how to unlock it.