More news about Malamar in Pokemon Legends: Z-A will arrive on Wednesday, September 10, according to materials obtained by content creators. Given the track record that Pokemon Legends: Z-A has had in revealing its main features, September 10 will likely be the day that Malamar's Mega Evolution form will officially be shown off.
On September 4, Pokemon Legends: Z-A released a strange social media video post about Malamar, which featured people sharing their appreciation for the squid-like creature that debuted in Pokemon X and Y. As part of the "My Friend Malamar" campaign, the video showcased Pokemon trainers crafting murals in Malamar's image and being covered head to toe in Malamar merchandise. In the mainline Pokemon games, Malamar is considered a Dark and Psychic dual-type monster known for using its signature move, Topsy-Turvy, to reverse the stat changes of its target and turn the battle on its head.
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Potential Mega Malamar Reveal Has a Date
As excitement around Pokemon Legends: Z-A gained momentum on social media, the company confirmed that the Malamar campaign will culminate in an upcoming presentation. As reported by Serebii.net, Pokemon Legends: Z-A will broadcast a video about Malamar on Wednesday, September 10, at 9:00 AM Eastern. The news was confirmed via materials distributed to Pokemon content creators for the Malamar promotion period, which included postcards and a plush doll similar to the ones featured in the September 4 video. It is currently unknown how long the video presentation themed on Malamar will last. In response, Pokemon fans on social media stated that Mega Malamar could be revealed on the morning of September 10.
Pokemon fans also said that the "My Friend Malamar" promotion lines up with The Pokemon Company's previous reveals of Mega Victreebel and Mega Hawlucha, though each had less time between the initial teases and the official reveals compared to Malamar's campaign. While Mega Malamar has yet to be officially confirmed by The Pokemon Company as of this writing, a previously reported leak of Pokemon Legends: Z-A's upcoming Mega Evolution forms indicated that Malamar would receive one. Additionally, with the Mega Evolution forms of Dragonite, Victreebel, and Hawlucha being officially revealed, the leaked Mega Evolution list is currently three-for-three on stating which creatures would get new forms in Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
Given the creative direction that Pokemon Legends: Z-A has taken with revealing Mega Evolutions like Hawlucha, the ongoing Malamar social media campaign is unsurprising. Whether Mega Malamar is shown off on September 10 remains to be seen.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- 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
WHERE TO PLAY
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!
- Franchise
- Pokemon
- Nintendo Switch Release Date
- October 16, 2025
- Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
- October 16, 2025
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
