Pokemon Legends: Z-A Teases 2 More New Mega Evolutions

Some fans think that Pokemon Legends: Z-A is teasing two more Mega Evolutions in its character bios. Mega Evolution was first introduced in Pokemon X and Y as a new type of temporary evolution where certain Pokemon can gain powerful new forms by being exposed to a certain item during battle. The mechanic hasn’t been a part of the main Pokemon series since the Generation 7 games, but Mega Evolutions are coming back in a big way in the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

Nintendo has confirmed that Pokemon Legends: Z-A will have brand-new Mega Evolutions, along with returning forms from previous games like Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Absol, and Mega Charizard X. The July 22 Pokemon Presents livestream highlighted a new Mega Evolution in Mega Dragonite, an advanced version of the classic Generation 1 Dragon-type that incorporates features from its previous evolutions. Even wild Pokemon can gain Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, though these Rogue Mega Pokemon are out of control and require intervention from the player and a new organization called Team MZ.

Pokemon Legends Z A Gen 10 Mega Evolution Case

Pokemon Legends Z-A: The Case for Mega Evolution to Also Return in Gen 10

While Mega Evolution is slated to return in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, it's currently unknown if it will return in the upcoming Pokemon Gen 10

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By Eric Warner

Character profiles for two supporting Team MZ members were shared by Twitter user CentroLeaks after they were officially revealed during the Pokemon Legends: Z-A portion of the July 22 Pokemon Presents. Linda is a dance school student who joins Team MZ in exchange for free lodging and is partnered with Generation 1’s Staryu, while Naveen is an aspiring fashion designer who fights alongside the Dark/Fighting hybrid Scraggy.

Pokemon Fans Think Legends: Z-A Will Introduce Mega Evolutions for Starmie and Scrafty

Some Twitter users have pointed out that Linda and Naveen seem to have Mega Stones on their wristbands, and since Team MZ seems centered around dealing with Mega Evolutions, it might not be outside the realm of possibility that their Pokemon partners will have some of their own. Past Pokémon Legends: Z-A leaks have suggested that new Mega Evolutions could be introduced for Starmie and Scrafty, the fully evolved forms of Staryu and Scraggy, respectively.

Of course, this is all just speculation at this point. Still, there are plenty of existing Pokemon that have yet to receive a Mega Evolution, and Starmie and Scrafty could very well get them if their earlier stages are playing such a big role in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. If these rumors and speculations are true, then players might even get the chance to add Mega Starmie and Mega Scrafty to their own teams when Pokemon Legends: Z-A launches on both major Nintendo consoles on October 16.