There isn't much known about Pokemon Legends: Z-A at the moment. When Game Freak announced the Legends: Arceus successor in a Pokemon Presents earlier this year, the only thing it showed off was a 2-minute CGI trailer. The developer did, at the very least, reveal that Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which is set to release in 2025, would feature the return of the Mega Evolution mechanic and take place entirely within Kalos's Lumiose City, the France-inspired region that served as the primary setting for the 2013 3DS titles Pokemon X and Y. With that being said, this is pretty much the extent of the information that's been confirmed about Legends: Z-A. Well, officially confirmed, at least.
On October 13, 2024, more than a terabyte of confidential files were stolen from Game Freak's servers and uploaded on the internet for everyone to see. All sorts of data, from employees' personal information and video game source codes to early development builds and canceled remakes, were leaked online. Among the data revealed in this "Teraleak," as fans called it, were a few as-of-yet unannounced details regarding Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Perhaps the most significant thing about the game that these leaked documents revealed is that it will reportedly feature at least two new Mega Evolutions, one for Zygarde and one for Zeraora. Assuming these plans aren't scrapped, then Mega Zeraora will be one of the first Pokemon types of its kind in the Pokemon canon.
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Rumored Mega Zeraora May Be One of the First Mega Evolutions of Its Kind
Zeraora is an Electric-Type Mythical Pokemon That First Appeared in Generation 7
The Electric-type Pokemon Zeraora has a couple of unique characteristics. Unlike most of the other Pokemon in the series, it wasn't introduced at the start of a generation. Instead, Zeraora made its debut in Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the enhanced editions of 2017's Pokemon Sun and Moon. In the game's Pokedex, Zeraora is referred to as the Thunderclap Pokemon, presumably because it can create lightning when it runs. This quick-footed, yellow-and-black Pokemon is not part of an evolutionary chain; in other words, it cannot evolve from or into anything else. This is because Zeraora is a Mythical Pokemon.
Mythical Pokemon are Incredibly Rare, and Only One of Them Has a Mega Evolution
Mythical Pokemon, for those who don't know, is a class of Pokemon that are incredibly rare. These pocket monsters are so hard to find in the Pokemon world that their existence is often questioned. Mythical Pokemon have been around since the series' very first installment, Pokemon Red and Blue. The Psychic-type Mew is considered a Mythical Pokemon in that game. So far, 23 more Pokemon of this type have been introduced to the franchise. Arceus, Meloetta, Darkrai, Shaymin, Zarude, and Pecharunt, for instance, are all classified as Mythical Pokemon. Like Zeraora, none of them can evolve into any other Pokemon, save for Meltan.
Out of all the Mythical Pokemon out there, only a single one is capable of Mega Evolution. The Pokemon in question is, of course, Diancie. This Rock/Fairy-type monster made its first appearance in Pokemon X and Y, the same set of games that the Mega Evolution mechanic was initially introduced in. Mega Diancie is a considerably more powerful version of its original counterpart, since it boasts higher attack stats. Diancie may not have the best Mega Evolution form in all of Pokemon X and Y, but it is still pretty solid for what it is.
Zeraora May Join Diancie in Being a Mythical Pokemon With a Mega Evolution
If Pokemon Legends: Z-A really does feature a Mega Zeraora, then the Electric-type Mythical Pokemon will be the second of its type to receive a Mega Evolution form, following Diancie. Zeraora is native to the Alola region, so it'll be interesting to see why it's present in Lumiose City and why it, of all Pokemon, is capable of Mega Evolution. Maybe Game Freak will make Zeraora a very significant part of Pokemon Legends: Z-A's plot, but that is just pure speculation.
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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
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
