Summary
- A Pokemon fan creates a regional variant for Meganium in Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
- The new Meganium variant keeps the Grass typing and adds the Fairy type.
- Reception for the regional variant on Reddit has been positive.
A Pokemon fan has showcased their artistic skills by imagining a regional variant for Meganium in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. As the next installment in the franchise, Pokemon Legends: Z-A looks to bring a new adventure for players to check out in the Kalos region. While players don’t know all the Pokemon coming in the game, they do know Chikorita will be one of the starters, meaning Meganium will likely appear.
Introduced as part of Gen 2, Meganium is a classic Pokemon that many fans are familiar with. As the final form of the Grass-type Chikorita, Meganium takes elements of the starter design and expands on it, adding a vibrant flower and long neck. While some fans think the Pokemon could receive a regional variant in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, nothing has been confirmed. However, that has not stopped one fan from imagining what one could look like.
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A Reddit user known as FallinDevast has created a regional variant for Meganium, achieving an impressive result. In the image, the pink flower from the original Gen 2 Pokemon is retained. However, it is reimagined as insect-like wings. In addition, this regional variant loses the traditional long neck in favor of an extended tail that can roll up. Despite these drastic departures from the classic Meganium look, FallinDevast kept the Pokemon’s green coloration and antennae. However, these appendages were reworked to curl at the tip. According to the artwork, the new Meganium variant kept the original Grass typing and added the Fairy type, something that is being teased for Chikorita's evolution in Legends: Z-A.
Pokemon Fan's Meganium Regional Variant for Legends: Z-A
The reception for this new regional variant has been positive on Reddit, with numerous users upvoting the post. Many have applauded the design, with some seeing a bit of Dragonite in the new Pokemon. In the comments, FallinDevast provided some more details about the regional variant. According to the fan artist, this version of Meganium was smaller than the original, coming in between Chikorita and Bayleef.
While this new regional variant for Meganium is making waves on Reddit, it is far from the only fan creation shared by the Pokemon community. As anticipation builds for the Pokemon Legends: Z-A, fans post unique art, showcasing their creativity and passion for the franchise. For example, many have shared Mega Evolution concepts, such as an incredible Mega Typhlosion concept.
Despite Pokemon Legends: Z-A still not having a release date, players recently learned lots more about the game during the recent Pokemon Presents 2025 event. In addition to other announcements about the franchise, The Pokemon Company revealed a closer look at the upcoming title taking place in Lumoise City. While fans now know more details, such as who the starters will be, some things still have to be revealed. Players will have to wait and see if the new additions include a regional form or Mega Evolution for Meganium.
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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
