The Pokémon Company just released the latest news about the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 software titles, Pokémon Legends: Z-A and the Nintendo Switch 2 software title Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
Preorders for the physical version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A began on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. A special video showcasing the latest information about this title is also available on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.
Lumiose City Transforms Between Day and Night
Our story unfolds in Lumiose City, where an urban redevelopment plan is underway. The story is set in Lumiose City, where an urban redevelopment plan is underway to shape the city into a place that belongs to both people and Pokémon. Compared to Lumiose City as it appeared in the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games, released in 2013, more greenery now adorns the city, alongside facilities with a cutting-edge feel.
Explore the city during the day and take on the Z-A Royale at night
As part of Lumiose’s urban redevelopment plan, driven by the large corporation Quasartico Inc., the city has been outfitted with “wild zones” in an effort to help humans and Pokémon share the city. These areas are constructed using cutting-edge technology to set aside places for Pokémon to live. Within wild zones, Trainers can battle Pokémon and catch them by throwing Poké Balls. Wild zones are set up throughout the city, so Trainers can try exploring after they find these zones! The wild zones can also be explored at night.
When night falls in Lumiose, a battle zone—an area fenced off in red with cutting-edge holographic technology—appears somewhere within the city. Every night from dusk till dawn, Trainers compete in fierce Pokémon battles within these battle zones as part of the Z-A Royale. Pokémon Trainers whose skills have been recognized are invited to battle in the Z-A Royale to determine who is the strongest. Competing Trainers earn ranks from Rank Z to Rank A. All participants start at Rank Z and aim to rise through the ranks by winning Pokémon battles against other competitors.
Trainers may run into tough wild Pokémon called alpha Pokémon. It seems that alpha Pokémon are larger than their regular counterparts, have glowing red eyes, and are particularly powerful and difficult to catch. They will chase Trainers down and attack once they notice them, so they must do their best to avoid getting hit while battling.
Mega Stones–the keys to Mega Evolution
In order for the Pokémon to Mega Evolve, Trainers must obtain mysterious stones called Mega Stones. One way to get them might be at Quasartico Inc., where someone will trade them to Trainers for Mega Shards. Mega Shards can be found by having the Pokémon use their moves to break clusters of Mega Crystals scattered around the city.
Team MZ: Protecting the Peace in Lumiose City
The adventuring crew: Team MZ
After Trainers have proven their Pokémon battle skills to either Urbain or Taunie, who acts as a live-in staff member at Hotel Z, they can join the Team MZ, a crew that aims to keep Lumiose a peaceful place. Along with Urbain or Taunie, Team MZ also has Lida, who aims to become a professional dancer, and Naveen, a fashion designer in the making. Trainers can join the adventure alongside them to protect the peace in Lumiose City.
Rogue Mega Evolution disturbs the peace
In Lumiose City, a strange phenomenon dubbed Rogue Mega Evolution—in which wild Pokémon Mega Evolve on their own—has begun to appear. Ordinarily, a Trainer would have a Pokémon that can Mega Evolve hold a Mega Stone, and then the Pokémon would be able to Mega Evolve if it has a strong bond with its Trainer. However, it seems that some Pokémon in Lumiose City have been undergoing Rogue Mega Evolution and going on rampages–seemingly in pain.
Quasartico Inc., the corporation driving Lumiose City’s redevelopment, will task the Trainer and the rest of Team MZ with aiding their investigation into these strange occurrences. Trainers must work together with their friends from Team MZ to take on and calm a variety of Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon. Trainers can also obtain Mega Stones by pacifying Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon
Revealing a Powerful Opponent You’ll Face in a Promotion Match!
The Z-A Royale: A nightly competition that begins at sundown!
When night falls in Lumiose, a battle zone will appear in the city. Every night from dusk till dawn, Trainers compete in fierce Pokémon battles within these battle zones as part of the Z-A Royale. To raise their rank in the Z-A Royale, Trainers must take part in promotion matches and win. In promotion matches, Trainers will go head to head against a tough Trainer who’s also looking to move up through the ranks. Trainers must make sure that they’ve raised their Pokémon well before taking on the competition, and do their best to reach the ultimate rank: Rank A!
One powerful competitor they’ll face in a promotion match is Corbeau. While he may be participating as an individual in the Z-A Royale, he also leads the Rust Syndicate, a menacing group that gathers in a grand building. He’s up to his own business in Lumiose City.
Mega-Evolved Pokémon Newly Discovered in Lumiose City
Introducing the newly discovered Mega-Evolved Pokémon Mega Dragonite!
It soars around using the large wings on its head, which act as feelers! Mega Dragonite has distinctive Dragonair-like features, like wings on its head and a pearl on its tail. Thanks to Mega Evolution, Dragonite can now fly faster and farther than before.
Even its kindhearted nature is powered up! For Mega Dragonite, ending a Pokémon match quickly is an act of kindness toward its opponent. Its kindhearted nature gets amplified when it Mega Evolves, and it launches powerful attacks at its opponent with a smile. At the same time, if it senses someone in trouble, it has the kindness to instantly rush to their aid—even if it’s in the middle of an intense battle.
Help Research Pokémon and Solve People’s Problems
A sudden influx of Pokémon in the city! Marble is the acting director of the Pokémon Research Lab. Since the urban redevelopment plan began, the number of Pokémon in Lumiose City has surged. Mable researches the habits of these Pokémon and is looking into the reason their numbers have grown. She seeks your help in her investigation.
A city full of problems! Trainers will assist Emma, a detective working at a detective agency, and go on to help track down missing Pokémon, locate missing items, and–sometimes—take part in Pokémon battles! Trainers must work together with Pokémon to solve the problems of people, both young and old, in Lumiose City.
Enjoy Adventuring in Your Own Style!
In Lumiose City, a hub for the latest fashions, Trainers can change their outfit and look so they can set out for adventure in a style that suits them.
Trainers can make changes to their character’s lip color, eyelashes, and more to look the way they want to look. They can also change their hairstyle, hair color, eyebrows, and more at salons. There is also a variety of garments, including tops, bottoms, hats, and more. Trainers can purchase a wide selection of clothing items at boutiques to expand their outfit options. Trainers can enjoy the adventure in their favorite styles!
Making the Most of Your Adventure
Enjoy new battles with Pokémon and Trainers! A Pokémon series first: Pokémon and Trainers act in real time during battle! Unlike previous titles in the Pokémon video game series, where Pokémon took action once per turn, Trainers and their Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A move in real time during battles, and Pokémon unleash moves when their Trainers command them to.
In addition to the timing of choosing moves and swapping out Pokémon, there will be new gameplay mechanics to consider, such as how long moves will take to launch and how big an area the moves will impact. This unprecedented style of Pokémon battling is one of the most thrilling parts of this title.
Physical Version Preorders Begin Soon! Also, Introducing Early-Purchase Bonuses!
Preorders for the physical version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition are now available at participating retailers!
Receive a Ralts holding a Gardevoirite stone as an early-purchase bonus! Raise Rails and Mega Evolve it into Mega Gardevoir to unleash its potential! Through training, Ralts can evolve into Kirlia and then Gardevoir. If a Trainer has a Gardevoir holding a Gardevoirite stone, it can Mega Evolve.
Trainers can also receive this Ralts in the physical version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by choosing ‘Get via Internet’ in the Mystery Gift feature in the game until February 28, 2026.
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