During the Pokémon Presents stream, the The Pokémon Company revealed new story and gameplay details for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which will launch physically and digitally worldwide on 16th October 2025 for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
As part of the trailer, which can be seen here, it was revealed that players will join Team MZ to investigate the mysterious events occuring within the city. Additionally, players will be able to customise their characters appearance with different hairstyles and colours as well as outfits and accessories. The biggest surprise was the reveal of Mega Dragonite, a new Mega-Evolution form of Dragonite.
Explore Lumiose City:
During the day, Trainers can explore the vibrant city and find Pokémon in wild zones, where they may encounter strong wild Pokémon known as alpha Pokémon. These Pokémon are larger than their regular counterparts, have glowing red eyes, and are particularly powerful and difficult to catch.
At night, players can also compete in the Z-A Royale and aim to climb the ranks, with battles against even more powerful Trainers awaiting as the player advances. One of those Trainers the player will face in a promotion match is Corbeau, the boss of an organisation operating in Lumiose City called the Rust Syndicate.
All kinds of encounters await the player in Lumiose City. Emma is a detective who asks the player to track down missing Pokémon, locate missing items, and occasionally take part in Pokémon battles. Trainers can also assist Mable, the acting director of the Pokémon Research Lab, who analyses Pokémon habits and the reasons behind their growing populations. In return, players can receive TMs and other rewards for their help.
Team MZ:
A strange phenomenon is happening in Lumiose City—some wild Pokémon are Mega Evolving on their own and going on rampages. Quasartico Inc., the corporation driving Lumiose City’s redevelopment, will task the player and the rest of Team MZ to investigate these strange occurrences. Together, they will battle and calm a variety of Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon. Trainers who succeed will obtain Mega Stones as rewards.
Rogue Mega Evolution:
A strange phenomenon is happening in Lumiose City—some wild Pokémon are Mega Evolving on their own and going on rampages. Quasartico Inc., the corporation driving Lumiose City’s redevelopment, will task the player and the rest of Team MZ to investigate these strange occurrences. Together, they will battle and calm a variety of Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon. Trainers who succeed will obtain Mega Stones as rewards.
Newly Discovered Mega-Evolved Pokémon:
Mega Dragonite is a newly discovered Mega-Evolved Pokémon with distinctive Dragonair-like features, including wings on its head and a pearl on its tail. Mega Dragonite can also fly faster and farther than ever before.
Shortly after the presentation Nintendo then confirmed that a Nintendo Switch 2 Console bundle featuring a digital copy of Pokémon Legends: Z-A for the Nintendo Switch 2 will also be released on 16th October 2025 alongside the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of the game. As a reminder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games work on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 consoles.
For the time being Pokémon Legends: Z-A is scheduled to release on 16th October 2025. Further details about the game can be found on the official website.
