Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player) (4 Player Online)
- Genre
- Physical Release
- Standard Game Card
- Release Date
Nintendo Switch 2
16th Oct 2025 — $69.99
16th Oct 2025 — £58.99
- Also Available On
- Series
- Tags
- Upgrade Path
- Via Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Switch)
- $9.99 —
£7.99 — €9.99
- Addons / DLC
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
So that puts it at an M, right?
I honestly never thought I’d fall in love with Pokémon battles. That’s not why I play Pokémon – I don’t play competitively either – because I play a ton of RPGs where combat is the draw. I can get my fix elsewhere. But Pokémon Legends: Z-A may have done the impossible; in Kalos, I can’t wait to get into...
DLC Reviews
Review Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension (Switch 2) - Repetition Takes The Shine Off
I am the Alpha and the Mega
After hopping into my 20th Hyperspace in Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s DLC, Mega Dimension, I realised something. I’ve been doing the same things over and over again for the past few hours. Now, I know the series isn’t exactly known for varying things, but it feels particularly egregious within a condensed DLC...
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Guides
Guide Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Walkthrough, All Wild Zones, Tips & Tricks
Including the Mega Dimension DLC
Welcome to our Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Mega Dimension DLC walkthrough hub, and to Lumiose City! You'll be spending a lot of time in this Paris-inspired town in Kalos, so let's settle in. As the second game bearing the Legends moniker, Z-A is decidedly different from the mainline 'Generational' games It's a good...
Guide Best Pokémon Games Of All Time
Every mainline 'mon, ranked
In honour of Pokémon's 30th anniversary, we're republishing our ranked master list of all the mainline games. Enjoy! Ranking the best Pokémon games is no easy feat, given that many of them are considered among the best games of their particular hardware generation. Then you have to consider just how many spin-off...
Guide All Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games, Upgrade Packs, And Free Performance Updates
Next-gen TLC
Nintendo has been very bullish about making the transition from Switch 1 to Switch 2 as seamless as possible, so naturally, that means we've seen a bunch of original Switch games updated for the new system to take advantage of that additional power. We've got two types* of updates for Switch 1 games: Nintendo Switch 2 Editions, which...
Guide Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Mystery Gift Code List
All current Mystery Gift codes for Legends: Z-A
Mystery Gifts are back in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, giving you a chance to pick up some sweet rewards... for free! Nintendo and The Pokémon Company will be sharing these codes for months to come, and in this guide, we'll be keeping track of every single one of them. Below, we've got the complete list of...
Guide Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Ranked Battles - All Seasons And Rewards
Battles, ranked!
Ranked Battles make an almighty return in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, providing you with the chance to put your real-time combat skills to the test in online matchups. Much like in Scarlet and Violet, the Ranked Battles will arrive in a seasonal structure, each with its own rewards and challenges. In this guide, we'll break down...
Guide Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Release Date, Starters, Everything We Know So Far
All details, updates, release dates, and more
Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the second Pokémon game to bear the Legends moniker, was announced at the February 2024 Pokémon Presents. Taking the Legends formula to new heights, Legends: Z-A takes a more modern-day approach to the world compared to its predecessor, Legends: Arceus. As more details emerge...
Guide Pokémon Legends: Z-A: How To Catch Zygarde
The last garde of Z-A
Zygarde is an integral part of Pokémon Legends: Z-A; basically think of this Legendary as the equivalent of Arceus in Legends: Arceus, and you're not far off. That, of course, means you can catch this unusual Pokémon. It takes a few steps, but we'll outline just what you need to do to catch Zygarde in the game. Note: This...
Guide Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Best Canari Plush - All Dolls & Effects
Let's Go DYN4MO!
Canari is a name you'll become all too familiar with in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, but you won't actually meet her for a few hours. Instead, you'll get acquainted with her rather adorable plush dolls. This guide will explain everything you need to know about the Canari Plush Dolls, what they do, where to get them, and just how to get...
Guide Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Wild Zone 20 Guide - All Pokémon & Alphas
The End Zone
With 20 Wild Zones to explore in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Lumiose City has saved the best — and most unique — until last. Jam packed full of Pokémon, Wild Zone 20 is also one of the best places to get Alphas. So here's your guide to the final Wild Zone of Z-A. Note that this guide will contain mild spoilers for the end of the game...
Guide Nintendo Direct September 2025: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
How would you rate it?
The September 2025 Nintendo Direct was a bumper showcase, with an hour of announcements for Switch and Switch 2 and a few big surprises - including big first-party news. Below is the full Nintendo Direct September 2025 video, plus every game announcement accompanied by a trailer, any release date info, plus a link to our...
Guide Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension - Hyperspace Pokédex, All DLC-Exclusive Pokémon
Every returning Pokémon appearing in the DLC
New DLC means a brand new Pokédex. While Lumiose City is full of Pokémon, Mega Dimension brings a whole new suite of creatures to collect, meaning it's time to stock up on those Poké Balls again. This guide will be your Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC resource for the Hyperspace Pokédex,...
Guide Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Wild Zone 8 Guide - All Pokémon & Alphas
This one bites...
Hey, ever think those Wild Zones are a little too safe? Well how about a bunch of crocodiles biting at your ankles? That's exactly what Wild Zone 8 aims to deliver in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. If you can get over the snappers in this sandy park, then you should be able to collect a number of very nice Pokémon indeed. This guide...
Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition News
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battle Season 10 Start Date And Rewards Revealed
Hop in next week
If you can believe it, we're almost in the tenth season of Ranked Battles in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. What is time? The Pokémon Company has today revealed that Season 10 will get underway next week on 23rd April at 6am UTC, and will be hanging around until 14th May. As was the case with the last season, there's no big Mega Stone...
News Pokémon Home Gets An Alpha-Sized Distribution To Celebrate Legends Z-A Compatibility
Here come the big boys and girls
In case you missed it, Pokémon Home compatibility is now available (or at least rolling out) in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. And not only does that mean you can finally transfer your 'mons from the game and store them, there are also a few rewards to nab — thanks to Serebii for catching
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Getting Pokémon HOME Connectivity This Week
Update: Pokémon Home Version 4.0.0 is now live
If you've been wondering when Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be getting connectivity with the storage and trading cloud service app Pokémon Home, we've got some news. The Pokémon Company has officially announced Home on Switch and mobile devices will undergo maintenance at 9:00am JST on 2nd April 2026,...
News Nintendo Misses Out On Top 10 In Metacritic's 16th Annual Game Publisher Rankings
A big improvement on 2024, though
Metacritic has today released its annual Game Publisher Rankings, which covers the biggest video game publishers of 2025 and ranks them based on the overall quality of their release slate, according to critic reviews. Out of 28 publishers eligible (they needed to have at least five games released in 2025), Nintendo...
News Mario Tennis Fever Takes Out Top Spot In February 2026 Nintendo Charts (US)
And Requiem debuted as the best-selling game of the year
It's been quite a busy start to the year with a lot of major games releasing on not only the Switch 2, but across all platforms. Now that February is over, Circana's Mat Piscatella has shared data for the "Top Best-Selling Platinum Games" on Nintendo platforms in the US for this same month...
News Pokémon Legends Z-A Has Received A Small Patch Today
Update: Version 2.0.2 is out now, just don't expect much
[Thu 22nd Jan, 2026 02:11 GMT]: Pokémon Legends: Z-A has received its first update of the year today for the Switch and Switch 2. When you download it, your copy will be updated to Version 2.0.1. It focuses on some adjustments for obtaining certain items (including an increase to the...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC Is Getting A Code-In-A-Box Release
Jumping through Hoopas
Just like we saw with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero back in 2023, the Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC is getting a boxed release. The eagle-eyed amongst you will notice that we said "boxed" there, and not "physical", because once again, yes, this is another code-in-a-box situation. The...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battle "Special Season" Begins Today With New Rules & Rewards
It's Shard out here
Pokémon Legends: Z-A's next Ranked Battle event begins today (12th March), and this one is a little different to those which have come before. You see, Season 8 is a "Special Season". What does that mean, exactly? Well, this Special Season has its own unique ruleset and rewards, the latter of which will see you loading up on...
UK Charts Pokémon Pokopia 'Undersupplied' At Retail And Falls Short
Requiem for a Nidoqueen
The latest UK Charts data has been released, and while many had perhaps assumed that Pokémon Pokopia would easily nab the top spot, it's actually settled for the silver medal behind Resident Evil Requiem. According to The Game Business' Chris Dring, Pokopia was "seriously undersupplied" at retail, meaning the physical sales...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A DLC Welcomes A Ferocious New Mega Evolution Today
Chomp down
Looking for a new Mega Evolution to add to your Pokémon Legends: Z-A team? Well, there's a brand new Mystery Gift Event for you, then. From today, players can get Mega Garchomp Z, a brand new Mega Evolution for a Gen 4 favourite Garchomp. However, this is exclusive for those who own the Mega Dimension DLC. Yes, they already have a Mega...
Previews
Preview Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Combat Shines Brightly, But Its Visuals Are Still Dull
Too zazzy?
It’s no secret that I’ve not been the biggest hype-monster when it comes to Pokémon Legends: Z-A. I’m not big on the idea of an open game being restricted to just a city, and the combat, whilst intriguing, left me apprehensive for how it would be executed. Well, I got the chance to go and play the game on Switch 2 in the Eiffel...
First Impressions Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is An Attempt To Catch The Hardcore Again
Smooth sailing on Switch 2
Pokémon Legends: Arceus isn’t a perfect game by any means, but that didn't stop it from syphoning all of my free time when it launched back in 2022. This was the first time in a while where I truly felt the desire to “catch 'em all”. While Arceus still borrowed a lot from the mainline games, it did enough to make...
About The Game
Live the life of a Pokémon Trainer in the streets of Lumiose City!
Lumiose City—a home for people and Pokémon alike. Here, thanks to an urban redevelopment plan driven by Quasartico Inc., the lush greenery of verdant parks and natural vistas intermingles with facilities made using the latest cutting-edge technology. A lot has changed here since the days of the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games!
Choose Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile as your first partner Pokémon, and then set off on a grand adventure! Your journey will take you to all manner of sights in the streets arrayed around Prism Tower, including shops, restaurants, and places called wild zones—where Pokémon roam free. As you catch, train, and battle Pokémon, there will be plenty of people to meet too—like AZ, the enigmatic owner of Hotel Z.
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.
Once you obtain a Mega Ring and a Pokémon’s Mega Stone, you can harness the power of Mega Evolution! Temporarily unleash your Pokémon’s hidden energy to transform its appearance, greatly enhance its capabilities, and perhaps even change its type. Mega Evolution might just be the key to overcoming your toughest challenges!
Compete in the Z-A Royale and try to become the strongest Pokémon Trainer in town
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. Reach the top, and you might just have a wish granted!
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