If you own the Nintendo Switch title Pokmon Legends: Z-A, you can upgrade it to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by purchasing an upgrade pack (sold separately). When playing the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on Nintendo Switch, the content will be the same as that of the Nintendo Switch software. Additional content that utilizes the specs of Nintendo Switch 2 will not be included.

An ambitious new adventure set in Lumiose City awaits in Pokmon Legends: Z-A, coming to Nintendo Switch on October 16, 2025. Explore the city, unravel its secrets and battle Pokmon like never before!

Key Features

A Luminous Metropolis

An urban redevelopment plan is underway in Lumiose City! The goal: to turn it into a place Pokmon and people can truly share. Shortly after arriving, youll choose from one of these partner Pokmon to accompany you on your journey Chikorita, Tepig or Totodile. Together, you can explore the streets of this vast city or visit Wild Zones habitats where youll encounter wild Pokmon. To catch them, aim carefully and throw a Pok Ball or take them on with the help of the Pokmon on your team.

New Dynamic Battles

For the first time ever, Trainers and their Pokmon will move around and take action in real time during battles. Pokmon will unleash their moves when their Trainers command them to. In addition to type matchups, there will be new mechanics to consider, such as the precise timing for swapping out your Pokmon or using moves, the different lengths of time moves will take to launch, and how big an area the moves will impact.

Mega Evolution is back!

In Lumiose City, Pokmon can go beyond Evolution by undergoing Mega Evolution! When a Trainers Key Stone resonates with the Mega Stone held by their Pokmon, the Pokmon will do more than just change shape and size it will unlock a new level of power, which could turn the tide of battle!