Pokémon Legends: Z-Ais taking trainers back to the France-inspired Kalos region, the setting of 2013’sPokémon X and Y.This pair ofPokémontitles introduced a healthy handful of creatures, locales, and mechanicsthat will return inLegends: Z-A, including the long-lost art of Mega Evolution.
Mega Evolution, which allows certain Pokémon to transform into more formidable versions of themselves, vanished from mainlinePokémongames after the 3DS era. However,Legends: Z-A‘s trailer confirmed that it’s finally making a comeback.
Every Mega-Evolved Pokémon seen in the Legends: Z-A so far
Arguably the biggest shake-up the Gen 6Pokémongames brought to the table, Mega Evolution is a phenomenon that allows a small minority ofPokémon (mostly from Gen 1) to convert their bond with their trainers into raw energy through unique “Mega Stones,” allowing them to ascend to a more powerful form. Some lucky Pokémon even get two Mega Evolutions, like Charizard and Mewtwo.
A Pokémon that undergoes Mega Evolution receives a massive boost to its base stat totals and often gets new Types and Abilities, completely changing how it performs in battle. Unfortunately, Mega Evolution only lasts a single battle, and only one Pokémon on your team may Mega Evolve during said battle, so don’t get used to that fancy black-and-blue paint job your Charizard gets when it Mega Evolves.
Here are all the Mega Evolving Pokémon confirmed forPokémon Legends: Z-A. I doubt these will be the only Mega Evolution-capable Pokémon that will show up, but these are the only ones we’ve seen in Legends: Z-a’s trailer and promotional materials.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A could introduce new Mega Evolutions
Pokémonfans have a well-documented habit of going a little coo-coo for Mega Evolutions. Let’s be honest with each other: we all havethosePokémon, that handful of Pocket Monsters we’ve always wanted to see get an epic new evolution. Mega Evolution fulfills that fantasy, and many in the community are already asking the big question on everyone’s minds: Will there be new Mega Evolutions inPokémon Legends: Z-A?
Some are taking their speculation to the next level by creating Mega Evolutions for their favorite Pokémon. One of the best examples I’ve found comes fromHertzBurston Reddit. They made some outstanding concept art for potential Mega Evolutions of Slowking and Azumarril, complete with some official-quality artwork and custom-made in-game sprites.
Only time will tell ifPokémon Legends: Z-Awill add any new Mega Evolutions to the pool. I’m especially interested to see how Mega Evolution will work in the game’s new mobility-based combat system. Power’s good and all, but it means nothing if your target runs circles around you like you’re the green in the middle of the running track.
