Pokemon Legends Z-A is taking players back to the Kalos region, but will the game feature the beloved Mega Evolution mechanic, which was introduced in Pokemon X & Y?
ThePokemonfranchise has introduced several new battle mechanics over the years, starting with Mega Evolutions in Gen 6. Z-Moves followed this in Gen 7, Dynamax/Gigantamax in Gen 8, and most recently, Terastalization in Gen 9.
The problem is that Game Freak has been cycling these special mechanics out with each new entry, save for both Mega Evolutions and Z-Moves appearing in Gen 7. This has caused a backlash from fans of these mechanics, who want to see them appear in every game.
Mega Evolution will appear in Pokemon Legends Z-A
The fans of Mega Evolution around the world can celebrate, as thefirst trailer for Pokemon Legends Z-Aended with the appearance of the Mega Evolution symbol. This confirms that the mechanic will be part of the game in some capacity.
As the previous Pokemon Legends game featured battling, it’s almost certain the player can Mega Evolve in battle in Pokemon Legends Z-A. This also hints at encounters being more important in Pokemon Legends Z-A, as Mega Evolution has no function outside of them.
Fans are excited at the prospect ofnew Mega Evolutionsappearing in Pokemon Legends Z-A, especially for the Pokemon who were unfairly left out last time, like the Kalos starters and the Legendary Pokemon in the region. These Mega Evolutions will likely also appear in Pokemon Go in the future.
Scott Baird is a Games Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in Pokemon, Baldur’s Gate, Dungeons & Dragons, Final Fantasy, and Magic The Gathering, and Nintendo games. He also has bylines at Cracked, Dorkly, Topless Robot, Screen Rant, The Gamer, and TopTenz.
