Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Mega Evolutions Return in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Walkthrough Team

Last updated on: February 27, 2024 11:44 PM

★ Latest News: What We Know So Far
┗ Pokemon Z-A Release Date
┗ City & Region: Lumiose City in Kalos
┗ All Confirmed Pokemon in the game so far!
┗ Mega Evolution makes a comeback!

Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Mega Icon

Mega Evolutions were teased during the reveal trailer for Pokemon Legends Z-A. Learn about what Mega Evolution is and how Mega Evolution has fit into the series prior to Pokemon Legends: Z-A!

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Are Mega Evolution in the Game?
What Are Mega Evolutions?
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Mega Evolutions Returning in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Mega Evolutions Returning in Legends: Z-A

Pokemon Mega Evolutions

Image from Pokemon X and Y

During the Pokemon Presents livestream on February 27, the Mega Evolution Symbol briefly appeared at the end of the trailer, hinting at its return in the upcoming game.

Since it is a Legends Game based on the Kalos Region, we will likely see a Mega Evolution mechanic, likely based on how the mechanic was back in Pokemon X and Y.

New Mega Evolution Pokemon in Legends Z-A

Not Present in Recent Mainline Games

Release Year	Game Title	Mega Evolutions?
2013	X and Y	✔️ (Debut)
2014	Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	✔️
2016	Sun and Moon	✔️ (Post-game)
2017	Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon	✔️ (Post-game)
2018	Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!	✔️
2019	Sword and Shield	❌
2021	Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	❌
2022	Legends Arceus	❌
2022	Scarlet and Violet	❌

Among the Pokemon games on the Nintendo Switch, Mega Evolution is only present in the Let's Go! games. The feature has been absent in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, as well as Pokemon Legends Arceus.

Sword and Shield introduced the Dynamax and Gigantamax mechanics, while Scarlet and Violet had Terastallization. Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl were faithful remakes of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, which are from Generation IV, before Mega Evolution was introduced. Legends Arceus had a different style of gameplay and no hold items, making Mega Evolutions unfeasible.

What Are Mega Evolutions?

Stat Buff and Ability Change

Pokemon Mega Evolution.jpg

Image from Pokemon X and Y

During battle, triggering a Pokemon's Mega Evolution will temporarily buff their base stats and change their Ability. Only one Pokemon in your party can Mega Evolve once in each battle, and the effect stays until it faints.

There are 48 Mega Evolution forms that have been made available throughout different games. Most Mega Evolutions require a Mega Stone to be held by the Pokemon while the trainer has a Key Stone that is obtained by venturing through the story.