It's uncertain if Pokemon Legends: Z-A will feature Pokemon Abilities or Held Items as part of its battle mechanic. Read on as we list why it's possible that the game may adapt a more simple combat system similar to Pokemon Legends: Arceus, or that held items and Abilities may feature due to Mega Evolution being featured!

Will Abilities and Held Items be in Legends: Z-A?

Unlikely to Have Abilities or Held Items

Since Pokemon Legends: Z-A is the second entry in the Pokemon Legends spin-off games, the game is unlikely to feature Pokemon Abilities or Held Items.

It may instead have a more simplified battle system similar to Pokemon Legends: Arceus where turn order is based on action speed.

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The Game May not Feature Combat at All

With the term Urban Development Plan being featured heavily in the reveal trailer and the possible implications that the game may have city building elements, it's possible that the game may not feature any combat at all and may not require Pokemon Abilities or Held Items.

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Mega Evolution Requires Held Items

Alternatively. Pokemon Legends: Z-A may feature held items and abilities due to Mega Evolution being prominently teased at the end of the trailer.

Mega Evolution is a battle mechanic that requires equipping Pokemon with Mega Stone held items to mega evolve during battle and often causes Pokemon to change their Abilities.

With Mega Evolutions finally returning to the games, it's possible that Legends: Z-A may be the first Legends spin-off to feature both held items and Abilities as part of the game's battle mechanic.

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