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Kalos Starter Mega Stones: Ranked Battle Rewards
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Play and rank up during Ranked Battle Seasons to get Mega Stones for the original Kalos Starters in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Keep reading to see how to get these Mega Stones, when they will release, and what you need to get them!
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How to Get the Kalos Starters' Mega Stones
Obtained via Ranked Battle Rewards
Mega Stones for the three Kalos starters, Chesnaught, Delphox, and Greninja, can be obtained as rewards from reaching certain ranks during Ranked Battle seasons.
These will not be obtainable by normal gameplay means as you cannot obtain them from Rogue Mega Pokemon battles or purchase them at Quasartico Inc. or the Stone Emporium.
Ranked Battle Events and Schedule
Greninjite Available During Season 1
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| Start Date | October 17, 2025 (Thu) at 06:00 UTC |
|---|---|
| End Date | November 5, 2025 (Wed) at 04:59 UTC |
| Available Pokemon | ・Lumiose Pokedex (001~227) ・Alolan Raichu ・Galarian Slowpoke line ・Galarian Stunfisk ・All Available Mega Evolutions (except Mega Zygarde) |
| Banned Pokemon | ・Xerneas ・Yveltal ・Zygarde (All Formes) ・Mega Delphox ・Mega Chesnaught |
Season 1 of Ranked Battle went live as the game released ran from October 17, 2025 until November 5, 2025. This Ranked Battle event featured the Greninjite Mega Stone as a reward which allows players to Mega Evolve Greninja into Mega Greninja.
Ranked Battles Season 1: Rules and Banned Pokemon
Delphoxite Available During Season 2
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| Start Date | November 6, 2025 (Thu) at 06:00 UTC |
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| End Date | November 25, 2025 (Wed) at 05:59 UTC |
| Available Pokemon | ・Lumiose Pokedex (001~229), including Xerneas and Yveltal ・Alolan Raichu ・Galarian Slowpoke line ・Galarian Stunfisk ・All Available Mega Evolutions (except Mega Zygarde) |
| Banned Pokemon | ・Zygarde (All Formes) ・Mega Chesnaught |
Season 2 of Ranked Battles in the game will be held from November 6~25, 2025. The Delphoxite Mega Stone will be available as a reward for reaching Rank S.
Ranked Battles Season 2: Rules and Banned Pokemon
Chesnaughtite Available During Season 3
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| Start Date | November 26, 2025 (Thu) at 06:00 UTC |
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| End Date | December 17, 2025 (Wed) at 05:59 UTC |
| Available Pokemon | ・Lumiose Pokedex (001~231), including Xerneas, Yveltal, and Zygarde ・Alolan Raichu ・Galarian Slowpoke line ・Galarian Stunfisk ・All Available Mega Evolutions ・Diancie and Mega Diancie |
| Banned Pokemon | ・None Announced |
Season 3 of Ranked Battles will run from November 26 to December 17, 2025. The Chesnaughtite Mega Stone will be available as a reward for reaching Rank S.
Ranked Battles Season 3: Rules and Rewards
Mega Stone Release Dates
Each Mega Stone Will Release Every Ranked Battle Season
| Mega Stone | Release Date |
|---|---|
 Greninjite |
Ranked Battles Season 1 October 16, 2025 ~ November 5, 2025 |
 Delphoxite |
Ranked Battles Season 2 November 6, 2025 ~ November 25, 2025 |
 Chesnaughtite |
Ranked Battles Season 3 November 26, 2025 ~ December 1, 2025 |
The first three seasons of the Z-A Battle Club Ranked Matches will give away the Mega Stones as Rank Rewards, with Greninja being the first.
As stated on the website, Rank Rewards are different from the final Season Rewards. Meaning, it is possible that you can obtain the Mega Stone before the Rank Season ends!
Will Be Released in Future Ranked Battle Seasons
It is confirmed that the Mega Stones will be reran and will be available at a later date. These Mega Stones can be obtained as rewards during the next Ranked Battle season of when it was originally available.
List of Kalos Starter Mega Evolutions
| Pokemon | Mega Stone | Mega Evolved Form |
|---|---|---|
 Chesnaught |
Chesnaughtite |
 Mega Chesnaught |
 Delphox |
Delphoxite |
 Mega Delphox |
 Greninja |
Greninjite |
 Mega Greninja |
Listed above are all the Kalos Starters and their respective Mega Evolutions. Note that their Mega Stones cannot be normally obtained as you progress through the game.
New Mega Evolution Pokemon in Legends Z-A
Is Nintendo Switch Online Required for the Kalos Starter Mega Stones?
Yes, Nintendo Switch Online is Required to participate in the Z-A Battle Club
If you are gearing to play online with friends, you need to make sure that you and your friends are subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online. This subscription is required before you can access the game's online features!
If you want to try it out, Nintendo offers a 7-day free trial of Nintendo Switch Online in the Nintendo eShop.
Purchase and learn more about Nintendo Switch Online at the official Nintendo site.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Related Links
New Mega Evolution Pokemon in Legends Z-A
Mega Evolution Guides
| Kalos Starter Mega Stones | New Mega Evolutions |
| New Mega Evolutions in DLC | - |
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