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Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Explore Lumiose City on Nintendo Switch 2

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Mild themes, Violence, Online interactivity

Overview

Mega Dimension DLC

Nintendo Switch 2 Edition features

Includes:

Improved performance with higher frame rate and resolution
Nintendo Switch game: Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is playable only on Nintendo Switch 2. If the game card is inserted into a Nintendo Switch console, you can play the Nintendo Switch version of the game, without any of the additional features exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

If you purchase Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch, you only need to purchase the upgrade pack to play the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

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An adventure in a thriving Pokémon metropolis!

Discover an urban Pokémon adventure in a vibrant city full of Pokémon and possibilities in Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition! Explore Lumiose City, unravel its secrets, discover Mega Evolved Pokémon and face off against Trainers in real-time, dynamic battles.

Discover the map

Bienvenue!

Your adventure takes place in the largest city of the Kalos region! Here, spaces such as cafes, shopping centres and restaurants, coexist with more natural areas like waterfronts and verdant parks. An urban redevelopment plan initiated by Quasartico Inc. is underway, which aims to make Lumiose City a place that truly belongs to both people and Pokémon.

A partner for your adventure

After arriving in Lumiose for some sightseeing, certain events will lead you to befriend a Pokémon that will accompany you on your journey as a Pokémon Trainer. Who will you partner up with: Chikorita, Tepig or Totodile?

Chikorita

Type: Grass

Chikorita has a gentle personality. While at first it may wave its leaf around fiercely to keep opponents at bay, a sweet fragrance soon wafts from the leaf, calming both battling Pokémon and creating a cosy, friendly atmosphere.

Tepig

Type: Fire

Tepig is nimbler than it looks. It uses its speed to confound enemies, dodging their attacks with agility and rapidly launching fireballs from both nostrils. When it catches a cold, its fire becomes pitch-black smoke instead.

Totodile

Type: Water

Totodile is small, but it has a rough and tough personality. It won’t hesitate to take a bite out of anything that moves within its sight. Its powerful, well-developed jaws are capable of crushing anything.

Real-time Pokémon battles

For the first time ever, both you and your Pokémon can move and take action in real time during battles! Command your Pokémon to have them instantly unleash their moves, roll to dodge incoming attacks and more!

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In addition to type matchups, you’ll have to consider the best opportunities for swapping out Pokémon or using moves, as well as how long each move takes to execute and its area of effect.

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Embrace city life

Enter the Z-A Royale!

Lumiose is a city that looks quite different by day and by night! During the day, explore the urban landscape and catch wild Pokémon to add to your team.

Visit Wild zones – specially developed habitats where wild Pokémon thrive. To catch one, just aim a Poké Ball at a wild Pokémon and let it fly!

Some Pokémon will flee if they spot you, so hide out of sight or approach them from behind. You can also battle Pokémon to make them easier to catch.

Just be careful when encountering Alpha Pokémon – these Pokémon have glowing red eyes and are much tougher to catch than their regular counterparts!

Need a break? Take a stroll through the city and chat with the locals! You’ll not only learn more about Lumiose and its people and Pokémon but could also help them out by fulfilling their requests.

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When the sun goes down, the heat of battle rises! Located in enclosed battle zones around the city, Trainers and their Pokémon lie in wait, ready for challengers looking to climb the ranks in a fierce competition called the Z-A Royale.

If an opposing Trainer spots you while manoeuvring through these battle zones, you’ll be thrust into a Pokémon battle that’ll put you at a disadvantage.

Avoid detection by hiding behind objects and land a surprise attack to gain the upper hand!

Defeat Trainers in battle zones to earn Ticket Points that can be exchanged for the chance to face off against a highly skilled Trainer in a promotional match and climb the ranks.

Do you have what it takes to get to the top? Rank A promises more than just bragging rights as the strongest Trainer in town – it offers the chance to be granted one wish.

The people of Lumiose City

Your base of operations is Hotel Z – an old but charming hotel owned by the mysterious AZ. You’ll meet some other colourful characters during your stay in Lumiose too!

AZ

Hotel Z’s enigmatic owner who stands three meters tall and claims to be three thousand years old. He always seems to be accompanied by a Floette carrying a black flower.

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Urbain/Taunie

Your new friend who is part of Team MZ and works at Hotel Z. They may come on strong at times, but they like helping people and Pokémon, and they’re quite skilled at Pokémon battles too.

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Lida

A dance school student who came to Lumiose to pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer. She joined Team MZ in exchange for lodging and has become a trusted member of the crew. She’s a foodie who loves croissants, and her partner Pokémon is Staryu.

Naveen

An aspiring fashion designer who’s earning a reputation in Lumiose City as someone shrouded in mystery. He joined Team MZ in exchange for studio space. His partner Pokémon is Scraggy, but he’s not very fond of battling.

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Mable

The acting director of the Pokémon Research Lab. Since the urban redevelopment plan began, the number of Pokémon in Lumiose City has surged. She is researching the habits of these Pokémon and needs your help!

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Emma

The city’s best detective, she inherited the head role at her detective agency in Lumiose. She’s also a fierce Pokémon Trainer, but that doesn’t mean she can’t use a little help sometimes.

Jett

The CEO of Quasartico Inc., a large corporation driving Lumiose’s urban redevelopment plan with the aim of shaping the city into one that belongs to both people and Pokémon. It seems she hopes to deepen the bonds between Pokémon and people.

Vinnie

A busy man with an imposing physique and a reputation for being a fast worker, he regularly sports sunglasses and works for Quasartico as Jett’s secretary.

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Fresh fashions

Set off on your adventures in style with a variety of customisation options – change your hairstyle, hair colour, looks and outfits to create a chic look that’s all your own. Plus, if you’ve teamed up with Furfrou, a Pokémon with distinctive long fur, you can have its fur trimmed into fashionable styles at a specialty shop!

Once your look is ready, strike a pose and take some stylish photos around the city!

Harness the power of Mega Evolution

Certain Pokémon in Lumiose City can Mega Evolve by unleashing their hidden energy. In addition to changing their appearance and increasing their power, some Mega-Evolved Pokémon may even change types!

Magikarp

Gyarados

Mega Gyarados

When Trainers have a strong bond with their Pokémon, a Key Stone worn by the Trainer resonates with a Mega Stone held by their Pokémon, allowing Mega Evolution to take place.

However, it seems like a strange anomaly is occurring – wild Pokémon are Mega Evolving on their own and going rogue! These Pokémon can’t contain their strength and seem to be very dangerous. To take them on, you’ll need to fight Mega Evolution with Mega Evolution. Can you unravel the mystery behind Rogue Mega Evolution?

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Frenetic four-player battles

Put your battle skills to the test in the Z-A Battle Club! Face off against three other Trainers locally or online and try to defeat as many of their Pokémon as you can within the three-minute time limit!

Each player starts in a different area of the stage. Seek out the other Trainers and earn a point for each of their Pokémon you defeat. Keep an eye out for useful items too, including Mega Power orbs that’ll allow your Pokémon to Mega Evolve – giving you an edge in the competition!

Plus, you can get competitive in Ranked Battles against players from around the world! Earn points based on your placement and performance in these battles and climb the ranks – from Rank Z to the ultimate Rank A! The higher you rank, the more rewards you’ll earn during that season.

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC

Continue your adventures in Pokémon Legends: Z-A with the Mega Dimension paid DLC!

The Mega Dimension DLC includes the following content:

Wave 1: Holo-X and Holo-Y Apparel Sets – available now!
Wave 2: Additional story content – available now!
- An additional story that can be enjoyed after completing the main story of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Purchase on Nintendo eShop: Mega Dimension DLC

Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC Hero

Purchase now

If you purchase the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension paid DLC by 28th February 2026, you’ll receive a serial code for a Luxurious Poké Ball Set. This item set includes 12 Poké Balls in four different varieties – featuring three of each variety – that are especially effective at catching certain kinds of Pokémon.

	*Fast Balls ×3* More effective when catching Pokémon that are usually very quick to run away.
	*Lure Balls ×3* More effective when catching Pokémon in or on the water.
	*Level Balls ×3* Becomes more effective the lower the level of the Pokémon compared to your own Pokémon.
	*Heavy Balls ×3* Becomes more effective the heavier the Pokémon is.

*Serial codes valid through 10th March 2026.

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack

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By taking advantage of the power of Nintendo Switch 2, you can enjoy your adventure in Lumiose City with enhanced resolution and frame rates.

Game specifications

ConsoleNintendo Switch 2

Release date16/10/2025

GenreAction, Adventure, Role-Playing Game

No. of playersUp to 4 players

Game file size11.26GB

PublisherNintendo

Supported languagesJapanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English

Supported play modes

TV mode

Tabletop mode

Handheld mode

This game supports the following features:

Online Play

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Notices

Internet connection required during online play. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. Online play requires paid online membership. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.

Local multiplayer requires one console and one copy of the software per player.