To differing extents, every new Pokemon release is met with some level of scrutiny. For Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, this scrutiny was completely understandable – the game launched in a buggy, laggy state, and it remains that way on standard Nintendo Switch consoles. Thankfully, Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s launch generally went over much smoother with hardcore Pokemon fans. While it isn’t perfect by any means (check out my review for more info), it’s a solid entry that will no doubt please anyone who enjoyed Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Now, Pokemon Legends: Z-A has received its corresponding DLC pack just two months after launch. And it’s very easy to sum up: if you liked Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s base game, you’ll like the DLC. If you didn’t care much for the base game, Mega Dimension won’t win you over.

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How to get every new Mega Evolution in Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension’s DLC

Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

Pokemon Legends: Z-A just released its Mega Evolution DLC, and a bunch of additional Mega Evolutions are now introduced. If you’re wondering how to get them all, we have you covered with a helpful list.

Many Mega Evolutions can be obtained simply by going through the story. However, others are split up between sidequests, the post game, Hyperspace Portals, and future events.

The full roundup is as follows:

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How to get Mega Raichu X and Y in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Dimension DLC is out now, and of course it introduces a whole bunch of brand-new Mega Evolutions. But we already know about Mega Raichu X and Y, and in the interest of not spoiling the new Mega Evolutions, we’re starting out our guide coverage with how to get the Raichunite X and Raichunite Y items. In order to access the associated side quest, you’ll need to play through the game until a side mission wormhole appears within in the shopping district at the very north-middle end of Lumiose City. You’ll also need to have completed Side Missions #2 and #108, which require that you trade NPCs a Pikachu and a Raichu, respectively.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A 2.0.0 update out today, patch notes

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A new version 2.0.0 update has been announced for Pokemon Legends: Z-A. The patch will soon be live on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.

As expected, the update is primarily focused on support for the Mega Dimension DLC. As part of that, new Pokemon that have been added can be accessed by everyone – though if you don’t have the DLC, they can be obtained through communication features.

The full rundown of the update is as follows:

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A starts Alpha Charizard Mystery Gift distribution for a limited time

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A new Mystery Gift distribution has just gone live in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which grants players Alpha Charizard. This comes in celebration of the game’s new Mega Dimension DLC.

Solar Beam, Flamethrower, Dragon Claw, and Air Slash are the featured moves here. It’s at level 36, has the Solar Power ability, and comes in a Cherish Ball.

For those looking to get their hands on Alpha Charizard, follow the steps below:

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A starts up new Mystery Gift distribution

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We have a heads up for Pokemon Legends: Z-A players, as the game is now making a new Mystery Gift distribution available. It can be claimed on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.

After redeeming a specific code, you’ll receive five Max Revives, ten Full Restores, and ten Ultra Balls. Nintendo provided the code in a newsletter, which is intended to help players prepare for the upcoming Mega Dimension DLC.

Follow these steps to claim today’s distribution:

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A goes live with Mewtwonite X and Y Mega Stones distribution, Project M side mission

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A has just started a new distribution, which provides Mewtwonite X and Mewtwonite Y Mega Stones plus access to a new Project M side mission.

You’ll want to head on over to Mystery Gift and select the “Receive via Internet” option. Things can start from there, but keep in mind that you’ll need to have completed the main story for the event to begin.

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Mega Lucario Z revealed for Pokemon Legends: Z-A DLC

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Mega Lucario Z will be appearing in the brand new Mega Dimension DLC for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, it’s been revealed.

According to The Pokemon Company, “Mega Lucario Z was determined to be a Mega Evolution based on how its form changes through exposure to a Mega Stone and its increase in power far outshining that of an average Lucario.” It features long fur around the head and waist along with a fan-shaped tail. Since this makes it difficult to get a full view of Mega Lucario Z’s powerful movements, in close combat, it can visually disorient opponents. Additionally, places on its body such as the hands and shins have been hardened with steel energy.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet reveals 7 Star Dragapult Tera Raid Battle event

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Dragapult is set to star in the latest Tera Raid Battle event for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, which starts next week.

Players can take on Dragapult in 7 Star Raids. The creature features the Mightiest Mark and can be caught once per save file.

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The best Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Season 3 Ranked Battles

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A while back, we wrote a guide on the best Pokemon to use in ranked battles online in Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s second season. Garchomp, Xerneas, and Metagross were all centralizing threats, but now Pokemon has thrown a wrench into the metagame by allowing Zygarde in Season 3’s ranked battles. Theoretically, that means you’ll be seeing a whole lot of Zygarde in high-ranked matches. So if you want to win in Season 3 ranked, a Zygarde counter is an absolute necessity – and while all of Zygarde’s counters crumple in the face of its Complete Form, they can cause it a great deal of trouble before it transforms. There are spoilers afoot in the full guide, so keep that in mind before you continue. On that note, entering ranked battles in general will also spoil you on the same thing, so keep that in mind as well.