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

Posted on 15 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

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

Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

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

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

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

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

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

Posted on 1 week ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

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.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A 1.0.3 update out now, patch notes

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

Pokemon Legends: Z-A is back with another update, having released version 1.0.3. The patch is live on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.

The latest update addresses an issue in which players may have been unable to receive a Mega Stone reward in Ranked Battle. A specific fix has now been implemented.

The official rundown is as follows:

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Every Pokemon generation gimmick ranked, from Z-Moves to Mega Evolution

Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan in 3DS, Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

Since the release of Pokemon X and Y in 2013, new games in the series have had a battle “gimmick” of some sort to keep things fresh. It all started with Mega Evolution in X and Y, which was then expanded upon in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Then we got Z-Moves in Pokemon Sun and Moon, followed by Dynamax and Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Then we’ve got Terastallization in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and that’s where we’re at right now. We’re almost certain to see another new gimmick introduced in the tenth generation of Pokemon, which is getting closer and closer by the day given that Scarlet and Violet released three years ago already. So today, we’re taking a look at all of these battle gimmicks and ranking them from best to least best. None of the gimmicks are outright terrible – they’re all inspired and thematically appropriate for their regions, but some are certainly better than others.

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Pokemon Z-A Season 3 Ranked Battles detailed

Posted on 2 weeks ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

The Pokemon Company has just released new details regarding season 3 of Pokemon Z-A Ranked Battles. This season officially begin on November 26, 2025, and will last until December 17, 2025.

The big prize for players who reach S rank in this season will be the Mega Stone Chesnaughtite, for evolving Chesnaught into Mega Chesnaught. Delphoxite and Greninjite will also be redistributed as promotion rewards by reaching Rank V and Y respectively.

Below is the list of the rest of the rewards:

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Mega Zeraora revealed for Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC

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

Another Mega Evolution has now been revealed for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which is Mega Zeraora. The creature will be appearing in the game’s paid Mega Dimension DLC.

Mega Zeraora stores electric energy in its body that’s equivalent to ten bolts of lightning. There are protrusions on its forehead, chest, back, and the backs of its hands where the electric energy is particularly concentrated. As noted in the official description, the protrusions steadily emit a pale blue light.