Summary

Pokemon Legends: Z-Ais beginning to build up the hype for the upcoming game, and the Pokemon Center is getting in on the excitement by offering its own unique pre-order bonus. Those who like physical goodies when they pre-order games likePokemon Legends: Z-Awill want to take notice.

Pokemon Legends: Z-Astill has a lot to show players. Outside of its initial reveal, the game has only received one significant teaser that showed off any details regarding the game. Now that fans have been shown thestarters forPokemon Legends: Z-A, as well as some plot details, gameplay differences, and a glimpse of the graphical tweaks sincePokemon Scarlet and Violet, players may already be eager to place pre-orders for the game.

With a release window of late 2025 now confirmed,Pokemon Legends: Z-Awill be available for pre-order soon, and The Pokemon Center has its own special goodies for buyers who pre-order the game there. The Pokemon Center has unveiled that pre-orders forPokemon Legends: Z-Awill be gifted one free Pokemon Sitting Cuties plush of the three starters, Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile. The chosen Pokemon Sitting Cutie is random, so fans of one particular starter may need to trade with another buyer if they don’t get what they want. The Sitting Cutie plushes of the starters in the store range in size from 5 1/2 inches to 6 inches, though the ones offered as pre-orders may not be identical, especially since Totodile and Chikorita are both sold out at the time of publication. The prior release in this sub-series,Pokemon Legends: Arceus, also arrived with aSitting Cuties plushwhen pre-ordered through the Pokemon Center.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Pre-Orders Come with a Bonus, But Not Yet

Pokemonfans seem more than eager to try outPokemon Legends: Z-A. So far,Pokemon Legends: Z-Ahas teased returning faces, new battle system tweaks, and a peek at how Lumiose City is changing via urban redevelopment. While some players may be hesitant to pre-order the game or buy it at release given that the last mainline entry,Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, arrived in a severely buggy and unoptimized state, excitement is nonetheless building for the next entry to the franchise. With any luck,Pokemon Legends: Z-Ahas been given the time and care it needs to ensure a level of polish that will bring back fans in force.