Summary
A new leak fromPokemon Legends: Z-Asuggests that the highly-anticipated follow-up toPokemon Legends: Arceuswill not be introducing any new species of Pokemon to the franchise. The next entry in the beloved monster-catching series has already seen plenty of details revealed by Game Freak and The Pokemon Company surrounding this year’s “Pokemon Day” celebration. A new trailer gave fans their first look at the re-imagined Lumiose City, while also showing offa brand-newPokemonbattle systemand teasing plenty of returning favorites. However, one popular aspect ofLegends: Arceuswill reportedly not be making an appearance.
The first game in thePokemon Legendssubseries brought plenty of major changes from the franchise’s main games, withArceusbringing lots of new ideas to the table.Pokemon Legends: Arceusfeatures a markedly different battle system from other main-series games, introducing both “Agile” and “Strong” attacks with a revamped turn order.Legends: Arceusalso followed previousPokemongames with an array of “regional variants,” including new forms of the final evolutions of its three starter Pokemon. Now, a new leak is suggesting thatPokemon Legends: Z-Amay not be seeing any new Pokemon companions.
A recent leak shared by prominentPokemonleaker Centro Leaks implies thatLegends: Z-A’s new Pokemon selection may be somewhat limited. According to the post,Pokemon Legends: Z-Awill not introduce any “new species” of Pokemon to the game, instead relying on past inclusions to fill out its roster.Pokemon Legends: Arceushad previously introduced multiple new evolutions forits “Noble Pokemon” bosses, including Ursaluna, Kleavor, and Sneasler. The leak could also suggest thatLegends: Z-Awill not be receiving any new regional variant Pokemon either.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Will Not Add New Pokemon
The lack of new Pokemon withinLegends: Z-Awill likely disappoint many fans hopeful to see unique spins on classic Pokemon. Beyond the starter trio,Pokemon Legends: Arceusintroduced multiple new regional variants to the Hisui region, including alternate versions of fan-favorites like Arcanine, Electrode, and Zoroark among others. Many fans have also speculated that the “A” portion of the game’s title could have been hinting at a newLegendary Pokemon joining the game alongside Zygarde.Pokemon Legends: Z-Ais expected to release sometime during 2025.
WhilePokemon Legends: Z-Awill not introduce any fully new species, the game is welcoming the return of a classic mechanic that may be coming with new designs.Legends: Z-Awill feature Mega Evolutions for the first time sincePokemon Let’s Go! Pikachu and Eevee, with multiple Mega Pokemon already confirmed to be making a comeback. Leaks have also suggested thatLegends: Z-Awill feature severalnew Mega Evolutions for Pokemon like Starmieand Chandelure.Pokemon Legends: Z-Alooks to once again break new ground for the franchise with its launch later this year.
