Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A reveals Mega Evolutions for the Kalos starters
Three new Mega Evolved Pokémon have been revealed for the upcoming Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 title, Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A.
The new reveals were made on Friday, the 12th of September, during a Nintendo Direct presentation.
The new Pokémon are the Mega Evolved final forms of the three starter Pokémon from the Kalos region, where the game is set.
Mega Evolution is a popular battle mechanic that allows certain Pokémon to temporarily achieve a more powerful form, and it has been confirmed to be a central feature of the new game.
The three newly revealed Mega Evolutions are as follows:
- Mega Chesnaught
This Mega Evolution is described as having a significantly increased Defense stat.
- Mega Delphox
This version of Delphox can freely control its wooden branch with its psychic powers.
- Mega Greninja
This Mega Evolved form is described as a “shinobi Pokémon that does not hide.”
These three new reveals join the previously announced new Mega Evolutions for the game, Mega Hawlucha, Mega Dragonite and Mega Malamar.
This was just one of a number of major announcements made during the presentation.
A major double announcement was also made for the Super Mario franchise, with a new animated film, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” confirmed for an April 2026 release, and a new Nintendo Switch game, “Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2,” announced for an October 2nd release.
A brand-new Pokémon life simulation game, Pokémon Pokopia, was also revealed for a Spring 2026 release.
In one of the most surprising reveals, Nintendo’s infamous 1995 console, the Virtual Boy, is being revived for the Nintendo Switch Online service, and will require a new, replica headset peripheral.
Other announcements included a new, real-life “Talking Flower” from Super Mario Bros. Wonder and a set of interactive amiibo for the upcoming Kirby’s Air Rider.
Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A is scheduled to be released on Thursday, the 16th of October, 2025.
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