The Pokémon franchise is experiencing a moment of great expectation due to the imminent release of Pokemon Legends ZA, one of the most talked about releases by players and which also promises innovate the mega evolution system in the saga. The title, scheduled for release the October 16 on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, has been the focus of many attention after the last Pokémon Presents, where key details were revealed about the new forms that several well-known Pokémon will be able to take thanks to this special phenomenon.
En particular, Dragonite's Mega Evolution Confirmed has served to fuel theories and speculations in the community, anticipating the arrival of up to 27 new mega evolutions in Pokémon Legends ZA. These new forms, although not yet officially revealed except for Dragonite, have already been recreated by various artists on specialized websites based on leaks published in recent months.
List of Pokémon that would receive mega evolution in ZA
With the leaks accumulated to date, there are strong indications that a total of 27 Pokémon will have access to a new mega evolution in the next game. Below is the full list of creatures that, according to the most reliable rumors, will debut this long-awaited mechanic:
- Dragonite (confirmed)
- victreebel
- starmie
- keyable
- Meganium
- Feraligatr
- Skarmory
- frolass
- Embark
- excadrill
- scrafty
- Scolipeda
- Eelektross
- Chandelure
- Chesnaught
- delphox
- greninja
- pyroar
- Floette Eternal Flower
- malamar
- barbaracle
- dragalge
- Hawlucha
- zygarde
- DramaPa
- falinks
It is important to point out that Current designs are unofficial approximations, as not even Dragonite's Mega Evolution matches the final artwork shown by The Pokémon Company. Despite this, these creations serve as an idea of what could be coming and mark one of the most anticipated new additions to the competitive experience.
New features in the Mega Evolution and Naughty Mega Evolution mechanics
The Mega Evolutions originally debuted in the X and Y editions and quickly became a key element in combat strategies. In Pokémon Legends ZA, this feature not only returns, but it will do so with important modifications: For the first time, there will be "naughty mega evolutions", a feature that will allow you to find Wild Pokémon capable of mega evolvingThis is a notable difference from previous generations, where only specific characters like Gym Leaders or rival Trainers had access to these temporary forms.
The return of this system, which grants a temporary boost in stats and, in some cases, a skill or even species change, responds to fans' demand who were missing this tactical possibility. While specific details, such as the new types or specific abilities that will accompany the new Mega Evolutions, remain to be revealed, the community hopes this change will rekindle interest in competitive play.
The role of designs and their impact on the competitive scene
While the definitive visual appearance of these mega evolutions While it is still a mystery in most cases, leaked trailers have served as inspiration for a multitude of fan art. Specialized portals such as Pokeos have compiled detailed descriptions from insiders and leakers about the possible changes to each Pokémon, which has allowed fans to anticipate what your favorite team could look like with these new shapes.
The return of Mega Evolution will not only influence the aesthetics of combat, but will also opens the door to new strategic combinations for competitive play. This renewed approach seeks to provide variety and tactical depth, as well as giving greater prominence to Pokémon that, until now, haven't had access to this kind of temporary power.
Beyond the purely visual, the community hopes that the balance in battles is maintained to avoid imbalances, and the inclusion of the mischievous mega evolutions contributes to a more dynamic experience both in story mode and in confrontations between players.