Pokémon Presents: New Pokémon Legends: Z-A Story Details Dropped

Team MZ! Day and night exploration! More!

By Robert Marrujo. Posted 07/24/2025 23:05 Comment on this     ShareThis

Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be hitting Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, 2025. That’s only a few months away but up until yesterday, fans had no idea what to expect from the story of the upcoming game. Well, thankfully during the Pokémon Presents showcase fans were able to get a much more solid understanding of what is to come. Take a look:

Let’s get into the nitty gritty:

  • Team MZ: Either Urbain or Taunie will welcome players to Team MZ upon arrival to Lumiose City. The team’s goal is to protect Lumiose and is comprised of an eclectic mix of characters, inluding Naveen the budding fashion designer and Lida who dreams of becoming a dancer.
  • Day Exploration: Trainers can explore the city and find Pokémon in wild zones, where strong wild Pokémon dubbed alpha Pokémon can be encountered. These Pokémon are larger, have glowing red eyes, and are very powerful and tricky to catch.
  • Night Exploration: At night, Trainers can compete in the Z-A Royale and try to climb the ranks. As players progress, competing Trainers become more and more challenging. One Trainer players will come across is Corbeau, the boss of the Rust Syndicate.
  • Rogue Mega Evolution: Wild Pokémon are mysteriously Mega Evolving and causing mayhem all through Lumiose City; help battle and calm these Pokémon alongside Team MZ to obtain Mega Stones.
  • Newly Discovered Mega-Evolved Pokémon: Mega Dragonite, with unique Dragonair-like features and enhanced speed and range in flight, is a newly revealed Mega-Evolved Pokémon.

Here’s a bit more from The Pokémon Company about what to expect:

Emma is a detective who asks the player to track down missing Pokémon, locate missing items, and occasionally take part in Pokémon battles. Trainers can also assist Mable, the acting director of the Pokémon Research Lab, who analyses Pokémon and the reasons behind their growing populations. In return, players can receive TMs and other rewards for their help.

As ever, there are incentives for those who pre-order, including things like extra Poké Balls and more. Are you feeling excited for Pokémon Legends Z-A? Will you be buying it at launch? Share with us in the comments and on social media!

Source: Pokémon Presents Showcase 07.22.25

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