Pokémon Legends: Z-A has a lot to live up to. The Pokémon Legends series began in 2022 with . In that game, you were transported to the Sinnoh region's feudal past and encountered primitive Pokémon. The medieval setting gave the game a unique aesthetic reminiscent of , albeit with much lower-budget graphics and poor technical performance.

With Pokémon X and Pokémon Y came Mega Evolutions — a battle mechanic that temporarily boosts a Pokémon’s power in different ways. It hasn’t been a feature in Pokémon games for a couple generations, but Mega Evolutions will indeed return in 2025 with Pokémon Legends: Z-A,

Every Pokemon game has its own battle gimmick, something that makes it unique. Here's how Pokemon Legends: Z-A can shake up Kalos' old mechanic.