Through leaks regardingPokémon Legends: Z-A, familiar Pokémon are slotted to return in the upcoming revisit to the Kalos region. Recently, Game Freak’s servers were hacked, revealing a lot about past and futurePokémongames. Alongside plenty of leaks of past games' concept art, beta versions, and prototypes cameinformation about the highly anticipatedLegends: Z-Agame. With the biggest question about any upcomingPokémongame being what Pokémon will be included, this leak provided some more insight into the possibilities. Alongside the officially released teaser for the game, these leaks suggest the roster of Pokémon returning to Kalos is promising.
Everything is not certain with gaming leaks until developers officially confirm the information, sothesePokémonleaks are not set in stone forLegends: Z-A. With findings like the mentions of Pokémon’s names strung into leaked lines of code, it is not fixed that leaked or suspected Pokémon are sure to appear in the final release. They may be present for testing purposes or could be later scrapped as development goes on beforeZ-A’s official release in 2025, so fans are not promised any absolutes regarding leaked Pokémon.
Stunfisk Is A Pokémon Set To Return In The Kalos Region
One Pokémon With Two Regional Forms Might Gain Another For Z-A
Leaked to return inLegends: Z-Ais a Pokémon first introduced in the Unova region fromPokémon Black and White. Stunfisk is one Pokémon that was revealed in the leaks with no further information about it. This is a surprising and simple addition, as Stunfisk has recently been brought back with a new Galarian form in theSword and Shieldgames.It is also the only Pokémon leaked so far that is not a Legendary or Mythical Pokémon, and it is unknown if there is a possibility of it gaining a Mega Evolution in the game.
Three Most Likely Starters For Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Pokémon Legends: Z-A starters likely won’t be from the Kalos region, but will probably be pulled from existing Pokémon with French inspirations.
It is also unclear if Stunfisk will be getting a new Kalos regional formor will just be returning in its original Unova form for theLegends: Z-APokédex. Regional variants were first introduced in the Generation 7 and there are currently no Pokémon that have more than two different regional forms. If Stunfisk does return with a Kalos form for the upcoming game, it will become the only Pokémon to have three different regional variants.
Mega Zeraora Leaked To Debut In Legends Z-A
Mythical Pokémon From Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon To Gain Evolution
The return to the Kalos region implies the return of Mega Evolutions and one Mythical Pokémon was leaked to become one.The Electric-type Pokémon Zeraora was leaked to be getting a Mega Evolutionfor the nextLegendsgame. The only other Mythical Pokémon that currently has a Mega Evolution form is Diancie seen inOmega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire,so Zeraora would become the second mythical to obtain one if the leaked information stays true upon release.
The last time Zeraora was seen in a mainPokémongame was through the Max Raid event withPokémon Home, where trainersreceived a shiny Zeraorafor theirSword and Shieldgame as a reward for one million players defeating a Gigantamax Zeraora. This event was in 2020, so the Pokémon will be returning five years later in the release ofLegends: Z-A. There is also the possibility for it to join a roster of existing Mythical Pokémon for the game, asLegends: Arceusincluded Mythical Pokémon like Darkrai, Shaymin, Manaphy, and Phione.
Mega Zygarde Set To Become Newest Legendary Mega Evolution
One Legendary From The Kalos Trio May Return Thus Far
Another leaked Pokémon regarding Mega Evolutions is one ofX and Y’s Legendaries. Zygrade, the third in the trio of Kalos' Legendary Pokémon, is a highlight of the Pokémon that might be included inLegends: Z-A. It is pretty feasible that this leak will be an element that might stick for the official release since Zygrade is the Pokémon implied by the “Z” inLegends: Z-A, like Xerneas and Yveltal forPokémon X and Y.The legendary is an important figure in the story of the Kalos region, soits return to the mainline games is highly likely.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Can Finally Fix Legends: Arceus' Biggest Mistake
For all its merits, Pokémon Legends: Arceus fails in one crucial category. Pokémon Legends: Z-A is perfectly poised to fix that mistake.
Zygrade is a great candidatePokémon that deserves a Mega Evolution inLegends: Z-A. It is a Pokémon seen in many forms throughout the games, and introducing a new one in a Mega Evolution would be unsurprising, but fitting.It is unclear which form Zygrade will Mega Evolve fromand whether it will evolve from only one form or have multiple Mega forms for each of its originals. There is a little more information regarding the Pokémon from these leaks, with mentions of it making an anime return being planned for the future.
The massive Pokémon leak provided little information on exactly what Pokémon are going to be included inPokémonLegends: Z-A, but this leaves room for fans to speculate until its release in 2025. With the return of Mega Evolutions and revisiting the Kalos region, the game is sure to bring many more familiar Pokémon for trainers to meet and befriend in Lumiose City. Even if leaks are not set in stone and things may change as development goes on, there’s still plenty of excitement from hearing about the supposed new versions of already iconic Pokémon.
