It’s been over a year since Game Freak announced the existence ofPokemon Legends: Z-A, the follow-up spin-off title to 2022’sPokemon Legends: Arceus. Rather than exploring the past of a previous region,Pokemon Legends: Z-Atakes place after the events ofPokemon X & Y, all within the confines of Lumiose City as the Kalos region landmark is under renovations.
Although its title suggests the major presence of one particular rare Pokemon, excited fans may be wondering which other Legendaries will make an appearance in this upcoming game. Based on the Legendary Pokemon available inLegends: Arceus, as well as returning features like Mega Evolution, these 10 Legendary Pokemon are likely to appear in the game when it drops in October.
10Mewtwo
The First Mega Revealed Is Bound To Return
Mewtwo is perhaps the most iconic Legendary Pokemon out there, but it also holds a special significance to the Kalos region. Particularly, Mega Mewtwo Y was the first Mega Evolution revealed prior to the release ofPokemon X & Y, with many fans speculating it was at first the long-rumored “Mewthree” before the battle mechanic was introduced as the sixth Gen’s central gimmick.
InX & Y, there were two Mewtwo Mega Evolutions obtainable in either version, and Mewtwo itself was able to be caught in the Unknown Dungeon near Pokemon Village after players enter the Hall of Fame. Given thatMega Evolution is already confirmed to returninPokemon Legends: Z-A, it makes sense that this iconic Mega Evolving Pokemon will be a reward for players who complete its main story.
9Legendary Birds
Kanto’s Legendary Trio Roamed Kalos
Aside from Mewtwo, the only other non-Gen 6 Legendary Pokemon who were available to catch inPokemon X & Y,without transferring them over from previous titles, were the original trio from the first generation: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. Once players defeat the Elite Four inX & Y, they’re able to find the three birds roaming the Kalos region, but can only catch one depending on their starter.
Since Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile are confirmed to be the starter Pokemon ofLegends: Z-A, perhaps this Legendary Trio will once again roam Lumiose City to be caught by players depending on their choice of starter.Roaming Legendaries from other generationswere already featured inLegends: Arceus, with Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus, and the new Enamorus all catchable in Hisui.
8Latias & Latios
Two Legendaries That Are Easy To Confuse With Each Other
Latias and Latios as a Legendary duo from the third generation gamesPokemon Ruby & Sapphire, but they also have a special connection with the sixth generation. Namely,X & Ywere followed up with the third gen remakesPokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, in which Mega Evolution returned, featuring purple re-colorings of the traditionally blue and red Legendary Pokemon.
It’s yet to be properly confirmed if every single Mega Evolution will re-appear inLegends: Z-A, but some Megas that debuted inOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, such as Mega Altaria, are already confirmed for the new Switch title. If they are, watch out, because we have a feeling that these super-powered Dragon/Psychic-types will be incredibly viable in the next Pokemon metagame.
7Rayquaza
The Alpha Of The Mega Evolutions
Speaking ofOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, competitive fans would be extremely disappointed ifPokemon Legends: Z-Aexcludesone of the strongest Pokemon to ever exist. Rayquaza is the notable mascot Legendary forPokemon Emerald, but it made a big appearance in the Gen 3 remakes gaining a Mega Rayquaza form, with absolutely busted stats including 180 Attack AND Special Attack.
Additionally, Rayquaza’s still capable of learning Dragon Ascent in the series even after its introduction in the sixth generation games. Even its green coloring is similar enough to Zygarde to make its inclusion inLegends: Z-Aa no-brainer, but it might be quite the difficult catch for players. Best be saving that Master Ball for this Pokemon, assuming you haven’t already used it on Mewtwo!
6Xerneas
X Marks The First Fairy-Type Legendary
Now for the obvious inclusions. Even thoughPokemon Legends: Z-Aalludes toa different Kalos region Legendaryin its title, there’s a good chance that players will be given to option to catch Xerneas, the mascot Legendary forPokemon X. As the first Fairy-type Legendary, Xerneas is beloved by lots of competitive fans, and its inclusion in the new game seems like a no-brainer.
What awaits to be seen is if Xerneas will be the recipient of a new form in this game. Dialga and Palkia were both given “Origin Formes” inPokemon Legends: Arceusto correspond with Giratina’s own Origin Forme, so perhaps Xerneas will have its own 10%, 50%, and 100% forms as well? Or, to make things easier, might as well just give it a Mega Evolution.
5Yveltal
There’s No Reason “Y” It Shouldn’t Appear
There’s no way one mascot Legendary fromPokemon X & Ywould appear inPokemon Legends: Z-Aand the other wouldn’t. Yveltal is the “Y” counterpart to Xerneas' “X,” a Dark/Flying-type that is denoted as a destroyer of worlds. It’s the most blatantly threatening of the two Gen 6 mascot legendaries, but the choice to catch it will likely be left up to the player’s own discretion.
Certainly, there will be a lot of reasons on its own to choose Yveltal over Xerneas, though many players may prefer the more unique solo Fairy-type Legendary. Nevertheless, a new form like a Mega Evolution or Origin Forme could give Yveltal the edge over this life-bringing Legendary counterpart, though both of them will probably still pale in comparison to the third Pokemon in their trio.
4Zygarde
From Z To A, Indeed
No need to fret, Zygarde fans.Pokemon Legends: Z-Ais thePokemon Zyou wanted all along. Although Zygarde has been given a lot of special treatment in the franchise, as its weaker and more powerful forms (Zygarde Core, Zygarde 10%, and Zygarde 100%) reappeared inPokemon Sun & Moon, a whole generation after the original release ofPokemon X & Y.
Since its 10% Forme has already shown up in trailers forLegends: Z-A, it’s safe to say Zygarde is the one legendary fans can be assured they can catch in the new game. The only thing that remains to be seen is whether Zygarde 100% is as far as the Legendary Pokemon can go.Perhaps there’s a Mega Evolution on the horizonfor the Dragon/Ground-type?
3Diancie
This Mythical Mega Is Kalos Royalty
Diancie has all the makings of a Legendary Pokemon who isdefinitelygoing to be inPokemon Legends: Z-A. I know what you’re thinking: isn’t Diancie a Mythical Pokemon? Yes, it is, but its status as a Mythical Pokemon ismainly due to its exclusivity as an Event Pokemonin the sixth generation games. However, it’s obtaining inLegends: Z-Amight be a lot simpler forPokemonfanatics.
For starters, the Mythical Pokemon ofLegends Z-ADarkrai and Shaymin were much easier to obtain, as players simply needed save data for otherPokemontitles on the Nintendo Switch. Perhaps it’ll be a similar situation for Diancie, who, we should point out, also has a Mega Evolution and is closely connected with a common Gen 6 Rock-type: Carbink.
2Hoopa
There’s Lots To Uncover About Hoopa
Another Mythical Pokemon from the sixth generation, Hoopa is a pretty interesting Pokemon that has yet to be explored fully. It’s a Psychic/Ghost-type Pokemon that makes portals out of hoops, but with the use of the Prison Bottle item, Hoopa Confined transforms into the Psychic/Dark-type Hoopa Unbound, as sort of a natural but way-too-extreme Mega Evolution.
Given it was only an Event Pokemon in the sixth generation games, there’s a lot of lore to Hoopa that could be expanded upon inPokemon Legends Z-A. It’s worth pointing out even that there’s a clear physical resemblance between Hoopa Unbound and Zygarde’s 100% forme, so maybe these two Pokemon are more connected than fans have realized?
1Volcanion
A Unique Typing Deserves Unique Treatment
Volcanion is, at the moment,theonlyFire/Water-type Pokemon, as a Mythical Pokemon said to live in mountains powered by steam. While its inclusion inPokemon Legends: Z-Ahas yet to be confirmed, givenLegends: Arceus’track record with Mythical Pokemon, it’s a likely inclusion in the upcoming game in either the base version or via an update/downloadable content.
Particularly, it can be easy to see Volcanion being relevant to the remodeling of Lumiose City. If the Kalos region needs a Legendary Pokemon capable of helping fuel their biggest city through hydro power, we can’t think of a better Pokemon for the job than Volcanion. It remains to be seen if any of these Legendaries will be catchable inLegends: Z-A, but we have a feeling fans will be very satisfied.
