Overview
- The Pokémon Company released a horror-themed trailer titled "The Case of the Sweet Scent Incident" that officially unveils Mega Victreebel, corroborating earlier leaks.
- Official materials state it retains Grass/Poison typing and holds so much sweet-smelling acid it can melt steel, with vines cinching its neck to contain overflow.
- Mega Victreebel joins the previously announced Mega Dragonite as Legends: Z-A brings back in-battle Mega Evolution to the main series.
- The game launches October 16, 2025 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with an optional upgrade pack for Switch buyers and performance and resolution enhancements on Switch 2.
- Recent updates also highlighted multiplayer features, including the Z-A Battle Club four-player mode and Mega Rogue encounters featuring giant Mega-evolved Pokémon.