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Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Launches With Real‑Time Battles and Ranked Mega Rewards

Season 1 of Ranked play grants Greninjite to qualified players through online rank rewards.

Overview

  • Pokémon Legends: Z‑A is now available worldwide on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, shifting the series to a single Lumiose City setting with real‑time combat.
  • Early reviews and hands‑on coverage highlight smoother visuals and performance on Switch 2, with outlets noting the original Switch version’s performance remains under watch.
  • Online features unlock after roughly 1.5 hours of story progress, opening Link Play for Ranked Battles, Private Battles, and Link Trade.
  • Mega Evolution returns, with certain Mega Stones distributed through online Ranked seasons; Mega Greninja’s alleged base stats are circulating from leaks and remain unverified.
  • Datamined findings point to Mewtwo and Diancie being distributed through future Mystery Gift events, and official materials flag Pokémon HOME support planned for 2026.