Pokemon Legends: Z-A ‘Z-A Royal’ trailer, details, and screenshots

Publisher The Pokemon Company and developer Game Freak have released new footage, information, and screenshots for Pokemon Legends: Z-A introducing the high-stakes Z-A Royale competition.

Here are the details:

When night falls in Lumiose City, a battle zone with red borders made from cutting-edge holographic technology will appear somewhere within the city. Trainers compete in these battle zones from dusk until dawn as part of the Z-A Royale, a fierce competition where participants start at Rank Z and battle their way to Rank A. Only the strongest will claim the top rank, and those who reach Rank A may even have one in-game wish granted. As players navigate the competition, they’ll encounter other competitors and friends who will test their skills, like either Urbain or Taunie.

During the day, Trainers can explore wild zones to catch and train Pokémon in preparation for upcoming battles at night. When the battle zone becomes active, timing and strategy are key as landing a surprise attack can provide a critical advantage and escaping higher-ranked opponents may sometimes be necessary. To succeed in the Z-A Royale, players must make the most of both day and night, strengthening their teams for any challenges that await in Lumiose City.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A is due out for Switch in late 2025.

Watch the trailer below. View the screenshots at the gallery.

Nintendo Direct: March 27, 2025

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