Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Visit Lumiose City

The story is set in Lumiose City, where an urban redevelopment plan is underway to shape the city into a place that belongs to both people and Pokémon. Compared to Lumiose City as it appeared in the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games, released in 2013, more greenery now adorns the city, alongside facilities with a cutting-edge feel.

In Lumiose City, spaces frequented by people—such as shopping arcades, cafés, and restaurants—coexist with more natural areas, such as waterfronts and verdant parks. At the center of Lumiose stands Prism Tower, the very symbol of the city.

The Story Begins with a Sightseeing Trip to Lumiose City...

While visiting Lumiose City during your travels, you’ll come to stay in an old hotel named Hotel Z. This hotel will serve as your base as you and the new friends you’ll meet in Lumiose tackle all sorts of incidents that will occur in the city.

Wild Zones: Habitats for Wild Pokémon

As part of Lumiose’s urban redevelopment plan, driven by a large corporation called Quasartico Inc., the city has been outfitted with “wild zones” in an effort to help humans and Pokémon share the city. These areas are constructed using cutting-edge technology to give Pokémon places to live. Within wild zones, you can battle Pokémon and catch them by throwing Poké Balls.

Make Pokémon Your Allies

You can catch wild Pokémon living in wild zones or out and about in Lumiose City by aiming a Poké Ball at them and letting it fly. If the Pokémon doesn’t pop back out of the ball, you’ve successfully caught it!

Some Pokémon will flee immediately if they spot you, so hide out of sight or approach from behind to make yourself harder to notice. You can also battle Pokémon to lower their HP, making them easier to catch.

A Pokémon Series First: Pokémon and Trainers Take Action in Real Time During Battle

In previous titles in the Pokémon video game series, Pokémon took action once per turn. In Pokémon Legends: Z‑A, Trainers and their Pokémon will move around in real time during battles, and Pokémon will unleash their moves when their Trainers command them to.

In addition to type matchups, there will be new gameplay mechanics to consider, such as the precise timing for swapping out your Pokémon or using moves, the different lengths of time moves will take to launch, and how big an area the moves will impact. This unprecedented style of Pokémon battling is one of the most thrilling parts of this title.

Pokémon and Trainers

Your Character

After arriving in Lumiose for some sightseeing, you’ll make new friends and tackle all sorts of incidents in the city.

Introducing the First Partner Pokémon

After arriving in Lumiose, certain events will lead you to befriending a Pokémon that will become your adventuring partner, thus beginning your journey as a Pokémon Trainer. Which Pokémon will you set off on your adventure with: Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile?

Chikorita

Category
Leaf Pokémon
Type
Grass
Height
2'11"
Weight
14.1 lbs.

The Leaf on Its Head Has a Variety of Uses

Chikorita can use the large leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity of its surroundings. It will also use this leaf to seek out warm places, since it loves sunbathing.

Lightening the Mood, Even When the Mood Is Hostile

Chikorita has a gentle personality. While at first it may wave its leaf around fiercely to keep its opponent at bay, a sweet fragrance wafts from the leaf, which will calm both battling Pokémon and create a cozy, friendly atmosphere in the end.

Tepig

Category
Fire Pig Pokémon
Type
Fire
Height
1'8"
Weight
21.8 lbs.

A Ravenous Glutton

Tepig uses its excellent sense of smell to find food. It loves to roast and eat Berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp, rendering them inedible.

Springing Around While Launching Fireballs

Tepig is nimbler than it looks. It uses its speed to confound enemies, dodging their attacks with agility and rapidly launching fireballs from both nostrils. When it catches a cold, its fire becomes pitch-black smoke instead.

Totodile

Category
Big Jaw Pokémon
Type
Water
Height
2'
Weight
20.9 lbs.

A Rowdy Pokémon That Bites Everything

Totodile is small, but it has a rough and tough personality. It won’t hesitate to take a bite out of anything that moves within its sight. Its powerful, well-developed jaws are capable of crushing anything.

Even Its Trainer Must Watch Out

Because Totodile will bite indiscriminately, even its Trainer must be careful. While Totodile may think it’s playfully nipping, its bite has enough power to cause serious injury. Make sure not to inadvertently turn your back to it!

Meet People and Pokémon in Lumiose City

Urbain / Taunie

You’ll make a friend who lives and works at Hotel Z, supporting the owner however they can. They may come on strong at times, but they like helping people and Pokémon. They’re quite skilled at Pokémon battles too.

The appearance you choose at the beginning of the game will determine whether Urbain or Taunie will appear.

AZ

AZ is a man who stands over nine feet tall. He’s the owner of Hotel Z and claims to be three thousand years old. He quietly harbors a strong determination and will.

Eternal Flower Floette

This unusual Floette looks different from other members of her species and holds a black flower. She’s also said to have lived for three thousand years. She always accompanies AZ.

Jett

Jett is the CEO of Quasartico Inc., a large corporation driving Lumiose’s urban redevelopment plan with the aim of shaping the city into one that belongs to both people and Pokémon. It seems she hopes to deepen the bonds between Pokémon and people.

Vinnie

Vinnie is a large man who wears sunglasses. He works at Quasartico as Jett’s secretary. He always seems busy and has a reputation for being a fast worker.

The Legendary Pokémon Zygarde

Zygarde is made up of a multitude of cell-like components, and it changes form depending on how many of these components have gathered together. Its brain is made up of the few existing Zygarde Cores, while the rest of its body is comprised of Zygarde Cells, which are far more plentiful. It seems to have taken a special interest in you... What could its connection to this story be?

10% Forme

Category
Order Pokémon
Type
Dragon/Ground
Height
3'11"
Weight
73.9 lbs.

This is Zygarde’s form when about 10 percent of its cells have gathered. It has sharp fangs and runs across the land at speeds greater than 60 miles per hour. When Zygarde needs to fight, its Cores call for the Cells scattered across the land to gather, and then Zygarde transforms into this form.

50% Forme

Category
Order Pokémon
Type
Dragon/Ground
Height
16'5"
Weight
672.4 lbs.

This is Zygarde’s form when about half its cells have gathered. It serves as the protector of the ecosystems that Pokémon live in, monitoring them to detect any abnormalities. It can change into an even more powerful form when battling those who threaten these ecosystems.

Complete Forme

Category
Order Pokémon
Type
Dragon/Ground
Height
14'9"
Weight
1,344.8 lbs.

This is Zygarde’s form when it’s at 100 percent. It uses its overwhelming power to suppress those who endanger the ecosystem. From the orifice on its chest, it radiates high-powered energy that can eliminate everything. Its four wings and its tail can freely change shape to play a variety of roles.

The Power of Mega Evolution

In Lumiose City, you’ll sometimes see Pokémon undergo Mega Evolution—a kind of Evolution that transcends standard Evolution. Effectively using Mega Evolution will likely be your key to victory in Pokémon battles.

Mega Evolution Can Turn the Tide of Battle—But What Is It?

Mega Evolution goes beyond the limits of regular Evolution. Only certain Pokémon can Mega Evolve. Doing so imparts power greater than regular Evolution by temporarily unleashing the energy hidden within the Pokémon. Pokémon change their appearance when they Mega Evolve, and certain Pokémon may even change types.

When Trainers have a strong bond with their Pokémon, a Key Stone worn by the Trainer resonates with a Mega Stone held by their Pokémon, allowing Mega Evolution to take place. Eventually, you’ll wear a Mega Ring with a Key Stone embedded in it. Other Trainers may wear their Key Stones in different ways.