“Pokemon Legends: Z-A” to Release on October 16th, “Pokemon Presents” in July, New Merchandise to Celebrate!
TPCi has announced Legends: Z-A will release on Thursday, October 16th! The box art has been revealed:
The game will release after Japan's Inferno X set featuring Mega Charizard X. I previously theorized that Japan's sets will be focusing on older, more popular Mega Evolutions until the game releases:
- June 6th: Black Bolt and White Flare featuring all 156 Unova Pokemon.
- August 1st: Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia featuring Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex.
- September 5th: Two preconstructed decks named “Starter Set Mega Gengar ex” and “Starter Set Mega Diancie ex.”
- September 26th: Inferno X featuring Mega Charizard X.
- October 16th: Legends: Z-A releases.
TPCi also announced there will be a new Pokemon Presents on Tuesday, July 22nd.
Players who purchase either the physical or digital version of the game can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by purchasing an upgrade pack. Upgrade packs will be available on Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store.
Preorders for Z-A will begin on June 5th on the Nintendo eShop. As posted a few months ago, if you preorder from the Pokemon Center next month, you will receive a random Sitting Cuties plush of Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile as a gift.
The Pokemon Center will launch Mega Evolution-themed products throughout the year as part of a larger celebration highlighting "fan-favorite" Mega-Evolved Pokemon. There will be new apparel, accessories, plush, and more.
Starting today, fans can collect giant pins featuring Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y, as well as apparel and accessories showcasing Mega Venusaur, Mega Gengar, Mega Lucario and more Mega-Evolved Pokemon.
Right now you can use code "megacardus" at checkout to get a Mega Evolution postcard pack.
Last August, the TCG schedule hinted that Z-A would not be coming in 2024, but either in summer or fall 2025. Pokemon is a transmedia franchise, so it's important to always analyze what the TCG is telling us about the games and vice-versa!
