What to know

  • Pokémon Legends: Z-A is an action role-playing game set in the Kalos region, specifically in Lumiose City, focusing on urban redevelopment with Pokémon and humans living together.
  • The game was released globally on October 16, 2025, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with midnight launches in various time zones.
  • The Pokédex includes over 230 Pokémon, mixing iconic starters like Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile, plus many others capable of Mega Evolution.
  • Mewtwo is included but only accessible via special Mystery Gift events, alongside its Mega Evolutions, which require obtaining Mewtwonite X and Y.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A was officially released on October 16, 2025, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. It is set exclusively in Lumiose City in the Kalos region, revisiting locations familiar to fans of Pokémon X and Y. The game blends RPG storytelling with real-time action combat, offering a unique gameplay experience within a bustling city environment undergoing redevelopment to harmonize the lives of people and Pokémon.

How to obtain Mewtwo and details on leaks

Mewtwo is present in Pokémon Legends: Z-A but cannot be found in the wild or through typical in-game routes. Instead, Mewtwo will be available through special events distributed via the game's online Mystery Gift system, a method confirmed by dataminers and leaks. Alongside Mewtwo, the Mythical Pokémon Diancie will be available similarly.

To unlock Mega Mewtwo forms (Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y), players must obtain the corresponding Mega Stones through these special events. Leaked game files hint at Mewtwo being linked to Lysandre Labs and Diancie to a character named Mimi, indicating future story or event content tied to their acquisition.

The game features over 230 Pokémon, many with Mega Evolutions, including the newly introduced Mega Dragonite. Mewtwo is included but can only be obtained via special event distributions and Mystery Gifts. This urban setting and fresh gameplay style offer a new, exciting Pokémon experience for a huge player base.