LEGENDS Pokémon Z-A (Switch)

A new story set in Miare City, where urban redevelopment is underway. ▼The setting for the adventure: Miare City The setting for the adventure is Miare City, a large city in the Kalos region that also appeared in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. The city is undergoing urban redevelopment plans aimed at the coexistence of humans and Pokémon, and wild Pokémon live in the Wild Zone, a zone developed using the latest technology. The protagonist, visiting Miare City for sightseeing, chooses one of Chikorita, Pokabu, or Waninoko as his partner, and together with his friends, he takes on various events and incidents that occur in the city. ▼ Challenge the "ZA Royale" at night At night, an area surrounded by a red hologram called the "Battle Zone" appears in the city. There, from sunset until dawn, the "ZA Royale" takes place every day, where trainers compete in fierce Pokémon battles. Participants are given a "rank" ranging from Z to A, and everyone starts at Z rank. If you reach A rank, you are given the title and honor of being the strongest, and it is said that you can have one wish granted. ▼ A first in the series, real-time battles between Pokémon and trainers In battle, Pokémon and trainers move together, with the Pokémon unleashing moves at the trainer's command. In addition to type compatibility, new gameplay elements such as Pokémon switching, timing of move selection, the reach of moves, and the speed at which they can be unleashed allow for a Pokémon battle like never before. ▼Mega Evolution: The key to this game In Miare City, you will often see evolution beyond evolution, known as Mega Evolution. Some Pokémon can Mega Evolve, temporarily releasing their hidden power and becoming more powerful than normal evolution. How you use this Mega Evolution is also a key factor in the game.