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, Pokémon and trainers move in real time in battle. In battle, Pokémon and trainers move together, with Pokémon unleashing moves under the trainer's command. In addition to type compatibility, new gameplay elements have been added, such as Pokémon switching, move selection timing, move reach, and launch speed, allowing you to enjoy Pokémon battles like never before. ▼Mega Evolution: The key to this game In Miare City, you will often see "Mega Evolution," an evolution that goes beyond evolution. Some Pokémon can "Mega Evolution," temporarily releasing their hidden power and achieving a power-up that exceeds that of normal evolution. How you use this "Mega Evolution" is also a key factor in the battle.
[Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Features] An improved frame rate makes movement smoother, and higher resolution makes graphics clearer, allowing you to enjoy your adventure in Miare City even more comfortably.