All Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Pokemon Legends Z-A is finally live, and hype is already at an all-time high as Mega Evolutions, a fan-favorite battle gimmick first introduced in Generation VI, has returned. Legends Z-A has brought back most of the popular Mega forms, while also adding several new ones that players had long hoped for.

Officially released on October 16, 2025, and playable on both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, Pokemon Legends Z-A marks the grand return of Mega Evolution after years of absence. 48 Mega Evolutions were known before, but now 73 exist with the new additions.

Here is the full list of every Mega Evolution in Legends Z-A, both old and newly added.

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Returning Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Some returning Mega Evolutions in Legends Z-A (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The following iconic Mega Evolutions have returned in Legends Z-A:

Mega Charizard X
Mega Charizard Y
Mega Kangaskhan
Mega Gyarados
Mega Salamence
Mega Ampharos
Mega Steelix
Mega Lucario
Mega Alakazam
Mega Absol
Mega Gallade
Mega Gardevoir
Mega Scizor
Mega Sableye
Mega Altaria
Mega Pidgeot
Mega Lopunny
Mega Gengar
Mega Banette
Mega Slowbro
Mega Tyranitar
Mega Pinsir
Mega Heracross
Mega Houndoom
Mega Beedrill
Mega Audino
Mega Abomasnow
Mega Garchomp
Mega Aggron
Mega Metagross
Mega Mawile
Mega Manectric
Mega Medicham
Mega Camerupt

Also read: Complete Pokemon Legends Z-A Pokedex

New Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Legends Z-A

New Legends Z-A Mega Evolutions Pokemon (Image via The Pokemon Company)

In addition to the returning lineup, Legends Z-A will feature a new set of Mega Evolutions. Listed below are the new designs:

Mega Meganium
Mega Feraligatr
Mega Emboar
Mega Barbaracle
Mega Chandelure
Mega Clefable
Mega Dragalge
Mega Dragonite
Mega Drampa
Mega Eelektross
Mega Excadrill
Mega Falinks
Mega Floette
Mega Froslass
Mega Hawlucha
Mega Malamar
Mega Pyroar
Mega Scolipede
Mega Scrafty
Mega Skarmory
Mega Starmie
Mega Victreebel
Mega Chesnaught
Mega Delphox
Mega Greninja
Mega Zygarde
Mega Raichu X
Mega Raichu Y

Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y are particularly interesting additions as they mirror the dual evolution paths, just like Charizard and Mewtwo.

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About the author

Aashish is an esports and gaming writer at Sportskeeda, covering Pokemon, FC 24, and MMO. His educational background is in Mass Media and Music Production, but gaming always served as his favorite escape. Today, he has taken it up professionally.

A die-hard fan of the franchise, Aashish lives and breathes Pokemon. He has equal appreciation for single-player and multiplayer games. Nonetheless, if he had to recommend a game to a skeptic, it would be Guild Wars 2 due to its compelling storyline. However, if he were to go full throttle into the competitive side, Dota 2 would get his blood pumping.

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Edited by Aashish Victor