The Pokemon franchise continues to expand with the highly anticipated Mega Evolution DLC for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, available now on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and as part of the new Mega Dimension DLC.
Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, Pokemon Legends: Z-A builds upon the innovative mechanics introduced in previous entries, bringing trainers a new set of challenges and rewards—and with this latest downloadable content, a fresh wave of Mega Evolutions. Since its launch, Pokemon Legends: Z-A has stood out for its reimagined approach to classic Pokemon gameplay, and with the arrival of the Mega Evolution DLC, new and returning trainers alike are eager to discover and unlock all the additional Mega Evolutions the expansion brings.
The DLC introduces a range of Mega Evolutions, each available through different in-game methods, ensuring continuous engagement for players across story progression, sidequests, post-game content, and time-limited events. Game Freak has structured the Mega Evolution unlock process to encourage exploration and mastery of Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s various systems.
According to official information released alongside the update, several Mega Evolutions are made accessible simply by progressing through the main storyline.
These include Absol, Staraptor, Tatsugiri, Meowstic, Heatran, and Darkrai, which will become available just by advancing through key story milestones. Trainers looking to expand their Mega Evolution portfolio further will find additional transformations by completing early-game sidequests.
Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, and Crabominable are unlocked through these special missions.
For those seeking rare encounters, a selection of Mega Evolutions is tucked away within the game’s Hyperspace Portals, offering opportunities to obtain Scovillain, Chimecho, Golisopod, Glimmora, and Golurk through random exploration events. After finishing the main narrative, post-game challenges open up with exclusive Mega Evolutions, rewarding dedicated players with Lucario Z, Magearna, and Zeraora.
Game Freak has also confirmed that certain Mega Evolutions—specifically Baxcalibur and Garchomp Z—will only be available through future timed events, ensuring ongoing support and community interest for Pokemon Legends: Z-A. The complete breakdown of new Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Evolution DLC is as follows: Main Story Progression: - Absol - Staraptor - Tatsugiri - Meowstic - Heatran - Darkrai Sidequests (Early Game): - Mega Raichu X - Mega Raichu Y - Crabominable Random Hyperspace Portals: - Scovillain - Chimecho - Golisopod - Glimmora - Golurk Post-Game Content: - Lucario Z - Magearna - Zeraora Future Events Only: - Baxcalibur - Garchomp Z Game Freak encourages trainers seeking Mega Raichu X and Y to consult dedicated guides for step-by-step instructions.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A, including the Mega Dimension DLC, is now available worldwide via Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with all new Mega Evolutions already igniting excitement throughout the global Pokemon community.
Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, Pokemon Legends: Z-A builds upon the innovative mechanics introduced in previous entries, bringing trainers a new set of challenges and rewards—and with this latest downloadable content, a fresh wave of Mega Evolutions. Since its launch, Pokemon Legends: Z-A has stood out for its reimagined approach to classic Pokemon gameplay, and with the arrival of the Mega Evolution DLC, new and returning trainers alike are eager to discover and unlock all the additional Mega Evolutions the expansion brings.
The DLC introduces a range of Mega Evolutions, each available through different in-game methods, ensuring continuous engagement for players across story progression, sidequests, post-game content, and time-limited events. Game Freak has structured the Mega Evolution unlock process to encourage exploration and mastery of Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s various systems.
According to official information released alongside the update, several Mega Evolutions are made accessible simply by progressing through the main storyline.
These include Absol, Staraptor, Tatsugiri, Meowstic, Heatran, and Darkrai, which will become available just by advancing through key story milestones. Trainers looking to expand their Mega Evolution portfolio further will find additional transformations by completing early-game sidequests.
Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, and Crabominable are unlocked through these special missions.
For those seeking rare encounters, a selection of Mega Evolutions is tucked away within the game’s Hyperspace Portals, offering opportunities to obtain Scovillain, Chimecho, Golisopod, Glimmora, and Golurk through random exploration events. After finishing the main narrative, post-game challenges open up with exclusive Mega Evolutions, rewarding dedicated players with Lucario Z, Magearna, and Zeraora.
Game Freak has also confirmed that certain Mega Evolutions—specifically Baxcalibur and Garchomp Z—will only be available through future timed events, ensuring ongoing support and community interest for Pokemon Legends: Z-A. The complete breakdown of new Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Evolution DLC is as follows: Main Story Progression: - Absol - Staraptor - Tatsugiri - Meowstic - Heatran - Darkrai Sidequests (Early Game): - Mega Raichu X - Mega Raichu Y - Crabominable Random Hyperspace Portals: - Scovillain - Chimecho - Golisopod - Glimmora - Golurk Post-Game Content: - Lucario Z - Magearna - Zeraora Future Events Only: - Baxcalibur - Garchomp Z Game Freak encourages trainers seeking Mega Raichu X and Y to consult dedicated guides for step-by-step instructions.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A, including the Mega Dimension DLC, is now available worldwide via Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with all new Mega Evolutions already igniting excitement throughout the global Pokemon community.
