Nintendo’s long-awaited Pokémon Legends Z-A sequel is reportedly playing it safe by adding no new Pokémon. This may come as both a shock and disappointment to fans waiting to see what new species were going to be added to the ever-growing Pokédex.
Pokémon Legends Z-A is the next Pokémon title in the tall grass. It’s been a while since Scarlet and Violet, so it feels like the right time for fresh blood. It’s an ironic sentiment, as a leak has outed a lack of new Pokémon in the upcoming sequel to Pokémon Legends Arceus.
While nothing is official with leaks or rumors, the source is very reliable, and it’s looking like a quiet one on the incomings front.
Pokémon Legends Z-A Sticking to Current Pokédex
Reliable and regular Pokémon leaker Centro Leaks is back at it again. In a March 25 message on their X page, they said: “Pokémon Legends Z-A will not introduce any new Pokémon species.”
With 1,025 Pokémon registered in the total Pokédex, everyone was waiting with bated breath to see who Z-A would add. The news feels out of left field, more so when you consider that Legends Arceus at least added seven fresh-faced Pokémon, with an additional two variations on top of these.
Alas, it isn’t to be for Pokémon Legends Z-A. It appears the RPG will use a mix of Mon from the previous several generations. There could always be a surprise or two, so we won’t count our chickens just yet.
Pokémon Legends Z-A will not introduce any new Pokémon species.
Either way, it’s not all doom and Gloom, though. The return of Mega Evolutions is part of the recent Pokémon Legends Z-A leaks. If this news isn’t enough for you, check this out: A total of 27 brand-new Mega Evolutions will appear in Legends Z-A!
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I really thought Pokémon Legends Z-A would drop at least a few new Pokémon. Like come on, we’ve been waiting ages, and now they’re saying nothing new’s coming?