Fan-Favorite Pokémon Gets Surprise Second Mega Evolution
▼ Summary
– Pokémon Legends: Z-A has revealed a new Mega Evolution called Mega Lucario Z, which is a secondary Mega path for a species that already had one.
– The game’s developer hints that other existing Mega Pokémon may also receive new alternate “Z” Mega Evolutions in the future.
– Mega Lucario Z is part of the upcoming paid DLC, Mega Dimension, which launches on December 10 and includes other new Mega designs.
– A new side mission is now available for all game owners, leading to an encounter with Mewtwo and allowing it to Mega Evolve.
– The game sold 5.8 million copies in its opening week, making it the franchise’s fifth best-selling title in terms of first-week sales.
A fresh trailer for Pokémon Legends: Z-A has unveiled a completely unexpected development: a second Mega Evolution for the widely popular Lucario. This new form, dubbed Mega Lucario Z, represents the first instance in the game where a species with an existing Mega Evolution receives an alternate path. The revelation immediately sparks speculation about which other Mega-capable Pokémon might receive similar “Z” variant treatments in the future, a possibility previously hinted at through data mining efforts.
The official description details a creature designed for overwhelming offensive pressure. Its elongated head and waist fur, combined with a distinctive fan-shaped tail, are said to obscure its movements, visually confusing opponents in close quarters. Key areas like the backs of its hands and shins have been fortified with steel-type energy, allowing Mega Lucario Z to concentrate immense force into precisely hardened points for devastating strikes. This new class of “Z” Mega Evolutions is noted for a unique mechanical twist: they require less time to execute moves but deplete their Mega Power reserve more rapidly as a trade-off.
This powerful new form is part of the forthcoming Mega Dimension downloadable content, a paid expansion launching on December 10th. The DLC introduces a growing roster of Mega Evolutions, headlined by two distinct Mega Raichu designs and includes Mega Zeraora, though obtaining the latter is described as a notably challenging task. Separately, a new side mission is now available to all players through the Mystery Gift function, culminating in an encounter with the legendary Mewtwo and the ability to utilize its existing Mega Mewtwo X and Y forms.
The game itself, which transitioned the series into a real-time action combat system, earned an 8/10 score in IGN’s review, praised for its engaging setting, narrative, and successful battle overhaul. In terms of commercial performance, the title sold approximately 5.8 million copies in its first week, making it the franchise’s fifth best-selling launch. This opening outperformed predecessors like Pokémon X and Y but did not reach the heights of more recent entries like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Sales analysis suggests some player hesitancy may be linked to the significant shift in battle mechanics or general caution following previous game launches.
(Source: IGN)
