Longtime Pokemon fans will tell you that nothing beats the “gotta catch ’em all” energy that each game provides. Pokemon Legends: Z-A will have dozens of the critters to catch and raise, pulled from multiple generations from across the entire franchise. So far, the game’s menagerie looks impressive, as we’re seeing classic Pokemon like Pikachu and Dragonite sharing space with fan-favorite creatures like Umbreon, Metagross, and Espurr.
The game also sees the return of Mega Evolutions, powerful–but temporary–boosts to strength that have the potential to turn the tide of battle when used properly. We’ve compiled a list below of all the pocket monsters you can expect to run into during your trip to Lumiose City–as well as their various evolutionary forms–all arranged by their National Pokedex number to keep things simple.
Pokemon Legends launches on October 16 for Switch 2 and Switch consoles, and there’s still time to take advantage of a few preorder bonuses for this new release. Nintendo has also revealed more details on the post-launch content for the game, starting with the Mega Dimension expansion that will arrive on February 28, 2026. This paid DLC will focus on Mega Evolutions and Raichu, as the final evolutionary form of Pichu and Pikachu features prominently in the story expansion.
Charmander
Charmeleon
Charizard
Weedle
Kakuna
Beedrill
Pidgey
Pidgeotto
Pigeot
Ekans
Arbok
Pikachu
Raichu
Clefairy
Clefable
Abra
Kadabra
Alakazam
Machop
Machoke
Machamp
Bellsprout
Weepingbell
Victreebel
Slowpoke
Slowbro
Gastly
Haunter
Gengar
Onix
Kangaskhan
Staryu
Starmie
Scyther
Pinsir
Magikarp
Gyarados
Eevee
Vaporeon
Jolteon
Flareon
Aerodactyl
Dratini
Dragonair
Dragonite
Chikorita
Bayleef
Meganium
Totodile
Croconaw
Feraligatr
Spinarak
Ariados
Pichu
Cleffa
Mareep
Flaaffy
Amphoros
Espeon
Umbreon
Slowking
Steelix
Scizor
Heracross
Houndour
Houndoom
Larvitar
Pupitar
Tyranitar
Ralts
Kirlia
Gardevoir
Sableye
Mawile
Aron
Lairon
Aggron
Meditite
Medicham
Electrike
Manectric
Roselia
Numel
Camerupt
Swablu
Altaria
Shuppet
Banette
Absol
Snorunt
Glalie
Bagon
Shelgon
Salamence
Beldum
Metang
Metagross
Budew
Roserade
Buneary
Lopunny
Gible
Gabite
Garchomp
Riolu
Lucario
Hippopotas
Hippowdon
Snover
Abomasnow
Leafeon
Glaceon
Gallade
Froslass
Tepig
Pignite
Emboar
Patrat
Watchog
Pansage
Simisage
Pansear
Simisear
Panpour
Simipour
Audino
Sandile
Krokorok
Krookodile
Scraggy
Scrafty
Trubbish
Garbodor
Emolga
Litwick
Lampent
Chandelure
Chespin
Quilladin
Chesnaught
Fennekin
Braixen
Delphox
Froakie
Frogadier
Greninja
Bunnelby
Diggersby
Fletchling
Fletchinder
Talonflame
Scatterbug
Spewpa
Vivillon
Litleo
Pyroar
Flabébé
Floette
Florges
Skiddo
Gogoat
Pancham
Pangoro
Furfrou
Espurr
Meowstic
Honedge
Doublade
Aegislash
Spritzee
Aromatisse
Swirlix
Slurpuff
Inkay
Malamar
Binacle
Barbaracle
Skrelp
Dragalge
Clauncher
Clawitzer
Helioptile
Heliolisk
Goomy
Sliggoo
Goodra
Dedenne
Hawlucha
Sylveon
Aurorus
Amaura
Klefki
Phantump
Trevenant
Trevenant
Pumpkaboo
Gourgeist
Bergmite
Avalugg
Noibat
Noivern
Zygarde
Great overview of the confirmed Pokémon in Legends: Z! It’s exciting to see how the franchise continues to evolve while keeping that classic catching spirit alive. Looking forward to what else this game has in store!
Thanks! It’s definitely thrilling to see new entries and how they blend classic designs with fresh concepts. I also love how Legends: Z seems to be focusing on expanding the lore of certain Pokémon, which adds an extra layer of depth to the game.
Absolutely! It’s fascinating how the new designs pay homage to the originals while introducing unique traits. I really think this approach keeps the nostalgia alive for longtime fans while attracting new players too.
I completely agree! The blend of nostalgia with fresh designs really adds depth to the game. It’s also interesting to see how some of the new Pokémon incorporate regional traits, which adds a nice layer of cultural richness to the gameplay.