{"product_id":"pokemon-legends-z-a-nintendo-switch-n27","title":"Pokémon Legends: Z-A","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rgm-v3-summary\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-v3-lead\"\u003ePokémon Legends: Z-A centers its urban adventure on Lumiose City, where daytime exploration gives way to a competitive nighttime circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v3-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLumiose City becomes an urban Pokémon world\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePokémon Legends: Z-A takes place within Lumiose City as an urban redevelopment plan reshapes spaces for people and Pokémon. Streets, rooftops, districts, and wild zones create a denser setting than the broad wilderness of Pokémon Legends: Arceus. During the day, Trainers explore and encounter Pokémon across the city. At night, selected areas transform into battle zones for the Z-A Royale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v3-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReal-time battles put movement and timing in the foreground\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrainers and Pokémon move during encounters while commands depend on attack range, timing, and positioning. Moves can take different amounts of time to activate, making distance and sequence important alongside type matchups. Mega Evolution returns as a major battle mechanic, temporarily changing selected Pokémon when the required bond and items are present. The system makes the Trainer's location part of how a battle develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v3-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eClimb from Rank Z through the Z-A Royale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nighttime Z-A Royale begins at Rank Z and challenges Trainers to rise through increasingly difficult matches. That competitive route runs alongside the mystery of Rogue Mega Evolution and the effort to protect peace in Lumiose City. The standard US game card supports Nintendo Switch play on a TV, tabletop display, or handheld screen. The enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is a separate product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- rgm:details --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v3-facts\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGame facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNintendo Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical US edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGenres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAction, Role playing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlay modes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlayer support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 on one system; 2 to 4 local wireless; 2 to 4 online\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRelease date\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025-10-16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v3-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about Pokémon Legends: Z-A\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich system is Pokémon Legends: Z-A made for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003ePokémon Legends: Z-A is the physical US edition for Nintendo Switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the main gameplay hook in Pokémon Legends: Z-A?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore a changing Lumiose City and its wild zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich second mechanic shapes Pokémon Legends: Z-A?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommand Pokémon in real-time battles with movement and timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat additional activity or feature stands out?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eClimb the ranks of the nighttime Z-A Royale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Nintendo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52396142723368,"sku":null,"price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9263\/2616\/files\/rgm-catalog-pokemon-legends-z-a-nintendo-switch-n27-01-primary-white.jpg?v=1789621749","url":"https:\/\/www.rgmretrogames.com\/products\/pokemon-legends-z-a-nintendo-switch-n27","provider":"RGM Retro Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}