All Mega Evolutions in Pokémon Legends: Z-A — New and Returning

Mega Evolution sat on the shelf for nearly a decade after its Generation 6 debut. Pokémon Legends: Z-A brings it back as the centrepiece of battling in Lumiose City — and it does not just dust off the old roster. The game introduces a wave of brand-new Mega Evolutions for Pokémon fans had requested for years, then layers the returning classics on top.

How Many Mega Evolutions Are in Legends: Z-A?

Between the new and returning lists, Legends: Z-A features more than 60 Mega Evolutions: 28 brand-new forms debuting in this game, plus 34 returning Mega Evolutions from the X and Y era. As in the original games, a Pokémon can only Mega Evolve in battle while holding its matching Mega Stone, and you can Mega Evolve one Pokémon per battle.

All New Mega Evolutions in Legends: Z-A

A few of these rewrites are dramatic. Mega Feraligatr gains the Dragon type, Mega Meganium picks up Fairy, and Mega Clefable trades its Normal typing for Flying. Raichu finally gets the Mega treatment Pikachu never had — twice, in fact, with separate X and Y forms, echoing Charizard and Mewtwo. All three of the game's starters (Meganium, Emboar and Feraligatr) receive Megas, as does Eternal Flower Floette, a form tied closely to Kalos lore. Mega Zygarde headlines the list as the legendary centrepiece.

All Returning Mega Evolutions

The 34 classics from X, Y and the Hoenn remakes are back too: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Beedrill, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gengar, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Pinsir, Mega Gyarados, Mega Ampharos, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Aggron, Mega Mawile, Mega Medicham, Mega Manectric, Mega Camerupt, Mega Altaria, Mega Banette, Mega Absol, Mega Salamence, Mega Metagross, Mega Lopunny, Mega Garchomp, Mega Lucario, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Gallade and Mega Audino.

Which New Megas Should You Prioritise?

If you are building a team around one Mega slot, the starter Megas are the natural starting point because you are guaranteed to own them. Beyond those, Mega Greninja and Mega Dragonite are the headline competitive picks — both were fan requests for years, and both pair strong typings with the stat boosts Mega Evolution provides. Mega Zygarde is the late-game prize, while oddballs like Mega Falinks and Mega Starmie are there for players who enjoy winning with something nobody else brought. Whatever you choose, remember the one-Mega-per-battle rule: your Mega Stone choice is a team-building decision, not an afterthought.