Pokémon Legends Z-A Leak Reveals Starters & New Evolutions

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Since its announcement during the February 2024 Pokémon Presents event, has been one of the series' most anticipated releases. However, there has been little official news on the title since then. Some speculated that the June 2024 Nintendo Direct showcase would provide fans with another look, but the title was notably absent, leading to some speculation that it could be lined up as a launch title for the Nintendo Switch's confirmed but yet-to-be-revealed successor.

Now, one of the hosts of the Pokémon analyzing, dustygogoat, has taken to X with a potential leak that could provide some information surrounding 's starters, along with new forms and evolutions. According to these claims, Snivy, Torchic, and Totodile are the three starters, and they will each have regional forms and mega-evolutions.

Of course, while many enjoy 's speculation and analysis, with the original leak being shared stemming from a 4chan post, it should likely be taken with a huge pinch of salt. While occasionally, there is an accurate leak on 4chan, it should be noted that there have also been plenty of inaccurate ones that stem from the wish fulfillment or sharing theories found elsewhere and stating them as fact.

Pokémon Legends Z-A Mega Evolutions are being discussed, with the community theorizing that this fan-favorite mechanic may return in the future.

While plenty of comments on dustygogoat's post mentioned how fun things shared in the leaks, such as a Fire Fairy Blaziken, could be, most were extremely skeptical, and for pretty good reasons. The most notable comments were surrounding the starters themselves, with RaphaelSVW and others pointing out that it's unlikely Game Freak would use another Gen 2 and 5 starter for a title after using the Gen 2 Pokémon Cyndaquil and Gen 5 Pokémon Oshawott from the previous game alongside the Gen 7 Rowlet.

PokeRangerJack commented that Torchic seems unlikely as a starter as they already have a gimmick of evolving into a Mega Blazikenn, so it seems