Summary
A prominentPokemonleaker has kicked off the new year with a cryptic post potentially hinting at future content, asking players to choose from several Pokemon. The massively popular monster-catching franchise is set to have a major year in 2025, with a main title already confirmed to be on the way. The Pokemon Companyofficially revealedPokemon Legends: Z-Aearly last year as a follow-up to 2022’sPokemon Legends: Arceus, set in the Kalos region specifically centered in Lumiose City. Now, a well-known leaker may be dropping a hint at some of the game’s content.
While The Pokemon Company has revealed relatively little about its next main-series game, leaks and rumors have already begun to tease early details ofPokemon Legends: Z-A. The game is expected to welcome the return of Mega Evolutions to the franchise, which haven’t appeared in a main-series game sincePokemon Let’s Go PikachuandLet’s Go Eevee. Leaks have also debated the potential selection of Starter Pokemon withinPokemon Legends: Z-A, with both mixed selections and the Gen 6 trio rumored to appear. A new leak may now hint at even more Pokemon set to appear inLegends: Z-A.
Pokemon Leaker Drops Cryptic Post Teasing New Pokemon
A post shared by prominentPokemonleaker Riddler Khu is potentially hinting at some inclusions inPokemon Legends; Z-A’s Pokedex. The tweet features images of 30 different Pokemon, with Khu asking fans and followers to choose from among the included sets of creatures. The lineup of Pokemonincludes several Starter Pokemon evolutions, with Meowscarada, Cinderace, Braixen, and Primarina all featured. The list also shows some Legendary and Mythical Pokemon, showing Reshiram, Meloetta, and even Pheromosa in the selection.
While the intent of the leaker’s post is unclear, the leak may include some hints about the lineup of creatures set to appear inPokemon Legends: Z-A. Scorbunny had previously been leaked as one of the possible Starter Pokemon forLegends: Z-A, while multiple included Pokemon like Florges and Diancie first debuted in the sixth-generation games. The post also includes two different Mega Evolutions within its selection, suggesting thatMega Gardevoir and Mega Lopunnymay be returning inPokemon Legends: Z-A. The Pokemon Company has not yet confirmed an official release date forPokemon Legends: Z-A.
WithPokemon Legends: Z-A’s launch on the horizon, rumors have swirled about anotherPokemongame potentially coming this year. Previous leaks from Riddler Khu have suggested thatPokemonis planning to debut another game during 2025for the Switch 2, though it reportedly will not bePokemon’s tenth generation. Fans have already begun to speculate about numerous previously-rumored games, ranging fromPokemon Black and Whiteremakes toPokemon Let’s Gogames set in the Johto region. With potentially two major releases on the way, 2025 could prove to be a big year forPokemon.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A is an ambitious new entry to the Pokémon video game series, releasing simultaneously worldwide in 2025. A new adventure awaits within Lumiose City, where an urban redevelopment plan is underway to shape the city into a place that belongs to both people and Pokémon.
