Nintendo has revealed fresh details of Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s upcoming Mega Dimension DLC, which stars two new variants of Pikachu evolution Raichu.
Today’s trailer notably confirms a release date for Mega Dimension: December 10. We also got to see our first look at more new Mega Evolutions coming to Pokémon Legends: Z-A as part of the DLC: Mega Chimecho and Mega Baxcalibur.
Mega Dimension sees players enter Hyperspace Lumiose with the help of dimension portal Pokémon Hoopa. “At a glance, Hyperspace Lumiose may resemble the real Lumiose, but it’s a very different place,” the trailer’s description reveals. And indeed, this version of the city holds a big difference — here, Pokémon can temporarily be boosted beyond their normal Level 100 limit.
With the help of new character Ansha, a donut chef, players can feed their Pokémon mystical sweet treats that over-level their critters within Hyperspace Lumiose’s mysterious limits. Pokémon X and Y gym leader Korrina will also appear as an ally.
The trailer states that the Mega Stone to unlock Mega Baxcalibur will be distributed in Season 4 of the game’s online ranked battles, following the similar release of Mega Stones for Mega Greninja, Mega Delphox and Mega Chesnaught.
An extra side mission within Pokémon Legends Z-A is also now available, which will provide the Mega Stone for Mythical creature Diancie. “Shine Bright like a Gemstone” will become playable today for all owners of the game, regardless of whether you have bought its DLC, or whether you get its Rihanna reference.
New Mega Pokemon in Legends: Z-A
Nintendo previously announced Mega Dimension back in September, when fans raised their eyebrows at its early confirmation and $30 pricetag. As many pointed out, purchasing the DLC and the base game on Switch 2 means paying $100 total.
Earlier today, Pokémon Legends: Z-A received its first post-launch patch, which makes adjustments to its ranked battles and fixes a number of bugs.
If you’re jumping into Pokémon Legends Z-A, choose your Starter Pokémon, then check out our in-progress Pokémon Legends: Z-A Walkthrough, plus our Side Missions List to make sure you don’t miss anything. We’ve also got a Pokémon Legends: Z-A Pokedex, and most importantly, a guide to All Clothing Stores and Clothing in Pokémon Legends: Z-A so you can catch ’em all in style.
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