The latest update for Pokémon Legends: Z-A focuses on refining the Ranked Battle experience, introducing adjustments designed to make progression and rewards more accessible to all players. The key highlight of this update is the easing of conditions required to earn Mega Stones, allowing trainers to obtain these coveted items at lower ranks than before. Season 2 rebalances the promotion system, ensuring that the journey to Mega Evolution is both fair and rewarding for players of all skill levels.
Additionally, Game Freak has confirmed upcoming changes to the ranking and reward systems. These include adjustments to prevent excessive point loss after defeats and enhancements to the rewards granted after each match. Together, these modifications aim to create a more consistent and motivating competitive environment while maintaining the excitement of Ranked Battles in Lumiose City.
Full Patch Notes
Ranked Battles: Balance Adjustments and Reward Updates
- The conditions for earning Mega Stones in Ranked Battles have been eased to make them more accessible.
- Balance adjustments have been implemented to improve Ranked Battle fairness and overall experience.
Content Adjustments for Season 2
- Season 1 Rewards:
- Rank K promotion reward: Greninjite.
- Season 2 Rewards:
- Rank S promotion reward: Delphoxite.*
- Rank Y promotion reward: Greninjite.**
*The Mega Stone that previously required Rank K in Season 1 (Greninjite) now requires only Rank S, lowering the requirement by eight ranks and making it easier to obtain.
**Greninjite returns in Season 2 as a Rank Y reward, one rank above Rank Z. Mega Stones will continue to reappear in future seasons, offering recurring opportunities for players to collect them.
Planned Adjustments for Future Updates
- Ranking points will be adjusted to prevent decreases based on match outcomes.
- Battle rewards will be partially increased and expanded to provide greater incentives after each match.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is an action RPG that serves as the direct successor to Pokémon Legends: Arceus, returning players to the Kalos region in a fully reimagined Lumiose City. The game reintroduces Mega Evolution with a modern twist, blending real-time action elements into its battle system, where trainers and Pokémon move dynamically across the field. Developed by Game Freak, the title launched on October 16, 2025, for both the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2, with the latter offering enhanced visuals and smoother performance.
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