Strategizing your squad for Pokémon Legends: Z-A becomes easier when familiar with reappearing species and revitalized Mega forms. Dedicated trainers will undoubtedly want to verify if cherished companions feature in this iteration.
Given Z-A’s focus on Kalos’ Lumiose City, many confirmed creatures originate from Generation VI. However, assortment across earlier generations maintains significant representation, ensuring nostalgic appeal for veteran players.
Confirmed Returning Species in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
This catalog documents all legacy Pokémon reappearing across generations, including evolutionary relatives not explicitly shown in preview materials. Anticipated additions follow logical lineage progression despite absence from promotional footage.
Generation I Representatives
- Charmander (Unseen)
- Charmeleon (Unseen)
- Charizard
- Beedrill Evolutionary Line*
- Pidgey Evolutionary Line
- Arbok Evolutionary Line*
- Pikachu Evolutionary Line
- Abra Evolutionary Line*
- Machop Evolutionary Line*
- Bellsprout Evolutionary Line
- Slowbro Evolutionary Line
- Gastly Evolutionary Line*
- Onix
- Kangaskhan
- Staryu Evolutionary Line*
- Scyther (Unseen)
- Pinsir
- Magikarp Evolutionary Line
- Eevee (Original Trio Evolutions)
- Dratini Evolutionary Line
Generation II Representatives
- Chikorita Evolutionary Line*
- Totodile Evolutionary Line*
- Pichu (Unseen)
- Mareep Evolutionary Line
- Heracross
- Espeon (Unseen)
- Umbreon
- Steelix
- Scizor
- Houndour Evolutionary Line
- Larvitar Evolutionary Line*
Generation III Representatives
- Ralts Evolutionary Line*
- Sableye
- Mawile
- Numel Evolutionary Line*
- Swablu Evolutionary Line
- Banette Evolutionary Line*
- Absol
- Bagon Evolutionary Line*
Generation IV Representatives
- Budew Evolutionary Line
- Lopunny Evolutionary Line*
- Lucario Evolutionary Line*
- Hippopotas Evolutionary Line
- Snover Evolutionary Line*
- Glaceon
- Gallade (Unseen)
Generation V Representatives
- Tepig Evolutionary Line*
- Patrat Evolutionary Line
- Elemental Monkey Trio*
- Sandile Evolutionary Line
- Scraggy Evolutionary Line*
- Trubbish Evolutionary Line
- Emolga
- Litwick Evolutionary Line*
Generation VI Representatives
- Bunnelby Evolutionary Line
- Fletchling Evolutionary Line
- Scatterbug Evolutionary Line
- Litleo Evolutionary Line
- Flabébé Evolutionary Line
- Skiddo Evolutionary Line
- Furfrou
- Espurr Evolutionary Line
- Honedge Evolutionary Line*
- Spritzee Evolutionary Line
- Swirlix Evolutionary Line
- Inkay Evolutionary Line*
- Binacle Evolutionary Line*
- Skrelp Evolutionary Line*
- Clauncher Evolutionary Line
- Sylveon
- Hawlucha
- Goomy Evolutionary Line
- Klefki
- Pumpkaboo Evolutionary Line
- Noibat Evolutionary Line*
- Zygarde
Legacy Mega Evolutions in Z-A
Documented below are all confirmed returning Mega transformations, based on confirmed appearances through July 2025 promotional content:
- Mega Charizard Variants
- Mega Slowbro
- Mega Kangaskhan
- Mega Gyarados
- Mega Ampharos
- Mega Steelix
- Mega Scizor
- Mega Tyranitar
- Mega Gardevoir
- Mega Sableye
- Mega Mawile
- Mega Altaria
- Mega Banette
- Mega Absol
- Mega Lopunny
- Mega Lucario
Novel Mega Forms in Z-A
Currently, one groundbreaking Mega Evolution has been verified for inclusion. Mega Dragonite exhibits redesigned morphology with cephalic wing structures and a caudal pearl reminiscent of Dragonair’s ornamentation.
