Pokémon Legends: Z-Ais the long-awaited return to the Kalos region that countless fans have waited a decade for. Although no new information has been revealed since the announcement back in February, there is still a lot for fans to be excited for. On top of getting to explore the Kalos region in a different time period, there isa beloved gameplay gimmick that is finally returningafter many years.
One beloved returning feature fromPokémon X and YinLegends Z-AisMega Evolution from Gen 6. Numerous Pokémon gotimmensely powerful brand-new formsin the originalX and Ygames, and many fans are eagerly awaiting to see which Pokémon get Mega forms inLegends: Z-A. However, there is one specific trio of Pokémon that absolutely need to get Mega Evolutions in this upcoming spin-off.
The Kalos Starters Never Got Mega Forms In Their Own Game
A Great Trio Left Out Of A Beloved Gimmick
Ever sincePokémon Sun and Moon, starter Pokémon have been able to use whatever brand-new gimmick is introduced in their respective game. The Alolan starters can use Z moves, the Galarian starters get unique Dynamax forms, and pretty much any Pokémon canTerastalize inScarlet and Violet. However,Chesnaught, Delphox, and Greninja were never able to Mega Evolvedespite debuting in the same game.
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Not having the Kalos starters Mega Evolve in their own game really is a missed opportunity, as it would’ve allowed Game Freak to trulygive the three of them a chance to shine. With only older Pokémon receiving Mega forms, their presence overshadows the starters and many of the other Pokémon that were introduced in the Kalos region. Considering the fact thatLegends: Z-Awill likely be including cut content from the original mainline games, hopefully it’ll give the Gen 6 starters the Mega Evolutions they desperately need.
How These New Mega Forms Would Tie Into Legends Z-A’s Narrative
A Reason Why The Starters' Mega Stones Wouldn’t Be In X & Y
Introducing the mega forms for the starters inLegends: Z-Acould haveinteresting ramifications for the game’s story. It would provide an opportunity to explain why so many new mega forms exist in this game, but not in the modern day inX and Y. It ispossible that the region endures some immense calamitycaused by Zygarde or some other powerful Pokémon that destroys many of the new mega stones, including those associated with the starter trio.
Ultimately, the Gen 6 starter trio should get the chance to obtain new Mega forms. Not only would they put the spotlight back on those beloved starters, but it would also provide interesting theories as to what happened in between this spin-off and the mainline games. Ultimately, giving Mega Evolutions to Chesnaught, Delphox, and Greninja is an opportunity Game Freak should not overlook inPokémon Legends: Z-A.
