In 2013, Pokémon X and Y transformed the franchise with a massive visual overhaul as the first 3D entries in the main series. The games also introduced Mega Evolution, a feature that made strong creatures even bigger and badder, from Mega Charizard to Mega Blastoise.

Releasing over a decade later but set in the same region as X and Y, Pokémon Legends: Z-A (PLZA, for short) feels like a mega evolution for the whole franchise — a colossal achievement that runs splendidly on the Nintendo Switch 2 after the buggy disappointments of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

2025 Pokémon World Championships show how competitive the game still is

The annual event pits some of the trading card and video game’s most seasoned players against each other — and it demonstrates how Pokémon has maintained its grip

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