Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s first datamine has revealed a massive trove of content, including new Mega Evolutions, returning mechanics, and every move and item currently in the game files. The information stems from the day-one update patch rather than the full game, giving fans a taste of what’s to come once the full release lands.
Mega Evolutions in Pokémon Legends: Z-A Datamine
According to data miners like Cathotics and Centro, the patch includes code for Mega Zeraora, Mega Heatran, and Mega Darkrai. These three Mythical and Legendary Pokémon each have new Mega Stones associated with them in the update files, hinting at their planned introduction through future DLC or special events.
Interestingly, all previous Mega Evolutions from Pokémon X and Y and Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are listed as returning, except Mega Rayquaza, Primal Groudon, and Primal Kyogre. Rayquaza’s signature move, Dragon Ascent, is also unusable in the build, confirming that the iconic dragon won’t be available for now.
This aligns with theories that Legends: Z-A will feature dimension-traveling through Hoopa wormholes, potentially tying these new forms to DLC storylines centered around Mythical encounters.
Ability Data and Compatibility Insights
One surprising finding from the Pokémon Legends: Z-A datamine is that all Pokémon still contain internal ability slots—even if abilities aren’t currently active in the game. Developers like Michael and Pokémon Jamie pointed out that the game’s internal data remains compatible with Scarlet and Violet, meaning future updates could restore or modify abilities.
This structure may also allow Mega Evolutions to use hidden or new ability variants once DLC content launches. Fans are speculating that previously datamined Mega forms such as Mega Dragonite, Mega Malamar, and Mega Delphox will have their unique abilities discovered once the full game code becomes available.
Every Move Found in Pokémon Legends: Z-A Datamine
The update also lists 247 usable moves, a smaller but refined set compared to previous entries. Classic attacks like Fire Punch, Earthquake, Flamethrower, and Surf are all present, while moves like Dragon Ascent and several breeding-related attacks have been removed.
A new move titled Moniki Suhikari—loosely translated as “Light That Returns to Nothing”—was found in the files. Fans suspect it could belong to Zygarde or a new Legendary connected to Z-A’s lore. Moves such as Metronome, Perish Song, and Geomancy also return, suggesting that strategic and unpredictable battle options remain intact in this Legends entry.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Items and Missing Features
When it comes to items, nearly every essential tool returns—from Choice Band, Wise Glasses, and Leftovers to XP Candies and Evolution Stones. The Shiny Charm and Mark Charm are both confirmed to appear, confirming shiny Pokémon and mark systems are active.
However, the Linking Cord—used for trade evolutions in Pokémon Legends: Arceus—is missing. This implies players will need to trade again to evolve Pokémon like Machoke, Haunter, Kadabra, Gengar, and Alakazam, a decision that has frustrated many single-player fans.
Other interesting inclusions are the Prison Bottle (for Hoopa), Beast Ball, Life Orb, Focus Sash, and Ability Capsule, even though abilities are inactive for now. The Master Ball is also in the data, likely as a story or post-game item.
What the Datamine Suggests About Pokémon Legends: Z-A
This first Pokémon Legends: Z-A datamine paints a clear picture: Game Freak has laid groundwork for a massive DLC expansion. The return of every Mega Evolution besides Rayquaza and the presence of new Mythical Mega forms suggest a multi-part DLC rollout.
With 247 moves, hundreds of items, and the internal compatibility with previous generations, Legends: Z-A is shaping up to be a hybrid between Pokémon Legends: Arceus and the mainline games. Once the full data leaks, fans will likely uncover even more hidden content, especially around DLC-exclusive Mega Evolutions like Raichu’s Mega Stones mentioned by data miners.
