Pokémon Legends ZA has finally reached the point where images are surfacing online, with gameplay leaks confirming that the full game is nearly out in the wild. Alongside this, official announcements about event distributions, updates for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and a new Nintendo Switch 2 patch have kept the community active. Here’s a complete breakdown of everything happening right now.
Shiny Koraidon and Miraidon Event Frustrations
The latest Pokémon event distribution involves shiny Koraidon and shiny Miraidon, but the rollout has been one of the most criticized in years. Distribution is tied to limited codes at select GameStop and GameLife stores, including a short window in Italy running until October 15, 2025. Reports mention that some stores only received around 50 codes, creating scalping issues where fans are forced to pay extra for what should have been a simple global distribution. Many are calling this the worst Pokémon event execution to date, urging players not to fuel scalpers.
The only way to fix this mess would be an international email distribution, though time is running out with the deadline less than two weeks away.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Ranked Battles and TCG Pocket
Scarlet and Violet’s ranked battle Season 35 is live, using the Regulation J ruleset, which allows mythical Pokémon. The season runs until October 31, 2025, though many expect activity to drop once Pokémon Legends ZA launches mid-month.
Meanwhile, Pokémon TCG Pocket has received its latest monthly refresh. New cosmetic items featuring Lillie are available in the shop, along with a new EX promo through premium missions. Ranked Match Season A4B is also underway, running until October 26, 2025.
Pokémon Legends ZA New Gameplay Commercial
A short new commercial for Pokémon Legends ZA showcased never-before-seen gameplay. The ad revealed:
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Surf Mechanics: Gyarados used Surf against an Alpha Houndoom. While visually powerful, the move barely damaged the lower-level Alpha, sparking discussions about balance. Players are debating whether alphas are unusually strong or if Surf has been toned down.
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Customization: New character outfits were shown, including fresh styles not seen in previous trailers.
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New Encounters: A brief clip showed a character battling Slowbro, along with the reveal of Mega Dragonite, which looked impressive in its full evolution sequence.
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Lumiose Prism Tower: The tower was shown transitioning from day to night, suggesting dynamic environmental visuals.
Though the trailer was only 30 seconds, it delivered about 10 seconds of new gameplay, which fans appreciated.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Update and Upcoming Games
The Nintendo Switch 2 has received another firmware patch, focused on stability and account-handling code updates. Data miners noted potential tweaks tied to backwards compatibility.
Switch 2 continues to sell hard, with over 6 million units shipped worldwide since June 2025. October looks stacked for the console with key releases:
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Borderlands 4 – October 3
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Little Nightmares 3 – October 10
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Pokémon Legends ZA – October 16
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – November 6
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Kirby Air Riders – November 20
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Metroid Prime 4 Beyond – December 4
Despite a high launch price, Switch 2 remains in demand, bolstered by a steady lineup of AAA releases.
Mega Evolution Theories and Full Game Leak
The biggest speculation surrounds how many new Mega Evolutions Pokémon Legends ZA will introduce. Based on historical DLC patterns, analysts estimate around 40–50 new Mega Evolutions when combining the base game and DLC. If split across two expansions, each may carry 10–15 new designs. With the ZA DLC priced comparably to two Scarlet and Violet DLC packs, many believe Game Freak will deliver a larger content drop to justify the cost.
Leaks confirm that the game is already in players’ hands, with screenshots of the character selection screen surfacing on 4chan. Sources close to past playtests confirmed the accuracy of these images. While major spoilers are expected soon, one small confirmed detail involves Mega Feraligatr: when attacking, its red helmet pupils shift from red to white, a subtle but notable touch for fans planning to use it.
