Mega Lucario Z is described as having been categorised as a Mega Evolution rather than a standard one owing to the fact that the evolution was only kicked off due to exposure to a Mega Stone. Along with this, the Pokémon is also described as getting an “increase in power far outshining that of an average Lucario.” It has been dubbed Mega Lucario Z in order to distinguish it from the previously-existing Mega Lucario.

A core difference between Mega Lucario and Mega Lucario Z is how the two Pokémon make use of their auras. While the former can channel it into a destructive force, the newer Mega Evolution can seemingly surround its entire body with its aura to get a massive increase in defense, flexibility and agility. This also allows Mega Lucario Z to use its aura in other ways, like stretching it out into a shield or concentrating it into its attacks.

Along with the unveiling of Mega Lucario Z, this recent reveal also introduces the concept of Z Evolutions to Pokémon Legends: Z-A. As described by the developers, Z Mega Evolutions like Mega Lucario Z need less time to start using their moves when compared to other Mega Evolutions. However, the Z Mega Evolutions also tend to use up their Mega Power at a much quicker pace, which means that they aren’t as useful in longer battles.

Mega Lucario Z follows the reveal of Mega Zeraora as one of the newest additions coming to Pokémon Legends: Z-A as part of its Mega Dimension DLC. The Mega Zeraora was unveiled last month, and has been described as being able to store enough energy in its body to be equivalent to 10 bolts of lightning.

“The electric energy it stores in its body is equivalent to 10 bolts of lightning. Protrusions on its forehead, chest, back, and the backs of its hands are where the electric energy is particularly concentrated. The protrusions steadily emit a pale blue light. If Zeraora stores up lots of energy and then unleashes attacks, those attacks will pack enough power to take down multiple nearby opponents at once,” reads the description for Mega Zeraora.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension is slated for release on December 10 for Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2, and will be priced at $29.99. The DLC will largely revolve around post-story content, and its plot will feature a new mythical Pokémon – Hoopa – along with a strange girl. Over the course of the DLC, players will start discovering spatial distortions throughout Lumiose City, which will ultimately take them to the Hyperspace dimension, which serves as a reflection of Lumiose City, complete with its own stronger wild Pokémon.

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“It looks like getting Mega Zeraora for your team will be a little difficult,” wrote the developer in the trailer’s description. “Keep your eyes peeled for a way to encounter it as you play through the DLC!”

Along with this, the developer has also revealed a few details about Mega Zeraora through its official description, which discusses its capability of holding on to electric energy, as well as how its physiological features could be used in a Pokémon battle. Check out the official description of Mega Zeraora below.

“The electric energy it stores in its body is equivalent to 10 bolts of lightning. Protrusions on its forehead, chest, back, and the backs of its hands are where the electric energy is particularly concentrated. The protrusions steadily emit a pale blue light. If Zeraora stores up lots of energy and then unleashes attacks, those attacks will pack enough power to take down multiple nearby opponents at once,” reads the description.

Mega Dimension is slated to be the first paid DLC coming to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and will be priced at $29.99. It will feature post-story content, largely revolving around a new mythical Pokémon – Hoopa – and a strange girl. The story of Mega Dimension will have players once more setting out to explore Lumiose City in the midst of spatial distortions emerging throughout the city. This, in turn, has opened up the Hyperspace dimension where players can find essentially a reflection of Lumiose, complete with its own stronger wild Pokémon.

The DLC will also bring with it Korrina, who has an affinity for Mega Evolutions, including Mega Chimecho and Mega Baxcalibur.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A was released on Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2 just last month. As a new entry in the Pokémon Legends, the title focuses more on exploration and capturing Pokémon rather than the more straight forward battles offered by the mainline series. However, that’s not to say that players can’t partake in Pokémon battles here either; there are plenty of challenges for a trainer looking to test themselves.

The title takes place in the Kalos region’s Lumiose City. As part of the core campaign of the title, players will also have to take on Rogue Mega Evolutions of Pokémon from all over the city, which tend to offer tougher challenges than what players might have faced along the way.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A has proven to be quite successful since its release, with sales figures from last month indicating that it was the biggest physical launch of a game in the US since the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. For more details about Pokémon Legends: Z-A, check out our review.

Spatial distortions are essentially emerging throughout Lumiose City, and if The Outer Worlds 2 is any indication, that’s probably not a good thing. As the player and Team MZ investigate, they happen upon Ansha, who guides them through the new Hyperspace dimension. As a reflection of Lumiose City, it features wild Pokémon with levels exceeding 100, presenting a strong end-game challenge.

Hoopa can help even the odds, but not for free. You’ll need to discover berries that Ansha will bake into doughnuts for those power-ups, and naturally, some of the best berries reside in Hyperspace.

Other notable additions include Mega Evolution guru Korrina alongside Mega Chimecho and Mega Baxcalibur. The latter requires participating in online Ranked Battles for the necessary Mega Stone, however.

If the DLC isn’t your jam, then good news – starting now, the Mystery Gift feature will provide a Diancite Stone. You can use this to gain access to the “Shine Bright Like a Gemstone” side mission to catch the Legendary Diancie (which can then be Mega Evolved).