Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Evolution access Significantly Expanded with Ranked Battle season 2 Update
Pokémon Legends: Z-A players rejoice! The Pokémon Company is addressing community feedback regarding access to Mega Evolution stones, making it substantially easier to unlock the powerful forms for your Kalos starter Pokémon.A recent official announcement details important changes coming with the launch of Season 2 of the online Ranked Battles.
From challenging Grind to Accessible Rewards
Previously, obtaining Greninjite required reaching Rank K in Season 1 of Ranked Battles. Delphoxite wasn’t even available. Now, with season 2 kicking off on November 5th, you’ll be able to snag Greninjite at Rank Y and Delphoxite at Rank S. This represents a major shift, acknowledging the frustration many players felt with the initial, demanding requirements.
The core issue stemmed from the fact that the new Mega Evolutions for Fennekin, Froakie, and Chespin – introduced in Pokémon legends: Z-A - are exclusive to ranked Battle rewards. They aren’t obtainable through the main story campaign. This created a barrier for players who prefer a single-player experience.
How the New System Works
Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:
* Lower Rank Requirements: Greninjite at Rank Y, Delphoxite at Rank S.
* Rank Point Adjustments: Game Freak is refining the point distribution system to accelerate your progress.
* Battle Activity Rewards: You’ll earn rank points not just for winning battles, but for participating in them.
* Faster Progression: The potential to climb multiple ranks in a single session is increased.
Essentially, you can now realistically obtain a greninjite with just a single Ranked Battle, even if you don’t win. And reaching Rank S for Delphoxite will be significantly faster than before.
Looking Ahead: Season 3 and Beyond
The Pokémon Company isn’t stopping with Season 2. The announcement indicates a continued effort to make Mega Stones more accessible.
* chesnaughtite is expected to be introduced in Season 3, likely around Rank S.
* Delphoxite’s rank requirement will likely be lowered further.
* Frequent Reissues: Mega Stones will be regularly reintroduced in future Ranked Battle seasons.
This ongoing approach means you’ll be able to collect all three Mega Stones with relatively minimal effort across a couple of Ranked Battle seasons, and then return to enjoying the core game at your leisure.
Why This Matters for Pokémon Legends: Z-A Players
This update is a win for the Pokémon community. It demonstrates that Game Freak is listening to player feedback and actively working to improve the experience.The initial restriction on Mega Evolutions felt arbitrary and exclusionary. These changes open up these powerful forms to a wider audience.
As our IGN review highlighted (8/10), Pokémon Legends: Z-A represents a significant step forward for the franchise, with a compelling story and a revamped battle system. The game has already proven popular, selling nearly six million copies in it’s launch week. Making Mega Evolutions more accessible only enhances an already strong title.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Season 2 begins on Wednesday, November 5th. Prepare to battle, and prepare to Mega Evolve!
Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. You can find her on BlueSky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. have a news tip? Reach out to [email protected].
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