The Pokémon Company has dropped a major surprise for fans this week, unveiling Mega Lucario Z for the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension—a newly discovered evolution form exclusive to the enhanced edition launching this December. Alongside the reveal, players can now take on a brand-new extra side mission to catch the Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo, available today in Pokémon Legends: Z-A and its Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
Originally announced on December 2, 2025, the news gives Trainers an exciting glimpse at what awaits both in the current game and the expanded Mega Dimension release just days away.
Mega Lucario Z: A New Z Mega Evolution Shakes Up the Meta
A newly discovered form of Lucario, Mega Lucario Z has been confirmed as a full Mega Evolution—triggered through exposure to a Mega Stone and boasting power levels far beyond that of traditional Lucario. This enhanced form shows dramatic visual and combat differences:
- Long fur around the head and waist creates a blur of motion that disorients enemies in close combat.
- Fan-shaped tail and layered fur obscure movement patterns, adding unpredictability.
- Hardened steel-energy plating on its hands and shins channels powerful, pressure-focused strikes.
Mega Lucario Z – Official Details
- Category: Aura Pokémon
- Type: Fighting/Steel
- Height: 4’3″ (1.3 m)
- Weight: 108.9 lbs (49.4 kg)
Z Mega Evolutions like Mega Lucario Z unleash attacks faster but consume Mega Power at an accelerated rate. This makes them ideal for players looking to end battles quickly but less suited for long, drawn-out fights.
While the standard Mega Lucario appears in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Mega Lucario Z will be exclusive to Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension.
A brand-new showcase video is now available on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.
Catch Mewtwo in a New Extra Side Mission – Available Now
Starting today, Trainers in Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition can receive Mewtwonite X and Mewtwonite Y through the Mystery Gift feature.
Receiving these Mega Stones will unlock a brand-new Mewtwo side mission, which leads players to:
- Lysandre Café,
- the deepest areas of Lysandre Labs,
- and hidden systems that reactivate in response to the Mega Stones.
Complete the mission, and you’ll earn the chance to add Mewtwo—one of the franchise’s most iconic Legendary Pokémon—to your team.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension Launches December 10
The enhanced release, Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension, arrives December 10, 2025 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. With its introduction of Z Mega Evolutions, expanded content, and new discoveries like Mega Lucario Z, it’s shaping up to be the definitive way to explore Lumiose City’s future.
Players can learn more about both versions at the official Pokémon Legends: Z-A website.
