Z-A Mega Evolutions: Overlooked and Underpowered

Mark your calendars, October 16th is the day—Pokémon fans are getting the chance to dive back into the magical world of Kalos with the newest installment, Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Can’t believe it’s happening! This game takes players on a nostalgic trip to Lumiose City, and honestly, I’m already in love with the idea. You’re getting three starters from classic games like Chikorita, Totodile, and yes, even Tepig. Super eclectic, right?

Now, while it’s set in the Kalos region, don’t be fooled. It’s not just a rehash of Pokémon X and Y. Oh no, Game Freak has bigger plans. Newer Pokémon have muscled their way into this world, post-X and Y era. And there’s this big buzz about the return of Mega Evolutions—27 new Mega forms are supposedly in the works. Confusing, I know. But wait, there’s a catch: Bug and Electric types are apparently getting less love. What’s up with that?

And all this talk of Mega Evolutions has me buzzing. Like, Mega Charizard X and Y are making a comeback, along with Mega Sableye and Mega Altaria from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. But who knows if all 48 forms from those games will show up again. Oh, and the Legendaries? Probably won’t see Mega Rayquaza and Primal Groudon—it’s a bummer, I know.

Rumors swirling like my mom’s soup on the stove (does that even make sense?) say 27 new Mega Evolutions are on the horizon. Just imagine a Mega Clefable or Mega Dragonite! My mind is racing thinking about the potential. The typings are still a mystery, though. Like, will they just stick to their usual types or mix things up? Feels like an unsolved puzzle.

Where was I? Right, Mega Scolipede and Mega Eelektross. These two are kind of in the spotlight, which is rare for Bug and Electric types, by the way. Scolipede might switch up from Bug/Poison to Bug/Dark. That’d be wild! It’s described as pretty aggressive in the Pokédex, which sounds dark, right? Or maybe Game Freak surprises us and makes it a Bug/Water type to face off against its frenemy Centiskorch. Didn’t see that coming, did you?

What about Eelektross? An Electric fish friend that could become either Electric/Water or Electric/Dark. Picture it: swiftly dragging prey to the depths like a slick, underwater hero—or villain, depending on your stance. Is this getting too intense? Maybe. I’m honestly getting chills just dreaming up its role in the meta game.

So, there it is—a whirlwind of thoughts and predictions leading up to the Pokémon Legends: Z-A launch. Chaos and order wrapped up neatly in Kalos once more. Get your Poké Balls and sense of wonder ready; it’s going to be a ride. Ready? Or did I lose you somewhere between Mega Evolutions and strange tangents? Yeah, probably.