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Pokémon Legends: Z-A First Anniversary: Every Product Released and What's Coming (2026)
By Dexhaul Team · October 23, 2026 · 6 min read
Twelve months ago, Lumiose City opened its gates for the first time.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A launched October 16, 2025, on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, bringing Mega Evolution back as a mainline game mechanic for the first time since Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (2014). One year on, here is every product the franchise spawned, what is still available to buy, and what is arriving with the October 29, 2026 physical bundle.
The short answer for returning players: if you own the Nintendo Switch version, the new physical Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension bundle is for new buyers. Existing Switch owners already have a digital path. The Mega Evolution plush wave from September 2026 is a separate purchase for collectors, and four of the game's 45 new Megas now have official plush.
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Every Legends: Z-A Product at a Glance
| Product | Type | Released | Observed Price (Oct 23, 2026) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Nintendo Switch) | Game | Oct 16, 2025 | $42–$59.99 USD | In stock |
| Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, digital) | Digital upgrade | Oct 16, 2025 | Via Nintendo eShop | Available |
| Mega Dimension DLC (digital, full story content) | DLC | Dec 10, 2025 | Via Nintendo eShop | Available |
| Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension (physical bundle) | Game bundle | Oct 29, 2026 | from $99.99 USD | Pre-order |
| Mega Greninja Poké Plush | Plush | Sep 25, 2026 | ~$68.75 USD | In stock |
| Mega Starmie Poké Plush | Plush | Sep 25, 2026 | Check current listings | In stock |
| Mega Lucario Z Poké Plush | Plush | Sep 25, 2026 | $59.99–$75.00 USD | In stock |
| Mega Zeraora Poké Plush | Plush | Sep 25, 2026 | Check current listings | In stock |
| Eternal Flower Floette Poké Plush | Plush | 2026 | $50.07–$66.29 USD | In stock |
Prices are current storefront observations. The Switch 2 + Mega Dimension physical bundle is pre-order only and releases October 29, 2026. DLC pricing is on the Nintendo eShop and varies by region.
The Game: Three Ways to Play
The Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A is the most widely available. At $59.99 MSRP, it is discounted at independent shops now and available from $42 USD (observed October 23, 2026). It includes the base game with 26 new Mega Evolutions introduced in Lumiose City, confirmed by Serebii's Mega Evolution list.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launched digitally on the same day as the base game, October 16, 2025. It is a visual and performance upgrade for Switch 2 owners rather than a new version of the game.
The physical Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension bundle, arriving October 29, 2026, is the easiest entry point for new Switch 2 owners: one box contains the game plus all DLC content. For full details on what that bundle includes, see the Switch 2 + Mega Dimension fact-sheet. Prices observed at $99.99 USD and up from independent retailers (pre-order, October 23, 2026).
What the Mega Dimension DLC adds
The Mega Dimension DLC released in two stages: Holo-X and Holo-Y cosmetic outfits on October 16, 2025, and the full story expansion on December 10, 2025. It adds 19 further Mega Evolutions, including Mega Lucario Z, Mega Garchomp Z, Mega Absol Z, Mega Zeraora, and 15 others not in the base game. Players who skipped it at launch can download it now from the Nintendo eShop.
The Mega Evolution Plush Wave
Pokémon Center's September 25, 2026 Mega Evolution plush release was the first dedicated merchandise wave tied to the game's new Megas. The wave covered four Pokémon: Mega Greninja (a base-game new Mega), Mega Starmie (also base game), Mega Lucario Z (DLC), and Mega Zeraora (DLC). All four are in stock through independent retailers now.
The Mega Greninja plush has its own detailed guide at DexHaul's Mega Greninja plush page if you want the full size and price breakdown before buying. Short version: the Pokémon Center original is the reference version, and aftermarket prices have settled close to original MSRP.
Mega Lucario Z is a DLC-exclusive Mega, distinct from the classic Mega Lucario introduced in Pokémon X and Y (2013). The "Z" form is specific to Legends: Z-A's DLC, with different coloring and posture, making it a clear first-anniversary collector target.
Floette with the Eternal Flower is one of the game's symbolic Pokémon: it gained a new Mega in Z-A's base game and its flower form was long associated with Pokémon lore dating back to Pokémon X and Y. The Poké Plush captures the full Eternal Flower detail.
The Merchandise Gap: 45 New Megas, Five Plush
The most useful thing to know heading into year two: Z-A introduced 45 Mega Evolutions that did not exist before the game, yet only five of those Megas have official plush as of October 2026.
The base game's 26 new Megas include Mega Greninja, Mega Starmie, Mega Chandelure, Mega Hawlucha, Mega Dragonite, Mega Falinks, and more. The DLC adds 19 more, including Mega Lucario Z and Mega Zeraora. Only four from the September 2026 wave and Floette have physical plush so far.
Fan-favorite gaps at this stage include Mega Chandelure, Mega Hawlucha, Mega Dragonite, Mega Garchomp Z, and Mega Falinks. If year two follows the pattern of other game releases, expect further waves as the anniversary window extends.
Mega Charizard Y was introduced in Pokémon X and Y (2013) rather than Z-A, but it remains one of the most-requested Mega plush for the Z-A era and is in stock now through independent sellers.
Legends: Z-A Products for Holiday 2026
The October 29, 2026 physical bundle is timed well for holiday giving: one box covers the Switch 2 game and all DLC. For plush collectors, the Mega Greninja and Mega Lucario Z plush from the September wave are at or near their original retail pricing and ship in time for the holiday season.
For a broader Pokémon gift list across all budgets, see the DexHaul holiday gift guide. It covers every price range from small stocking-stuffer picks up to premium collector items.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the October 29 physical bundle include the Mega Dimension DLC?
Yes. The Pokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension physical bundle releasing October 29, 2026 includes both the base game and the full Mega Dimension expansion. It does not require a separate DLC purchase.
What Pokémon got new Megas in Legends: Z-A?
The base game introduced 26 new Mega Evolutions including Mega Greninja, Mega Floette, Mega Chandelure, Mega Hawlucha, and Mega Dragonite. The Mega Dimension DLC added 19 more, including Mega Lucario Z, Mega Garchomp Z, Mega Zeraora, and Mega Absol Z. Full lists are on Serebii's Mega Evolution pages.
When did Pokémon Legends: Z-A release?
October 16, 2025, on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The Mega Dimension DLC story content released December 10, 2025. The physical Switch 2 + Mega Dimension bundle releases October 29, 2026.
Which Mega Evolution plush from Z-A are available right now?
As of October 2026, Pokémon Center's Mega Greninja, Mega Starmie, Mega Lucario Z, and Mega Zeraora plush from the September 25, 2026 wave are available through independent retailers. The Eternal Flower Floette Poké Plush is also in stock. All are merchant-fulfilled, so prices and availability vary by seller.
Can I upgrade my Nintendo Switch copy to the Switch 2 Edition?
Yes. Players who own the Nintendo Switch version can purchase the Switch 2 Edition as a paid digital upgrade through the Nintendo eShop rather than buying the physical bundle. The Mega Dimension DLC is a separate purchase.
Find current Pokémon Legends: Z-A game editions, Mega Evolution plush, and accessories from independent shops at DexHaul's Games & Media section. Listings are updated live and cover multiple regions and currencies. DexHaul is independent and unofficial, not affiliated with Nintendo or The Pokémon Company.
Catch 'em all
More Pokémon Legends: Z-A editions and Mega Evolution plush from independent shops.