Mega Zeraora breaks Pokemon Legends: ZA's Battle Mechanics

Pokemon Legends: ZAs latest Mega Evolution revealed for the game's upcoming DLC could shake up a combat system that already deviates from the series norm. Gen 7 Mythical Zeraora was the subject of the latest Pokemon Legends: ZA Mega Dimension trailer, showing the moon's new Mega Evolution in action. While Mega Zeraora is notable as only the second Mythical Pokémon after Diancie to gain a Mega form, it also appears to break a trend established by Legends: ZAs bass game.

Mega Zeraora's reveal checks another leaked DLC Mega Evolution confirmed, but comes with a caveat that wasn't included in the original leak.

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According to the official Pokémon website, it may be difficult for players to obtain Mega Zeraora in the Mega Dimension DLC, suggesting that it may be hidden behind a special event or Rogue Mega Evolution challenge. Even once players are able to capture Zeraora, they may not be able to fully control it, as Mega Zeraora is said to be able to act on its own in battle.

Mega Zeraora can act independently in Pokemon Legends: ZA's Mega Dimension DLC

The description of Mega Zeraora from the official website notes that this Mythical mon usually has an internal limiter that contains the energy stored in its body. However, due to Mega Evolution, that limiter has been removed, allowing Mega Zeraora to unleash the stored energy during battle. The website goes on to note that Mega Zeraora itself decides when to unleash this energy, and that trainers must trust the animal or be in perfect sync with it to effectively use this energy.

It is possible that this information is just flavor text to further the knowledge of Mega Zeraora and will not have any impact on gameplay. However, screenshots and gameplay footage show that Mega Zeraora unleashes this energy, so it could very well affect gameplay.

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Players will not be able to control when Mega Zeraora unleashes its stored power

From this description of Mega Zeraora's power, it sounds like players will be able to control the Mythical Pokémon's standard attacks just like any other human in Pokemon Legends: ZA. The difference is likely that, after some time has passed after Mega Evolving Zeraora, it will unleash a super powerful attack automatically, regardless of players' inputs. Until more about this mechanic is confirmed, players can only speculate, but signs point to Mega Zeraora being an incredibly unique addition to Pokemon Legends: ZA.

How Mega Zeraora's Unique Power Could Turn Pokemon Legends: ZA's Battles on Their Head

Regardless of how this special ability works, Mega Zeraora is said to have a property that will make this surge of energy incredibly powerful. The official website notes that attacks used after storing energy are strong enough to take down multiple nearby opponents at once. This detail suggests that Mega Zeraora will be able to use its stored energy to attack with AoE moves that hit targets within a wide radius, rather than focusing on single-target damage.

While players can't specifically control when this attack triggers, it can still be a game changer when facing multiple wild Pokémon at once. One of the toughest situations in Pokemon Legends: ZA is when players find themselves surrounded by multiple strong wild Pokémon like Alphas, so Mega Zeraora will likely be invaluable to players trying to avoid being overwhelmed in these scenarios. With Mega Dimension breaking a major Gen 1 tradition and raising the level cap past 100, having a team member that can pack a particularly powerful punch when Mega Evolved will be especially necessary.