Mega Hawlucha Officially Confirmed for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Here Are the Details

Liputan6.com, Jakarta The Pokémon world was once again excited by the official announcement of Mega Hawlucha, one of the new Mega Evolutions appearing in the upcoming video game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

The news was announced via an official video on the Pokémon YouTube channel on August 28, 2025, showcasing an epic battle that culminated in Hawlucha's transformation.

In the video, titled "FULL MATCH: Hawlucha vs. Machamp!", Hawlucha demonstrated its newfound power after evolving, defeating Machamp in stunning style.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is scheduled for release on October 16, 2025, for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.

The game will be set in Lumiose City in the Kalos region, focusing on plans to rebuild the city in harmony between humans and Pokémon..

Mega Hawlucha's design remains true to its original inspiration from lucha libre, the iconic Mexican wrestling style.

This evolution brings striking visual enhancements, such as a wing-like cape, feathers around the waist that now form a more pronounced belt, and a more elaborate mask.

Touches of shimmering gold and an elegant chest piece add a sense of grandeur to its appearance.

Overall, Mega Hawlucha appears larger and more menacing, with bulging muscles, signifying a significant increase in strength.

Despite the transformation, its type remains Fighting/Flying, retaining its unique identity.

The energy from Mega Evolution has inflated its muscles, enhancing not only its Attack but also its Defense, making it a formidable opponent in the arena.

Mega Hawlucha stands approximately 99 cm (3'3") tall and weighs 25 kg (55.1 lbs).

In battle, he is known for his strategy of luring opponents into attacking, then countering with a surprise, before unleashing his signature move, the Flying Press, to secure victory.

To celebrate this reveal, The Pokémon Company International even partnered with Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) to hold a special event at Arena México in Mexico City on September 25, 2025, featuring a lucha libre exhibition match.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A will bring back the Mega Evolution mechanic first introduced in Pokémon X and Y, a feature highly anticipated by fans.

The game is set entirely in Lumiose City, based on Paris, and will explore the city's redevelopment plans to create an ideal environment for humans and Pokémon to coexist.

In addition to Mega Hawlucha, the game will also introduce other new confirmed Mega Evolutions, such as Mega Victreebel, revealed on August 21, 2025, and Mega Dragonite, announced on July 22, 2025.

Returning Mega Evolutions from previous games and confirmed for Pokémon Legends: Z-A include Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Ampharos, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Sableye, Mega Altaria, Mega Absol, and Mega Lucario.

If you're looking for even more exciting action, look no further than the special collaboration between Pokémon and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) at the Pokémon Legends: Z-A × CMLL Event.

Pokémon and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre are teaming up to showcase lucha libre—the traditional Mexican wrestling style—at its finest.

The event will take place on September 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM PDT (7:00 PM CST local time) at Arena México in Mexico City, Mexico, with tickets available soon at Ticketmaster.

The match will also be streamed on CMLL's official YouTube channel for fans around the world to watch!