Liputan6.com, Jakarta The Pokémon world has been excited again with the announcement of a new evolution, Mega Lucario Z, which will debut on December 10, 2025.
This character is included as part of the Mega Dimension DLC for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, available on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Mega Lucario Z introduces the innovative "Z Mega Evolution" mechanic, allowing Pokémon to act more quickly upon receiving a trainer's command.
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Pokémon Legends ZA players will experience a more dynamic battle experience, since the evolution offers not only speed but also exciting design changes and abilities.
Official Art: Mega Lucario Z #PokemonLegendsZA pic.twitter.com/HamhDmma8Q
— Pokémon @ Lumiose City 🥐 (@Pokemon) December 2, 2025
"Z Mega Evolution" Launch Details and Mechanics
Mega Lucario Z is scheduled for release on December 10, 2025, exclusively through the Mega Dimension DLC.
Players can access this new evolutionary form on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 consoles.
Obtaining it will be integrated into the storyline or special challenges within the DLC.
The "Z Mega Evolution" mechanic is an updated concept of the Mega Evolution transformation.
This feature allows Pokémon to execute moves at significantly higher speeds upon receiving instructions from their trainer.
While offering faster and more flexible attacks, "Z Mega Evolution" comes at a cost, because the "Mega Power" drains very quickly and making it ideal for short, decisive battles.
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Mega Lucario Z: Design and Differences
Mega Lucario Z retains the powerful Fighting and Steel-type combination of the classic Mega Lucario.
Its design features an aura cloak that envelops its entire body, providing increased defense and agility, gives it a more formidable and dynamic impression.
This Pokémon is adorned with long fur around its head and waist, as well as a unique fan-shaped tail.
Parts of its body, such as the backs of its hands and shins, are reinforced with steel energy, allowing it to deliver devastating blows.
Mega Lucario Z stands 1.3 meters tall and weighs 49.4 kg.
The main difference lies in its use of aura; classic Mega Lucario concentrates its aura for a single powerful attack, while Mega Lucario Z spreads its aura throughout its body.
This increasing defense, agility, and allows for more versatile move execution, made Mega Lucario Z focuses more on defensive aspects than its standard form.
Internet Reaction and Fun Fact
Mega Lucario Z appears to be inspired by Anubis, the Egyptian god of the underworld.
The new design removes Lucario's signature chest spikes and replaces it with a sleeker profile with a light blue hue adorned with a light brown fur coat.
Most YouTube comments endlessly compare Lucario Z to Hatsune Miku, which, of course, is understandable.
The trailer shows Mega Lucario Z battling a standard Mega Lucario, which it easily defeats.
According to Game Freak, Z evolutions can attack faster but also use up their power-ups faster than other creatures.
Fun fact: Like the original Mega Lucario, this new version is also a Fighting/Steel-type monster.
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