Pokemon Legends: Z-A Pre-Order Bonuses Announced, But There's a Catch

Summary

Bonuses for trainers who pre-orderPokemon Legends: Z-Avia the My Nintendo Store starting June 11 have been revealed, but they appear to be only available through the store’s European website. The second game in thePokemonLegendsspin-off series,Pokemon Legends: Z-Ais set in modern-day Lumiose City in the Kalos region. Featuring the unique Pokemon catching mechanics introduced inPokemon Legends: Arceus, the newest installment promises a stronger emphasis on trainer battles and the return of fan-favorite Pokemon from past generations.

The Pokemon Company recentlyconfirmed the release date forPokemon Legends: Z-Ato be October 16 for both the original Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with pre-orders opening on June 5. Players who purchase the game for the original Switch will have the option to also buy the Switch 2 version via a digital upgrade pack. US prices for either version ofPokemon Legends: Z-Ahave not yet been officially announced.

Players who pre-order either the physical or digital edition ofPokemon Legends: Z-Athrough the My Nintendo Store’sEU websitestarting on June 11 will receive a figurine featuring all three starter Pokemon: Totodile, Tepig, and Chikorita. Three additional bundles of exclusive merch, including a pin set of the starters, two Mega Charizard figurines, a Mega Evolution hat, mugs, and an umbrella withart of the recently revealed Mega Evolutions inPokemon Legends: Z-Awill also be available for purchase. The site does not specify which bundles–titled Mega Evolution, Trainer, and Champion’s Choice– include which items.

Exclusive Pokemon Legends: Z-APre-Order Bonuses Revealed for EU My Nintendo Store

Fans interested in grabbingPokemon Legends: Z-Athrough the EU My Nintendo Store can register their email on the website to receive a notification when pre-orders become available. A similar bonus has not been announced on My Nintendo Store websites outside of the EU at the time of this writing. However, trainers everywhere can still score a free Sitting Cutie plush of onestarter Pokemon forPokemon Legends: Z-Aby pre-ordering the game from the Pokemon Center.

Although region-exclusive merchandise is nothing new, hopefully this deal will be made available toPokemonfans everywhere. It’s possible that more bonuses will be announced during theupcoming Pokemon Presents showcase on July 22, which could also bring news of the next mainline game in the series afterPokemon Scarlet and Violet.