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Pokémon legends: ZA introduces numerous changes-but a well-known feature is not included. Is that a clever trick or a step back?
With Pokémon legends: ZA is playing a new path: real-time fights, mega developments and a gigantic city as a setting. Sounds like a dream for fans - but a decision causes excitement. Because a central feature that has been part of the Pokémon DNA for decades has been deleted. It's about skills. The community is split: while some welcome the innovation, others see a massive cut in the combat system.
Pokémon legends: ZA foregoing skills
Presented as part of the Pokémon Day 2025a new oneTo Pokémon legends: This showed gameplay scenes from the open city of Lumiose City, new characters and the revised combat system for the first time. Attentive fans have discovered an indication that a decades old feature could be missing.
Pokémon legends: ZA without skills?In the new trailer there was no trace of skills ads in the Pokémon status strips-at least they were always visible there in previous games. Certain Pokémon, the skills of which are usually clearly recognizable, did not show any effect. An example: aShould reduce the opposing attack at the start of the fight - but there was nothing to be seen in the trailer.
In addition, the fact that already increasesPokémon-Legenn: Aruchad foregoing skills, the assumption that tooForcontinues this path.Legends: ArceusIs the spiritual predecessor. So far, there is no official confirmation from Nintendo or Game Freak - but the evidence speaks a clear language..
What do fans say about it?For many, the lack of skills would be quite a cut. They comment on social media: Among other things:"Skills were one of the best changes they have ever introduced". Other fans believe that this cannot be because the Mega developments of the Pokémon would lose their charm without abilities.
What new features brings Pokémon legends: ZA?
Pokémon legends: ZA relies on a revised combat system with real-time elements. Trainers and Pokémon can move freely on the battlefield and actively avoid attacks. Mega developments are also returning-for the first time since Pokémon Ultra Sonne & Ultra Moon. The game world is Lumiose City in the Kalos region, which is modeled on France.
- A specific date has not yet been determined. In addition to the new Legends part, Pokémon Champions was also announced, in which the classic, round-based fights are in the foreground. This title appears for both Nintendo Switch and for mobile devices.
