Pokemon Legends: Z-A DLC Gives Lucario A New Mega Evolution

"Lucario is one of Game Freak's favorite Pokémon and has long been one of the faces for Mega Evolutions since the powered-up transformations debuted in and . Now, the steel/fighting-type monster is getting another Mega form as part of Pokémon Legends: Z-A 's Mega Dimension DLC called Mega Lucario Z."

", these Mega Evolution Z forms will play a little differently than their standard transformations, as they will have shorter cooldown times for their attacks, but use more of the Mega Gauge that lets them sustain their transformations. They hit faster, but can use fewer moves before reverting to their original forms, so Game Freak says they're less suited for longer battles."

"Mega Lucario Z doesn't change the Pokémon's steel/fighting typing, so it will be interesting to see how it differentiates itself from the original Mega Lucario in the competitive space. The fact that Z forms have their own special mechanic makes it sound like other Pokémon will be getting these alternate forms. This lines up with some of the datamined leaks from earlier this year that claim Absol and Garchomp are also getting these new transformations in Mega Dimension ."

Mega Lucario Z debuts as a new Mega Evolution Z form in Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC. The form retains Lucario's Steel/Fighting typing while introducing alternate Mega mechanics that shorten attack cooldowns but increase Mega Gauge consumption. The faster-hit playstyle allows quicker strikes but limits the number of moves usable before reversion, making the form less suited for prolonged battles. The Z forms' unique mechanic suggests other Pokémon will receive alternate Mega transformations. Datamined leaks indicate Absol and Garchomp may receive Z transformations. The DLC also adds new forms for Raichu, Chimecho, Baxcalibur, and Zeraora.

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