The Kalos Starters are Getting Mega Evolutions

Ryan Warner

Sep 12, 2025 at 11:53 pm

We've just received some exciting news about new Mega Pokémon that we can encounter on our journey through Lumiose City, starting this October in Pokémon Legends Z-A.

In today's Nintendo Direct, three new Mega Evolved Pokémon were revealed, and they are none other than the first partner Pokémon from X and Y.

Mega Chesnaught, Mega Greninja, and Mega Delphox will be playable starting in Pokémon Legends Z-A.

Mega Chesnaught

Mega Chesnaught is a Grass-, Fighting-type Pokémon. Its reinforced armor grants exceptional defense. When Mega Chesnaught goes on the offensive, that same armor turns into a devastating weapon, crushing its foes.

Mega Chesnaught’s armored body resembles a fortress brought to life. Its spiked shell and plated arms form an impenetrable defense, while its crimson cape gives it the presence of a noble knight.

Mega Chesnaught official render.

Mega Greninja

Mega Greninja is a Dark-, Water-type Pokémon. When Mega Evolved, Greninja's reflexes become heightened to their peak, allowing it always to strike first.

Mega Greninja’s sleek, jet-black body is built for speed and precision. Its star-shaped crest glows with watery energy, while a scarf-like tongue whips behind it as it moves. Twin Water Shuriken float at the ready, spinning in the air like deadly blades. Every motion is swift and deliberate, befitting a ninja who strikes before its foe can react.

Mega Greninja official render.

Mega Delphox

Mega Delphox is a Fire-, Psychic-type Pokémon, with the same typing as its regular form. It uses its Psychic powers to mesmerize its opponents before dealing damage swiftly and without mistake.

Mega Delphox rides atop a blazing branch while controlling two smaller branches floating at its sides. While Delphox's immense Psychic powers disorient its opponents, it deals damage, striking with pinpoint precision.

Mega Delphox official render.

How to get Mega Chesnaught, Mega Greninja, and Mega Delphox in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

These new Mega Evolved Pokémon cannot be obtained through regular gameplay. Somewhat controversially, the only way to get Mega Stones needed to Mega Evolve Chesnaught, Greninja, and Delphox is to compete in online Ranked Battles and move up the ranks.

Greninjite

Delphoxite

Chesnaughtite

Players will receive Mega Stones as rewards for participating in the Z-A Battle Club. This requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership, which is a monthly subscription (although it can be paid yearly to reduce its monthly cost dramatically).

How to get Mega Greninja

Greninjite will be rewarded by participating in ranked battles during season one. We know players will need to move up the ranks, but the exact details are not yet known.

How to get Mega Delphox

Delphoxite will be rewarded by participating in ranked battles during season two. It is not yet confirmed exactly when season one will end and season two will begin.

How to get Mega Chesnaught

Chesnaughtite will be rewarded by moving up the ranks in Ranked Battles season three.

Dittobase Infographic

We created a graphic featuring all three Mega Kalos starters to share on social media.