Still leveling your squad when Battle Club seasons rotate in new Mega Stones? Miss the window once and you're stuck waiting months for another shot at Chesnaughtite, Delphoxite, or Greninjite.
We mapped the official rollout, rank thresholds, and side tasks so you can plan your climb and claim each stone without burning ladder tickets on guesswork.
Review the schedule below, circle the October 16 kickoff, and slot the team tips into your prep before Mega Dimension season one opens.
The Power of Mega Evolution Returns
Mega Evolution debuted in Pokémon X and Y in 2013, offering temporary power spikes tied to special stones. In Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension, Game Freak is refreshing these mechanics with seasonal objectives and dimensional arenas that spotlight Mega forms. Expect enhanced animations, refreshed ability kits, and special research quests that explain how Mega Energy evolved in Kalos.
If you’re new to Mega strategies, start with our competitive team-building guide to understand synergy between Mega forms, terrain control, and hazard management.
Featured Mega Evolutions
Kalos Starter Highlights
Mega Chesnaught
Upgraded defenses plus access to Siege Shield, a new ability that reduces physical damage after switching in.
Mega Delphox
Enhanced mystical abilities, including the rumored Arcane Surge ability that sets Psychic Terrain.
Mega Greninja
Retains Protean versatility while gaining Dimensional Dash, a speed boost when entering new arenas.
Each Mega Evolution unlocks legacy moves from Pokémon X and Y alongside new signature techniques tied to the Mega Dimension storyline. Players who missed their debut in 2014 now have a second chance to master these iconic forms within an open-world Kalos setting.
Ranked Battle Schedule & Rewards
The Z-A Battle Club will distribute Mega Stones through a three-season roadmap beginning October 16, 2025. Each season features themed leaderboards, exclusive cosmetics, and the coveted Mega Stone reward.
Season 1 · October 16 – December 1, 2025
Unlock Greninjite by placing in the top reward tier.
Season 2 · December 2025
Earn Delphoxite as Ranked Battle rewards refresh.
Season 3 · Early 2026
Complete event challenges to grab Chesnaughtite.
Important Collection Notes
- Limited quantity per account—only one of each Mega Stone per season.
- Rewards are delivered via the Ranked Battle reward screen after the season ends.
- Missed stones will be redistributed in future events, so keep an eye on official announcements.
- Battle Club rankings require a Nintendo Switch Online membership for online matchmaking.
Preparing Your Mega Evolution Teams
Now is the perfect time to start training your Kalos starters. Focus on EV spreads, held items, and partner synergy that complement each Mega form’s strengths. For example, pair Mega Chesnaught with screens support, Mega Delphox with Trick Room setters like Reuniclus, and Mega Greninja with Tailwind users.
Want even more preparation tips? Bookmark our Mega Dimension bonus guide to stack apparel rewards before Ranked Battles begin.
“Mega Evolution transcends standard Evolution.”
“A new way to power up your Pokémon in battle.”— Pokémon Legends: Z-A Official Announcement
Mega Stone FAQ
Are Mega Stones tradable with other players?
Mega Stones earned through Ranked Battles remain bound to your save and cannot be traded. However, future event distributions may provide additional copies for friends.
Do Mega Evolutions return in standard story missions?
Yes. Side quests in Mega Dimension zones feature NPCs using Mega Evolutions, providing opportunities to practice counters before competitive play.
Will there be more Kalos Mega Evolutions?
The Pokémon Company teased additional Mega announcements in early 2026. Stay tuned to our news hub for coverage as future seasons add more fan favorites.
Closing Battle Plan
With the Ranked schedule, redemption rules, and team cores laid out, you know exactly when to log in and how to pilot each Kalos starter once Chesnaughtite, Delphoxite, and Greninjite go live.
Stay plugged into PokeVerse for the next wave of alerts—we track Battle Club rotations in real time and pair them with matchup guides so your roster adjustments keep pace with every Mega update without adding extra grind.