Pokémon Legends: Z-A will introduce a new multiplayer feature called the Z-A Battle Club, allowing up to four Trainers to compete in fast-paced battles when the game launches on October 16 2025.
Available in both the standard Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 editions, the mode offers players a new way to test their skills online or locally.
In the Z-A Battle Club, Trainers face off in three-minute Link Battles, aiming to defeat as many Pokémon as possible within the time limit. Each defeated Pokémon earns a point, and these points contribute to rankings.
All participating Pokémon can make use of a wide variety of moves, and Trainers will also be able to Mega Evolve their Pokémon using Mega Power orbs that appear during battles.
Matches begin with Trainers positioned across the stage, sending Pokémon into the fray. If a Pokémon faints, its Trainer returns to their starting point, where their team is fully restored before rejoining the battle. Items that temporarily boost stats can also be collected throughout the match.
The battle system combines real-time movement with strategic use of attacks. Moves vary in their effects, with some covering a fixed radius to strike multiple targets and others travelling in straight lines to reach distant opponents. Trainers are encouraged to adapt their strategy to maximise their advantage.
Players can compete in Ranked Battles, starting from Rank Z and climbing to Rank A by earning points through victories and performance. Private Battles are also available, allowing friends to play together using Link Codes and customised rules.
The Z-A Battle Club is featured in the latest trailer for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, giving fans a first look at the competitive four-player format ahead of the game’s release in October.
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