Pokémon Legends: Z-A Pre-Order Bonuses & Release Date Guide
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is hitting shelves October 16, 2025, and trust me, it hasn’t just been the trailers getting me excited—it’s all these quirky pre-order bonuses popping up everywhere. The release date’s already circled and starred on my calendar (my phone actually sent me a notification, which is peak millennial, I guess). It reminds me of the old days queueing outside GameStop at midnight, shivering, and hoping someone doesn’t spill hot chocolate on the boxed copy. But anyway—this Z-A launch? The bonus swag is wild.
So, what goodies do you get for pre-ordering Pokémon Legends Z-A? Honestly, it feels like Pokémon and Nintendo finally remembered how much we fans love physical collectibles. If you go with Best Buy, you’re looking at a legit gamer mat with a bright map of Lumiose City—the kind that makes you want to clear your desk and pretend you're orchestrating a massive city overhaul like you're Mayor Lumiose. It’s not gigantic, but it’s beefy enough for your keyboard and a stack of maybe-guilty snack wrappers.
Walmart’s swinging in with pins—one of Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile, but you don’t know which until you open the box. When I was a kid, I’d have probably begged Mom to pre-order three copies for each pin, but now I just like the surprise. Over at GameStop, show up at their midnight launch and you might score a Z-A themed tote bag, which, let’s be honest, is weirdly perfect for lugging gaming snacks or sneaking Switch cartridges around at family gatherings. Last time I saw so many friends show up at midnight was for a Harry Potter release, and, real talk, the tote feels like a grown-up treat.
No matter where you buy, though, everyone nabs a bonus in-game Ralts holding a Gardevoirite Stone (Mega Gardevoir, anyone?), which is Pokémon’s little way of making FOMO official. Go digital? Add 100 Poké Balls to your stash—little moments like that always make me flash back to missing Poké Ball throws in Viridian Forest and wishing I’d had more. Most bonuses are “while supplies last.” (I’ve seen that line burn hardcore collectors before—one year, I missed out on a Pikachu hat at launch and honestly, it still stings a bit.) International fans, heads up: Nintendo UK Store is giving away a figurine trio of the starters, and if you’re in Japan, there’s even an in-game trench coat or a silverware set, depending on the retailer. I kind of want both.
Honestly, whether you're in it for the gameplay or the chance to own a little piece of Pokémon history (or another tote to shove in a closet), this launch feels like Pokémon is actually listening to fans. Release day can’t come soon enough.
