June 25 marks the end of Pokémon Legends: The Age of ZA.

Pokemon Legends: ZASeason 13 will be released on June 25th, ending the short era that started on June 4th. Pokemon Legends: ZA It's probably the most experimental game in the series, as it not only removed abilities and significantly changed the movepools of all Pokémon, but also completely reworked Pokémon battles. Turn-based combat has been a staple of the franchise for as long as it has existed. Pokemon Legends: ZA It used a real-time combat system with movement cooldowns and four-player matches of all-versus-all.

The move away from turn-based Pokémon battles was both a blessing and a curse, as many long-time fans disliked the switch to a busier battle mode. However, it was well received by others and some newcomers. Will this remain the case or will we return to turn-based combat? pokemon wind and waves We'll have to wait and see, but I don't think that will happen. by Pokemon Legends: ZARanked battles have changed the way the game is played and have become an interesting part of the season loop. The meta and rewards change every season, and Season 13 will be the same on June 25th.

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Season 13 is set to change Pokémon Legends: ZA on June 25th.

Season 12 ends on June 24th.2026 6:59 PM PDT/9:59 PM ET
Season 13 begins on June 24th.2026 11 PM PDT/June 252026 2:00 AM ET

Pokemon Legends: ZA's Mega Evolution has been the game's biggest attraction since launch, especially in ranked battles. Now, Season 13 is going to shake things up quite a bit. In Season 12, players will be able to use all Pokémon, limited to a maximum of two Pokémon per team. This is no longer the case in Season 13, as all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon are not allowed.

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Pokemon Legends: Pokemon that can participate in ZA Season 13

Lumios Pokémon Encyclopedia: All Pokemon from 001 to 227
Hyperspace Pokémon Encyclopedia: All Pokemon from 001 to 112
limited pokemon: All legendary and mythical Pokémon have been banned.

Typically restricted Pokémon include: Pokemon Legends: ZAMewtwo, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza. However, in Season 13, no Legendary or Mythical will be allowed, regardless of their restricted status. Actually the official rules are Pokemon Legends: ZA Season 13, found on Pokemon.com, states that Pokemon numbers 228-232 in the Lumiose Pokedex are ineligible, and Pokemon numbers 113-132 in the Hyperspace Pokedex are also banned. The list of banned monsters includes:

Lumios Pokémon Encyclopedia
- Xerneas
- Yveltal
- Zygarde
- Diancie
- Mewtwo
Hyperspace Pokémon Encyclopedia
- heat run
- volcano
- cobalion
- Terrakion
- Viridion
- Keldeo
- Meloetta
- Genesect
- Hoopa
- Ma Shadow
- Meltan
- Melmetal
- Darkrai
- Latias
- Latios
- Kyogre
- Groudon
- Rayquaza
- Magiana
- come on

Whenever limited Pokemon are allowed Pokemon Legends: ZAKyogre, Groudon, and Xerneas tend to dominate the meta due to their sheer power. However, with all legends and myths banned, combat will become more balanced and in some ways more interesting.

June 25 marks the beginning of a new era in Pokémon Legends: ZA.

ZA's Mega Baxcalibur appears in Pokémon Legends: Hyperspace Lumios.

This isn't the first time a variety of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon have appeared in the game's lifetime, though. Legendary: ZA Now that it's banned, I wonder what's next. The answer might be the boring “the cycle repeats itself endlessly,” but Season 8 proved it. Pokemon Legends: ZA It only allows Pokemon that can Mega Evolve, making it a completely new game when you want.

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Still, no new Mega Stones or Pokémon will be added and a hypothetical second DLC will be ruled out while fans wait. pokemon wind and wavesIt will be important to see the updated rules for ranked battles when they are released in late 2027. This might be a time to experiment. Pokemon Legends: ZATake advantage of the battle system or collect more Pokémon. pokemon championRegulates MBs such as Mega Staraptor and Mega Malamar.

All Rewards for Pokemon Legends: ZA Season 13

Pokemon Legends ZA Trainer using Mega Ring

First, what is worth noting is Season 13 will run from Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM PDT/Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET until Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:59 PM (PDT)/9:59 PM ET.. During this period, players can rank up from Z rank to A rank as usual. Pokemon Legends: ZA compensation. Depending on your Season 12 placement at the end of the season, here's what will apply at the start of Season 13:

A rank

Gold bottle cap x3
bottle cap x5
Seed of Mastery x3
hunk x1

B~E rank

Gold bottle cap x2
Bottle cap x3
Seed of Mastery x2
2 nuggets

Grade F~I

Gold bottle cap x1
Bottle cap x2
Seed of Mastery x1
2 nuggets

Grades J to M

Bottle cap x1
Seed of Mastery x1
2 nuggets

N~R rank

Seed of Mastery x1
1 nugget

S rank or lower

It's also worth mentioning that players can obtain both ranked-exclusive Mega Stoens. Pokemon Legends: ZAOther rank advancement rewards come as you advance through the ranks in Season 13. The rewards are as follows:

Y rank -Greningite
Rank X – Delphoxite
W rank – Chessnotite
Rank V – Baxcalibrite
U rank – Septilite
T rank – Swampertite
S rank – Blaze Kenite
M rank – 1 Beast Ball
Rank I – 1 Beast Ball
E rank – 2 Beast Balls
D rank – 2 Beast Balls
C rank – 3 Beast Balls
B rank – 3 Beast Balls
A rank – 5 Beast Balls

This is a one-time reward for reaching that rank, but moving up from M rank to A rank still gives you a total of 17 Beast Balls. This is one of the rarest Pokéballs. Pokemon Legends: ZAPerfect for shiny hunters who want colors to match their Pokemon like Cobalion, or who simply prefer rare Poke Balls. As usual, once Season 13 begins, players' ranks will be reset to their Z ranks, and they can receive rewards for previous seasons by visiting the Ranked Battles page in the Link Play menu.