In a spectacular fusion of pop culture and lucha libre, The Pokemon Company joined forces with Mexico’s legendary wrestling promotion, Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), and hosted a vibrant event promoting Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
Held in Mexico and streamed for free on YouTube, the show featured a fully customized Pokemon-themed wrestling ring and appearances from fan-favorites Pikachu and Eevee. The centerpiece of the night was a high-energy, two-out-of-three falls match between Team Hawlucha (Místico, Máscara Dorada, and Titán) and Team Machamp (Volador Jr., Hechicero, and Bárbaro Cavernario).
The event was more than just a spectacle; it brought Pokemon characters to life through some of the performers’ stunning ring gear. Místico donned Hawlucha-inspired attire, Hechicero embodied Machamp, and other wrestlers repped favorites like Gengar, Sylveon, and Togepi.
As hype builds for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, fans are eager for answers. While pre-release footage teases stunning visuals and intriguing mechanics, players still have questions–how freely can we explore Lumiose City? Will the game connect meaningfully to Pokemon X and Y despite being on different platforms? Are there new regional forms or co-op features like in Arceus?
Pokemon Legends Z-A is set to release on October 16 for Switch and Switch 2.
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