This article was updated by Andrea Trama on May 9, 2026, with a list of all the Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. It was first published on May 4.
While Starmie finally received a Mega Evolution in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, one Pokemon fan has created their own version of what the evolved critter could look like. The Pokemon community is well known for creating fan art based on their favorite pocket monsters, and the release of Pokemon Legends: Z-A near the end of last year inspired many artistic fans to share original designs based on the new game.
Set in Luminous City in the Kalos region, Pokemon Legends: Z-A presented players with some new game mechanics to keep the adventure fresh. Game Freak also brought back Mega Evolutions from previous generations. Thanks to this, various Pokemon received a Mega form for the first time in the franchise. One of these pocket monsters was Starmie. This enhanced version of the Pokemon featured longer legs, a design choice that left some fans unsatisfied.
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Pokemon Fan Shares What Mega Starmie Would Look Like With Longer Arms Instead of Legs
Fortunately, one Reddit user known as HertzBurst has set out to change that by making their own Mega Starmie Z concept, sharing the results for the community to see. Notably, this redesign imagined what the Mega Evolution of Starmie would look like with longer arms instead of legs. While this was the only change the artist seemingly made to the design seen in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, it made a drastic difference to the Pokemon’s appearance, and the community has taken notice.
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Impressively, this Starmie concept has already earned over 8K upvotes on the Pokemon subreddit. When sharing the post to Reddit, HertzBurst provided a mockup of what the new design would look like in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, along with an image of the creature seemingly walking with its arms. Many users have commented on the design, with many saying they prefer it to the one in the game. Additionally, some joked that the longer arms reminded them of Wario’s mustache.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A added dozens of new Mega Evolutions, and they are:
- Mega Meganium
- Mega Emboar
- Mega Feraligatr
- Mega Barbaracle
- Mega Starmie
- Mega Floette
- Mega Meowstic
- Mega Pyroar
- Mega Raichu X
- Mega Raichu Y
- Mega Clefable
- Mega Scolipede
- Mega Victreebel
- Mega Excadrill
- Mega Garchomp Z (event)
- Mega Absol Z (DLC)
- Mega Lucario Z (DLC)
- Mega Dragonite
- Mega Malamar
- Mega Dragalge
- Mega Froslass
- Mega Hawlucha
- Mega Scrafty
- Mega Chandelure
- Mega Greninja
- Mega Chesnaught
- Mega Delphox
- Mega Falinks
- Mega Skarmory
- Mega Drampa
- Mega Zygarde
- Mega Scovillain (DLC)
- Mega Glimmora (DLC)
- Mega Tatsugiri (DLC)
- Mega Baxcalibur (DLC)
- Mega Chimecho (DLC)
- Mega Golisopod (DLC)
- Mega Golurk (DLC)
- Mega Staraptor (DLC)
- Mega Crabominable (DLC)
- Mega Heatran (DLC)
- Mega Darkrai (DLC)
- Mega Magearna (DLC)
- Mega Zeraora (DLC)
Pokemon Fan Artists Are Being Inspired by Pokemon Winds and Waves
It is worth noting that many other Pokemon fans have been sharing fan art recently. Besides Pokemon Legends: Z-A, the upcoming Pokemon Winds and Waves have been a big source of inspiration for artists. While there are many details still waiting to be revealed, the first trailer for the games unveiled the starter trio: Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua. The community has had a heyday creating artwork based on the new Pokemon, with some even imagining what the evolutions for the Gen 10 starters could look like.
Guess the games from the emojis.
Guess the games from the emojis.
Unfortunately, Pokemon Winds and Waves are not coming until 2027, and leaks have suggested that more information might not be revealed this year. With this in mind, more gamers will likely continue to look to previous Pokemon games for inspiration, as fan art continues to be shared on places like Reddit. Time will tell what other creative ideas are shared by the community in the days ahead.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 79/100 Critics Rec: 64%
- Released
- October 16, 2025
- ESRB
- Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases
- Developer(s)
- Game Freak, Creatures Inc.
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
WHERE TO PLAY
LIVE THE LIFE OF A POKÉMON TRAINER IN THE STREETS OF LUMIOSE CITY
Whether you’re a die-hard Pokémon fan or about to toss your first Poké Ball, the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game has plenty to offer for Trainers of all types. Experience classic gameplay with modern twists that are sure to revolutionize your Pokémon RPG experience.
CATCH, BATTLE, AND MEGA-EVOLVE—ALL IN REAL TIME!
Step onto the battlefield and command your Pokémon directly—there are no turns! For the first time in the Pokémon RPG series, Trainers and their Pokémon can both move around in real-time battles, and your Pokémon will unleash their moves when you tell them to. Strategically swapping out your Pokémon and accounting for each move’s timing and area of effect will greatly help you in this new style of battle.
HARNESS THE POWER OF MEGA EVOLUTION
When Trainers have a strong bond with their Pokémon, a Key Stone worn by the Trainer resonates with a Mega Stone held by their Pokémon, allowing Mega Evolution to take place.
ROGUE MEGA EVOLUTION
Rampaging Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon are threatening Lumiose City. These Pokémon are extra tough to beat, but if you do manage to defeat them, you'll receive valuable Mega Stones as a reward.
RISE THROUGH THE RANKS OF THE Z-A ROYALE
You’re invited to join the Z-A Royale, a competition for Pokémon Trainers to test their skills and determine who’s strongest.
Each night, a battle zone for the competition will appear. Prepare yourself by spending the day in wild zones, catching and training Pokémon, then venture into the battle zone and take on other Trainers.
Be strategic and complete bonus card challenges as you battle to speed up your climb from Rank Z to Rank A. Can you climb the ranks and reach the top?
WELCOME TO LUMIOSE CITY
Visit shops, restaurants, and more, all centered around Prism Tower. An urban redevelopment plan is underway to shape the city into a place that belongs to both people and Pokémon.
BATTLE WITH TRAINERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
With a Nintendo Switch Online membership*, you can battle up to three other Trainers at once, locally or online, in frenetic real-time battles!
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Pokemon
- Number of Players
- 1-4 players (online)
- Nintendo Switch Release Date
- October 16, 2025
- Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
- October 16, 2025
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
