Pokémon Champions Adds Z Mega Evolutions, Reveals Three New Abilities
The addition of Z Mega Evolutions with game-specific abilities gives Pokémon Champions its own competitive identity, distinct from the main series.
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During the Pokémon World Championships 2026 stream on August 31, it was announced that Mega Evolved Pokémon with the name Z will appear in Pokémon Champions. The official Pokémon Information Bureau X account revealed the abilities of Mega Absol Z, Mega Lucario Z, and Mega Garchomp Z, including a new ability introduced in this game.
The announcement came during the Pokémon World Championships 2026 stream on August 31. Mega Lucario Z's ability, Hadou no Bougo, halves damage from contact moves and is new to the game. Mega Absol Z's Kireaji raises the power of cutting moves by 1.5 times, boosting same-type moves like Night Slash and Shadow Claw. Mega Garchomp Z's Fuyuu makes it immune to Ground-type moves and entry hazards.
A promotional video showed Mega Lucario Z and Mega Absol Z battling to an arranged version of the original game's music, a nod to the Red and Green opening scene between Gengar and Nidorino. The video also featured a Double Battle with Baxcalibur and Rillaboom, and Heatran roaring toward the stadium.
- Mega Lucario Z: Ability Hadou no Bougo halves damage from contact moves; a new ability introduced in this game.
- Mega Absol Z: Ability Kireaji increases the power of moves that cut the opponent by 1.5 times, boosting same-type moves like Night Slash and Shadow Claw.
- Mega Garchomp Z: Ability Fuyuu makes it unaffected by Ground-type moves and entry hazards.
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