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Rosalie Newcombe

Pokemon Legends Z-A pre-orders have the best free gifts I've seen in years, and here's where to get them

Image of the box art for the Switch and Switch 2 versions of Pokemon Legends Z-A sitting on either side of a GamesRadar+ pre-order sign, on a green background.

Pokemon Legends Z-A pre-orders have been steadily in stock in both the US and UK since they went live, but I'm more interested in those elusive bonus gifts.

The best Switch games always have great pre-order bonuses, and the upcoming Pokemon game is no different. Retailers like Nintendo have an adorable figurine of the game's starters available with its pre-orders, while US retailers have everything from exclusive pins to a 'gamer mat' featuring a map of Lumiose City - it's what convinced me to pre-order as soon as I could.

Pokemon Legends Z-A will launch on October 16, so there's plenty of time to pick your favorite pre-order bonus and shop accordingly, whether you're after an original Switch or Switch 2 copy.

Don't forget, Pokemon Legends Z-A Switch 2 bundle pre-orders are also still in stock if you haven't yet made the next-generational Switch 2 leap, and come with a digital copy of the game that's redeemable via the eShop online store.

Where to pre-order Pokemon Z-A in the US

Where to pre-order Pokemon Z-A in the UK

Pokemon Legends Z-A FAQ

(Image credit: The Pokemon Company)

When is the Pokemon Legends Z-A release date?

Pokemon Legends Z-A launches on October 16, 2025, worldwide.

Is Pokemon Legends Z-A available on the original Switch?

Pokemon Legends Z-A will be available on both the original Nintendo Switch handheld and the new Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day.

Is Pokemon Legends Z-A a game-key card on the Switch 2?

The full Pokemon Legends Z-A game will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2 physical cartridges, just like first-party games like Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World.

What are the Pokemon Legends Z-A early purchase bonsuses?

Pokemon Legends Z-A also provides early purchase bonuses in-game to both digital and physical Switch and Switch 2 players. Anyone who orders a digital copy of the game before February 28, 2026, can receive a serial code for a gift of 100 Poke Balls.

Meanwhile, both digital and physical players can receive a Ralts in-game by navigating to 'Get via Internet' via the Mystery Gift feature.

Our ultimate Switch 2 starter pack is full to the brim with accessories like the best Nintendo Switch 2 cameras and the best Nintendo Switch 2 microSD Express Cards to get you started on your new Ninty handheld journey.

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