The Pokémon Company released a new trailer for Legends: Z-A, titled “The Case of the Sweet Scent Incident,” which introduces a new Pokémon and hints at the game’s narrative. The trailer features two young trainers exploring an abandoned building in Lumiose City at night. They encounter unsettling elements such as a strange scent, unusual noises, and corrosive liquid in the building, yet they choose to continue their exploration. Their adventure leads them upstairs, where they witness a man being attacked by what appears to be a massive pitcher plant.
This creature is identified as a Victreebel undergoing mega evolution, a feature first introduced in Pokémon X and Y. A press release indicates that Mega Victreebel has significantly increased the amount of sweet-smelling acid it contains, causing it to spill over. This design choice visually represents its overflowing nature aimed at luring in prey. The trailer further clarifies that the Mega Victreebel in question belongs to a construction worker who was training his partner in isolation.
The trailer alludes to potential gameplay elements in Legends: Z-A, suggesting missions centered around investigating mysterious occurrences in Lumiose. While players are already aware that the game will feature wild Pokémon capable of attacking, this trailer emphasizes the challenges players might face in a city designed for both human and Pokémon coexistence. The presence of such dangers appears to align with the game’s theme, raising questions about how the gameplay mechanics will incorporate these elements when the game is released in October.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/pokemon/763401/pokeon-legends-za-mega-victreebel