My Nintendo Store UK has finally dropped its preorders for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and it’s by far the biggest selection of preorder bonuses we’ve seen for the upcoming Switch 1 & Switch 2 RPG so far.
Any version of the game you buy also comes with a PokémonLegends: Z-A Partner Figurine, with Tepig, Chikorita, and Totodile in one collective pose, as a bonus item.
Other retailers had already put their preorders up with their own incentives. Amazon UK’s at £52.95 is still among the cheapest for the Switch 2 version, and the Pokémon Center UK is bundling starter Pokémon plushies with copies of the game.
The UK Nintendo store, however, is offering three separate bundles, each offering various new Pokémon merchandise, ranging from £56.99 to £78.99.
That’s along with the standard editions of the game. For instance, the Switch 1 version of PokémonLegends Z-A is selling for £49.99 both physically and digitally.
The physical version on Switch 2 is selling for £58.99, but you can buy it digitally for £57.99 through the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. If you buy the Switch 1 version physically, you can also buy the Switch 2 upgrade pack for higher frame rates and resolutions, for £7.99.
For an added £7/8 of each version, though, you can buy the very good-looking Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Evolution Bundle. Each variation contains both a Z-A starter Pokémon pin set, enclosed in a snazzy case, and a figurine each of Mega Charizard X (8 x 10 m) and Mega Charizard Y ( 8 x 8cm).
As far as the promo images go by, they seem like decent figurines considering the added price and included pins. On the other hand, if Pokémon swag is more your thing, then the Legends: Z-A Trainer Bundle is more for you.
For an extra £13/14 from the standard editions, £62.99 for the Switch 1 version & £71.99 for the Switch 2 version, you’ll also get a Mega Evolution-themed umbrella, cap, and mug featuring Tepig, Chikorita, and Totodile.
The huge Champion’s Choice Bundle, for an added £20, though, gives you the entire lot from the Mega Evolution and Trainer Bundles. With the bonus figurine included as well, the Champion's Choice Bundle by far gives you the best value.
If you're as excited for Pokemon Legends: Z-A as Nintendo could hope following the boosted performance of Scarlet & Violet on the Switch 2, the biggest set wil grant you the largest bang for your buck.
Ben Williams – IGN freelance contributor with over 10 years of experience covering gaming, tech, film, TV, and anime. Follow him on Twitter/X @BenLevelTen.
