Mega Dragonite Is Making Its Franchise Debut Ahead of Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Z-A – is scheduled to make its first appearance in the franchise even before the game is released. This exciting reveal has been hinted at for the next episode of Pokemon Horizons. However, it’s important to note that Western fans will most likely have to wait until Pokemon Legends: Z-A is available in the market before they can watch this upcoming episode.

In mid-July 2025, Mega Dragonite was first unveiled as a bonus for early adopters of the game Pokemon Legends: Z-A. This powerful Mega Evolution is among the 26 new ones scheduled to premiere in the upcoming role-playing game.

Minor spoilers for Pokemon Horizons (Episode 107 synopsis) ahead.

Pokemon Horizons Teases Mega Dragonite Debut Episode

Following long-standing custom, the latest creatures designed for Pokemon Legends: Z-A are expected to show up in the Pokemon television series as well. Interestingly, it looks like Mega Dragonite could make its first appearance even before the game launches, hinted by the upcoming Episode 107 of Pokemon Horizons: The Series. According to a summary from Comicbook, this episode will feature Roy trying to rescue Ult (Uruto) after he is captured during an attempt to breach the Explorers’ hideout. During the ensuing commotion, Ult’s Dragonite might make its debut.

Although the summary doesn’t explicitly confirm Mega Dragonite’s appearance in the episode, there’s a lot of buzz among Pokemon Horizons fans on social media suggesting it might be featured. One popular theory circulating online is that Ult’s Dragonite will evolve spontaneously. Moreover, Episode 107 is anticipated to introduce Rabsca and the Galarian Zen Mode form of Darmanitan for the first time in the anime.

Pokemon Horizons Mega Dragonite Episode Isn’t Coming to the West Immediately

Episode 107 of the show will be aired on Friday, August 22nd, in Japan. This episode is part of what is referred to as the Mega Voltage arc in Japan and is likely to be called Pokemon Horizons Season 3 when it airs in the West. The date for the localized version has not been announced yet. It’s worth noting that Pokemon Horizons typically airs in Japan before its Western release, with Netflix currently showing episodes that are 28 episodes behind the Japanese broadcast.

Based on current circumstances, it seems highly probable that Mega Dragonite will make its Western debut within the video game “Pokemon Legends: Z-A,” as initially announced. Notably, a sequel to “Pokemon Legends: Arceus” is due for release on October 16, and will be playable on both the original Nintendo Switch and its successor. As we eagerly await the game’s launch, there’s an abundance of fresh footage from the title being released now, thanks to a “Pokemon Legends: Z-A” demo showcased at the recently inaugurated Pokemon World Championships in Anaheim, California.

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2025-08-16 00:06