Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Stones Become More Accessible in Ranked Battles

One of the major updates in Pokémon Legends: Z-A is that Mega Stones—those special items that allow certain Pokémon to Mega Evolve—are now being tied to the game's Ranked Battle seasons, and recent patch news confirms they're easier to acquire than originally launched.

In the first season, for example, players who reached Rank K were rewarded with the Greninjite stone, enabling Mega Evolution for Greninja. But with the November patch announcements, the developers revealed that in Season 2 the same Mega Stones will be obtainable at lower rank tiers—making the reward less demanding to achieve.

What the Easier Access Means for Players

By lowering the requirement for top reward tiers, the game is effectively opening Mega Evolutions to a wider slice of its player base. Instead of needing to climb all the way up to a high rank (which can be daunting if you're newer to the online mode), you now have a more realistic path to obtain the Mega Stone rewards.

This change also aligns with the game's goal of making online competitive modes more inclusive. Since these Mega Stones are unlocked through ranked play—not just hidden in the story or side-quests—it's an incentive for more players to engage with that mode. According to reports, the update will:

Adjust points earned per match so you gain more and lose less, reducing the penalty for losses.

Re-set reward tiers so that a previously high-threshold reward becomes reachable at a mid-level rank for the upcoming season.

How to Plan Your Strategy for Season 2

If you're aiming to grab a Mega Stone in Season 2, here's what you should focus on:

Unlock Ranked Battles: Complete the main story mission “Mable's Research” (Mission 03) so you gain access to the Ranked Battle mode. Build a consistent team: Since you'll be battling online, pick 3–6 viable Pokémon that you understand well, with attention to their Mega-potential or synergy.

Play for rank-up rewards, not just wins: The new system rewards actions (defeating Pokémon, causing first knock-outs) and each match gives you points even if you lose.

Monitor the reward tiers: Keep an eye on which rank triggers the Mega Stone reward this season—thanks to the patch, it's now more accessible.

Prepare for online play: You'll need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to access Ranked Battle mode.

Why This Update Is Positive

For many players, the lock-in of Mega Stones behind high online rank previously felt like a barrier. With these changes:

Casual and semi-competitive players have a real chance to unlock Mega Evolutions without dedicating hundreds of hours.

The incentive to engage online gives the game a longer lifespan and more replay value.

The developer messaging shows responsiveness—listening to feedback and adjusting thresholds to make the system fairer.

Final Thoughts

If you've been holding off on diving into the online side of Pokémon Legends: Z-A because Mega Stones seemed out of reach, now is a great time to start. With Season 2's lowered thresholds and improved point system, you can aim for those coveted Mega Stones with a realistic gameplay commitment. Focus on building your team, playing smartly in Ranked Battles, and pushing for the required rank reward. The Mega Evolution you've been eyeing just became much more reachable.