Complete Pokemon Legends: ZA mission list and campaign length
Blog Andrew Joseph 16 Oct , 2025 0

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You want to know how long it takes to beat Pokemon Legends: ZA? The latest entry in Nintendo's long-running series promises more excitement as you duke it out with rival trainers, while capturing a plethora of creatures. Of course, considering this is a spin-off/sub-series, you might want to compare it to the mainline title as well. Anyway, our guide provides all the details, but please note that there are also Mild spoilers Front.
On average, it should require you It will take approximately 22 to 25 hours to clear Pokemon Legends: ZA If you just focus on the main story. This is par for the course compared to the previous title, Pokémon Legends: Arceus. However, this estimate is still much shorter compared to mainline entries (i.e. entries that take you across multiple areas/areas), which can take anywhere from 30 to 40 hours to complete.
However, the number has increased sharply to Approximately 70 to 80 hours for completionists. This includes solving all side quests, filling up your Pokédex, and unlocking all Mega Evolutions.
notes: How quickly it's done depends on your team setup. If you have a powerful Pokemon companion, the other members of your squad can passively gain experience points, which you can use later when they are more effective against certain opponents. We provide you with some tips in our article The Best Beginner's Guide to Pokemon and The Best Early Game Pokemon Guides.