Evidence is stacking up that Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie – the Generation 6 starters – might be the ones we kick off with in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. This much-anticipated game was unveiled last year via a short CG trailer that provided some tantalizing insights, though it also left fans with plenty of mysteries to mull over.
In the initial Pokemon Legends: Z-A trailer, fans were given a glimpse of Lumiose City in the Kalos region, confirming that this would be the new game’s setting. Among the revelations were the return of some beloved Pokemon along with the exciting comeback of Mega Evolutions. However, the identity of the starter Pokemon remains one of the biggest secrets, keeping players on their toes.
Though The Pokemon Company hasn’t officially announced the starters for Pokemon Legends: Z-A yet, there’s growing buzz around Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie being the chosen trio. For those who’ve played Pokemon X and Y, you’ll recognize them as the original starters of the Kalos region where Lumiose City is located. Some reliable leakers have hinted at their return, and the recent appearance of Fennekin and Chespin on Pokemon World Championships 2025 artwork seems to bolster this theory, suggesting that they may indeed make a comeback.
With Pokemon Legends: Z-A being set in Kalos, speculation that Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie are the starters sounds logical. Interestingly, this goes against the precedent set by Pokemon Legends: Arceus, which, despite being based in an older version of Sinnoh, did not use Sinnoh’s starters. Many speculated that Z-A might also mix things up by featuring starters from different regions, but the current evidence appears to suggest otherwise.
Even if Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie are confirmed as the starters, don’t expect them to be exactly as you remember. Word from some well-regarded Pokemon leakers hints that these starters might have something new to offer. They could possibly show up with different final evolutions or perhaps introduce fresh Mega Evolutions, similar to how Arceus handled its starters. For now, fans can only speculate while waiting for more solid info, which should be on the horizon soon.
Fans should mark their calendars for Thursday, February 27. That’s when a Pokemon Presents event is scheduled, coinciding with the Pokemon Day festivities. While it hasn’t been confirmed yet, there’s a strong hope that Pokemon Legends: Z-A will make an appearance during the broadcast, potentially unveiling its starter Pokemon. Make sure to tune in when the event kicks off at 9 a.m. ET to catch all the exciting reveals live.
