Summary
- Pokemon Legends: Z-A fans want to directly choose their rivals, Urbain or Taunie, for their playthroughs.
- Depending on the chosen player character, Pokemon fans will face a rival of the opposite gender and cannot choose between the two characters.
- A petition is being considered, but many fans doubt it will lead to any changes to the game.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A players have called on The Pokemon Company and Game Freak to make a change to rivals and allow players to choose the rival they want for their playthroughs. Later this year, Pokemon fans will return to Lumiose City in the Kalos region, begin a new journey as a Pokemon Trainer, and meet old and new characters in Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
Exactly a year after the game’s initial reveal, the February 27 Pokemon Presents broadcast featured a new trailer for Pokemon Legends: Z-A. This time, Pokemon fans around the world were given an in-depth look into Lumiose City, the game’s starter Pokemon, returning Mega Evolutions, an updated battle system, and so much more. Many of Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s characters were revealed as well, including the rival characters Urbain and Taunie. Depending on the player character chosen for the playthrough, players will face off against the rival of the opposite gender, and fans aren’t happy that they don’t have a choice between Urbain and Taunie.
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Reddit user DIY_Shelving_Kit expressed their desire for an option that allows players to directly choose their rivals in Pokemon Legends: Z-A and considered raising a petition, and many other Pokemon fans chimed in with their thoughts on the matter. A notable portion of the community is in agreement over the proposed Pokemon Legends: Z-A change, while others believe the lack of an option is due to the player characters’ designs looking very similar to Urbain and Taunie. For example, the Urbain and Taunie share similar hairstyles, eyes, and expressions to their counterparts, resulting in some players surmising that the rivals are paired with the opposite player character to avoid a clash between similar character designs.
Pokemon Fans Want the Option to Directly Pick Their Rivals in Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Although some Pokemon fans are open to a petition, many believe the petition would not lead to any changes in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. At the very least, Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s character designs have a more stylized look compared to those of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Many fans in the community are pleased with the designs of Urbain and Taunie, despite the lack of an option to directly pick between the two as a rival.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is scheduled to release in late 2025, and fans can expect many more new details to be revealed in the coming months. Thus far, the three starter Pokemon of Pokemon Legends: Z-A have been revealed, and the latest trailer showcases the ability to swap out Pokemon and unleash moves in real-time action. Players can also explore designated wild areas in Lumiose City, which were constructed by the mysterious corporation Quasartico Inc.
