Pokemon Legends Z-A brings back fan-favorite Apricorn Balls in new trailer

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The newest trailer for Pokemon Legends Z-A revealed the return of Apricorn Balls, a beloved feature from older games that many fans will remember fondly.

The game’s latest trailer, released on October 2nd, showed off more of its gameplay, which combines exploring the world with fast-paced battles. Keen-eyed fans quickly spotted something special: six different Poke Balls being used at the Pokemon Center’s healing machine, including three popular Apricorn Ball designs – the Lure Ball, Love Ball, and Heavy Ball.

Along with the Apricorn Balls, the game also includes Luxury Balls, Nest Balls, and Dive Balls. These weren’t featured in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, hinting that this new game will have a wider variety of Poké Balls to choose from.

From left: Lure Ball, Luxury Ball, Nest Ball, Love Ball, Dive Ball, and Heavy Ball

Apricorn Ball and more return in Legends Z-A

Apricorn Balls were first introduced in the Pokémon Gold and Silver games. Players could make these special Poké Balls by giving Apricorn fruit to Kurt, a character in Azalea Town. The color of the Apricorn used determined the type of ball created. This crafting system returned in later games – briefly in HeartGold and SoulSilver, then through a device called the Cram-o-matic in the Isle of Armor expansion for Pokémon Sword and Shield, and most recently through the Item Printer in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, players crafted Poké Balls using Brown Apricorns, and there were only three basic types: the standard Poké Ball, Heavy Ball, and Feather Ball, each of which could be upgraded. The presence of multiple Apricorn Balls in the new Legends Z-A game suggests that more customization options are coming back, and that crafting Poké Balls with Apricorns might become a major feature again.

Get ready for an exciting journey through Lumiose City! Pokémon Legends: Z-A lets you catch, battle, and Mega Evolve Pokémon in real time, all as you strive to become the ultimate Pokémon Trainer. The game arrives October 16th on Nintendo Switch and the new Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-order yours today!

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 2, 2025

The Apriballs are shown around the 5:10 mark in the latest Overview Trailer from Nintendo.

Fans think this might connect to the game’s new features for items and customization, letting players personalize how they catch and keep their Pokémon in the new Lumiose City.

Pokemon Legends Z-A releases October 16 for Nintendo Switch.

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2025-10-06 17:19