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The newly-announcedPokemon Legends Z-Ahas got fans reminiscing about Gen 6 and the X and Y sequel we never got.

Most importantly, the game is set to release sometime in 2025.

Pokemon anime Zygarde

When Pokemon Black and White rolled out in 2010, fans thought Pokemon Grey would be next.

Instead, we got Pokemon Black and White 2.

Ever since then, fans have been theorizing about what happened to Pokemon Z.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A screenshot

“Pokemon Z is real, we just needed to wait a decade,” one Twitter userjoked.

“POKEMON Z WAS ALWAYS REAL,” anotherdeclared.

“How am I supposed to ask ‘where Pokemon Z’ on every Nintendo presentation now?”

Pokemon Legends: Z-A screenshot

Wondering what pocket monsters we’re likely to see in the new game?

Here’s thePokemon Legends: Z-A Pokedex.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A screenshot

Pokemon Legends Z-A

A trainer gives a thumbs up to the camera as the UI shows her rank climbing up the Z-A charts in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Pokemon Legends: Z-A screenshot

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Oblivion Remastered at night

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