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Are you wondering how long it takes to win? Pokemon Legends: ZA? The latest installment in Nintendo's long-running franchise promises even more thrills as you battle rival trainers while catching a variety of creatures. Of course, given that this is a spin-off/sub-series, you'll probably want to compare it to the main games as well. Either way, our guide has all the details, but note that there's more minor spoilers upcoming.
On average it should take you approximately 22 to 25 hours to beat Pokemon Legends: ZA if you just focus on the main story. It's okay compared to the previous title. Pokemon Legends: Arceus. However, this assessment is still significantly shorter compared to the main entries, i.e. those that allow you to go through multiple zones/regions, as they can take anywhere from 30 to 40 hours to complete.
However, their number increases sharply to approximately 70 to 80 hours for specialists upon completion. This includes completing all side quests, completing your Pokédex, and unlocking all Mega Evolutions.
Note: Fast completion depends on your command setup. If you have a powerful Pokémon companion, then the rest of your party can simply passively earn XP, and you can use them later when they become more effective against certain opponents. We have some tips for you in our best starter pokemon guide And best pokemon guide in early game.