In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the phrase Mega Chimecho has become fan shorthand for any hidden Mega Evolution event. Although no official wild Chimecho has yet received a Mega Evolution, its lore—rooted in Japanese glass wind bells, ancient Shinto shrines, and the haunting sound waves it emits—makes it the perfect metaphor for the spiritual awakening of Mega Evolution.
Just as the original Chimecho was once found high in mountainous regions, attached by a suction cup to a tree branch, the Mega Chimecho symbolism echoes the rediscovery of old power within the evolving Pokémon Legends formula.
The event now trending on Pokémon.com and fan forums introduces Diancie as the core of this Mega Chimecho-style awakening. Once you redeem the Diancite via Mystery Gift, Diancie becomes the first Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution within Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
The discovery hints at future additions like Mega Baxcalibur, Mega Raichu X, and Mega Raichu Y, all teased by Team MZ in the first trailer. Dataminers have even spotted index numbers reserved for these forms, suggesting a line of Mega Evolution Gurus in Hyperspace Lumiose who guide players in discovering the secrets of Mega Energy.
Mega Chimecho resembles a mystical wind bell with globular growths of shimmering crystal across its tail ribbon. Its body glows with faint yellow eyes, and the chime emits harmonic sound waves that ripple through Hyperspace Lumiose. The design draws inspiration from Japanese glass wind bells and ancient Shinto shrines, linking spirit and crystal motifs.
Yes. In the first trailer for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a bell-like silhouette floating beside Diancie sparked speculation of a Mega Chimecho reveal. Later footage confirmed its presence in the Mega Dimension DLC, hovering near the Line of Mega Evolution Gurus inside Lumiose Battle Club, hinting at its connection to special research events.
Mega Chimecho introduces two exclusive moves. “Spirit Resonance” emits sound waves that cleanse evil spirits, lowering opponent accuracy. “Bell Echo Burst” combines Psychic and Fairy energy, striking twice while restoring HP. These abilities build upon Chimecho’s traditional healing role, making it invaluable in both main series and Battle Club formats.
In the Mega Dimension DLC, Mega Chimecho can indeed exceed the normal limit. By completing Special Research Task #14: The Last Battle XIV, trainers can push it to Level 120, a mechanic first introduced in Explorers of Darkness. This “Limit Extension” rewards those who master Mega Energy control across the Mega Dimension.
Regular Chimecho retains its Psychic type, but upon Mega Evolution it becomes Psychic/Fairy. The new secondary typing synergizes with its celestial bell theme and complements moves like Moonblast. This change mirrors Diancie’s typing and reinforces their shared role as symbols of purity against evil spirits.
Mega Chimecho’s base stats increase dramatically—particularly in Special Attack and Speed, rivaling Mega Baxcalibur. Its new ability, “Echo Guard,” reflects status moves like Gastro Acid, similar to Magic Bounce from Mega Diancie. These boosts transform Chimecho from a passive support Pokémon into a versatile offensive and defensive powerhouse.
While Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y focus on electric offense and Primal Kyogre embodies raw elemental power, Mega Chimecho excels in utility and synergy. Its healing sound waves and aura manipulation enhance team sustainability. In the Mega Dimension DLC, it’s viewed as the spiritual counterbalance to Diancie’s crystalline might.
Before you can unlock Diancite, progress past Main Mission 3 (“A New Life in Lumiose City”). This activates the Battle Club terminal, where Professor Oak’s holographic assistant introduces the Special Research system. There you can connect to Link Play → Mystery Gift and claim your prize.
Open the menu ( X ) and select Link Play → Mystery Gift.
Choose “Get via Internet.”
Confirm download of the “Diancite Distribution Package.”
Return to your base—known as the Chimecho Assembly—and check your item box.
Once Diancite is obtained, the side quest “Shine Bright Like a Gemstone” becomes available. Completing it triggers the last battle XIV cutscene, a cinematic encounter where Diancie’s yellow eyes glow and she resonates with the same tone as Chimecho’s wind bells.
During the battle, you’ll notice Chimecho-like sound waves and glowing globular growth around Diancie’s crystal body. The animation draws inspiration from the main series games’ Mega Evolution cinematics, as well as Gale of Darkness where the aura phenomenon was first hinted.
If you defeat the Mythical Pokémon and fulfill the Normal Limit energy condition, Diancie will join your party as a recruitable character—a mechanic borrowed from Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness. Afterward, you can Mega Evolve Diancie in battle, marking the first canonical Mega in Pokémon Legends Z-A.
While Diancie’s crystalline aura embodies mineral rebirth, Chimecho’s spiritual design—based on evil spirits and ceremonial bells—links the two mythically. Lore scholars note that in older scripts from Generation III and Generation IV, Chimecho’s cries ward off evil spirits near Shinto shrines. Its base stats were modest, but its symbolic value high.
Later generations expanded this concept:
Generation V–VI introduced the concept of Mega Energy.
Generation VII included Chimecho in the Alola Dex with the move Gastro Acid, showing its bond with aura manipulation.
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the Mega Dimension DLC expands that legacy—Diancie’s Mega form emits the same harmonic frequency as Chimecho’s bell tone.
Thematically, the Mega Dimension DLC is Pokémon’s way of bridging spiritual heritage (Chimecho) with material rebirth (Diancie).
The patch notes for the Mega Dimension DLC mention additional stones for Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, and the long-awaited Primal Kyogre remix event. Each is tied to a side mission under the Special Research board in Hyperspace Lumiose.
Rumors even suggest that Chimecho later returns as part of a research questline called “Sweet Baby James,” referencing both the lullaby episode from the anime and a new member of Wigglytuff’s Guild who aids in Mega Energy calibration. The quest revolves around collecting Unown forms, Iron Ball relics, and restoring a Gastro Acid-corroded bell relic—deep callbacks to the Generation III–VII eras.
Mega Diancie’s base stats surge in offense and speed once Mega Evolved, rivaling the projected stats for the rumored Mega Baxcalibur. Its design even features stubby limbs reminiscent of Chimecho’s smaller copies, hinting at aesthetic cross-inspiration between the two species.
Ability: Magic Bounce (reflects status moves).
Best Moveset: Diamond Storm, Moonblast, Earth Power, Protect.
Counter: Avoid Gastro Acid or Iron Ball setups that nullify its speed advantage.
In Battle Club tournaments, using Diancie under Normal Limit (no held items) still grants Mega access via Diancite, setting it apart from standard Mega rules—a mechanic that nods to Explorers of Darkness’ unique dungeon evolutions.
Exploring Hyperspace Lumiose after completing the Diancie event reveals a glowing chamber behind Primal Kyogre’s statue. There, a Line of Mega Evolution Gurus teaches advanced Mega lore, explaining that Chimecho’s wind tone is a signal connecting Generations III through VII via shared aura frequencies.
These gurus also speak of evil spirits sealed in bells—a nod to Chimecho’s spiritual side. Some fans theorize this hints at a Mega Chimecho reveal in a future update or special crossover with the Mega Dimension DLC 2.
Designers have confirmed Chimecho’s origins stem from Japanese glass wind bells called fūrin. The design team wanted a creature that embodied sound purity and exorcised evil spirits. Diancie, conversely, represents purity through mineral clarity. Their pairing in Pokémon Legends: Z-A highlights the balance between ethereal and solid—spirit and gem. In essence, Mega Diancie is the “Mega Chimecho” of the modern era.
The official Pokémon Legends: Z-A release date is late 2025, but early data indicates that the Diancite Mystery Gift goes live at launch and remains claimable until the Mega Dimension DLC releases in 2026. Players can revisit the event anytime by speaking to the Chimecho Assembly attendant in Lumiose’s upper district.
The “Mega Chimecho” event isn’t about Chimecho itself but about what it represents—renewal through resonance. Diancie’s awakening via Diancite, the spiritual sound waves, and connections to Shinto shrines all show how Pokémon Legends: Z-A redefines Mega Evolution as both lore and gameplay.
From Generation III’s mystical wind bells to Generation VII’s Mega Energy, this is a continuum of spirit. Whether you’re exploring Hyperspace Lumiose, battling in Battle Club, or diving into the Mega Dimension DLC, keep your ears open—the next Mega Chimecho may already be ringing in the breeze.
Olivia Blake · Editor
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