To end 2025 in style, Nintendo is offering a bonus event aimed at fans of Pokémon Legends ZA. On the program: exclusive profile icons, provided you subscribe to the Switch Online service and complete a very simple mission. This operation highlights three beloved creatures from the sixth generation, in a mega-evolved version.
The wink is far from trivial. These Pokémon are considered landmark figures by an entire generation of players. By paying tribute to them through temporarily unlockable icons, Nintendo combines nostalgia, personalization and a sense of belonging to the community. “You will be able to wear profile images bearing the image of Mega-Blindepique, Mega-Goupelin and Mega-Amphinobi”.
A reward accessible without effort
The proposed mission is part of My Nintendo’s “Missions and Rewards” program, which encourages subscribers to complete small actions to earn bonuses. In this specific case, the process couldn’t be simpler: just launch a game of Pokémon Legends ZA, on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2. Nothing more.
“Once you start a game on your Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 console, you will automatically complete your mission.” This maximum accessibility allows all player profiles, even the most casual, to participate. No code to enter, no complex test: the initiative is designed to promote commitment, however light it may be.
Deadlines to respect so as not to miss anything
As is often the case with this type of seasonal event, the time factor is crucial. It is imperative to fulfill the condition between the December 10, 2025 at 1 a.m. and the January 7, 2026 at 1 a.m.. After this period, the rewards will no longer be accessible. But be careful: even if you complete the mission on time, you will not immediately receive your icons.
“They will be distributed between January 7 and 17, 2026.” This delayed mechanic is not new in the Nintendo ecosystem, which sometimes uses specific distribution windows to spread out the delivery of rewards. In the meantime, participants can already enjoy the idea of meeting them in their personal space, just after the holidays.
A symbolic gesture that maintains loyalty
Beyond the icons themselves, Nintendo’s entire loyalty logic is expressed here. By combining event content with a harmless action, the company maintains attachment to its licenses, while boosting its online offering. This method, already used in other franchises, also plays on exclusivity and limited time to create a feeling of urgency.
The choice of the three mega-evolutions is not innocent: they embody powerful and popular forms, capable of seducing both nostalgic fans and newcomers to the Pokémon universe. With this type of operation, Nintendo does not just liven up its services: it strengthens the emotional bond between its licenses and the millions of players who follow them.