AZ and his Floette are the first two returning characters confirmed for Pokémon Legends: Z-A. What is their story and what role will they play?

In Pokemon Legends: Z-A, the player’s base of operations will be Hotel Z, a new location in Lumiose City. AZ is the owner of the hotel, which he runs alongside his partner, Eternal Flower Floette.

Unlike Legends Arceus, which had three Partner Pokemon from different generations — Cyndaquil from Johto, Oshawott from Unova, and Rowlet from Alola — Z-A will have one Unova starter and two ...