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[[File:Mega Stone PO.png|thumb|250px|Charizardite X and Key Stone in Pokémon Origins]]

[[File:Kalos Mega Stone Locations.png|thumb|250px|A map depicting the locations of Mega Stones in Kalos]]

A '''Mega Stone''' (Japanese: '''メガストーン''' ''Mega Stone'') is a type of [[held item]] introduced in [[Pokémon X and Y]]. It allows Pokémon to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. According to [[Professor Sycamore]], Mega Stones are the results of [[Evolutionary stone]]s being irradiated by the power of the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}} or {{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}}. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], it has been revealed that Mega Stones are also periodically created from meteorites that fall down from the sky in a form of green light.

==Mechanics==

During battle, the player can use their [[Key Stone]]-activating item, the Mega Ring{{sup/6|XY}}/Mega Bracelet{{sup/6|ORAS}} to Mega Evolve a Pokémon before it attacks if it is holding the correct Mega Stone. Mega Stones only affect Pokémon during battles, and Pokémon will revert to their basic form once the battle has ended or upon fainting. All Pokémon that can undergo Mega Evolution have an equivalent Mega Stone that is named after them, except for {{p|Rayquaza}}, which instead needs to know the move {{m|Dragon Ascent}} to Mega Evolve.

Mega Stones cannot be transferred to or from the correct holder during battle: {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} do not take the Mega Stone, {{m|Knock Off}} does not remove the Mega Stone, {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} fail, {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} fail, and {{a|Symbiosis}} does not activate. {{m|Embargo}} and {{m|Magic Room}} also cannot prevent the use of Mega Stones to Mega Evolve Pokémon. Mega Stones are not consumed upon use, but only one Pokémon can Mega Evolve per battle.

==Availability==

In {{g|X and Y}}, all Mega Stones not directly given or sold to the player can only be found between 8 and 8:59 p.m. after [[Professor Sycamore]] has upgraded the player's Mega Ring to detect them. These Mega Stones do not appear as item balls in the overworld; rather, they appear as sparkles on the ground.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Mega Stones on the ground appear as sparkles, like in Pokémon X and Y. Many Mega Stones that can be found in locations the player can already access will not appear until the player defeats or captures {{p|Groudon|Primal Groudon}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Kyogre|Primal Kyogre}}{{sup/6|AS}}. Some can only being obtained through certain requirements, such as clearing all the [[Rank (Contest)|Master Ranks]] in the {{pkmn|Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectaculars}} and then defeating [[Lisia]] in one of the Master Rank Contests in order to receive the Lucarionite from {{ga|Chaz}} or receiving the Garchompite from [[Aarune]] after achieving Platinum Rank in the [[Secret Base|Super-Secret Base]] by collecting 1,000 Flags.

The stone for {{p|Blaziken}}, the Blazikenite, cannot be found through normal gameplay in X and Y. However, it can be obtained via special distributions and trading. The stone for {{p|Diancie}}, the Diancite, also cannot be obtained through normal gameplay in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Instead, the stone can be obtained by transferring or trading Diancie from [[Pokémon X and Y]] to [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], activating an event in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire that will allow the Diancite to be obtained.

Pokémon holding Mega Stones introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (except Latiasite and Latiosite) cannot be traded to Pokémon X and Y.

|descxy=One variety of the mysterious Mega Stones. Have Abomasnow hold it, and this stone will enable it to Mega Evolve during battle.

|descoras=One of a variety of mysterious Mega Stones. Have Abomasnow hold it, and this stone will enable it to Mega Evolve during battle.

|descxy=One variety of the mysterious Mega Stones. Have Absol hold it, and this stone will enable it to Mega Evolve during battle.

|locxy=[[Kiloude City]] (after defeating the player's rival)

|descxy=One variety of the mysterious Mega Stones. Have Aerodactyl hold it, and this stone will enable it to Mega Evolve during battle.

|locxy=[[Ambrette Town]] Fossil Lab (after finding the scientist in [[Glittering Cave]])

|locoras=[[Meteor Falls]]

|locoras=[[Rusturf Tunnel]] (from [[Wanda]]'s boyfriend after clearing the path)

|descoras=One of a variety of mysterious Mega Stones. Have Alakazam hold it, and this stone will enable it to Mega Evolve during battle.

|locoras=[[Lilycove City]] (requires Altaria in party)

|locoras=[[Battle Resort]] (given by [[Looker]])

|locxy={{DL|Lumiose City|Professor Sycamore's Lab}} (if {{p|Squirtle}} is chosen), {{DL|Lumiose City|Stone Emporium}} (if {{p|Squirtle}} is not chosen)

|locxy=Held by {{DL|List of Wi-Fi event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|XY Torchic}} ({{pkmn2|event}})

|buy=10,000-1,000,000

|locxy={{DL|Lumiose City|Professor Sycamore's Lab}} (if {{p|Charmander}} is chosen){{sup/6|X}}, {{DL|Lumiose City|Stone Emporium}} (if {{p|Charmander}} is not chosen){{sup/6|X}}<br/>Held by {{DL|List of Wi-Fi event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|CoroCoro Charizard}}{{sup/6|Y}}

|buy=10,000-1,000,000

|effect=Allows {{p|Charizard}} to Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard Y when held during battle.

|locxy={{DL|Lumiose City|Professor Sycamore's Lab}} (if {{p|Charmander}} is chosen){{sup/6|Y}}, {{DL|Lumiose City|Stone Emporium}} (if {{p|Charmander}} is not chosen){{sup/6|Y}}<br/>Held by {{DL|List of Wi-Fi event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|CoroCoro Charizard}}{{sup/6|X}}

|effect=Allows {{p|Gardevoir}} to Mega Evolve into Mega Gardevoir when held during battle.

|descxy=One variety of the mysterious Mega Stones. Have Gardevoir hold it, and this stone will enable it to Mega Evolve during battle.

|locxy=[[Laverre City]] (from a {{tc|Hex Maniac}}; requires having {{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Haunter}}, or {{p|Gengar}} seen in the Pokédex)

|locoras=[[Battle Resort]]

|descoras=One of a variety of mysterious Mega Stones. Have Glalie hold it, and this stone will enable it to Mega Evolve during battle.

|locxy=[[Couriway Town]] (near waterfalls; requires an upgraded [[Key Stone|Mega Ring]])

|locoras={{rt|123|Hoenn}} (from Chomper)

|name=Heracronite

|locxy=[[Santalune Forest]]{{sup/6|Y}} (requires an upgraded [[Key Stone|Mega Ring]])

|locoras=[[Seaside Cycling Road]] (on the inside of the north entrance, to the right before going on the elevated bike path)

|locxy=[[Shabboneau Castle]] 2F (requires an upgraded [[Key Stone|Mega Ring]])

|locoras=[[Ever Grande City|Pokémon League]] (from Steven after second battle), held by [[Steven's Beldum]] ({{pkmn2|event}})

|locoras=[[Littleroot Town]] (next to Birch's lab, after defeating or capturing {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/6|AS}})

|descoras=One of a variety of mysterious Mega Stones. Have Mewtwo hold it, and this stone will enable it to Mega Evolve during battle.

==In the anime==

[[File:Siebold Blastoise.png|thumb|250px|[[Siebold]]'s {{p|Blastoise}} wearing its Blastoisinite]]

===In the main series===

In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Pokémon wear Mega Stones using equipment similar to that which their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s use to hold their [[Key Stone]]s. The equipment disappears while the Pokémon is in its Mega Evolved state.

Mega Stones were first mentioned in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', where [[Professor Sycamore]] told {{Ash}} that a "special stone" is required to trigger Mega Evolution, referring to Mega Stones.

Mega Stones made their first physical appearance in ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]''. The seen Mega Stones were [[Alain]]'s Charizardite X, [[Astrid]]'s Absolite, [[Remo]]'s Garchompite, [[Siebold]]'s Blastoisinite, and an unknown orange Mega Stone found by Alain from ancient ruins. In addition, a Lucarionite was seen in a painting shown to Alain by Professor Sycamore in a flashback, featuring the first ever Mega Evolution. Astrid's Absolite made a brief reappearance during the opening credits of ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.

[[Diantha]]'s {{p|Gardevoir}}'s Gardevoirite appeared in ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]''. The Embrace Pokémon was shown carrying its Mega Stone in a necklace around its neck.

A Lucarionite made an appearance in ''[[XY031|The Cave of Trials!]]'', where it was found by [[Korrina]] in a cave near [[Geosenge Town]]. After battling a {{p|Blaziken}} guarding the Lucarionite—which was afterwards revealed to belong to Korrina's grandfather, [[Gurkinn]]—Korrina obtained the Mega Stone and used it to Mega Evolve her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}. The uncut Lucarionite was later set in an armband by [[McGinty]], allowing Lucario to wear the Mega Stone.

Another Lucarionite appeared in ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]'' under the ownership of Gurkinn. Much like Korrina's Lucario, Gurkinn's Lucario also wears its Lucarionite in an armband on its left wrist.

A Mawilite appeared in ''[[XY034|The Bonds of Mega Evolution!]]'', worn by [[Mabel]]'s {{p|Mawile}} in a piece of jewelry placed at the foot of its head jaws.

A Lucarionite appeared in a story told by Gurkinn in ''[[XY043|Origins of Mega Evolution!]]'', depicting the first known Mega Evolution.

{{Steven}}'s {{Shiny}} {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}'s Metagrossite appeared in ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', wearing it as a large bracelet on its right foreleg. An Ampharosite was also seen in a flashback in the same episode, having been found by [[Lysandre]] before Alain could get his hands on it.

Another Garchompite, belonging to Professor Sycamore and his Garchomp, appeared in ''[[XY068|Garchomp's Mega Bond!]]''. Garchomp wears her Mega Stone as a choker around her neck.

Several different Mega Stones appeared in ''[[SS035|Mega Evolution Special IV]]''. The seen Mega Stones include a Venusaurite attached to the tree on a {{p|Venusaur}}'s back, an Alakazite tied onto one of {{p|Alakazam}}'s spoons, and [[Malva]]'s Houndoominite, which her {{p|Houndoom}} wears on a collar around its neck.

An Audinite appeared in ''[[XY096|A Giga Battle with Mega Results!]]'', where a [[Nurse Joy]] with an {{TP|Nurse Joy|Audino}} had found one. She later used it and Professor Sycamore's Key Stone to Mega Evolve Audino.

An Abomasite appeared in [[XY122]], worn by [[Wulfric]]'s {{p|Abomasnow}}. The Frost Tree Pokémon wears its Mega Stone on its chest, revealing it only when it's about to Mega Evolve.

A Charizardite Y appeared in [[XY125]], worn by {{an|Trevor}}'s {{p|Charizard}} in a ring around its tail.<!--

A Sceptilite appeared in [[XY126]], worn by [[Sawyer]]'s {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} on a bandana that is tied around Sceptile's neck.

File:Charizardite X anime.png|Charizardite X

File:Unknown Mega Stone anime.png|An unknown Mega Stone

File:Garchompite anime.png|Garchompite

File:Alakazite anime.png|Alakazite

[[File:Mega Stone PO.png|thumb|200px|Charizardite X (left) and a Key Stone (right) in Pokémon Origins]]

In the [[Pokémon Origins]] episode ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', [[Mr. Fuji]] gave {{OBP|Red|Origins}} a Mega Stone and a Key Stone, although he did not tell Red what they truly were, saying that he would find out soon enough. In ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', during Red's battle against {{p|Mewtwo}}, one of the stones was revealed to be a Charizardite X from Kalos. Together, it and the Key Stone triggered [[Red's Charizard]]'s Mega Evolution, allowing it to Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard X and weaken Mewtwo enough to be caught.

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==In the manga==

In [[Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King]], as the story of the manga is centred around Mega Evolution, several characters have Mega Stones. {{OBP|Akira|LDK}} owns both a Charizardite X and a Charizardite Y, {{OBP|Koji|LDK}} owns a Garchompite, and [[Taichi]] has an Ampharosite.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===

{{adv|X}}'s [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Kanga]] possesses a Kangaskhanite, which she keeps inside of her pouch. With it, X's Li'l Kanga is able to Mega Evolve into Mega Kangaskhan.

[[Korrina]]'s {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} possesses a Lucarionite, allowing it to Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario.

[[Gurkinn]]'s {{p|Heracross}} wears its Heracronite around its horn.

[[Diantha]]'s {{p|Gardevoir}} wears its Gardevoirite around its head.

[[Lysandre]]'s Gyarados possesses a Gyaradosite.

X's {{p|Manectric|Élec}} possesses a Manectite, which is kept in a patch of fur on his chest.

X's {{p|Gengar|Garma}} possesses a Gengarite, which is kept in a patch of fur under its jaw.

{{adv|Tierno}} and {{adv|Shauna}} found multiple Mega Stones while looking for a Pinsirite and Absolite X's {{p|Pinsir|Rute}} and Y's {{p|Absol|Solsol}}. After some searching, they successfully found the correct Mega Stones and gave them to X and Y.

X's [[Salamè]] possesses a Charizardite X, which he keeps on the tip of his tail, hidden inside of tail's flame.

{{adv|Blue}}'s {{TP|Blue|Charizard}} possesses a Charizardite Y, which is also kept hidden inside of the flame on the tip of his tail.

In [[PAORAS01]], {{adv|Eon duo|Latios}} is revealed to have obtained the Latiosite.

In [[PAORAS02]], it was revealed that {{Steven}} had already found the Mega Stones for [[Chic|Blaziken]], [[Mumu|Swampert]], and {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}} for {{adv|Sapphire}}, {{adv|Ruby}}, and {{adv|Emerald}}, respectively.

In [[PAORAS03]], [[Zinnia]] used her Salamencite to Mega Evolve her Salamence during a battle against Ruby. Using Latios's Latiosite, Ruby Mega Evolved the Eon Pokémon into Mega Latios and defeated Mega Salamence.

In [[PAORAS11]], {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Green}} were revealed to have respectively obtained the Venusaurite and Blastoisinite, sometime before following [[Maxie]] and [[Archie]], who had obtained the Cameruptite and Sharpedonite, respectively. The two pairs of Trainers used the Mega Stones with their respective Pokémon to battle each other.

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File:X Li'l Kanga.png|Li'l Kanga holding her Kangaskhanite

File:Diantha Gardevoir Adventures.png|Diantha's Gardevoir wearing its Gardevoirite around its head

File:Gurkinn Heracross Adventures.png|Gurkinn's Heracross wearing its Heracronite around its horn