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'''Mega Evolution Pokémon''', sometimes known as '''Mega Evolution Pokémon-EX''' were introduced in the {{TCG|XY}} expansion. <ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/about/pokemon-tcg-glossary Pokémon TCG Glossary]</ref> They adapt the [[Mega Evolution]] mechanic from the [[Generation VI]] video games to the TCG. They are identified by the "MEGA" [[Evolution#In the TCG|evolution stage]] and a stylized {{Mega}} graphic (spelled "Mega") as a prefix of the card name. Cards describing the stage of these Pokémon use the term "Mega Evolution Pokémon". Mega Evolution Pokémon are still Pokémon-EX. Mega Evolution Pokémon [[evolution#In the TCG|evolve]] from a regular Pokémon-EX of the same species. They have the Mega Evolution rule, which is printed in a Rule Box just below the card's artwork. The Mega Evolution rule makes it so that when a Pokémon evolves into a Mega Evolution Pokémon, the players turn immediately ends. Additionally, the Pokémon-EX rule is still found on these cards, so when they are Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards instead of one. Mega Evolution Pokémon have increased HP and a more powerful attack compared to other Pokémon, including other Pokémon-EX. However, all Mega Evolution Pokémon only have one attack and cannot have an {{TCG|Ability}}. ({{TCG ID|Fates Collide|M Alakazam-EX|26}} works around this by triggering the Ability of the Pokémon it evolves from, {{TCG ID|Fates Collide|Alakazam-EX|25}}) | '''Mega Evolution Pokémon''', sometimes known as '''Mega Evolution Pokémon-EX''' were introduced in the {{TCG|XY}} expansion. <ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/about/pokemon-tcg-glossary Pokémon TCG Glossary]</ref> They adapt the [[Mega Evolution]] mechanic from the [[Generation VI]] video games to the TCG. They are identified by the "MEGA" [[Evolution#In the TCG|evolution stage]] and a stylized {{Mega}} graphic (spelled "Mega") as a prefix of the card name. Cards describing the stage of these Pokémon use the term "Mega Evolution Pokémon". Mega Evolution Pokémon are still Pokémon-EX. Mega Evolution Pokémon [[evolution#In the TCG|evolve]] from a regular Pokémon-EX of the same species. They have the Mega Evolution rule, which is printed in a Rule Box just below the card's artwork. The Mega Evolution rule makes it so that when a Pokémon evolves into a Mega Evolution Pokémon, the players turn immediately ends. Additionally, the Pokémon-EX rule is still found on these cards, so when they are Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards instead of one. Mega Evolution Pokémon have increased HP and a more powerful attack compared to other Pokémon, including other Pokémon-EX. However, all Mega Evolution Pokémon only have one attack and cannot have an {{TCG|Ability}}. ({{TCG ID|Fates Collide|M Alakazam-EX|26}} works around this by triggering the Ability of the Pokémon it evolves from, {{TCG ID|Fates Collide|Alakazam-EX|25}}) | ||
[[File:GengarSpiritLinkPhantomForces95.jpg|thumb|200px|left|An example of a Spirit Link card, which allows for | [[File:GengarSpiritLinkPhantomForces95.jpg|thumb|200px|left|An example of a Spirit Link card, which allows for bypassing the effects of the Mega Evolution rule]] | ||
The Mega Evolution rule can be circumvented through the use of {{TCG|Spirit Link}} cards. These are {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}}s specific to each species of Pokémon. When a Pokémon evolves into a Mega Evolution Pokémon, if it has the Spirit Link corresponding to the species of the evolution attached to it, the turn does not end. | The Mega Evolution rule can be circumvented through the use of {{TCG|Spirit Link}} cards. These are {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}}s specific to each species of Pokémon, which were first relased in {{TCG|Phantom Forces}}. When a Pokémon evolves into a Mega Evolution Pokémon, if it has the Spirit Link corresponding to the species of the evolution attached to it, the turn does not end. All Mega Evolution Pokémon have a Spirit Link except for {{TCG ID|Furious Fists|M Heracross-EX|5}}. | ||
Mega Evolution Pokémon share the same design elements as regular Pokémon-EX. Mega Evolution Pokémon also feature the name of the attack on the card as part of the artwork, which is displayed in English on Japanese and Korean cards and in Japanese on cards released in other regions and on Japanese UR variants. | Mega Evolution Pokémon share the same design elements as regular Pokémon-EX. Mega Evolution Pokémon also feature the name of the attack on the card as part of the artwork, which is displayed in English on Japanese and Korean cards and in Japanese on cards released in other regions and on Japanese UR variants. | ||
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* Pikachu-EX is the only Pokémon featured as a Pokémon-EX to not be fully evolved, barring Mega Evolution and Primal Reversion. | * Pikachu-EX is the only Pokémon featured as a Pokémon-EX to not be fully evolved, barring Mega Evolution and Primal Reversion. | ||
* Magearna-EX is the only [[Generation VII]] Pokémon to be featured as a Pokémon-EX. | * Magearna-EX is the only [[Generation VII]] Pokémon to be featured as a Pokémon-EX. | ||
==See also== | |||
* {{TCG|Pokémon V}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||