Mega Evolution
- For the TCG expansions with the same name, see Mega Evolution (TCG) and Mega Evolution (ATCG).
- Mega redirects here. For Crystal's Meganium in Pokémon Adventures, which is known as Mega in Chuang Yi translations, see Megaree.
Mega Evolution (Japanese: メガシンカ Mega Evolution) is an item-induced transformation introduced in Pokémon X and Y that affects certain Pokémon. It is present in the Generation VI and VII core series games, and has reappeared in Pokémon Legends: Z-A and its Mega Dimension DLC. Mega Evolution has also appeared in spin-off games such as Pokémon GO, Masters EX, and UNITE.
Certain Pokémon can undergo Mega Evolution by having their Trainer activate their Key Stone while the Pokémon holds their corresponding Mega Stone. There are currently 87 species of Pokémon that are known to be capable of Mega Evolution, and there are currently 93 (or 96, counting specific variations) different known Mega Evolutions.
Terminology
The term Mega Evolution describes both the phenomenon[1] and the transformed Pokémon. The related verb is Mega Evolve.
The Mega-Evolved Pokémon[a] are identified by having "Mega" in front of their name, such as Mega Altaria or Mega Meganium. For Pokémon with two Mega Evolutions, there are two naming conventions:
- Both Mega Evolutions are followed by either the letter X or Y: e.g., Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y.
- If one of them is a Z Mega Evolution, only it will be followed by the letter Z: e.g., Mega Lucario and Mega Lucario Z.
Overview
Described as "Evolution that transcends Evolution",[2] the process of Mega Evolution drastically increases a Pokémon's strength, as evident by the increase in base stats upon Mega Evolving,[3] as well as the fact that it occurs only on Pokémon that are not able to evolve any further. Despite its name, Mega Evolution differs from regular Evolution in the sense that it is only a temporary transformation. To Mega Evolve, a Pokémon requires a strong bond with its Trainer,[4][5] and two specific items are required for the process: a corresponding Mega Stone (except for Rayquaza, who only needs to know Dragon Ascent), and a Key Stone for the Trainer.[6] Mega Evolution imparts a Pokémon with even greater power by unleashing its hidden energy.[7]
Along with the power boost, Mega Evolution triggers a transformation in the Pokémon's appearance and behavior, which can be minor in some cases, such as Slowbro or Kangaskhan. Even though it is usually described as beneficial, some Pokémon, like Scizor or Houndoom, are said to experience discomfort while Mega Evolved. Additionally, it may change the Pokémon's Ability to a set one (for instance, a regular Venusaur can have the standard Ability Overgrow or the Hidden Ability Chlorophyll, but a Mega Venusaur always has Thick Fat) and may also alter its type, be it by adding, changing, or removing one (Mega Ampharos, Mega Gyarados, and Mega Aggron, respectively, are examples of such cases). Certain Pokémon even gain a new category upon Mega Evolution; e.g., Darkrai is known as the Pitch-Black Pokémon in the Pokédex and the Bad Dreams Pokémon as Mega Darkrai.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A introduces the concept of Rogue Mega Evolution (Japanese: 暴走メガシンカ Rampaging Mega Evolution), whereby wild Pokémon undergo Mega Evolution on their own after exposition to high concentrations of Mega Power, which drives them into a berserk, painful state. The Mega Dimension DLC further introduces the concept of Z Mega Evolution (Japanese: Ｚと名のつくメガシンカ Mega Evolution with the name Z), which mechanically differ from regular Mega Evolutions in that the charge up time for their moves are shorter, with the drawback being that their Mega Power meters drain quicker.[8]
Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution
Introduced in Pokémon X and Y
In total, 30 Mega Evolutions for 28 Pokémon are introduced in these games.
Introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
In total, 18 new Mega Evolutions are introduced in these games.
Introduced in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
In total, 26 new Mega Evolutions are introduced in this base game.
Introduced in Mega Dimension
In total, 19 new Mega Evolutions and 3 forms are introduced in this DLC.
In the core series games
History
The phenomenon of Mega Evolution originated in the Hoenn region, with Rayquaza being the first-ever Pokémon to Mega Evolve.[9][10] According to the legend, as told by Zinnia at Sky Pillar and reiterated by Ansha, a huge meteoroid struck the planet 1,000 years ago, creating the crater where currently lies Sootopolis City and causing natural energy to pour out of the cracks. In turn, this caused Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre to reawaken and fight for it over endless, world-defining clashes. The people at the time, the Draconids, could only stand by and wish for Rayquaza to appear and bring salvation, as it had done before. Responding to the Draconids' wishes, Rayquaza descended over the brilliant meteoroid and transformed into a sublime figure before quelling the conflict—in this sense, the meteoroid acted as a Key Stone, amplifying the wishes into the bond necessary to connect the people to Rayquaza, who already had the innate potential to Mega Evolve. AZ witnessed these events.[11][12] The meeting between humanity and Rayquaza allowed for the mechanism behind the phenomenon to be understood, which led to the current theory of Mega Evolution.[13]
During the events of Pokémon X and Y, the prevailing idea was that Mega Evolution was a phenomenon exclusive to the Kalos region,[14] where the first-ever Mega Evolution supposedly took place after a Trainer and Lucario found the first known Mega Stone and Key Stone.[15][16] In the five years leading to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, however, this notion seems to have been debunked,[17] with paintings of the Tower of Mastery at the Lumiose Museum now claiming that Lucario was the first Pokémon to Mega Evolve in the Kalos region, specifically. Despite this, Professor Sycamore's theory on the origin of Mega Stones being a consequence of the use of the ultimate weapon seems to still be upheld, at least partially, with AZ himself supporting his claims.[18] In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Sina implies the phenomenon does not naturally occur in regions far from Kalos, such as Alola.[19]
According to Professors Cozmo and Sycamore, Mega Evolution triggers the release of the entirety of a Pokémon's hidden energy at once,[20][21] implying a strong connection to a Pokémon's own life force. This is further suggested by the fact that Infinity Energy, the power source used as fuel for the ultimate weapon, has been confirmed multiple times to be made of the life energy of Pokémon,[22][23] and that the Devon Corporation researched into Mega Evolution in order to develop Infinity Energy. In addition, Pokémon Legends: Z-A introduces Mega Power, a form of energy emitted by Ange from within Prism Tower that, when in excessive amounts, is able to make wild Pokémon enter a frenzied, Mega-Evolved state that heavily strains its body, a process known as Rogue Mega Evolution. Mable suggests that Xerneas's life energy can act similar to Mega Power, enabling the phenomenon of Rogue Mega Evolution.[24] Mega Power can be stored in a Mega Ring and be used by the player to Mega Evolve a Pokémon or upgrade a move into a Plus Move.
In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Colress questions whether or not Z-Power can surpass the Mega Ring.[25] Dexio and Sina also imply that the two are similar due both being powered up by the Trainer-Pokémon relational bond.[26]
Mega Evolution is also referenced in the Occulture magazine and in the Paldea Pokédex, where it is mentioned that Roaring Moon resembles Mega Salamence.
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In battle
In the core series games, Mega Evolution requires the player to hold a Key Stone and a Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution holding its compatible Mega Stone. Only Rayquaza does not need a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve; instead, it must know the move Dragon Ascent. In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the player simply needs to have the required Mega Stone in their bag, since there is no held item feature. Although most media state that a strong bond with the Pokémon and their Trainer is needed, neither friendship nor affection is necessary to Mega Evolve in the games.
A Mega-Evolved Pokémon has different base stats, with the exception of HP, and can have a different Ability and type from its non-Mega-Evolved form. Every Mega-Evolved Pokémon (except for Mega Alakazam in Generation VI) has a base stat total 100 points higher than that of its base form, though in Pokémon Legends: ZA, Mawile, Medicham, and Starmie have a greater increase in stats. For the former two, this is to make up for the lack of Abilities in the game (they both have Abilities that double their Attack stats, namely Huge Power and Pure Power), while the reason in Starmie's case is presently unknown though likely similar. Mega Zygarde gains only 70 points.
In any battle, each Trainer may only Mega Evolve a single Pokémon once. Mega Evolution is essentially a free action a Pokémon may make in addition to its normal move, but if a Pokémon will not use a move, it cannot Mega Evolve. Mega Evolution occurs before most actions except switching out. A Mega-Evolved Pokémon will only revert to its original state if it faints or the battle ends; if it is switched out, it will remain Mega Evolved.
A Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve if it is being held in the airborne phase of Sky Drop. Neither volatile nor non-volatile status conditions such as paralysis, sleep, or infatuation will have any effect over a Pokémon's ability to Mega Evolve, even if they result in the Pokémon not being able to attack that turn.
Mega Stones are not affected by most moves or Abilities. The moves Bestow, Covet, Fling, Thief, Trick, and Switcheroo will fail to move a Mega Stone to or from a Pokémon that could use it to Mega Evolve, and the Abilities Magician, Pickpocket and Symbiosis will not activate. Knock Off cannot remove a Mega Stone from a Pokémon that can use it to Mega Evolve, so its power will not be increased since it cannot remove the item. The moves Embargo and Magic Room and the Ability Klutz will not prevent a Pokémon from using its respective Mega Stone to Mega Evolve.
Changes in a Pokémon's Ability will take place immediately. A Sharpedo that normally has Speed Boost will not gain a boost in Speed at the end of the turn it Mega Evolves, but if it uses a biting move such as Crunch that turn, it will be boosted by Strong Jaw, its Ability as Mega Sharpedo.
A transformed Pokémon (either by Transform or Imposter) is unable to Mega Evolve. It will fail to Mega Evolve even if it is transformed into the correct species and it is holding the respective Mega Stone. However, it is still possible to transform into a Mega-Evolved Pokémon. The restriction of only one Mega Evolution per battle does not apply to transformed Pokémon.
Generation VI
In Generation VI, performing Mega Evolution will not alter the turn order the turn the Pokémon undergoes Mega Evolution. A Pokémon with a lower Speed stat than their opponent will still go after them on the one turn the Mega Evolution occurs, even if their Mega Evolution increases Speed and would otherwise cause them to go first. The opposite is also true for Pokémon whose Speed stat decreases after Mega Evolution, such as Garchomp. However, turn order will be determined normally on every turn afterwards.
Otherwise, stat changes and type changes due to Mega Evolution take effect immediately and damage calculation proceeds as usual. For example, a Pokémon whose Mega Evolution has a lower base Defense stat takes greater damage from physical moves on the turn it Mega Evolves. Likewise, the move Gyro Ball considers the Pokémon's Speed stat after Mega Evolution for damage calculation, not before. Even if a Pokémon only has an Ability such as Prankster before Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will gain priority. If a Pokémon gains Prankster upon Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will not gain priority.
When the player Mega Evolves a Pokémon for the first time since the save file is accessed, a longer animation than usual will play, showing the player character activating the Mega Evolution with their Mega Bracelet. On subsequent uses of Mega Evolution, a shorter animation will play, showing only the Pokémon as it Mega Evolves.
Generation VII
In Generation VII, a Pokémon's Speed after Mega Evolution is used to determine turn order, not its Speed before. Likewise, if a Pokémon only has an Ability such as Prankster before Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will not gain priority. If a Pokémon gains Prankster upon Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will gain priority. Rayquaza cannot Mega Evolve if it is holding a Z-Crystal.
In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as the held item mechanic is not implemented, the player simply needs to have the compatible Mega Stone in their bag to access a Pokémon's Mega Evolution. The player can also manually pick which form Charizard or Mewtwo can become from the move menu.
Generation IX
Mega Evolution returned in Pokémon Legends: Z-A after seven years of absence.
Mega-Evolved Pokémon are shown to now be surrounded by a rainbow-colored aura. It is manually activated while clicking the right thumb stick, but unlike in previous games, only when the "Mega Gauge" is full, which can be done by using moves on opposing Pokémon or by gathering orbs of Mega Power, which are dropped by opposing Mega-Evolved Pokémon. Additionally, Mega Evolution no longer lasts until the end of the battle and is now on a time limit, which can be slightly extended by gathering Mega Power orbs. Mega Stones need to be held by the affiliated Pokémon in order to allow Mega Evolution. Unlike in previous games, the player can Mega Evolve their Pokémon multiple times per battle.
Rogue Mega Evolution is a phenomenon that causes wild Pokémon to Mega Evolve on their own, without the need of a Trainer. These Pokémon are apparently in pain, much bigger than normal after Mega Evolving, and surrounded by a pink-colored aura. Calming a Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon will reward the Mega Stone that is compatible with the defeated Pokémon. Team MZ is tasked with investigating this strange abnormality by Quasartico Inc.[27]
In the Mega Dimension DLC, Z Mega Evolution is introduced for the first time. Z Mega Evolutions take less time to unleash moves compared to other Mega Evolutions, but burn through Mega Power much faster.[8]
Outside of battle
In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Mega Evolution can also occur during the Talent Round of Pokémon Contest Spectaculars. If the participating Pokémon is holding its corresponding Mega Stone when its appeal causes the audience's excitement to reach its peak, it will Mega Evolve and perform a Spectacular Talent. The Pokémon will remain Mega-Evolved for the remainder of the Talent Round.
When summoned by the Eon Flute, LatiosOR/LatiasAS will Mega Evolve before the player mounts it to soar in the sky. It will Mega Evolve even if it is not holding its corresponding Mega Stone, since the Eon Pokémon is summoned even if it is currently not in the player's game.
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In the side series games
Pokémon Champions
Players will be able to Mega Evolve their Pokémon in Pokémon Champions through the Omni Ring.[28]
In the spin-off games
Pokémon GO
- Main article: Mega Evolution (GO)
Mega Evolution was introduced in Pokémon GO on August 27, 2020. Rather than using a Mega Stone, an eligible Pokémon consumes Mega Energy to undergo Mega Evolution for 8 real life hours.
Pokémon Masters EX
- Main article: Mega Evolution (Masters)
Certain sync pairs can Mega Evolve their Pokémon by performing a sync move in Pokémon Masters EX since the game's launch.
Pokémon UNITE
Mewtwo can become Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y. This is facilitated by its Pressure Ability, which has a Mega gauge which is filled by using basic attacks and moves on members of the opposing team. If the gauge is full, and Mewtwo is at least Level 5, it will Mega Evolve.
Unlike in the core series, Mewtwo can only be Mega Evolved for a set amount of time, delineated by the Mega gauge draining back to empty, after which it returns to being a normal Mewtwo. However, Mewtwo can refill its Mega gauge to Mega Evolve multiple times in the same battle. When Mega Evolved, Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y have different basic attacks and increased stats compared to Mewtwo.
Starting from version 1.14.1.2, Mewtwo spends some of the Aeos energy it is holding when it Mega Evolves. The Mega Evolution will last longer if Mewtwo uses up more Aeos energy.
There are two Unite Licenses for Mewtwo. While both of them allow for using Mewtwo in a Unite Battle, each one has separate characteristics. Only the Unite License X one Mega Evolves into Mega Mewtwo X, while the Unite License Y one Mega Evolves into Mega Mewtwo Y.
Starting from version 1.20.1.2, Mewtwo is required to hold its respective Mega Stone, either Mewtwonite X or Mewtwonite Y depending on the Unite License, as a held item.
In a letter from the producer released on July 15, 2025, it was announced that more Mega-Evolved Pokémon were planned to be added to the game to celebrate the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.[29] Mega Lucario was the first of these new Mega Evolutions to release, followed by Mega Charizard X. More Mega-Evolved Pokémon would also be released throughout the rest of 2025, including Mega Gyarados and Mega Charizard Y.[30]
Unlike Mewtwo, these Mega-Evolved Pokémon have separate Unite licenses from their base forms. When using the Unite license, the Pokémon starts off in their base form, however they can only choose one specific set of moves and have a different Ability. When the Pokémon uses its Unite Move, it will Mega Evolve. When Mega Evolved, various aspects of the Pokémon are changed. The Pokémon's Ability is changed and their basic attacks and/or moves are upgraded in some way. Like Mewtwo, the Mega Evolution only lasts for a limited time and the Pokémon are also required to hold their respective Mega Stones as a held item.
Puck series
Pokémon Tretta
Pokémon Ga-Olé
Pokémon Mezastar
Pokémon Frienda
Introduced during the fifth set, Mega Evolution is one of the main mechanics that can be assigned to a Frienda Pick, similarly to Z-Moves and the Terastal phenomenon.
At the start of each attacking turn, the player will be prompted with a Mega Evolution Chance! (Japanese: メガシンカチャンス！If the player decides to Mega Evolve their Pokémon, they will be presented with a rhythm game-esque "highway" of Mega Evolution marks and will be challenged to touch the Mega Evolution mark at the bottom of the screen as they intersect. Doing so accurately will increase the Pokémon's Mega Evolution Power (Japanese: メガシンカパワー). A total of five Mega Evolution marks will move down, and if the player is accurate enough with at least two marks, the Pokémon will Mega Evolve. Additionally, if the player uses the real-world Pokémon MEGA RING accessory, they will skip the requirement of needing at least two successful marks to activate mega evolution, and will be able to exceed the previous maximum power of Mega Evolution for an even stronger boost.
When a Mega Evolved Pokémon attacks, the Attack Roulette will apply a Mega Evolution Bonus! (Japanese: メガシンカボーナス！) and upgrade the largest value to a double-size rainbow-colored space with a value equal to the Mega Evolution Power attained. The size of the rainbow-colored space will be increased even further with the Pokémon MEGA RING. A Pokémon will remain in its Mega Evolved form for as long as it is able to battle and only one Pokémon may Mega Evolve per session.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Charizard and Lucario's Final Smashes are both Mega Evolution, which transforms them into Mega Charizard X and Mega Lucario, respectively. This Mega Evolution acts as a temporary power-up for the duration of the Final Smash.
Mewtwo's Final Smash is Psystrike, which has it Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo Y then use Psystrike.
Mega Venusaur and Mega Blastoise appear as trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. Mega Blastoise, Mega Blaziken, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Venusaur, Mega Lucario, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Mega Charizard X appear as trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Mewtwo retains its Final Smash Psystrike from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, which still causes it to Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo Y.
Lucario's Final Smash, Aura Storm, has it Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario in order to use it.
Mega Charizard X, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Lucario, and Mega Diancie appear as Spirits.
Pokémon Shuffle
- Main article: Mega Evolution (Shuffle)
Before a Pokémon's Mega Evolution can be used in Pokémon Shuffle, its respective Mega Stone must be obtained (or in Rayquaza's case, the 
Meteorite). Methods to obtain a Mega Stone include:
- Defeating a Pokémon's Mega-Evolved form in a Trainer battle, usually at the end of each main stage area.
- Completing certain objectives on Mission Cards.
- Reaching certain Trainer ranks by catching several different species of Pokémon.
- Achieving a high rank in a competitive stage.
- Clearing certain milestone stages in an escalation battle.
The Pokémon placed in the first position (furthest to the left) when selecting Support Pokémon will Mega Evolve after the player fills the Mega Gauge. This is filled by matching the Pokémon being Mega Evolved, or by matching Pokémon with the Mega Boost(+, ++) Skills who are of the same type as the Pokémon being Mega Evolved. The size of the Mega Gauge depends on the Pokémon being Mega Evolved, with each Pokémon requiring different numbers of icons to be matched to fill its gauge. The maximum amount of icons needed to fill the gauge can be permanently decreased by using 
Mega Speedup Enhancements, with each Pokémon having a different maximum amount of Mega Speedups they can take.
Once a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, its skill is replaced by its Mega Effect for the remainder of the battle. Mega Effect varies between Pokémon.
Pokémon Rumble World
The player gains the ability to Mega Evolve their Pokémon after completing the challenge "Raid of the Mighty General", then receiving the Special Stone Shop and a Mega Key from the rewards section of the ordinary shop. Mega Stones for currently owned Pokémon can be bought and immediately attached to its corresponding Pokémon using the Special Stone Shop. The first Mega Stone of the player's choice is free (unless either the Red or Blue Orb is chosen instead) and every one after it costs 5 Poké Diamonds. During battle, Mega Evolution can be performed by tapping the Mega Evolution button using a Pokémon equipped with a Mega Stone in battle. Mega Evolution can be used again on any Pokémon in the same battle, unlike in the main games.
Mega-Evolved Pokémon revert after a completed trip, or when they are defeated or switched out. Mega Evolving will send out a shockwave that damages enemy Pokémon. This shockwave is capable of defeating and tipping over opposing Pokémon. Additionally, it also resets any negative status conditions or status changes the Pokémon had before Mega Evolving.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
Mega Evolution allows Pokémon to become more powerful, attack multiple enemies, and break down walls. To achieve Mega Evolution, the player must find an 
Awakening Emera in a Dungeon. These Emeras can be attached to a Looplet of a Pokémon that can Mega Evolve, causing it to Mega Evolve immediately. A Looplet attached with an Awakening emera will have a rainbow glow 
. Should it be given to Mewtwo or Charizard, their Mega Evolution will be chosen randomly.
A bar will appear above the Mega-Evolved Pokémon after it transforms and will slowly start to fill up. As long as the bar is present, the Mega-Evolved Pokémon will keep their form even when moving to the next floor. Once the bar is filled, the Mega-Evolved Pokémon will go into Berserk mode. In Berserk mode, the Pokémon will move around and use a powerful attack on any Pokémon surrounding it, friend and foe alike. This will go away after a while, and the Pokémon will revert to normal. When Mega Evolved, its regular attack will get a huge boost in power and range, destroy walls, and reveal purple sparkling spots on the floor which can be picked up for an item.
Attaching an Awakening Emera to a Pokémon that cannot Mega Evolve increases its stats by a lot and give it different boosts. Pokémon that cannot Mega Evolve with an Awakening Emera attached will not go into Berserk mode.
Awakening Emeras are hard to find and appear randomly in dungeons; like other Emeras, they will disappear if they are not reached in time.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
Mega Evolution returns in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, and in this game is achieved by eating an Empowerment Seed. Mega-Evolved Pokémon also have all of the bonuses granted by the Awakened status: linked moves always result in critical hits, moves will never miss, and moves will ignore unfavorable type matchups. Compared to the Awakened status, the only additional bonus Mega Evolution grants is the potential to change a Pokémon's type and ability.
As in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, if Mewtwo or Charizard Mega Evolves, their Mega Evolution will be chosen randomly.
Some bosses will also undergo Mega Evolution:
- During Rayquaza's rematch or Mewtwo's boss fight, both will Mega Evolve once their health drops below one half of their total. Mewtwo will Mega Evolve randomly into Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y.
Pokémon Picross
Once a player purchases a Mega Pencil from Professor Tetra for 500 Picrites, puzzles for Mega Evolutions can be solved. Only one Mega Evolution can be set at one time, and they cannot be brought alongside their normal forms. Their skills are higher ranked than their normal counterpart, and they can be used on larger puzzles.
Pokkén Tournament
Lucario, Garchomp, Gardevoir, Gengar, Charizard, Blaziken, Sceptile, Scizor, Blastoise, Mewtwo, and Shadow Mewtwo are able to Mega Evolve through Synergy Burst, with Charizard and both of the Mewtwo Mega Evolving into their X forms. Mega Evolution can be triggered whenever a Pokémon capable of it has its Synergy Gauge filled up to the max during a battle. The Mega-Evolved Pokémon will revert to its regular form once it has used up all of its Synergy power.
In addition, every time when Shadow Mewtwo is fought against in the game's story mode, it will Mega Evolve before the battle begins and stay in this state for the entire fight.
On the Dragon's Nest battle stage, Mega Rayquaza appears in the form of both an enormous statue alongside the battle arena and a drawing on the ground of the battle arena. On the Old Ferrum Town (Winter) battle stage, Mega Swampert appears in the form of a giant snow sculpture. Mega Rayquaza itself is also a Support Pokémon available as part of the Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
- Main article: Pokémon ex (TCG Pocket) → Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
Mega Evolution Pokémon appear in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket as Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, a variation of Pokémon ex, debuting in the Mega Rising expansion. Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket are designed to be similar to their counterparts in the physical Pokémon Trading Card Game, with yellow names and a black-and-yellow 
symbol next to them. When a player's Mega Evolution Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, the opponent earns 3 points, thereby instantly winning the game.
List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket cards featuring Mega Evolution Pokémon
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Mega-Evolved Pokémon in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.
In animation
Pokémon the Series
Pokémon the Series: Black & White
- In Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening, the first Mega Evolution in animated series-related media was featured, where Mewtwo was shown to be capable of changing between its regular form and Mega Mewtwo Y, in which its speed was dramatically boosted, being capable of moving faster than the blink of an eye. The same Mewtwo also played a major role in Genesect and the Legend Awakened, once again demonstrating its Mega Evolution capabilities. Unlike in the games, this Mewtwo seemed to be capable of Mega Evolving without the use of a Mega Stone. However, because the concept of Mega Evolution had not been announced at the time of the movie's release, this transformation remains unnamed in the movie. Some Japanese promotional material for the movie as well as its manga adaptation referred to it as Mewtwo's Awakened Form (覚醒した姿).[31]
Pokémon the Series: XY
- In Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!, the first Mega Evolution in an animated series episode was featured where Ash saw a Mega Blaziken. In the next episode, it was revealed to belong to a masked hero called the Blaziken Mask, saving Ash from a free fall from the Prism Tower. It has since been seen helping Ash and his friends on numerous occasions.
- In Lumiose City Pursuit!, a Mega Ampharos and a Mega Charizard X appeared as silhouettes while Professor Sycamore told Ash, Clemont, and Bonnie about the concept of Mega Evolution.
- In Mega Evolution Special I, a Trainer named Alain was featured traveling across the Kalos region with his Mega Charizard X, challenging other Mega Evolution Trainers. During the episode, Alain battled Astrid's Mega Absol and Remo's Mega Garchomp, and was victorious in both battles. Later in the special, he even faced the Elite Four member Siebold and his Mega Blastoise, but the powerful Water-type Pokémon proved to be too much for Charizard, causing Alain to lose the battle.
- All known Mega Evolutions released at the time were also featured during the intro of the aforementioned special episode.
- In The Bonds of Evolution!, Diantha's Mega Gardevoir first appeared using its Mega Evolution powers to break free from Team Rocket's binds.
- In The Aura Storm!, Korrina has a Lucario that can Mega Evolve, and so does her grandfather Gurkinn. In Origins of Mega Evolution!, it was shown in a flashback how one of Gurkinn's ancestors discovered a Key Stone, while his Lucario discovered a Lucarionite, leading to the first known Mega Evolution.
- In Calling from Beyond the Aura!, Korrina told Ash and his friends about a Trainer she had once met who had used a Mega Ampharos.
- In The Bonds of Mega Evolution!, a Trainer named Mabel and her Mega Mawile appeared.
- In Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, Wikstrom is seen Mega Evolving his Scizor in a battle against Diantha and her Mega Gardevoir. Later a Diancie Mega Evolved in order to protect the Allearth Forest from Yveltal and restore the Diamond Domain by creating a new Heart Diamond. At the end of the movie, it was shown that a diamond Diancie had created and given to Bonnie earlier caused it to Mega Evolve, acting as a Key Stone.
- In Mega Evolution Special II, Steven Stone's Shiny Mega Metagross appeared as well as Mega Rayquaza.
- The intro of the aforementioned special episode also featured all newly revealed Mega Evolutions.
- In When Light and Dark Collide!, a Mega Sableye appeared as part of Mairin's Mega Evolution Journal.
- In Mega Evolution Special III, Alain was seen battling a Trainer with a Mega Tyranitar.
- In Garchomp's Mega Bond!, Professor Sycamore's Garchomp achieved Mega Evolution for the first time and Mega Evolved into a Mega Garchomp.
- In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, the Latios, Latias, and Shiny Rayquaza that Hoopa summoned all Mega Evolved during the movie. Much like the Mewtwo from the sixteenth movie, they were able to Mega Evolve without a Key Stone or their respective Mega Stones.
- In Mega Evolution Special IV, Alain battled ten Mega-Evolved Pokémon and their Trainers in a row, including Mega Venusaur, Mega Alakazam, Mega Heracross, Mega Scizor, Mega Ampharos, Mega Aggron, and Mega Pinsir. The final Trainer of the row was the Elite Four member Malva, who used a Mega Houndoom. At the end of the episode, Alain was also seen battling a Trainer with a Mega Banette.
- In A Giga Battle with Mega Results!, a Mega Audino appeared under the ownership of a Nurse Joy.
- In A Real Icebreaker!, Wulfric Mega Evolved his Abomasnow into Mega Abomasnow to fight against Ash's Greninja during their Gym battle.
- In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Mega Alakazam, Mega Glalie, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Steelix, Shiny Mega Gengar, Shiny Mega Gardevoir, and several other Mega-Evolved Pokémon appeared. With the exception of Kimia's Shiny Mega Gardevoir, all other Pokémon were forcibly Mega Evolved through a special device known as Mega Wave, which was being used by Alva and his minions Levi and Cherie to utilize Mega Evolution without the need of a bond. A Mega Wave evolved Mega Heracross and Mega Pinsir were also loaned to Team Rocket.
- In A League of His Own!, Mega Charizard Y owned by Trevor during his Lumiose Conference battle against Alain.
- In Valuable Experience for All!, a Mega Sceptile owned by Sawyer during his quarterfinal battle in Lumiose Conference against Tierno.
- In Coming Apart at the Dreams!, Lysandre's Shiny Mega Gyarados where it battled Ash's Pokémon and Alain's Charizard. It managed to knock out four of Ash's Pokémon, but was finally defeated in Rocking Kalos Defenses!.
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
- In Big Sky, Small Fry!, A Mega Gyarados appeared in a fantasy where Lana joked about being able to catch one at Brooklet Hill.
- In When Regions Collide!, Brock's Steelix and Misty's Gyarados Mega Evolved into Mega Steelix and Mega Gyarados while battling Kiawe's Turtonator and Ash's Pikachu, respectively.
- In The Prism Between Light and Darkness!, Gozu's Aggron Mega Evolved into Mega Aggron to battle Professor Kukui's Braviary and Faba's Alakazam and Hypno.
- In Battling Besties!, Ilima's Kangaskhan Mega Evolved into Mega Kangaskhan to battle Guzma's Scizor.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
- In An Adventure of Mega Proportions!, Gurkinn Mega Evolved his Alakazam to battle Ash and his Lucario as a test to get a Lucarionite.
- In A Battle of Mega Versus Max!, Ash Mega Evolved his Lucario for the first time.
- In Taking Two For The Team!, Drasna Mega Evolved her Altaria during her World Coronation Series battle against Ash.
- In Reuniting for the First Time!, Lisia Mega Evolved her Altaria, Ali, during the Lilycove City Pokémon Contest Spectacular.
- In The Fiery Road to Mastership!, Cynthia Mega Evolved her Garchomp during the Masters Eight Tournament in a battle against Iris's Haxorus.
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- In Eyes to the Skies Once Again, Part 1, both Roy's Shiny Lucario and Ult's Sableye Mega Evolved their Pokémon to battle a Slaking that was under the effects of Laquium.
- In Following Traces of Laquium, Nidothing's video was about Mega Evolution. During the video presentation, a Mega Charizard Y, Mega Ampharos, and Mega Gardevoir appeared as examples of Mega Evolutions.
- In Friends as Two, Me and You, Ult's Dragonite Mega Evolved during a battle against Indi and Rubina.
- In Mega Evolution - Roy, during Roy's flashback of how he met his Shiny Lucario, two Pokémon Trainers Mega Evolved their Gardevoir and Slowbro, with the former winning the battle. Also, a Mega Tyranitar appeared during Master Mayonnaise's explanation of Mega Evolution to Roy and Ult.
- In Mega Evolution - Ult, Emma Mega Evolved her Ampharos.
- In HZ121, Friede was seen with a Mega Starmie.
- In HZ122, Friede's Charizard Mega Evolved into Mega Charizard Y.
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Pokémon Origins
Red's Charizard was shown Mega Evolving into Mega Charizard X in File 4: Charizard during Red's battle against Mewtwo, thanks to the Charizardite X and Key Stone given to him by Mr. Fuji in an earlier episode. This situation was the first public appearance of Mega Charizard X and served as its official reveal.
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
All of the Mega Evolutions debuting in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire were showcased in its animated trailer.
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A Mega Rayquaza appeared in The Scoop under the ownership of a Trainer, who used it to destroy a giant meteor. Afterwards, it battled against a Deoxys that had emerged from the destroyed meteor.
Pokémon Evolutions
A Mega Gyarados appeared in The Visionary, under the ownership of Lysandre. He used it to battle Calem's Xerneas, but was quickly defeated.
A Mega Swampert and a Mega Salamence appeared in The Wish, belonging to May and Zinnia, respectively. In the same episode, May Mega Evolved Rayquaza after catching it.
In The Discovery, Green used a Mega Blastoise against Elaine's Mewtwo. Despite its best efforts, Blastoise was no match for the Genetic Pokémon's power.
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POKÉTOON
Mega Evolution makes its first appearance in the anthology series POKÉTOON in PT18, where Teriola and Elamis use a Mega Abomasnow and a Mega Kangaskhan, respectively, during a battle. Another Mega Kangaskhan appears in the episode, under the ownership of Karimna.
A Mega Gardevoir appears in PT19, under the ownership of Yugo.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
X & Y arc
At first, Mega Evolution was portrayed as a relatively unknown phenomenon, known only to Gurkinn and his Successors. Since then, it became apparent that Team Flare were also after the power of Mega Evolution, with one member even compiling a list of Mega Stones that they discovered. Simultaneous Mega Evolutions can also be accomplished by a Trainer, as long as they have a Key Stone for each Pokémon they are Mega Evolving. However, doing so will cause severe mental stress on the Trainer, and they will be unable to focus on anything other than a single target until the Mega Evolution is undone.
- When Team Flare members Aliana and Mable arrived in Vaniville Town in order to steal X's Mega Ring, the commotion caused X's baby Kangaskhan, Li'l Kanga, to react with X's Mega Ring and Mega Evolve into Mega Kangaskhan, easily defeating Aliana's Pyroar and Mable's Houndoom.
- When X and his friends were attacked by Team Flare in Santalune City, Korrina arrived and Mega Evolved her Lucario into Mega Lucario to assist them.
- In Lysandre Café, Diantha had her Gardevoir Mega Evolve into Mega Gardevoir to make Lysandre back off from attacking Trevor, Shauna, and Tierno.
- The Mega Evolutions of Aerodactyl, Aggron, Ampharos, Mawile, and Garchomp made cameos when Gurkinn explained Mega Evolution to Essentia during her raid on the Tower of Mastery. In the subsequent chapter, Gurkinn Mega Evolved his Heracross.
- During Korrina's succession ceremony, three Successors demonstrated Mega Evolution to her by Mega Evolving their Medicham, Scizor, and Alakazam respectively.
- While visiting Lumiose City, X met an Electrike, which led him to a Manectite, evolving into Manectric in the process. Later, Manectric joins X's team, Mega Evolving into Mega Manectric while facing a Team Flare Grunt.
- During a battle against Team Flare, Gurkinn's Gengar protected X from Celosia's Aegislash. He helped battle against Team Flare to stop them from capturing Xerneas while in tree form. He was later given to X, at which point he nicknamed him Garma. Garma has a Gengarite, which allows X to Mega Evolve him into Mega Gengar.
- While confronting Essentia, X's Rute and Y's Solsol are given their respective Mega Stones, allowing them to Mega Evolve into Mega Pinsir and Mega Absol respectively.
- Both X's Salamè and Blue's Charizard Mega Evolved into Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y respectively, after defeating Xerosic's Pokémon.
- After reuniting with Blaine, Mewtwo gained the ability to Mega Evolve into both Mega Mewtwo X and Y. Due to their bond, Mewtwo is able to Mega Evolve more than once per battle.
- Gurkinn's students Mega Evolved their Houndoom, Tyranitar, Mawile, Banette, and Abomasnow for Trevor to study.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc
The role of Mega Evolution was diminished but its accessibility continued to be confined to a selected number of Trainers.
- In Latias Flies, Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald were shown learning how to Mega Evolve their Pokémon from Ultima. Sapphire and Emerald were seen mastering it in Salamence Evolves, where they Mega Evolved their respective first partner Pokémon, Blaziken and Sceptile.
- In Claydol Unleashes, Ruby was able to successfully Mega Evolve Latios into Mega Latios, allowing them to soar into the sky. He soon arrived at the Sky Pillar, where he met and battled Zinnia, who used her Mega Salamence against Mega Latios.
- In Hoopa Distorts, Steven Mega Evolved his Metagross into Mega Metagross with his Mega Stickpin.
- In Slowbro Has an Idea, Jinga of the Draconid people Mega Evolved his Slowbro into Mega Slowbro in his battle against Ruby.
- In Goodra Spits, Ruby Mega Evolved Mumu into Mega Swampert.
- In Blastoise Transforms, Maxie and Archie used their Mega Glasses and Mega Anchor to Mega Evolve their Camerupt and Sharpedo into Mega Camerupt and Mega Sharpedo respectively. In retaliation, Red and Green Mega Evolved Saur and Blasty into Mega Venusaur and Mega Blastoise respectively to battle them.
- In PS611, footage of Rayquaza Mega Evolving was seen.
- In PS616, Giovanni Mega Evolved his Beedrill as part of his explanation that the meteoroid headed for Hoenn may be housing a Pokémon inside of it, since Mega Evolution is only supposed to work within a battle. Later, Sapphire and Ruby Mega Evolved Kirly and Rara into Mega Gallade and Mega Gardevoir respectively during a brief battle against each other.
- In Omega Alpha Adventure 21, Ruby and Sapphire Mega Evolved Rayquaza in order to have it destroy Grand Meteor Delta. Later, Ruby Mega Evolved Diancie for a Pokémon Contest Spectacular Performance.
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Movie adaptations
Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!
Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King
In Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King, several main characters' Pokémon are capable of Mega Evolution, including Akira's Charizard, Koji's Garchomp, and Taichi's Ampharos.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom
Pokémon Journeys
During a flashback in Toughing It Out!, it was revealed that Ash fought Korrina's Mega Lucario in a World Coronation Series battle.
In the TCG
XY Series
- Main article: Pokémon-EX → Mega Evolution Pokémon
In the XY Series, Mega Evolution first appears in the XY set in the form of Mega Evolution Pokémon, also known as Mega Evolution Pokémon-EX, a subset of Pokémon-EX. Their names have 
as a prefix and 
as a suffix. They additionally have a distinct stage of "MEGA", which serve as an Evolution of Pokémon-EX cards and are played by putting them on top of their corresponding Basic Pokémon-EX. Mega Evolving a Pokémon immediately ends a player's turn, unless that Pokémon has its specific Spirit Link Pokémon Tool card attached to it.
Atsushi Nagashima, the game director for the TCG, has stated that Mega Evolution is exclusive to Pokémon-EX because it would be impractical to evolve a single Pokémon three times during a game, and implementing Mega Evolution in that manner would constrain deck-building.[32] The team had considered restricting players to one Mega-Evolved Pokémon per deck, but rejected this idea, as they wanted to enable players to build decks based around Mega Evolution.[33]
Sun & Moon Series
In Unified Minds and Cosmic Eclipse, two TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX were printed that feature Mega-Evolved Pokémon as one of the two members of the tag team. These cards have no special mechanics outside of those which are part of the TAG TEAM mechanics.
Mega Evolution Series
- Main article: Pokémon ex → Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
Mega-Evolved Pokémon return in the English Mega Evolution expansion (the Japanese Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia expansions) as Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, a subset of Pokémon ex. They have a black-and-yellow symbol next to their names. Unlike Mega Evolution Pokémon-EX from the XY series, these Pokémon ex share the same Evolution Stage as their base form — for example, Mega Gardevoir ex evolves from Kirlia and is a Stage 2 Pokémon. While they feature stronger attacks and more HP than normal Pokémon ex of their Evolution Stage, they also feature the Mega Evolution Pokémon ex rule, causing them to grant three Prize Cards when they are Knocked Out, rather than the typical two for Pokémon ex.
List of Pokémon cards featuring Mega Evolution Pokémon
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Mega-Evolved Pokémon in the Trading Card Game.
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Trivia
- There is at least one Mega-Evolved Pokémon from every generation and of every type.
- Currently, Generation III has both the most Mega Evolutions and the most Pokémon capable of Mega Evolving (with 22 and 21, respectively), while Generation VIII has the fewest overall (with one).
- Dragon has the most Mega Evolutions (with 17), while Rock and Ice are tied for having the fewest (with five each).
- No Mega-Evolved Pokémon has Flying as its primary type.
- Only fully evolved Pokémon are capable of Mega Evolution.
- Floette is the only exception to this, though only in its Eternal Flower form, which is incapable of evolving into or from any Pokémon.
- Charizard, Raichu, Mewtwo, Absol, Lucario, and Garchomp all have more than one Mega Evolution, accessible through distinct Mega Stones.
- Similarly, Magearna and Tatsugiri have different appearances while Mega-Evolved depending on their form (Magearna's regular and Original Color forms and Tatsugiri's Curly, Droopy, and Stretchy Forms), but are nonetheless considered to have only one Mega Evolution each.
- All Pokémon that evolve with a Dawn Stone are capable of Mega Evolution.
- 74 Pokémon retain their original type combination upon Mega Evolving.
- Clefable, Pinsir, Mewtwo (into Mega Mewtwo X), Meganium, Feraligatr, Ampharos, Sceptile, Chimecho, Absol (into Mega Absol Z), Lopunny, and Audino all become dual-type upon Mega Evolving.
- Aggron and Garchomp (into Mega Garchomp Z) both become single-type upon Mega Evolving.
- Charizard (into Mega Charizard X), Gyarados, Altaria, Staraptor, Barbaracle, and Golisopod all change one of their types to a new one upon Mega Evolving.
- Notably, Staraptor is the only such case in which it changes its primary type, rather than its secondary one.
- Mega Feraligatr, Mega Audino, and Mega Golisopod are the only Mega Evolutions that do not share any weaknesses with their normal forms.
- Some Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution also have access to other forms or battle mechanics:
- Raichu and Slowbro are the only Pokémon to have a Mega Evolution and a regional form.
- Raichu, between its Kantonian and Alolan form, is the only Pokémon to have a Mega Evolution and an exclusive Z-Move: Stoked Sparksurfer.
- The fully evolved Kanto first partner Pokémon and Gengar are the only Pokémon that can both Mega Evolve and Gigantamax.
- Some Mega-Evolved Pokémon have unique attributes:
- Mega Altaria is the only one with a unique type combination.
- Mega Kangaskhan and Mega Rayquaza are the only ones with a signature Ability: Parental Bond and Delta Stream, respectively.
- Mega Zygarde is the only one whose moveset changes upon Mega Evolving, with Nihil Light replacing Core Enforcer.
- Aerodactyl is the only Fossil Pokémon capable of Mega Evolving.
- Rayquaza is the only Pokémon to not have a designated Mega Stone, as it doesn't need one to Mega Evolve in the core series games that include Mega Evolution, instead being required to know Dragon Ascent.
- This makes Rayquaza the only Pokémon that can have a different held item while Mega Evolving, since Mega Stones cannot be taken off their proper holder during battle.
- It is, furthermore, the only Pokémon to lack the message "(The opposing) <Pokémon>'s <Mega Stone> is reacting to its Key Stone!" when it Mega Evolves, as it has the message "<player>'s fervent wish has reached Rayquaza!" instead.
- In Pokémon Shuffle, Rayquaza needs the player to get the Meteorite for it to Mega Evolve.
Designs
- Design-wise, multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon seem to incorporate traits from their previous evolutionary stages:
- Both of Raichu's Mega Evolutions have Pikachu-like features:[34] Mega Raichu X has red cheeks, bright yellow fur, and a forked zig-zag tail, while Mega Raichu Y has Pikachu's body shape, ears, and tail.
- Mega Clefable has dark pink, oval cheek markings resembling those of Cleffa and Clefairy.
- Mega Dragonite gains features distinctive of Dragonair, such as the wings on its head and the pearl on its tail.[35]
- Mega Feraligatr's dorsal fin resembles a gigantic Totodile's head, leading to it being referred to as a "Totodile mask".[36]
- Mega Ampharos's tail and head are covered in white fur,[37] which is the wool it originally had as a Mareep and Flaaffy that has regrown due to the excess energy from Mega Evolution stimulating its genes.
- Mega Tyranitar's chest plate, back spikes, and eye-like marking resemble Pupitar.
- Mega Chimecho grows a golden frame with fake eyes and arms reminiscent of Chingling.
- Mega Metagross is said to be the result of one Metagross, one Metang, and two Beldum linking up.
- Mega Scolipede's lavender-colored armor is reminiscent of Whirlipede.
- Mega Eelektross's arms are covered by mucus in the shape of Eelektrik, named "false Eelektrik".[38]
- Mega Glimmora's main body resembles Glimmet.
- In contrast to the other Paradox Pokémon, Roaring Moon is based specifically on Mega Salamence rather than regular Salamence.
- Roaring Moon's Pokédex entry in Pokémon Violet makes a reference to Mega Evolution. A copy of Occulture magazine in Pokémon Scarlet continues the in-universe speculation with Roaring Moon and Mega Salamence; however, it says that it is unknown if there is any connection.
- An article on the English Press Website for The Pokémon Company International on Pokémon Legends: Z-A's March 2025 Nintendo Direct trailer accidentally labeled one of the files corresponding to Mega Salamence as "Roaring Moon". This was fixed later that day.[39]
Core series
- The Japanese and Korean logos for Pokémon X and Y include the Mega Evolution sigil.
- At least one Mega Evolution of every type was introduced in each core series game that introduced new Mega Evolutions, with the exception of the Electric type in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
- If counted on its own, the Mega Dimension DLC for Pokémon Legends: Z-A also did not introduce a Mega Evolution of each type, with no new Mega-Evolved Pokémon being Normal type. However, counting Staraptor (who loses its Normal-type typing upon Mega Evolving) at least one Pokémon of every type is given a new Mega Evolution.
- Due to Mega Evolution being absent from Pokémon Sword and Shield through Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the status of some Abilities was affected:
- Aerilate, Parental Bond, and Delta Stream became unusable despite existing in the game data.
- Refrigerate, Mega Launcher, and Pixilate became the current signature Ability of Amaura's evolutionary line, Clauncher's evolutionary line, and Sylveon, respectively.
- Mega Latias and Mega Latios are programmed into Pokémon X and Y; as a result, they are not banned by the Kalos rules from battles, and their Mega Stones are not banned from trades from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to Pokémon X and Y, despite being otherwise unavailable in those games.
- In the Pokémon X and Y demo, the message "An immense new power has risen in Mewtwo!" would be displayed before Mega Evolving. In the final game, the message displayed is "<Pokémon>'s <Mega Stone> is reacting to <Trainer>'s <Key Stone item>!" Additionally, Mega Mewtwo Y is referred to as simply Mega Mewtwo.
- According to Ken Sugimori in his interview in the Nintendo Dream magazine, Flygon was intended to get a Mega Evolution in Pokémon X and Y, but the idea was later dropped due to him experiencing an artist's block.[40]
Animated series
- If not counting movies or the Mega Evolution Specials, overall sixty-six Mega Evolutions have yet to appear in the animated series.
- Mega Steelix, Mega Aggron, and Mega Kangaskhan made their animated series debut in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.
- Mega Venusaur, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Camerupt, and Mega Altaria, made their animated series debut in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
- Mega Sableye, Mega Dragonite, and Mega Starmie made their animated series debut in Pokémon Horizons: The Series.
- Mega Dragonite is the only one to debut in the animated series before the official release of the game it first appears.
- In the animated series, all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon that are capable of Mega Evolving can do it without the need of a Mega Stone, Key Stone, or Trainer.
- As of Pokémon Horizons: The Series, the animated series pitted a Mega-Evolved Pokémon against each of the battle mechanics introduced in subsequent generations.
- In When Regions Collide!, Brock's Mega Steelix and Misty's Mega Gyarados battled against Kiawe's Turtonator and Ash's Pikachu, respectively, with their Z-Moves.
- In A Battle of Mega Versus Max, Ash's Mega Lucario battled against Bea's Gigantamax Machamp.
- In Pride of a Champion!, Diantha's Mega Gardevoir battled against Lance's Dynamaxed Dragonite.
- In Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!, Roy's Mega Lucario battled against Nemona's Terastallized Fighting-type Pawmot.
In other languages
- Mega Evolution
| Language | Title | |
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| Japanese | メガシンカ Mega Shinka | |
| Albanian | Mega Evolucion | |
| Catalan | Megaevolució | |
| Chinese | Cantonese | 超級進化 Chīukāp Jeunfa * 超進化 Chīu Jeunfa * |
| Mandarin | 超級進化 / 超级进化 Chāojí Jìnhuà * 超進化 / 超进化 Chāo Jìnhuà * | |
| Czech | Mega evoluce | |
| Danish | Megaudvikling Mega Udvikling | |
| Dutch | Mega Evolutie (Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon website, XY002-XY034) Mega-evolutie (XY043-present) | |
| Finnish | Megakehitys (animated series) Megaevoluutio (TCGO) | |
| French | Méga-Évolution | |
| German | Mega-Entwicklung | |
| Greek | Μέγα Εξέλιξη Méga Exélixi | |
| Hebrew | מגה התפתחות Mega Hitpatkhut | |
| Hindi | Mega Evolution मेगा एवोलूशन Mega Evolution | |
| Hungarian | Mega evolúció Mega Fejlődés | |
| Indonesian | Evolusi Mega Mega Evolusi | |
| Italian | Megaevoluzione | |
| Korean | 메가진화 Mega Jinhwa | |
| Malaysian | Evolusi Mega | |
| Norwegian | Megautvikling Megaevolusjon | |
| Polish | Megaewolucja | |
| Portuguese | Brazil | Megaevolução (games, XY096-present, TCG, Pokémon Characters Guidebook) Mega Evolução (XY002-XY068) |
| Portugal | Mega Evolução | |
| Russian | Мега-Эволюция Mega-Evolyutsiya (Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon website, animated series) Мега Эволюция Mega Evolyutsiya Мегаэволюция Megaevolyutsiya | |
| Spanish | Latin America | Megaevolución |
| Spain | Megaevolución | |
| Swedish | Mega-utveckling Mega-evolution* | |
| Tamil | மெகா எவல்யூஷன் Mega Evolution | |
| Thai | วิวัฒนาการร่างเมก้า Wiwatthanakan Rang Mega วิวัฒนาการเมก้า Wiwatthanakan Mega เมก้าชินกะ Mega Shinka | |
| Turkish | Mega Evrim | |
| Vietnamese | Tiến Hóa Mega | |
- Z Mega Evolution
| Language | Title | |
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| Japanese | Ｚと名のつくメガシンカ Z to Na no Tsuku Mega Shinka | |
| Chinese | Cantonese | 名字裡有Z的超級進化 Mìhngjih-léuih yáuh Z dīk Chīukāp Jeunfa |
| Mandarin | 名字裡有Z的超級進化 Míngzì-lǐ yǒu Z de Chāojí Jìnhuà 名字带有Ｚ的超级进化 Míngzì dàiyǒu Z de Chāojí Jìnhuà | |
| French | Méga-Évolution Z | |
| German | Mega-Entwicklungen mit „Z“ im Namen | |
| Italian | Megaevoluzioni Z | |
| Korean | Z가 붙은 메가진화 Z-ga But'eun Mega Jinhwa | |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Megaevolução Z | |
| Spanish | Latin America | Megaevolución Z |
| Spain | Megaevolución Z | |
Notes
- ↑ "Mega Evolved" is hyphenated as "Mega-Evolved" when used as an adjective before a noun e.g. "Mega-Evolved Pokémon" or "Mega-Evolved form". Elevate Heroic Hoenn Pokémon with Mega Evolution, Pokémon.com. Pokémon Shuffle Launch Announced, New Pokémon Discovered in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Press release, Pokémon.com. A Guide to Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO, Pokémon.com
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mega Latias and Mega Latios were officially made available in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, but they were already programmed into Pokémon X and Y, and as such, players could trade their Mega Stones and use them in those games.
- ↑ In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Rayquaza must eat the Meteorite and learn Dragon Ascent during the Delta Episode before any Rayquaza can Mega Evolve. In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, Rayquaza must be taught Dragon Ascent via Move Tutor.
References
- ↑ Roaring Moon's Pokémon Violet Pokédex entry: "According to an article in a dubious magazine, this Pokémon has some connection to a phenomenon that occurs in a certain region."
- ↑ Prepare for Mega Evolution! | Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!
- ↑ Mega-Evolved Pokémon | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y (archived)
- ↑ Mega Evolution | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y (archived)
- ↑ New Mega Evolutions | Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire (archived)
- ↑ Professor Sycamore: "Well, theoretically, Mega Evolution should only be possible through the use of two special stones by a Trainer and Pokémon who share a strong bond." (Pokémon Masters EX)
- ↑ Mega Evolution | Pokémon Legends: Z-A
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 A New Mega-Evolved Pokémon Is Here | Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension
- ↑ Draconid descendant, Meteor Falls: "Yes, I am one of the Draconid people. One of the ancient folk tasked with passing down the knowledge of Mega Evolution—with the great lore of Lord Rayquaza, who was the beginning of all." (Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)
- ↑ Korrina, Hyperspace Sky Pillar: "I'm gonna get to meet—and battle—the very first Pokémon that ever Mega Evolved..." (Pokémon Legends: Z-A — Mega Dimension)
- ↑ Zinnia: "A witness to this series of events, a tall visitor from a distant land, said, “It is the Δ (Delta), born of the great disturbances in this world. By the bonds born of mankind's wish and the power of the stones, it will calm the troubles that plague the world.”" (Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)
- ↑ Emma: "Ah! I just remembered that AZ mentioned something else. He said during his long journey searching for Floette, he saw a phenomenon in Hoenn that may have been the beginning of all Mega Evolution!" (Pokémon Legends: Z-A)
- ↑ Scientist, Devon Corporation: "Those who saw the way that Rayquaza, possessing this special power, reacted to their Key Stones to transform itself, began research into the subject. It came to be recognized as a form of Evolution, a new possibility for Pokémon. And what we stitched together from all of this long research is the current theory of Mega Evolution." (Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)
- ↑ Professor Sycamore: "And why are there examples of Mega Evolution only in the Kalos region? There's still so much we don't know..." (Pokémon X and Y)
- ↑ NPC, Tower of Mastery: "Long, long ago, a Trainer came to this land accompanied by a Lucario. They found two strange stones. This is said to have led to the world's first Mega Evolution." (Pokémon X and Y)
- ↑ Painting, Lumiose Museum: "The Tower of Mastery stands to the north of Shalour City. Two strange stones were once discovered in this area, which are now thought to have been the first known Mega Stone and Key Stone." (Pokémon Legends: Z-A)
- ↑ Constance: "The story goes that this AZ person traveled all the way to some far-off region called Hoenn. There, he researched the origins of Mega Evolution to staisfy his own curiosity." (Pokémon Legends: Z-A)
- ↑ Emma: "Professor Sycamore's theory was that Mega Stones formed three thousand years ago... when certain stones were irradiated by the light—the energy of the Legendary Pokémon—that was fired from the ultimate weapon. AZ nodded when he heard that. According to him, that's why we've been finding new types of Mega Stones recently. After all, the ultimate weapon was fired again five years ago..." (Pokémon Legends: Z-A)
- ↑ Sina: "It's so mysterious... to be talking about Mega Evolution here, in a region so far away from Kalos..." (Pokémon Sun and Moon).
- ↑ Professor Cozmo: "We will start off by artificially replicating the massive energy that is triggered at the time of Mega Evolution!" (Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)
- ↑ Lysandre: "According to Professor Sycamore's research, Mega Evolution releases all of a Pokémon's hidden energy at once." (Pokémon X and Y)
- ↑ Mr. Stone: "And what energy source could power such a dreadful weapon? Do you know? You see... It ran on the life energy of Pokémon. The energy that could be gained by the sacrifice of so many Pokémon..." (Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)
- ↑ Lysandre Labs, B3F: "The weapon will be powered by living Pokémon—or rather by the life energy they contain." (Pokémon Legends: Z-A)
- ↑ Mable: "The excessive Mega Power from the tower caused Rogue Mega Evolution, and if Xerneas shows up, something similar could happen again. I mean, it has command of basically an unlimited pool of life energy!" (Pokémon Legends: Z-A)
- ↑ Colress: "Z-Power... Is it the true potential that I seek? Does it surpass the Mega Ring?" (Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)
- ↑ Sina: "You know, when you think about it, the Z-Power Ring helps the feelings of a Trainer reach their Pokémon so it can use its Z-Move, right? It only follows that it should be able to achieve Mega Evolution, too!" (Pokémon Sun and Moon)
- ↑ "Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Pokémon.com: "Quasartico Inc., the corporation driving Lumiose City's redevelopment, will task you and the rest of Team MZ with aiding their investigation into these strange occurrences. Work together with your friends from Team MZ to take on and calm a variety of Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon. You can also obtain Mega Stones by pacifying Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon."
- ↑ The Omni Ring—A Battle Essential! | Pokémon Champions "Other special features may be added to the Omni Ring in the future! Research is being conducted to make the Omni Ring capable of drawing out a variety of Pokémon capabilities."
- ↑ Letter from the Producer—Pokémon UNITE’s 4th Anniversary
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ ポケモン映画最新作『神速のゲノセクト ミュウツー覚醒』へと続くオリジナルストーリーが、テレビで放送決定！
- ↑ How Pokemon Cards Are Made | GameSpot
- ↑ クリエイター ～ゲームディレクター長島敦スペシャル対談～ | pokemon-card.com, archived January 1st, 2014
- ↑ The Mythical Pokémon Hoopa Holds the Key to the Story | Pokémon Legends: Z-A
- ↑ Mega Dragonite | Pokémon Legends: Z-A
- ↑ Mega Totodile | Pokémon Legends: Z-A
- ↑ Mega Ampharos | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y (archived)
- ↑ Mega Eelektross | Pokémon Legends: Z-A
- ↑ The Pokémon Company International Official Press Site: New Pokémon Legends: Z-A Details Revealed During Nintendo Direct (archived)
- ↑ Mega Flygon Excluded from XY/ORAS Because of Artist's Block | PokeBeach, translation of Nintendo Dream interview scan
Related articles
- List of Mega Evolution characteristics
- Pokémon with Mega Evolutions
- Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
| Genesect and the Legend Awakened | |
|---|---|
| Characters | Diona • Eric • Mewtwo's creators • Mother and daughter • Neva • Tanner Genesect • Mewtwo |
| Locations | New Tork City • Pokémon Hills • Absentia Natural Park • Genesect's home |
| Other | Cloning • Fossil • Mega Evolution |
| Soundtrack and score | Soundtrack Smiling Face (single) |
| Adaptations | Manga |
| TCG | Genesect • Shiny Genesect • Eevee Red Genesect Collection • Mewtwo vs Genesect Deck Kit • EX Battle Boost Campaign Pack • Movie Commemoration Genesect Set • Genesect Sleeve Set |
| Merchandise | Pokémon Movie Companion • Zukan BW Movie Set V6 • MC Fifth Generation movie sets |
| Event distributions | Pokémon Hills Mewtwo (English, Japanese) • Cinema Genesect (Japanese, Korean) • P2 Laboratory Genesect Eevee House Sylveon Shiny Genesect C-Gear Skin Tretta (Eevee, Red Genesect) |
| Related animation | Eevee & Friends (Pikachu short) Top Secret Internal Team Plasma Genesect Video (prolgue) • Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening (prologue) BW123 (following TV episode) |
See also: Mega Evolution characteristics • Mega Stone • Key Stone • Infinity Energy • Mega Energy • Rogue Mega Evolution • Mega Power • Donut
