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A '''Mega Stone''' (Japanese: '''メガストーン''' ''Mega Stone'') is a type of [[held item]] introduced in [[Pokémon X and Y]] that allows {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. According to [[Professor Sycamore]], Mega Stones are the results of [[Evolution stone]]s being irradiated by the power of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}} or {{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}}.

Mega Stones are also available in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. They returned in [[Generation VII]], both in the [[Alola]]n games and in {{g|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}. However, Mega Stones are unobtainable in [[Generation VIII]], and the Mega Evolution mechanic is not present.

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==In the core series games==

During a {{pkmn|battle}}, a {{pkmn|Trainer}} can use their [[Key Stone]] (held in the [[Mega Ring]]{{sup/6|XY}}, [[Mega Bracelet]]{{sup/6|ORAS}}, [[Z-Ring]]{{sup/7|SM}}, or [[Z-Power Ring]]{{sup/7|USUM}} for the player character) to Mega Evolve a Pokémon that holds its corresponding Mega Stone before it attacks. Pokémon only remain Mega Evolved during battles and [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectaculars]], and will revert to their original state once the battle has ended or if they [[fainting|faint]]. Every Pokémon that can undergo Mega Evolution has a corresponding Mega Stone that is named after it, except for {{p|Rayquaza}}, which instead needs to know the move {{m|Dragon Ascent}} to Mega Evolve. Some Pokémon have multiple different Mega Stones for their species.

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 or cause extra damage, {{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.

A transformed Pokémon (either by {{m|Transform}} or {{a|Imposter}}) is unable to Mega Evolve. Therefore, Mega Stones have no effect when held by transformed Pokémon. However, a Pokémon can transform into a Mega Evolved Pokémon by copying another Mega Evolved Pokémon.

 

===Acquistion===

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. Some Mega Stones are exclusive to X and some are exclusive to Y.

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 be obtained by meeting 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 Mega Stone for {{p|Blaziken}}, the Blazikenite, cannot be found through normal gameplay in Pokémon X and Y. However, it can be obtained via special distributions and trading. The Mega Stone for {{p|Diancie}}, the Diancite, also cannot be obtained through normal gameplay in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]; instead, the stone can be obtained by having a Diancie in the party and activating an in-game event that results in the player being given a Diancite.

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

=====Alola=====

In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, only the Mega Stones for Pokémon in the {{OBP|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Sun and Moon|Alola Pokédex}} and the fully-evolved [[Kanto]] [[starter Pokémon]] are available through normal gameplay, and only after becoming {{pkmn|Champion}}. The player receives a [[Key Stone]] and an [[Alakazite]] from [[Dexio]] after defeating him at [[Ancient Poni Path]]. The Kanto starters' Mega Stones ([[Venusaurite]], [[Charizardite X]], [[Charizardite Y]], and [[Blastoisinite]]) can be obtained by defeating {{ga|Red}} in a Single challenge at the Battle Tree. The Mega Stones for Pokémon in the Alola Pokédex (including the Alakazite) can all be purchased at the [[Battle Tree]] for 64[[Battle Point|BP]] each.

The remaining Mega Stones can only be obtained by [[trade|trading]] with {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, but they were all available at one point as [[event item]]s. They were distributed via [[List of other event distributions (Generation VII)|universal serial code]]s provided on the official Pokémon website, which were usable in all [[software region]]s but expired on <time datetime="2017-10-31 23:59:59">{{#dateformat: 2017-10-31}} at {{#time: H:i T|23:59:59}}</time>. Some were also distributed via unique serial codes to players who participated in certain [[List of Online Competitions in Generation VII|Online Competitions]] on the [[Pokémon Global Link]].

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| <code>M2DESCENT</code>

| {{bag2|Mewtwonite X}}<br>{{bag2|Mewtwonite Y}}

| <code>INTIMIDATE</code>

| {{bag2|Mawilite}}<br>{{bag2|Beedrillite}}<br>{{bag2|Audinite}}<br>{{bag2|Medichamite}}

| {{bag2|Pidgeotite}}<br>{{bag2|Steelixite}}<br>{{bag2|Heracronite}}<br>{{bag2|Houndoominite}}

| {{bag2|Sceptilite}}<br>{{bag2|Blazikenite}}<br>{{bag2|Swampertite}}<br>{{bag2|Cameruptite}}<br>{{bag2|Banettite}}

| <code>SABLEVOLANT</code>

| {{bag2|Tyranitarite}}<br>{{bag2|Abomasite}}<br>{{bag2|Manectite}}<br>{{bag2|Aggronite}}

| {{bag2|Gardevoirite}}<br>{{bag2|Galladite}}<br>{{bag2|Lopunnite}}<br>{{bag2|Diancite}}

| {{DL|List of Online Competitions in Generation VII|2017 International Challenge February}}

| {{bag2|Mawilite}}<br>{{bag2|Beedrillite}}

| {{DL|List of Online Competitions in Generation VII|Kanto x Alola Regional Rumble}}

| {{bag2|Pidgeotite}}<br>{{bag2|Steelixite}}

| {{DL|List of Online Competitions in Generation VII|2017 International Challenge April}}

| {{bag2|Sceptilite}}<br>{{bag2|Blazikenite}}<br>{{bag2|Swampertite}}

| {{DL|List of Online Competitions in Generation VII|2017 International Challenge May}}

| {{bag2|Tyranitarite}}<br>{{bag2|Abomasite}}<br>{{bag2|Manectite}}

| {{DL|List of Online Competitions in Generation VII|tiny tourney}}

| {{bag2|Gardevoirite}}<br>{{bag2|Galladite}}<br>{{bag2|Lopunnite}}

| style="{{roundybl|22px}}; background: #FFF;" | {{DL|List of Online Competitions in Generation VII|Weakness Cup}}

| style="{{roundybr|22px}}; background: #FFF;" | {{bag2|Ampharosite}}<br>{{bag2|Altarianite}}<br>{{bag2|Latiasite}}<br>{{bag2|Latiosite}}

In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, all Mega Stones except the [[Diancite]] are available through normal gameplay. The player receives a Key Stone and an Alakazite from Dexio after defeating him at [[Poni Plains]]. The Kanto starters' Mega Stones can be obtained by defeating either Red or {{ga|Blue}} in their respective challenge at the Battle Tree. The Diancite can be received from a {{tc|Collector}} at [[Olivia]]'s {{DL|Konikoni City|jewelry store}} in [[Konikoni City]] upon showing him a {{p|Diancie}} (an [[event Pokémon]]). All other Mega Stones can be purchased at the Battle Tree for 64BP each.

=====Kanto=====

In {{g|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}, the player receives the Kanto starter Mega Stones along with a Key Stone from Blue at [[Professor Oak|his grandfather]]'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|laboratory]] after obtaining seven [[Badge]]s. {{p|Mewtwo}}'s Mega Stones can be obtained from {{ga|Green}} in [[Cerulean Cave]] after defeating her. The remaining Kanto Pokémon Mega Stones can be purchased from a {{tc|Poké Maniac}} at [[Indigo Plateau]] after becoming Champion for {{pdollar}}30,000 each.

* Certain Mega Stones available in [[Pokémon X and Y]] are obtainable in games in which the corresponding Pokémon is not obtainable through normal gameplay:

** Aggronite and Houndoominite are only obtainable in Pokémon Y, though {{p|Aron}}, {{p|Houndour}}, and their evolved forms are exclusive to Pokémon X.

** Tyranitarite and Manectricite are only obtainable in Pokémon X, though {{p|Larvitar}} and {{p|Electrike}} are exclusive to Pokémon Y; however, {{p|Pupitar}} and {{p|Manectric}} are available in Pokémon X once players gain access to the [[Friend Safari]].

* Despite not being officially introduced until [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the Latiosite and Latiasite exist in the code for Pokémon X and Y.

** As such, these are the only Mega Stones available in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire that can be transferred to X and Y.

* In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it is explained that Mega Rayquaza does not require a Mega Stone due to its mikado organ working as a Mega Stone once it has consumed enough [[meteorite]]s.

{{Mega Stones}}

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