Blaziken Mega Evolving into Mega Blaziken
Mega Evolution (Japanese: メガシンカ ) is a temporary transformation introduced in Generation VI that affects certain Pokémon. Mega-Evolved Pokémon are identified by having “Mega” in front of their name. In the core series, Mega Evolution requires the player to hold a Key Stone and a Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution holding its compatible Mega Stone (except in Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee!, in which the player simply needs to have the Mega Stone in their bag). While Mega Evolution is also available in the Generation VII games, including Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee!, it has been removed from Pokémon Sword and Shield, due to the lack of Key Stones and Mega Stones.
There are 46 species of Pokémon that are capable of Mega Evolution, and there are 48 different Mega Evolutions.
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History
Korrina, the Gym Leader of Shalour City, is said to know secrets about Mega Evolution. The Tower of Mastery is also related to Mega Evolution. According to a Kalos legend, the first Pokémon to have been Mega Evolved was a Lucario. However, according to Zinnia’s grandmother in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Rayquaza was the first Pokémon to Mega Evolve; Mega Evolution was first discovered by the first meeting of humanity and Rayquaza. Professor Sycamore theorizes that Mega Evolution can only be achieved if there is a strong bond between a Trainer and the Pokémon.
In the games
In order to Mega Evolve, most Pokémon must be holding their appropriate Mega Stone and the Trainer must have a Key Stone. Only Rayquaza does not need a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve; instead, it must know the move Dragon Ascent.
In battle
In any battle, each Trainer may 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. 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, and infatuation will have any effect over a Pokémon’s ability to Mega Evolve, even if they result in the Pokémon not being able to move that turn.
Mega Stones are not affected by most moves or Abilities. If they would move a Mega Stone to or from a Pokémon that could use it to Mega Evolve, the moves Bestow, Covet, Fling, Thief, Trick, and Switcheroo will fail and the Abilities Magician, Pickpocket and Symbiosis will not activate. The move Knock Off cannot remove a Mega Stone from a Pokémon that can use it to Mega Evolve, and Knock Off’s 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 possible to transform into a Mega-Evolved Pokémon by copying another Mega-Evolved Pokémon. This has no effect on the restriction that only allows each player one Mega Evolution per battle.
Generation VI
In Generation VI, performing Mega Evolution will not alter the turn order. A Pokémon with a lower Speed 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 who lose Speed from 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.
Likewise, 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 activating the Mega Evolution with his or her 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 holds 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.
Outside of battle
Gardevoir Mega Evolving in a Contest Spectacular
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.
In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, when summoned by the Eon Flute, LatiosOR or 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 no longer in the player’s game.
Effects
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.
Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution
In other games
Mega Evolution was introduced in Pokémon GO on August 27, 2020. Rather than using a Mega Stone, an eligible Pokémon instead consumes Mega Energies to undergo a temporary Mega Evolution.
Metagross Mega Evolving in Pokémon Masters EX
Certain sync pairs, including some Trainers that do not have Key Stones in the core series, Mega Evolve their Pokémon while performing their sync move. After Mega Evolving, their sync partner will benefit from multipliers applied to all stats, chosen so that their total sum is 6.4, and sometimes additional moves and passive skills for the rest of the battle. The following sync pairs can Mega Evolve:
Although Zinnia and Brendan hold a Key Stone each, their respective sync partners Rayquaza and Sceptile do not Mega Evolve with their respective sync moves.
Once a player purchases a Mega Pencil from Professor Tetra for 500 Picrites, puzzles for Mega Evolutions can be solved. Furthermore, murals can be solved one tile at a time to display Groudon and Kyogre‘s Primal Reversions.
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.
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 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.
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), typically either by defeating its Mega-Evolved form in a Trainer battle at the end of each Main Stage Area or as a prize for completing a Competitive Stage or reaching a certain point 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 by matching the Pokémon being Mega Evolved or 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 Mega Effects for each Mega form vary between Pokémon, replacing the Pokémon’s Skill for the remainder of the battle.
Mega Evolution in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
Mega Alakazam in Berserk mode
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.
Mega Evolution returns in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, here achieved by eating an Awakening Seed. Mega Evolved Pokemon 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). The only additional bonuses Mega Evolution grants compared to the Awakened status 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.
Additionally, 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 always Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X during its boss fight.
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.
Charizard as Mega Charizard X in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Super Smash Bros. series
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.
Description
Games
Description
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Evolve into Mega Charizard X. Breathe fire with B.
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Evolve into Mega Lucario. Aura power rises to max.
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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.
In the anime
Mega Blaziken in the anime
Main series
Multiple Mega Evolutions have been featured in the anime:
Gallery
Mega Venusaur
Mega Charizard X
Mega Charizard Y
Mega Blastoise
Mega Beedrill
Mega Alakazam
Mega Gengar
Shiny Mega Gengar
Mega Kangaskhan
Mega Pinsir
Mega Gyarados
Shiny Mega Gyarados
Mega Aerodactyl
Mega Mewtwo X
Mega Mewtwo Y
Mega Ampharos
Mega Steelix
Mega Scizor
Mega Heracross
Mega Houndoom
Mega Tyranitar
Mega Sceptile
Mega Blaziken
Mega Gardevoir
Shiny Mega Gardevoir
Mega Sableye
Mega Mawile
Mega Aggron
Mega Medicham
Mega Manectric
Mega Banette
Mega Absol
Shiny Mega Metagross
Mega Latios
Mega Latias
Mega Rayquaza
Shiny Mega Rayquaza
Mega Garchomp
Mega Lucario
Mega Abomasnow
Mega Audino
Mega Diancie
Mega Charizard X in Pokémon Origins
Pokémon Origins
Red‘s Charizard was shown Mega Evolving into Mega Charizard X in during Red’s battle against Mewtwo, thanks to the Charizardite X and Key Stone given to him by Mr. Fuji in an earlier episode.
Pokémon Generations
A Mega Rayquaza appeared in , 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 Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
All of the Mega Evolutions debuting in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire were showcased in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer.
Gallery
Mega Beedrill
Mega Pidgeot
Mega Slowbro
Mega Swampert
Mega Sableye
Mega Sharpedo
Mega Camerupt
Mega Altaria
Mega Glalie
Mega Salamence
Mega Metagross
Mega Lopunny
Mega Gallade
In the manga
Pokémon – The Legend of the Dragon King
In Pokémon – The Legend of the Dragon King, several main characters’ Pokémon are capable of Mega Evolution, including Akira‘s Charizard, Koji‘s Garchomp, and Taichi‘s Ampharos.
X’s team achieving multiple Mega Evolutions at once in Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
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.
The role of Mega Evolution was diminished but its accessibility continued to be confined to a selected number of Trainers.
Gallery
Mega Venusaur
Mega Charizard Y
Mega Blastoise
Mega Swampert
Mega Gardevoir
Mega Blaziken
Mega Gallade
Mega Sceptile
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Mega Kangaskhan
Mega Charizard X
Mega Manectric
Mega Gengar
Mega Pinsir
Mega Absol
Mega Beedrill
Mega Mewtwo X
Mega Mewtwo Y
Mega Lucario
Mega Metagross
Mega Sharpedo
Mega Camerupt
Mega Gyarados
Mega Salamence
Mega Heracross
Mega Slowbro
Mega Latios
Mega Rayquaza
Mega Diancie
Mega Aerodactyl
Mega Ampharos
Mega Aggron
Mega Alakazam
Mega Scizor
Mega Mawile
Mega Medicham
Mega Garchomp
In the TCG
Mega Evolution is mainly featured in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as Pokémon. They were added as a new mechanic to the game in the XY era as an evolution of Pokémon-EX cards. Mega Evolving a Pokémon immediately ends a player’s turn, unless that Pokémon has its specific Spirit Link Pokémon Tool attached to it.
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Mega Evolved Pokémon in the Trading Card Game.
Trivia
In other languages
See also
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