Mega Evolution

For the Final Smash in the Super Smash Bros. series, see Mega Evolution (Final Smash).

For a complete list, see List of Mega Evolutions.

Mega Evolution (Japanese: メガ進化(しんか), Hepburn: Mega Shinka), also titled Ultimate Evolution (Japanese: 究極体進化(きゅうきょくたいしんか), Hepburn: Kyuukyokutai Shinka), is a mechanic introduced in Generation VI.

Description[]

Mega Evolution is a type of evolution that involves certain species of Pokémon becoming a more powerful form of themselves, which is normally only possible during battles. Pokémon that have undergone Mega Evolution retain the name of their normal form, but with "Mega" added to the front. Mega Evolutions are sometimes described as their own species, but they are more just an alternate form.

The Pokédex entries for Mega-Evolved Pokémon in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon mostly state that Mega Evolution greatly hurts certain species, such as Gyarados, Sableye, and Aerodactyl, prompting them to become violent. Contrarily, the Pokédex entries in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! are more centered around the positive changes than the negative impacts.

The Mega Evolution mechanic was retired in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield in favor of a similar mechanic, Gigantamax.

Background[]

Only a few people are privy to the secret of Mega Evolution, such as Korrina, her grandfather, Gurkinn, and Steven Stone and the Meteorians from the Hoenn region. Furthermore, the Tower of Mastery, the sundial in Anistar City, and some Legendary Pokémon are connected to Mega Evolution.

The first recorded instance of a Mega Evolution occurred a thousand years ago. A meteor hit the sea in the southeast of the Hoenn region, forming a crater where Sootopolis City would be built several years later. The energy of the impact formed cracks in the region's ground, from which natural energy stored deep underground began to emerge and would reawaken Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre from their sleep and cause them to fight again their old feud. Rayquaza, whose role is to quell Groudon and Kyogre from fighting, managed to Mega Evolve into Mega Rayquaza and end the fight.

Causes[]

Mega Evolution is usually triggered by the interaction of a Mega Stone and either a Mega Ring, a Mega Bracelet, or a Key Stone. Each type of Mega Stone only works when held by a specific species of Pokémon, and the minerals are named after the corresponding Pokémon, such as Lucarionite. Meanwhile, Key Stones are usually held by a Pokémon Trainer, and both Mega Stones and Key Stones can trigger Mega Evolution together if there is a particularly close bond between trainer and Pokémon. Despite several sources stating that a large bond is required to Mega Evolve a Pokémon, this is not reflected in the core series, where friendship or affection is not required to Mega Evolve a Pokémon.

Rayquaza is the only Pokémon that does not Mega Evolve through the use of stones, but rather from learning the move Dragon Ascent.

Pokémon[]

There are 46 species of Pokémon that can Mega Evolve and a total of 48 Mega Evolutions.

The only Pokémon species with two Mega Evolutions are Charizard and Mewtwo. Charizard's are Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y, while Mewtwo's is are Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y, respectively. The reason why each one's name ends with an "X" or "Y" is because in their debut, Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, the necessary Mega Stones are version-exclusive, like Mewtwonite X appearing in Pokémon X and resulting in Mega Mewtwo X. It is still possible to trade the exclusive Mega Stones between game versions. Both Pokémon's Mega-Evolved forms in Pokémon X alter their types, but not the Pokémon Y counterparts. In other media featuring Mega Evolutions, the decision of whether Charizard or Mewtwo appear with their "X" or "Y" form appears to be done arbitrarily.

Mew and Ditto can uniquely take on the form of a Mega Evolved Pokémon, despite not having one themselves.

The Ralts family is currently the only family of Pokémon to have two Mega Evolutions while being part of a branching family.

The Eon Duo, Latias and Latios, are the only two Pokémon species who can Mega Evolve outside of battle, which is necessary for the player to soar around the overworld in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.

The final-stage evolved forms of the Kanto first partner Pokémon and Gengar are the only Pokémon that can both Mega Evolve and Gigantamax.

A large majority of Mega Evolutions are of Generation III Pokémon, specifically 20. Meanwhile, the only Pokémon of Generation V and VII with a Mega Evolution are Audino and Diancie, respectively.

Types[]

Some Pokémon may gain or lose a type upon Mega Evolving. Mega Aggron is the only Mega Evolution to lose a type without receiving a replacement.

Mega Altaria is the only Mega Evolved Pokémon with a unique type combination (Dragon/Fairy) that no other Pokémon has. It is also the only Mega Evolution with an entirely different type combination than its base form, Swablu, which is Normal/Flying.

Mega Sceptile had a unique type combination of Grass/Dragon in Generation VI, but this would no longer be the case with the introduction of Alolan Exeggutor.

The Psychic type has the most Mega Evolutions, with ten, while Ice and Electric have the least, with only two each.

Abilities[]

Similar to types, certain species of Pokémon have different Abilities upon Mega Evolving.

Tyranitar, Medicham, and Abomasnow are the only species that retain their main Abilities after Mega Evolving, as well as Scizor if its Ability is Technician.

Stats[]

When a Mega Evolution occurs, the Pokémon receives 100 points in their stats, which are uniquely distributed depending on each Mega Evolution, although not for their HP. In Generation VI only, the only exception is Alakazam, whose Mega form gains only 90 points, but this has changed since Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, where its Special Defense is 105 instead of 95, keeping the 100-point increase consistent. Some Pokémon lose stats upon Mega Evolving, such as Mega Ampharos losing Speed.

Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y are tied having the highest base stats of all usable Pokémon, with 780. Furthermore, Mega Mewtwo X has the largest stat boost of all Mega Evolved Pokémon, with an Attack increase of 80 points, whilst Diancie has the sharpest drop, with both its Defense and Special Defense being reduced by 40 points each.

Slowbro is the only Pokémon whose Mega Evolution changes fewer than three of its stats.

Appearances[]

Core series[]

In the core series, Mega Evolution has a priority of +5, always occurring after switching out a Pokémon or when using Pursuit, but before status moves like Protect.

A Pokémon can Mega Evolve and use a move in the same turn, which can be done using an option below the moves, so it is not necessary to Mega Evolve in every battle. Mega Evolution is indicated by a Key Stone icon next to the name, which will overlap and hide the level icon in the Generation VI games or be placed below it in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon and their upper versions Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon. After a Pokémon Mega Evolves, it cannot be used on another Pokémon in the same battle, even if the Pokémon that had Mega Evolved faints. Mega Evolution is not possible to do in Double Battles or Triple Battles, although it is during Multi Battles.

The Pokémon's Ability changes in the round it Mega Evolves. Since the order that Pokémon can use their moves is determined at the start of a battle, Mega Banette (through Prankster) does not receive increased priority on status moves in the round it evolves.

Generation VI[]

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y[]

Mega Evolution plays a role during the plot in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. Professor Sycamore is researching Mega Evolution. At his lab in Lumiose City, Professor Sycamore allows the player to choose one of the three Kanto first partner Pokémon (Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle), each holding a Mega Stone, encouraging the player as well as their four rivals to support him in his research behind Mega Evolution.

Professor Sycamore lastly reports on the Holo Caster of Gurkinn before the player reaches Shalour City. The five protagonists convene at the Tower of Mastery, where it is decided that only one of them can receive a Key Stone. After the player has defeated their rivals and the Gym Leader Korrina, they can face Korrina Mega Lucario at the top of the tower and receive the Mega Ring.

Mega Latias and Mega Latios were programmed in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, but they could not be obtained legitimately until the release of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, only by transferring their respective Mega Stones.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire[]

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Steven Stone specializes in the research of Mega Evolution. The role of the Key Stone is replaced by a Mega Bracelet, which is received after rescuing Latios from Team Magma in Pokémon Omega Ruby or Latias from Team Aqua in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, and from this, the player can use Key Stone, introducing another method of exploring the overworld.

It is possible for a Pokémon to Mega Evolve during the Talent Round of a Pokémon Contest if it is holding its corresponding Mega Stone.

Mega Evolution has a large role in Delta Episode, which revolves around a meteorite that threatens to hit the region. The mysterious dragon trainer Zinnia gradually lets the player in on the long history of Mega Evolution and finally succeeds in averting the catastrophe with the help of the legendary Mega Rayquaza. Here, Rayquaza is the only Pokémon that has already Mega Evolved upon starting a battle, specifically against Deoxys.

An Ace Trainer on Route 126 tells the player that Mega Evolution originated in Hoenn, so it is the best region to discover the secrets of Mega Evolution. According to legends from the Draconid people, Rayquaza had Mega Evolved due to the energy of a giant meteorite combined with Hoenn's inhabitants praying for help to end the battle between Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre.

Generation VII[]

In Generation VII, unlike the previous generation, Speed is taken into account during the turn that the Pokémon had undergone a Mega Evolution, not the turn afterward. Mega Evolutions do not have as large of a role as in the previous generation due to the appearance of Z-Moves.

In Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, the player is only introduced to Mega Evolution after entering the Hall of Fame. The player meets Sina and Dexio in the Ancient Poni Path, where they are given a Key Stone and an Alakazite.

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!, Mega Evolving only requires having the Key Stone and the Mega Stone of the Pokémon in the Bag, because held items are not possible in the game.

Generation IX[]

Mega Evolution is set to make a return in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Spinoffs[]

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series[]

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon[]

In Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, Pokémon with the ability to Mega Evolve can accomplish this from an Awakening Emera attached to a Looplet, instead of the usual Mega Stones. Since Charizard and Mewtwo have two Mega Evolutions, theirs is selected upon evolving randomly. As usual, Rayquaza has to know Dragon Ascent to be able to Mega Evolve.

A Mega Evolution has several differences from the core series. One of the largest changes is that more than one Mega Evolution can be achieved at a time, provided that every Pokémon with the ability is each equipped with an Awakening Emera.

A Mega Evolved Pokémon is surrounded by a blue aura surrounding it. It also has an energy shield that protects it from frontal moves (excluding ranged attacks), as long as the opposing Pokémon is locked in front of the Mega-Evolved Pokémon. The normal attack of a Mega-Evolved Pokémon has a range of two squares, a width of three squares, and can hit up to six enemies as well as destroy certain walls.

Each time a Mega-Evolved Pokémon attacks or takes damage that is reflected by the energy shield, the Mega Evolution bar fills up, with the color of the Pokémon's aura changing from blue to green, then yellow, then orange, and lastly red when it is filled. The bar also changes when the player moves around, which is normally hardly noticeable unless it moves around a lot. When the Mega-Evolved Pokémon has a full Mega Evolution bar and a red aura, it enters Berserk mode, in which it moves around and randomly attack any Pokémon in their path for eight turns, including allies. The only way to prevent Berserk mode and therefore its side effect is with the Air Looplet, obtained from Darkrai at the Distress Mountain.

If a Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve, it enters Awakened mode, in which has mostly the same effects, except it cannot use a Mega-Evolved move nor enter Berserk mode when the bar reaches full capacity. Their status wears off a lot sooner than a Mega-Evolved Pokémon.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX[]

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, it is now an Empowerment Seed that allows a Pokémon to Mega Evolve, but it is still very similar as in the previous game. It has all of the benefits of the attack of the Awakening status, such as a guaranteed direct hit with every damage-inflicting move.

Pokémon Shuffle[]

In Pokémon Shuffle, Mega Evolving is done from Mega Stones, just like in the main games, except a Pokémon can Mega Evolve only by occupying the first slot in the party, not from any additional Key Stone. Once the player has the corresponding Mega Stone for their Pokémon, they can have it Mega Evolve by first filling the Mega Gauge on the left side. To fill the bar, the player has to combine a certain number of icons of whichever Pokémon they wish to Mega Evolve.

Pokémon Rumble World[]

In Pokémon Rumble World, Mega Stones can be acquired and bound to the corresponding Pokémon. While exploring an area, the player can press the Mega Evolution button to have their Pokémon with a Mega Stone undergo Mega Evolution. Unlike the core series, several Mega Evolutions can be triggered in one battle.

Pokkén Tournament[]

In Pokkén Tournament, there is a bar that charges up from moves either dealt or received, and once it is full, the user can either use a powerful special move or Mega Evolve battle participant to use powerful special attacks or to mega evolve. Lucario Gardevoir, Gengar, Charizard, Blaziken, Sceptile, Scizor, Mewtwo, and Shadow Mewtwo all have the ability to Mega Evolve. In the case of Mewtwo and Charizard, they each become their X Mega-Evolved forms. When the meter runs back out, the Pokémon returns to normal, with the exception of Shadow Mewtwo, who Mega Evolves at the start of each battle and stays this way up until the battle concludes.

Two battle stages show depictions of a Mega-Evolved Pokémon in some form. At Dragon's Nest, there is a both a floor painting and a large statue of Mega Rayquaza. At Old Ferrum Town (Winter), there is a large snow sculpute of Mega Swampert. Neither of the Mega-Evolved Pokémon are playable.

Pokémon Picross[]

In Pokémon Picross, there are puzzles of Mega Evolutions that the player can unlock by purchasing the Mega Pencil for 500 Picroit. Mega-Evolved Pokémon have improved abilities compared to their regular counterparts, as usual, can be used for larger puzzles. Only one Mega Evolution can be activated at a time, much like battles in the core series.

Pokémon GO[]

Mega Evolution was added to Pokémon GO from an update on August 27, 2020, though some Mega Evolutions would become available later on. Unlike the core series, a Pokémon Mega Evolves through the use of Mega Energy. Mega Evolution is only exclusive to certain species of Pokémon, as usual, but it is not usable by any Shadow Pokémon or Cloned Pokémon. Mega Evolutions can be used in raids, arena battles and against other trainers, but not in the GO Battle League. They cannot be placed in Gyms. Mega-Evolved Pokémon have improved stats and keep their form for eight hours before reverting back. They also boosts allied Pokémon in Raid Battles.

It is only possible to have one Mega Evolution at a time, like in the core series, so if a player attempts to Mega Evolve another Pokémon one is already active, a message shows up, warning that the previous one will end if they continue. As of September 2021, the player can see the CP that their Pokémon receives upon Mega Evolving.

Crossover[]

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[]

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Charizard, Lucario, are Mewtwo can Mega Evolve temporarily during their Final Smash, into Mega Charizard X, Mega Lucario, and Mega Mewtwo Y, respectively, all of whom are stronger than their base form. Mega Mewtwo Y has the ability to use Psystrike.

Each game has their own trophies of Mega-Evolved Pokémon. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS has both Mega Venusaur and Mega Blastoise. Meanwhile, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has not only a trophy of Mega Blastoise and Mega Venusaur, but also Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Blaziken, Mega Lucario, Mega Charizard X, and both Mega Mewtwo X and Y each.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[]

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mewtwo retains its Final Smash Psystrike, becoming Mega Mewtwo Y when using the move. Lucario still Mega Evolves for its Final Smash, this time being the Aura Storm. Charizard does not Mega Evolve at all, being one of the three Pokémon usable by the Pokémon Trainer like in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

There are five Spirits of a Mega-Evolved Pokémon, specifically Mega Charizard X, Mega Diancie, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lucario, and Mega Mewtwo Y.

Anime[]

Pokémon the Series[]

Pokémon the Series: XY and Pokémon the Series: XYZ[]

Mega Evolutions make several appearance in Pokémon the Series: XY and Pokémon the Series: XYZ. The series has four special episodes that are collectively titled the Mega Evolution Specials and two regular episodes with "Mega Evolution" in the title, "The Bonds of Mega Evolution!" and "Origins of Mega Evolution!".

A Mega-Evolved Pokémon first appears in as early as the first episode, "Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!", specifically a Mega Blaziken owned by masked, superhero-like trainer. The trainer is later revealed to be the father of Clemont and Bonnie. Mega Blaziken would go on to appear in other episodes, such as "Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!".

The Mega Evolution Specials center around Alain and his Mega Charizard X. The two of them first appear in "Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special I", along with all existing Mega Evolutions up to that point in the intro. In the same episode, Garchomp, Absol, and Blastoise also appear in their Mega forms. Both Steven Stone and his Mega Metagross would go on to appear in "Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special II" and "Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special III", as well as Rayquaza and the latter special even updates the intro to also showcase every Mega Evolution introduced since Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.

In the last of the Mega Evolution Specials, "Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special IV", Alain is finally challenged by Lysandre to defeat ten Pokémon Trainers and their Mega Pokémon, including Mega Venusaur, Mega Alakazam, Mega Heracross, Mega Ampharos, Mega Aggron, and Mega Pinsir. Alain lastly battles the Elite Four member Malva and her Mega Houndoom. In the ending, a trainer with a Mega Banette can be seen.

In "The Bonds of Evolution!", the protagonists meet Diantha and her Mega Gardevoir, which can quickly defeat various Pokémon Trainers and Team Rocket. It appears in its Mega form once again in "Championing a Research Battle!", fighting against Ash and his Greninja.

Korrina has a Lucario that first Mega Evolves in "The Cave of Trials!", after she finally finds a Lucarionite. Mega Lucario does not learn how to control itself until "The Bonds of Mega Evolution!". Several episodes later, in "A Diamond in the Rough!", Mega Lucario fights Alain's Mega Charizard X, but loses to it in battle.

"The Bonds of Mega Evolution!" also introduces a Mega-Evolved Pokémon, Mega Mawile, which joins its owner, Mabel, by supporting Korrina in training Lucario.

Professor Sycamore's specialty lies in the research of Mega Evolution, just like in the core series. He has a Garchomp that manages to Mega Evolve by "Garchomp's Mega Bond!". He travels to the Kalos region to observe other Mega Pokémon. In "A Giga Battle with Mega Results!", he gives a Key Stone to Nurse Joy after she had discovered an Audinite, allowing Nurse Joy's Audino to Mega Evolve and therefore increase its healing capabilities by a lot.

Ash does not have any Pokémon that can Mega Evolve, although in "The Legend of the Ninja Hero!", his Greninja becames a unique form named Ash-Greninja for the first time, achieving it through a Bond Phenomenon.

In "A Meeting of Two Journeys!", Ash meets Alain for the first time, who is known from the special episodes on Mega Evolution. They have a battle in which Ash's Greninja loses to Alain's Mega Charizard X, which is also used in the battle against Ash in "The Synchronicity Test!". In "A Diamond in the Rough!", there is a battle between Alain's Charizard and Korrina's Lucario, both in their respective Mega-Evolved forms, and Alain's Charizard manages to win, earning Alain the eighth and final Gym Badge of the Kalos region, the Rumble Badge.

Wulfric has a Key Stone, which he uses to make his Abomasnow Mega Evolve in the rematch against Ash. Both Wulfric and his Abomasnow end up losing to Ash and his Greninja.

At the Lumiose Conference, many of the Pokémon Trainers have Mega-Evolved Pokémon. In the preliminary rounds, Trevor and his Mega Charizard Y battle Alain's Mega Charizard X. Astrid and her Absol as well as Remo and his Mega Garchomp, who are also known from the special episodes on Mega Evolution, manage to rank high as well. Finally, Sawyer surprises the audience with the Mega Evolution of his Sceptile.

In "Coming Apart at the Dreams!", it is revealed that Lysandre has a shiny Gyarados, which has a Gyaradosite, giving it the ability to Mega Evolve and cause immense destructive power.

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon[]

Mega Evolutions are not as major in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon like with the previous series, parallel to Mega Evolutions not having as large of a role in Generation VII compared to Generation VI.

In "Big Sky, Small Fry!", Lana jokes about fishing for a Mega Gyarados, allowing her to acquire a Z-Crystal.

In "When Regions Collide!", when Ash and his friends travel to Kanto, it is revealed that Misty and Brock are able to Mega Evolve their Gyarados and Steelix, respectively. Brock's Mega Steelix helps Brock to defeat Kiawe and Turtonator in battle. On the other hand, Misty's Mega Gyarados loses from Ash's Pikachu using a Z-Move on it.

In "The Prism Between Light and Darkness!", Gozu has an Aggron that he Mega Evolves while battling Professor Kukui and Faba. Mega Aggron is powerful enough to defeat both Pokémon from only a single hit.

In "Battling Besties!", Ilima has a Kangaskhan that Mega Evolves while battling Guzma and his Scizor. Mega Kangaskhan actually loses to Scizor, despite the latter not being in its Mega form.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series[]

In "An Adventure of Mega Proportions!", Ash tells Korrina that he wants his Lucario to Mega Evolve. She first gives Ash a Key Stone, and together with her grandfather, Gurkinn, the groups goes to Mega Island in search of the other required item, Lucarionite. Gurkinn Mega Evolves his Alakazam, which proceeds to battle Ash's Lucario to test if they are worthy for the item. Ash's Lucario manages to win, earning Ash the Lucarionite and his first Pokémon with the ability to Mega Evolve.

By the next episode, "Battle Three with Bea!", Ash battles Bea. When Ash's Lucario has taken a lot of damage, Ash tries to get it to Mega Evolve, but Lucario refuses. The battle continues into "A Battle of Mega Versus Max!", where after Lucario defeats Bea's Grapploct, Bea sends out her Bea's Machamp, which is when Lucario allows for its Mega Evolution, although the Machamp performs Gigantamax. Mega Lucario is able to inflict heavy damage on Machamp while surviving its Dynamax attacks and Gigantamax. Ash and his Lucario ultimately win after Machamp is defeated from Steel Beam.

In "Taking Two for the Team!", Drasna has an Altaria that Mega Evolves while battling Ash at the World Coronation Series. It is ultimately defeated by Ash's Sirfetch'd.

Films[]

The Mewtwo in Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened and its prologue, "Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening," has the ability to Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo Y.

In Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, the intro to the film, Wikstrom and his Scizor are seen battling Diantha and her Mega Gardevoir. More notably, during the main plot of the film, Diancie Mega Evolves into Mega Diancie to protect the Allearth Forest and restore its home, the Diamond Domain.

In Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, the Latias, Latios, and Shiny Rayquaza summoned by Hoopa all have the ability to Mega Evolve.

In Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, Mega Evolution has a larger role than in the previous three films, with several Mega-Evolved Pokémon also making an appearance.

Pokémon Origins[]

In "File 4: Charizard", Red's Charizard manages to Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard X from Charizardite X while battling Mewtwo.

Manga[]

Mega Evolution is featured in the X & Y Chapter and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Chapter of Pokémon Adventures. Of them only 21 of the 28 Mega Evolutions introduced in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y have appeared in the X & Y Chapter, while for the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Chapter only 15 Mega Evolutions of the 20 that were introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire have appeared.

X & Y Chapter[]

A Mega-Evolved Pokémon first appears in "X-actly What They Wanted", specifically X's Kangaskhan. When Aliana and Mable of Team Flare try to steal X's Kangaskhan, it Mega Evolves into Mega Kangaskhan and defeats Aliana's Pyroar and Mable's Houndoom, sending the duo fleeing.

By the next chapter, "Inn-teresting Developments", Trevor is shown to be fascinated by Mega Evolution because of X's Kangaskhan and finds a Kangaskhanite in the Kangaskhan's pouch, which is what gives it the ability to Mega Evolve.

In "Kangaskhan… Kangascan't", X and his friends reach Santalune City, where they are attacked by Celosia, who is also after the Kangamanite. Korrina appears with her Mega Lucario to fight Celosia's Aegislash. Despite not having a Mega-Evolved Pokémon, Celosia is able to escape, then Korrina reveals more about Mega Evolution to the protagonists.

In "Noibat Stands in the Way", at the Lysandre Café Diantha has her Gardevoir Mega Evolve into Mega Gardevoir to protect Y, Tierno, Shauna, and Trevor from Lysandre, as well as to demonstrate her strength.

In "Heracross Transforms", it is revealed in a flashback that Gurkinn has a Heracross that can Mega Evolve.

At the end of "Fast-Thinking Froakie", X suggests that the Manectric with them wants the ability to Mega Evolve like his Kangaskhan. Clemont uses an Aipom Arm to begin searching for the necessary Manectite in a nearby tree, unaware that a Team Flare Grunt also wants to claim it for himself. Two chapters later, in "Morphing Manectric", the Manectric who had joined X's party Mega Evolves into its Mega form and manages to defeat the Team Flare Grunt.

In "Changing Gengar", Gurkinn is shown to have another Pokémon that can Mega Evolve, Gengar, which he gives to X. The Gengar, nicknamed Garma, is used by X to Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar and defeat Emma's Trevenant.

Pokémon Trading Card Game[]

There are several trading card of Mega-Evolved Pokémon since the XY expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. All of them are Pokémon-EX.

Project VOLTAGE[]

For Project Voltage, Mega Evolution is presented in two music videos.

In "Mugen no Ticket," Hatsune Miku and KAITO evolve Latias and Latios into their Mega forms before using them to travel around.

In "MELLOMELLOID," Miku Mega Evolves her Mawile to intensify the finale of the song. Miku herself also Mega Evolve, making her the only character to have ever done this.

In other languages[]

Languages
Korean[Notes 1]	메가진화(進化) Mega Jinhwa
Chinese	Mandarin	超級(ㄔㄠ ㄐㄧˊ)進化(ㄐㄧㄣˋㄏㄨㄚˋ)[Notes 2] 超级进化 Chāojí Jìnhuà (Super Evolution)
超(ㄔㄠ)進化(ㄐㄧㄣˋㄏㄨㄚˋ)[Notes 3] 超进化 Chāo Jìnhuà (Super Evolution)
Cantonese[Notes 4]	超級進化[Notes 2] Ciu1kap1 Zeon3faa3 (Super Evolution)
超進化[Notes 3] Ciu1 Zeon3faa3 (Super Evolution)
Hokkien[Notes 5]	超級進化[Notes 2] Chhiau-khip Chìn-hòa (Super Evolution)
超進化[Notes 3] Chhiau Chìn-hòa (Super Evolution)
Thai	วิวัฒนาการร่างเมก้า Wiwatthanakan Rang Mega
วิวัฒนาการเมก้า Wiwatthanakan Mega
เมก้าชินกะ Mega Shinka
Vietnamese	Tiến Hóa Mega
Malay	Evolusi Mega
Indonesian	Evolusi Mega
Mega Evolusi
Hindi	Mega Evolution
German	Mega-Entwicklung Mega Development
Dutch	Mega Evolutie[Notes 6]
Mega-evolutie[Notes 7]
Danish	Megaudvikling
Mega Udvikling
Finnish	Megakehitys[Notes 8] Mega Development
Megaevoluutio[Notes 9]
Norweigan	Megautvikling
Megaevolusjon
French	Méga-Évolution
Italian	Megaevoluzione
Spanish	Megaevolución
Brazilian Portuguese	Mega Evolução[Notes 10]
Megaevolução[Notes 11]
Hungarian	Mega Evolúció
Mega Fejlődés
Russian	Мега-Эволюция[Notes 12] Mega-Evolyutsiya
Мега Эволюция Mega Evolyutsiya
Мегаэволюция Megaevolyutsiya
Polish	Megaewolucja
Czech	Mega Evoluce
Albanian	Mega Evolucion
Greek	Μέγα Εξέλιξη Méga Exélixi
Turkish	Mega Evrim
Hebrew	מגה אבולוציה Mega Evolutsia
Footnotes
^ Using the revised romanization of the Korean language. ^ a b c Games ^ a b c Generation VI Media ^ Using Jyutping for romanization. ^ Using Pe̍h-ōe-jī for romanization. ^ Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon website; "Lumiose City Pursuit!"-"The Forest Champion!" ^ "Origins of Mega Evolution!" ^ Anime ^ Pokémon TCG Online ^ "Lumiose City Pursuit!"—"Garchomp's Mega Bond!" ^ Pokémon GO, "A Giga Battle with Mega Results!"-present, TCG, Pokémon Characters Guidebook!" ^ Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon website; anime

Trivia[]

• According to Ken Sugimori, Flygon was originally supposed to receive a Mega Evolution but ultimately did not because he was unable to think of a design for it.
• In the anime, Mewtwo, Rayquaza, Latias and Latios are able to Mega Evolve without Mega Stones.
• Ash's Greninja is able to utilize a power similar to Mega Evolution without necessarily using it. This is called the Bond Phenomenon, a change of form that matches the power of Mega Evolution and doesn't need a Mega Stone.
  • Ash ends up in a rivalry with a transitioning Alain because of Greninja.
• As shown with Korrina's Lucario, there are occasions where Mega Evolution can easily take control of the Pokémon if they aren't fully trained in using the power.

Gallery[]

Anime[]

Origins[]

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trailer[]

Generations[]

References[]

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