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Gardevoir Mega Evolving into Mega Gardevoir
Mega Evolution is a mechanic in the Pokémon series, introduced in Pokémon X and Y. It is a temporary evolution that can be initiated in battle if the Pokémon is holding the Mega Stone (except Rayquaza, requires Dragon Ascent) for their species, however, only select Pokémon can undergo Mega Evolution. It can be triggered in battle before attacking, and it allows the Pokémon to attack after undergoing Mega Evolution. Only one Pokémon per team can be in its Mega Evolution, and after the battle is over any Pokémon in their Mega Evolution return to their normal form.
In its main series absence in the Eighth Pokémon generation and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, it has remained usable in multiple media such as the anime and various spin-off games. Mega Evolution returned in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Z-A introduced a new mechanic of Mega Evolution called Z Mega Evolution.
There are currently over 80 of Pokémon (several Pokémon like Charizard, Mewtwo, Raichu and Lucario had two Mega forms) that are known to be capable of Mega Evolution.
List of Mega Evolutions[]
Introduced in Pokémon X and Y[]
Introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire[]
Introduced in Pokémon Legends: Z-A[]
Super Smash Bros. series[]
In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, Lucario, Mewtwo, and Charizard all have a Final Smash transforms them into their Mega Evolved form. Mega Lucario makes it more powerful using Aura Storm, Mega Charizard X allows it to use Fire Blast temperately and Dragon Rush and Mega Mewtwo Y does Psystrike. Lucario and Charizard can also perform the Undeath Glitch. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mewtwo and Lucario still had Mega Evolution, but Charizard returned to its Pokémon Trainer team, alongside Squirtle and Ivysaur. Several Mega Evolutions also appeared as Trophies and Spirits.
Other variants[]
- Primal Reversion - Introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, exclusive to Kyogre and Groudon, requires Blue/Red Orb.
- Battle Bond - Introduced in the Seventh Pokémon generation, exclusive to Greninja, after defeating an opponent during battle. Greninja with Battle Bond is treated as a distinct form in the games' code.
- Ultra Burst - Introduced in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, exclusive to Necrozma, requires Dusk Mane/Dawn Wings form and be holding Ultranecrozium Z to transform.
- Gigantamax - Introduced in the Eighth Pokémon generation, increases a Pokémon's size drastically and its HP in battle. Their appearance changes significantly, unlike regular Dynamaxing.
- Eternamax - Introduced in the Eighth Pokémon generation, exclusive to Eternatus, but briefly be seen when it uses its signature move, Eternabeam, but the form itself could not be acquired legitimately in-game.