Mega Evolution

Mega Mewtwo Y vs. Mega Lucario.

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Mewtwo evolving in either Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y.

Mega Evolution is a concept introduced in Generation VI. It consists in certain Pokémon gaining an ultimate form of themselves. The Pokémon need special Mega Stones in order to evolve into their final form for one-evolution/branch evolution families and ultimate forms for two-evolution families. Also, Pokémon can only gain their ultimate form by using a Mega Stone unique to their species. For example: To evolve Blaziken into Mega Blaziken, Blaziken must be holding the Mega Stone, Blazikenite.

Mega Evolution does more than just change a Pokémon's appearance, it also changes their types, ability and stats. A good example is Ampharos, which after Mega Evolution becomes an Electric/Dragon-type Pokémon.

Mega Evolution is only possible during a battle. After the battle ends, the Pokémon will go back into their normal forms. You are limited to having only one Mega Evolution in a battle. Each individual Mega Stone can be used an infinite number of times, but only once per battle.

While some fans consider the Mega Evolutions to be little more than alternate forms, the Mega Evolutions are in fact their own species of Pokémon, as seen by the statement that accompanied Mega Mewtwo Y's original reveal which called it "a new Pokémon related to Mewtwo" and also Red stating in Pokémon Origins that Charizard has "evolved even further!"

Known Mega Evolutions

Introduced in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y

28 Mega Evolutions were introduced in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.

Pokémon	Mega Evolution	Characteristics that change when Mega Evolving
Venusaur GrassPoison	Mega Venusaur GrassPoison	Ability: Thick Fat
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: +18	Defense: +40
		Sp. Attack: +22	Sp. Defense: +20
Charizard FireFlying	Mega Charizard X FireDragon	Ability: Tough Claws
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: +46	Defense: +33
		Sp. Attack: +21	Sp. Defense: +0
	Mega Charizard Y FireFlying	Ability: Drought
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: +20	Defense: +0
		Sp. Attack: +50	Sp. Defense: +30
Blastoise Water	Mega Blastoise Water	Ability: Mega Launcher
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: +20	Defense: +20
		Sp. Attack: +50	Sp. Defense: +10
Alakazam Psychic	Mega Alakazam Psychic	Ability: Trace
		PS: +0	Speed: +30
		Attack: +0	Defense: +20
		Sp. Attack: +40	Sp. Defense: +0
Gengar GhostPoison	Mega Gengar GhostPoison	Ability: Shadow Tag
		PS: +0	Speed: +20
		Attack: +0	Defense: +20
		Sp. Attack: +40	Sp. Defense: +20
Kangaskhan Normal	Mega Kangaskhan Normal	Ability: Parental Bond
		PS: +0	Speed: +10
		Attack: +30	Defense: +20
		Sp. Attack: +20	Sp. Defense: +20
Pinsir Bug	Mega Pinsir BugFlying	Ability: Aerilate
		PS: +0	Speed: +20
		Attack: +30	Defense: +20
		Sp. Attack: +10	Sp. Defense: +20
Gyarados WaterFlying	Mega Gyarados WaterDark	Ability: Mold Breaker
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: +30	Defense: +30
		Sp. Attack: +10	Sp. Defense: +30
Aerodactyl RockFlying	Mega Aerodactyl RockFlying	Ability: Tough Claws
		PS: +0	Speed: +20
		Attack: +30	Defense: +20
		Sp. Attack: +10	Sp. Defense: +20
Mewtwo Psychic	Mega Mewtwo X PsychicFighting	Ability: Steadfast
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: +80	Defense: +10
		Sp. Attack: +0	Sp. Defense: +10
	Mega Mewtwo Y Psychic	Ability: Insomnia
		PS: +0	Speed: +10
		Attack: +40	Defense: -20
		Sp. Attack: +40	Sp. Defense: +30
Ampharos Electric	Mega Ampharos ElectricDragon	Ability: Mold Breaker
		PS: +0	Speed: -10
		Attack: +20	Defense: +20
		Sp. Attack: +50	Sp. Defense: +20
Scizor BugSteel	Mega Scizor BugSteel	Ability: Technician
		PS: +0	Speed: +10
		Attack: +20	Defense: +40
		Sp. Attack: +10	Sp. Defense: +20
Heracross BugFighting	Mega Heracross BugFighting	Ability: Skill Link
		PS: +0	Speed: -10
		Attack: +60	Defense: +40
		Sp. Attack: +0	Sp. Defense: +10
Houndoom DarkFire	Mega Houndoom DarkFire	Ability: Solar Power
		PS: +0	Speed: +20
		Attack: +0	Defense: +40
		Sp. Attack: +30	Sp. Defense: +10
Tyranitar RockDark	Mega Tyranitar RockDark	Ability: Sand Stream
		PS: +0	Speed: +10
		Attack: +30	Defense: +40
		Sp. Attack: +0	Sp. Defense: +20
Blaziken FireFighting	Mega Blaziken FireFighting	Ability: Speed Boost
		PS: +0	Speed: +20
		Attack: +40	Defense: +10
		Sp. Attack: +20	Sp. Defense: +10
Gardevoir PsychicFairy	Mega Gardevoir PsychicFairy	Ability: Pixilate
		PS: +0	Speed: +20
		Attack: +20	Defense: +0
		Sp. Attack: +40	Sp. Defense: +20
Mawile SteelFairy	Mega Mawile SteelFairy	Ability: Huge Power
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: +20	Defense: +40
		Sp. Attack: +0	Sp. Defense: +40
Aggron SteelRock	Mega Aggron Steel	Ability: Filter
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: +30	Defense: +50
		Sp. Attack: +0	Sp. Defense: +20
Medicham FightingPsychic	Mega Medicham FightingPsychic	Ability: Pure Power
		PS: +0	Speed: +20
		Attack: +40	Defense: +10
		Sp. Attack: +20	Sp. Defense: +10
Manectric Electric	Mega Manectric Electric	Ability: Intimidate
		PS: +0	Speed: +30
		Attack: +0	Defense: +20
		Sp. Attack: +30	Sp. Defense: +20
Banette Ghost	Mega Banette Ghost	Ability: Prankster
		PS: +0	Speed: +10
		Attack: +50	Defense: +10
		Sp. Attack: +10	Sp. Defense: +20
Absol Dark	Mega Absol Dark	Ability: Magic Bounce
		PS: +0	Speed: +40
		Attack: +20	Defense: +0
		Sp. Attack: +40	Sp. Defense: +0
Garchomp DragonGround	Mega Garchomp DragonGround	Ability: Sand Force
		PS: +0	Speed: -10
		Attack: +40	Defense: +20
		Sp. Attack: +40	Sp. Defense: +10
Lucario FightingSteel	Mega Lucario FightingSteel	Ability: Adaptability
		PS: +0	Speed: +22
		Attack: +35	Defense: +18
		Sp. Attack: +25	Sp. Defense: +0
Abomasnow GrassIce	Mega Abomasnow GrassIce	Ability: Snow Warning
		PS: +0	Speed: -30
		Attack: +40	Defense: +30
		Sp. Attack: +40	Sp. Defense: +20

Introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

20 Mega Evolutions have been introduced so far for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Pokémon	Mega Evolution	Characteristics that change when Mega Evolving
Beedrill BugPoison	Mega Beedrill BugPoison	Ability: Adaptability
		PS: +0	Speed: +70
		Attack: +60	Defense: +0
		Sp. Attack: -30	Sp. Defense: +0
Pidgeot NormalFlying	Mega Pidgeot NormalFlying	Ability: No Guard
		PS: +0	Speed: +20
		Attack: +0	Defense: +5
		Sp. Attack: +65	Sp. Defense: +10
Slowbro WaterPsychic	Mega Slowbro WaterPsychic	Ability: Shell Armor
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: +0	Defense: +70
		Sp. Attack: +30	Sp. Defense: +0
Steelix SteelGround	Mega Steelix SteelGround	Ability: Sand Force
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: +40	Defense: +30
		Sp. Attack: +0	Sp. Defense: +30
Sceptile Grass	Mega Sceptile GrassDragon	Ability: Lightning Rod
		PS: +0	Speed: +25
		Attack: +35	Defense: +10
		Sp. Attack: +40	Sp. Defense: +0
Swampert WaterGround	Mega Swampert WaterGround	Ability: Swift Swim
		PS: +0	Speed: +10
		Attack: +40	Defense: +20
		Sp. Attack: +10	Sp. Defense: +20
Sableye DarkGhost	Mega Sableye DarkGhost	Ability: Magic Bounce
		PS: +0	Speed: -30
		Attack: +10	Defense: +50
		Sp. Attack: +20	Sp. Defense: +50
Sharpedo WaterDark	Mega Sharpedo WaterDark	Ability: Strong Jaw
		PS: +0	Speed: +10
		Attack: +20	Defense: +30
		Sp. Attack: +15	Sp. Defense: +25
Camerupt FireGround	Mega Camerupt FireGround	Ability: Sheer Force
		PS: +0	Speed: -20
		Attack: +20	Defense: +30
		Sp. Attack: +40	Sp. Defense: +30
Altaria DragonFlying	Mega Altaria DragonFairy	Ability: Pixilate
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: +40	Defense: +20
		Sp. Attack: +40	Sp. Defense: +0
Glalie Ice	Mega Glalie Ice	Ability: Refrigerate
		PS: +0	Speed: +20
		Attack: +40	Defense: +0
		Sp. Attack: +40	Sp. Defense: +0
Salamence DragonFlying	Mega Salamence DragonFlying	Ability: Aerilate
		PS: +0	Speed: +20
		Attack: +10	Defense: +50
		Sp. Attack: +10	Sp. Defense: +10
Metagross SteelPsychic	Mega Metagross SteelPsychic	Ability: Tough Claws
		PS: +0	Speed: +40
		Attack: +10	Defense: +20
		Sp. Attack: +10	Sp. Defense: +20
Latias DragonPsychic	Mega Latias DragonPsychic	Ability: Levitate
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: +20	Defense: +40
		Sp. Attack: +20	Sp. Defense: +20
Latios DragonPsychic	Mega Latios DragonPsychic	Ability: Levitate
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: +40	Defense: +20
		Sp. Attack: +20	Sp. Defense: +20
Rayquaza DragonFlying	Mega Rayquaza DragonFlying	Ability: Delta Stream
		PS: +0	Speed: +20
		Attack: +30	Defense: +10
		Sp. Attack: +30	Sp. Defense: +10
Lopunny Normal	Mega Lopunny NormalFighting	Ability: Scrappy
		PS: +0	Speed: +30
		Attack: +60	Defense: +10
		Sp. Attack: +0	Sp. Defense: +0
Gallade PsychicFighting	Mega Gallade PsychicFighting	Ability: Inner Focus
		PS: +0	Speed: +30
		Attack: +40	Defense: +30
		Sp. Attack: +0	Sp. Defense: +0
Audino Normal	Mega Audino NormalFairy	Ability: Healer
		PS: +0	Speed: +0
		Attack: +0	Defense: +40
		Sp. Attack: +20	Sp. Defense: +40
Diancie RockFairy	Mega Diancie RockFairy	Ability: Magic Bounce
		PS: +0	Speed: +60
		Attack: +60	Defense: -40
		Sp. Attack: +60	Sp. Defense: -40

Anime

Main article: Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special I

Main article: Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special II

In the special Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening and the movie Genesect and the Legend Awakened, a Mewtwo appeared that has the power to mega evolve into its Mega Mewtwo Y form.

In the regular anime, in the first episode of the XY series, Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!, a Mega Blaziken appeared, belonging to an unknown Trainer. It appeared again in Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!, and it was revealed that its Trainer is Meyer, the father of Clemont and Bonnie.

In the anime special, Pokémon Origins, in File 2 - Cubone, two strange stones are given to Red, not knowing what they were. In File 4 - Charizard, while trying to catch a Metwo, he discovered that the stones were a Key Stone and a Charizardite X, allowing his Charizard to Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard X, making him capable of catching Mewtwo.

The special Mega Evolution Special I is especially focused in Mega Evolution. First, we see a Mega Abomasnow battling a Mega Gyarados in the rain. After that, an introduction of all Mega Evolutions known at the time is given. The special is about Alain, who wants to discover the secret of Mega Evolution, battling each Trainer that can make their Pokémon Mega Evolve. First, he is battling Astrid with her Mega Absol. After an intense battle, he wins. Following, he goes and finds an Aerodactylite, and a character named Remo challenges him to a battle with his Mega Garchomp nicknamed "Garchoo" to reclaim the Mega Stone. Alain wins again with his Mega Charizard X, and following he challenges the Elite Four member Siebold. In the battle, Siebold uses his Mega Blastoise and wins.

Back to the regular anime, in the episode The Bonds of Evolution, Ash and friends meet the Kalos Champion, Diantha, and they see her battle another Trainer using her Gardevoir with the capacity of Mega Evolving.

In the episode Mega Revelations!, Ash and friends meet Korrina and her Lucario, she explains that they're traveling to dominate Mega Evolution and then she joins them to travel. In the next episode, The Cave of Trials!, they meet Gurkinn, Korrina's grandfather. Both of them have a battle, using her Lucario and his Blaziken, respectively. The episode ends in Korrina's Lucario Mega Evolving. Unfortunately, in The Aura Storm!, when Lucario finally Mega Evolves, loses control of itself. Gurkinn then leaves them and tells her to train with her Mega Lucario. In the episode Calling from Beyond the Aura!, Korrina and Lucario train to dominate that Mega Lucario form, with no luck, Mega Lucario loses control once again. In the following episode, The Bonds of Mega Evolution!, Korrina meets Mabel and her Mawile. In that same episode, Korrina and Maple have a battle, Korrina Mega Evolves her Lucario, while Mabel her Mawile. During the battle, Mega Lucario loses again control, letting Mega Mawile win. In this episode, Korrina leaves the group.

The special Mega Evolution Special II will continue with the story of Alain. The episode will feature a Mega Sceptile, a Mega Swampert, a Mega Blaziken, along with Steven Stone.

Trivia

• Mew and Ditto can both take on the form of a Mega Evolution, but cannot Mega Evolve themselves.
• Mewtwo and Charizard have two Mega Evolutions. The different evolutions are obtained with version-exclusive Mega Stones - for example Mewtwonite X can only be obtained in Pokemon X and causes Mewtwo to evolve in Mega Mewtwo X. The item can be traded between versions, however.
• The Ralts family is currently the only one to have two Mega Evolutions that are a part of a family that branches off.
• Each Pokémon that Mega Evolves gains exactly 100 points in total statistics, with the exception of Alakazam, who only gains 90 points.
• Mega Evolution X brings a type change in Pokémon.
• Mega Evolution was originally the transformation method, but keep the method as evolution method though to be transformation method.
  • Mega Evolution is a cross between Evolution and Forme Change.
• Generation III has the most Pokémon with a Mega Evolution at 20, while Generations V and VI have the least with 1 each.
• Aggron is the only Pokémon to lose a type without any other replacing it after Mega Evolving.

Gallery

Mega Mewtwo Y

Limone's Mega Blaziken.png

Meyer's Mega Blaziken

Red's Mega Charizard X

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A Mega Gyarados in the anime

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A Mega Abomasnow in the anime

Alan's Mega Charizard X.png

Alain's Mega Charizard X

Ayaka Mega Absol.png

Astrid's Mega Absol

Louie's Mega Garchomp.png

Remo's Mega Garchoo

Siebold's Mega Blastoise

Diantha's Mega Gardevoir.png

Diantha's Mega Gardevoir

Korrina's Mega Lucario.png

Korrina's Mega Lucario

Gurkinn's Mega Lucario.png

Gurkinn's Mega Lucario

Maple's Mega Mawile.png

Mabel's Mega Mawile

Korrina's fantasy about a Mega Ampharos

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Wikstrom's Mega Scizor

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Steven's Mega Metagross