Mega Pokémon is a second evolution method of Pokémon introduced in earlier generations. Some Pokémon need special Mega Stones in order to evolve into their Mega forms, the final forms for one-evolution families and second/true final forms for two-evolution families. Also, Pokémon can only enter their Mega Evolution Form by using the 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 can also change their Type, Ability and Stats. A good example is Ampharos, which after Mega Evolution becomes a Dual Type Electric/Dragon Pokémon.
Mega Evolution is only possible during a Battle, however you can also attack in the same turn. After the Battle ends, the Pokémon devolves back into their pre-evolved forms, but they still evolve. You are limited to having only one Mega Evolution in a battle. All your team can however hold Mega Stones. 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 Pokémon 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
Pokémon | Megaevolution | Characteristics that change when megaevolving | |
---|---|---|---|
Venusaur GrassPoison |
Mega Venusaur GrassPoison |
Ability: Thick Fat | |
PS: +0 | Speed: +0 | ||
Attack: +18 | Defense: +40 | ||
Sp. Attack: +22 | Sp. Defense: +20 | ||
Charizard Fire |
Mega Charizard X FireDragon |
Ability: Tough Claws | |
PS: +0 | Speed: +0 | ||
Attack: +46 | Defense: +33 | ||
Sp. Attack: +21 | Sp. Defense: +0 | ||
Mega Charizard Y Fire |
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 Bug |
Ability: Aerilate | |
PS: +0 | Speed: +20 | ||
Attack: +30 | Defense: +20 | ||
Sp. Attack: +10 | Sp. Defense: +20 | ||
Gyarados Water |
Mega Gyarados WaterDark |
Ability: Mold Breaker | |
PS: +0 | Speed: +0 | ||
Attack: +30 | Defense: +30 | ||
Sp. Attack: +10 | Sp. Defense: +30 | ||
Aerodactyl Rock |
Mega Aerodactyl Rock |
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 | ||
Sceptile Grass |
Mega Sceptile GrassDragon |
Ability: Lightning Rod | |
PS: ??? | Speed: ??? | ||
Attack: ??? | Defense: ??? | ||
Sp. Attack: ??? | Sp. Defense: ??? | ||
Blaziken FireFighting |
Mega Blaziken FireFighting |
Ability: Speed Boost | |
PS: +0 | Speed: +20 | ||
Attack: +40 | Defense: +10 | ||
Sp. Attack: +20 | Sp. Defense: +10 | ||
Swampert WaterGround |
Mega Swampert WaterGround |
Ability: Swift Swim | |
PS: ??? | Speed: ??? | ||
Attack: ??? | Defense: ??? | ||
Sp. Attack: ??? | Sp. Defense: ??? | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy |
Mega Gardevoir PsychicFairy |
Ability: Pixilate | |
PS: +0 | Speed: +20 | ||
Attack: +20 | Defense: +0 | ||
Sp. Attack: +40 | Sp. Defense: +20 | ||
Sableye DarkGhost |
File:MSableye.jpg Mega Sableye ??? |
Ability: ??? | |
PS: ??? | Speed: ??? | ||
Attack: ??? | Defense: ??? | ||
Sp. Attack: ??? | Sp. Defense: ??? | ||
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 | ||
Latias DragonPsychic |
File:Mega Latias XY.png Mega Latias DragonPsychic |
Ability: Levitate | |
PS: +0 | Speed: +0 | ||
Attack: +20 | Defense: +40 | ||
Sp. Attack: +20 | Sp. Defense: +20 | ||
Latios DragonPsychic |
File:Mega Latios XY.png Mega Latios DragonPsychic |
Ability: Levitate | |
PS: +0 | Speed: +0 | ||
Attack: +40 | Defense: +20 | ||
Sp. Attack: +20 | Sp. Defense: +20 | ||
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 | ||
File:Diancie.png Diancie RockFairy |
Mega Diancie RockFairy |
Ability: ??? | |
PS: ??? | Speed: ??? | ||
Attack: ??? | Defense: ??? | ||
Sp. Attack: ??? | Sp. Defense: ??? |
In the Anime
Trivia
- Mew and Ditto can both take on the form of a Mega Evolution, but cannot Mega Evolve themselves.
- Kangaskhan is the only Pokémon that does not have an appearance change when it Mega Evolves. Instead, the baby in its pouch comes out to assist in the battle.
- 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.
- Each Mega Pokémon gains 100 points in total stadistics, with the exception of Alakazam, only gaining 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 V is the only generation so far not to have any Pokémon with a Mega Evolution.
- Generation III has the most Pokémon with a Mega Evolution at 13, while Generation VI has the least with 1.