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Mega Evolution is a mechanic in the Pokémon series, introduced in Pokémon X and Y. It is a temporary mega 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.
Mega Evolution reappeared in the Seventh Pokémon generation and did not return to the Eighth Pokémon generation, but still present in other media such as the anime and spin-off games. Mega Evolution will return in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
There are currently 46 species of Pokémon that are capable of Mega Evolution, and there are currently 48 different Mega Evolutions.
List of Mega Evolutions[]
Super Smash Bros.[]
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. Lucario's Mega Evolution makes it more powerful using Aura Storm, Charizard's Mega Evolution allows it to use Fire Blast temperately and Dragon Rush and Mewtwo's Mega Evolution 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.
- Ultra Burst - Introduced in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, exclusive to Necrozma.
- Dynamax and 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 unobtainable in the games.