A powerful new mechanic has been revealed for Pokémon X & Y: Mega Evolution! Mega Evolution is a form of evolution that several Pokémon are able to undergo through a special evolution method involving objects called Mega Stones, which transforms them into their "Mega" form. The player also needs to wear the Mega Ring, obtainable in some point in the game, to allow Mega Evolution to occur.
Mega Stones vary based on the Pokémon species, with the Blazikenite being used to Mega Evolve Blaziken into Mega Blaziken and the Lucarionite Mega Evolving Lucario into Mega Lucario. These held items induce a temporary evolution that lasts for the duration of the battle, increasing the Pokémon's stats, granting a different ability, and even potentially changing the Pokémon's type. Whether the Mega Stone is consumed after its use in the battle is presently unknown.
The Shalour City Gym Leader, Korrina, may hold the key to Mega Evolution, and the Tower of Mastery within Shalour City is said to have a connection to Mega Evolution.
Here's a list of all of the known new Mega Evolutions introduced in Pokémon X & Y:
Mega Mewtwo Y |
Type: Psychc Mega Mewtwo Y is one of the Mega Evolutions of Mewtwo, previously nicknamed "Mewthree" or "Awakened Mewtwo". Its ability is Insomnia while it is in its Mega Mewtwo Y form. Mega Mewtwo Y uses the Mewtwonite Y Mega Stone to Mega Evolve, which is available only in Pokémon Y. Its counterpart is Mega Mewtwo X. |
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Mega Mewtwo X |
Type: Psychc Fight Mega Mewtwo X is the alternate Mega Evolution of Mewtwo, Mega Evolving through the Mewtwonite X which is exclusive to Pokémon X. It becomes Psychic/Fighting-type and gains the Steadfast ability, also receiving a hefty boost in its Attack stat. Its counterpart is Mega Mewtwo Y. |
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Mega Blaziken |
Type: Fire / Fight Mega Blaziken is the Mega Evolution of Blaziken. It remains as a Fire/Fighting-type, but gains the ability Speed Boost in its Mega Evolution, allowing its Speed stat to raise between turns in battle. It requires the Blazikenite in order to Mega Evolve, which is unobtainable in the main game and available only through the Torchic Wi-Fi distribution at the launch of Pokémon X & Y. |
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Mega Lucario |
Type: Fight / Steel Mega Lucario is the Mega Evolution of Lucario. It keeps its Fighting/Steel-type, although gains the ability Adaptability, increasing the power of any of its STAB moves (Fighting- or Steel-type, in this case) from 1.5x the usual to 2.0x the usual damage. It requires the Lucarionite in order to Mega Evolve. |
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Mega Absol |
Type: Dark Mega Absol is the Mega Evolution of Absol. It gets the Magic Bounce ability. It also appears a lot more angelic in appearance, sprouting a set of wings, although it does not gain either a Flying-type or Levitate ability, so these may be purely aesthetic. |
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Mega Ampharos |
Type: Electr / Dragon Mega Ampharos is the Mega Evolution of Ampharos. After Mega Evolving, it gains a Dragon-type, becoming Electric/Dragon-type, and also picks up the Mold Breaker ability, allowing its attacks to break through abilities such as Volt Absorb and Motor Drive. |
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Mega Mawile |
Type: Steel / Fairy Mega Mawile is the Mega Evolution of Mawile. It keeps the same Steel/Fairy-type that Mawile has in Pokémon X & Y, although gains the ability Huge Power to double its Attack power as long as it keeps the ability. It also appears to have grown an extra jaw. |
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Mega Kangaskhan |
Type: ???? Mega Kangaskhan is the Mega Evolution of Kangaskhan. Kangaskhan's baby finally comes out of its mother's pouch to join the battle as Mega Kangaskhan, granting it a second move each turn in battle with its Parental Bond ability. |
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Mega Venusaur |
Type: Grass / Poison Mega Venusaur is the Mega Evolution of Venusaur. The flower on its back grows substantially in size, plus it gains a flower on its head. It receives the Thick Fat ability, reducing the damage it receives from Fire- and Ice-type attacks, plus it gains a boost in both Defense and Special Defense. |
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Mega Charizard Y |
Type: Fire / Mega Charizard Y is one of the Mega Evolutions of Charizard, requiring the Charizardite Y — found in Pokémon Y — in order to Mega Evolve. It gains a more fierce looking appearance, plus the coveted Drought ability, creating a perpetual Sunny Day effect which boosts the power of Fire-type attacks and lowers the effectiveness of Water-type attacks. It also gains a hefty amount of Special Attack. |
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Mega Charizard X |
Type: Fire / Dragon Mega Charizard X is the second Mega Evolution of Charizard, requiring the Charizardite X, exclusive to Pokémon X. Its color scheme changes significantly after Mega Evolving, while it also finally becomes a Fire/Dragon-type. It gains a substantial boost to its Attack stat along with the Tough Claws ability, which raises the power of its moves that make contact with the foe, such as Dragon Tail. |
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Mega Blastoise |
Type: Water Mega Blastoise is the Mega Evolution of Blastoise. It shifts its back cannons to its arms and then adds a massive cannon to the shell on its back. It receives the Mega Launcher ability, which increases the power of its Pulse-based attacks such as Dark Pulse and Water Pulse. |
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Mega Garchomp |
Type: Dragon / Ground Mega Garchomp is the Mega Evolution of Garchomp. It gains additional spikes across its body as well as scythes for arms. It receives a solid increase in Attack and Special Attack, although suffers from a decrease in Speed. Its ability is Sand Force. |
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Posted 8/8/2013 5:08:10 PMoh my god! so cool so cool so cool so cool SO COOl!!!!!! XD
this is just to suspensive for me to handle! october 12, get your butt over here NOW!!!
i've always loved ampharos and now he has a mega evolution and a mega hairstyle! lol :)
i got an iphone4 of my very own yesterday so i can keep up to date with the incoming info until october! yaaaaayy!!
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Posted 8/14/2013 7:56:56 PMDid anyone notice that I_Like_Milk's picture has been mega ampharos before mega evolution came out. We could've just looked at his picture.
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Posted 8/15/2013 12:09:24 PMNo, I_Like_Milk also likes changing his/her picture. I think he/she has had this picture since the Mega Pokémon have been revealed.
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Posted 8/16/2013 7:25:35 AMOh yeah I feel really dumb now.
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Posted 8/29/2013 8:34:58 PMMindblow (POW)
Hey! I'm just glad people actually eknowledge me for once! :D
Most people insult me with the word "gay" due to my love for cute and girly stuff so i kinda go by girly boy :I
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Posted 8/30/2013 7:33:15 AMSorry, I didn't know your gender, hahaha. A couple of my favourite Pokémon are actually very cute, too: Lillipup, Mew, Spheal, Eevee, you name it... XD
Besides, even if you were gay (I'm not saying you are, because I don't know you personally, of course), there would be absolutely nothing wrong with that. ;)
I mean, so what if you find Pokémon like Ampharos and Mega Ampharos cute (because they are cute, let's face it)? So do I... :P
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Posted 8/31/2013 7:36:10 AMYou know, thank you. I've never found ANYBODY that would use such kind words like that to a stranger :)
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Posted 9/7/2013 7:07:23 PMYou see? These are people I like to see. XerneasLover: you and I_Like_Milk are just some examples of the people I like to see, whether I know them or not. Thank you. This made my day. I like it when 2 complete strangers are nice to eachother. :D
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Posted 9/8/2013 3:24:40 PMThanks! Well, what's the need of being rude to people at all? I'm gay myself and I have been through some occasional bullying, too, although not all was because of my gender preferences.
Besides, I'm only rude to people I dislike and those are persons I actually know (*cough* my neighbours *cough*).
And to stay on-topic: I_Like_Milk changed his avatar to Mega Ampharos after the new mega evolutions have been revealed. Maybe that's just because he likes that cute little Ampharos, I don't know. Can't blame him, it's one of my favourite Pokémon, too... I'm curious about how all these new evolutions will turn out in battles. Maybe they'll be a huge letdown, but somehow I doubt that, hahaha. :)
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Posted 9/15/2013 7:40:27 AMI LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE Ampharos! I love Mareep even more because she's a little harmless puffball of cuteness!
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Posted 9/23/2013 4:36:21 PMI love the mega evolution idea! As soon as I get the game, i will also get the torchick! Luckily my birthday is coming up!!!
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Posted 10/9/2013 7:52:44 AMwhen is your birthday? the torchic distribution will be oct 12th 2013- jan 14th 2014
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Posted 10/10/2013 6:37:38 PMDude you're genuinely nice, I'm going to follow you X3
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Posted 10/14/2013 11:58:11 PMI love the idea of mega evolution. I wanna see a mega evolution of umbreon. I think that would be so bruce!
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Posted 10/15/2013 1:08:53 AMI know right? Mareep might look harmless and cute but that furball can pack quite a punch in battle! All cute pokemon look harmless but they can demolish anything!
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Posted 10/15/2013 10:23:22 AMHad my doubts about mega evolution but now its grown on me. Mega charizard x is too cool to resist!
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Posted 10/15/2013 5:01:26 PMI love cute Pokemon! Especially the cat (not Purugly though) and duck Pokemon.
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Posted 11/23/2013 9:21:06 AMyou like igglybuff too! yay
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Posted 8/8/2013 5:34:26 PMI'm excited to see how this is incorporated into the game and future games. It looks pretty awesome.
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Posted 8/12/2013 1:06:15 PMYeah. I didn't see this coming. WE can only wait and see how this changes gameplay, I just hope that the game remains balance, but I'm sure they figured it out