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{{redirect|Mega|{{adv|Crystal}}'s {{p|Meganium}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]], which is known as Mega in [[Chuang Yi]] translations|Megaree}}
[[File:Mega Mewtwo vs Mega Lucario.png|thumb|250px|Mega Mewtwo Y vs Mega Lucario.]]
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'''Mega Evolution''' (Japanese: '''メガシンカ''' ''Mega Evolution'') is a temporary transformation introduced in {{g|X and Y}} that affects certain {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is present in the [[Generation]]s {{gen|VI}} and {{gen|VII}} [[core series]] games, and is set to reappear in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. In its core series absence, it has remained usable in multiple {{spin-off games}}, such as {{pkmn|GO}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}, and {{pkmn|UNITE}}.

There are currently 46 species of Pokémon that are capable of Mega Evolution, and there are currently 48 different Mega Evolutions.

==Terminology==
'''Mega Evolution''' is described as a phenomenon<ref>{{p|Roaring Moon}}'s [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Violet]] [[Pokédex]] entry: ''"According to an article in a dubious magazine, this Pokémon has some connection to a phenomenon that occurs in a certain region."''</ref> as well as the transformed Pokémon. The related verb is '''Mega Evolve'''.

The '''Mega Evolved''' Pokémon are identified by having "'''Mega'''" in front of their name, such as Mega {{p|Altaria}} or Mega {{p|Ampharos}}. In the case of {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}, each of them has two Mega Evolutions with either the letter X or Y after the species name: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Mewtwo X, and Mega Mewtwo Y. However, X and Y's demo called Mega Mewtwo Y simply "Mega Mewtwo."

Where "Mega Evolved" is used as an adjective for the word "Pokémon", it is rendered as "'''Mega-Evolved''' Pokémon", with a hyphen between the words.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/elevate-heroic-hoenn-pokemon-with-mega-evolution Elevate Heroic Hoenn Pokémon with Mega Evolution], [[Pokémon.com]]</ref><ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Shuffle-Launch-Announced-New-Pokemon-Discovered-in-Pokemon-Ome Pokémon Shuffle Launch Announced, New Pokémon Discovered in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire], Press release, [[Pokémon.com]]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/uk/strategy/a-guide-to-mega-evolution-in-pokemon-go A Guide to Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO], [[Pokémon.com]]</ref>

==Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution==
===Introduced in [[Pokémon X and Y]]===
{| class="roundy" align=center style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{Y color dark}}; background:#{{X color}}" cellpadding=5px
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{X color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{X color light}}" | Pokémon
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{X color light}}" | Before Mega Evolution
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{X color light}}" | After Mega Evolution
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{X color light}}" | Mega Stone
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{X color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Availabilty
|- style="background:#{{X color light}}"
! Image
! Type
! Ability
! Image
! Type
! Ability
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0003
| {{p|Venusaur}}
| [[File:0003Venusaur.png|100px|Venusaur]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Overgrow}}<br>{{a|Chlorophyll}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0003Venusaur-Mega.png|100px|Mega Venusaur]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Thick Fat}}
| [[File:Dream Venusaurite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Venusaurite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=2 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0006
| rowspan=2 | {{p|Charizard}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:0006Charizard.png|100px|Charizard]]
| rowspan=2 | {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| rowspan=2 | {{a|Blaze}}<br>{{a|Solar Power}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0006Charizard-Mega X.png|100px|Mega Charizard X]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{a|Tough Claws}}
| [[File:Dream Charizardite X Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Charizardite X]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0006Charizard-Mega Y.png|100px|Mega Charizard Y]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Drought}}
| [[File:Dream Charizardite Y Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Charizardite Y]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0009
| {{p|Blastoise}}
| [[File:0009Blastoise.png|100px|Blastoise]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}
| {{a|Torrent}}<br>{{a|Rain Dish}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0009Blastoise-Mega.png|100px|Mega Blastoise]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}
| {{a|Mega Launcher}}
| [[File:Dream Blastoisinite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Blastoisinite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0065
| {{p|Alakazam}}
| [[File:0065Alakazam.png|100px|Alakazam]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Synchronize}}<br>{{a|Inner Focus}}<br>{{a|Magic Guard}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0065Alakazam-Mega.png|100px|Mega Alakazam]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Trace}}
| [[File:Dream Alakazite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Alakazite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0094
| {{p|Gengar}}
| [[File:0094Gengar.png|100px|Gengar]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Levitate}}<sup>{{color2|000|Generation VI|Gen VI}}</sup><br>{{a|Cursed Body}}<sup>{{color2|000|Generation VII|Gen VII}}</sup>
| [[File:0094Gengar-Mega.png|100px|Mega Gengar]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Shadow Tag}}
| [[File:Dream Gengarite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Gengarite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0115
| {{p|Kangaskhan}}
| [[File:0115Kangaskhan.png|100px|Kangaskhan]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{a|Early Bird}}<br>{{a|Scrappy}}<br>{{a|Inner Focus}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0115Kangaskhan-Mega.png|100px|Mega Kangaskhan]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{a|Parental Bond}}
| [[File:Dream Kangaskhanite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Kangaskhanite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0127
| {{p|Pinsir}}
| [[File:0127Pinsir.png|100px|Pinsir]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}
| {{a|Hyper Cutter}}<br>{{a|Mold Breaker}}<br>{{a|Moxie}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0127Pinsir-Mega.png|100px|Mega Pinsir]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Aerilate}}
| [[File:Dream Pinsirite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Pinsirite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0130
| {{p|Gyarados}}
| [[File:0130Gyarados.png|100px|Gyarados]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Intimidate}}<br>{{a|Moxie}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0130Gyarados-Mega.png|100px|Mega Gyarados]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Mold Breaker}}
| [[File:Dream Gyaradosite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Gyaradosite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0142
| {{p|Aerodactyl}}
| [[File:0142Aerodactyl.png|100px|Aerodactyl]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Rock Head}}<br>{{a|Pressure}}<br>{{a|Unnerve}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0142Aerodactyl-Mega.png|100px|Mega Aerodactyl]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Tough Claws}}
| [[File:Dream Aerodactylite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Aerodactylite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=2 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0150
| rowspan=2 | {{p|Mewtwo}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:0150Mewtwo.png|100px|Mewtwo]]
| rowspan=2 | {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| rowspan=2 | {{a|Pressure}}<br>{{a|Unnerve}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0150Mewtwo-Mega X.png|100px|Mega Mewtwo X]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Steadfast}}
| [[File:Dream Mewtwonite X Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Mewtwonite X]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0150Mewtwo-Mega Y.png|100px|Mega Mewtwo Y]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Insomnia}}
| [[File:Dream Mewtwonite Y Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Mewtwonite Y]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0181
| {{p|Ampharos}}
| [[File:0181Ampharos.png|100px|Ampharos]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| {{a|Static}}<br>{{a|Plus}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0181Ampharos-Mega.png|100px|Mega Ampharos]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{a|Mold Breaker}}
| [[File:Dream Ampharosite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Ampharosite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0212
| {{p|Scizor}}
| [[File:0212Scizor.png|100px|Scizor]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Swarm}}<br>{{a|Technician}}<br>{{a|Light Metal}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0212Scizor-Mega.png|100px|Mega Scizor]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Technician}}
| [[File:Dream Scizorite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Scizorite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0214
| {{p|Heracross}}
| [[File:0214Heracross.png|100px|Heracross]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Swarm}}<br>{{a|Guts}}<br>{{a|Moxie}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0214Heracross-Mega.png|100px|Mega Heracross]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Skill Link}}
| [[File:Dream Heracronite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Heracronite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0229
| {{p|Houndoom}}
| [[File:0229Houndoom.png|100px|Houndoom]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| {{a|Early Bird}}<br>{{a|Flash Fire}}<br>{{a|Unnerve}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0229Houndoom-Mega.png|100px|Mega Houndoom]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| {{a|Solar Power}}
| [[File:Dream Houndoominite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Houndoominite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0248
| {{p|Tyranitar}}
| [[File:0248Tyranitar.png|100px|Tyranitar]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Sand Stream}}<br>{{a|Unnerve}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0248Tyranitar-Mega.png|100px|Mega Tyranitar]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Sand Stream}}
| [[File:Dream Tyranitarite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Tyranitarite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0257
| {{p|Blaziken}}
| [[File:0257Blaziken.png|100px|Blaziken]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Blaze}}<br>{{a|Speed Boost}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0257Blaziken-Mega.png|100px|Mega Blaziken]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Speed Boost}}
| [[File:Dream Blazikenite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Blazikenite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0282
| {{p|Gardevoir}}
| [[File:0282Gardevoir.png|100px|Gardevoir]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Synchronize}}<br>{{a|Trace}}<br>{{a|Telepathy}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0282Gardevoir-Mega.png|100px|Mega Gardevoir]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Pixilate}}
| [[File:Dream Gardevoirite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Gardevoirite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0303
| {{p|Mawile}}
| [[File:0303Mawile.png|100px|Mawile]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Hyper Cutter}}<br>{{a|Intimidate}}<br>{{a|Sheer Force}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0303Mawile-Mega.png|100px|Mega Mawile]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Huge Power}}
| [[File:Dream Mawilite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Mawilite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0306
| {{p|Aggron}}
| [[File:0306Aggron.png|100px|Aggron]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Rock}}
| {{a|Sturdy}}<br>{{a|Rock Head}}<br>{{a|Heavy Metal}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0306Aggron-Mega.png|100px|Mega Aggron]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Filter}}
| [[File:Dream Aggronite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Aggronite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0308
| {{p|Medicham}}
| [[File:0308Medicham.png|100px|Medicham]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Pure Power}}<br>{{a|Telepathy}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0308Medicham-Mega.png|100px|Mega Medicham]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Pure Power}}
| [[File:Dream Medichamite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Medichamite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0310
| {{p|Manectric}}
| [[File:0310Manectric.png|100px|Manectric]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| {{a|Static}}<br>{{a|Lightning Rod}}<br>{{a|Minus}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0310Manectric-Mega.png|100px|Mega Manectric]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| {{a|Intimidate}}
| [[File:Dream Manectite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Manectite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0354
| {{p|Banette}}
| [[File:0354Banette.png|100px|Banette]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Insomnia}}<br>{{a|Frisk}}<br>{{a|Cursed Body}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0354Banette-Mega.png|100px|Mega Banette]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Prankster}}
| [[File:Dream Banettite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Banettite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0359
| {{p|Absol}}
| [[File:0359Absol.png|100px|Absol]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Pressure}}<br>{{a|Super Luck}}<br>{{a|Justified}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0359Absol-Mega.png|100px|Mega Absol]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Magic Bounce}}
| [[File:Dream Absolite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Absolite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0380
| {{p|Latias}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Lati@s">Mega Evolutions of Latias and Latios were officially added in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, but they were already programmed into Pokémon X and Y and as such players could trade their Mega Stones and use them in those games.</ref>
| [[File:0380Latias.png|100px|Latias]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| [[File:0380Latias-Mega.png|100px|Mega Latias]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| [[File:Dream Latiasite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Latiasite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0381
| {{p|Latios}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Lati@s"/>
| [[File:0381Latios.png|100px|Latios]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| [[File:0381Latios-Mega.png|100px|Mega Latios]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| [[File:Dream Latiosite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Latiosite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0445
| {{p|Garchomp}}
| [[File:0445Garchomp.png|100px|Garchomp]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Sand Veil}}<br>{{a|Rough Skin}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0445Garchomp-Mega.png|100px|Mega Garchomp]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Sand Force}}
| [[File:Dream Garchompite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Garchompite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0448
| {{p|Lucario}}
| [[File:0448Lucario.png|100px|Lucario]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Steadfast}}<br>{{a|Inner Focus}}<br>{{a|Justified}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0448Lucario-Mega.png|100px|Mega Lucario]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Adaptability}}
| [[File:Dream Lucarionite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Lucarionite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0460
| {{p|Abomasnow}}
| [[File:0460Abomasnow.png|100px|Abomasnow]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Snow Warning}}<br>{{a|Soundproof}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0460Abomasnow-Mega.png|100px|Mega Abomasnow]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Snow Warning}}
| [[File:Dream Abomasite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Abomasite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|-
| style="{{roundybottom|5px}}; background:#{{X color light}}" colspan=10 |
|}

===Introduced in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]===
{| class="roundy" align=center style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{Alpha sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{Omega ruby color}}" cellpadding=5px
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{Omega ruby color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{Omega ruby color light}}" | Pokémon
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{Omega ruby color light}}" | Before Mega Evolution
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{Omega ruby color light}}" | After Mega Evolution
! width="96px" rowspan=2 style="background:#{{Omega ruby color light}}" | Mega Stone
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{Omega ruby color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Availabilty
|- style="background:#{{Omega ruby color light}}"
! Image
! Type
! Ability
! Image
! Type
! Ability
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0015
| {{p|Beedrill}}
| [[File:0015Beedrill.png|100px|Beedrill]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Swarm}}<br>{{a|Sniper}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0015Beedrill-Mega.png|100px|Mega Beedrill]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Adaptability}}
| [[File:Dream Beedrillite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Beedrillite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0018
| {{p|Pidgeot}}
| [[File:0018Pidgeot.png|100px|Pidgeot]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Keen Eye}}<br>{{a|Tangled Feet}}<br>{{a|Big Pecks}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0018Pidgeot-Mega.png|100px|Mega Pidgeot]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|No Guard}}
| [[File:Dream Pidgeotite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Pidgeotite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0080
| {{p|Slowbro}}
| [[File:0080Slowbro.png|100px|Slowbro]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Oblivious}}<br>{{a|Own Tempo}}<br>{{a|Regenerator}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0080Slowbro-Mega.png|100px|Mega Slowbro]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Shell Armor}}
| [[File:Dream Slowbronite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Slowbronite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0208
| {{p|Steelix}}
| [[File:0208Steelix.png|100px|Steelix]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Rock Head}}<br>{{a|Sturdy}}<br>{{a|Sheer Force}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0208Steelix-Mega.png|100px|Mega Steelix]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Sand Force}}
| [[File:Dream Steelixite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Steelixite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0254
| {{p|Sceptile}}
| [[File:0254Sceptile.png|100px|Sceptile]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}
| {{a|Overgrow}}<br>{{a|Unburden}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0254Sceptile-Mega.png|100px|Mega Sceptile]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{a|Lightning Rod}}
| [[File:Dream Sceptilite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Sceptilite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0260
| {{p|Swampert}}
| [[File:0260Swampert.png|100px|Swampert]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Torrent}}<br>{{a|Damp}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0260Swampert-Mega.png|100px|Mega Swampert]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Swift Swim}}
| [[File:Dream Swampertite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Swampertite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0302
| {{p|Sableye}}
| [[File:0302Sableye.png|100px|Sableye]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Keen Eye}}<br>{{a|Stall}}<br>{{a|Prankster}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0302Sableye-Mega.png|100px|Mega Sableye]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Magic Bounce}}
| [[File:Dream Sablenite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Sablenite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0319
| {{p|Sharpedo}}
| [[File:0319Sharpedo.png|100px|Sharpedo]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Rough Skin}}<br>{{a|Speed Boost}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0319Sharpedo-Mega.png|100px|Mega Sharpedo]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Strong Jaw}}
| [[File:Dream Sharpedonite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Sharpedonite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0323
| {{p|Camerupt}}
| [[File:0323Camerupt.png|100px|Camerupt]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Magma Armor}}<br>{{a|Solid Rock}}<br>{{a|Anger Point}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0323Camerupt-Mega.png|100px|Mega Camerupt]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Sheer Force}}
| [[File:Dream Cameruptite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Cameruptite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0334
| {{p|Altaria}}
| [[File:0334Altaria.png|100px|Altaria]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Natural Cure}}<br>{{a|Cloud Nine}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0334Altaria-Mega.png|100px|Mega Altaria]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Pixilate}}
| [[File:Dream Altarianite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Altarianite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0362
| {{p|Glalie}}
| [[File:0362Glalie.png|100px|Glalie]]
| {{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Inner Focus}}<br>{{a|Ice Body}}<br>{{a|Moody}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0362Glalie-Mega.png|100px|Mega Glalie]]
| {{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Refrigerate}}
| [[File:Dream Glalitite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Glalitite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0373
| {{p|Salamence}}
| [[File:0373Salamence.png|100px|Salamence]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Intimidate}}<br>{{a|Moxie}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0373Salamence-Mega.png|100px|Mega Salamence]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Aerilate}}
| [[File:Dream Salamencite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Salamencite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0376
| {{p|Metagross}}
| [[File:0376Metagross.png|100px|Metagross]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Clear Body}}<br>{{a|Light Metal}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0376Metagross-Mega.png|100px|Mega Metagross]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Tough Claws}}
| [[File:Dream Metagrossite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Metagrossite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0384
| {{p|Rayquaza}}
| [[File:0384Rayquaza.png|100px|Rayquaza]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Air Lock}}
| [[File:0384Rayquaza-Mega.png|100px|Mega Rayquaza]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Delta Stream}}
| <small>None.<br> Rayquaza must swallow the [[Meteorite]] and learn {{m|Dragon Ascent}} during the [[Delta Episode]].{{sup/6|ORAS}} or must be taught {{m|Dragon Ascent}} via [[Move Tutor]].{{sup/7|SMUSUM}}</small> <sub>Note that in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sappire, Rayquaza must eat the Meteorite before any Rayquaza can Mega Evolve.</sub>
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0428
| {{p|Lopunny}}
| [[File:0428Lopunny.png|100px|Lopunny]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{a|Cute Charm}}<br>{{a|Klutz}}<br>{{a|Limber}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0428Lopunny-Mega.png|100px|Mega Lopunny]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Scrappy}}
| [[File:Dream Lopunnite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Lopunnite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0475
| {{p|Gallade}}
| [[File:0475Gallade.png|100px|Gallade]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Steadfast}}<br>{{a|Justified}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0475Gallade-Mega.png|100px|Mega Gallade]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Inner Focus}}
| [[File:Dream Galladite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Galladite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0531
| {{p|Audino}}
| [[File:0531Audino.png|100px|Audino]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{a|Healer}}<br>{{a|Regenerator}}<br>{{a|Klutz}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0531Audino-Mega.png|100px|Mega Audino]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Healer}}
| [[File:Dream Audinite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Audinite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0719
| {{p|Diancie}}
| [[File:0719Diancie.png|100px|Diancie]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Clear Body}}
| [[File:0719Diancie-Mega.png|100px|Mega Diancie]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Magic Bounce}}
| [[File:Dream Diancite Sprite.png|80px]]<br>[[Diancite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|-
| style="{{roundybottom|5px}}; background:#{{Omega ruby color light}}" colspan=10 |
|}

==Base stat comparison==
{{stats/h|x|y}}
{{stats/r|0003|Venusaur|form=-Mega|display=Mega Venusaur|80|100|123|122|120|80}}
{{stats/r|0006|Charizard|form=-Mega X|display=Mega Charizard X|78|130|111|130|85|100}}
{{stats/r|0006|Charizard|form=-Mega Y|display=Mega Charizard Y|78|104|78|159|115|100}}
{{stats/r|0009|Blastoise|form=-Mega|display=Mega Blastoise|79|103|120|135|115|78}}
{{stats/r|0015|Beedrill|form=-Mega|display=Mega Beedrill|65|150|40|15|80|145}}
{{stats/r|0018|Pidgeot|form=-Mega|display=Mega Pidgeot|83|80|80|135|80|121}}
{{stats/r|0065|Alakazam|form=-Mega|display=Mega Alakazam|55|50|65|175|105|150}}
{{stats/r|0080|Slowbro|form=-Mega|display=Mega Slowbro|95|75|180|130|80|30}}
{{stats/r|0094|Gengar|form=-Mega|display=Mega Gengar|60|65|80|170|95|130}}
{{stats/r|0115|Kangaskhan|form=-Mega|display=Mega Kangaskhan|105|125|100|60|100|100}}
{{stats/r|0127|Pinsir|form=-Mega|display=Mega Pinsir|65|155|120|65|90|105}}
{{stats/r|0130|Gyarados|form=-Mega|display=Mega Gyarados|95|155|109|70|130|81}}
{{stats/r|0142|Aerodactyl|form=-Mega|display=Mega Aerodactyl|80|135|85|70|95|150}}
{{stats/r|0150|Mewtwo|form=-Mega X|display=Mega Mewtwo X|106|190|100|154|100|130}}
{{stats/r|0150|Mewtwo|form=-Mega Y|display=Mega Mewtwo Y|106|150|70|194|120|140}}
{{stats/r|0181|Ampharos|form=-Mega|display=Mega Ampharos|90|95|105|165|110|45}}
{{stats/r|0208|Steelix|form=-Mega|display=Mega Steelix|75|125|230|55|95|30}}
{{stats/r|0212|Scizor|form=-Mega|display=Mega Scizor|70|150|140|65|100|75}}
{{stats/r|0214|Heracross|form=-Mega|display=Mega Heracross|80|185|115|40|105|75}}
{{stats/r|0229|Houndoom|form=-Mega|display=Mega Houndoom|75|90|90|140|90|115}}
{{stats/r|0248|Tyranitar|form=-Mega|display=Mega Tyranitar|100|164|150|95|120|71}}
{{stats/r|0254|Sceptile|form=-Mega|display=Mega Sceptile|70|110|75|145|85|145}}
{{stats/r|0257|Blaziken|form=-Mega|display=Mega Blaziken|80|160|80|130|80|100}}
{{stats/r|0260|Swampert|form=-Mega|display=Mega Swampert|100|150|110|95|110|70}}
{{stats/r|0282|Gardevoir|form=-Mega|display=Mega Gardevoir|68|85|65|165|135|100}}
{{stats/r|0302|Sableye|form=-Mega|display=Mega Sableye|50|85|125|85|115|20}}
{{stats/r|0303|Mawile|form=-Mega|display=Mega Mawile|50|105|125|55|95|50}}
{{stats/r|0306|Aggron|form=-Mega|display=Mega Aggron|70|140|230|60|80|50}}
{{stats/r|0308|Medicham|form=-Mega|display=Mega Medicham|60|100|85|80|85|100}}
{{stats/r|0310|Manectric|form=-Mega|display=Mega Manectric|70|75|80|135|80|135}}
{{stats/r|0319|Sharpedo|form=-Mega|display=Mega Sharpedo|70|140|70|110|65|105}}
{{stats/r|0323|Camerupt|form=-Mega|display=Mega Camerupt|70|120|100|145|105|20}}
{{stats/r|0334|Altaria|form=-Mega|display=Mega Altaria|75|110|110|110|105|80}}
{{stats/r|0354|Banette|form=-Mega|display=Mega Banette|64|165|75|93|83|75}}
{{stats/r|0359|Absol|form=-Mega|display=Mega Absol|65|150|60|115|60|115}}
{{stats/r|0362|Glalie|form=-Mega|display=Mega Glalie|80|120|80|120|80|100}}
{{stats/r|0373|Salamence|form=-Mega|display=Mega Salamence|95|145|130|120|90|120}}
{{stats/r|0376|Metagross|form=-Mega|display=Mega Metagross|80|145|150|105|110|110}}
{{stats/r|0380|Latias|form=-Mega|display=Mega Latias|80|100|120|140|150|110}}
{{stats/r|0381|Latios|form=-Mega|display=Mega Latios|80|130|100|160|120|110}}
{{stats/r|0384|Rayquaza|form=-Mega|display=Mega Rayquaza|105|180|100|180|100|115}}
{{stats/r|0428|Lopunny|form=-Mega|display=Mega Lopunny|65|136|94|54|96|135}}
{{stats/r|0445|Garchomp|form=-Mega|display=Mega Garchomp|108|170|115|120|95|92}}
{{stats/r|0448|Lucario|form=-Mega|display=Mega Lucario|70|145|88|140|70|112}}
{{stats/r|0460|Abomasnow|form=-Mega|display=Mega Abomasnow|90|132|105|132|105|30}}
{{stats/r|0475|Gallade|form=-Mega|display=Mega Gallade|68|165|95|65|115|110}}
{{stats/r|0531|Audino|form=-Mega|display=Mega Audino|103|60|126|80|126|50}}
{{stats/r|0719|Diancie|form=-Mega|display=Mega Diancie|50|160|110|160|110|110}}
|}

==In the core series games==
[[File:Blaziken Mega Evolution.png|thumb|240px|Blaziken Mega Evolving into Mega Blaziken]]
===History===
The history and origins of Mega Evolution are shrouded in mystery and apparent contradictions, with different characters and groups having their own beliefs on where the phenomenon originated. For instance, [[Professor Sycamore]] theorizes Mega Evolution originates from special stones, possibly [[Evolution stones]], that were irradiated by the light of {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}} that was fired from the [[ultimate weapon]] 3,000 years ago. Despite this, Sycamore additionally claims that Mega Evolution is a new type of [[Evolution]], and that the phenomenon only occurs in the [[Kalos]] region.<ref>[[Professor Sycamore]]:''"It's only a hypothesis, but I think the bond between Pokémon and Trainer is the key to this new [[Evolution]]. But what is this bond, exactly? And why are there examples of Mega Evolution only in the Kalos region? There's still so much we don't know..." ([[Pokémon X and Y]])''</ref> Additionally, Sina, Sycamore's assistant who is in [[Alola]] on his behalf, makes claim that it is mysterious to be talking about Mega Evolution so far away from Kalos.<ref>[[Sina]]: ''"It's so mysterious... to be talking about Mega Evolution here, in a [[region]] so far away from [[Kalos]]..." ([[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]).''</ref>

However, the [[Draconid people]], an ancient tribe from the [[Hoenn]] region that worship {{p|Rayquaza}}, believe that Mega Evolution originates from Rayquaza and various meteorites that rained down upon the Hoenn region thousands of years ago.

According to knowledge passed down by the Draconids, during the long-lost primal age of Hoenn, one of the many disasters that struck the region were numerous meteorites that rained from space and landed in the home of the Draconids, [[Meteor Falls]], with these meteorites glowing a rainbow brilliance, not unlike the description of a [[Key Stone]], which attracted Rayquaza and led to it putting an end to the disasters and restoring peace.

One thousand years later, disasters befell the region once more, most notable was a massive meteorite described with boundless brilliance and directly compared to a Key Stone, that bore deep into the ocean and created what would eventually come to be the location of [[Sootopolis City]]; with the impact cracking the ground and releasing a wave of primal energy, causing {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} to awaken once more in their [[Primal Reversion|thirst for this power]]. This led the people to wish for Rayquaza to appear once more and save them, as it had done in the past, and once Rayquaza did appear, the people fell to their knees and wished for salvation, causing a great change to overtake Rayquaza as it Mega Evolved, with it using this power to defeat Groudon and Kyogre once again.

While the knowledge of the Draconids implies Rayquaza was the first Pokémon to Mega Evolve, an old [[Kalos]] legend from the [[Tower of Mastery]] tells of a Trainer and {{p|Lucario}} arriving in the region long ago, with the pair discovering two strange stones and subsequently leading to the world's first Mega Evolution.

The usage of Mega Evolution unleashes a massive amount of energy, as mentioned by [[Professor Cozmo]], which itself is implied to have a direct connection, if not outright be a Pokémon's own life force, as it's mentioned by [[Lysandre]] that Professor Sycamore believes Mega Evolution releases all of a Pokémon's hidden energy at once that can't be achieved via regular Evolution; this is coupled with [[Courtney]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Matt]]'s{{sup/6|AS}} attempt at causing a rocket filled with [[Infinity Energy]] to explode, with Matt outright claiming it'd be like Mega Evolving the rocket.

While [[Steven Stone]] claims what exactly Mega and Key Stones are is a mystery, [[Archie]], [[Maxie]], and the events of the [[Delta Episode]] show that meteorites contain their own latent power and under the right conditions can be turned into either Mega or Key Stones. This is directly demonstrated in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, where the [[Meteorite]] slowly changes to resemble a Mega Stone over the course of the game, before it's eventually consumed by Rayquaza during the [[Delta Episode]]. While this allows the [[Legendary Pokémon]] to Mega Evolve without technically holding the stone, it's implied by [[Zinnia]] that Mega Stones, or at least the meteorites that fuel Rayquaza's Mega Evolution, eventually lose their power.

Similarly to Mega Stones, Key Stones can also be found in certain locations, such as Meteor Falls, where Matt found his.

In [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], [[Colress]] questions whether or not [[Z-Power]] can surpass the Mega Ring.<ref>Colress: ''"[[Z-Power]]... Is it the true potential that I seek? Does it surpass the [[Mega Ring]]?" ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]])''</ref> [[Dexio]] and [[Sina]] directly imply that the two are similar due to the Trainer-Pokémon relational bond.<ref>[[Sina]]: ''"You know, when you think about it, the [[Z-Power Ring]] helps the feelings of a {{pkmn|Trainer}} reach their Pokémon so it can use its [[Z-Move]], right? It only follows that it should be able to achieve Mega Evolution, too!"'' ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]])</ref>

===In battle===
In the [[core series]] games, Mega Evolution requires the player to hold a [[Key Stone]] and a Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution holding its compatible [[Mega Stone]]. Only {{p|Rayquaza}} does not need a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve; instead, it must know the move {{m|Dragon Ascent}}. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], the player simply needs to have the required Mega Stone in their bag, since there is no held item feature. Although some most media describes that a strong bond with the Pokémon and their trainer is needed, neither [[Friendship]] or [[Affection]] is necessary to Mega Evolve in the games.

A Mega-Evolved Pokémon has different [[base stats]], with the exception of {{stat|HP}}, and can have a different [[Ability]] and [[type]] from its non-Mega-Evolved form. Every Mega-Evolved Pokémon (except for Mega Alakazam in Generation VI) has a base stat total 100 points higher than that of its base form

In any battle, each Trainer may Mega Evolve a single Pokémon once. Mega Evolution is essentially a free action a Pokémon may make in addition to its normal move, but if a Pokémon will not use a move, it cannot Mega Evolve. Mega Evolution occurs [[priority|before]] most actions except [[recall|switching]]. A Mega-Evolved Pokémon will only revert to its original state if it [[fainting|faints]] or the battle ends; if it is switched out, it will remain Mega Evolved.

A Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve if it is being held in the airborne phase of {{m|Sky Drop}}. Neither volatile nor non-volatile [[status condition]]s such as paralysis, sleep, and infatuation will have any effect over a Pokémon's ability to Mega Evolve, even if they result in the Pokémon not being able to move that turn.

Mega Stones are not affected by most moves or Abilities. If they would move a Mega Stone to or from a Pokémon that could use it to Mega Evolve, the moves {{m|Bestow}}, {{m|Covet}}, {{m|Fling}}, {{m|Thief}}, {{m|Trick}}, and {{m|Switcheroo}} will fail and the Abilities {{a|Magician}}, {{a|Pickpocket}} and {{a|Symbiosis}} will not activate. The move {{m|Knock Off}} cannot remove a Mega Stone from a Pokémon that can use it to Mega Evolve, and Knock Off's power will not be increased since it cannot remove the item. The moves {{m|Embargo}} and {{m|Magic Room}} and the Ability {{a|Klutz}} will not prevent a Pokémon from using its respective Mega Stone to Mega Evolve.

Changes in a Pokémon's [[Ability]] will take place immediately. A {{p|Sharpedo}} that normally has {{a|Speed Boost}} will not gain a boost in Speed at the end of the turn it Mega Evolves, but if it uses a biting move such as {{m|Crunch}} that turn, it will be boosted by {{a|Strong Jaw}}, its Ability as Mega Sharpedo.

A transformed Pokémon (either by {{m|Transform}} or {{a|Imposter}}) is unable to Mega Evolve. It will fail to Mega Evolve even if it is transformed into the correct species and it is holding the respective Mega Stone. However, it is possible to transform into a Mega-Evolved Pokémon by copying another Mega-Evolved Pokémon. The restriction of only one Mega Evolution per battle does not apply to transformed Pokémon.

====Generation VI====
[[File:Diancie Mega Evolution.png|thumb|200px|Mega Diancie]]
In [[Generation VI]], performing Mega Evolution will not alter the turn order. A Pokémon with a lower Speed than their opponent will still go after them on the one turn the Mega Evolution occurs, even if their Mega Evolution increases Speed and would otherwise cause them to go first. The opposite is also true for Pokémon who lose Speed from Mega Evolution, such as {{p|Garchomp}}. However, turn order will be determined normally on every turn afterwards.

Otherwise, stat changes and type changes due to Mega Evolution take effect immediately and damage calculation proceeds as usual. For example, a Pokémon whose Mega Evolution has a lower base Defense stat takes greater damage from physical moves on the turn it Mega Evolves. Likewise, the move {{m|Gyro Ball}} considers the Pokémon's Speed stat after Mega Evolution for damage calculation, not before.

Likewise, even if a Pokémon only has an Ability such as {{a|Prankster}} before Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will gain priority. If a Pokémon gains Prankster upon Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will not gain priority.

When the player Mega Evolves a Pokémon for the first time since the save file is accessed, a longer animation than usual will play, showing the player activating the Mega Evolution with their [[Mega Bracelet]]. On subsequent uses of Mega Evolution, a shorter animation will play, showing only the Pokémon as it Mega Evolves.

====Generation VII====
In [[Generation VII]], a Pokémon's Speed after Mega Evolution is used to determine turn order, not its Speed before. Likewise, if a Pokémon only has an Ability such as {{a|Prankster}} before Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will not gain priority. If a Pokémon gains Prankster upon Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will gain priority.

{{p|Rayquaza}} cannot Mega Evolve if it holds a [[Z-Crystal]].

In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], as the [[Held item]] mechanic is not implemented, the player simply needs to have the compatible Mega Stone in their bag to access a Pokémon's Mega Evolution. The player can also manually pick which form Charizard or Mewtwo can become from the move menu.

====Generation IX====
Mega Evolution is set to return in [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]], after six years of absence.

===Outside of battle===
[[File:Mega Evolution Contest Spectacular.png|thumb|220px|A {{p|Gardevoir}} Mega Evolving in a Contest Spectacular]]
In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], Mega Evolution can also occur during the {{pkmn|Contest#Secondary judging|Talent Round}} of [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectaculars]]. If the participating Pokémon is holding its corresponding Mega Stone when its [[appeal]] causes the audience's excitement to reach its peak, it will Mega Evolve and perform a {{DL|Appeal|Spectacular Talent}}. The Pokémon will remain Mega Evolved for the remainder of the Talent Round.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, when summoned by the [[Eon Flute]], {{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|OR}} or {{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|AS}} will Mega Evolve before the player mounts it to [[soaring in the sky|soar in the sky]]. It will Mega Evolve even if it is not holding its corresponding Mega Stone, since the Eon Pokémon is summoned even if it is no longer in the player's game.
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==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
{{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}
Mega Evolution was introduced in Pokémon GO on August 27, 2020. Rather than using a [[Mega Stone]], an eligible Pokémon instead consumes [[Mega Energy]] to undergo a temporary Mega Evolution.

===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Mega Evolution (Masters)}}
Certain [[sync pair]]s can Mega Evolve their Pokémon by performing a [[sync move]] in Pokémon Masters EX since the game's launch.

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
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{{main|Mewtwo (Unite License Y)}}
{{p|Mewtwo}} can become [[Mewtwo (Unite License X)|Mega Mewtwo X]] or [[Mewtwo (Unite License Y)|Mega Mewtwo Y]]. This is facilitated by its {{a|Pressure}} [[Ability]], which has a Mega gauge which is filled by using [[basic attack]]s and {{UNITE|move}}s on members of the opposing team. If the gauge is full, and Mewtwo is at least [[Level]] 5, it will Mega Evolve.

Unlike in the [[core series]], Mewtwo can only be Mega Evolved for a set amount of time, delineated by the Mega gauge draining back to empty, after which it returns to being a normal Mewtwo. However, Mewtwo can refill its Mega gauge to Mega Evolve multiple times in the same battle. When Mega Evolved, Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y have different basic attacks and increased stats compared to Mewtwo.

Starting from version  1.14.1.2, Mewtwo spends some of the [[Aeos energy]] it is holding when it Mega Evolves. The Mega Evolution will last longer if Mewtwo uses up more Aeos energy.

There are two [[Unite License]]s for Mewtwo. While both of them allow for using Mewtwo in a [[Unite Battle]], each one has separate characteristics. Only the Unite License X one Mega Evolves into Mega Mewtwo X,  while the Unite License Y one Mega Evolves into Mega Mewtwo Y.

===Puck series===
[[File:Tretta Mega Evolution icon.png|thumb|150px|The Mega Evolution sigil, as seen in {{g|Tretta}}]]
====[[Pokémon Tretta]]====
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====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
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====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
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[[File:Mega Charizard X SSB4.png|thumb|Charizard as Mega Charizard X in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]
===Super Smash Bros. series===
====[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]====
{{SSB|Charizard}} and {{SSB|Lucario}}'s [[Final Smash]]es are both Mega Evolution, which transforms them into Mega Charizard X and Mega Lucario, respectively. This Mega Evolution acts as a temporary power-up for the duration of the Final Smash.

{{SSB|Mewtwo}}'s Final Smash is {{m|Psystrike}}, which has it Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo Y then use Psystrike.

Mega Venusaur and Mega Blastoise appear as trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. Mega {{p|Blastoise}}, Mega {{p|Blaziken}}, Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}, Mega {{p|Venusaur}}, Mega {{p|Lucario}}, Mega {{p|Mewtwo}} X, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Mega {{p|Charizard}} X appear as trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

=====Description=====
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====[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]====
Mewtwo retains its [[Final Smash]] Psystrike from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, which still causes it to Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo Y.

Lucario's Final Smash, Aura Storm, has it Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario in order to use it.

Mega Charizard X, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Lucario, and Mega {{p|Diancie}} appear as {{sbw|Spirit}}s.

===[[Pokémon Shuffle]]===
{{main|Mega Evolution (Shuffle)}}
Before a Pokémon's Mega Evolution can be used in Pokémon Shuffle, its respective [[Mega Stone]] must be obtained (or in {{p|Rayquaza}}'s case, the [[File:Meteorite Shuffle.png|link=]] [[Meteorite]]). Methods to obtain a Mega Stone include:
* Defeating a Pokémon's Mega-Evolved form in a {{pkmn|Trainer}} battle, usually at the end of each {{DL|Stage (Shuffle)|Main stage|main stage area}}.
* Completing certain objectives on [[Mission Card]]s.
* Reaching certain {{OBP|Trainer rank|Shuffle}}s by catching several different species of Pokémon.
* Achieving a high rank in a [[Competitive Stage]].
* Clearing certain milestone stages in an [[escalation battle]].

The Pokémon placed in the first position (furthest to the left) when selecting {{DL|Pokémon Shuffle|Support Pokémon}} will Mega Evolve after the player fills the Mega Gauge. This is filled by matching the Pokémon being Mega Evolved, or by matching Pokémon with the {{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Mega Boost}}({{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Mega Boost+|+}}, {{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Mega Boost++|++}}) {{OBP|Skill|Shuffle}}s who are of the same [[type]] as the Pokémon being Mega Evolved. The size of the Mega Gauge depends on the Pokémon being Mega Evolved, with each Pokémon requiring different numbers of icons to be matched to fill its gauge. The maximum amount of icons needed to fill the gauge can be permanently decreased by using [[File:Mega Speedup.png|20px|link=]] Mega Speedup {{DL|List of items in Pokémon Shuffle|Enhancements}}, with each Pokémon having a different maximum amount of Mega Speedups they can take.

Once a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, its skill is replaced by its Mega Effect for the remainder of the battle. Mega Effect varies between Pokémon.

===[[Pokémon Rumble World]]===
The player gains the ability to Mega Evolve their Pokémon after completing the challenge "Raid of the Mighty General", then receiving the Special Stone Shop and a Mega Key from the rewards section of the ordinary shop. [[Mega Stone]]s for currently owned Pokémon can be bought and immediately attached to its corresponding Pokémon using the Special Stone Shop. The first Mega Stone of the player's choice is free (unless either the [[Red Orb|Red]] or [[Blue Orb]] is chosen instead) and every one after it costs 5 Poké Diamonds. During battle, Mega Evolution can be performed by tapping the Mega Evolution button using a Pokémon equipped with a Mega Stone in battle. Mega Evolution can be used again on any Pokémon in the same battle, unlike in the main games.

Mega-Evolved Pokémon revert after a completed trip, or when they are defeated or switched out. Mega Evolving will send out a shockwave that damages enemy Pokémon. This shockwave is capable of defeating and tipping over opposing Pokémon. Additionally, it also resets any negative status conditions or status changes the Pokémon had before Mega Evolving.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
{{Incomplete|section|Information for Stat modifiers while Mega Evolved}}

====[[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]====
[[File:Mega Evolution ingame PSMD.png|thumb|left|250px|Mega Evolution in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]
[[File:Berserk PSMD.png|thumb|250px|Mega Alakazam in Berserk mode]]
Mega Evolution allows Pokémon to become more powerful, attack multiple enemies, and break down walls. To achieve Mega Evolution, the player must find an [[File:MDBag Awakening Emera VI Sprite.png]] [[Emera#List of emeras|Awakening Emera]] in a Dungeon. These [[Emera]]s can be attached to a Looplet of a Pokémon that can Mega Evolve, causing it to Mega Evolve immediately. A Looplet attached with an Awakening emera will have a rainbow glow [[File:MDBag Looplet 3 VI Sprite.png]]. Should it be given to {{p|Mewtwo}} or {{p|Charizard}}, their Mega Evolution will be chosen randomly.

A bar will appear above the Mega-Evolved Pokémon after it transforms and will slowly start to fill up. As long as the bar is present, the Mega-Evolved Pokémon will keep their form even when moving to the next floor. Once the bar is filled, the Mega-Evolved Pokémon will go into {{DL|Status condition (Mystery Dungeon)|Miscellaneous status conditions|Berserk mode}}. In Berserk mode, the Pokémon will move around and use a powerful attack on any Pokémon surrounding it, friend and foe alike. This will go away after a while, and the Pokémon will revert to normal. When Mega Evolved, its regular attack will get a huge boost in power and range, destroy walls, and reveal purple sparkling spots on the floor which can be picked up for an item.

Attaching an Awakening Emera to a Pokémon that cannot Mega Evolve increases its stats by a lot and give it different boosts. Pokémon that cannot Mega Evolve with an Awakening Emera attached will not go into Berserk mode.

Awakening Emeras are hard to find and appear randomly in dungeons; like other Emeras, they will disappear if they are not reached in time.
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====[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]]====
Mega Evolution returns in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, and in this game is achieved by eating an Empowerment Seed. Mega Evolved Pokémon also have all of the bonuses granted by the Awakened status: linked moves always result in critical hits, moves will never miss, and moves will ignore unfavorable type matchups. Compared to the Awakened status, the only additional bonus Mega Evolution grants is the potential to change a Pokémon's type and ability.

As in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, if {{p|Mewtwo}} or {{p|Charizard}} Mega Evolves, their Mega Evolution will be chosen randomly.

Some bosses will also undergo Mega Evolution or Primal Reversion: 
* During {{p|Rayquaza}}'s rematch or Mewtwo's boss fight, both will Mega Evolve once their health drops below one half of their total. Mewtwo will Mega Evolve randomly into Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y. 
* Similarly, {{p|Groudon}} (during its rematch) and {{p|Kyogre}} (during its boss fight) will undergo Primal Reversion once below half of their total health.

===[[Pokémon Picross]]===
Once a player purchases a Mega Pencil from [[Professor Tetra]] for 500 Picrites, puzzles for Mega Evolutions can be solved. Furthermore, murals can be solved one tile at a time to display {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}'s Primal Reversions (however, murals do not require the Mega Pencil).

Only one Mega Evolution can be set at one time, and they cannot be brought alongside their normal forms. Their skills are higher ranked than their normal counterpart, and they can be used on larger puzzles.

===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{pokken|Lucario}}, {{pokken|Garchomp}}, {{pokken|Gardevoir}}, {{pokken|Gengar}}, {{pokken|Charizard}}, {{pokken|Blaziken}}, {{pokken|Sceptile}}, {{pokken|Scizor}}, {{pokken|Blastoise}}, {{pokken|Mewtwo}}, and [[Shadow Mewtwo]] are able to Mega Evolve through Synergy Burst, with Charizard and both of the Mewtwo Mega Evolving into their X forms. Mega Evolution can be triggered whenever a Pokémon capable of it has its Synergy Gauge filled up to the max during a battle. The Mega Evolved Pokémon will revert to its regular form once it has used up all of its [[Synergy]] power.

In addition, every time when Shadow Mewtwo is fought against in the game's story mode, it will Mega Evolve before the battle begins and stay in this state for the entire fight.

On the [[Dragon's Nest]] battle stage, Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} appears in the form of both an enormous statue alongside the battle arena and a drawing on the ground of the battle arena. On the [[Old Ferrum Town (Winter)]] battle stage, Mega {{p|Swampert}} appears in the form of a giant snow sculpture. Mega Rayquaza itself is also a Support Pokémon available as part of the Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack.

==In animation==
[[File:Blaziken Mask Mega Blaziken.png|250px|thumb|Mega Blaziken in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'']]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
Multiple Mega Evolutions have been featured in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''.
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
* The first Mega Evolution in the anime was featured in ''[[Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]'', where {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} was shown to be capable of changing between its regular form and Mega Mewtwo Y, in which its speed was dramatically boosted, being capable of moving faster than the blink of an eye. The same Mewtwo also played a major role in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', once again demonstrating its Mega Evolution capabilities. Unlike in the {{pkmn|games}}, this Mewtwo seemed to be capable of Mega Evolving without the use of a [[Mega Stone]]. However, because the concept of Mega Evolution had not been announced at the time of the movie's release, this transformation remains unnamed in the movie. Some Japanese promotional material for the movie as well as its {{ma|Genesect and the Legend Awakened|manga adaptation}} referred to it as Mewtwo's ''Awakened Form'' (覚醒した姿).<ref>[http://wayback.archive.org/web/20130618180918/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/06/130615_m02.html?a001=news ポケモン映画最新作『神速のゲノセクト ミュウツー覚醒』へと続くオリジナルストーリーが、テレビで放送決定！]</ref>

====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====
* The first Mega Evolution in the main series was featured in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', where {{Ash}} saw a Mega {{p|Blaziken}}. In the [[XY002|next episode]], it was revealed to belong to a masked hero called the [[Blaziken Mask]], saving Ash from a free fall from the [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]. It has since been seen helping Ash and {{ashfr}} on numerous occasions.
* A Mega {{p|Ampharos}} and a Mega {{p|Charizard}} X appeared as silhouettes in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'' while {{an|Professor Sycamore}} told Ash, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} about the concept of Mega Evolution.
* In ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Alain]] was featured traveling across the [[Kalos]] [[region]] with his Mega {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} X, challenging other Mega Evolution Trainers. During the episode, Alain battled [[Astrid]]'s Mega {{p|Absol}} and [[Remo]]'s Mega {{p|Garchomp}}, and was victorious in both battles. Later in the special, he even faced the [[Elite Four]] member [[Siebold]] and his Mega {{p|Blastoise}}, but the powerful {{type|Water}} Pokémon proved to be too much for Charizard, causing Alain to lose the battle.
** All known Mega Evolutions released at the time were also featured during the intro of the aforementioned special episode.
* [[Diantha]]'s Mega {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}} first appeared in ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', using its Mega Evolution powers to break free from {{TRT}}'s binds.
* {{an|Korrina}} has a {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} that can Mega Evolve, and so does her grandfather [[Gurkinn]], as shown in ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]''. In ''[[XY043|Origins of Mega Evolution!]]'', it was shown in a flashback how one of Gurkinn's ancestors discovered a [[Key Stone]], while his Lucario discovered a [[Lucarionite]], leading to the first known Mega Evolution.
* In ''[[XY033|Calling from Beyond the Aura!]]'', Korrina told Ash and his friends about a Trainer she had once met who had used a Mega Ampharos.
* A Trainer named [[Mabel]] and her Mega {{p|Mawile}} appeared in ''[[XY034|The Bonds of Mega Evolution!]]''.
* {{an|Diancie}} Mega Evolved in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'' in order to protect the [[Allearth Forest]] from {{OBP|Yveltal|M17}} and restore the [[Diamond Domain]] by creating a new Heart Diamond. At the end of the movie, it was shown that a diamond Diancie had created and given to {{an|Bonnie}} earlier caused it to Mega Evolve, acting as a Key Stone.
* During the intro of ''Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction'', [[Wikstrom]] is seen Mega Evolving his {{p|Scizor}} in a battle against Diantha and her Mega Gardevoir.
* {{an|Steven Stone}}'s {{Shiny}} Mega {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} appeared in ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', as well as Mega {{p|Rayquaza}}. Both reappeared in ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]''.
** The intro of the aforementioned special episode also featured all [[#Introduced in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|newly revealed Mega Evolutions]].
* A Mega {{p|Sableye}} appeared in ''[[XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!]]'' as part of ''[[Mega Evolution Pokédex Short|Mairin's Mega Evolution Journal]]''.
* At the end of ''Mega Evolution Special III'', Alain was seen battling a Trainer with a Mega {{p|Tyranitar}}.
* [[Professor Sycamore's Garchomp]] achieved Mega Evolution for the first time and Mega Evolved into a Mega Garchomp in ''[[XY068|Garchomp's Mega Bond!]]''.
* The {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, and {{Shiny}} Rayquaza that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'' all Mega Evolved during the movie. Much like the Mewtwo from [[M16|the sixteenth movie]], they were able to Mega Evolve without a Key Stone or their respective Mega Stones.
* In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', Alain battled ten Mega-Evolved Pokémon and their Trainers in a row, including Mega {{p|Venusaur}}, Mega {{p|Alakazam}}, Mega {{p|Heracross}}, Mega Scizor, Mega Ampharos, Mega {{p|Aggron}}, and Mega {{p|Pinsir}}. The final Trainer of the row was the [[Elite Four]] member [[Malva]], who used a Mega {{p|Houndoom}}. At the end of the episode, Alain was also seen battling a Trainer with a Mega {{p|Banette}}.
* A Mega {{TP|Nurse Joy|Audino}} appeared in ''[[XY096|A Giga Battle with Mega Results!]]'', under the ownership of a [[Nurse Joy]].
* In ''[[XY122|A Real Icebreaker!]]'', [[Wulfric]] Mega Evolved his {{p|Abomasnow}} into Mega Abomasnow to fight against [[Ash's Greninja]] during their [[Gym]] battle.
* A Mega Alakazam, Mega {{p|Glalie}}, Mega {{p|Pidgeot}}, Mega {{p|Steelix}}, Shiny Mega {{p|Gengar}}, Shiny Mega Gardevoir, and several other Mega-Evolved Pokémon appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''. With the exception of [[Kimia]]'s Shiny Mega Gardevoir, they were forcibly Mega Evolved by a special device known as Mega Wave, which was being used by [[Alva]] and his minions [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]]. A Mega Wave evolved Mega {{p|Heracross}} and Mega {{p|Pinsir}} were also loaned to {{TRT}}.
* A Mega {{TP|Trevor|Charizard}} Y owned by {{an|Trevor}} appeared in ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'' during his [[Lumiose Conference]] battle against Alain.
* A Mega {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} owned by [[Sawyer]] appeared in ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'' during his quarterfinal battle in [[Lumiose Conference]] against {{an|Tierno}}.
* [[Lysandre]]'s {{Shiny}} Mega {{p|Gyarados}} debuted in ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]'', where it battled {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} and Alain's Charizard. It managed to knock out four of Ash's Pokémon, but was finally defeated in ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]''.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
* A Mega Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM033|Big Sky, Small Fry!]]'', where {{an|Lana}} joked about being able to catch one at [[Brooklet Hill]].
* [[Brock's Steelix]] and [[Misty's Gyarados]] Mega Evolved into Mega {{p|Steelix}} and Mega {{p|Gyarados}} in ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', while battling [[Kiawe's Turtonator]] and [[Ash's Pikachu]], respectively.
* [[Gozu]]'s {{p|Aggron}} Mega Evolved into Mega Aggron in ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]'' to battle {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s {{p|Braviary}} and {{an|Faba}}'s {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Hypno}}.
* [[Ilima]]'s {{p|Kangaskhan}} Mega Evolved into Mega Kangaskhan in ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]'' to battle [[Guzma]]'s {{p|Scizor}}.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
* In ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]'', [[Gurkinn]] Mega Evolved his Alakazam to battle Ash and his {{AP|Lucario}} as a test to get a [[Lucarionite]].
* In ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]'', Ash Mega Evolved his {{AP|Lucario}} for the first time.
* In ''[[JN104|Taking Two For The Team!]]'', [[Drasna]] Mega Evolved her {{p|Altaria}} during her [[World Coronation Series]] battle against {{Ash}}.
* In ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]'', [[Lisia]] Mega Evolved her Altaria, Ali, during the [[Lilycove City]] [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular]].
* In ''[[JN117|The Fiery Road to Mastership!]]'', {{an|Cynthia}} Mega Evolved her {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} during the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] in a battle against [[Iris's Haxorus]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Mega Venusaur anime.png|A [[Pokémon Trainer|trainer]]'s Mega {{p|Venusaur}}
File:Alain Mega Charizard X.png|[[Alain]]'s Mega {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} X
File:Trevor Mega Charizard Y.png|[[Trevor]]'s Mega {{TP|Trevor|Charizard}} Y
File:Siebold Mega Blastoise.png|[[Siebold]]'s Mega {{p|Blastoise}}
File:M19 Mega Beedrill.png|[[Alva]]'s Mega {{p|Beedrill}}
File:M19 Mega Pidgeot.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Pidgeot}}
File:Gurkinn Mega Alakazam.png|[[Gurkinn]]'s Mega {{p|Alakazam}}
File:Mega Evolution Pokédex Slowbro.png|A Mega {{p|Slowbro}}
File:Mega Gengar anime.png|A Mega {{p|Gengar}}
File:Alva Mega Gengar.png|Alva's {{Shiny}} Mega Gengar
File:Ilima Mega Kangaskhan.png|[[Ilima]]'s Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}
File:Mega Pinsir anime.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Pinsir}}
File:Misty Mega Gyarados.png|{{an|Misty}}'s Mega {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}}
File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados.png|[[Lysandre]]'s Shiny Mega {{p|Gyarados}}
File:Mega Heracross Mega Aerodactyl anime.png|A Mega {{p|Aerodactyl}}
File:Mega Mewtwo X anime.png|A Mega {{p|Mewtwo}} X
File:Mega Mewtwo Y anime.png|A Mega {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} Y
File:Mega Ampharos anime.png|A trainer's Mega {{p|Ampharos}}
File:Brock Mega Steelix.png|{{an|Brock}}'s Mega {{TP|Brock|Steelix}}
File:Wikstrom Mega Scizor.png|[[Wikstrom]]'s Mega {{p|Scizor}}
File:M19 Mega Heracross.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Heracross}}
File:Malva Mega Houndoom.png|[[Malva]]'s Mega {{p|Houndoom}}
File:Mega Tyranitar anime.png|A Mega {{p|Tyranitar}}
File:Sawyer Mega Sceptile.png|[[Sawyer]]'s Mega {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}}
File:Blaziken Mask Mega Blaziken.png|[[Blaziken Mask]]'s Mega {{p|Blaziken}}
File:Mega Evolution Pokédex Swampert.png|A Mega {{p|Swampert}}
File:Diantha Mega Gardevoir.png|[[Diantha]]'s Mega {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}
File:Kimia Mega Gardevoir.png|[[Kimia]]'s Shiny Mega {{p|Gardevoir}}
File:Mega Sableye anime.png|A Mega {{p|Sableye}}
File:Mabel Mega Mawile.png|[[Mabel]]'s Mega {{p|Mawile}}
File:Gozu Mega Aggron.png|[[Gozu]]'s Mega {{p|Aggron}}
File:Mega Medicham anime.png|A Mega {{P|Medicham}}
File:M19 Mega Manectric.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Manectric}}
File:M19 Mega Sharpedo.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Sharpedo}}
File:M19 Mega Camerupt.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Camerupt}}
File:Drasna Mega Altaria.png|[[Drasna]]'s Mega {{p|Altaria}}
File:Mega Banette anime.png|A trainer's Mega {{p|Banette}}
File:Astrid Mega Absol.png|[[Astrid]]'s Mega {{p|Absol}}
File:M19 Mega Glalie.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Glalie}}
File:Mega Evolution Pokédex Salamence.png|A Mega {{p|Salamence}}
File:Mega Evolution Pokédex Metagross.png|A Mega {{p|Metagross}}
File:Steven Shiny Mega Metagross.png|[[Steven]]'s Shiny Mega {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}
File:Hoopa Mega Latios.png|A Mega {{p|Latios}}
File:Hoopa Mega Latias.png|A Mega {{p|Latias}}
File:Mega Rayquaza anime.png|A Mega {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)|Rayquaza}}
File:Hoopa Mega Rayquaza.png|Shiny Mega {{p|Rayquaza}}
File:Mega Salamence Mega Lopunny anime.png|A Mega {{p|Lopunny}}
File:Cynthia Mega Garchomp.png|[[Cynthia]]'s Mega {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}
File:Ash Mega Lucario.png|[[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]'s Mega {{TP|Ash|Lucario}}
File:Wulfric Mega Abomasnow.png|[[Wulfric]]'s Mega {{p|Abomasnow}}
File:Mega Evolution Pokédex Gallade.png|A Mega {{p|Gallade}}
File:Nurse Joy Mega Audino.png|[[Nurse Joy]]'s Mega {{TP|Nurse Joy|Audino}}
File:Mega Diancie M17.png|A Mega {{an|Diancie}}
</gallery>

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Mega Charizard X PO.png|thumb|250px|[[Red (Origins)|Red]]'s Mega {{TP|Red|Charizard}} X in Pokémon Origins]]
{{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s {{TP|Red|Charizard}} was shown Mega Evolving into Mega Charizard X in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'' during Red's battle against {{p|Mewtwo}}, thanks to the Charizardite X and Key Stone given to him by [[Mr. Fuji]] in [[PO02|an earlier episode]]. This situation was the first public appearance of Mega Charizard X and served as its official reveal.

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
All of the Mega Evolutions debuting in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} were showcased in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Mega Beedrill ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Beedrill}}
File:Mega Pidgeot ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Pidgeot}}
File:Mega Slowbro ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Slowbro}}
File:Mega Steelix ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Steelix}}
File:Mega Sceptile ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Sceptile}}
File:Mega Swampert ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Swampert}}
File:Mega Sableye ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Sableye}}
File:Mega Sharpedo ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Sharpedo}}
File:Mega Camerupt ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Camerupt}}
File:Mega Altaria ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Altaria}}
File:Mega Glalie ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Glalie}}
File:Mega Salamence ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Salamence}}
File:Steven Mega Metagross ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Metagross}}
File:Mega Latias ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Latias}}
File:Mega Latios ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Latios}}
File:Mega Lopunny ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Lopunny}}
File:Mega Gallade ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Gallade}}
File:Mega Audino ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Audino}}
File:Mega Diancie ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Diancie}}
</gallery>

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Mega Rayquaza PG.png|thumb|250px|Mega Rayquaza in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} appeared in ''[[PG09|The Scoop]]'', under the ownership of [[Player character|a Trainer]], who used it to destroy [[Grand Meteor Delta|a giant meteor]]. Afterwards, it battled against a {{p|Deoxys}} that had emerged from the destroyed meteor.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Mega {{p|Gyarados}} appeared in ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', under the ownership of [[Lysandre]]. He used it to battle {{ga|Calem}}'s {{p|Xerneas}}, but was quickly defeated.

A Mega {{p|Swampert}} and a Mega {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}} appeared in ''[[PE06|The Wish]]'', belonging to {{ga|May}} and [[Zinnia]], respectively. In the same episode, May Mega Evolved {{p|Rayquaza}} after catching it.

In ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', {{ga|Green}} used a Mega {{p|Blastoise}} against {{ga|Elaine}}'s {{p|Mewtwo}}. Despite its best efforts, Blastoise was no match for the {{pkmn|category|Genetic Pokémon}}'s power.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Green Mega Blastoise Evolutions.png|{{ga|Green}}'s Mega {{p|Blastoise}}
File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados Evolutions.png|[[Lysandre]]'s Mega {{p|Gyarados}}
File:May Mega Swampert Evolutions.png|{{ga|May}}'s Mega {{p|Swampert}}
File:Zinnia Mega Salamence Evolutions.png|[[Zinnia]]'s Mega {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}}
File:May Mega Rayquaza Evolutions.png|{{ga|May}}'s Mega {{p|Rayquaza}}
</gallery>

==In the manga==
[[File:X full Mega Evolution Adventures.png|250px|thumb|X's team achieving multiple Mega Evolutions at once in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
At first, Mega Evolution was portrayed as a relatively unknown phenomenon, known only to [[Gurkinn]] and his Successors. Since then, it became apparent that [[Team Flare]] were also after the power of Mega Evolution, with one member even compiling a list of [[Mega Stones]] that they discovered. Simultaneous Mega Evolutions can also be accomplished by a Trainer, as long as they have a Key Stone for each Pokémon they are Mega Evolving. However, doing so will cause severe mental stress on the Trainer, and they will be unable to focus on anything other than a single target until the Mega Evolution is undone.
*When [[Team Flare]] members [[Aliana]] and [[Mable]] arrived in [[Vaniville Town]] in order to steal {{adv|X}}'s [[Mega Ring]], the commotion caused X's baby {{p|Kangaskhan}}, [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Li'l Kanga]], to react with X's Mega Ring and Mega Evolve into Mega Kangaskhan, easily defeating Aliana's {{p|Pyroar}} and Mable's {{p|Houndoom}}.
*When X and his friends were attacked by Team Flare in [[Santalune City]], [[Korrina]] arrived and Mega Evolved her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} into Mega Lucario to assist them.
*In [[Lysandre Café]], [[Diantha]] had her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}} Mega Evolve into Mega Gardevoir to make Lysandre back off from attacking {{adv|Trevor}}, {{adv|Shauna}}, and {{adv|Tierno}}.
*The Mega Evolutions of {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Ampharos}}, {{p|Mawile}} and {{p|Garchomp}} made cameos when Gurkinn explained Mega Evolution to [[Emma|Essentia]] during her raid on the [[Tower of Mastery]]. In the subsequent chapter, Gurkinn Mega Evolved his {{p|Heracross}}.
*During Korrina's succession ceremony, [[Gurkinn's students|three Successors]] demonstrated Mega Evolution to her by Mega Evolving their {{p|Medicham}}, {{p|Scizor}} and {{p|Alakazam}} respectively.
*While visiting [[Lumiose City]], X met an {{p|Electrike}}, which led him to a [[Manectite]], evolving into {{p|Manectric}} in the process. Later, Manectric joins X's team, Mega Evolving into Mega Manectric while facing a {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}.
*During a battle against [[Team Flare]], Gurkinn's {{p|Gengar}} protected X from [[Celosia]]'s {{p|Aegislash}}. It helped battle against Team Flare to stop them from capturing {{p|Xerneas}} while in tree form. It was later given it to X, at which point he nicknamed it Garma. Garma has a Gengarite, which allows X to Mega Evolve it into Mega Gengar.
*While confronting Essentia, X's Rute and Y's Solsol are given their respective Mega Stones, allowing them to Mega Evolve into Mega Pinsir and Mega Absol respectively.
*Both X's [[Salamè]] and [[Blue's Charizard]] Mega Evolved into Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y respectively, after defeating [[Xerosic]]'s Pokémon.
*After reuniting with [[Blaine]], {{adv|Mewtwo}} gained the ability to Mega Evolve into both Mega Mewtwo X and Y. Due to their bond, Mewtwo is able to Mega Evolve more than once per battle.
*[[Gurkinn's students]] Mega Evolved their {{p|Houndoom}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Banette}}, and {{p|Abomasnow}} for Trevor to study.

===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
The role of Mega Evolution was diminished but its accessibility continued to be confined to a selected number of Trainers.
*In ''[[PS597|Latias Flies]]'', {{adv|Ruby}}, {{adv|Sapphire}}, and {{adv|Emerald}} were shown learning how to Mega Evolve their Pokémon from [[Ultima]]. Sapphire and Emerald were seen mastering it in ''[[PS599|Salamence Evolves]]'', where they Mega Evolved their respective first partner Pokémon, [[Chic|Blaziken]] and {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}}.
*In ''[[PS598|Claydol Unleashes]]'', Ruby was able to successfully Mega Evolve Latios into Mega Latios, allowing them to [[soaring in the sky|soar into the sky]]. He soon arrived at the [[Sky Pillar]], where he met and battled [[Zinnia]], who used her Mega {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}} against Mega Latios.
*In ''[[PS602|Hoopa Distorts]]'', {{Steven}} Mega Evolved his {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} into Mega Metagross with his Mega Stickpin.
*In ''[[PS603|Slowbro Has an Idea]]'', [[Jinga]] of the [[Draconid people]] Mega Evolved his Slowbro into Mega Slowbro in his battle against Ruby.
*In ''[[PS604|Goodra Spits]]'', Ruby Mega Evolved [[Mumu]] into Mega Swampert.
*In ''[[PS607|Blastoise Transforms]]'', [[Maxie]] and [[Archie]] used their Mega Glasses and Mega Anchor to Mega Evolve their Camerupt and Sharpedo into Mega {{p|Camerupt}} and Mega {{p|Sharpedo}} respectively. In retaliation, {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Green}} Mega Evolved [[Saur]] and [[Blasty]] into Mega {{p|Venusaur}} and Mega {{p|Blastoise}} respectively to battle them.
*In [[PS611]], footage of Rayquaza Mega Evolving was seen.
*In [[PS616]], {{adv|Giovanni}} Mega Evolved his {{TP|Giovanni|Beedrill}} as part of his explanation that the meteoroid headed for Hoenn may be housing a Pokémon inside of it, since Mega Evolution is only supposed to work within a battle. Later, Sapphire and Ruby Mega Evolved [[Kirly]] and [[Rara]] into Mega Gallade and Mega Gardevoir respectively during a brief battle against each other.
*In ''[[PAORAS21|Omega Alpha Adventure 21]]'', Ruby and Sapphire Mega Evolved {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|Rayquaza}} in order to have it destroy [[Grand Meteor Delta]]. Later, Ruby Mega Evolved {{p|Diancie}} for a Pokémon Contest Spectacular Performance.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Saur Mega Venusaur.png|{{Adv|Red}}'s Mega [[Saur|Venusaur]]
File:X Salame Mega Charizard X.png|{{Adv|X}}'s Mega [[Salamè|Charizard]] X
File:Blue Mega Charizard Y.png|{{Adv|Blue}}'s Mega {{TP|Blue|Charizard}} Y
File:Blasty Mega Blastoise.png|{{Adv|Green}}'s Mega [[Blasty|Blastoise]]
File:Giovanni Mega Beedrill Adventures.png|{{Adv|Giovanni}}'s Mega {{TP|Giovanni|Beedrill}}
File:Ile Mega Alakazam Adventures.png|[[Gurkinn's students|Ile]]'s Mega {{p|Alakazam}}
File:Jinga Mega Slowbro.png|[[Jinga]]'s Mega {{p|Slowbro}}
File:X Garma Mega Gengar.png|X's Mega {{p|Gengar}}
File:X Li'l Kanga Mega Kangaskhan.png|X's Mega [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Kangaskhan]]
File:X Rute Mega Pinsir.png|X's Mega {{p|Pinsir}}
File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados Adventures.png|[[Lysandre]]'s Mega {{p|Gyarados}}
File:Mega Aerodactyl Adventures.png|A Mega {{p|Aerodactyl}}
File:Mega Mewtwo X Adventures.png|Mega {{Adv|Mewtwo}} X
File:Mega Mewtwo Y Adventures.png|Mega Mewtwo Y
File:Mega Ampharos Adventures.png|A Mega {{p|Ampharos}}
File:Or Mega Scizor Adventures.png|[[Gurkinn's students|Or]]'s Mega Scizor
File:Gurkinn Mega Heracross Adventures.png|[[Gurkinn]]'s Mega {{p|Heracross}}
File:Gurkinn student Mega Houndoom Adventures.png|Gurkinn's student's Mega {{p|Houndoom}}
File:Gurkinn student Mega Tyranitar Adventures.png|Gurkinn's student's Mega {{p|Tyranitar}}
File:Emerald Mega Sceptile.png|{{Adv|Emerald}}'s Mega {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}}
File:Chic Mega Blaziken.png|{{Adv|Sapphire}}'s Mega [[Chic|Blaziken]]
File:Mumu Mega Swampert.png|{{Adv|Ruby}}'s Mega [[Mumu|Swampert]]
File:Ruby Rara Mega Gardevoir.png|Ruby's Mega [[Rara|Gardevoir]]
File:Gurkinn student Mega Mawile Adventures.png|Gurkinn's student's Mega {{p|Mawile}}
File:Mega Aggron Adventures.png|A Mega {{p|Aggron}}
File:Peche Mega Medicham Adventures.png|[[Gurkinn's students|Peche]]'s Mega {{p|Medicham}}
File:X Elec Mega Manectric.png|X's Mega [[Élec|Manectric]]
File:Archie Mega Sharpedo Adventures.png|[[Archie]]'s Mega {{p|Sharpedo}}
File:Maxie Mega Camerupt Adventures.png|[[Maxie]]'s Mega {{p|Camerupt}}
File:Gurkinn student Mega Banette Adventures.png|Gurkinn student's Mega {{p|Banette}}
File:Y Solsol Mega Absol.png|{{Adv|Y}}'s Mega [[Absol]]
File:Zinnia Mega Salamence Adventures.png|[[Zinnia]]'s Mega {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}}
File:Steven Mega Metagross Adventures.png|[[Steven]]'s Mega {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}
File:Mega Latios Adventures.png|A Mega [[Eon duo (Adventures)#Latios|Latios]]
File:Mega Rayquaza Adventures.png|Mega [[Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)#Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]
File:Mega Garchomp Adventures.png|A Mega Garchomp
File:Korrina Mega Lucario Adventures.png|[[Korrina]]'s Mega {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}
File:Gurkinn student Mega Abomasnow Adventures.png|Gurkinn student's Mega {{p|Abomasnow}}
File:Sapphire Kiruru Mega Gallade.png|Sapphire's Mega {{p|Gallade}}
File:Mega Diancie Adventures.png|A Mega {{p|Diancie}}
</gallery>

[[File:Akira Mega Charizard X LDK.png|150px|thumb|left|Mega Charizard X in [[Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King]]]]
[[File:Korrina Mega Lucario JNM.png|100px|thumb|Mega Lucario in [[Pokémon Journeys: The Series (manga)|Pokémon Journeys: The Series manga]]]]

===Movie adaptations===
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===Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!===
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===Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King===
In [[Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King]], several main characters' Pokémon are capable of Mega Evolution, including {{OBP|Akira|LDK}}'s {{p|Charizard}}, {{OBP|Koji|LDK}}'s {{p|Garchomp}}, and [[Taichi]]'s {{p|Ampharos}}.

===Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom===
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===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
During a flashback in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]'', it was revealed that Ash fought {{an|Korrina}}'s Mega {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} in a [[World Coronation Series]] battle.

==In the TCG==
Mega Evolution is mainly featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] as {{TCG|Pokémon-EX|Mega Evolution Pokémon}}. Their names have {{Mega}} as a prefix and {{EX}} as a suffix. They additionally have a distinct stage of "MEGA". Naturally, these are also {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}}. They were added as a new mechanic to the game in the {{TCG|XY}} set as an evolution of Pokémon-EX cards. Mega Evolving a Pokémon immediately ends a player's turn, unless that Pokémon has its specific Spirit Link [[Trainer card (TCG)#Pokémon Tool|Pokémon Tool]] attached to it.

[[Atsushi Nagashima]], the game director for the TCG, has stated that Mega Evolution is exclusive to Pokémon-EX because it would be impractical to evolve a single Pokémon three times during a game, and implementing Mega Evolution in that manner would constrain deck-building.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-pokemon-cards-are-made/1100-6459450/ How Pokemon Cards Are Made | GameSpot]</ref> The team had considered restricting players to one Mega-Evolved Pokémon per deck, but rejected this idea, as they wanted to enable players to build decks based around Mega Evolution.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140101195743/https://www.pokemon-card.com/blog/2013/12/000367.html クリエイター ～ゲームディレクター長島敦スペシャル対談～ | pokemon-card.com,] archived January 1st, 2014</ref>

In [[Unified Minds]] and [[Cosmic Eclipse]], two {{TCG|TAG TEAM}} [[Pokémon-GX]] were printed that feature Mega Evolved Pokémon as one of the two members of the tag team. These cards have no special mechanics outside of those which are part of the TAG TEAM mechanics.

The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Mega Evolved Pokémon in the Trading Card Game.

{{cardlist/header|Mega Evolution Pokémon|Rainbow|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Venusaur-EX (XY 2)|Venusaur]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|modified=yes|enset=XY|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=2/146|jpset=Collection X|jprarity=RR|jpnum=002/060|enset2=Evolutions|enrarity2=Rare Holo ex|ennum2=2/108|jpset2=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity2=RR|jpnum2=002/087|enset3=Evolutions|enrarity3=Rare Ultra|ennum3=100/108|jpset3=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity3=SR|jpnum3=089/087}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Blastoise-EX (XY 30)|Blastoise]]{{EX}}|type=Water|modified=yes|enset=XY|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=30/146|jpset=Collection Y|jprarity=RR|jpnum=015/060|enset2=Evolutions|enrarity2=Rare Holo ex|ennum2=22/108|jpset2=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity2=RR|jpnum2=022/087|enset3=Evolutions|enrarity3=Rare Ultra|ennum3=102/108|jpset3=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity3=SR|jpnum3=093/087}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Charizard-EX (Flashfire 13)|Charizard]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|modified=yes|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=13/106|enset2=Flashfire|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=107/106|jpset=M Charizard-EX Mega Battle Deck|jpnum=002/021|jpset2=Wild Blaze|jprarity2=UR|jpnum2=088/080|enset3=Evolutions|enrarity3=Rare Holo ex|ennum3=13/108|jpset3=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity3=RR|jpnum3=013/087|enset4=Evolutions|enrarity4=Rare Ultra|ennum4=101/108|jpset4=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity4=SR|jpnum4=091/087}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Charizard-EX (Flashfire 69)|Charizard]]{{EX}}|type=Dragon|modified=yes|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=69/106|enset2=Flashfire|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=108/106|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=RR|jpnum=055/080|jpset2=Wild Blaze|jprarity2=UR|jpnum2=089/080}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Kangaskhan-EX (Flashfire 79)|Kangaskhan]]{{EX}}|type=Colorless|modified=yes|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=79/106|enset2=Flashfire|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=109/106|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=RR|jpnum=065/080|jpset2=Wild Blaze|jprarity2=UR|jpnum2=090/080|jpset3=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum3=094/131}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Heracross-EX (Furious Fists 5)|Heracross]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|modified=yes|enset=Furious Fists|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=5/111|enset2=Furious Fists|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=112/111|jpset=Rising Fist|jprarity=RR|jpnum=005/096|jpset2=Rising Fist|jprarity2=UR|jpnum2=104/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Lucario-EX (Furious Fists 55)|Lucario]]{{EX}}|type=Fighting|modified=yes|enset=Furious Fists|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=55/111|enset2=Furious Fists|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=113/111|jpset=Rising Fist|jprarity=RR|jpnum=053/096|jpset2=Rising Fist|jprarity2=UR|jpnum2=105/096|jpset3=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum3=075/131|jpset4=The Best of XY|jpnum4=063/171|enset5=Miscellaneous Promotional cards|ennum5=55a/111|jpset5=The Best of XY|jpnum5=176/171}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Manectric-EX (Phantom Forces 24)|Manectric]]{{EX}}|type=Lightning|modified=yes|enset=Phantom Forces|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=24/119|enset2=Phantom Forces|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=120/119|jpset=Phantom Gate|jprarity=RR|jpnum=024/088|jpset2=Phantom Gate|jprarity2=UR|jpnum2=096/088|jpset3=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum3=043/131|jpset4=The Best of XY|jpnum4=035/171|enset5=Miscellaneous Promotional cards|ennum5=24a/119|jpset5=The Best of XY|jpnum5=174/171}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gengar-EX (Phantom Forces 35)|Gengar]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|modified=yes|enset=Phantom Forces|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=35/119|enset2=Phantom Forces|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=121/119|jpset=Phantom Gate|jprarity=RR|jpnum=034/088|jpset2=Phantom Gate|jprarity2=UR|jpnum2=097/088|jpset3=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum3=049/131}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gengar-EX (XY Promo 166)|Gengar]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|modified=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY166|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=079/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Metagross-EX (XY Promo 35)|Metagross]]{{EX}}|type=Metal|modified=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY35|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=102/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Diancie-EX (XY Promo 44)|Diancie]]{{EX}}|type=Fairy|modified=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY44|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=093/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Aggron-EX (Primal Clash 94)|Aggron]]{{EX}}|type=Metal|modified=yes|enset=Primal Clash|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=94/160|enset2=Primal Clash|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=154/160|jpset=Gaia Volcano|jprarity=RR|jpnum=046/070|jpset2=Gaia Volcano|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=076/070}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gardevoir-EX (Primal Clash 106)|Gardevoir]]{{EX}}|type=Fairy|modified=yes|enset=Primal Clash|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=106/160|enset2=Primal Clash|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=156/160|enset3=Generations|enrarity3=Rare Ultra|ennum3=RC31/RC32|jpset=Tidal Storm|jprarity=RR|jpnum=051/070|jpset2=Tidal Storm|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=076/070|jpset3=PokéKyun Collection|jprarity3=RR|jpnum3=020/032}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gallade-EX (Roaring Skies 35)|Gallade]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|modified=yes|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=35/108|enset2=Roaring Skies|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=100/108|jpset=Emerald Break|jprarity=RR|jpnum=031/078|jpset2=Emerald Break|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=081/078}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Latios-EX (Roaring Skies 59)|Latios]]{{EX}}|type=Dragon|modified=yes|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=59/108|enset2=Roaring Skies|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=102/108|jpset=Emerald Break|jprarity=RR|jpnum=049/078|jpset2=Emerald Break|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=083/078}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Rayquaza-EX (Roaring Skies 61)|Rayquaza]]{{EX}}|type=Dragon|modified=yes|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=61/108|jpset=M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck|jpnum=006/018}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Rayquaza-EX (Roaring Skies 76)|Rayquaza]]{{EX}}|type=Colorless|modified=yes|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=76/108|enset2=Roaring Skies|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=105/108|jpset=Emerald Break|jprarity=RR|jpnum=062/078|jpset2=Emerald Break|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=086/078|jpset3=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum3=097/131|jpset4=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum4=272/XY-P|jpset5=The Best of XY|jpnum5=105/171}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Absol-EX (XY Promo 63)|Absol]]{{EX}}|type=Darkness|modified=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY63|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Blaziken-EX (XY Promo 86)|Blaziken]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|modified=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY86|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=138/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Swampert-EX (XY Promo 87)|Swampert]]{{EX}}|type=Water|modified=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY87|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Sceptile-EX (Ancient Origins 8)|Sceptile]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=8/98|enset2=Ancient Origins|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=85/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=RR|jpnum=008/081|jpset2=Bandit Ring|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=083/081|jpset3=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum3=007/131|jpset4=The Best of XY|jpnum4=007/171}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Ampharos-EX (Ancient Origins 28)|Ampharos]]{{EX}}|type=Lightning|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=28/98|enset2=Ancient Origins|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=88/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=RR|jpnum=028/081|jpset2=Bandit Ring|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=086/081}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Tyranitar-EX (Ancient Origins 43)|Tyranitar]]{{EX}}|type=Darkness|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=43/98|enset2=Ancient Origins|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=92/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=RR|jpnum=043/081|jpset2=Bandit Ring|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=090/081}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Rayquaza-EX (Ancient Origins 98)|Rayquaza]]{{EX}}|type=Colorless|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=98/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=UR|jpnum=095/081}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Houndoom-EX (BREAKthrough 22)|Houndoom]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=22/162|enset2=BREAKthrough|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=154/162|jpset=Red Flash|jprarity=RR|jpnum=010/059|jpset2=Red Flash|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=061/059}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Glalie-EX (BREAKthrough 35)|Glalie]]{{EX}}|type=Water|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=35/162|enset2=BREAKthrough|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=156/162|jpset=Blue Shock|jprarity=RR|jpnum=015/059|jpset2=Blue Shock|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=061/059}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Mewtwo-EX (BREAKthrough 63)|Mewtwo]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=63/162|enset2=BREAKthrough|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=159/162|jpset=Blue Shock|jprarity=RR|jpnum=026/059|jpset2=Blue Shock|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=063/059|jpset3=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum3=051/131}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Mewtwo-EX (BREAKthrough 64)|Mewtwo]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=64/162|enset2=BREAKthrough|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=160/162|jpset=Red Flash|jprarity=RR|jpnum=026/059|jpset2=Red Flash|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=063/059|jpset3=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum3=052/131|jpset4=The Best of XY|jpnum4=043/171}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Aerodactyl-EX (XY Promo 98)|Aerodactyl]]{{EX}}|type=Fighting|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY98|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=183/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Mawile-EX (XY Promo 104)|Mawile]]{{EX}}|type=Fairy|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY104|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=186/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gyarados-EX (BREAKpoint 27)|Gyarados]]{{EX}}|type=Water|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=27/122|enset2=BREAKpoint|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=115/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=RR|jpnum=019/080|jpset2=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=082/080}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Scizor-EX (BREAKpoint 77)|Scizor]]{{EX}}|type=Metal|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=77/122|enset2=BREAKpoint|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=120/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=RR|jpnum=058/080|jpset2=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=087/080}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Venusaur-EX (Generations 2)|Venusaur]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|enset=Generations|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=2/83|jpset=BREAK Starter Pack|jpnum=002/072}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Charizard-EX (Generations 12)|Charizard]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|enset=Generations|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=12/83|jpset=BREAK Starter Pack|jpnum=011/072}}
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==Trivia==
* According to [[Ken Sugimori]] in his interview in the Nintendo Dream magazine, {{p|Flygon}} was intended to get a Mega Evolution in [[Pokémon X and Y]], but the [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Pokémon designs|idea was later dropped]] due to him experiencing an artist's block.<ref>[https://www.pokebeach.com/2015/04/mega-flygon-excluded-from-xyoras-because-of-artists-block Mega Flygon Excluded from XY/ORAS Because of Artist's Block, PokeBeach,] translation of Nintendo Dream interview scan</ref>
* There is at least one Mega Evolved {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of every [[type]]: {{t|Psychic}} has the most (with ten), while both {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Electric}} have the fewest (with two each).
** Electric is the only type for which no new Mega Evolution was introduced in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]].
* {{p|Gardevoir}} and {{p|Gallade}} are the only Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution that are in the same evolutionary line.
** Gallade is the only Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution that [[Evolution|evolves]] from exposure to an [[Evolution stone]].
* Only Pokémon which cannot evolve further are capable of Mega Evolution.
** {{p|Aerodactyl}} is the only [[Fossil|Fossil Pokémon]] capable of Mega Evolution.
** {{p|Audino}} is the only Pokémon from [[Generation V]] capable of Mega Evolution.
** {{p|Diancie}} is the only Pokémon from [[Generation VI]] and [[Mythical Pokémon]] capable of Mega Evolution.
*No Mega Evolved Pokémon receives an increase to its HP stat.
**{{p|Garchomp|Mega Garchomp}} has the highest base HP stat of any Mega Evolved Pokémon, at 108.
*{{p|Aggron|Mega Aggron}} and {{p|Steelix|Mega Steelix}} are tied with {{p|Shuckle}} as having the highest base Defense stat of all Pokémon, at 230.
*{{p|Latias|Mega Latias}} has the highest base Special Defense stat of any Mega Evolved Pokémon, at 150.
*{{p|Alakazam|Mega Alakazam}} and {{p|Aerodactyl|Mega Aerodactyl}} are tied as having the highest base Speed stat of any Mega Evolved Pokémon, at 150.
* With {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 780|base stat totals of 780}}, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Mega Rayquaza have the highest base stat totals of any obtainable Pokémon. Eternamax {{p|Eternatus}} has the highest base stat total of all Pokémon at 1125, but cannot be used by the player.
** In addition, Mega Mewtwo Y has the highest base Special Attack of all Pokémon at 194, and Mega Mewtwo X has the highest base Attack of all Pokémon at 190. Mega Mewtwo X also has the highest base stat increase of all Mega Evolutions, its Attack stat being boosted by 80 upon the process.
*{{p|Sableye}} and {{p|Mawile}} have the lowest base stats totals of any Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution, at 380.
*Several Mega Evolution Pokémon reduce some of their base stats to increase others, those being:
**{{p|Beedrill|Mega Beedrill}}: 45 → 15 Special Attack
**{{p|Mewtwo|Mega Mewtwo Y}}: 90 → 70 Defense
**{{p|Ampharos|Mega Ampharos}}: 55 → 45 Speed
**{{p|Heracross|Mega Heracross}}: 85 → 75 Speed
**{{p|Sableye|Mega Sableye}}: 50 → 20 Speed
**{{p|Camerupt|Mega Camerupt}}: 40 → 20 Speed
**{{p|Garchomp|Mega Garchomp}}: 102 → 92 Speed
**{{p|Abomasnow|Mega Abomasnow}}: 60 → 30 Speed
**{{p|Diancie|Mega Diancie}}: 150 → 110 Defense & 150 → 110 Special Defense
* {{p|Aggron}} is the only dual-type Pokémon to become single-type upon Mega Evolving, going from {{2t|Steel|Rock}}-type to pure {{type|Steel}}.
* The only Pokémon with multiple Mega Evolutions are {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}, which have two each and were introduced in [[Generation I]]. In both cases, the first ones to be revealed were the Y versions.
** In addition, both of their Y Mega Evolutions kept their original type(s), while both of their X Mega Evolutions changed or added their secondary type.
** Also, in both cases, the X Mega Evolution is more physically-oriented (with a higher Attack and/or Defense), while the Y Mega Evolution is more specially-oriented (with a higher Special Attack and/or Special Defense).
* Rayquaza is the only Pokémon that does not require a [[Mega Stone]] to Mega Evolve in the core series games, instead being required to know {{m|Dragon Ascent}}.
** This makes Rayquaza the only Pokémon that can have a different held item while Mega Evolved, since Mega Stones cannot be taken off their proper holder during battle.
** It is, furthermore, the only Pokémon to lack the message "(The opposing) <Pokémon>'s <[[Mega Stone]]> is reacting to its [[Key Stone]]!" when it Mega Evolves, as it has the message "<player>'s fervent wish has reached Rayquaza!" instead.
** In [[Pokémon Shuffle]], Rayquaza needs the player to get the Meteorite for it to Mega Evolve.
** Although Rayquaza can learn Dragon Ascent in Generation VIII onward, it cannot Mega Evolve in those games.
* Mega {{p|Latias}} and Mega {{p|Latios}} are programmed into {{g|X and Y}}; as a result, they are not banned by the Kalos rules from battles, and their Mega Stones are not banned from trades between Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire and X or Y, despite being otherwise unavailable in those games.
* The Japanese and Korean logos for [[Pokémon X and Y]] include the Mega Evolution sigil.
* In the Pokémon X and Y demo, the message "''An immense new power has risen in Mewtwo!''" would be displayed before Mega Evolving. In the final game, the message displayed is "''<Pokémon>'s <Mega Stone> is reacting to <Trainer>'s <Key Stone item>!''" Additionally, Mega Mewtwo Y is referred to as simply Mega Mewtwo.
* Mega {{p|Altaria}} is the only Mega Evolved Pokémon with a [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|unique type combination]].
* Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}} and Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} are the only Mega Pokémon which have a [[signature Ability]].
* If not counting {{pkmn|movie}}s or the [[Mega Evolution Specials]], overall twenty-two Mega Evolutions haven't appeared in the main {{pkmn|anime}}.
<!--These are the Pokémon that have yet to introduce their Mega Evolution form in the main anime. Mega Beedrill, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Gengar, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Swampert, Mega Sableye, Mega Medicham, Mega Manectric, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Banette, Mega Glalie, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Lopunny, Mega Gallade, and Mega Diancie.-->
** Mega {{p|Steelix}}, Mega Aggron, and Mega Kangaskhan made their main series debut in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.
** Mega {{p|Venusaur}}, Mega {{p|Alakazam}}, Mega {{p|Slowbro}}, Mega {{p|Camerupt}}, and Mega Altaria, made their main series debut in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
* No Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution has an exclusive [[Z-Move]].
* Due to Mega Evolution being absent from Generation VIII onward, this have affected the status of some Abilities:
** {{a|Delta Stream}}, {{a|Parental Bond}}, and {{a|Aerilate}} are currently unusable.
** {{a|Pixilate}} and {{a|Refrigerate}} became the current signature Ability of {{p|Sylveon}} and {{p|Amaura}} evolutionary line, respectively.
* Slowbro is the only Pokémon to have both a Mega Evolution and a [[regional form]].
* The fully-evolved [[Kanto first partner Pokémon]] and {{p|Gengar}} are the only Pokémon that can both Mega Evolve and [[Gigantamax]].
* In contrast to the other [[Paradox Pokémon]], {{p|Roaring Moon}} and {{p|Iron Valiant}} bear resemblance to Mega Evolved forms of the Pokémon they are based on rather than the basic form.
* The [[Pokédex]] description for Roaring Moon in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Violet]] makes a reference to Mega Evolution.
* The lore behind Mega Evolutions remains inconsistent in how it affects the Pokémon who undergo it. In X and Y, it was stated to be the bond between a trainer and Pokémon, and no ill effects are implied. In Sun and Moon and Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the Pokédex makes it clear that Mega Evolution is harmful; however, in Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee, the Pokédex goes back to the bond with a trainer and harmless entries.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=超級進化 / 超级进化 ''{{tt|Chāojí Jìnhuà|Super Evolution}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>超進化 / 超进化 ''{{tt|Chāo Jìnhuà|Super Evolution}}'' {{tt|*|Gen VI Media}}
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|fi=Megakehitys (anime)<br>Megaevoluutio (TCGO)
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|ko=메가진화 ''Mega Jinhwa''
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|th=วิวัฒนาการร่างเมก้า ''Wiwatthanakan Rang Mega''<br>วิวัฒนาการเมก้า ''Wiwatthanakan Mega''<br>เมก้าชินกะ ''Mega Shinka''
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==Notes==
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==See also==
* {{cat|Pokémon with Mega Evolutions}}
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

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[[zh:超级进化]]