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{{move|Key Stone}}
{{samename|item that {{p|Spiritomb}} is bound to|Odd Keystone}}
[[File:Mega Ring male.png|thumb|right|130px|The Mega Ring worn by [[Calem (game)|Calem]].]][[File:Mega Ring female.png|thumb|right|130px|The Mega Ring worn by [[Serena (game)|Serena]].]]
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A '''Mega Ring''' (Japanese: '''メガリング''' ''Mega Ring'') is a device that acts as a medium between a [[Pokémon Trainer]] and a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} holding a [[Mega Stone]] in order to make them [[Mega Evolve]]. When the Mega Ring is activated, the Pokémon's corresponding Mega Stone reacts to it, starting the process. In order for the Mega Ring to work, it must have a '''Key Stone''' (Japanese: '''キーストーン''' ''Key Stone'').
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A '''Key Stone''' (Japanese: '''キーストーン''' ''Key Stone'') is a [[Key Item]] introduced in [[Generation VI]], which is used to allow a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} holding a [[Mega Stone]] to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. Starting from [[Generation VIII]], it is unobtainable.
 
When the Key Stone is activated, the Pokémon's corresponding Mega Stone reacts to it, starting the Mega Evolution process. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s often keep their Key Stone inside a personal accessory, such as a [[Mega Ring]], [[Mega Bracelet]], [[Z-Ring]], or [[Z-Power Ring]], though there are exceptions to this.


Possession of one Mega Ring is offered to the player and each of his or her friends, who have to pick the most deserving out of their group. The selection is quickly whittled down to two people, the player and {{ga|Serena}} or {{ga|Calem}}, depending on the gender of the player. Upon defeating Serena or Calem, the player has to defeat the Shalour Gym and then go to the top of the [[Tower of Mastery]] to retrieve the ring. There, you'll find [[Korrina]] with her two [[Lucarios]] . She will give you one of them, and it will hold a [[Lucarionite]]. Then, Korrina will give you a Mega Ring, allowing you to use a [[Mega Lucario]] instantly. Afterwards, she will battle you with her own Mega Lucario.
==In the core series games==
===Player characters===
====Pokémon X and Y====
{{main|Mega Ring}}
In {{g|X and Y}}, the player characters hold their Key Stones in a [[Mega Ring]], a large black bracelet that {{ga|Calem}} and {{ga|Serena}} wear on their left wrist.
 
The possession of one Mega Ring is offered to the player and each of their friends, who have to pick the most deserving out of their group. The selection is quickly whittled down to two people: the player and {{ga|Serena}} or {{ga|Calem}} (depending on the gender of the player). Upon defeating their rival, the player must obtain the {{badge|Rumble}} at the [[Shalour Gym]] and then go to the top of the [[Tower of Mastery]] to receive the ring from [[Korrina]].


After the player has beaten their rival in [[Kiloude City]], [[Professor Sycamore]] will upgrade their Mega Ring at the [[Anistar City|Anistar Sundial]] by having the player touch the sundial. Once upgraded, the player can then find hidden Mega Stones around Kalos from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
After the player has beaten their rival in [[Kiloude City]], [[Professor Sycamore]] will upgrade their Mega Ring at the [[Anistar City|Anistar Sundial]] by having the player touch the sundial. Once upgraded, the player can then find hidden Mega Stones around Kalos from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM.


==Variations==
====Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire====
Variations of the Mega Ring are known to exists, taking on different appearances, but still serving the same purpose.
{{main|Mega Bracelet}}
* The [[player character]] uses the normal Mega Ring, which is a bracelet wrapped around their left wrist. Their [[rival]] uses the same standard Mega Ring when they are battled in [[Kiloude City]].
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the player characters hold their Key Stones in a [[Mega Bracelet]], a large white bracelet that {{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}} wear on their left wrist. {{Steven}} gives the Mega Bracelet to the player on [[Southern Island]] after {{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|OR}} or {{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|AS}}, holding its respective Mega Stone, joins the player.
* [[Korrina]] uses a '''Mega Glove''' (Japanese: '''メガグローブ''' ''Mega Glove''), which is a Key Stone embedded in her left glove.
 
* [[Lysandre]] uses a Mega Ring which takes the form of a Key Stone attached to a ring on his left hand.
The player character also wears a special Mega Bracelet during {{pkmn|Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectaculars}}, Brendan's being a '''Mega Cuff''', a black band with a circle of large, connected red diamonds affixed to it, with the Key Stone embedded in the band, while May's is a '''Mega Charm''', a chain of cream bows with the Key Stone embedded into a pink heart charm.
* [[Diantha]] uses a '''Mega Charm''' (Japanese: '''メガチャーム''' ''Mega Charm'') that takes the form of a Key Stone embedded inside her necklace.
 
{{tc|Secret Base Trainer}} avatars of player characters that have a Mega Bracelet will use it in battle if possible.
 
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
In [[Generation VII]], after becoming the {{pkmn|Champion}}, the player receives a '''Key Stone''' from [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] at [[Ancient Poni Path]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Poni Plains]]{{sup/7|USUM}} after defeating Dexio. They hold their Key Stone in their [[Z-Ring]]{{sup/7|SM}} or [[Z-Power Ring]]{{sup/7|USUM}}.
 
====Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!====
In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], the player receives a '''Key Stone''' from {{ga|Blue}} at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in [[Pallet Town]] after earning seven [[Badge]]s and meeting {{ga|Trace}} in front of the [[Viridian Gym]]. They do not hold it in any accessory and it does not show up on the player's models.
 
===Non-player characters===
Many non-player characters keep their Key Stones in special items, many of which differ from the items that the player can use.
 
====Pokémon X and Y====
* [[Korrina]] uses a '''Mega Glove''' (Japanese: '''メガグローブ''' ''Mega Glove''), which is a white glove she wears on her left hand.
* [[Lysandre]]'s '''Mega Ring''' (Japanese: '''メガリング''' ''Mega Ring'') takes the form of a silver ring that he wears on the middle finger of his left hand.
* [[Diantha]] uses a '''Mega Charm''' (Japanese: '''メガチャーム''' ''Mega Charm''), which is a gold pendant she wears on her neck.
 
====Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire====
* [[Steven Stone]] uses a '''Mega Stickpin''' (Japanese: '''メガラペルピン''' ''Mega Lapel Pin''), which is a pin he wears on the lapel of his jacket.
* [[Wally]] uses a '''Mega Pendant''' (Japanese: '''メガペンダント''' ''Mega Pendant''), which is a pendant he wears.
* [[Archie]] uses a '''Mega Anchor''' (Japanese: '''メガイカリ''' ''Mega Anchor''), which is a golden, anchor-shaped necklace he wears.
* [[Maxie]] uses '''Mega Glasses''' (Japanese: '''メガメガネ''' ''Mega Glasses''), which is a pair of glasses he wears.
* [[Lisia]] uses a '''Mega Tiara''' (Japanese: '''メガティアラ''' ''Mega Tiara''), which is a hair clip she wears.
* [[Zinnia]] uses a '''Mega Anklet''' (Japanese: '''メガアンクレット''' ''Mega Anklet''), which wraps around her right ankle.
* [[Courtney]] and [[Matt]] use Mega Rings during the [[Delta Episode]], which are not seen on their artwork.
* [[Sidney]], [[Phoebe]], [[Glacia]], and [[Drake]] use generic Key Stones after the Delta Episode, which are not seen on their artwork.
 
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
* [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] use white '''Mega Rings''' (Japanese: '''メガリング''' ''Mega Ring'') that they each wear around their left wrist.
* Some opponents at the [[Battle Tree]] and [[Battle Royal Dome]] use generic Key Stones, which do not show up on their models.
 
====Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!====
* All opponents that can Mega Evolve their Pokémon use generic Key Stones, which do not show up on their models.
 
===Appearance===
====Artwork====
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|-
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:Mega Ring female.png|x130px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background: #{{fighting color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:Korrina Mega Glove.png|x130px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:Lysandre Mega Ring.png|x130px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{kalos color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:Diantha Mega Charm.png|x130px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%; color:#FFF"
| {{color2|FFF|Calem (game)|Calem}}'s {{color2|FFF|Mega Ring}}
| {{color2|FFF|Serena (game)|Serena}}'s {{color2|FFF|Mega Ring}}
| {{color2|FFF|Korrina}}'s Mega Glove
| {{color2|FFF|Lysandre}}'s Mega Ring
| {{color2|FFF|Diantha}}'s Mega Charm
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color dark}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:Brendan Mega Bracelet.png|x130px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{sapphire color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:May Mega Bracelet.png|x130px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cool color dark}}; background: #{{cool color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:Contest Mega Bracelet male.png|x130px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cute color dark}}; background: #{{cute color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:Contest Mega Bracelet female.png|x130px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:Steven Mega Stickpin.png|x130px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%; color:#FFF"
| {{color2|FFF|Brendan (game)|Brendan}}'s {{color2|FFF|Mega Bracelet}}
| {{color2|FFF|May (game)|May}}'s {{color2|FFF|Mega Bracelet}}
| {{color2|FFF|Brendan (game)|Brendan}}'s {{color2|FFF|Mega Bracelet|Mega Cuff}}
| {{color2|FFF|May (game)|May}}'s {{color2|FFF|Mega Bracelet|Mega Charm}}
| {{color2|FFF|Steven Stone}}'s Mega Stickpin
|- style="font-size: 80%; color:#FFF"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}; background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:Wally Mega Pendant.png|x130px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:Archie Mega Anchor.png|x130px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:Maxie Mega Glasses.png|x130px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{contest color dark}}; background: #{{contest color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:Lisia Key Stone accessory.png|x130px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background: #{{dragon color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:Zinnia Mega Anklet.png|x130px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%; color:#FFF"


==Flavor Text==
| {{color2|FFF|Wally}}'s Mega Pendant
| {{color2|FFF|Archie}}'s Mega Anchor
| {{color2|FFF|Maxie}}'s Mega Glasses
| {{color2|FFF|Lisia}}'s Mega Tiara
| {{color2|FFF|Zinnia}}'s Mega Anklet
|}
 
====Sprites====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{key items color dark}}; background: #{{key items color}}"
|-
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}"| {{bag|Mega Bracelet}}
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cool color dark}}; background: #{{cool color light}}"| {{bag|Mega Cuff}}
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cute color dark}}; background: #{{cute color light}}"| {{bag|Mega Charm}}
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{alola color}}; background: #{{alola color light}}"| {{bag|Key Stone SM}}
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}"| {{bag|Key Stone}}
|- style="font-size: 80%; color:#FFF"
| {{color2|FFF|Mega Ring}}
| {{color2|FFF|Mega Bracelet}}
| {{color2|FFF|Mega Bracelet|Mega Cuff}}
| {{color2|FFF|Mega Bracelet|Mega Charm}}
| Key Stone<br>({{color2|fff|Pokémon Sun and Moon|SM}}{{color2|fff|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|USUM}})
| Key Stone<br>({{color2|fff|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|PE}})
|}
 
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head|Key items}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}|N/A|N/A}}
|}
|}
 
===Effect===
Allows the player to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] their Pokémon if they hold the appropriate [[Mega Stone]]. Each Trainer can only Mega Evolve one Pokémon per battle.
 
===Description===
;[[Mega Ring]]
{{movedesc|X}}
{{movedesc|X}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|XY}}|This ring contains and untold power that somehow enables Pokémon carrying a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|This ring contains an untold power that somehow enables Pokémon carrying a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|This ring contains an untold power that somehow enables Pokémon carrying Mega Stones to Mega Evolve in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|This ring contains an unknown power that somehow enables a Pokémon carrying a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve in battle.}}
|}
|}
 
;[[Mega Bracelet]]
{{movedesc|Omega Ruby}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|This cuff contains an untold power that somehow enables Pokémon carrying a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|This bracelet contains an unknown power that somehow enables a Pokémon carrying a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve in battle.}}
|}
|}
 
;Key Stone
{{movedesc|Sun}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|A stone of unexplained power that makes Pokémon Mega Evolve.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|A stone filled with an unexplained power. It makes Pokémon that battle with a Mega Stone Mega Evolve.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}|A stone filled with an unexplained power. It reacts to Mega Stones and makes Pokémon Mega Evolve.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}<br>{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A stone filled with an unexplained power. It makes Pokémon that battle with a Mega Stone Mega Evolve.}}
|}
|}
 
===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/keyhead|key items}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| '''[[Mega Ring]]''': [[Tower of Mastery]] (from [[Korrina]] after earning the {{badge|Rumble}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| '''[[Mega Bracelet]]''': [[Southern Island]] (from {{Steven}} after obtaining {{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|AS}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| '''Key Stone''': [[Ancient Poni Path]] (from [[Dexio]] after becoming {{pkmn|Champion}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
| '''Key Stone''': [[Poni Plains]] (from [[Dexio]] after becoming {{pkmn|Champion}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| '''Key Stone''': [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] (from {{ga|Blue}} after earning seven [[Badge]]s)
|}
|}
|}
|}{{left clear}}
 
==In the spin-off games==
{{incomplete|section|Names for the Mega Key in other languages}}
===[[Pokémon Rumble World]]===
The player obtains a '''Mega Key''' after completing the Raid of the Mighty General [[Pokémon Rumble World#Challenges|challenge]].
 
==In the anime==
===Main series===
====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====
[[File:Alain Mega Ring.png|thumb|250px|Alain showcasing his Mega Ring]]
In ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', [[Alain]] was seen wearing a [[Mega Ring]] similar to that of the protagonists of [[Pokémon X and Y]]. He uses it to Mega Evolve his {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} into Mega Charizard X. In ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', it was revealed that he received it from [[Lysandre]]. After the [[Team Flare]] crisis, Alain gave his Mega Ring to the authorities to be used as evidence and resolved find himself a new Key Stone on his own.
 
In the same episode, [[Astrid]] was shown wearing her Key Stone as an earring on her right ear, while [[Remo]] had his Key Stone embedded into the tip of the umbrella that he carries with him. [[Siebold]], a member of the Kalos [[Elite Four]], was seen wearing his Key Stone in his necktie. Astrid's Key Stone made a brief reappearance during the opening credits of ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.
 
In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', [[Diantha]] tapped into the power of her Mega Charm to Mega Evolve her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}, giving it the power to break free from {{TRT}}'s clutches. The Mega Charm has also been seen during Diantha's subsequent appearances.
 
In ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'', {{an|Korrina}} was shown wearing her Key Stone in her Mega Glove, having received it from [[Gurkinn|her grandfather]]. However, her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} lacked the Lucarionite, meaning that she wasn't able to use it yet. After obtaining a Lucarionite in ''[[XY031|The Cave of Trials!]]'', she was soon able to use her Key Stone in order to Mega Evolve her Lucario.
 
In ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]'', Gurkinn uses a Key Stone to Mega Evolve his own Lucario. Similar to Korrina, he wears it in a glove on his left hand.
 
A Key Stone possessed by [[Mabel]] appeared in ''[[XY034|The Bonds of Mega Evolution!]]''. Embedded in her walking stick, she uses it to Mega Evolve her {{p|Mawile}} into Mega Mawile.
 
In ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', a diamond Diancie had created and given to {{an|Bonnie}} earlier caused it to Mega Evolve, acting as a Key Stone. At the end of the movie, Bonnie returned the diamond to Diancie.
 
''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'' featured {{an|Steven Stone}} and his Mega Stickpin. Alain was able to recognize the Key Stone on the {{pkmn|Champion}}'s person, leading him to challenge Steven to a battle.
 
In the same episode, [[Giant Rock|a giant Key Stone]] was discovered by Steven and Alain. While Lysandre's scientists were inspecting it, {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)|Rayquaza}} appeared and used the Key Stone's power to Mega Evolve into Mega Rayquaza. Soon after, it disappeared along with the chaos created by Rayquaza's {{m|Draco Meteor}}. The stone reappeared in ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', along with Mega Rayquaza. It was eventually taken away by Lysandre's submarine to be studied at the [[Lysandre Labs]].
 
In ''[[XY068|Garchomp's Mega Bond!]]'', it was revealed that {{an|Professor Sycamore}} had found a Key Stone along with a piece of [[Garchompite]]. He uses them to Mega Evolve his {{TP|Professor Sycamore|Garchomp}}. In the same episode, it was revealed that [[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]] keeps his Key Stone embedded in his belt buckle.
 
Multiple Key Stones appeared in ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]''. A Trainer with a {{me|Venusaur}} has his Key Stone inside of a pocket watch, a {{me|Alakazam}} Trainer wears his Key Stone on his turban, [[Malva]] carries her Key Stone in a necklace, a {{me|Banette}} Trainer has his embedded on his Banette puppet, and [[Lysandre]] has his Key Stone embedded in a Mega Ring he wears on his left hand.
 
A Key Stone belonging to [[Wulfric]] appeared in ''[[XY122|A Real Icebreaker!]]''. The [[Snowbelle City]] [[Gym Leader]] keeps his Key Stone inside of the locket he wears around his neck, and uses it to Mega Evolve his {{p|Abomasnow}}.
 
In ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'', {{an|Trevor}} was revealed to have a Key Stone embedded on his camera's shutter button. With it, he is able to Mega Evolve his {{TP|Trevor|Charizard}} into Mega Charizard Y.
 
In ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', [[Sawyer]] was revealed to have a Key Stone attached on the end of his notebook latch. He uses it to Mega Evolve his {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}}. In ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]'', Sawyer revealed that he received his Key Stone from Steven.
 
A Key Stone held by [[Kimia]] appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', wearing it on a bracelet around her left wrist. She uses it to Mega Evolve her {{Shiny}} Gardevoir.
 
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
[[File:Misty showcasing her Key Stone.png|thumb|250px|Misty showcasing her Key Stone]]
A Key Stone belonging to {{an|Brock}}, located on a necklace under his shirt, and a Key Stone belonging to {{an|Misty}}, located on her hair band, appeared in ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]''. They use them to Mega Evolve their {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} and {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}}, respectively.
 
In ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]'', [[Gozu]] was revealed to own a Key Stone embedded in a dog tag that is kept hidden under his [[Team Rocket]] uniform. He uses it to Mega Evolve his {{p|Aggron}}.
 
In ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]'', [[Ilima]] was revealed to possess a Key Stone, which is attached to a string he can wear around his wrist. He uses it to Mega Evolve his {{p|Kangaskhan}}.
 
====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
In ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]'', {{Ash}} received a Mega Glove from Korrina. The Key Stone enhanced the [[Aura]] of both Ash and his {{AP|Lucario}}, and also allowed them to locate the [[Mega Stone]] for the Aura Pokémon. After obtaining the Mega Stone, Ash became able to Mega Evolve his Lucario.
 
In ''[[JN104|Taking Two For The Team!]]'', [[Drasna]] was shown to own a Key Stone, which she wears around her right wrist. She uses it to Mega Evolve her {{p|Altaria}}.
 
In ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]'', [[Lisia]] used her Mega Tiara to Mega Evolve her Altaria, Ali, during the [[Lilycove City]] [[Pokémon Contest Spectacular]].
 
In ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', Alain was revealed to have acquired a new Mega Ring.
 
In ''[[JN117|The Fiery Road to Mastership!]]'', {{an|Cynthia}} was revealed to own a Key Stone, which is embedded in her lipstick. She uses it to Mega Evolve her {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}.
 
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Key Stone anime.png|[[Alain]]'s first Key Stone
Alain Mega Ring 2.png|Alain's second Key Stone
Astrid Key Stone.png|[[Astrid]]'s Key Stone located on her earring
Remo Key Stone.png|[[Remo]]'s Key Stone located on his parasol
Siebold Key Stone.png|[[Siebold]]'s Key Stone located on his frilled tie
Diantha Mega Charm anime.png|[[Diantha]]'s Mega Charm
Korrina Mega Glove anime.png|{{an|Korrina}}'s Mega Glove
Mabel Key Stone.png|[[Mabel]]'s Key Stone on her staff
Steven Mega Stickpin anime.png|{{an|Steven Stone}}'s Mega Stickpin
Professor Sycamore Key Stone.png|{{an|Professor Sycamore}}'s Key Stone
Meyer Key Stone.png|[[Meyer]]'s Key Stone
Malva Key Stone.png|[[Malva]]'s Key Stone located on her necklace
Lysandre Key Stone.png|[[Lysandre]]'s Mega Ring
Wulfric Key Stone.png|[[Wulfric]]'s Key Stone located in his necklace pendant
Trevor Key Stone.png|{{an|Trevor}}'s Key Stone located on his camera
Sawyer Key Stone.png|[[Sawyer]]'s Key Stone located on his bookmark
Brock Key Stone.png|{{an|Brock}}'s Key Stone located on his necklace
Misty Key Stone.png|{{an|Misty}}'s Key Stone located on her hairband
Gozu Key Stone.png|[[Gozu]]'s Key Stone located on his necklace ID tags
Ilima Key Stone.png|[[Ilima]]'s Key Stone located on his bracelet
Ash Mega Glove.png|{{Ash}}'s Mega Glove
Drasna Key Stone.png|[[Drasna]]'s Key Stone located on her bracer
Lisia Mega Tiara anime.png|[[Lisia]]'s Mega Tiara
Cynthia Key Stone.png|{{an|Cynthia}}'s Key Stone located on her lipstick
</gallery>
 
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Mega Stone PO.png|thumb|250px|A Key Stone (right) in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', after helping drive off driving [[Team Rocket]] out of the [[Pokémon Tower]] and helping {{OBP|Marowak|ghost|the ghost of Marowak}} find peace, {{OBP|Red|Origins}} received a Key Stone and a [[Charizardite X]] from [[Mr. Fuji]]. The Key Stone and Mega Stone activated in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'' during Red's showdown with {{p|Mewtwo}}, Mega Evolving his trusted [[first partner Pokémon]], {{TP|Red|Charizard}}, into Mega Charizard X and giving them the strength to weaken Mewtwo so that Red could catch it. This Key Stone was not worn in any accessory.
 
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
In the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]], Brendan and {{ga|May}} were seen wearing their [[Mega Bracelet]]s. They used them to Mega Evolve the [[Hoenn first partner Pokémon]].
 
===Pokémon Generations===
In ''[[PG07|The Vision]]'', {{ga|Brendan}} and [[Maxie]] were seen wearing their Mega Bracelet and Mega Glasses, respectively. Furthermore, [[Archie]] could be seen wearing his Mega Anchor in ''[[PG08|The Cavern]]''. None of them were seen using their Key Stones, however.
 
===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Key Stone Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Key Stones in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
In ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', [[Lysandre]] used his Mega Ring to Mega Evolve his {{p|Gyarados}} during his battle against {{ga|Calem}}. Calem and {{ga|Serena}} were also seen wearing a [[Mega Ring]] each, but they were not seen using them.
 
In ''[[PE06|The Wish]]'', {{ga|May}} was shown to own a Mega Bracelet, while [[Zinnia]] was shown to possess a Mega Anklet and four stolen Key Stones, which she used to summon {{p|Rayquaza}}. May later used her Mega Bracelet to Mega Evolve her {{p|Swampert}} to battle Rayquaza, and Rayquaza itself once she had caught it.
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==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Mega Ring Adventures.png|230px|thumb|A Mega Ring in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
{{adv|X}} was given a [[Mega Ring]] with a Key Stone inside from [[Gurkinn]] as a child. With it, he can Mega Evolve his [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Li'l Kanga]], [[Salamè]], [[Élec]], {{p|Gengar|Garma}}, and {{p|Pinsir|Rute}}, into {{me|Kangaskhan}}, Mega Charizard X, Mega Manectric, Mega Gengar, and Mega Pinsir, respectively.
 
Those taught by Gurkinn, the Mega Evolution guru, tend to use Mega Gloves. This includes [[Korrina]], three unnamed students, and Gurkinn himself. Gurkinn stated that he gave Key Stones to 16 people through a Mega Evolution successor ceremony, with X being the sole exception. He later gave his Key Stone to {{adv|Y}}, thus making her a successor as well.
 
At Lysandre Café in [[Lumiose City]], Diantha shields Y and her friends from Lysandre's Pokémon by using her Mega Charm to Mega Evolve her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}} into Mega Gardevoir.
 
Lysandre later obtains a Mega Ring from Malva outfitted with a Key Stone stolen from Korrina.
 
At the [[Lost Hotel]], {{adv|Y}} is made a Mega Evolution successor by Gurkinn. She is given a Mega Ring outfitted with the Key Stone from Gurkinn's Mega Glove. With it, she can Mega Evolve her {{p|Absol|Solsol}} into Mega Absol.
 
{{adv|Blue}} is later revealed to be a successor as well, keeping his Key Stone on a ring. When not in use, Blue wears the ring around his neck as a pendant. With it, he can Mega Evolve his {{TP|Blue|Charizard}} into Mega Charizard Y.
 
[[Blaine]] later appears at the [[Pokémon Village]], revealed to have reunited with {{adv|Mewtwo}}. He had gained a Key Stone sometime prior and placed it in his cane, using it to Mega Evolve Mewtwo into either Mega Mewtwo Y or Mega Mewtwo X.
 
[[File:Mega Bracelet Adventures.png|230px|thumb|Mega Bracelets in Pokémon Adventures]]
===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
{{adv|Ruby}}, {{adv|Sapphire}}, and {{adv|Emerald}} acquired [[Mega Bracelet]]s from [[Ultima]] and {{Steven}} in preparation for another disaster coming to Hoenn. In ''[[PS598|Claydol Unleashes]]'', Ruby successfully used his Mega Bracelet and {{p|Latios}}'s Latiosite to Mega Evolve the Eon Pokémon and [[Soaring in the sky|soar]] with it to the [[Sky Pillar]].
 
Many members of the [[Draconid people]] possess Key Stones, such as Zinnia, [[Renza]], [[Jinga]], [[Tomatoma]], and the [[Elder (Meteor Village)|Meteor Village Elder]]. While Zinnia keeps her Key Stone in her Mega Anklet, Renza, Jinga, and Tomatoma keep theirs in arm bands, similar to Zinnia's anklet, while the Elder keeps hers in a walking cane. When battling Ruby and Sapphire, Zinnia wears a second Mega Anklet that originally belonged to [[Aster]].
 
In ''[[PS602|Hoopa Distorts]]'', {{Steven}} Mega Evolved his {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} into Mega Metagross with his Mega Stickpin. In [[PS616]], he reveals that he is a Mega Evolution successor, having obtained the Key Stone from Gurkinn. He later gives Zinnia a jar of Key Stones belonging to Aster that were taken from the [[Embedded Tower]].
 
In ''[[PS607|Blastoise Transforms]]'', [[Maxie]] and [[Archie]] used their Mega Glasses and Mega Anchor to Mega Evolve their {{p|Camerupt}} and {{p|Sharpedo}} respectively. After Maxie and Archie disappeared from exhausting the energy keeping their bodies stable, [[Blaise]] and {{adv|Amber}} took their Key Stones and Mega-Evolving Pokémon.
 
When battling against Maxie and Archie, {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Green}} used rings with patterns similar to the Mega Bracelets to Mega Evolve [[Saur]] and [[Blasty]] respectively to battle them. Though their rings resemble the one owned by Blue, it is unknown where they received them.
 
In [[PS616]], {{adv|Giovanni}} was revealed to have a Key Stone placed in the "R" of his chest pocket. With it, he can Mega Evolve his {{TP|Giovanni|Beedrill}}.
 
In ''[[PAORAS21|Omega Alpha Adventure 21]]'', Ruby used his Mega Cuff to Mega Evolve {{p|Diancie}} for a {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Appeal]].
 
====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Red Green Key Stone Adventures.png|{{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Green}}'s Key Stones
File:Blue Key Stone Adventures.png|{{adv|Blue}}'s Key Stone
File:Ruby Mega Bracelet.png|{{adv|Ruby}}'s Mega Bracelet
File:Mega Cuff Adventures.png|Ruby's Mega Cuff
File:Sapphire Mega Bracelet.png|{{adv|Sapphire}}'s Mega Bracelet
File:Emerald Mega Bracelet.png|{{adv|Emerald}}'s Mega Bracelet
File:X Mega Ring.png|{{adv|X}}'s Mega Ring
File:Y Mega Ring.png|{{adv|Y}}'s Mega Ring
File:Giovanni Key Stone Adventures.png|{{adv|Giovanni}}'s Key Stone
File:Blaine Key Stone Adventures.png|[[Blaine]]'s Key Stone
File:Korrina Mega Glove Adventures.png|[[Korrina]]'s Mega Glove
File:Steven Mega Stickpin Adventures.png|{{Steven}}'s Mega Stickpin
File:Diantha Mega Charm Adventures.png|[[Diantha]]'s Mega Charm
File:Archie Mega Anchor Adventures.png|[[Archie]]'s Mega Anchor
File:Maxie Mega Glasses Adventures.png|[[Maxie]]'s Mega Glasses
File:Lysandre Key Stone Adventures.png|[[Lysandre]]'s Mega Ring
File:Zinnia Mega Anklet Adventures.png|[[Zinnia]]'s Mega Anklet
File:Blaise Mega Glasses Amber Mega Anchor Adventures.png|[[Blaise]]'s Mega Glasses and {{adv|Amber}}'s Mega Anchor
File:Jinga.png|[[Jinga]]'s Key Stone
</gallery>
 
==Trivia==
[[File:Bag unknown Sprite.png|thumb]]
* The Key Stone items used by NPCs [[List of unobtainable items|exist within the data]] of [[Pokémon X and Y]] and [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]. They have a sprite (a white question mark), but cannot be obtained in normal gameplay. They were programmed into the game because if not, NPCs wouldn't be able to Mega Evolve their Pokémon.
* In [[Generation VI]], before battle with a non-player character that can use Mega Evolution, the Key Stone accessory is often shown off. For Trainers that use VS sprites (such as [[Korrina]] and [[Diantha]]), often the Key Stone is clearly visible in the zoomed-in VS sprite. For Trainers that use 3D models (such as [[Lysandre]] and [[Zinnia]]), the camera often starts by focusing on the Key Stone before zooming out to show the full body. Some Trainers, such as {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} and {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}}, have the Key Stone accessory visible on their 3D model, but it is not focused on. However, other Trainers, such as [[Courtney]], [[Matt]] and the [[Hoenn]] [[Elite Four]], do not have visible Key Stones at all. {{tc|Secret Base Trainer}}s have no visible indication of possessing a Key Stone.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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''Mega Glove''
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''Mega Ring''
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''Mega Bracelet''
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''Mega Cuff''
{{main|Mega Bracelet#In other languages|Mega Bracelet → In other languages}}


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Mega Stone]]
* [[Mega Stone]]
* [[Mega Ring]]
* [[Mega Bracelet]]
* [[List of Key Items in Generation VII]]
* [[:Category:Trainers with Key Stones]]


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If you were looking for the item that Spiritomb is bound to, see Odd Keystone.
Key Stone
キーストーン
Key Stone
Bag Key Stone SM Sprite.pngBag Key Stone Sprite.png
Key Stone
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation VI
Pocket
Generation VI Bag Key items pocket icon.png Key items
Generation VII Bag Key items pocket icon.png Key items

A Key Stone (Japanese: キーストーン Key Stone) is a Key Item introduced in Generation VI, which is used to allow a Pokémon holding a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve. Starting from Generation VIII, it is unobtainable.

When the Key Stone is activated, the Pokémon's corresponding Mega Stone reacts to it, starting the Mega Evolution process. Trainers often keep their Key Stone inside a personal accessory, such as a Mega Ring, Mega Bracelet, Z-Ring, or Z-Power Ring, though there are exceptions to this.

In the core series games

Player characters

Pokémon X and Y

Main article: Mega Ring

In Pokémon X and Y, the player characters hold their Key Stones in a Mega Ring, a large black bracelet that Calem and Serena wear on their left wrist.

The possession of one Mega Ring is offered to the player and each of their friends, who have to pick the most deserving out of their group. The selection is quickly whittled down to two people: the player and Serena or Calem (depending on the gender of the player). Upon defeating their rival, the player must obtain the Rumble Badge at the Shalour Gym and then go to the top of the Tower of Mastery to receive the ring from Korrina.

After the player has beaten their rival in Kiloude City, Professor Sycamore will upgrade their Mega Ring at the Anistar Sundial by having the player touch the sundial. Once upgraded, the player can then find hidden Mega Stones around Kalos from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Main article: Mega Bracelet

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the player characters hold their Key Stones in a Mega Bracelet, a large white bracelet that Brendan and May wear on their left wrist. Steven gives the Mega Bracelet to the player on Southern Island after LatiosOR or LatiasAS, holding its respective Mega Stone, joins the player.

The player character also wears a special Mega Bracelet during Pokémon Contest Spectaculars, Brendan's being a Mega Cuff, a black band with a circle of large, connected red diamonds affixed to it, with the Key Stone embedded in the band, while May's is a Mega Charm, a chain of cream bows with the Key Stone embedded into a pink heart charm.

Secret Base Trainer avatars of player characters that have a Mega Bracelet will use it in battle if possible.

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

In Generation VII, after becoming the Champion, the player receives a Key Stone from Sina and Dexio at Ancient Poni PathSM/Poni PlainsUSUM after defeating Dexio. They hold their Key Stone in their Z-RingSM or Z-Power RingUSUM.

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the player receives a Key Stone from Blue at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Pallet Town after earning seven Badges and meeting Trace in front of the Viridian Gym. They do not hold it in any accessory and it does not show up on the player's models.

Non-player characters

Many non-player characters keep their Key Stones in special items, many of which differ from the items that the player can use.

Pokémon X and Y

  • Korrina uses a Mega Glove (Japanese: メガグローブ Mega Glove), which is a white glove she wears on her left hand.
  • Lysandre's Mega Ring (Japanese: メガリング Mega Ring) takes the form of a silver ring that he wears on the middle finger of his left hand.
  • Diantha uses a Mega Charm (Japanese: メガチャーム Mega Charm), which is a gold pendant she wears on her neck.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

  • Steven Stone uses a Mega Stickpin (Japanese: メガラペルピン Mega Lapel Pin), which is a pin he wears on the lapel of his jacket.
  • Wally uses a Mega Pendant (Japanese: メガペンダント Mega Pendant), which is a pendant he wears.
  • Archie uses a Mega Anchor (Japanese: メガイカリ Mega Anchor), which is a golden, anchor-shaped necklace he wears.
  • Maxie uses Mega Glasses (Japanese: メガメガネ Mega Glasses), which is a pair of glasses he wears.
  • Lisia uses a Mega Tiara (Japanese: メガティアラ Mega Tiara), which is a hair clip she wears.
  • Zinnia uses a Mega Anklet (Japanese: メガアンクレット Mega Anklet), which wraps around her right ankle.
  • Courtney and Matt use Mega Rings during the Delta Episode, which are not seen on their artwork.
  • Sidney, Phoebe, Glacia, and Drake use generic Key Stones after the Delta Episode, which are not seen on their artwork.

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

  • Sina and Dexio use white Mega Rings (Japanese: メガリング Mega Ring) that they each wear around their left wrist.
  • Some opponents at the Battle Tree and Battle Royal Dome use generic Key Stones, which do not show up on their models.

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

  • All opponents that can Mega Evolve their Pokémon use generic Key Stones, which do not show up on their models.

Appearance

Artwork

Mega Ring male.png Mega Ring female.png Korrina Mega Glove.png Lysandre Mega Ring.png Diantha Mega Charm.png
Calem's Mega Ring Serena's Mega Ring Korrina's Mega Glove Lysandre's Mega Ring Diantha's Mega Charm
Brendan Mega Bracelet.png May Mega Bracelet.png Contest Mega Bracelet male.png Contest Mega Bracelet female.png Steven Mega Stickpin.png
Brendan's Mega Bracelet May's Mega Bracelet Brendan's Mega Cuff May's Mega Charm Steven Stone's Mega Stickpin
Wally Mega Pendant.png Archie Mega Anchor.png Maxie Mega Glasses.png Lisia Key Stone accessory.png Zinnia Mega Anklet.png
Wally's Mega Pendant Archie's Mega Anchor Maxie's Mega Glasses Lisia's Mega Tiara Zinnia's Mega Anklet

Sprites

Mega Ring Mega Bracelet Mega Cuff Mega Charm Key Stone SM Key Stone
Mega Ring Mega Bracelet Mega Cuff Mega Charm Key Stone
(SMUSUM)
Key Stone
(PE)

Price

Games Cost Sell price
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
N/A N/A

Effect

Allows the player to Mega Evolve their Pokémon if they hold the appropriate Mega Stone. Each Trainer can only Mega Evolve one Pokémon per battle.

Description

Mega Ring
Games Description
XY This ring contains an untold power that somehow enables Pokémon carrying a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve in battle.
ORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
This ring contains an untold power that somehow enables Pokémon carrying Mega Stones to Mega Evolve in battle.
SV This ring contains an unknown power that somehow enables a Pokémon carrying a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve in battle.
Mega Bracelet
Games Description
ORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
This cuff contains an untold power that somehow enables Pokémon carrying a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve in battle.
SV This bracelet contains an unknown power that somehow enables a Pokémon carrying a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve in battle.
Key Stone
Games Description
ORAS A stone of unexplained power that makes Pokémon Mega Evolve.
SMUSUM A stone filled with an unexplained power. It makes Pokémon that battle with a Mega Stone Mega Evolve.
PE A stone filled with an unexplained power. It reacts to Mega Stones and makes Pokémon Mega Evolve.
SwShBDSPLA
SV
A stone filled with an unexplained power. It makes Pokémon that battle with a Mega Stone Mega Evolve.

Acquisition

Games Method
XY Mega Ring: Tower of Mastery (from Korrina after earning the Rumble Badge)
ORAS Mega Bracelet: Southern Island (from Steven after obtaining LatiosOR/LatiasAS)
SM Key Stone: Ancient Poni Path (from Dexio after becoming Champion)
USUM Key Stone: Poni Plains (from Dexio after becoming Champion)
PE Key Stone: Professor Oak's Laboratory (from Blue after earning seven Badges)

In the spin-off games

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Pokémon Rumble World

The player obtains a Mega Key after completing the Raid of the Mighty General challenge.

In the anime

Main series

Pokémon the Series: XY

Alain showcasing his Mega Ring

In Mega Evolution Special I, Alain was seen wearing a Mega Ring similar to that of the protagonists of Pokémon X and Y. He uses it to Mega Evolve his Charizard into Mega Charizard X. In Mega Evolution Special II, it was revealed that he received it from Lysandre. After the Team Flare crisis, Alain gave his Mega Ring to the authorities to be used as evidence and resolved find himself a new Key Stone on his own.

In the same episode, Astrid was shown wearing her Key Stone as an earring on her right ear, while Remo had his Key Stone embedded into the tip of the umbrella that he carries with him. Siebold, a member of the Kalos Elite Four, was seen wearing his Key Stone in his necktie. Astrid's Key Stone made a brief reappearance during the opening credits of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

In The Bonds of Evolution!, Diantha tapped into the power of her Mega Charm to Mega Evolve her Gardevoir, giving it the power to break free from Team Rocket's clutches. The Mega Charm has also been seen during Diantha's subsequent appearances.

In Mega Revelations!, Korrina was shown wearing her Key Stone in her Mega Glove, having received it from her grandfather. However, her Lucario lacked the Lucarionite, meaning that she wasn't able to use it yet. After obtaining a Lucarionite in The Cave of Trials!, she was soon able to use her Key Stone in order to Mega Evolve her Lucario.

In The Aura Storm!, Gurkinn uses a Key Stone to Mega Evolve his own Lucario. Similar to Korrina, he wears it in a glove on his left hand.

A Key Stone possessed by Mabel appeared in The Bonds of Mega Evolution!. Embedded in her walking stick, she uses it to Mega Evolve her Mawile into Mega Mawile.

In Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, a diamond Diancie had created and given to Bonnie earlier caused it to Mega Evolve, acting as a Key Stone. At the end of the movie, Bonnie returned the diamond to Diancie.

Mega Evolution Special II featured Steven Stone and his Mega Stickpin. Alain was able to recognize the Key Stone on the Champion's person, leading him to challenge Steven to a battle.

In the same episode, a giant Key Stone was discovered by Steven and Alain. While Lysandre's scientists were inspecting it, Rayquaza appeared and used the Key Stone's power to Mega Evolve into Mega Rayquaza. Soon after, it disappeared along with the chaos created by Rayquaza's Draco Meteor. The stone reappeared in Mega Evolution Special III, along with Mega Rayquaza. It was eventually taken away by Lysandre's submarine to be studied at the Lysandre Labs.

In Garchomp's Mega Bond!, it was revealed that Professor Sycamore had found a Key Stone along with a piece of Garchompite. He uses them to Mega Evolve his Garchomp. In the same episode, it was revealed that Blaziken Mask keeps his Key Stone embedded in his belt buckle.

Multiple Key Stones appeared in Mega Evolution Special IV. A Trainer with a Mega Venusaur has his Key Stone inside of a pocket watch, a Mega Alakazam Trainer wears his Key Stone on his turban, Malva carries her Key Stone in a necklace, a Mega Banette Trainer has his embedded on his Banette puppet, and Lysandre has his Key Stone embedded in a Mega Ring he wears on his left hand.

A Key Stone belonging to Wulfric appeared in A Real Icebreaker!. The Snowbelle City Gym Leader keeps his Key Stone inside of the locket he wears around his neck, and uses it to Mega Evolve his Abomasnow.

In A League of His Own!, Trevor was revealed to have a Key Stone embedded on his camera's shutter button. With it, he is able to Mega Evolve his Charizard into Mega Charizard Y.

In Valuable Experience for All!, Sawyer was revealed to have a Key Stone attached on the end of his notebook latch. He uses it to Mega Evolve his Sceptile. In The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!, Sawyer revealed that he received his Key Stone from Steven.

A Key Stone held by Kimia appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, wearing it on a bracelet around her left wrist. She uses it to Mega Evolve her Shiny Gardevoir.

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Misty showcasing her Key Stone

A Key Stone belonging to Brock, located on a necklace under his shirt, and a Key Stone belonging to Misty, located on her hair band, appeared in When Regions Collide!. They use them to Mega Evolve their Steelix and Gyarados, respectively.

In The Prism Between Light and Darkness!, Gozu was revealed to own a Key Stone embedded in a dog tag that is kept hidden under his Team Rocket uniform. He uses it to Mega Evolve his Aggron.

In Battling Besties!, Ilima was revealed to possess a Key Stone, which is attached to a string he can wear around his wrist. He uses it to Mega Evolve his Kangaskhan.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

In An Adventure of Mega Proportions!, Ash received a Mega Glove from Korrina. The Key Stone enhanced the Aura of both Ash and his Lucario, and also allowed them to locate the Mega Stone for the Aura Pokémon. After obtaining the Mega Stone, Ash became able to Mega Evolve his Lucario.

In Taking Two For The Team!, Drasna was shown to own a Key Stone, which she wears around her right wrist. She uses it to Mega Evolve her Altaria.

In Reuniting for the First Time!, Lisia used her Mega Tiara to Mega Evolve her Altaria, Ali, during the Lilycove City Pokémon Contest Spectacular.

In Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!, Alain was revealed to have acquired a new Mega Ring.

In The Fiery Road to Mastership!, Cynthia was revealed to own a Key Stone, which is embedded in her lipstick. She uses it to Mega Evolve her Garchomp.

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Pokémon Origins

A Key Stone (right) in Pokémon Origins

In File 2: Cubone, after helping drive off driving Team Rocket out of the Pokémon Tower and helping the ghost of Marowak find peace, Red received a Key Stone and a Charizardite X from Mr. Fuji. The Key Stone and Mega Stone activated in File 4: Charizard during Red's showdown with Mewtwo, Mega Evolving his trusted first partner Pokémon, Charizard, into Mega Charizard X and giving them the strength to weaken Mewtwo so that Red could catch it. This Key Stone was not worn in any accessory.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, Brendan and May were seen wearing their Mega Bracelets. They used them to Mega Evolve the Hoenn first partner Pokémon.

Pokémon Generations

In The Vision, Brendan and Maxie were seen wearing their Mega Bracelet and Mega Glasses, respectively. Furthermore, Archie could be seen wearing his Mega Anchor in The Cavern. None of them were seen using their Key Stones, however.

Pokémon Evolutions

Key Stones in Pokémon Evolutions

In The Visionary, Lysandre used his Mega Ring to Mega Evolve his Gyarados during his battle against Calem. Calem and Serena were also seen wearing a Mega Ring each, but they were not seen using them.

In The Wish, May was shown to own a Mega Bracelet, while Zinnia was shown to possess a Mega Anklet and four stolen Key Stones, which she used to summon Rayquaza. May later used her Mega Bracelet to Mega Evolve her Swampert to battle Rayquaza, and Rayquaza itself once she had caught it.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

A Mega Ring in Pokémon Adventures

X & Y arc

X was given a Mega Ring with a Key Stone inside from Gurkinn as a child. With it, he can Mega Evolve his Li'l Kanga, Salamè, Élec, Garma, and Rute, into Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Charizard X, Mega Manectric, Mega Gengar, and Mega Pinsir, respectively.

Those taught by Gurkinn, the Mega Evolution guru, tend to use Mega Gloves. This includes Korrina, three unnamed students, and Gurkinn himself. Gurkinn stated that he gave Key Stones to 16 people through a Mega Evolution successor ceremony, with X being the sole exception. He later gave his Key Stone to Y, thus making her a successor as well.

At Lysandre Café in Lumiose City, Diantha shields Y and her friends from Lysandre's Pokémon by using her Mega Charm to Mega Evolve her Gardevoir into Mega Gardevoir.

Lysandre later obtains a Mega Ring from Malva outfitted with a Key Stone stolen from Korrina.

At the Lost Hotel, Y is made a Mega Evolution successor by Gurkinn. She is given a Mega Ring outfitted with the Key Stone from Gurkinn's Mega Glove. With it, she can Mega Evolve her Solsol into Mega Absol.

Blue is later revealed to be a successor as well, keeping his Key Stone on a ring. When not in use, Blue wears the ring around his neck as a pendant. With it, he can Mega Evolve his Charizard into Mega Charizard Y.

Blaine later appears at the Pokémon Village, revealed to have reunited with Mewtwo. He had gained a Key Stone sometime prior and placed it in his cane, using it to Mega Evolve Mewtwo into either Mega Mewtwo Y or Mega Mewtwo X.

Mega Bracelets in Pokémon Adventures

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald acquired Mega Bracelets from Ultima and Steven in preparation for another disaster coming to Hoenn. In Claydol Unleashes, Ruby successfully used his Mega Bracelet and Latios's Latiosite to Mega Evolve the Eon Pokémon and soar with it to the Sky Pillar.

Many members of the Draconid people possess Key Stones, such as Zinnia, Renza, Jinga, Tomatoma, and the Meteor Village Elder. While Zinnia keeps her Key Stone in her Mega Anklet, Renza, Jinga, and Tomatoma keep theirs in arm bands, similar to Zinnia's anklet, while the Elder keeps hers in a walking cane. When battling Ruby and Sapphire, Zinnia wears a second Mega Anklet that originally belonged to Aster.

In Hoopa Distorts, Steven Mega Evolved his Metagross into Mega Metagross with his Mega Stickpin. In PS616, he reveals that he is a Mega Evolution successor, having obtained the Key Stone from Gurkinn. He later gives Zinnia a jar of Key Stones belonging to Aster that were taken from the Embedded Tower.

In Blastoise Transforms, Maxie and Archie used their Mega Glasses and Mega Anchor to Mega Evolve their Camerupt and Sharpedo respectively. After Maxie and Archie disappeared from exhausting the energy keeping their bodies stable, Blaise and Amber took their Key Stones and Mega-Evolving Pokémon.

When battling against Maxie and Archie, Red and Green used rings with patterns similar to the Mega Bracelets to Mega Evolve Saur and Blasty respectively to battle them. Though their rings resemble the one owned by Blue, it is unknown where they received them.

In PS616, Giovanni was revealed to have a Key Stone placed in the "R" of his chest pocket. With it, he can Mega Evolve his Beedrill.

In Omega Alpha Adventure 21, Ruby used his Mega Cuff to Mega Evolve Diancie for a Contest Appeal.

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Trivia

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  • The Key Stone items used by NPCs exist within the data of Pokémon X and Y and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. They have a sprite (a white question mark), but cannot be obtained in normal gameplay. They were programmed into the game because if not, NPCs wouldn't be able to Mega Evolve their Pokémon.
  • In Generation VI, before battle with a non-player character that can use Mega Evolution, the Key Stone accessory is often shown off. For Trainers that use VS sprites (such as Korrina and Diantha), often the Key Stone is clearly visible in the zoomed-in VS sprite. For Trainers that use 3D models (such as Lysandre and Zinnia), the camera often starts by focusing on the Key Stone before zooming out to show the full body. Some Trainers, such as Calem/Serena and Brendan/May, have the Key Stone accessory visible on their 3D model, but it is not focused on. However, other Trainers, such as Courtney, Matt and the Hoenn Elite Four, do not have visible Key Stones at all. Secret Base Trainers have no visible indication of possessing a Key Stone.

In other languages

Key Stone

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 鑰石 Yeuhksehk *
鍵石Gihnsehk *
Key Stone *
Mandarin 鑰石 / 钥石 Yàoshí *
進化鑰石 Jìnhuà Yàoshí *
關鍵石 Guānjiàn Shí *
Denmark Flag.png Danish Nøglesten
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Sleutelsteen
Finland Flag.png Finnish Avainkivi
France Flag.png French Gemme Sésame
Germany Flag.png German Schlüssel-Stein
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Batu Kunci
Italy Flag.png Italian Pietrachiave
South Korea Flag.png Korean 키스톤 Key Stone
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Nøkkelstein
Poland Flag.png Polish Kamień Klucza
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Pedra-Chave (S19)
Pedra Chave (S17-S18)
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Pedra Chave
Russia Flag.png Russian Ключевой Камень Klyuchevoy Kamen'
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Piedra llave
Spain Flag.png Spain Piedra activadora
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Nyckelsten
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Đá Chìa Khóa

Mega Charm

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 超級墜飾 Chīukāp Jeuihsīk
Mandarin 超級墜飾 / 超级坠饰 Chāojí Zhuìshì
France Flag.png French Méga-Charme
Germany Flag.png German Megaillon
Italy Flag.png Italian Megaciondolo
South Korea Flag.png Korean 메가참 Mega Charm
Spain Flag.png Spanish Megacolgante

Mega Glove

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 超級手套 Chīukāp Sáutou *
Mandarin 超級手套 / 超级手套 Chāojí Shǒutào *
Finland Flag.png Finnish Megahanska
France Flag.png French Méga-Gant
Germany Flag.png German Mega-Handschuh
Italy Flag.png Italian Megaguanto
South Korea Flag.png Korean 메가글러브 Mega Glove
Poland Flag.png Polish Megarękawica
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Megaluva
Spain Flag.png Spanish Megaguante

Mega Stickpin

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 超級領針 Chīukāp Léhngjām *
Mandarin 超級領針 / 超级领针 Chāojí Lǐngzhēn *
France Flag.png French Méga-Pin
Germany Flag.png German Mega-Anstecker
Italy Flag.png Italian Megaspilla
South Korea Flag.png Korean 메가라펠핀 Mega Lapel Pin
Spain Flag.png Spanish Megabroche

Mega Pendant

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 超級吊墜 Chīukāp Diujéui *
Mandarin 超級吊墜 / 超级吊坠 Chāojí Diàozhuì *
France Flag.png French Méga-Pendentif
Germany Flag.png German Mega-Anhänger
Italy Flag.png Italian Megapendente
South Korea Flag.png Korean 메가펜던트 Mega Pendant
Spain Flag.png Spanish Megacollar

Mega Glasses

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 超級眼鏡 Chīukāp Ngáahngéng *
Mandarin 超級眼鏡 / 超级眼镜 Chāojí Yǎnjìng *
France Flag.png French Méga-Lunettes
Germany Flag.png German Mega-Brille
Italy Flag.png Italian Megaocchiali
South Korea Flag.png Korean 메가글라스 Mega Glass
Spain Flag.png Spanish Megagafas

Mega Anchor

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 超級船錨 Chīukāp Syùhnmàauh *
Mandarin 超級船錨 / 超级船锚 Chāojí Chuánmáo *
France Flag.png French Méga-Ancre
Germany Flag.png German Mega-Anker
Italy Flag.png Italian Megaancora
South Korea Flag.png Korean 메가앵커 Mega Anchor
Spain Flag.png Spanish Megaancla

Mega Anklet

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 超級腳鐲 Chīukāp Geukjuhk *
Mandarin 超級腳鐲 / 超级脚镯 Chāojí Jiǎozhuó *
France Flag.png French Méga-Grève
Germany Flag.png German Mega-Beinreif
Italy Flag.png Italian Megagambale
South Korea Flag.png Korean 메가앵클릿 Mega Anklet
Spain Flag.png Spanish Megatobillera

Mega Tiara

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 超級頭冠 Chīukāp Tàuhgūn *
Mandarin 超級頭冠 / 超级头冠 Chāojí Tóuguān *
France Flag.png French Méga-Barette
Germany Flag.png German Mega-Diadem
Italy Flag.png Italian Megatiara
South Korea Flag.png Korean 메가티아러 Mega Tiara
Spain Flag.png Spanish Megatiara

Mega Ring

Main article: Mega Ring → In other languages

Mega Bracelet

Main article: Mega Bracelet → In other languages

Mega Cuff

Main article: Mega Bracelet → In other languages

See also


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