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Mega Evolution is an additional, temporary evolution form of specific Pokémon that reached their final evolution stage. They have greatly increased Combat Power, but their HP remains the same. Certain Pokémon may also change their types after being Mega Evolved.

Similarly to the main series games, Mega Evolution is temporary, however in Pokémon GO it is a temporal change of form that occurs in Trainer's Pokémon collection instead of a single battle.

Mega Evolved Pokémon can be assigned as a Buddy Pokémon and used to battle in raids and Gyms or Trainer Battles (including against other players, Team Leaders, Team GO Rocket members, and Challengers in events). However, they cannot be deployed to defend Gyms, traded, powered up nor used in GO Battle League matches (outside of specific events) while Mega Evolved.

Primal Reversion is a similar mechanic which is exclusive to Kyogre and Groudon.

Mega Evolving a Pokémon

Mega Evolution example

Mega Evolving Charizard

In order to Mega Evolve a Pokémon, Trainer needs Mega Energy of specific Pokémon.

Pokémon will remain in their Mega Form for 8 hours. It will enter rest period once it expires. Only one of Trainer's Pokémon can be Mega Evolved at any particular time. If another Pokémon is Mega Evolved, the previous Mega Evolved Pokémon will revert to standard form and enter rest period. Pokémon can also be Mega Evolved in a raid lobby or Trainer Battle preparation screens.

Mega Evolution form selection

Mega Evolved form selection screen

If Pokémon such as Charizard has different Mega Evolution forms, Trainer can choose into which one they want to Mega Evolve such Pokémon.

Each Mega-Evolved Pokémon for first time is registered to the Mega & Primal Pokédex.

Clone or Shadow Pokémon cannot be Mega Evolved. Purified or costumed Pokémon can be Mega Evolved, but they do not have their white aura or costume while Mega Evolved.

Mega Energy

Mega Energy is a consumable resource that is similar to Pokémon Candy, as each Pokémon species has specific Mega Energy used to Mega Evolve. Unlike Candy, each individual type of Mega Energy has a max limit of 9999.

Mega Energy for a particular species can be received by battling that specific Pokémon in Mega Raids, a special Tier of Raid Battles, or by completing research tasks. Completing a Mega Raid in a shorter time awards more Mega Energy. Mega Energy is given upon completion of the raid and does not require catching the Raid Boss. The data shown below applies to most Mega Raids. Mega Rayquaza is an exception; it uses the same numbers as Primal Energy from Primal Raids.

Mega Raid Clear Time Mega Energy Received
0:00 - 0:30 250
0:31 - 1:15 225
1:16 - 2:30 200
2:31 - 3:45 175
3:46 - 5:00 150

Buddy Pokémon can earn 5 Mega Energy per km via walking (along with the usual Candy) if it is part of previously a Mega-Evolved Pokémon's Evolutionary line. For example, if Mega Slowbro has been registered in the Pokédex, any Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking or their Galarian forms can earn Mega Energy when assigned as the Buddy Pokémon.

Mega Evolving a Pokémon for the first time costs a high amount of Mega Energy. Mega Evolving that single Pokémon subsequent times does not require Mega Energy again if its rest period is over. Mega Energy can be used to skip the rest period. The Mega Energy cost will gradually decrease along with the rest period drops. Mega Evolving other Pokémon of the same species still requires the full cost. Pokémon like Charizard have two Mega Forms, both of which require to be unlocked at the full cost first.

Mega Level and bonuses

Mega Evolving a Pokémon progresses that specific Pokémon's Mega Level (shared between forms if it has two) and unlocks increasing bonuses.

Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Higher Mega Level reduces the Mega Energy cost to skip the rest period. The Mega Energy data shown below refers to the cost required right after the Mega Evolution is over.

Level Total times Mega-Evolved Rest period (day) Mega Energy cost of original Bonuses
Level 0 0 14 100% 1 bonus catch Candy
Base Level 1 7 20% 1 bonus catch Candy
High Level 7 5 10% 1 bonus catch Candy
10% increased Candy XL chance
50 bonus XP
Max Level 30 3 5% 2 bonus catch Candies
25% increased Candy XL chance
100 bonus XP

While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

If a Pokémon that has previously been Mega Evolved is traded, their Mega Level is reset, and that Pokémon is considered to have never Mega Evolved at all.

List of Mega-Evolved Pokémon

Mega Pokémon

There are currently 38 Mega-Evolved forms released

845 40 218 831 735 326
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ALL 845 See List of Pokémon and List by release date
MEGA and PRIMAL 40 See List of Mega-Evolved Pokémon, List of Primal Reverted Pokémon and List by release date
EVENT 218 See List of Event Pokémon or List by release date
LUCKY 831 See Lucky Pokémon
SHINY 735 See List of Shiny Pokémon and List by release date
SHINY 3 STARS 735 See List of Shiny Pokémon and List by release date
3 STARS 845 See Pokémon Appraisal
PERFECT 845 See Pokémon Appraisal
SHADOW 326 See List of Shadow Pokémon and List by release date
PURIFIED 326 See List of Shadow Pokémon and List by release date


Mega-Evolved Pokémon
Venusaur
#0003
Grass   Poison
Beedrill
#0015
Bug   Poison
Pidgeot
#0018
Normal   Flying
Slowbro
#0080
Water   Psychic
Gengar
#0094
Ghost   Poison
Pinsir
#0127
Bug   Flying
Gyarados
#0130
Water   Dark
Ampharos
#0181
Electric   Dragon
Steelix
#0208
Steel   Ground
Scizor
#0212
Bug   Steel
Houndoom
#0229
Dark   Fire
Tyranitar
#0248
Rock   Dark
Sceptile
#0254
Grass   Dragon
Blaziken
#0257
Fire   Fighting
Swampert
#0260
Water   Ground
Gardevoir
#0282
Psychic   Fairy
Sableye
#0302
Dark   Ghost
Medicham
#0308
Fighting   Psychic
Altaria
#0334
Dragon   Fairy
Salamence
#0373
Dragon   Flying
Latias
#0380
Dragon   Psychic
Latios
#0381
Dragon   Psychic
Rayquaza
#0384
Dragon   Flying
Lopunny
#0428
Normal   Fighting
Garchomp
#0445
Dragon   Ground
Abomasnow
#0460
Grass   Ice
Diancie
#0719
Rock   Fairy
Pokémon with unreleased Mega Evolution

The following Mega Pokémon have not been released in Pokémon GO.

Mewtwo
#0150
Psychic   Fighting
Mawile
#0303
Steel   Fairy
Sharpedo
#0319
Water   Dark
Camerupt
#0323
Fire   Ground
Metagross
#0376
Steel   Psychic
Lucario
#0448
Fighting   Steel
Gallade
#0475
Psychic   Fighting
Audino
#0531
Normal   Fairy

The following Pokémon are capable of Mega Evolution in the main game series, but their data about Mega Evolution has not been added in Pokémon GO.

Heracross
#0214
Bug   Fighting

Mega-Evolved Pokémon
Venusaur
#0003
Grass   Poison
Beedrill
#0015
Bug   Poison
Pidgeot
#0018
Normal   Flying
Slowbro
#0080
Water   Psychic
Gengar
#0094
Ghost   Poison
Pinsir
#0127
Bug   Flying
Gyarados
#0130
Water   Dark
Aerodactyl
Ampharos
#0181
Electric   Dragon
Steelix
#0208
Steel   Ground
Scizor
#0212
Bug   Steel
Houndoom
#0229
Dark   Fire
Tyranitar
#0248
Rock   Dark
Sceptile
#0254
Grass   Dragon
Blaziken
#0257
Fire   Fighting
Swampert
#0260
Water   Ground
Gardevoir
#0282
Psychic   Fairy
Sableye
#0302
Dark   Ghost
Medicham
#0308
Fighting   Psychic
Altaria
#0334
Dragon   Fairy
Salamence
#0373
Dragon   Flying
Latias
#0380
Dragon   Psychic
Latios
#0381
Dragon   Psychic
Rayquaza
#0384
Dragon   Flying
Lopunny
#0428
Normal   Fighting
Garchomp
#0445
Dragon   Ground
Abomasnow
#0460
Grass   Ice
Diancie
#0719
Rock   Fairy
Pokémon with unreleased Mega Evolution

The following Mega Pokémon have not been released in Pokémon GO.

Mewtwo
#0150
Psychic   Fighting
Mawile
#0303
Steel   Fairy
Sharpedo
#0319
Water   Dark
Camerupt
#0323
Fire   Ground
Metagross
#0376
Steel   Psychic
Lucario
#0448
Fighting   Steel
Gallade
#0475
Psychic   Fighting
Audino
#0531
Normal   Fairy

The following Pokémon are capable of Mega Evolution in the main game series, but their data about Mega Evolution has not been added in Pokémon GO.

Heracross
#0214
Bug   Fighting

Regular and Mega-Evolved Pokémon comparison

Pokémon Stats Mega
Energy
Max Evolution cost Mega Evolution Stats
0 Base High Max
3,075 CP
Attack: 198
Defense: 189
Stamina: 190
Venusaur mega energy 200 40 20 10 4,181 CP
Attack: 241
Defense: 246
Stamina: 190
3,266 CP
Attack: 223
Defense: 173
Stamina: 186
Charizard mega energy 200 40 20 10 4,353 CP
Attack: 273
Defense: 213
Stamina: 186
3,266 CP
Attack: 223
Defense: 173
Stamina: 186
Charizard mega energy 200 40 20 10 5,037 CP
Attack: 319
Defense: 212
Stamina: 186
2,788 CP
Attack: 171
Defense: 207
Stamina: 188
Blastoise mega energy 200 40 20 10 4,455 CP
Attack: 264
Defense: 237
Stamina: 188
2,087 CP
Attack: 169
Defense: 130
Stamina: 163
Beedrill mega energy 100 20 10 5 3,824 CP
Attack: 303
Defense: 148
Stamina: 163
Pidgeot
Normal   Flying
2,407 CP
Attack: 166
Defense: 154
Stamina: 195
Pidgeot mega energy 100 20 10 5 4,160 CP
Attack: 280
Defense: 175
Stamina: 195
3,456 CP
Attack: 271
Defense: 167
Stamina: 146
Alakazam mega energy 200 40 20 10 5,099 CP
Attack: 367
Defense: 207
Stamina: 146
Slowbro
Water   Psychic
2,877 CP
Attack: 177
Defense: 180
Stamina: 216
Slowbro mega energy 100 20 10 5 4,245 CP
Attack: 224
Defense: 259
Stamina: 216
Gengar
Ghost   Poison
3,254 CP
Attack: 261
Defense: 149
Stamina: 155
Gengar mega energy 200 40 20 10 4,902 CP
Attack: 349
Defense: 199
Stamina: 155
2,924 CP
Attack: 181
Defense: 165
Stamina: 233
Kangaskhan mega energy 200 40 20 10 4,353 CP
Attack: 246
Defense: 210
Stamina: 233
3,345 CP
Attack: 238
Defense: 182
Stamina: 163
Pinsir mega energy 200 40 20 10 4,728 CP
Attack: 305
Defense: 231
Stamina: 163
3,834 CP
Attack: 237
Defense: 186
Stamina: 216
Gyarados mega energy 300 60 30 15 5,332 CP
Attack: 292
Defense: 247
Stamina: 216
3,147 CP
Attack: 221
Defense: 159
Stamina: 190
Aerodactyl mega energy 200 40 20 10 4,655 CP
Attack: 292
Defense: 210
Stamina: 190
3,225 CP
Attack: 211
Defense: 169
Stamina: 207
Ampharos mega energy 200 40 20 10 4,799 CP
Attack: 294
Defense: 203
Stamina: 207
Steelix
Steel   Ground
2,729 CP
Attack: 148
Defense: 272
Stamina: 181
Steelix mega energy 200 40 20 10 4,149 CP
Attack: 212
Defense: 327
Stamina: 181
Scizor
Bug   Steel
3,393 CP
Attack: 236
Defense: 181
Stamina: 172
Scizor mega energy 200 40 20 10 4,621 CP
Attack: 279
Defense: 250
Stamina: 172
2,979 CP
Attack: 224
Defense: 144
Stamina: 181
Houndoom mega energy 100 20 10 5 4,344 CP
Attack: 289
Defense: 194
Stamina: 181
4,335 CP
Attack: 251
Defense: 207
Stamina: 225
Tyranitar mega energy 300 60 30 15 6,045 CP
Attack: 309
Defense: 276
Stamina: 225
3,117 CP
Attack: 223
Defense: 169
Stamina: 172
Sceptile mega energy 200 40 20 10 4,585 CP
Attack: 320
Defense: 186
Stamina: 172
3,219 CP
Attack: 240
Defense: 141
Stamina: 190
Blaziken mega energy 200 40 20 10 4,704 CP
Attack: 329
Defense: 168
Stamina: 190
3,362 CP
Attack: 208
Defense: 175
Stamina: 225
Swampert mega energy 200 40 20 10 4,975 CP
Attack: 283
Defense: 218
Stamina: 225
3,497 CP
Attack: 237
Defense: 195
Stamina: 169
Gardevoir mega energy 200 40 20 10 5,101 CP
Attack: 326
Defense: 229
Stamina: 169
Sableye
Dark   Ghost
1,668 CP
Attack: 141
Defense: 136
Stamina: 137
Sableye mega energy 100 20 10 5 2,196 CP
Attack: 151
Defense: 216
Stamina: 137
Aggron
Steel   Rock
3,391 CP
Attack: 198
Defense: 257
Stamina: 172
Aggron mega energy 200 40 20 10 4,705 CP
Attack: 247
Defense: 331
Stamina: 172
1,618 CP
Attack: 121
Defense: 152
Stamina: 155
Medicham mega energy 100 20 10 5 2,821 CP
Attack: 205
Defense: 179
Stamina: 155
2,646 CP
Attack: 215
Defense: 127
Stamina: 172
Manectric mega energy 100 20 10 5 4,048 CP
Attack: 286
Defense: 179
Stamina: 172
Altaria
Dragon   Flying
2,266 CP
Attack: 141
Defense: 201
Stamina: 181
Altaria mega energy 300 60 30 15 3,576 CP
Attack: 222
Defense: 218
Stamina: 181
2,599 CP
Attack: 218
Defense: 126
Stamina: 162
Banette mega energy 100 20 10 5 4,063 CP
Attack: 312
Defense: 160
Stamina: 162
2,856 CP
Attack: 246
Defense: 120
Stamina: 163
Absol mega energy 200 40 20 10 3,732 CP
Attack: 314
Defense: 130
Stamina: 163
2,380 CP
Attack: 162
Defense: 162
Stamina: 190
Glalie mega energy 200 40 20 10 3,651 CP
Attack: 252
Defense: 168
Stamina: 190
4,239 CP
Attack: 277
Defense: 168
Stamina: 216
Salamence mega energy 300 60 30 15 5,688 CP
Attack: 310
Defense: 251
Stamina: 216
Latias
Dragon   Psychic
3,968 CP
Attack: 228
Defense: 246
Stamina: 190
Latias mega energy 300 60 30 15 5,428 CP
Attack: 289
Defense: 297
Stamina: 190
Latios
Dragon   Psychic
4,188 CP
Attack: 260
Defense: 212
Stamina: 190
Latios mega energy 300 60 30 15 5,661 CP
Attack: 335
Defense: 241
Stamina: 190
4,336 CP
Attack: 284
Defense: 170
Stamina: 213
Rayquaza mega energy 400 80 40 20 6,458 CP
Attack: 377
Defense: 210
Stamina: 227
2,328 CP
Attack: 156
Defense: 194
Stamina: 163
Lopunny mega energy 200 40 20 10 4,234 CP
Attack: 282
Defense: 214
Stamina: 163
4,479 CP
Attack: 261
Defense: 193
Stamina: 239
Garchomp mega energy 300 60 30 15 6,132 CP
Attack: 339
Defense: 222
Stamina: 239
2,670 CP
Attack: 178
Defense: 158
Stamina: 207
Abomasnow mega energy 200 40 20 10 3,850 CP
Attack: 240
Defense: 191
Stamina: 207
Diancie
Rock   Fairy
3,091 CP
Attack: 190
Defense: 285
Stamina: 137
Diancie mega energy 300 60 30 15 4,913 CP
Attack: 342
Defense: 235
Stamina: 137

The required amount of Mega Energy varies according to the rest period in hours.

Reception and adjustments

Despite being highly-anticipated by the community, Mega Evolution caused a public backlash regarding its implementation. A Reddit post criticizing Mega Evolution received over 8000 upvotes and 100 rewards within the launch day. Many have pointed out the duration of Mega Evolution is not worth the Raid Passes spent on collecting Mega Energy. The difficulty of Mega Evolving one's desired species is also in concern due to specific Mega Energy and the rarity of Mega Raid Battles.

Since there is specific Mega Raid Bosses pool, there would be no way to Mega Evolve any Pokémon that has its Mega Evolved form released but is no longer available in Mega Raids. Initially, once all Beedrill Mega Energy from A Mega Discovery was used, there was no possibility to continue on Mega Evolving Beedrill for a longer time period.

Outside of Mega Evolution, replacing team contribution with speed bonus does harm to Premier Balls in Tier 5 Raid Bosses. It is impossible to defeat certain Legendary Pokémon in a short time, even for large group, while having more Trainers mean lowering the damage bonus.

Regarding to this, Niantic has made a statement "We are actively listening to your feedback and look forward to sharing more about how this feature will grow in the future." in the Pokémon GO official Twitter page.

On September 3rd, 2020, several updates were made after listening to feedback. The Mega Evolution cost of subsequent Mega Evolution was reduced from 25% of the original cost to only 20%. Amount of Mega Energy given from Mega Raids was increased.[1] Niantic also announced that they are working on implementing features which would allow Trainers to obtain Mega Energy in more ways.

On October 15th, 2020, the duration of Mega-Evolved form has doubled from four hours to eight hours. The cap of each individual type of Mega Energy has increased from 999 to 2000.[2]

Since November 12th, 2020, more updates were added, including:[3]

  • Earning corresponding Mega Energy from Buddy Pokémon if it is part of previously Mega-Evolved Pokémon's Evolutionary line. Detail is described above.
  • Earning additional Candies when Trainers catch a Pokémon that shares a type with the active Mega-Evolved Pokémon. Additional Candies are given from catching Raid Bosses regardless of their types.

On April 25th, 2022, the cap of each individual type of Mega Energy has increased from 2000 to 9999.[4]

On April 29th, 2022, along with A Mega Moment, a multitude of changes for Mega Evolution were implemented.[5][6]

  • Mega Raids are easier.
  • Pokémon can be Mega Evolved from raid and battle-prep screens.
  • Pokémon that has been Mega Evolved before now have an additional visual effect added to their information page.
  • Mega Levels, rest period and bonuses of XP and Candy XL are introduced.

Gallery

Promotional images

Promotional video

Game assets

Trivia

Raid Lobby with Mega icon

Trainer in Raid Lobby with active Mega-Evolved Pokémon

  • In original game series, Mega Evolution was an additional evolution that allowed Pokémon to transform into stronger form of their final evolution stage during battle.
  • Mega Evolution was first mentioned in the Pokémon Presents on June 17th, 2020. It would be released in Fall 2020.[7]
  • In the original game series, all Mega-Evolved Pokémon share the same stamina stat as their normal form. This is also true in Pokémon GO, with Mega Rayquaza being the only exception.
  • In a Raid Lobby, Trainers with an active Mega-Evolved Pokémon have a respective icon next to their avatar and an aura surrounding them.
  • Mega Lucario and Mega Mewtwo Y along with balloon of Mega Charizard X were featured in the key artwork for 4th Anniversary.
  • Mega Evolution does not count as evolution for the purpose of Research tasks.
  • Previously, trading a Pokémon that has been Mega Evolved before would retain the Mega Energy discount when Mega Evolving it again. This is no longer the case since the update from A Mega Moment.
  • Mega Evolving a Pokémon revives and fully heals it.
  • Upon the release of the feature that allows Pokémon to be Mega Evolved in a raid lobby, this could not be done if another Pokémon is Mega Evolved. This was later fixed.

References

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