Mega Evolution
Mega Evolution is a once-per-battle transformation, triggered by a held Mega Stone, that raises base stats by 100 and can change type and ability
X and Y introduced Mega Evolution in 2013, and Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire added more forms for a total of 48 across 46 species. Charizard and Mewtwo each have two Mega forms. Rayquaza Mega Evolves by knowing Dragon Ascent and holds no Mega Stone.
Main-series games; introduced in Generation VI, X and Y.
3 later changes
- Sun and Moon applied the Mega form's Speed on the turn it evolves.
- Sword and Shield left Mega Evolution out.
- Legends: Z-A brought Mega Evolution back with new Mega forms.
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