Mega Evolutions are not present in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). Learn what is Mega Evolution and the recurring feature's inclusion in the series prior to the Diamond and Pearl Remakes!
| What Features are Returning? | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Mega Evolutions |
 Platinum Content |
 Gigantamax |
 Regional Variants |
Image from Pokemon X and Y
Mega Evolutions are not present in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Mega Evolutions have been a recurring feature in the mainline Pokemon games since its debut in Generation VI's Pokemon X and Y, but were not yet available in the original Diamond and Pearl games.
It was speculated that it could be added to the Diamond and Pearl Remakes due to Champion Cynthia's ace Pokemon being a Garchomp, which has a Mega Evolution form.
| Release Year | Game Title | Mega Evolutions? |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | X and Y | ✔️ (Debut) |
| 2014 | Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | ✔️ |
| 2016 | Sun and Moon | ✔️ (Post-game) |
| 2017 | Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon | ✔️ (Post-game) |
| 2018 | Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! | ✔️ |
| 2019 | Sword and Shield | ❌ |
| 2021 | Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl | ❌ |
Since its debut in Pokemon X and Y, Mega Evolutions have only not appeared in BDSP and Sword & Shield, as the latter focused on the Dynamax and Gigantamax feature.
Will Dynamax and Gigantamax Return?
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During battle, triggering a Pokemon's Mega Evolution will temporarily buff their base stats and change their Ability. Mega Evolutions can occur once in each battle, and stay in effect until the Pokemon faints.
Only 48 Pokemon can Mega Evolve. It requires a Mega Stone to be held by the Pokemon and the trainer must have a Key Stone that is obtained by venturing through the story.
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