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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!

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Will Pokemon BDSP Have Mega Evolutions?

No Mega Evolutions in Diamond and Pearl Remakes

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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.

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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.

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What Are Mega Evolutions?

Stat Buff and Ability Change

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Image from Pokemon X and Y

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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1 Anonymousalmost 3 years

No mega evolution. Pokemon come on man, make those beasts come back and introduce new ones too.

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