Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP)

Will There Be Mega Evolutions?

Pokemon BDSP Mega Evolution.png

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?
Gyarados Mega EvolutionMega Evolutions Giratina Origin FormePlatinum Content Giratina Origin FormeGigantamax Giratina Origin FormeRegional Variants

Will Pokemon BDSP Have Mega Evolutions?

No Mega Evolutions in Diamond and Pearl Remakes

Pokemon Mega Evolutions.jpg

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.

Not a Staple Feature

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?

What Are Mega Evolutions?

Stat Buff and Ability Change

Pokemon Mega Evolution.jpg

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.

Pokemon BDSP News

Pokemon BDSP Latest News

News and Game Info

Pokemon HOME News

All Latest News

All News Categories

All Other News

Game Features
Everything We Know New Features & Differences
Version Exclusive Pokemon Multiplayer and Online Features
National Dex Mega Evolutions
Platinum Content Fairy Type
Removed Features Pal Park
Battle Frontier Dynamax and Gigantamax
Sword and Shield Compatibility Sinnoh Regional Variants
Available Editions

Author

    Walkthrough Menu

    All rights reserved