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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Mega Evolutions
Mega Evolution and Mega Pokemon are not in the base game, but may return through DLC to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on for more details, as well as how Mega Evolution worked in previous games.

Is Mega Evolution in the Game?

May Return in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC

Pokemon X and Y - Mega Evolutions

Image from Pokemon X and Y

Though Mega Evolution has not been featured in the base game, it may return via DLC if online speculation about it being set in Kalos proves correct.

The Paldea Region is based on Spain and Portugal, while Kalos is based on France. The fact that these real-life countries are next to each other has caused fans online to speculate whether Kalos will be connected to Paldea in a future DLC installment.

So with this in mind, we may both see Terastallization and Mega Evolution if players go to Kalos in a potential DLC. We'll leave it to your imagination how this may play out in battles (hint: it would probably be bonkers).

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Mega Evolution Still Present in Side Games

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)
2017 Pokken Tournament
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
2019 Sword and Shield
2019 Pokemon Masters EX
2020 Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX
2020 Pokemon Go
2021 Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
2022 Legends Arceus

Mega Evolution was a recurring feature in the mainline Pokemon games since its introduction back in 2013's Pokemon X and Y up until Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in 2017. But the feature then became absent in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, as well as Pokemon Legends Arceus.

Despite this, Mega Evolutions have still popped up in non-mainline Pokemon Games like Pokken Tournament, Pokemon Masters EX, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX, and Pokemon Go. It has appeared as recently as earlier this year, with Marnie being shown partnered with a Mega Mawile in Pokemon Masters EX.

It is safe to say that Mega Evolutions have not been completely discarded as a feature in Pokemon games, though only time will tell if it will make a comeback in the mainline titles through a Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC.

Gen 9 Gimmick: Terastal Phenomenon

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Eevee Normal Tera Type
Every recent generation has its own unique gimmick. From Mega evolution in Pokemon X and Y, Z-Moves in Pokemon Sun and Moon, Dynamaxing and Gigantamaxing in Pokemon Sword and Shield to Strong and Agile moves in Legends Arceus.

While Sun and Moon included both Z-Moves and Mega Evolutions in the post-game, this trend did not continue into more recent titles.

This generation's gimmick is the Terastal Phenomenon. Once per battle you can Terastallize your Pokemon which will change its typing to its inherent Tera type, of which any of the 18 Types are possible! This will also boost the strength of its STAB moves further in cases where the Tera type and original type are the same.
All Terastal Forms and Tera Types

List of Mega Evolutions

Mega Evolutions Introduced in Pokemon X and Y

Mega Evolutions Introduced in Pokemon X and Y
VenusaurVenusaur Mega VenusaurMega Venusaur
CharizardCharizard Mega Charizard XMega Charizard X
Mega Charizard YMega Charizard Y
BlastoiseBlastoise Mega BlastoiseMega Blastoise
AlakazamAlakazam Mega AlakazamMega Alakazam
Gengar ImageGengar Mega GengarMega Gengar
Kangaskhan Kangaskhan Mega KangaskhanMega Kangaskhan
PinsirPinsir Mega PinsirMega Pinsir
Gyarados ImageGyarados Mega GyaradosMega Gyarados
Aerodactyl Aerodactyl Mega AerodactylMega Aerodactyl
MewtwoMewtwo Mega Mewtwo XMega Mewtwo X
Mega Mewtwo YMega Mewtwo Y
Ampharos ImageAmpharos Mega AmpharosMega Ampharos
Scizor ImageScizor Mega ScizorMega Scizor
Heracross ImageHeracross Mega HeracrossMega Heracross
Houndoom ImageHoundoom Mega HoundoomMega Houndoom
Tyranitar ImageTyranitar Mega TyranitarMega Tyranitar
Blaziken Blaziken Mega BlazikenMega Blaziken
Gardevoir ImageGardevoir Mega GardevoirMega Gardevoir
Mawile Mawile Mega MawileMega Mawile
AggronAggron Mega AggronMega Aggron
Medicham ImageMedicham Mega MedichamMega Medicham
Manectric Manectric Mega ManectricMega Manectric
Banette ImageBanette Mega BanetteMega Banette
Absol Absol Mega AbsolMega Absol
Garchomp ImageGarchomp Mega GarchompMega Garchomp
Lucario ImageLucario Mega LucarioMega Lucario
Abomasnow ImageAbomasnow Mega AbomasnowMega Abomasnow

Mega Evolutions Introduced in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Mega Evolutions Introduced in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Beedrill Beedrill Mega BeedrillMega Beedrill
Pidgeot Pidgeot Mega PidgeotMega Pidgeot
Slowbro ImageSlowbro Mega SlowbroMega Slowbro
SteelixSteelix Mega SteelixMega Steelix
Sceptile Sceptile Mega SceptileMega Sceptile
Swampert Swampert Mega SwampertMega Swampert
Sableye ImageSableye Mega SableyeMega Sableye
SharpedoSharpedo Mega SharpedoMega Sharpedo
Camerupt ImageCamerupt Mega CameruptMega Camerupt
Altaria ImageAltaria Mega AltariaMega Altaria
Glalie ImageGlalie Mega GlalieMega Glalie
Salamence ImageSalamence Mega SalamenceMega Salamence
Metagross Metagross Mega MetagrossMega Metagross
Latias Latias Mega LatiasMega Latias
Latios Latios Mega LatiosMega Latios
RayquazaRayquaza Mega RayquazaMega Rayquaza
LopunnyLopunny Mega LopunnyMega Lopunny
Gallade ImageGallade Mega GalladeMega Gallade
AudinoAudino Mega AudinoMega Audino
DiancieDiancie Mega DiancieMega Diancie

What is Mega Evolution?

Stat Buff and Ability Change

Pokemon X and Y - Mega Garchomp vs Noivern

Image from Pokemon X and Y

Mega Evolution allows Pokemon to temporarily buff their base stats and change their Ability during battle, while also changing their appearance. Only one Pokemon in your party can Mega Evolve once in each battle and the effect stays until it faints.

Only 46 Pokemon can Mega Evolve and require the corresponding Mega Stone to be held by the Pokemon along with the Key Stone held item obtainable in the story.

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L1K0W1TH906 LikoLiko's Sprigatito Mar 15, 2024
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Sept 30, 2024
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Feb 28, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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Nov 30, 2024
SEEY0U1NPALDEA Pokemon SV - GimmighoulUpbeat 1IV Gimmighoul Dec 13, 2023
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Nov 30, 2024
TEAMSTAR Pokemon SV Revavroom Paldean Winds
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Nov 22, 2023
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Oct 31, 2024
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Oct 18, 2023
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Sep 30, 2024
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August 31, 2024
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