Is Mega Evolution in the Game?

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

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).

Will There Be DLC?

Mega Evolution Still Present in Side Games

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

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
Venusaur	Mega Venusaur
Charizard	Mega Charizard X
	Mega Charizard Y
Blastoise	Mega Blastoise
Alakazam	Mega Alakazam
Gengar	Mega Gengar
Kangaskhan	Mega Kangaskhan
Pinsir	Mega Pinsir
Gyarados	Mega Gyarados
Aerodactyl	Mega Aerodactyl
Mewtwo	Mega Mewtwo X
	Mega Mewtwo Y
Ampharos	Mega Ampharos
Scizor	Mega Scizor
Heracross	Mega Heracross
Houndoom	Mega Houndoom
Tyranitar	Mega Tyranitar
Blaziken	Mega Blaziken
Gardevoir	Mega Gardevoir
Mawile	Mega Mawile
Aggron	Mega Aggron
Medicham	Mega Medicham
Manectric	Mega Manectric
Banette	Mega Banette
Absol	Mega Absol
Garchomp	Mega Garchomp
Lucario	Mega Lucario
Abomasnow	Mega Abomasnow

Mega Evolutions Introduced in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Mega Evolutions Introduced in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Beedrill	Mega Beedrill
Pidgeot	Mega Pidgeot
Slowbro	Mega Slowbro
Steelix	Mega Steelix
Sceptile	Mega Sceptile
Swampert	Mega Swampert
Sableye	Mega Sableye
Sharpedo	Mega Sharpedo
Camerupt	Mega Camerupt
Altaria	Mega Altaria
Glalie	Mega Glalie
Salamence	Mega Salamence
Metagross	Mega Metagross
Latias	Mega Latias
Latios	Mega Latios
Rayquaza	Mega Rayquaza
Lopunny	Mega Lopunny
Gallade	Mega Gallade
Audino	Mega Audino
Diancie	Mega Diancie

What is Mega Evolution?

Stat Buff and Ability Change

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.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Related Links

Latest News and Game Info

Game8 Exclusive!
Hands-On, Early Play Preview of The Teal Mask DLC!

Game8 got a first look at The Teal Mask, Part 1 of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet coming on September 13 in a Japan-exclusive pre-release event. We've shared our first thoughts on the DLC in our exclusive article and details on all the features we had the chance to experience, including Ogre Oustin'!
Game8 Early Access Hands-On of Teal Mask DLC

Pokemon Presents and DLC Trailers

Presents/Trailer	What We Learned
Pokemon Presents August 8th	・The Teal Mask DLC Release Date ・New Paradox Legendaries! ┗ Raging Bolt | Iron Crown ・New Regional Evolutions! ┗ Achaludon | Dipplin ・New DLC Returning Pokemon ・Mewtwo Tera Raid ・Mass Outbreak Events Schedule ・Mochi Effects and Types ・BB League Elite Four ・League Club Features
Worlds Closing Ceremony August 13th	・New 19th Tera Type! ・All Starter Pokemon in the Wild! ・More DLC Returning Pokemon ・New DLC Moves! ┗ Psychic Noise | Upper Hand ┗ Thunder Clap | Tachyon Cutter

Current & Upcoming Tera Raid Events

Current & Upcoming Mass Outbreak Events

Mass Outbreak Events
Event	Description
Clefairy Mass Outbreak Event (LIVE)	Featured Pokemon (With Title): Clefairy (the Chipper) Featured Mark: Upbeat Mark Location: Paldea, Kitakami Start Date: 9/29/2023 (12:00 AM) End Date: 10/1/2023 (11:59 PM)

Current & Upcoming Ranked Battle Series (Regulations)

Ranked Battle Rules
Event	Description
Ranked Battle Regulation D (Series 4) (LIVE)	Ruleset: Pokemon transferred from Pokémon HOME except certain Restricted Pokemon are available in Regulation D! (Regulation D) Regulation D Duration: 7/1/2023 ~ 9/30/2023
Ranked Battle Regulation E (Series 5)	Ruleset: New and Returning Pokemon from The Teal Mask DLC will be available in Regulation E! Regulation E Duration: 10/1/2023 ~ 01/02/2024

Current Mystery Gift Codes

All Mystery Gift Codes
Code/Method	Reward	Start / End
L1KEAFLUTE	Paldean Winds Cetitan	Sep 6, 2023 - August 31, 2024
TBD	Electric Tera Mimikyu Mystery Gift	October, 2023 - TBD
(In-Person Distribution)	Celebrate Flabebe	November 18, 2022 - October 31, 2023
NATSUN0T0KKUN	Summer Tokkun Sandwich Ingredients	July 27, 2023 - September 30, 2023 (14:59 UTC)
LEVELUP	Rare Candy (x10)	April 14, 2023 - October 2, 2023
REV1VE	Max Revive (x5)	April 14, 2023 - October 2, 2023
CATCHBYBALL	(5x of each above ball)	April 14, 2023 - October 2, 2023
Connect to Pokemon HOME	Gen 9 HA Starters	May 3, 2023 - No Expiration

Current & Upcoming Tournaments and Online Competitions

Event	Description
Kitakami Prologue Online Competition	Ruleset: TBA (Potentially All Pokemon in the Kitakami Pokedex) Duration: 10/6/2023 ~ 10/8/2023
2024 World Championship Series	Ruleset: Regulation D Duration: 9/08/2023 ~ August, 2024

Server Maintenance Status

All Known Bugs, Glitches, Easter Eggs, and Hints

List of Bugs, Glitches and Easter Eggs

Patch Notes & Update History

Latest News

• Tier List Prediction for Regulation E Singles and Doubles VGC - 9/22
• Teal Mask New DLC Pokemon Tier List - 9/22
• Report on the Treasure Hunt Video Details - 9/07
• Paldean Winds Cetitan Mystery Gift Code - 9/06
• Catch Paldean Starters in Pokemon GO - 9/05
• The Teal Mask DLC Release Time and Countdown - 8/24
• August 22 DLC Trailer : New Sinistea Form? - 8/22
• August 13 The Indigo Disk Trailer: Everything We Learned - 8/13
• August 8 Pokemon HOME Maintenance - 8/04
• Pokemon Music Collective: All Songs and Artists - 08/03
• Ogerpon and Pikachu in Aomori Nebuta Festival - 08/01
• Summer Tokkun Sandwich Ingredients Mystery Gift Code - 07/27
• Dark Tera Charizard Anime Mystery Gift Code - 07/21
• Pokemon World Championships Fantasy Team - 07/19
• Pokemon World Championships Gastrodon Mystery Gift Code - 07/15
• 2024 Pokemon Championship Series Details - 07/03
• 1.3.2 Live Tournament Patch Update - 06/28
• Ancient Traveller's Team in Pokemon Horizons Anime - 06/23
• Lacey: New Indigo Disk DLC Character - 06/22
• Blueberry Academy Director Cyrano: New Indigo Disk DLC Character -06/22
• Terarium: Artificial Undersea Park in Indigo Disk DLC - 06/22
• Mossui Town: Teal Mask DLC Base Town - 06/22
• Friend Ball Mystery Gift Code - 06/21
• Shiny Gimmighoul Tera Raid Event: Shiny Odds and Rewards - 06/21
• Best Pokemon Tier List Prediction for Regulation D Singles and Doubles - 06/20
• Hisuian Moves Patch Update - 06/19
• Special South Korean Gastrodon Mystery Gift Distribution - 06/17
• Chesnaught and Paradox Tera Raids Rerun! - 06/07
• Ranked Battle Regulation D Rules - 06/01
• Pokemon HOME Version 3.0.0 - 05/30
• Pokemon HOME Coming May 30! - 05/26
• Chesnaught, Paradox Tera Raids, and Pokemon HOME Compatibility Cancelled! - 05/22
• Pokemon HOME Move Reset and Stored Movesets Details
• Get All 3 Hidden Ability Starters in Pokemon HOME! - 05/18
• Gold Bottle Cap Mystery Gift Code - 05/18
• JP/KR Patch - 05/18
• Shiny Tera Rayquaza in Pokemon Horizons: Hatless New Tera Form? - 05/12
• Liko's Pendant and Roy's Pokeball: Hints for the DLC - 04/29
• Server Maintenance Status (March 16) - 03/16
• Iron Leaves Tera Raid Event: Best Counters and Rewards - 03/10
• Pokemon HOME Maintenance on March 13 - 03/10
• Corrupted Data Bug: Causes and Fixes - 03/09
• Save File Not Recognized Bug: How to Fix - 03/03
• 1.2.0 Tera Raid Bad Egg Bug - 03/01
• Walking Wake and Iron Leaves Tera Raid Event - 02/27
• The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC
• The Teal Mask DLC Part 1 - 02/27
• The Indigo Disk DLC Part 2 - 02/27
• DLC New Legendaries - 02/27
• How to Get Roaming Form Gimmighoul - 02/27
• Chinese Journey of Dreams Animated Short - 02/24
• My Nintendo Rewards Pokemon Day - 02/24
• Pokemon Day 2023 - 02/22
• Competitive Garganacl Code Distribution - 02/14
• Love Ball Mystery Gift Valentine's Campaign - 02/14
• How to Get Battle Bond Greninja (Ash Greninja) - 01/16
• Pokemon HOME Ranked Battle Data Feature Update Details - 01/13
• Pokemon 1008 Encounters Video Details - 01/12
• Japanese Pokémon Information Bureau Twitter Campaign: Chance to Win 1,000,000 LP - 01/06
• Toby Fox Shares His Music Contributions - 12/22
• Is Play Rough Bugged? - 12/16
• What Is Past the Northeast Border? - 12/06
• Bugs and Errors: How to Fix - 11/20
• How to Get the Flying Tera Type Pikachu - 11/14
• Black Crystal Tera Raid Battles - 11/08
• How to Link with Pokemon GO and Rewards - 11/06
• Limited Edition Scarlet & Violet Switch OLED - 11/04
• All Mystery Gift Codes and How to Get - 11/02
• Version Differences: Scarlet vs. Violet - 10/27
• Play Time: How Long is the Game? - 10/27
• Official Guidebook Details - 10/17
• Does Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Have HMs? - 10/12
• Does Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Have Voice Acting? - 10/12
• The Profile App Replaces the Trainer Card - 10/06
• New Features and Changes from Previous Versions - 10/04
• How to Preorder and Preorder Bonuses - 09/27
• Is There A New Eeveelution? - 09/08
• Is The Game Open World? - 09/08
• Is There Mega Evolution? - 09/08
• Available Platforms - 08/25
• All Game Editions and Double Pack Features - 08/25
• Is the National Dex in the Game? - 08/25
• Is There Exp. Share? - 08/22
• Will There Be DLC? - 08/19
• Naranja and Uva Academy - 08/19

Pre-Release News

• 10 Pokemon Who Should Return and 10 Who Should Not - 11/15
• New Coin Pokemon Appears in Pokemon GO - 11/05
• Preload Date and Guide: How to Preload - 10/12
• Will the Arceus System Make a Comeback? - 09/08
• Will There Be A Demo Or Beta Version? - 08/25
• Release Date and Time - 08/25
• Will Battles Be Real-Time? - 08/25

All Gen 9 Pre-Release Trailers