Road to Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: Mega Evolution

Welcome to Road to Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

As you may remember, last year we had ran an ongoing set of feature articles in the run-up to the launch of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. We called the series Journey to X & Y and in it we explored a variety of different topics and ideas, creating some intense and interesting discussion. Due to some bad time management we cut the series short before we had covered each generation of Pokémon and never reached the third generation; a couple of months back however, we rebooted it with Generation 3. Then came the announcement of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire…

What better way to countdown to the release of Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire than with a new series of articles? (There is no better way, duh.) It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all to Road to Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Much like J2XY this series will begin with articles every so often, then ramping up in the weeks before the games release. We’ll be bringing you different topics and ideas for discussion, as well us some interesting new things for the site, so keep an eye out!

First things first…

The first article in the series however feature on Mega Evolution. Now, a week or so ago some of you may have known that myself and a few other staff members were unable to publish articles due to an odd bug with the site. That’s fixed now. During the downtime I asked a certain someone if they would mind logging in to my account and seeing if they could access the publishing tools. That certain someone was DefensiveBastiodon (he also takes credit for my wonderful bio text and avatar).

I simply asked him to set up an article with a title to see if I could edit in my own post content. That’s not quite what I got though. Instead he had written out a full article for me. Usually I’m against publishing material others have created, because…I just like seeing my own work too much. Deleting it all would have felt a little harsh though. So, with full credit to my good friend DefensiveBastiodon I present to you the very first Road to Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire!

Road to Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: Mega Evolutions

Pokémon X and Y introduced the world to Mega Evolutions back in 2013. Since then they have been accepted and have gained momentum as a popular way to change the tides of battle, despite the fans’ uncertainty about the idea when they were first revealed. Probably the most unfortunate part about their introduction was the small number of Megas actually released. It was like a missing spice in a new dish being served to the public, only waiting to slightly disappoint customers and cause them to rage until the next course; this next course being the long awaited return to the ever popular region, Hoenn, in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire in November.

With that being said, what new Mega Evolutions do you want to see in ORAS? We already know that there will be at least two new ones, Mega Latios and Mega Latias. There are the also possibilities of Swampert and Sceptile getting Mega Evolutions to coincide with their Fire-Type brethren, Blaziken. Not only that, but there are some ever so popular rumors of Plusle and Minun getting Megas, along with Metagross. It is highly doubtful that, although it was mentioned Mega Evolution was a feature exclusive to Kalos, it is something Game Freak would leave out of future games. What abilities would you like to see introduced alongside the new Megas? Would you like to see them in the after game or have some mysterious part in the main story?

From the looks of it, it seems that Groudon and Kyogre have new forms, but I’m leaning towards them being Megas as well. They have too many feature changes for me to accept them as a form change. “Alpha Form” and “Omega Form?” Who knows, it’s a possibility as well.

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2,370 thoughts on “Road to Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: Mega Evolution”

  1. The stat berries are so cool! I have bred and harvested them all :3 I’m waiting on my berries to be ready for harvest and so I can cultivate many more, it’s gonna be awesome

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  2. Theory Time!

    What if the adventures in Hoenn and XY occur around the same time, and due to the blast from the Eternal Flower’s Laser, Mega Evolution can occur in every region now?

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  3. Why can’t gamefreak make some kind of Pokemon Concept Art book q,q With unreleased Pokemon, in game areas, original sketches from Capsule Monsters and such.

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  4. WTH
    I raced every Ghost on the Time Trials and beaten them but didn’t get Golden Tires….something ain’t right

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  5. I still wish Game Freak could explain how the heck a random goth chick got her hands on the DNA Splicers, but alas, this is pokémon, and Game Freak doesn’t answer complicated questions.

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  6. Why do some people think Mega Evolution only happens in Kalos? I guess everyone forgot Mr. Fuji gave Red Charizard X in the Origins.

    I mean think about it… in ORAS, do you really think Gamefreak will have Steven on the search for thunder stone & fire stones?

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  7. OMG OMG i was so hyped for e3 and corocor i missed wwdc for apple

    ios 8 is AMAZING SOOOOO amazing

    its beautfiul and i cant wait to get my hands on it 0___0 way better than ios 7

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    • But ORAS are already confirmed to be “full remakes” of Ruby and Sapphire. Obviously something will be different involving the mascot legends, but I’m expecting the plot to be relatively the same, as well as Emerald features included.

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    • I think it’ll be the other way around IF there’s even a DE. 2 remakes + 1 sequels would be nice. Then Z.

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  8. The only thing about that video, Noivs, is that he’s linking two separate things, the anime and the game.

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  9. I would actually love to see Village of Dragons in BW3 (Btw, BW3, Buffalo Wild Wings confirmed!) and have there be a Dragon gym there. Drayden can grow old and, well, idk. But Opolucid is OR.

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  10. Going through the entire Hoenn Dex (plus a few editions for pokemon
    introduced in later gens) these are what i would like to see available however i do realise we would be lucky to get even half of these but i ahve also given a location that i think would work for each of the mega stones however i know there are many more possibilities:

    Mega Sceptile/ Blaziken/ Swampert: Sceptilite/ Blazikenite/ Swamperite is given to you by Professor Birch after you beat the 5th gym as a congratulations for beating your father depending on which starter you chose. The remaining two mega stones are given to you by Professor Birch after beating the Pokemon League.

    Mega Ludicolo: Ludicolite is found on an island between Lilycove City and Mossdeep city that is accessible only by diving (only available in Omega Ruby).

    Mega Shiftry: Shiftrite is found in a hidden grotto inside Petalburg Forest accessible by using hidden power (only available in Alpha Sapphire).

    Mega Gardevoir: Gardevoirite is held by a Lvl. 5 Ralts (with Telepathy) given to you by Wally after beating the Pokemon League.

    Mega Gallade: Galladite is found in Victory Road near the Pokemon League exit.

    Mega Breloom: Breloomite is found at the northernmost point of Route 119 on a ledge accessible by using the Acro Bike.

    Mega Slaking: Slakingite is given to you by your father after beating the Pokemon League.

    Mega Alakazam: Alakazite is purchasable from a women in a house on the Battle Frontier for a varying amount of BP depending on how many symbols you have.

    Mega Gyarados: Gyaradosite is purchasable from a women in a house on the Battle Frontier for a varying amount of BP depending on how many symbols you have.

    Mega Delcatty: Delcatite is given to you by the artist in Lilycove City after gaining a Master Ribbon in a Cute contest using Delcatty.

    Mega Crobat: Crobatite is found in Altering Cave after having used the mystery gift function.

    Mega Sableye: Sableite is found near the top of Mt. Pyre after having defeated Team Aqua/ Magma and caught/ defeated Kyogre/ Groudon (only available in Omega Ruby).

    Mega Mawile: Mawilite is found in Granite Cave on Floor B1F accessible only by using the Mach Bike (only available in Alpha Sapphire).

    Mega Aggron: Aggronite is found in Steven’s room in Granite Cave after beating the Pokemon League.

    Mega Medicham: Medichamite is found in the outside area accessible from Rusturf Tunnel.

    Mega Manectric: Manectrite is found in a room in New Mauville.

    Mega Roserade: Roserite is found in a flower bed at the top of the waterfall in Ever Grande City.

    Mega Wailord: Wailordite is found in an undersea cavern accessed by diving from a point on Route 129.

    Mega Camerupt: Cameruptite is found in the western area of the Fiery Path.

    Mega Torkoal: Torkoalite is given to you by Professor Cozmo after you return the meteor to him, he gives it to you stating that he found it at the peak of Mt. Chimney while he was searching for the stolen meteorite.

    Mega Grumpig: Grumpigite is given to you by the artist in Lilycove City after gaining a Master Ribbon in a Smart contest using Grumpig.

    Mega Flygon: Flygonite is found in the desert underpass in an area only accessible using the Mach Bike.

    Mega Altaria: Altarite is given to you by the artist in Lilycove City after gaining a Master Ribbon in a Cool contest using Altaria.

    Mega Zangoose: Zangoosite is found on a ledge on Route 114 accessible by using waterfall (only found in Alpha Sapphire).

    Mega Seviper: Seviperite is found on a ledge on Route 114 accessible by using waterfall (only found in Omega Ruby).

    Mega Claydol: Claydolite is given to you by the artist in Lilycove City after gaining a Master Ribbon in a Tough contest using Claydol.

    Mega Milotic: Milotite is given to you by the artist in Lilycove City after gaining a Master Ribbon in a Beauty contest using Milotic.

    Mega Castform: Castformite is given to you by a scientist in the weather institute after having used each form of castform in a battle.

    Mega Starmie: Starmite is found in an undersea cavern accessible by diving from an area just east of of Lilycove City.

    Mega Banette: Banettite is found in Sky pillar in an area accessible only by using the Mach Bike.

    Mega Tropius: Tropiusite is given to you by your rival after beating them in a battle before entering Victory Road..

    Mega Absol: Absolite is found in a hidden grotto on Route 120.

    Mega Donphan: Donphanite is found in the Safari Zone after beating the Pokemon League but requires the use of the Acro Bike.

    Mega Pinsir: Pinsirite is purchasable from a women in a house on the Battle Frontier for a varying amount of BP depending on how many symbols you have.

    Mega Heracross: Heracronite is purchasable from a women in a house on the Battle Frontier for a varying amount of BP depending on how many symbols you have.

    Mega Glalie: Glalienite is found in Shoal Cave during a Low Tide.

    Mega Froslass: Frosslassite is found in Shoal Cave during a High Tide.

    Mega Walrein: Walreinite is found in an undersea cavern accessible from a point on Route 125.

    Mega Huntail: Huntailite is found by diving in the Abandoned ship (only available in Alpha Sapphire).

    Mega Gorebyss: Gorebyssite is found by diving in the Abandoned ship (only available in Omega Ruby).

    Mega Salamence: Salamencite is found in Meteor Falls on floor B1F 2R after beating the Pokemon League.

    Mega Metagross: Metagrossite is given to you by Steven by showing him the Beldum he gave you fully evolved into a Metagross after beating the Pokemon League.

    Mega Latias: Latiasite is given to you by Steven after you show him a Latias (only available in Alpha Sapphire) OR found after catching a Latias on Southern Island (only available in Omega Ruby) .

    Mega Latios: Latiosite is given to you by Steven after you show him a Latios (only available in Omega Ruby) OR found after catching a Latios on Southern Island (only available in Alpha Sapphire).

    Mega Kyogre: Kyogrenite is found in the Cave of Origin after catching Kyogre (only available in Alpha Sapphire).

    Mega Groudon: Groudonite is found in the Cave of Origin after catching Groudon (only available in Omega Ruby).

    Mega Rayquaza: Rayquazanite is found at the peak of Sky Pillar after catching Rayquaza.

    Mega Deoxys: Deoxynite is given to you by a scientist after completing a mission into outer space to discover the meaning behind a rock found by the scientists at Mossdeep Space Centre. You must catch Deoxys and return to the scientist who will reveal that the rock contained the Deoxynite and he will give it to you if you show him Deoxys (this is an event exclusive Mega Stone).

    Mega Meganium/ Typhlosian/ Feraligatr: Meganiumite/ Typhlosianite/ Feraligatrite is given to you along with one of the Johto starters after completing the Hoenn Pokedex.

    The following Mega Stones are also purchasable from a women in a house on the Battle Frontier for a varying amount of BP depending on how many symbols you have:

    -Venusaurite
    -Charizardite Y/X
    -Blastoisinite
    -Gengarite
    -Khangaskhanite
    -Aerodactylite
    -Ampharosite
    -Scizorite
    -Houndoominite
    -Tyranitarite
    -Garchompite
    -Lucarionite
    -Abomasite

    PS- Apologies for the MASSSIIIVVVE post >_>

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      • I did point out the version exclusive ones but taking Shiftry and Ludicolo as an example…they are soooo different that i thought they would be cool to be in different locations to suit their likeness better.

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        • It really is, what about people who hate Mega’s? It’s just trying to fresh up pokemon who don’t need them but actually need a proper evolution…

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          • Remeber that quite a lot of people LOVE Mega Evolutions too but i agree some of these -cough- sableye -cough- would really benefit from a a regular evolution rather than a Mega but a mega is better than nothing at all.

      • ^_^…i got a bit carried away didn’t i… but as i said i know we would be lucky to get even half of these oh and Mega Camerupt is in there lol

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    • Many of the Mega Stones will be too difficult and too late to get during the main story.

      Ima trade them to myself in the beginning because I can! 😀

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      • Watch as you only get the mega stone after beating the pokemon league lol.. (joking because that would be awful)!

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          • I honestly see this happening, while Maxie/Archie and Steven/Wallace shove their Megas in our face.

            Wait…Maxie and Archie having Megas?

            I’m starting this topic in a new comment above!

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