Mega Evolution, a fan-favorite battle mechanic introduced in Pokémon X and Y, has been absent in the latest generation of mainline Pokémon RPGs. It has also not appeared in the anime since Ash’s adventures in Alola; the new series Pokémon Journeys has seemed disinterested in featuring the mechanic… until now. Editor’s note: Mega Evolution did appear with Korrina’s Lucario previously, but was not advertised in print media to the best of our knowledge.
The cover of Japanese magazine Terebikun for the month of March (goes on sale February) shows a Lucario, possibly Ash’s or Korrina’s, wearing what appears to be a Mega Stone, Lucarionite to be specific.
With Ash and Goh’s adventure stretching into Kalos, it’s no surprise to see Mega Evolution included in the anime. It comes at a contentious time though — many fans want to be able to use Mega Evolution on their own Pokémon in the latest games.
Will Mega Evolution make a comeback?
Because Mega Evolution is being highlighted in the anime, it will only heighten interest in the feature that Sword and Shield lack. Sure it appears in Pokémon GO and Pokémon Masters, but spin-off titles can’t compete with the ability to train and battle in the main series.
That brings up the possibility of Mega Evolution being brought into any future games added into Gen VIII, Diamond and Pearl remakes or otherwise, or whether fans will have to wait even longer.
Many toy lines are based on the anime, which means it is possible we could see merchandise (probably Japan-exclusive) based on Mega Lucario, especially if it’s Ash’s. This also widens the gap between what fans are seeing in the series’ media versus what’s capable in the games.
This is not an article that is going to claim there’s evidence Mega Evolution will be back in the games this year, but it’s an interesting topic discuss among fans. So let us hear your opinions in the comments (exit AMP view) or on Discord!
Mega Evolution probably won’t be back until Gen 9 at the earliest, but it will have to be eventually. Like, there’s no possible way they could come up with ANOTHER crazy game mechanic. Not without just breaking the game completely, anyways.
I Honestly Believe We’ll be receiving remasters of Gen 1-3 (OG) and Gen 5-7 (Newer) with maybe some added updates im not sure but it would make a lot of sense to do it this way .. releasing each one similar to what they did with the dlc (s) of SwSh. The Remakes Will more than likely be surrounded by the g-max factor I mean calyrex is obviously tied to sinnoh maybe a lil bit of everything is added new Mega g-max and Z moves
Excuse me but where the Hell do you get the notion that Calyrex is related to Sinnoh? He has literally nothing to do with that region at any point at all.
That is literally the same arm-band korina’s lucario uses. Which we’ve already seen mega evolve in journeys. Unless she makes a second comeback and we get a “passing of the torch” moment this means literally nothing for future episodes.
This.
I have the feeling megas will comeback for a game this year. Say Gen 4 remakes or whatever alike they are planning to release. Hopefully releasing new megas and regional variants.
Well at least we can dream about it, right