While only a handful of Pokémon will be able to Mega Evolve when the update goes live on Thursday, there’s a long list of Pokémon from across the generations that have the ability to undergo this transformation that some Pokémon Go players may not know about.
Mega Charizard (both X and Y), Blastoise, Venusaur and Beedrill will be available in Pokémon Go initially, but trainers looking to get a more powerful Pokémon that will eventually Mega Evolve, they may want to start looking now.
Many Pokémon Go players are not familiar with the list of every Mega Pokémon in the franchise, so this list will help trainers figure out who gets a Mega Evolution and how this new transformation changes certain Pokémon’s typings.
GEN 1
Mega Venusaur
Mega Blastoise
Mega Charizard Y
Mega Beedrill
Mega Pidgeot
Mega Slowbro
Mega Gengar
Mega Kangaskhan
Mega Aerodactyl
Mega Alakazam
Mega Charizard X
This version of Mega Charizard changes its typing from Fire and Flying to Fire and Dragon.
Mega Pinsir
Pinsir transforms from a pure Bug-type Pokémon to a dual Bug and Flying-type Pokémon.
Mega Gyarados
Upon Mega Evolving, Gyarados’ typing changes from Water and Flying to Water and Dark.
GEN 2
Mega Scizor
Mega Heracross
Mega Houndoom
Mega Mawile
Mega Steelix
Mega Tyranitar
Mega Ampharos
Upon Mega Evolving, Ampharos transforms from Electric to an Electric and Dragon-type Pokémon.
Gen 3
Mega Blaziken
Mega Swampert
Mega Manectric
Mega Absol
Mega Medicham
Mega Glalie
Mega Sharpedo
Mega Camerupt
Mega Metagross
Mega Gardevoir
Mega Banette
Mega Salamence
Mega Sableye
Mega Altaria
The Dragon and Flying-type Pokémon transforms into the first Dragon and Fairy-type in Pokémon Go after Mega Evolving.
Mega Sceptile
Similar to Charizard, Sceptile adds the Dragon typing to its makeup. Mega Sceptile is a Grass and Dragon-type Pokémon.
Mega Aggron
While most Pokémon add a typing upon Mega Evolving, Aggron is a rare exception losing its Rock typing and becoming a pure Steel-type Pokémon.
Gen 4
Mega Gallade
Mega Garchomp
Mega Lucario
Mega Abomasnow
Mega Lopunny
The rabbit Pokémon has the Fighting-type added to its typing. Mega Lopunny becomes a Normal and Fighting-type Pokémon.
Gen 5
Mega Audino
Upon Mega Evolving, the Normal-type Audino becoming a Normal and Fairy-type.
LEGENDARY MEGA EVOLUTIONS
There are a handful of Legendary Pokémon that can Mega Evolve as well. It’s not clear how Niantic and the Pokémon Go team will handle Mega Evolving Legendaries, but some do have the capability to achieve a new power level.
Mega Mewtwo X
This Mega form of Mewtwo makes the powerful Legendary Pokémon a dual Psychic and Fighting-type Pokémon.
Mega Mewtwo Y
Mega Latios
Mega Latias
Mega Rayquaza
Mega Diancie
Which Pokémon are you planning to Mega Evolve? What is your favorite Mega Pokémon? Let us know in the comments section.
