Complete Mega Evolution Guide

Since their introduction into Pokémon GO in 2020, Mega Evolutions have become some of the strongest grabs in the game. With most Megas boasting exceptional stats and all of them boosting the offenses of Raid attackers of the same type, these are often the top picks to beat even the toughest Raid Bosses. So, here are all the Mega Evolutions currently available in Pokémon GO: Pokémon that can Mega evolve [hub-table] Pokémon HP Attack Defence [pokemon-link name="Venusaur" form="Mega"][grass][poison][/pokemon-link] 190 241 246 [pokemon-link name="Charizard" form="Mega X"][fire][dragon][/pokemon-link] 186 273 213 [pokemon-link name="Charizard" form="Mega Y"][fire][flying][/pokemon-link] 186 319 212 [pokemon-link name="Blastoise" form="Mega"][water][/pokemon-link] 188 264 237 [pokemon-link name="Beedrill" form="Mega"][bug][poison][/pokemon-link] 163 303 148 [pokemon-link name="Pidgeot" form="Mega"][water][ground][/pokemon-link] 195 280 175 [pokemon-link name="Alakazam" form="Mega"][psychic][/pokemon-link] 146 367 207 [pokemon-link name="Slowbro" form="Mega"][water][psychic][/pokemon-link] 216 224 259 [pokemon-link name="Gengar" form="Mega"][ghost][poison][/pokemon-link] 155 349 199 [pokemon-link name="Kangaskhan" form="Mega"][normal][/pokemon-link] 233 246 210 [pokemon-link name="Pinsir" form="Mega"][bug][flying][/pokemon-link] 163 305 231 [pokemon-link name="Gyarados" form="Mega"][water][dark][/pokemon-link] 216 292 247 [pokemon-link name="Aerodactyl" form="Mega"][rock][flying][/pokemon-link] 190 292 210 [pokemon-link name="Mewtwo" form="Mega X"][psychic][fighting][/pokemon-link] Not Currently Available in Pokémon Go 235 412 222 [pokemon-link name="Mewtwo" form="Mega Y"][psychic][/pokemon-link] Not Currently Available in Pokémon Go 235 426 229 [pokemon-link name="Ampharos" form="Mega"][electric][dragon][/pokemon-link] 207 294 203 [pokemon-link name="Steelix" form="Mega"][steel][ground][/pokemon-link] 181 212 327 [pokemon-link name="Scizor" form="Mega"][bug][steel][/pokemon-link] 172 279 250 [pokemon-link name="Heracross" form="Mega"][bug][fighting][/pokemon-link] 190 334 223 [pokemon-link name="Houndoom" form="Mega"][dark][fire][/pokemon-link] 181 289 194 [pokemon-link name="Tyranitar" form="Mega"][rock][dark][/pokemon-link] 225 309 276 [pokemon-link name="Sceptile" form="Mega"][grass][dragon][/pokemon-link] 172 320 186 [pokemon-link name="Blaziken" form="Mega"][fire][fighting][/pokemon-link] 190 329 168 [pokemon-link name="Swampert" form="Mega"][water][ground][/pokemon-link] 225 283 218 [pokemon-link name="Gardevoir" form="Mega"][psychic][fairy][/pokemon-link] 169 326 229 [pokemon-link name="Sableye" form="Mega"][dark][ghost][/pokemon-link] 137 151 216 [pokemon-link name="Mawile" form="Mega"][steel][fairy][/pokemon-link] Not Currently Available in Pokémon Go 137 188 217 [pokemon-link name="Aggron" form="Mega"][steel][/pokemon-link] 172 247 331 [pokemon-link name="Medicham" form="Mega"][fighting][psychic][/pokemon-link] 155 205 179 [pokemon-link name="Manectric" form="Mega"][electric][/pokemon-link] 172 286 179 [pokemon-link name="Sharpedo" form="Mega"][water][dark][/pokemon-link] Not Currently Available in Pokémon Go 172 289 144 [pokemon-link name="Camerupt" form="Mega"][fire][ground][/pokemon-link] Not Currently Available in Pokémon Go 172 253 183 [pokemon-link name="Altaria" form="Mega"][dragon][fairy][/pokemon-link] 181 222 218 [pokemon-link name="Banette" form="Mega"][ghost][/pokemon-link] 162 312 160 [pokemon-link name="Absol" form="Mega"][dark][/pokemon-link] 163 314 130 [pokemon-link name="Glalie" form="Mega"][ice][/pokemon-link] 190 252 168 [pokemon-link name="Salamence" form="Mega"][dragon][flying][/pokemon-link] 216 310 251 [pokemon-link name="Metagross" form="Mega"][steel][psychic][/pokemon-link] Not Currently Available in Pokémon Go 190 300 289 [pokemon-link name="Latias" form="Mega"][dragon][psychic][/pokemon-link] 190 289 297 [pokemon-link name="Latios" form="Mega"][dragon][psychic][/pokemon-link] 190 335 241 [pokemon-link name="Rayquaza" form="Mega"][dragon][flying][/pokemon-link] 233 389 216 [pokemon-link name="Lopunny" form="Mega"][normal][fighting][/pokemon-link] 163 282 214 [pokemon-link name="Garchomp" form="Mega"][dragon][ground][/pokemon-link] 239 339 222 [pokemon-link name="Lucario" form="Mega"][fighting][steel][/pokemon-link] 172 310 175 [pokemon-link name="Abomasnow" form="Mega"][grass][ice][/pokemon-link] 207 240 191 [pokemon-link name="Gallade" form="Mega"][psychic][fighting][/pokemon-link] Not Currently Available in Pokémon Go 169 326 230 [pokemon-link name="Audino" form="Mega"][normal][fairy][/pokemon-link] Not Currently Available in Pokémon Go 230 147 239 [pokemon-link name="Diancie" form="Mega"][rock][fairy][/pokemon-link] 137 342 235 [/hub-table] Note that the stats for the Mega Evolutions that are not currently in the game are calculated based on previous conversions, and are subject to change. Keep in mind that Shadow Pokémon and Clone Pokémon are currently unable to Mega Evolve. Pokémon Go exclusive Costumed Pokémon can mega Evolve, but they will Mega evolve into a version that does not include their costume. Sorry, Mega Blastoise, no shades for you. Mega Raids Mega raids are a special tier of raids somewhere between Tier 3 and Legendary. During these raid battles, you and a team of other trainers face off against a Mega Evolved Pokémon and work together to take it down. As with all of the other tiers of raids, the Pokémon that appear in raid battles rotate with events or the in-game seasons. You will be able to tell a Mega raid is about to happen by the distinctive silver egg that appears above the gym before the raid begins. These raids typically require between 2 and 5 trainers to complete, and you will get between 150 and 250 mega energy from a raid, depending on how quickly the raid boss is defeated. Once the raid is defeated, you will then have an opportunity to catch the non-mega evolved version of the Pokémon that you battled. Mega Energy While in the main series games you need an item to Mega Evolve your Pokémon, in Pokémon GO you need Mega Energy. Obtaining Mega Energy Mega energy can be obtained in a few different ways: By completing Mega Raids. How much energy you get will depend on how quickly you complete the raid. Completing certain Field Research Tasks, or Special Research Tasks. Some Field Research Tasks or Special research tasks will reward specific Mega energy. Walking a previously mega-evolved Pokémon as your buddy. If you set a Pokémon you have previously mega evolved at least once, it will earn mega energy as you walk it. Mega Energy Requirements The mega energy required to Mega Evolve a Pokémon varies depending on the species, with stronger Pokémon like Legendaries requiring more Mega Energy to evolve than Pokémon like Beedrill. The initial cost to mega evolve a Pokémon is high, but it drops significantly after you've mega evolved it after that first time, and drops even further each Mega level you obtain. Here is a chart that lays out all of the Mega energy requirements. You can determine if your Pokémon is Low, Middle, or High end by checking its mega energy requirement from the chart below. [hub-table] Level Bottom Tier Middle Tier Top Tier Initial 100 200 300 Base 21 41 61 High 11 21 31 Max 6 11 16 [/hub-table] Mega Levels & Bonuses Mega Levels were introduced in April of 2022 and brought with them increased bonuses for having an actively Mega Evolved Pokémon. The more you Mega Evolve a Pokémon the higher a Mega level that Pokémon can become. Each level has increased bonuses and a reduced Mega cooldown. Mega Levelling Up your Pokémon Each Pokémon that can Mega evolve has 3 Mega Levels: Base, High, and Max. To reach the base level you only need to mega evolve your Pokémon once in order to reach the Base level, then another 6 Mega evolutions to reach the High level, then a final 23 more evolutions to reach the Max level. Base Level 1 evolution required – 7 days cooldown Friend Attack Boost * 1.1 Same Type Attack Boost * 1.3 1 Bonus Catch Candy High Level 7 evolutions required – 5 days cooldown Friend Attack Boost * 1.1 Same Type Attack Boost * 1.3 1 Bonus Catch Candy * 50 Bonus Catch XP * 10% Boost to XL Candy Chance * Max Level 30 evolutions required – 3 days cooldown Friend Attack Boost * 1.1 Same Type Attack Boost * 1.3 2 Bonus Catch Candy * 100 Bonus Catch XP * 25% Boost to XL Candy Chance * (*) Note: The catch candy and catch XP bonuses only apply to Pokémon caught of the same type as your mega-evolved Pokémon