Pokémon X & Y: Mega Evolution - what is it?

If you play Pokemon, you have probably heard of the "Mega Evolution" in the X and Y editions. In this practical tip, we will inform you about this new development.

Mega development in Pokemon X & Y - that's the reason

• A "mega development" is a temporary development of individual, selected Pokemon. This development continues during a fight and only one Pokemon can develop per fight - even in team battles.
• For the Mega Development you need a Mega Stone that belongs specifically to your Pokemon. For example, a "Bisaflor" can only develop into a "Mega Bisaflor" with the help of its own mega stone.
• This special form of development also changes the appearance of the Pokemon.
• The Pokemon also learn new attacks, take on new stats, and can even change the type of poke.
• Mega development has the highest priority after the Pokemon swap. It is therefore completed before an opponent's attack and your Pokemon is stronger in the following round.
• However, the Pokemon keep their original name, with the word "Mega" in front of the name.

Pokemon and Mega Pokemon: These developments exist

There are numerous Pokemon in Editions X and Y that can go through a mega development:

• First generation starter Pokemon: The starters from the first editions support the mega development. So Bisaflor becomes Mega-Bisaflor, Turtok to Mega-Turtok and Charizard to Mega-Charizard. With Charizard, the external appearance even changes depending on the edition.
• Other starter Pokemon: The starters Gewaldro, Lohgock and Sumpex also have a corresponding mega development.
• Difficult to find Pokémon with mega development: Aerodactyl, Garados, Despotar, Lucario and Gengar. The appearance of "Mewtu" changes depending on the edition.
• Classic Pokemon that are included from the third edition at the latest: Hundemon, Kangama, Pinsir, Guardevoir, Voltenso and Altaria

Also read the locations of all mega stones and the best tips for a good team.