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What is Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO?

Temporary 8-hour evolutionary form for select species. Massive stat boost; requires species-specific Mega Energy.

DEFINITION

Temporary 8-hour evolutionary form for select species. Massive stat boost; requires species-specific Mega Energy.

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01 · FULL EXPLANATION

Megas are timed transformations that last 8 hours. The species reverts after. Each Mega has its own form, types (sometimes swapping one type), and dramatically boosted stats — typically +50-80% Attack.

Mega Energy is earned from completing Mega Raids of that species, walking with that species as your buddy, and from Special Research. The first Mega evolution of a species costs more energy than subsequent ones.

Mega-evolving a mons grants a roster-wide damage boost: +10% to all attackers of the Mega's primary type, +30% during raids. Stacking the right Mega before a raid is one of the strongest force-multipliers in the game.

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What does Mega Evolution mean in Pokémon GO?

Temporary 8-hour evolutionary form for select species. Massive stat boost; requires species-specific Mega Energy.

Mega Evolution explained in detail

Megas are timed transformations that last 8 hours. The species reverts after. Each Mega has its own form, types (sometimes swapping one type), and dramatically boosted stats — typically +50-80% Attack. Mega Energy is earned from completing Mega Raids of that species, walking with that species as your buddy, and from Special Research. The first Mega evolution of a species costs more energy than subsequent ones. Mega-evolving a mons grants a roster-wide damage boost: +10% to all attackers of the Mega's primary type, +30% during raids. Stacking the right Mega before a raid is one of the strongest force-multipliers in the game.

What are other names for Mega Evolution?

Mega Evolution is also called: mega evolution, mega evo. All refer to the same concept in Pokémon GO.

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