How to Mega Evolve

Last Updated: November 25, 2022 References

Mega Evolutions were introduced in Pokémon X and Y, and were expanded with the release of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. When certain Pokémon are holding the right Mega Stone, they can perform temporary Mega Evolutions during battles. These Mega Evolutions give the Pokémon massive stat boosts and new abilities, and can quickly turn the tide of battle.

Method 1

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X and Y

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Defeat Korrina. You will need to complete some of the story before you get access to Mega Evolutions. Completing these tasks will give you the item you need to perform Mega Evolutions. Obtain the Rumble Badge from Shalour Gym by defeating Korrina.
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Get the Mega Ring. Go to the top of the Tower of Mastery after the battle and talk to Korrina again to receive the Mega Ring.^{[1]
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Upgrade your Mega Ring. The upgraded ring isn't necessary for all Mega Evolutions, but is required in order to find the hidden Mega Stones. Professor Sycamore will upgrade your Mega Ring at the Anistar Sundial after you defeat your rival in Kiloude City. This is only possible after completing the main story

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Find the Mega Stone for the Pokémon you want to Mega Evolve. In order to undergo a Mega Evolution, the Pokémon must be holding a special Mega Stone. These stones are specific to each Pokémon, and only a handful of Pokémon are able to Mega Evolve with them. Refer to the chart below to see which Pokémon can Mega Evolve, and where to find the Mega Stones they need. The majority of Mega Stones can only be found after beating the game.^{[2]
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Pokémon	Mega Stone	Stone Location
Venasaur	Venasaurite	Stone Emporium
Charizard	Charizardite X Charizardite Y	Stone Emporium
Blastoise	Blastoisinite	Stone Emporium
Alakazam	Alakazite	Reflection Cave*
Gengar	Gengarite	Laverre City
Kangaskhan	Kangaskhanite	Glittering Cave*
Pinsir	Pinsirite	Santalune Forest*
Gyarados	Gyaradosite	Couriway Town*
Aerodactyl	Aerodactylite	Ambrette Town
Mewtwo	Mewtwonite X Mewtwonite Y	Unknown Dungeon
Ampharos	Ampharosite	Azure Bay
Scizor	Scizorite	Frost Cavern*
Heracross	Heracronite	Santalune Forest*
Houndoom	Houndoominite	Route 16*
Tyranitar	Tyranitarite	Cyllage Gym*
Blaziken	Blazikenite	Held by Event Torchic
Gardevoir	Gardevoirite	Cafe Soleil*
Mawile	Mawilite	Shabboneau Castle*
Aggron	Aggronite	Cyllage Gym*
Medicham	Medichamite	Laverre City*
Manectric	Manectite	Route 16*
Banette	Banettite	Chamber of Emptiness*
Absol	Absolite	Kiloude City
Garchomp	Garchompite	Victory Road*
Lucario	Lucarionite	Tower of Mastery
Abomasnow	Abomasite	Frost Cavern

* You will need to have an upgraded Mega Ring in order to find these Mega Stones. Hidden stones can only be found between 8-9 PM. The ground will sparkle when there is a Mega Stone hidden there.

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Give the Mega Stone to the corresponding Pokémon to hold. In order to Mega Evolve, the Pokémon must be holding its Mega Stone.
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Select "Mega Evolve" during a battle. You can only Mega Evolve during battles, and only one of your Pokémon can Mega Evolve per battle. The Pokémon will stay in its Mega form until the battle is over or it faints. It will stay in its form if you switch it out during battle.^{[3]
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Method 2

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Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby

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Defeat Norman. You won't get access to Mega Evolutions until a little ways into the story. Defeat Norman, the 5th Gym Leader, and then make your way to the next town. You'll meet Steven and then head to Southern Island. Defeat Team Aqua/Magma to receive the Mega Bracelet.^{[4]
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Find the Mega Stones from X and Y. All of the Mega Stones that were available in X and Y can be found in Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby as well. Many of them require that you defeat or capture Groudon or Kyogre, which happens towards the end of the game. Some Mega Stones require you to meet other conditions. For example, Lucarionite requires that you obtain the Master Rank in all five categories of a Pokémon Contest, and then you'll need to defeat Lisia. Different stones have different requirements.

Pokémon	Mega Stone	Stone Location
Venasaur	Venasaurite	Route 119*
Charizard	Charizardite X Charizardite Y	Fiery Path (X)* Scorched Slab (Y)*
Blastoise	Blastoisinite	S.S. Tidal
Alakazam	Alakazite	Slateport Market
Gengar	Gengarite	Battle Resort
Kangaskhan	Kangaskhanite	Pacifidlog Town*
Pinsir	Pinsirite	Route 124
Gyarados	Gyaradosite	Route 123
Aerodactyl	Aerodactylite	Meteor Falls
Mewtwo	Mewtwonite X Mewtwonite Y	Littleroot Town (X)* Pokémon League (Y)
Ampharos	Ampharosite	New Mauville
Scizor	Scizorite	Petalburg Woods*
Heracross	Heracronite	Route 127
Houndoom	Houndoominite	Lavaridge Town*
Tyranitar	Tyranitarite	Jagged Pass*
Blaziken	Blazikenite	Route 120/114*
Gardevoir	Gardevoirite	Verdanturf Town*
Mawile	Mawilite	Verdanturf Town
Aggron	Aggronite	Rusturf Tunnel
Medicham	Medichamite	Mt. Pyre
Manectric	Manectite	Seaside Cycling Road
Banette	Banettite	Mt. Pyre
Absol	Absolite	Safari Zone
Garchomp	Garchompite	Fortree City (1,000 Flags)
Lucario	Lucarionite	Pokemon Contest Master Rank
Abomasnow	Abomasite	Route 123*

* You will need to have either defeated or captured Groudon (Omega Ruby) or Kyogre (Alpha Sapphire) in order for these Mega Stones to appear.

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Find the new Mega Stones. Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby introduce a number of new Mega Stones for old and new Pokemon. Many of the following stones require you to complete some sort of requirement. For example, you'll receive Latiasite/Latiosite from Mom in Littleroot Town after you've met Zinnia in the game. Most of the stones below will not become available until after you've captured or defeated Kyogre or Groudon.^{[5]
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*Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire*
Pokémon	Mega Stone	Stone Location
Beedrill	Beedrillite	Sea Mauville
Pidgeot	Pidgeotite	Rustboro City
Slowbro	Slowbronite	Shoal Cave
Steelix	Steelixite	Granite Cave
Sceptile	Sceptilite	Route 120/114
Swampert	Swampertite	Route 120/114
Sableye	Sablenite	Sootopolis City
Sharpedo	Sharpedonite	AS - Team Aqua Hideout OR - Battle Resort
Camerupt	Cameruptite	AS - Battle Resort OR - Team Magma Hideout
Altaria	Altarianite	Lilycove City
Glalie	Glalitite	Shoal Cave
Salamence	Salamencite	Meteor Falls
Metagross	Metagrossite	Pokémon League
Latias	Latiasite	Littleroot Town
Latios	Latiosite	Littleroot Town
Rayquaza	None (Story)	N/A**
Lopunny	Lopunnite	Mauville City
Gallade	Galladite	Fallarbor Town
Audino	Audinite	Battle Resort
Diancie	Diancite	Pokémon Center*

* To get Diancite, you'll need to have traded a Diancie from X or Y to your Alpha Sapphire or Omega Ruby game. You'll receive the Diancite the next time that you enter a Pokémon Center.
** Rayquaza does not use a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve. Instead, it needs to learn the move Dragon Ascent.

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Have the correct Pokémon hold the Mega Stone. If you want your Pokémon to be able to Mega Evolve, it will need to be holding its Mega Stone. You can't do this during battle, so make sure that you've equipped it beforehand.
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Choose the "Mega Evolve" command during battle. This will cause your Pokémon to perform its Mega evolution. If you have multiple Pokémon that can Mega Evolve, only one is able to per battle. The Pokémon will stay in its Mega form until you have finished the battle or until it is knocked out. You can switch the Pokémon out and then back without having to go through the Mega evolution again.

Community Q&A

Question

How do you learn Dragon Ascent with Rayquaza?

Lugia2453

Top Answerer

Rayquaza will have Dragon Ascent as part of its move set when you catch it. But if you replaced it with another move, there's an old lady in Meteor Falls who will teach it Dragon Ascent.
Question

I have everything I need to evolve my Sceptile. The button is appearing but not letting me click it. Why not?

Community Answer

Either you don’t have the mega ring/bracelet yet, or you have already mega evolved during the battle.
Question

Do I need all of the mega stones, or just a few?

Community Answer

You can collect mega stones to mega evolve certain Pokemon, but it is not required to own all of them in order to mega evolve.