See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Mega Evolution was the first major battle gimmick, introduced back in ...

With Pokémon X and Pokémon Y came Mega Evolutions — a battle mechanic that temporarily boosts a Pokémon’s power in different ways. It hasn’t been a feature in Pokémon games for a couple generations, ...

Mega Evolutions, temporary transformations that fully-evolved Pokemon can unlock in the middle of battle, have been absent from the mainline Pokemon games for over seven years. Fortunately, Pokemon ...

Mega Evolution is, without a doubt, one of the most popular mechanics in the Pokemon franchise, as this mysterious phenomenon allows trainers to unlock an incredible and powerful new transformation ...

These new mega evolutions will shake up the meta in Pokemon Champions.

With the introduction of Pokémon Winds & Waves, the series’ 10th Generation of mainline games is sure to create new pocket monsters alongside some old favorites. Although it’s unclear which Pokémon ...

This new Mega for the Mythical Pokemon Darkrai gives its Bad Dreams moniker a whole new meaning. It somehow manages to be both ugly and terrifying at the same time. The design gives Darkrai an ...

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Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck is a writer for Collider. He grew up creating lists, stories, and worlds, which led to his love of anime and video games. He attended Sheridan College where he earned an Honours ...