Mega Evolutionis a fan-favorite mechanic,especially among the generational gimmicks that the Pokemon franchise has adopted since Generation Six. With this awesome way to push your Pokemon further coming back, it’s as good a time as any to hop back on the Pokemon hype train.
Pokemon Legends: Z-Aseems to be a game set in either ancient or futuristic Kalos. The games are known to bring Mega Evolution back, too. Since X and Y, fans have been constantly coming up with incredible designs for Mega Evolutions for Pokemon that haven’t gotten one. There is finally a real chance of them Mega Evolving, and here are the best candidates.
10Luxray
Give This Gen Four Lynx The Love It Deserves
Luxray used to be a beloved Pokemonback when it was first revealedin Generation Four. While some still love the electric lynx, the lack of love it’s gotten has led to it being semi-forgotten. Despite getting a Legends game set in ancient Sinnoh, and Pokemon BDSP, Luxray hasn’t received anything new to make it interesting again.
Hopefully, GameFreak gives this Generation Four icon a Mega Evolution in Legends: Z-A. It could finally get the long-awaited Dark-type, some stat boosts in its offenses, and a useful ability such as Tough Claws or Speed Boost. Even if they choose to go a completely other way with Luxrray, though, it does need something to make it relevant again.
9Flygon
Bring This Dragon Into The Big Leagues
Just like with Luxray, the fans have been practically begging GameFreak for some alternate version of Flygon, whether it be a Mega Evolution or Gigantamax Form. Luckily, now’s the perfect time to take this Generation Three staple to new heights.
Flygon has so much potential and is already quite powerful with its Dragon Dance set. However, it’s been completely outmatched by Garchomp since Generation Four. With a Mega Evolution that has redistributed stats and good ability, Flygon doesn’t even need a new typing to be amazing. It can simply be a faster alternative to Garchomp.
8Milotic
Because The Glow-Up From Feebas Isn’t Enough
Milotic is yet another Generation Three fan-favorite that hasn’t received any love from the developers despite there being remakes set in its region during Generation Six. People have imagined either a Water/Psychic or a Water/Fairy-type Mega for Milotic for over a decade now, and it’s about time we get one.
Fairy-type fits Milotic perfectly, too, with its design focused on grace and beauty. It would also emphasize its nature as a counterpart to Gyarados, as it got a Dark-type Mega back in X and Y. Milotic has fallen a tad weak lately due to better defensive options, but a Water/Fairy Mega Milotic could remedy that, especially if it got a defensive ability like Regenerator.
7Dragonite
Let This Pseudo Legendary Level Up
Dragonite has been a beloved Pokemon for over two decades, and for good reasons. The design is the perfect blend of cute and cool and has been really powerful for a long time. Even as of Generation Nine, it’s been a menace with its Tera-Normal Extreme Speed shenanigans.
Unfortunately, Dragonite lacks an alternate form to make it even more interesting to newer players. The power level isn’t even a balance issue here since most Pseudo Legendaries have, in fact, received Mega Evolutions. If Garchomp, Metagross, Tyranitar, and Salamence can have Megas, so can Dragonite. It’d also be hilarious to hear people say its Mega Stone name out loud: Draoniteite…
6Aegislash
Become An Entire Haunted Armory
Speaking of powerhouses, Aegislash is an iconic Pokemon from the Kalos Region. It’s already a travesty how almost no Kalos Pokemon have the ability to Mega Evolve, and it’s about time to fix that. The best place to start is Aegislash, the incredibly powerful Steel/Ghost-type.
To be fair, Aegislash is one of those Pokemonwho doesn’t need a power boostin the slightest. Its Ability Stance Change, combined with amazing typing and incredible stats, already makes it a powerhouse. Luckily, that’s never stopped Game Freak from showing love to Pokemon and spotlighting their power. They could even go on the extreme and give it two megas, one defensive and one offensive, with abilities like Intrepid Sword and Dauntless Shield.
5Goodra
It’s Goodra, But It Could Be Even Bettera
Unlike Dragonite, Goodra has actually received an alternate form since its release with Hisuian Goodra released in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Despite that, it’d be a shame to exclude the Kalos Pseudo Legendary from Kalos' very own regional mechanic. It’d also help Goodra a lot, as it’squite weak among its peerscurrently.
An additional typing of either Poison or Fairy would fit Goodra’s adorable yet slimy look perfectly. And an Ability to remedy its lackluster offenses would be perfect, such as Sheer Force. A better defensive Ability would also work, like Neutralising Gas or Unaware. Regardless, Goodra needs a mega in Legends: Z-A to prove how powerful it can actually be.
4Yanmega
And Not Just Because Mega Yanmega Is Fun To Say
Yanmega really needs a Mega Evolution, and that’s not just because of all the memes and jokes about it being the original Mega. To be fair, a Mega Yanmega sounds funny enough to be worth it, but the design potential is why it needs the ultimate form. This is a dragonfly-inspired Pokemon that’s a Bug/Flying-type, which is such a shame.
Giving Yanmega the honor of becoming the first Bug/Dragon-type would be so fitting. It even has decent stats and a wide enough move pool to be powerful with better typing. Speed Boost is amazing; Bug Buzz, Air Slash, and Ancient Power are all decent options; and it’s got the stats of a decent special sweeper. All it needs is a few more moves, a few more stats, and a cool, draconic design to prosper.
3Noivern
This Pokemon Is Just Screaming For An Upgrade
Speaking of dragons, Noivern actually is one, but that’s simply not enough to carry it to greatness. Noivern, unfortunately, is the definition of coming up just a bit short. It’s not a bad Pokemon by any means. It just lacks the final push to make it great. What better way to give it just that than a Mega Evolution?
This speedy special attacker needs just a little buff to its Special Attack to make it powerful. It could also use a type change into a Normal/Dragon, which mitigates its quad weakness to Ice-type attacks and gives it STAB in its move Boomburst. That would instantly skyrocket Noivern’s usefulness without even considering a new Ability.
2Pyroar
Give This Lion Something To Take Pride In
Pyroar is just an unfortunate Pokemon. It’s got the stats of a special attacker but lacks the power to make use of them. Its design is also a bit lackluster, unfortunately. The good thing is that makes Pyroar a prime candidate for a badass Mega Evolution that makes it as cool as it should have been in the first place.
To be fair, Pyroar could be molded into whatever GameFreak deems suitable for it. You could easily lean into a mythical-looking Fire/Dragon-type or double down on its Normal typing and try to make use of that. Pyroar needs a few things to be top-tier: stats, better Abilities, and new moves. Fortunately, if Mega Evolution can turn Kangaskhan into an incredible Pokemon, there’s still hope for Pyroar.
1Kalos Starters
It Just Makes Sense, For Starters
Whichever game designers' idea it was to exclude the Kalos starters from their regional gimmick were cruel people. While both Generation One and Threestarters gained their own Mega Evolutions, Delphox, Chesnaught, and Greninja were left by the wayside. Greninja at least got a unique form with Ash-Greninja, but that feels even worse somehow.
Luckily, GameFreak has the perfect opportunity to redeem themselves and give these amazing starters some real love. The Kalos starters are some of the better-designed ones in recent memory and could turn into fan favorites with some tweaks. Delphox could finally become Fire/Fairy, Chesnaught could double down on defense with a Grass/Steel-type, and Greninja could either keep its great typing or swap Dark with Poison. No matter what they end up as, these poor starters deserve to join in on the mega fun.
