Mega Evolutions and Primal Reversions in Pokerogue add a whole new dimension to gameplay, offering enhanced abilities and stats for your Pokémon. This guide covers everything you need to know about unlocking and utilizing these powerful transformations.
Pokerogue Mega Evolutions & Primal Reversions Guide
| Pokémon | Image | Type | Ability | Mega Evolution | Mega Image | Mega Type | Mega Ability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venusaur |  |
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Overgrow, Chlorophyll | Mega Venusaur |  |
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Thick Fat |
| Charizard |  |
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Blaze, Solar Power | Mega Charizard X |  |
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Tough Claws |
| Mega Charizard Y |  |
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Drought | ||||
| Blastoise |  |
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Torrent, Rain Dish | Mega Blastoise |  |
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Mega Launcher |
| Beedrill |  |
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Swarm, Sniper | Mega Beedrill |  |
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Adaptability |
| Pidgeot |  |
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Keen Eye, Tangled Feet, Big Pecks | Mega Pidgeot |  |
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No Guard |
| Alakazam |  |
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Synchronize, Inner Focus, Magic Guard | Mega Alakazam |  |
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Trace |
| Slowbro |  |
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Oblivious, Own Tempo, Regenerator | Mega Slowbro |  |
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Shell Armor |
| Gengar |  |
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Levitate, Cursed Body | Mega Gengar |  |
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Shadow Tag |
| Kangaskhan |  |
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Early Bird, Scrappy, Inner Focus | Mega Kangaskhan |  |
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Parental Bond |
| Pinsir |  |
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Hyper Cutter, Mold Breaker, Moxie | Mega Pinsir |  |
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Aerilate |
| Gyarados |  |
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Intimidate, Moxie | Mega Gyarados |  |
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Mold Breaker |
| Aerodactyl |  |
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Rock Head, Pressure, Unnerve | Mega Aerodactyl |  |
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Tough Claws |
| Mewtwo |  |
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Pressure, Unnerve | Mega Mewtwo X |  |
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Steadfast |
| Mega Mewtwo Y |  |
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Insomnia | ||||
| Ampharos |  |
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Static, Plus | Mega Ampharos |  |
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Mold Breaker |
| Steelix |  |
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Rock Head, Sturdy, Sheer Force | Mega Steelix |  |
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Sand Force |
| Scizor |  |
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Swarm, Technician, Light Metal | Mega Scizor |  |
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Technician |
| Heracross |  |
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Swarm, Guts, Moxie | Mega Heracross |  |
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Skill Link |
| Houndoom |  |
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Early Bird, Flash Fire, Unnerve | Mega Houndoom |  |
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Solar Power |
| Tyranitar |  |
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Sand Stream, Unnerve | Mega Tyranitar |  |
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Sand Stream |
| Sceptile |  |
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Overgrow, Unburden | Mega Sceptile |  |
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Lightning Rod |
| Blaziken |  |
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Blaze, Speed Boost | Mega Blaziken |  |
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Speed Boost |
| Swampert |  |
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Torrent, Damp | Mega Swampert |  |
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Swift Swim |
| Gardevoir |  |
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Synchronize, Trace, Telepathy | Mega Gardevoir |  |
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Pixilate |
| Sableye |  |
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Keen Eye, Stall, Prankster | Mega Sableye |  |
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Magic Bounce |
| Mawile |  |
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Hyper Cutter, Intimidate, Sheer Force | Mega Mawile |  |
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Huge Power |
| Aggron |  |
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Sturdy, Rock Head, Heavy Metal | Mega Aggron |  |
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Filter |
| Medicham |  |
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Pure Power, Telepathy | Mega Medicham |  |
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Pure Power |
| Manectric |  |
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Static, Lightning Rod, Minus | Mega Manectric |  |
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Intimidate |
| Sharpedo |  |
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Rough Skin, Speed Boost | Mega Sharpedo |  |
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Strong Jaw |
| Camerupt |  |
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Magma Armor, Solid Rock, Anger Point | Mega Camerupt |  |
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Sheer Force |
| Altaria |  |
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Natural Cure, Cloud Nine | Mega Altaria |  |
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Pixilate |
| Banette |  |
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Insomnia, Frisk, Cursed Body | Mega Banette |  |
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Prankster |
| Absol |  |
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Pressure, Super Luck, Justified | Mega Absol |  |
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Magic Bounce |
| Glalie |  |
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Inner Focus, Ice Body, Moody | Mega Glalie |  |
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Refrigerate |
| Salamence |  |
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Intimidate, Moxie | Mega Salamence |  |
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Aerilate |
| Metagross |  |
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Clear Body, Light Metal | Mega Metagross |  |
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Tough Claws |
| Latias |  |
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Levitate | Mega Latias |  |
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Levitate |
| Latios |  |
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Levitate | Mega Latios |  |
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Levitate |
| Kyogre |  |
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Drizzle | Primal Kyogre |  |
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Primordial Sea, Blue Orb |
| Groudon |  |
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Drought | Primal Groudon |  |
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Desolate Land, Red Orb |
| Rayquaza |  |
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Air Lock | Mega Rayquaza |  |
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Delta Stream, Rayquazite, Must know Dragon Ascent |
| Lopunny |  |
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Cute Charm, Klutz, Limber | Mega Lopunny |  |
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Scrappy |
| Garchomp |  |
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Sand Veil, Rough Skin | Mega Garchomp |  |
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Sand Force |
| Lucario |  |
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Steadfast, Inner Focus, Justified | Mega Lucario |  |
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Adaptability |
| Abomasnow |  |
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Snow Warning, Soundproof | Mega Abomasnow |  |
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Snow Warning |
| Gallade |  |
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Steadfast, Sharpness, Justified | Mega Gallade |  |
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Sharpness |
| Audino |  |
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Healer, Regenerator, Klutz | Mega Audino |  |
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Healer |
| Diancie |  |
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Clear Body | Mega Diancie |  |
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Magic Bounce |
How to Use Mega Evolutions and Primal Reversions in Pokerogue?
Obtaining Necessary Items
To Mega Evolve a Pokémon, you must possess a Mega Bracelet and the corresponding Mega Stone. For Primal Reversions, you’ll need the Red Orb for Groudon and the Blue Orb for Kyogre.
Special Requirements
- Rayquaza: To Mega Evolve Rayquaza, it must know the move Dragon Ascent, which can be taught by a Memory Mushroom, and it must hold a Rayquazite.
- Primal Kyogre and Groudon: These transformations require the Pokémon to hold their respective Orbs (Blue Orb for Kyogre, Red Orb for Groudon) while you possess a Mega Bracelet.
Mega Evolutions: Benefits and Changes in Pokerogue
Mega Evolutions not only change the appearance of your Pokémon but also enhance their stats and abilities. Below is a list of some notable changes:
- Mega Venusaur: Gains the Thick Fat ability, reducing damage from Fire and Ice-type moves.
- Mega Charizard X: Changes to Dragon/Fire type and gains Tough Claws, boosting contact moves.
- Mega Charizard Y: Gains the Drought ability, summoning sunny weather when it enters battle.
- Mega Blastoise: Gains the Mega Launcher ability, enhancing the power of pulse moves.
Primal Reversions: A Unique Power-Up in Pokerogue
Primal Reversions offer a dramatic stat and ability boost:
- Primal Kyogre: Gains the Primordial Sea ability, which creates heavy rain that nullifies Fire-type moves and boosts Water-type moves.
- Primal Groudon: Gains the Desolate Land ability, which creates harsh sunlight that nullifies Water-type moves and boosts Fire-type moves.
Strategies for Using Mega Evolutions and Primal Reversions
- Team Composition: Ensure your team complements the abilities of your Mega Evolved or Primal Reverted Pokémon. For instance, pairing Primal Kyogre with other Water or Electric-type Pokémon can maximize its rain-boosted Water-type moves.
- Move Sets: Optimize your Pokémon’s moves to take full advantage of their new abilities. For example, Mega Charizard X benefits greatly from physical Dragon and Fire-type moves due to its Tough Claws ability.
- Item Management: Properly managing Mega Stones and Orbs is crucial. Only one Pokémon can Mega Evolve per battle, so choose your Mega Evolution strategically.
Mastering Mega Evolutions and Primal Reversions in Pokerogue can significantly enhance your gameplay experience. By understanding the requirements, benefits, and strategies associated with these powerful transformations, you’ll be well-equipped to dominate your battles.
