Pokémon Go Mega Evolutions list and how to get Mega Energy

Guide to Mega Evolutions and Mega Energy in Pokémon Go.

: Pokémon Go's Mega Evolutions transform creatures into more powerful forms using Mega Energy. An update in April 2022 simplified the process, allowing free evolutions after the first with cooldowns and improving bonuses. Players can increase Mega Levels with more evolutions, gaining bonuses like XP and Candy XL boosts. Various Mega Evolutions can be battled, and Mega Energy is acquired through Raids, quests, and more.

Mega Evolutions in Pokémon Go allow creatures to attain more powerful forms temporarily, needing Mega Energy for transformations. Introduced in August 2020, a major April 2022 update enabled free evolutions after the initial one, provided a cooldown ends, and improved bonuses with increased Mega Levels. These bonuses include greater drop rates for items like Candy XL and a reduced rest period.

During the Shared Skies season, various Mega Evolutions make appearances in raids one at a time. Mega Energy, essential for these transformations, is primarily obtained from Mega Raids, with faster wins providing more energy. Alternative methods for acquiring Mega Energy include completing specific in-game research tasks and walking with a Pokémon buddy.

Mega Evolutions have diverse applications in-game, including gym battles and team encounters. However, they cannot be used for gym defense or certain league battles. Many Mega Evolutions are available through Mega Raids, and players can track their encounters in the Mega Pokédex, striving to collect all existing forms.