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Why is Mega Evolution only temporary?

In Pokémon Go, Mega Pokémon require Mega Energy to evolve and will remain in their Mega form as long as they have enough Mega Energy to continue to do so. Mega Energy is discreet to each Pokémon species - like Pokémon candy. While a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, its Mega Energy will deplete over time.
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Why are mega evolutions temporary?

MORE MEGA MOMENTS: A one-time cost to Mega Evolve

After Mega Evolving, your Pokémon will be fatigued and need time before it can Mega Evolve again. Once this rest period is over, that Pokémon can Mega Evolve again without using Mega Energy. You can use Mega Energy to decrease a Pokémon's rest period.
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Will Mega Evolution ever be permanent?

Unlike evolving your Pokémon, which is permanent, Mega Evolution temporarily transforms your Pokémon, changing their appearance, improving their performance in battle through a significant boost in stats, and offering other unique benefits.
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Is Mega Evolution only temporary?

Mega Evolution is a temporary process that increases a Pokémon's CP, typically lasting for eight hours. The Pokémon's HP does not change. Some Pokémon temporarily change type while Mega Evolved, which is important to consider when planning a Mega Raid Battle lineup.
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How do you permanently Mega Evolve Pokémon?

To Mega Evolve your Pokémon, you'll have to collect Mega Energy for that specific Pokémon. Find Mega Pokémon in Mega Raids, take them on, and earn Mega Energy for that specific Pokémon. The faster you beat them, the more Mega Energy you'll be rewarded.
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DO NOT Mega Evolve your Pokémon UNTIL THIS HAPPENS!

How many times can I Mega Evolve?

1 Answer. Only once; even if the Pokemon you Mega Evolved faints, you cannot Mega Evolve another.
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Why are Mega Evolutions removed?

While Mega Evolution is also available in the Generation VII games, it has been removed from the core series as of Pokémon Sword and Shield, due to the lack of Key Stones and Mega Stones, although it still appears in some spin-offs like Pokémon GO and Pokémon Masters EX and in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
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Can you Mega Evolve again without mega energy?

To Mega Evolve a previously Mega-Evolved Pokémon without using any Mega Energy, you will need to wait for the resting period to expire. You can choose to Mega Evolve a Pokémon before the resting period ends, however, this will require Mega Energy.
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What is the best Mega Evolution?

Undoubtedly, Mega Gengar is the top gun of all Mega evolutions in Pokemon GO and must be in any player's Raid team. And while it doesn't have the highest CP, Mega Gengar has the best Attack stat in the entire game, 349.
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Can Pikachu Mega Evolve?

However, the feature was limited to Pokémon that had reached their final evolutions. This means that Pikachu, despite its popularity, does not have a Mega Evolution. Its evolution, Raichu, also does not have a Mega Evolution, though it gained a much larger fanbase thanks to its Alolan form.
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Is Mega Evolution Painful?

Tyranitar isn't the only Pokemon that suffers when it's Mega Evolves. Mega Sharpedo's Pokedex entry mentions that it feels pain in all its old wounds when it Mega Evolve, while Mega Aerodactyl's Pokedex entry notes that its always uncomfortable in its bulked up form. Mega Scizor's entry is even worse.
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Which Mega Charizard is better?

The main reason to choose Mega Charizard Y is that it has a much higher Attack stat (319 vs 273) and it's capable of reaching max 5037 CP, which is huge when compared to Mega Charizard X's max 4354 CP. Mega Charizard Y is pretty much the best Fire-type attacker you can get for Raid Battles, which makes it an easy win.
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Do Mega Pokémon GO back to normal?

When you defeat a Mega Raid Boss or a Mega Legendary Raid Boss, they turn back into their regular form before you encounter and catch them, so their regular form will appear in your storage. To turn them into their Mega Form, collect enough Mega Energy to Mega Evolve them.
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Does Charizard stay Mega Evolved in Pokemon go?

After being Mega-Evolved, a Mega-Evolved Pokémon will stay in its Mega-Evolved form for 8 hours, after which it will return to its regular form. Note: Certain Pokémon like Charizard have multiple Mega forms.
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Can you have multiple Mega Evolutions?

Mega evolution is just a special form your pokemon can become in battle with the use of mega stones. But You can only mega evolve one pokemon in your team during one battle. Once you mega evolve a pokemon, you cannot have another mega evolved one in the same battle.
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Will Gen 9 Mega Evolutions return?

A Pokémon Scarlet and Violet leaker allegedly confirmed that Game Freak is not going to be bringing back Mega Evolutions in Generation Nine.
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Who is the weakest Mega Evolution?

1) Mega Audino

Mega Audino certainly has better stats, but they also come with one of the worst abilities in the game. Mega Audino's ability, Healer, has a 30% chance of healing an ally's status. This means that 70% of the time, Mega Audino has a wasted ability.
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What is the most broken mega Pokemon?

Pokémon: 10 Most Powerful Mega Evolutions, Ranked
  1. 1 Mega Rayquaza. Mega Rayquaza is so powerful that it's been banned from competitive play.
  2. 2 Mega Salamence. ...
  3. 3 Mega Gengar. ...
  4. 4 Mega Kangaskahn. ...
  5. 5 Mega Charizard X. ...
  6. 6 Mega Mawile. ...
  7. 7 Mega Alakazam. ...
  8. 8 Mega Lucario. ...
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What is the strongest non legendary Mega Pokemon?

#1 Mega Garchomp
  • As a Dragon type, Mega Garchomp beats the likes of Black Kyurem and Mega Salamence. ...
  • As a Ground type, it surpasses even Primal Groudon (with its current moveset). ...
  • Now coming to a really cool tidbit… Mega Garchomp has the highest stat product of any Pokémon in the entire game.
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Is it cheaper to Mega Evolve the second time?

First up, the big change to Mega Evolution — you do not need to pay to Mega Evolve more than once.
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What does XL Candy do?

Pokemon Go introduced XL Candy at the end of 2020.

XL Candy is different from regular Candy in that it is able to level up your Pokemon past Level 40. XL Candy is much rarer to receive.
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Will Pokémon Scarlet have mega evolutions?

Unfortunately, there has been no confirmation at this time that Mega Evolution will be possible at any point in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's base game or DLC. If there are plans to introduce the mechanic to the Paldea region, it will likely come with DLC news sometime in the future.
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How long is the Mega Evolution cooldown?

The length of the cooldown period will depend on the Pokémon's Mega Level. A low Mega level Pokémon will have a 72-hour cooldown, while a max level Mega will only require 24 hours before it can Mega Evolve again.
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Does Mega Evolve give extra candy?

If a mega evolved Pokémon is your buddy, and you catch a Pokémon of the same species (any form), you'll get extra candy from your catch. For example, if Mega Charizard X is your buddy and you catch Charmander, Charmeleon or Charizard in the wild, you'll get extra candy.
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Can Mega Evolved Pokémon be left at gyms?

Gym Battling - You can battle at Gyms with Mega-Evolved Pokémon, but note that you can't leave them at a Gym to defend it. The attack boost applied to Raid Battles also applies to Gym battles.
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