Mega Evolution Guide & Tier List
Every Mega Evolution in Pokemon Champions, ranked by competitive viability.
How Mega Evolution Works
In Pokemon Champions, one Pokemon per team can Mega Evolve per battle. Mega Evolution happens at the start of the turn, boosting stats and potentially changing type/ability. The Mega Stone item is required and cannot be removed by Knock Off or Trick.
Mega Stones cost 2,000 VP — a significant investment. Choose your Mega wisely, as you can only bring one per battle.
Choosing Your Mega
Your Mega should be the centerpiece of your team. When evaluating, consider:
- Stat gains: Megas get +100 BST total. Some concentrate gains in one stat (Mega Alakazam: 175 SpA), others spread them out.
- Ability change: Some Megas gain game-changing abilities (Parental Bond, Aerilate, Pixilate). The ability alone can justify the slot.
- Type change: Mega Charizard X becomes Fire/Dragon, Mega Gyarados becomes Water/Dark. Type changes affect matchups significantly.
- Speed tier: Check if the Mega's speed reaches key benchmarks. Use Speed Tiers to compare.
All Megas by BST
When to Mega Evolve
Turn 1 usually: Most Megas want to evolve immediately for the stat boost. Mega Evolution happens at the start of the turn, so you get the boosted stats for that turn's attack.
Delayed Mega: Sometimes waiting is better. If your base form has a useful ability (Intimidate Gyarados before Mega, Lightning Rod before Mega), you might want one turn of the base ability first.
Mind games: The opponent doesn't know which Pokemon will Mega until you do it. If you have two viable Mega candidates on your team sheet, the opponent has to guess — and may play around the wrong one.