Mega Evolution returns as a major mechanic in Pokemon Champions, and dataminers have been busy uncovering which abilities the new Mega Evolutions will have. Between confirmed HOME data and unverified leaks from Chinese forums, we're getting a clearer picture of what to expect. Here's everything we know about Mega Evolution abilities coming to Pokemon Champions.
Confirmed Mega Evolution abilities
| Mega Pokemon | Ability | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Dragonite | Multiscale | Reduces damage taken from attacks by 50% whenever the Pokemon is at full HP. |
| Mega Meganium | Mega Sol | Mega Sol allows the Pokemon to use moves as if the weather is harsh sunlight. |
| Mega Feraligatr | Dragonize | Dragonize causes all Normal-type attacking moves used by the Pokemon to become Dragon-type, and increase in power by 20%. |
| Mega Froslass | Snow Warning | Summons snow when entering battle |
| Mega Emboar | Mold Breaker | Mold Breaker prevents a target's ability from affecting moves that the Mold Breaker Pokemon uses. It only affects abilities that change the power, accuracy, or other effects of moves. |
| Mega Chesnaught | Bulletproof | Protects from ball and bomb moves |
| Mega Delphox | Levitate | Immune to Ground-type moves |
| Mega Greninja | Protean | Changes type to match the move it uses |
| Mega Excadrill | Piercing Drill | Contact moves bypass protection and deal 1/4 expected damage |
| Mega Scovillain | Spicy Spray | When a damaging move hits a Pokemon with Spicy Spray, the attacking Pokemon will become burned. |
Leaked Mega Evolution abilities (unconfirmed)
The following abilities come from Chinese forum leaks known as "Tieba Leaks." These have shown some overlap with confirmed datamines, but treat them as speculation until officially verified.
| Mega Pokemon | Ability | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Raichu X | Electric Surge | Sets Electric Terrain when entering battle |
| Mega Clefable | Magic Bounce | Reflects status moves back at the user |
| Mega Staraptor | Contrary | Stat changes are reversed |
| Mega Lucario Z | Prankster | Priority +1 for status moves |
| Mega Darkrai | Better Bad Dreams | Damages sleeping foes for 1/4 max HP |
| Mega Eelektross | Dark Current | Unknown effect (speculated damage boost) |
| Mega Pyroar | Thermal Boost | Powers up Fire moves by 1.5x |
| Mega Crabominable | Contrary | Stat changes are reversed |
| Mega Drampa | Drizzle | Summons rain when entering battle |
| Mega Golisopod | Tough Claws | Powers up contact moves by 30% |
| Mega Magearna | Soul Heart | Boosts Special Attack when any Pokemon faints |
| Mega Zeraora | Speed Boost | Speed increases +1 each turn |
| Mega Glimmora | Levitate | Immune to Ground-type moves |
| Mega Tatsugiri | Unknown existing ability | Not specified which ability |
| Mega Baxcalibur | Thermal Exchange | Boosts Attack when hit by Fire moves, immune to burns |
Mega Evolution abilities will define the early meta of Pokemon Champions. Between confirmed datamines and credible leaks, we're seeing a huge variety of strategies enabled by these new forms. We'll update this guide as more abilities are officially confirmed through datamines and after the launch.
