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How Mega Stones Work in Pokemon Legends ZA

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How Mega Stones Work in Pokemon Legends ZA

Mega Evolution makes a strong return to Pokemon Legends ZA, introducing new twists to the franchise’s most popular battle gimmick. While the concept of using a Mega Stone to temporarily evolve a Pokémon is familiar, Legends ZA changes how this buff is executed.

In this new system, Mega Evolution is no longer a once-per-battle boost. Instead, it can be used repeatedly once a refillable Mega Gauge is filled. The small mechanical change adds a layer of strategy to the game’s new real-time combat system.

Note: This article is based on currently available information and datamines. More details will be provided upon the official release of the title.

Everything you need to know about Mega Stones in Pokemon Legends ZA

A Key Stone and a Mega Stone will trigger a Mega Evolution (Image via The Pokemon Company)A Key Stone and a Mega Stone will trigger a Mega Evolution (Image via The Pokemon Company)
A Key Stone and a Mega Stone will trigger a Mega Evolution (Image via The Pokemon Company)

To activate Mega Evolution, the trainer must carry a Key Stone that resonates with the Pokémon’s specific Mega Stone. These two items are essential to trigger the transformation during combat.

Each Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution must hold its corresponding Mega Stone, such as Absol holding an Absolite. You can only have one copy of a Mega Stone for each Pokémon, and they cannot be discarded, soldOr exchange.

Pokémon holding Mega Stones also can’t be traded, meaning you’ll have to earn them as the game intends. This also means that Kalos starters can only be obtained through Ranked Online Battles.

Mega Evolution in Pokemon Legends ZA works as a temporary boost rather than a permanent state. Only one Pokémon can Mega Evolve per battle, but you can retrigger it as long as the Mega Gauge is fully charged. Once activated, the gauge will begin to deplete and when it is depleted, the Pokémon will return to its normal form.

Also read: Pokemon Legends ZA Release Countdown: Worldwide Release Times

Pokemon Legends ZA: Strategic use of the Mega Gauge

Each creature capable of Mega Evolving has a unique corresponding Mega Stone (Image via The Pokemon Company)Each creature capable of Mega Evolving has a unique corresponding Mega Stone (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Each creature capable of Mega Evolving has a unique corresponding Mega Stone (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The Mega Gauge is at the heart of this new system. It gradually fills up as you deal damage to opponents.

Additionally, every time you hit, the opponent drops Mega Power Orbs which can be collected by moving your character towards them. This fills the gauge faster. Then press the right analog stick to activate Mega Evolution.

The gauge drains slowly while your Pokémon is Mega Evolved, but staying on the offensive and constantly collecting Orbs can help extend its duration.

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