Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Shouldn't Bring Mega Evolutions Back
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's initial reveal trailer didn't divulge too much about what the games will entail, but it's likely a new trailer will be dropping soon. Still, many fans of the series have been guessing what the various themes and critters for Gen 9's Spain and Portugal-based region could be, with a focus on the main gimmick for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Ever since the introduction of Mega Evolutions in Pokemon X and Y, which carried into Generation 7's Sun and Moon, many players hoped that they would become a staple of the series.
Pokemon Sword and Shield broke the trend however, as they introduced a new form of mid-battle power-up called Dynamaxing that worked for any Pokemon in the game. Some critters were capable of Gigantamaxing instead, which was the same mechanic but with a couple of twists: Gigantamax Pokemon would change their appearance slightly, and they would also gain access to a specific G-Max move with added effects. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet could have a main gimmick that revolves around empowering Pokemon during battle too, but Mega Evolutions shouldn't come back.
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Mega Evolutions are likely the series' most beloved gimmick, as they essentially grant a fourth-stage evolution to a handful of specific critters, both changing their appearance and making them more powerful. The same concept was reprised with Dynamaxing and Gigantamaxing, even though it was more strategic and less impactful considering any Pokemon could do it for only three turns, and only once per battle. There are rumors about Mega Evolutions coming back in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, but it's worth asking if they should come back at all.
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