A few days ago Nintendo released information regarding the
new mega evolutions in the upcoming Pokémon X and Y. These alternate forms are activated
within battle if a Mega-capable Pokémon is holding the correct item in order
for it to transform. For example, Lucario must be holding an item called the ‘Lucarionite’
to evolve into its mega form. Each Pokémon receives its own unique boost and
bonus when becoming a mega Pokémon; this might be a different move set, ability, increased
stats or an elemental type change. Mega Blaziken receives the special ability
Speed Boost which makes it faster in battle, Mega Lucario receives an attack
stat boost along with the special ability Adaptability and Mega Ampharos receives
the special ability Mold Breaker and a change in type to Electric/Dragon.
The new mega evolutions of Blaziken, Lucario and Ampharos
I think the whole concept of mega evolutions is a great way
to mix up the series and give old Pokémon new ways to be utilised in battle.
However, I am a little concerned about how they will affect the balancing of
the game. If we still want to use a normal Blaziken or Lucario, will it be
useless compared to their mega counterparts? If mega evolutions offer an
alternate battle strategy, another flavour per say to the original Pokémon I
think that could be quite interesting. Mega
Ampharos seems to be this way with only a change in ability and type, but mega
forms such Blaziken and Lucario with stat boosts are less interesting to me because
they don’t offer any choices, only making the originals less powerful and
irrelevant.
Regardless of how they work in battle,
they look cool as hell.
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