As noted in the previous article, CoroCoro has leaked and given details of new Pokemon and features. The biggest news, however, was the announcement of, Mega-Evolved Pokemon are stronger and often have a different type or ability. Six Mega Pokemon have been revealed so far, including Mewtwo, whose previously seenform is now confirmed to actually be a Mega Evolution.

However, although officially called Mega Evolution, the process is more like a form change. Pokemon can only enter their Mega forms in battle, when holding a uniqueMega Stoneitem for each Pokemon. Blaziken, for example,evolvesin battle when holdingBlazikenite. A special event is lined up for the release of Pokemon X & Y to obtain a Torchic holding a Blazikenite.
has higher Special Attack and the ability Insomnia.
has higher Attack and the ability Adaptability. Requires Lucarionite.
has higher Attack and the ability Speed Boost. Requires Blazikenite.
is Steel/Fairy type and the ability Huge Power.
has higher Attack and Speed and the ability Magic Bounce.
is Electric/Dragon type and has the ability Mold Breaker.
See a video of the Mega transformations below…
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