If you ask a Pokemon fan what their favorite gimmick of the entire series is, nine times out of ten, the answer will always be Mega Evolution. This beloved mechanic takes a Pokemon you know and love ...

James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...

There are tons of Pokémon that have special evolution requirements in Pokémon Legends Z-A, just like in the games that came before it. Some Pokémon just need some specific stones thrown at them, some ...

Drew Swanson is a Features Article Editor from the Pacific Northwest of the United States. He is a lifelong gamer with a passion for a variety of genres. A connoisseur of everything from JRPGs and ...

With Pokémon X and Pokémon Y came Mega Evolutions — a battle mechanic that temporarily boosts a Pokémon’s power in different ways. It hasn’t been a feature in Pokémon games for a couple generations, ...

Pokémon Legends Z-A is introducing a groundbreaking evolution system that changes how trainers approach battles. Z Mega Evolution represents a new variant of the familiar Mega Evolution mechanic, ...

Pokemon Legends: Z-A is the long-awaited return of Mega Evolution, the Mega Ring, and Mega Stones. While not all of the Mega Evolutions from past games are back, most of them are alongside a bunch of ...

The Pokemon TCG craze has been burning white hot since the release of Surging Sparks in early 2025. After a few years of relative quiet, a new round of shortages, upselling, and collector hype has ...

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Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck is a writer for Collider. He grew up creating lists, stories, and worlds, which led to his love of anime and video games. He attended Sheridan College where he earned an Honours ...