It happened in the last thirty seconds: my opponent fed a critical hit, and the match teetered. You can feel the room narrow down to one decision. I tapped R and the field flipped—everything changed.
I write this as someone who has burned Mega Stones and learned from the losses. You and I both know matches are decided by tiny edges; I’ll point out which Mega evolutions give you those edges, where to find their stones, and how pro players on Reddit, Twitter (X) and YouTube talk about them.
Complete list of new Mega evolutions and abilities in Pokémon Champions
On streams and in PvP lobbies, players circle the same question: which new Megas are actually worth fielding? Below is the raw list you’ll reference when you plan a lineup.
Winning and losing games in Pokémon Champions will often boil down to your Mega evolutions, which represent your strongest monsters. Allowed once every match, Mega evolutions must be triggered manually; when activated, the Pokémon swaps to its Mega form and brings its new ability to bear. Mega evolution is a loaded cannon you aim at the late-game.
The table below has a complete list of all the new Mega evolutions that are currently available in Pokémon Champions.
| Name | Type | Ability |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Clefable | FairyFlying | Magic Bounce |
| Mega Victreebel | GrassPoison | Innards Out |
| Mega Starmie | WaterPsychic | Huge Power |
| Mega Dragonite | DragonFlying | Multiscale |
| Mega Meganium | GrassFairy | Mega Sol |
| Mega Feraligatr | WaterDragon | Dragonize |
| Mega Skarmory | SteelFlying | Stalwart |
| Mega Chimecho | PsychicSteel | Levitate |
| Mega Froslass | IceGhost | Snow Warning |
| Mega Emboar | FireFight | Mold Breaker |
| Mega Excadrill | GroundSteel | Piercing Drill |
| Mega Chandelure | GhostFire | Infiltrator |
| Mega Golurk | GroundGhost | Unseen Fist |
| Mega Chesnaught | GrassFight | Bulletproof |
| Mega Delphox | FirePsychic | Levitate |
| Mega Greninja | WaterDark | Protean |
| Mega Floette | Fairy | Fairy Aura |
| Mega Meowstic | Psychic | Trace |
| Mega Hawlucha | FightFlying | No Guard |
| Mega Crabominable | FightIce | Iron Fist |
| Mega Drampa | NormalDragon | Berserk |
| Mega Scovillain | GrassFire | Spicy Spray |
| Mega Glimmora | RockPoison | Adaptability |
How do I Mega evolve in Pokémon Champions?
Yes — you need a Mega Stone assigned to the Pokémon beforehand, and you press R during a match to trigger the form change. Only one Mega activation is allowed per match, even if multiple Pokémon in your team hold eligible stones.
Which Mega abilities shift a matchup most often?
Abilities that alter typing effects (Pixilate, Aerilate), grant consistent follow-up damage (Parental Bond), or remove defensive checks (Mold Breaker) tend to swing momentum. Scan streaming VODs on Twitch and clips on YouTube to see these in action; creators like GameXplain and competitive analysts on Smogon break down the interactions frame-by-frame.
All older Mega evolutions and abilities in Pokémon Champions
At a tournament desk, someone will always play an “old school” Mega and surprise the room. The legacy list still matters; many abilities remain meta-defining.
Additionally, plenty of older Mega evolutions are present in the game. The table below lists those classic Megas and their abilities so you can compare them against the new roster.
| Pokémon | Abilities |
|---|---|
| Mega Venusaur | Thick Fat |
| Mega Chrizard X | Tough Claws |
| Mega Charizard Y | Drought |
| Mega Blastoise | Mega Launcher |
| Mega Beedrill | Adaptability |
| Mega Pidgeot | No Guard |
| Mega Alakazam | Trace |
| Mega Slowbro | Shell Armor |
| Mega Gengar | Shadow Tag |
| Mega Kangaskhan | Parental Bond |
| Mega Pinsir | Aerilate |
| Mega Gyarados | Mold Breaker |
| Mega Aerodactyl | Tough Claws |
| Mega Ampharos | Mold Breaker |
| Mega Steelix | Sand Force |
| Mega Scizor | Technician |
| Mega Heracross | Skill Link |
| Mega Houndoom | Solar Power |
| Mega Tyranitar | Sand Stream |
| Mega Sceptile | Lightning Rod |
| Mega Blaziken | Speed Boost |
| Mega Swampert | Swift Swim |
| Mega Gardevoir | Pixilate |
| Mega Sableye | Magic Bounce |
| Mega Mawile | Huge Power |
| Mega Manectric | Intimidate |
| Mega Sharpedo | Strong Jaw |
| Mega Camerupt | Sheer Force |
| Mega Altaria | Pixilate |
| Mega Banette | Prankster |
| Mega Absol | Magic Bounce |
| Mega Glalie | Refrigerate |
| Mega Salamence | Aerilate |
| Mega Metagross | Tough Claws |
| Mega Lopunny | Scrappy |
| Mega Garchomp | Sand Force |
| Mega Gallade | Inner Focus |
| Mega Excadrill | Piercing Drill |
| Mega Audino | Healer |
| Mega Golurk | Unseen Fist |
| Mega Delphox | Levitate |
How to Mega Evolve in Pokémon Champions
In-game shops and battle rewards are filled with items you’ll want to check; the economy drives which Megas you can field this week. Knowing where stones come from saves you VP and time.
To Mega evolve in Pokémon Champions, you’ll need Mega Stones — items tied to specific Pokémon in the tables above. You assign a stone to its matching Pokémon, and then during battle press R to activate the Mega form. Remember: only one Mega activation is allowed per match, regardless of how many stones are equipped across your team. The Mega Stone is a master key that rewrites a Pokémon’s role.
How do you get those stones? Several routes exist:
- Buy some directly in the store with VP, or from monetized packs on the App Store / Google Play (example price: $4.99 (€4.60) for small bundles that sometimes include stones).
- Claim some from the premium track on the monthly pass; many creators on YouTube break down whether the premium pass is worth the price per region.
- Earn a handful for free through objectives, tutorials, and limited-time events.
Community hubs — Discord servers, the Pokémon Champions subreddit, and analysts on Game8 and Serebii — track which stones are rotating into promotions. If you follow competitive threads on Twitter (X) or watch Twitch highlights, you’ll catch trends faster than waiting for patch notes.
Assign the stone, plan your synergy, and pull R at the decisive moment. Which Mega will you bet the match on?