It’s time to admit Mega Evolutions are Pokémon’s most annoying gimmick

Mega Evolutions have been part of the Pokémon combat dance for a while, having been introduced in 2013 with Pokémon X and Y. The idea is that certain Pokémon can hold a corresponding key item (i.e., ...
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Isn't the First Pokemon Game With Bad Mega Evolutions

Pokemon fans are not happy with the design of the new Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. When Pokemon Legends: Z-A was first announced, not everyone was happy about the possibility of no new ...
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The reason why new Pokémon Mega Evolutions suck (spoiler – you’re getting old)

Pokémon Legends: Z-A has sparked a familiar fandom response, as each new Mega Evolution reveal has elicited criticisms over its design. The question that we have to ask is whether these criticisms are ...
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Pokémon Mega Dimension is adding a mechanic that won’t work in the mainline games

The Escapist recaps How Z Mega Evolutions can work in the mainline Pokémon games How Z Mega Evolutions can work in Pokémon Go How Z Mega Evolutions can work in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Ask The ...