For some time now, trainers in Pokémon GO have had the opportunity to execute a Mega Evolution with some of their Pokémon. Recent findings show that this feature is set to be improved even more. We at MeinMMO have taken a look at what it’s all about.
What are Mega Evolutions? In Pokémon GO, certain monsters like Charizard or Venusaur can temporarily evolve into a Mega Pokémon. This is done with a specific amount of Mega Energy.
Using them is particularly beneficial in raid battles since Mega Pokémon are stronger than other monsters. Additionally, they enhance the attacks of their respective type during battle.
However, as the PokeMiners, a group of data miners, have discovered, there are likely to be some changes in this area that will improve Mega Evolutions even further. Below, we show you what data has been found.
The PokeMiners are a group of data miners who regularly search the game code for new information about Pokémon GO. This allows new monsters and features to be discovered before their actual release. They then make this data publicly available to other trainers.
Even though the findings of the PokeMiners have often been accurate in the past, they do not represent official information. Niantic can change or delete this data in the game code at any time.
What improvements to Mega Evolutions are expected?
As the PokeMiners mentioned in their latest post on their site, they found a variety of new information in the game code (via pokeminers.com). Some of this data revolves around the Mega Evolutions in the game.
According to this, Mega Evolutions will soon receive one or more new features, such as the introduction of Mega Levels, special cooldowns, and certain advantages.
Mega Levels and Special Advantages
The PokeMiners have found that there is expected to be a kind of level system for Mega Evolutions in the future. Similar to what you know about friend status with other trainers or your buddy, there will be different levels that you can achieve with the Mega Evolution.
Details about what the individual levels will look like and how you can achieve them are still unknown. However, in a previous finding, they stumbled upon a kind of Mega Points that can be earned daily.
Furthermore, each achieved level will bring certain advantages in the game. So far, the PokeMiners have discovered the following bonuses in this context:
- reduced energy
- catch XP
- attack bonus during joint attacks
- cooldown
- XL candies
- candies when catching
Cooldown and Free Evolutions
Besides the findings regarding Mega Levels and their associated bonuses, new information about the cooldown has also been discovered. The PokeMiners found a new animated graphic that shows the remaining cooldown time. Once it is finished, the symbol lights up accordingly.
Additionally, a button labeled “Free Mega Evolution” was discovered. The PokeMiners assume that this is related to the level bonus “Cooldowns,” which could allow free evolution at certain intervals.
How are Trainers reacting to the new findings?
Trainers in the Reddit community are excited about this news and hope these features will be available in the game soon. Especially the possibility of a free Mega Evolution creates anticipation. Other trainers hope for the debut of Mega Evolutions in the GO Battle League.
One can read the following reactions in the comments (via reddit.com):
- titoxx88: “I am really looking forward to free Megas. This could be interesting.”
- Shona_Cloverfield: “This is actually a pretty big hype, a better Mega system and more progress in the routing system? Count me in! Hope the advantages system is fun.”
- Caio_Go: “Mega Evolutions should have been like this from the start.”
- krispyboiz: “I look forward to seeing how they improve Megas, and I hope they make the feature worthwhile for the general player base. The benefits of reduced cooldown and the like are very promising.”
- Nikaidou_Shinku: “Given that they apparently plan to implement free Mega in some form and that the Mega Surprise at the end of the mid-season is associated with Mega Evolution, they might be planning to allow Mega in PvP.”
The first glimpse of the planned features surrounding Mega Pokémon is thus initially positive. However, whether and when these changes will occur remains to be seen for now. As soon as we have more information, you will, of course, find it here at MeinMMO.
What do you think of the planned levels and advantages for Mega Evolutions? Would you be happy about such a reward system? Or do you find Mega Pokémon rather uninteresting? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange thoughts with other trainers.
In the coming weeks, there’s still plenty to come in Pokémon GO. We will show you all events in April and reveal which ones are particularly worthwhile.
