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APokemon Legends: Z-Afan artist took to social media to share their concepts of the Mega Evolution forms of Feraligatr, Emboar, and Meganium, the game’s starter critters. ThePokemon Legends: Z-Afan artist also included new types and abilities to go with their conceptual Mega Evolution forms.
Initially introduced inPokemon X and Y, Mega Evolution is a battle gimmick that allows certain Pokemon to transform temporarily into a Mega stage, which grants them a new appearance and occasionally changes their types and abilities. However, Mega Evolution requires a Pokemon to hold a matching keystone item, and the process can only happen once per battle. Mega Evolution was retired following the launch ofPokemon Sword and Shield, but it has returned as the main battle mechanic ofLegends: Z-A. Since then,Pokemonfan artists have designed their ownMega Evolution concepts for Pokemon like Clefablewhich had not received one before.
Despite someleaks surrounding the Mega Evolution forms ofPokemon Legends: Z-A’s starters, a fan artist shared their take on what these new forms could look like. On the r/Pokemon subreddit, a Redditor named JJonnie shared their drawings of Mega Feraligatr, Emboar, and Meganium, along with their types and abilities. Starting with Mega Feraligatr, the Big Jaw Pokemon kept its Water typing but gained Poison as its secondary type. Mega Feraligatr’s jaw and spines were colored purple, with glowing bands surrounding its arms and legs. Mega Feraligatr also gained a unique ability called Venom Eater, which would act like a Poison-type variant of similar abilities like Flash Fire.
Pokemon Fan Artist Draws Mega Feraligatr, Emboar, and Meganium Concepts
Mega Emboar, by contrast, lost its secondary Fighting type and was drawn as a pure Fire-type Pokemon. Mega Emboar was drawn as an egg-shaped bomb, with fire radiating from its body. Mega Emboar’s Super Aftermath ability would allow it to use Explosion upon fainting. Although somePokemon Legends: Z-Aleaks stated that Mega Meganium would be a Grass and Fairydual-type, JJonnie chose a different approach for the Herb Pokemon. JJonnie’s Mega Meganium concept was designed as a Grass and Dragon type, with spiked petals across its eyes, neck, and tail. Mega Meganium’s City Wrecker ability would allow it to deal serious damage to Steel Pokemon like Excadrill and Metagross.Pokemonfans thanked JJonnie for their contributions, and some praised the Mega Emboar design for its uniqueness.
Between the return of Mega Evolutions and a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition,Pokemon Legends: Z-Ais one of the most anticipated games of 2025. WhatPokemonfans will create next remains to be seen.
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A is an ambitious new entry to the Pokémon video game series, releasing simultaneously worldwide in 2025. A new adventure awaits within Lumiose City, where an urban redevelopment plan is underway to shape the city into a place that belongs to both people and Pokémon.
