Every Pokemon That Can Mega Evolve in Pokemon GO (2026)

Mega Evolution is one of the most powerful mechanics in Pokémon GO. When you Mega Evolve a Pokémon, it gains a significant CP boost, deals more damage, and shares a type-based attack bonus with every trainer in the same raid lobby. That shared bonus — not just the personal power spike — is why Mega Evolution is essential for serious raiders in 2026.

As of the Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos update in early 2026, the game has more Mega Evolutions available than at any point in its history, including several that don’t exist in the mainline Pokémon series. This complete guide covers every Pokémon that can Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO, what each form costs, and which ones are actually worth your Mega Energy.

Note on Primal Reversion: Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon use a related but mechanically distinct system called Primal Reversion. It works the same way as Mega Evolution but provides a broader type bonus. Both are covered at the end of this list.

How Mega Evolution Works in Pokémon GO

Mega Energy

Every Mega Evolution requires Mega Energy specific to that Pokémon’s species. The first time you Mega Evolve a Pokémon, you pay the full initial energy cost (100, 200, 300, or 400 depending on species). After that first evolution, renewal costs drop significantly as your Mega Level increases.

Mega Energy sources:

• Defeating Mega Raid Bosses (150–250 energy per win)
• Walking your Buddy Pokémon from the same evolutionary line (5 energy per km when it finds Candy)
• Completing specific Research Tasks and event rewards

Duration and Mega Levels

Each Mega Evolution lasts 8 hours. Mega Level tracks how many times you’ve evolved a specific Pokémon:

• Base Level — First evolution, full energy cost
• High Level — After 7 evolutions; reduced renewal cost, bonus XP and Candy
• Max Level — After 30 evolutions; minimal renewal cost, maximum bonuses
• Super Max Level (added February 2026) — Costs 5,000 additional Mega Energy; permanently raises the Pokémon’s CP cap above the standard Max ceiling

For strategies on reaching Max Mega Level efficiently, see our Pokémon GO Mega Level guide.

The Team Boost

The most strategically important mechanic is the Mega Boost: every trainer in the raid lobby dealing the same type of damage as your Mega’s type gets a +10% attack bonus. That buff applies to all participants, not just you — making Mega selection a team-wide decision. In a 10-person lobby, that 10% compounds across all players’ relevant attacks and can meaningfully cut raid completion time. This is why top raiders run Mega Gardevoir in Dragon raids, Mega Lucario in Rock and Steel raids, and Mega Rayquaza almost everywhere. For more on raid strategy fundamentals, see our Pokémon GO Raid Guide.

Every Pokémon That Can Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO

100 Mega Energy — Budget Tier

Eight Pokémon sit in the cheapest unlock tier. These are the best entry points for players building their Mega roster and can be unlocked with a few Mega Raid wins.

Beedrill → Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
One of the first Megas available when the mechanic launched in August 2020, and still one of the best value unlocks in the game. Mega Beedrill is a solid Bug-type attacker in its own right, but its main role is providing the Bug-type lobby boost for Psychic, Grass, and Dark raids. At 100 Mega Energy, it’s the cheapest entry point to meaningful lobby contribution.

Pidgeot → Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
Modest damage output, but provides the Flying-type lobby boost. Most useful as a placeholder while you build toward Mega Salamence or Mega Rayquaza for Dragon and Flying coverage.

Slowbro → Mega Slowbro (Water / Psychic)
A tanky Water / Psychic option that provides the Psychic-type lobby bonus. Falls behind Mega Alakazam and Mega Gardevoir for Psychic damage, but the low 100-energy cost makes it an accessible early Psychic boost option.

Houndoom → Mega Houndoom (Dark / Fire)
The only 100-energy Mega that covers both Fire and Dark type boosts. Useful as a placeholder Fire attacker before you unlock Mega Charizard Y, and as the Dark-type boost for raids against Psychic and Ghost-type bosses.

Manectric → Mega Manectric (Electric)
A solid Electric attacker at the lowest possible entry cost. Electric coverage is useful in Water and Flying raids. Worth unlocking early before you can access rarer Electric options.

Sableye → Mega Sableye (Dark / Ghost)
Primarily a PvP Mega rather than a raid pick. Mega Sableye’s Dark / Ghost dual-typing provides unusual resistances in GO Battle League, but its raw CP is too low to contribute meaningfully to raid lobbies.

Medicham → Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
The most important budget Mega for PvP players. Mega Medicham is a top-tier Great League option with Fighting / Psychic coverage and access to Ice Punch for Dragon-type counterplay. If you play the Great League seriously, this is a must-have at only 100 Mega Energy.

Banette → Mega Banette (Ghost)
An underrated Ghost attacker that punches above its energy cost. Provides the Ghost-type lobby boost and deals solid damage against Psychic and Normal-type bosses. Often overlooked in favour of Mega Gengar, but delivers comparable Ghost-type performance at half the initial energy cost.

200 Mega Energy — Mid Tier

The most populated tier. It covers the Kanto starters, the Hoenn starters, and most of the specialist Megas that define specific raid types. This is where most players will spend the majority of their Mega Energy budget.

Venusaur → Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
A reliable Grass-type attacker for Water and Ground raid bosses. Grass / Poison typing also provides the Poison boost, though that’s less frequently needed. A solid mid-tier investment with broad applicability.

Charizard → Mega Charizard X or Mega Charizard Y
Charizard is unique in having two distinct Mega Evolutions with different types. Mega Charizard X is Fire / Dragon — useful for providing the Dragon-type lobby boost when you don’t yet have 300-energy Dragon Megas. Mega Charizard Y is Fire / Flying and is one of the best Fire-type attackers in the game. You choose which form to unlock first and can switch between them by Mega Evolving again.

Blastoise → Mega Blastoise (Water)
Solid Water attacker with good bulk. Reliable for Fire and Rock raids. Overshadowed by Mega Swampert and Primal Kyogre at higher investment levels, but a dependable early Water Mega.

Alakazam → Mega Alakazam (Psychic)
One of the highest-DPS Psychic Megas in the game. Trades survivability for raw firepower — hits extremely hard but faints quickly in longer raids. Worth building for Fighting, Poison, and Ghost-type raids where burst damage matters.

Gengar → Mega Gengar (Ghost / Poison)
Among the best Ghost-type attackers in the game. Mega Gengar’s high Attack stat and access to Shadow Ball or Shadow Claw makes it a staple for Psychic and Ghost-weak raid bosses, and the Ghost-type lobby boost it provides is in high demand.

Kangaskhan → Mega Kangaskhan (Normal)
A region-exclusive with limited raid utility — Normal-type attacking doesn’t cover meaningful weaknesses. Its value is primarily in PvP team support and as a Normal-type boost provider for niche scenarios.

Pinsir → Mega Pinsir (Bug / Flying)
Bug / Flying attacker with decent DPS. Provides the Bug-type boost and performs well in Grass and Psychic raids. Overshadowed by Mega Scizor and Mega Heracross for Bug coverage.

Ampharos → Mega Ampharos (Electric / Dragon)
The Electric / Dragon dual typing gives Mega Ampharos a unique budget niche. It can provide the Dragon-type lobby bonus at only 200 Mega Energy, making it an affordable route to Dragon boosts when you can’t yet afford Mega Salamence or Mega Garchomp. Also functions as a solid Electric attacker.

Steelix → Mega Steelix (Steel / Ground)
High bulk, lower offensive output. Functions best as a tanky Steel-type option in long raids where survival matters more than DPS.

Scizor → Mega Scizor (Bug / Steel)
Strong Bug attacker with Steel secondary typing for added resistances. Very useful in Fairy, Psychic, and Grass raids that need the Bug-type lobby bonus.

Heracross → Mega Heracross (Bug / Fighting)
Arguably the strongest Bug-type attacker in Pokémon GO, with an Attack stat that rivals many 300-energy Megas. The Bug / Fighting dual coverage means it can provide two highly demanded lobby boosts. If Heracross is your regional species, this is one of the best 200-energy investments in the game.

Aerodactyl → Mega Aerodactyl (Rock / Flying)
A top-tier Rock-type Mega attacker. Rock-type coverage is critical for Flying and Fire-type raid bosses — Rayquaza, Moltres, Entei. Mega Aerodactyl provides that bonus with solid bulk and good sustained damage output.

Sceptile → Mega Sceptile (Grass / Dragon)
Grass / Dragon is a rare and practically useful dual typing. Mega Sceptile can cover both Grass and Dragon raid lobbies, functioning as a budget alternative to 300-energy Dragon Megas for the lobby boost.

Blaziken → Mega Blaziken (Fire / Fighting)
Fire / Fighting is one of the broadest offensive type combinations in the game, covering Steel, Ice, Grass, Bug, Normal, Rock, and Dark weaknesses across its two types. Particularly useful in Steel and Ice raids, and for providing either Fire or Fighting lobby boosts.

Swampert → Mega Swampert (Water / Ground)
One of the best all-round mid-tier Megas. Water / Ground typing covers Fire and Rock bosses, it has excellent bulk, only one 4× weakness (Grass), and strong damage output. A priority investment for most raiders.

Gardevoir → Mega Gardevoir (Psychic / Fairy)
The primary Fairy-type Mega in the game and one of the most universally useful Megas overall. Mega Gardevoir’s Fairy-type lobby boost is essential in Dragon raids — any time Rayquaza, Latios, or Salamence is the boss, Gardevoir makes the entire team more effective. Its Psychic / Fairy dual coverage also makes it a strong individual attacker. Check our Best Mega Pokémon for PvP guide for its GO Battle League applications.

Mawile → Mega Mawile (Steel / Fairy)
Primarily a PvP support option. Provides the Fairy-type boost at a lower 200-energy price point compared to Mega Gardevoir.

Aggron → Mega Aggron (Steel)
Mega Aggron loses its Rock type in Pokémon GO, becoming pure Steel. Its exceptional bulk makes it a useful tank in endurance scenarios, but limited offensive output means it’s rarely the first choice for active raiders.

Sharpedo → Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
A glass cannon Water / Dark type. High Attack, very low Defense — best deployed as a burst attacker before it faints. Dual coverage can be useful for providing either Water or Dark-type boosts depending on moveset.

Camerupt → Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
A mid-range Fire / Ground attacker. Fills in as a Fire lobby boost provider when stronger options aren’t available. Ground typing also covers Electric-type bosses.

Absol → Mega Absol (Dark)
A strong Dark-type attacker for Psychic and Ghost raids. Fragile under sustained damage, but high DPS and an accessible 200-energy cost make it a reasonable early Dark Mega investment.

Glalie → Mega Glalie (Ice)
Solid Ice-type attacker useful against Dragon, Ground, Flying, and Grass raid bosses. Competes with Mega Abomasnow for Ice-type coverage.

Lopunny → Mega Lopunny (Normal / Fighting)
A Great League and Ultra League PvP staple. Normal / Fighting typing with access to High Jump Kick gives Mega Lopunny excellent offensive coverage in PvP. Limited utility in raids.

Lucario → Mega Lucario (Fighting / Steel)
The gold standard for Fighting-type Mega Evolution. One of the highest Attack stats of any Fighting Mega, and the Fighting-type lobby boost applies to five major raid categories: Normal, Steel, Rock, Dark, and Ice. A must-have for serious raiders. See how it’s used in our guide to countering Dark-type Pokémon in GO.

Abomasnow → Mega Abomasnow (Grass / Ice)
Dual Grass / Ice coverage lets Mega Abomasnow provide either the Grass or Ice lobby bonus depending on active moveset. Particularly valuable in Dragon raids (Ice boost) and Water raids (Grass boost).

Gallade → Mega Gallade (Psychic / Fighting)
Psychic / Fighting dual typing gives Mega Gallade broad coverage and the ability to provide either lobby bonus. An all-rounder that overlaps with Mega Lucario for Fighting and Mega Alakazam for Psychic, but solid in both roles.

Audino → Mega Audino (Normal / Fairy)
A Gen 6 addition with a niche PvP role. Normal / Fairy typing doesn’t translate to direct raid utility, but in PvP it provides decent coverage and the Fairy-type bonus against Dragon-weak opponents.

300 Mega Energy — Premium Tier

These Megas require the largest initial investment outside of the 400-energy Primal / Legendary tier, but include some of the strongest raid attackers in the game. Prioritise based on your raid schedule and which types you raid most frequently.

Gyarados → Mega Gyarados (Water / Dark)
Gains the Dark type alongside Water, making it a dual-type attacker with wide coverage. Strong bulk and high CP. Overshadowed by Mega Swampert for pure Water damage, but the added Dark-type boost can be useful in specific raid contexts.

Dragonite → Mega Dragonite (Dragon / Flying)
A Pokémon GO-exclusive Mega Evolution — Dragonite does not Mega Evolve in the mainline series. Added as part of Niantic’s GO-original Mega programme, Mega Dragonite is a powerful Dragon / Flying attacker that provides the Dragon-type lobby boost.

Tyranitar → Mega Tyranitar (Rock / Dark)
One of the best Rock-type Mega attackers available. Dual Rock / Dark typing provides wide offensive coverage, and its massive HP pool means it survives extended raids well. A priority for Rock-type raiding against Flying and Fire-type bosses.

Altaria → Mega Altaria (Dragon / Fairy)
Dragon / Fairy is a genuinely unique dual typing. Mega Altaria is the only Dragon / Fairy-type Mega in the game, making it simultaneously resistant to Dragon-type moves and capable of providing the Dragon-type lobby boost. Also a useful Master League PvP option.

Latias → Mega Latias (Dragon / Psychic)
A strong Dragon / Psychic attacker with excellent bulk. Used primarily for Dragon-type raid contribution and the Dragon lobby boost. For a detailed breakdown of raiding against Latias herself, see our Latias raid counters guide.

Latios → Mega Latios (Dragon / Psychic)
Higher Attack than Mega Latias at the cost of some Defense. Historically one of the top Dragon-type Megas and a staple lobby Mega for Dragon-type raids.

Salamence → Mega Salamence (Dragon / Flying)
Currently one of the strongest accessible Dragon-type Mega attackers. Better sustained bulk than Mega Latios, strong Dragon / Flying DPS. A top-tier priority at 300 energy for Dragon raid lobbies.

Metagross → Mega Metagross (Steel / Psychic)
The best Steel-type Mega in the game. High Attack and Steel / Psychic dual typing make it exceptional for Fairy, Ice, and Rock raids. One of the most versatile Megas at 300 energy.

Garchomp → Mega Garchomp (Dragon / Ground)
One of the highest CPs of any Mega in Pokémon GO. Dragon / Ground typing excels in both Dragon and Ground raid scenarios, and raw damage output is near the top of the Mega tier list. A long-term priority despite the high energy cost.

Victreebel → Mega Victreebel (Grass / Poison)
A Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos 2026 addition — Victreebel does not Mega Evolve in the mainline series. Serves as a Grass-type attacker and Poison-type boost provider for raids against Fairy-type bosses.

Malamar → Mega Malamar (Dark / Psychic)
Another Pokémon GO-exclusive Mega added during Tour: Kalos. Dark / Psychic is a rare type combination — Mega Malamar provides either Dark or Psychic lobby boosts depending on moveset, and its Dark typing makes it immune to Psychic-type moves in PvP.

Diancie → Mega Diancie (Rock / Fairy)
Rock / Fairy offers excellent dual offensive coverage. Mega Diancie is among the better Rock-type attackers in the game and its Fairy typing provides coverage against Dragon-type bosses. Mega Energy is primarily obtained through special events and Carbink raids.

Primal Reversion — 400 Energy

Primal Reversion works like Mega Evolution but provides a broader team bonus: instead of boosting one type, Primal Pokémon boost three. This makes them uniquely valuable in large raid groups where multiple attacker types are present.

Kyogre → Primal Kyogre (Water)
Primal Kyogre provides a 10% attack bonus to trainers using Electric, Water, or Bug-type attacks — a broader bonus than any standard Mega. One of the strongest Water-type attackers in the game on its own merits as well.

Groudon → Primal Groudon (Ground)
Boosts Grass, Fire, and Ground-type attackers. The combination of Fire and Grass coverage makes Primal Groudon one of the most versatile lobby anchors when those types are dominant. Its own Ground-type damage is excellent.

Rayquaza → Mega Rayquaza (Dragon / Flying)
The single best Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO. Mega Rayquaza has the highest CP of any Mega in the game and the highest DPS of any attacker currently available. It boosts Dragon, Flying, and Psychic-type attackers simultaneously. The 400-energy unlock is the steepest in the game, but Mega Rayquaza is in a tier by itself for pure raid performance.

Complete Mega Evolution Comparison Table

Quick reference for every Pokémon that can Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO, sorted by initial energy cost:

✱ Pokémon GO-exclusive Mega Evolutions — these forms do not exist in the mainline Pokémon games.

Best Mega Evolutions for Raids in 2026

1. Mega Rayquaza — The best Mega attacker in the game with the highest DPS of any Mega Evolution. Its Dragon / Flying coverage and triple-type lobby boost (Dragon, Flying, Psychic) make it irreplaceable in endgame raiding. Worth every one of the 400 Mega Energy it costs to unlock.

2. Mega Garchomp — Among the highest CPs in the game. Dragon / Ground typing excels in multiple raid tiers, and Garchomp is a common enough catch that many players already have one powered up and ready.

3. Mega Lucario — The best Fighting-type Mega and one of the most broadly useful lobby Megas in the game. Fighting coverage applies to five major raid categories: Normal, Steel, Rock, Dark, and Ice. A must-have for active raiders.

4. Mega Salamence — Currently the top accessible Dragon-type Mega attacker for most players. Better sustained bulk than Mega Latios with strong Dragon / Flying DPS.

5. Primal Kyogre — The triple-type lobby boost (Electric, Water, Bug) makes Primal Kyogre uniquely valuable in large raid groups. Its own Water-type attacking is also exceptional.

6. Mega Metagross — The best Steel-type Mega. Essential when raiding Fairy, Ice, and Rock-type bosses.

7. Mega Gardevoir — The primary source of the Fairy-type lobby boost, which is critical in any Dragon raid. Mega Gardevoir makes the entire team more effective against Dragon bosses.

8. Mega Tyranitar — Top-tier Rock-type attacker with great bulk. Rock coverage is critical against many Flying and Fire-type legendaries.

9. Mega Heracross — The strongest Bug-type attacker in Pokémon GO, with one of the highest Attack stats of any 200-energy Mega. A priority for players with regional Heracross access.

10. Mega Charizard Y — The best accessible Fire-type Mega attacker. Essential for raids against Steel, Grass, Ice, and Bug-type bosses and widely available.

For optimising your Mega team across all GO Battle League formats, see the Pokémon GO Complete Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Mewtwo Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO?

Not currently. Despite Mega Mewtwo X and Y existing in the mainline Pokémon series, neither form is available in Pokémon GO as of early 2026. Niantic has confirmed the forms exist in the game’s data but no release date has been announced.

Do you permanently lose Mega Energy when you Mega Evolve?

Yes — the energy is consumed when you Mega Evolve. Your Pokémon is never at risk; only the energy is spent. The good news is that renewal costs drop significantly as your Mega Level increases. At Max Level the renewal cost is a fraction of the original, and the Super Max Level (added February 2026) is a one-time 5,000-energy unlock that permanently raises the Pokémon’s CP cap.

Does Mega Evolution work differently in GO Battle League?

Yes. In GO Battle League, your Mega Pokémon battles in its Mega form but does not share its type bonus with team members — the lobby boost mechanic is raid-exclusive. In PvP, the Mega’s own stats and moveset are what matter, which is why Great League picks like Mega Medicham and Mega Lopunny are evaluated very differently from their raid counterparts. For a full breakdown of PvP Mega strategy, see our Best Mega Pokémon for PvP guide.

Sources

Bulbapedia — Mega Evolution (GO): bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Mega_Evolution_(GO)
Serebii.net — Pokémon GO Mega Evolution: serebii.net/pokemongo/megaevolution.shtml
Pokémon GO Hub — Mega Salamence Dragon analysis and Mega Rayquaza stats: pokemongohub.net