Pokémon Go’s much-maligned Mega Evolution system is getting an overhaul, according to several recent datamines of in-game files.
The way Pokémon Go has handled Mega Evolution – a popular mechanic from the monster franchise’s main games – has been criticised since its arrival in August 2020, although it has been improved over time.
These upcoming potential changes – which, to be clear, are yet to be finalised and announced by developer Niantic – seem like they’ll go a lot further to address recurrent gripes and encourage more regular Mega Evolution as part of daily play.
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In Pokémon Go, you must acquire and spend the consumable Mega Energy resource in order to Mega Evolve a particular Pokémon. The initial energy cost is large, and the game typically pushes you towards completing multiple Mega Raids – which require coordination with other players – as a way to acquire it.