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Mega Pokemon Recommendations

Mega builds define the first version of many teams. Use this section when you want full Mega build cards with moves, nature, ability, stats, EVs, and item images.

Bulky sustain attacker

Mega Venusaur

◢Grass☣Poison

Venusaurite

Moves

Protect
Sludge Bomb
Giga Drain
Leech Seed

Nature: Bold
Ability: Overgrow
Mega Ability: Thick Fat

Base stats

HP: 80
Atk: 82
Def: 83
SpA: 100
SpD: 100
Spe: 80

EV spread

HP: 252
Atk: 0
Def: 156
SpA: 0
SpD: 100
Spe: 0

Mega base stats

HP: 80
Atk: 100
Def: 123
SpA: 122
SpD: 120
Spe: 80

Mega EV spread

HP: 252
Atk: 0
Def: 156
SpA: 0
SpD: 100
Spe: 0

A bulky special set. If the opponent is not Grass-type, click Leech Seed first; Sludge Bomb is mainly for Grass targets. Extra Speed can be used if you want to outrun Mega Meganium.

Fast sun special attacker

Mega Charizard Y

▲Fire↗Flying

Charizardite Y

Moves

Protect
Heat Wave
Solar Beam
Overheat

Nature: Timid
Ability: Blaze
Mega Ability: Drought

Base stats

HP: 78
Atk: 84
Def: 78
SpA: 109
SpD: 85
Spe: 100

EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 0
Def: 4
SpA: 252
SpD: 0
Spe: 248

Mega base stats

HP: 78
Atk: 104
Def: 78
SpA: 159
SpD: 115
Spe: 100

Mega EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 0
Def: 4
SpA: 252
SpD: 0
Spe: 248

The straightforward special-attacking Charizard Y line: use Speed and Special Attack to force damage. Tailwind, Air Slash, and Scorching Sands are valid alternatives if the team needs them.

Bulky sun special attacker

Mega Charizard Y

▲Fire↗Flying

Charizardite Y

Moves

Protect
Heat Wave
Solar Beam
Overheat

Nature: Modest
Ability: Blaze
Mega Ability: Drought

Base stats

HP: 78
Atk: 84
Def: 78
SpA: 109
SpD: 85
Spe: 100

EV spread

HP: 132
Atk: 0
Def: 140
SpA: 164
SpD: 20
Spe: 52

Mega base stats

HP: 78
Atk: 104
Def: 78
SpA: 159
SpD: 115
Spe: 100

Mega EV spread

HP: 132
Atk: 0
Def: 140
SpA: 164
SpD: 20
Spe: 52

This bulkier Charizard Y survives more physical pressure, including Rock Slide benchmarks. The Speed is tuned for Tailwind lines rather than pure max Speed racing.

Dragon Dance sweeper

Mega Charizard X

▲Fire♞Dragon

Charizardite X

Moves

Protect
Flare Blitz
Dragon Dance
Thunder Punch

Nature: Jolly
Ability: Blaze
Mega Ability: Tough Claws

Base stats

HP: 78
Atk: 84
Def: 78
SpA: 109
SpD: 85
Spe: 100

EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 252
Def: 0
SpA: 0
SpD: 4
Spe: 248

Mega base stats

HP: 78
Atk: 130
Def: 111
SpA: 130
SpD: 85
Spe: 100

Mega EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 252
Def: 0
SpA: 0
SpD: 4
Spe: 248

The classic Dragon Dance plan. One attacking slot is often enough; Thunder Punch is useful for Water targets, while Feather Dance can be chosen when the team wants disruption.

Fast physical attacker

Mega Blaziken

▲Fire✚Fighting

Focus Sash

Moves

Protect
Flare Blitz
Close Combat
Rock Slide

Nature: Jolly
Ability: Speed Boost
Mega Ability: Speed Boost

Base stats

HP: 80
Atk: 120
Def: 70
SpA: 110
SpD: 70
Spe: 80

EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 252
Def: 0
SpA: 0
SpD: 4
Spe: 248

Mega base stats

HP: 80
Atk: 160
Def: 80
SpA: 130
SpD: 80
Spe: 100

Mega EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 252
Def: 0
SpA: 0
SpD: 4
Spe: 248

Simple and violent: Speed Boost plus strong physical attacks makes the game plan direct. Protect is important because every Speed Boost turn changes the board.

Physical tank

Mega Chesnaught

◢Grass✚Fighting

Chesnaughtite

Moves

Protect
Spiky Shield
Leech Seed
Wood Hammer

Nature: Impish
Ability: Bulletproof
Mega Ability: Bulletproof

Base stats

HP: 88
Atk: 107
Def: 122
SpA: 74
SpD: 75
Spe: 64

EV spread

HP: 252
Atk: 0
Def: 156
SpA: 0
SpD: 100
Spe: 0

Mega base stats

HP: 88
Atk: 137
Def: 152
SpA: 74
SpD: 105
Spe: 64

Mega EV spread

HP: 252
Atk: 0
Def: 156
SpA: 0
SpD: 100
Spe: 0

It has many weaknesses, so surviving the first exchange is the main issue. Use its bulk and Bulletproof matchups carefully instead of treating it as a universal wall.

Setup special attacker

Mega Delphox

▲Fire✦Psychic

Delphoxite

Moves

Protect
Nasty Plot
Heat Wave
Psychic

Nature: Timid
Ability: Magician
Mega Ability: Magic Guard

Base stats

HP: 75
Atk: 69
Def: 72
SpA: 114
SpD: 100
Spe: 104

EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 0
Def: 0
SpA: 252
SpD: 4
Spe: 248

Mega base stats

HP: 75
Atk: 69
Def: 92
SpA: 154
SpD: 120
Spe: 124

Mega EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 0
Def: 0
SpA: 252
SpD: 4
Spe: 248

Mega Evolution does not fix Delphox's physical frailty. Play for Speed, use Nasty Plot only when the board is safe, and beware sudden physical damage.

Sun damage attacker

Mega Meganium

◢Grass✹Fairy

Meganiumite

Moves

Protect
Energy Ball
Solar Beam
Dazzling Gleam

Nature: Modest
Ability: Leaf Guard
Mega Ability: Flower Gift

Base stats

HP: 80
Atk: 82
Def: 100
SpA: 83
SpD: 100
Spe: 80

EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 0
Def: 0
SpA: 252
SpD: 4
Spe: 248

Mega base stats

HP: 80
Atk: 82
Def: 120
SpA: 123
SpD: 120
Spe: 100

Mega EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 0
Def: 0
SpA: 252
SpD: 4
Spe: 248

This version leans into damage. It depends heavily on its Mega ability and sun turns, so watch for weather disruption and Steel answers.

Bulky sun sustain

Mega Meganium

◢Grass✹Fairy

Meganiumite

Moves

Protect
Energy Ball
Solar Beam
Leech Seed

Nature: Calm
Ability: Leaf Guard
Mega Ability: Flower Gift

Base stats

HP: 80
Atk: 82
Def: 100
SpA: 83
SpD: 100
Spe: 80

EV spread

HP: 188
Atk: 0
Def: 4
SpA: 76
SpD: 4
Spe: 236

Mega base stats

HP: 80
Atk: 82
Def: 120
SpA: 123
SpD: 120
Spe: 100

Mega EV spread

HP: 188
Atk: 0
Def: 4
SpA: 76
SpD: 4
Spe: 236

The bulkier variant plays more like Mega Venusaur. Mega first when Steel checks are present, then use Leech Seed to make long turns favorable.

Fast physical attacker

Mega Metagross

◇Steel✦Psychic

Metal Coat

Moves

Protect
Stomping Tantrum
Ice Punch
Heavy Slam

Nature: Jolly
Ability: Clear Body
Mega Ability: Tough Claws

Base stats

HP: 80
Atk: 135
Def: 130
SpA: 95
SpD: 90
Spe: 70

EV spread

HP: 28
Atk: 220
Def: 4
SpA: 0
SpD: 4
Spe: 252

Mega base stats

HP: 80
Atk: 145
Def: 150
SpA: 105
SpD: 110
Spe: 110

Mega EV spread

HP: 28
Atk: 220
Def: 4
SpA: 0
SpD: 4
Spe: 252

If Heavy Slam is not enough, drop Ice Punch for Zen Headbutt. Ice Punch still has excellent coverage into Salamence and Ground threats, so choose by matchup.

Fast special attacker

Mega Gengar

✿Ghost☣Poison

Gengarite

Moves

Protect
Sludge Bomb
Shadow Ball
Icy Wind

Nature: Timid
Ability: Cursed Body
Mega Ability: Shadow Tag

Base stats

HP: 60
Atk: 65
Def: 60
SpA: 130
SpD: 75
Spe: 110

EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 0
Def: 0
SpA: 252
SpD: 0
Spe: 252

Mega base stats

HP: 60
Atk: 65
Def: 80
SpA: 170
SpD: 95
Spe: 130

Mega EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 0
Def: 0
SpA: 252
SpD: 0
Spe: 252

This is the pure damage Gengar. It goes straight into Special Attack and Speed, but the bulk is poor, so be careful around physical hits.

Bulky trap attacker

Mega Gengar

✿Ghost☣Poison

Gengarite

Moves

Protect
Sludge Bomb
Shadow Ball
Perish Song

Nature: Modest
Ability: Cursed Body
Mega Ability: Shadow Tag

Base stats

HP: 60
Atk: 65
Def: 60
SpA: 130
SpD: 75
Spe: 110

EV spread

HP: 188
Atk: 0
Def: 4
SpA: 76
SpD: 4
Spe: 236

Mega base stats

HP: 60
Atk: 65
Def: 80
SpA: 170
SpD: 95
Spe: 130

Mega EV spread

HP: 188
Atk: 0
Def: 4
SpA: 76
SpD: 4
Spe: 236

This version invests more bulk so it can handle more situations. The Speed line is team-dependent and still does not outrun very fast Mega Salamence.

Dragon Dance physical sweeper

Mega Salamence

♞Dragon↗Flying

Sharp Beak

Moves

Protect
Dragon Dance
Roost
Double-Edge

Nature: Adamant
Ability: Intimidate
Mega Ability: Aerilate

Base stats

HP: 95
Atk: 135
Def: 80
SpA: 110
SpD: 80
Spe: 100

EV spread

HP: 84
Atk: 68
Def: 4
SpA: 0
SpD: 252
Spe: 100

Mega base stats

HP: 95
Atk: 145
Def: 130
SpA: 120
SpD: 90
Spe: 120

Mega EV spread

HP: 84
Atk: 68
Def: 4
SpA: 0
SpD: 252
Spe: 100

The most classic Dragon Dance Mega Salamence line. The Speed is meant to beat modest fast Fire benchmarks; physical variants can also use wider damage coverage.

Special spread attacker

Mega Salamence

♞Dragon↗Flying

Sharp Beak

Moves

Protect
Hyper Voice
Tailwind
Flamethrower

Nature: Modest
Ability: Intimidate
Mega Ability: Aerilate

Base stats

HP: 95
Atk: 135
Def: 80
SpA: 110
SpD: 80
Spe: 100

EV spread

HP: 100
Atk: 0
Def: 4
SpA: 164
SpD: 20
Spe: 220

Mega base stats

HP: 95
Atk: 145
Def: 130
SpA: 120
SpD: 90
Spe: 120

Mega EV spread

HP: 100
Atk: 0
Def: 4
SpA: 164
SpD: 20
Spe: 220

Special Salamence is not afraid of Intimidate, but 120 base Special Attack makes the Fire damage only average. It outspeeds timid fast Fire benchmarks.

Mixed Flying attacker

Mega Salamence

♞Dragon↗Flying

Sharp Beak

Moves

Protect
Hyper Voice
Double-Edge
Tailwind

Nature: Naive
Ability: Intimidate
Mega Ability: Aerilate

Base stats

HP: 95
Atk: 135
Def: 80
SpA: 110
SpD: 80
Spe: 100

EV spread

HP: 0
Atk: 4
Def: 0
SpA: 252
SpD: 0
Spe: 252

Mega base stats

HP: 95
Atk: 145
Def: 130
SpA: 120
SpD: 90
Spe: 120

Mega EV spread

HP: 0
Atk: 4
Def: 0
SpA: 252
SpD: 0
Spe: 252

Mixed Salamence fits teams that want both Hyper Voice pressure and physical burst. Many older battle plans used this kind of flexible damage profile.

Spread special attacker

Mega Gardevoir

✦Psychic✹Fairy

Gardevoirite

Moves

Protect
Hyper Voice
Expanding Force
Trick Room

Nature: Modest
Ability: Trace
Mega Ability: Pixilate

Base stats

HP: 68
Atk: 65
Def: 65
SpA: 125
SpD: 115
Spe: 80

EV spread

HP: 236
Atk: 0
Def: 124
SpA: 76
SpD: 20
Spe: 52

Mega base stats

HP: 68
Atk: 85
Def: 65
SpA: 165
SpD: 135
Spe: 100

Mega EV spread

HP: 236
Atk: 0
Def: 124
SpA: 76
SpD: 20
Spe: 52

Classic Tailwind and Trick Room hybrid pressure. Expanding Force replaces Psychic for wider damage, but be careful into opposing wide defenses.

Fast physical brawler

Mega Kangaskhan

●Normal

Kangaskhanite

Moves

Fake Out
Sucker Punch
Double-Edge
Power-Up Punch

Nature: Jolly
Ability: Scrappy
Mega Ability: Parental Bond

Base stats

HP: 105
Atk: 95
Def: 80
SpA: 40
SpD: 80
Spe: 90

EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 252
Def: 0
SpA: 0
SpD: 0
Spe: 252

Mega base stats

HP: 105
Atk: 125
Def: 100
SpA: 60
SpD: 100
Spe: 100

Mega EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 252
Def: 0
SpA: 0
SpD: 0
Spe: 252

Either bulk or Speed can work. If you bring Power-Up Punch, you must actually use it; otherwise the set is easy to waste.

Bulky physical brawler

Mega Kangaskhan

●Normal

Kangaskhanite

Moves

Fake Out
Sucker Punch
Double-Edge
Power-Up Punch

Nature: Adamant
Ability: Scrappy
Mega Ability: Parental Bond

Base stats

HP: 105
Atk: 95
Def: 80
SpA: 40
SpD: 80
Spe: 90

EV spread

HP: 36
Atk: 212
Def: 4
SpA: 0
SpD: 236
Spe: 20

Mega base stats

HP: 105
Atk: 125
Def: 100
SpA: 60
SpD: 100
Spe: 100

Mega EV spread

HP: 36
Atk: 212
Def: 4
SpA: 0
SpD: 236
Spe: 20

This version keeps a real bulk cushion and does not chase first move. Sucker Punch compensates for lower Speed and makes the set more forgiving.

Slow physical wallbreaker

Mega Mawile

◇Steel✹Fairy

Metal Coat

Moves

Protect
Sucker Punch
Rock Slide
Play Rough

Nature: Brave
Ability: Intimidate
Mega Ability: Huge Power

Base stats

HP: 50
Atk: 85
Def: 85
SpA: 55
SpD: 55
Spe: 50

EV spread

HP: 252
Atk: 252
Def: 0
SpA: 0
SpD: 4
Spe: 0

Mega base stats

HP: 50
Atk: 105
Def: 125
SpA: 55
SpD: 95
Spe: 50

Mega EV spread

HP: 252
Atk: 252
Def: 0
SpA: 0
SpD: 4
Spe: 0

If you want Fire coverage you must carry Rock Slide, so the move slots are tight. Its biggest flaw is low move power compared with faster heavy hitters.

Fast Water attacker

Mega Starmie

◆Water✦Psychic

Starminite

Moves

Protect
Hydro Pump
Flip Turn
Rapid Spin

Nature: Timid
Ability: Natural Cure
Mega Ability: Analytic

Base stats

HP: 60
Atk: 75
Def: 85
SpA: 100
SpD: 85
Spe: 115

EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 252
Def: 0
SpA: 0
SpD: 0
Spe: 252

Mega base stats

HP: 60
Atk: 100
Def: 105
SpA: 130
SpD: 105
Spe: 120

Mega EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 252
Def: 0
SpA: 0
SpD: 0
Spe: 252

The fastest power option here, but its strongest moves are not naturally high power. It can invest HP and Speed to play like a flexible fast pivot.

Physical wall

Mega Slowbro

◆Water✦Psychic

Slowbronite

Moves

Iron Defense
Body Press
Scald
Slack Off

Nature: Bold
Ability: Regenerator
Mega Ability: Shell Armor

Base stats

HP: 95
Atk: 75
Def: 110
SpA: 100
SpD: 80
Spe: 30

EV spread

HP: 252
Atk: 0
Def: 252
SpA: 0
SpD: 4
Spe: 0

Mega base stats

HP: 95
Atk: 75
Def: 180
SpA: 130
SpD: 80
Spe: 30

Mega EV spread

HP: 252
Atk: 0
Def: 252
SpA: 0
SpD: 4
Spe: 0

Regular Slowbro can also play this, but Mega Slowbro has much higher Defense and cannot be ruined by critical hits, making the physical wall line steadier.

Sand setup attacker

Mega Tyranitar

⬟Rock◒Dark

Tyranitarite

Moves

Protect
Rock Slide
Knock Off
Dragon Dance

Nature: Jolly
Ability: Sand Stream
Mega Ability: Sand Stream

Base stats

HP: 100
Atk: 134
Def: 110
SpA: 95
SpD: 100
Spe: 61

EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 252
Def: 0
SpA: 0
SpD: 0
Spe: 252

Mega base stats

HP: 100
Atk: 164
Def: 150
SpA: 95
SpD: 120
Spe: 71

Mega EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 252
Def: 0
SpA: 0
SpD: 0
Spe: 252

One Dragon Dance is just enough to pass many Mega Gengar Speed lines, so max Speed is mandatory. Fighting matchups still need respect.

Coverage physical attacker

Mega Tyranitar

⬟Rock◒Dark

Tyranitarite

Moves

Rock Slide
Knock Off
Ice Punch
Low Kick

Nature: Jolly
Ability: Sand Stream
Mega Ability: Sand Stream

Base stats

HP: 100
Atk: 134
Def: 110
SpA: 95
SpD: 100
Spe: 61

EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 252
Def: 0
SpA: 0
SpD: 0
Spe: 252

Mega base stats

HP: 100
Atk: 164
Def: 150
SpA: 95
SpD: 120
Spe: 71

Mega EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 252
Def: 0
SpA: 0
SpD: 0
Spe: 252

The coverage Tyranitar set is common. Older Weakness Policy lines are riskier now because modern Fire pressure makes that item plan harder to justify.

Rain physical attacker

Mega Swampert

◆Water◒Ground

Mystic Water

Moves

Liquidation
High Horsepower
Earthquake
Protect

Nature: Adamant
Ability: Torrent
Mega Ability: Swift Swim

Base stats

HP: 100
Atk: 110
Def: 90
SpA: 85
SpD: 90
Spe: 60

EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 252
Def: 0
SpA: 0
SpD: 0
Spe: 252

Mega base stats

HP: 100
Atk: 150
Def: 110
SpA: 95
SpD: 110
Spe: 70

Mega EV spread

HP: 4
Atk: 252
Def: 0
SpA: 0
SpD: 0
Spe: 252

Mega Swampert now has High Horsepower and Flip Turn options. The move slots are tight, so choose coverage based on what your rain team lacks.

Fast coverage attacker

Mega Greninja

◆Water◒Dark

Mystic Water

Moves

Protect
Gunk Shot
Icy Wind
Water Shuriken

Nature: Timid
Ability: Protean
Mega Ability: Protean

Base stats

HP: 72
Atk: 95
Def: 67
SpA: 103
SpD: 71
Spe: 122

EV spread

HP: 0
Atk: 252
Def: 0
SpA: 4
SpD: 0
Spe: 252

Mega base stats

HP: 72
Atk: 125
Def: 77
SpA: 133
SpD: 81
Spe: 142

Mega EV spread

HP: 0
Atk: 252
Def: 0
SpA: 4
SpD: 0
Spe: 252

This set plays the popular coverage moves. The move slots are still not enough, and the source notes it unfortunately lacks Mat Block here.

Fast Electric captain

Mega Manectric

◆Electric

Manectite

Moves

Protect
Thunderbolt
Snarl
Volt Switch

Nature: Timid
Ability: Lightning Rod
Mega Ability: Intimidate

Base stats

HP: 70
Atk: 75
Def: 60
SpA: 105
SpD: 60
Spe: 105

EV spread

HP: 172
Atk: 0
Def: 4
SpA: 68
SpD: 12
Spe: 252

Mega base stats

HP: 70
Atk: 75
Def: 80
SpA: 135
SpD: 80
Spe: 135

Mega EV spread

HP: 172
Atk: 0
Def: 4
SpA: 68
SpD: 12
Spe: 252

A fast tour-style team captain. It is useful into Mega Gengar plans, can shout once, and sometimes pivot back out.

Fast Ice support attacker

Mega Froslass

✣Ice✿Ghost

Froslassite

Moves

Protect
Blizzard
Destiny Bond
Shadow Ball

Nature: Timid
Ability: Cursed Body
Mega Ability: Snow Warning

Base stats

HP: 70
Atk: 80
Def: 70
SpA: 80
SpD: 70
Spe: 110

EV spread

HP: 28
Atk: 0
Def: 4
SpA: 220
SpD: 4
Spe: 252

Mega base stats

HP: 70
Atk: 80
Def: 70
SpA: 140
SpD: 100
Spe: 120

Mega EV spread

HP: 28
Atk: 0
Def: 4
SpA: 220
SpD: 4
Spe: 252

The fastest snow attacker line. Be careful when other teams steal the weather; Destiny Bond scares faster opponents but the Mega timing is awkward.