10 Pokemon That Need Mega Upgradation in Pokemon Sun and Moon

As anticipation for Pokemon Sun and Moon reaches a fever pitch, we can’t help but speculate on which Pocket Monsters will secure Mega Evolutions in the pair of new games.

This got us thinking about Pocket Monsters that we believe deserve the ability to temporarily achieve a Mega form, and we walked away with a list of over ten beasts. Since many can be grouped together given their synonymous natures, there are a few instances on this list that include more than one monster. With that noted, here are our suggestions for Pokemon most deserving of a Mega Evolution in Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon.

Weavile

This Pokemon’s popularity has only risen since it made its debut in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, with a playable appearance in Pokken Tournament making it an obvious favorite in the eyes of fans. As a result, this Pocket Monster would make for a great candidate when it comes to doling out the next round of Mega Evolutions, and there’s little question that an ample number of players would agree. Given this creature’s unique line of Dark/Ice typing, not to mention its ever-speedy attacks, having it Mega Evolve could turn the competitive scene on its head in a similar fashion to the appearance of Mega Kangaskhan.

Arcanine

As a fiery rendition of man’s best friend, Arcanine is easily a standout for many Pokemon aficandos. Competitive players love it, too, as it’s one of the best assist monsters currently in the games, and it has gained this status by featuring valuable attacks and even better defensive options. As a result of its heavy use within the competitive scene, as well the admiration that more casual fans of the series have for it, Mega Arcanine would be seen as a major asset to the newest pair of Pokemon games.

Flygon

Many fans may remember Flygon as the one that got away, because the creature was actually set to get its own Mega Evolution in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. According to developer Game Freak, this was abandoned because the team couldn’t figure out how best to design the beefed up beast. This seems like a bit of a cop out – especially when gamers have been able to create some awesome fan-made takes on Mega Flygon – and we think it’s time it was given a second chance. Hopefully Pokemon Sun and Moon will provide the Ground/Dragon-type with just such an opportunity.

Feraligatr/Typhlosion/Meganium

There’s no denying the importance of the starters in Pokemon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. These monsters represented the start of a new era for Pokemon, as they ushered in the first true expansion of the franchise. It’s for this reason that they deserve to be catapulted into the spotlight once more with their very own Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Sun and Moon, and it could even be done similarly to how new forms were given to the Kanto’s original trio. Allowing fans to pick two sets of starters proved invaluable in X and Y, and a similar option this time around would be a great way to incorporate Mega Typhlosion, Mega Feraligatr, and Mega Meganium.

Solrock/Lunatone

Prior to the arrival of Sun and Moon‘s Rowlet, there were only five other Grass/Flying-types in existence, and one of them was none other than the brontosaurus-inspired Tropius. This winged banana tree fits all too well within the new Hawaii-based Alola region, which means it has to be a frontrunner to receive an evolution of some sort. Given that the creature only has one form, it seems like a great candidate for a Mega Evolution – at least just so those that have always been hoping to add the rather awesome-looking beast to their team can do so without any fear of regret.

Hydreigon

This three-headed tyrant is one of the more terrifying featured in Pokemon, as is evident by its Pokedex entry which states “the heads on their arms do not have brains. They use all three heads to consume and destroy everything.” Given the personality traits of this monstrosity, a Mega Evolution would only dial up the intimidation factor to unfathomable levels. Maybe it’ll just become a gaping winged-maw, or perhaps it’ll simply sprout several more heads. Whatever form a Mega Hydreigon would take, there’s little question that it would become a powerhouse for trainers the world over.

Raichu

As the evolved form of Pikachu, Raichu has been given a shocking amount of flak since its debut. Sure, it was the powerhouse of Lt. Surge’s team in Pokemon Red, Blue, andYellow, but the final evolution has taken a backseat in recent years – while its pre-evolutionary form has continued to flourish. Recent games have even given incentives for trainers to keep Pikachu around, such as the ability to dress up certain types of the electric rodent. So, it should go without saying that Raichu needs a little love, too, and giving it a Mega Evolution would be the perfect way to go about doing it.

Dragonite

Alright, so maybe this is here because the premise of an item call ‘dragonitenite’ is almost too good to pass up, but it’s also about time that the famed Poke got its own Mega Evolution. Often heralded as a rival to Charizard amongst fans given its similar – albeit infinitely more cutesy – appearance, Dragonite would make for one of the more interesting Megas thanks to its established popularity and spread of potential attacks. Whether this would alter the typing of the beast or simply give it some stat boosts, it’s something that fans have wanted for quite some time already and it needs to finally happen.

Mew

Many wannabe Pokemon Masters have probably been wondering how it is that Mewtwo has been on the receiving end of two Mega Evolutions, while the creature in which it shadily originated from has been left out to dry. Developer Game Freak has yet to issue a response to such observations, but all could be addressed if the studio simply made Mega Mew a reality. Admittedly, the Psychic-type’s notoriety as being a giveaway-exclusive Pokemon is likely the culprit behind its lack of a Mega, but those that are in possession of the mythical monster are probably chomping at the bit to beef up its stats just a little bit more.

Solrock/Lunatone

Let’s get the most obvious candidates out of the way first. Given the fact that the new games are subtitled Sun and Moon, there’s no question that Solrock and Lunatone are almost locks to be on the receiving end of brand new Mega Evolutions. As for the form these two would each take, it’s not hard to see Mega Lunatone becoming a full moon, while Mega Solrock can take on the form of a red super giant star. Regardless of how it would pan out, these two Rock/Psychic-types became all the more relevant thanks to the reboots of their debut games for the 3DS, Ruby and Sapphire, and they’d make for some truly interesting options for any Pokemon trainer.

Things you should avoid doing in Pokemon Go

We've prepared a list of some of those problems, as well as a few real-life issues that trainers have encountered along the way. Check 'em out in our video above or keep on scrollin', and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about your favorite games!

• Don't hold on to those extra Pidgeys, but keep catching them anyway

If you play frequently, you probably have a lot of extra Pidgeys and Rattatas knocking around. Did you know that you can exchange them for something better? Tap on a critter in your bag to view its details, then scroll down. You'll see a "Transfer" button. Tap this to transfer the Pokémon to Professor Willow—you cannot undo this process, so proceed carefully. He will graciously give you one species-specific candy in exchange. You also get three candy every time you catch a new companion. You use candy to power-up and evolve your Pokémon. This means that if you catch and transfer about 19 Pidgeys, you will have enough candy to evolve the 20th one all the way to Pidgeot.

• Don't evolve a Pokémon without a Lucky Egg

While we're on the topic of evolution, you should always have a Lucky Egg active before you evolve a Pokémon. Lucky Eggs are different from regular eggs, and don't require an incubator. They are a consumable item you can receive from visiting Pokéstops or via the store. Lucky Eggs give you double XP for 30 minutes—use one to maximize the experience points you get from the evolution process. Ideally, you'll want to have enough candy on hand to evolve several of your Pokémon in a row. Go to your items menu and select a Lucky Egg, then tap it on your screen to activate it. Next, start evolving! Instead of the 500 XP you'd normally get from evolving a Pokémon, you'll get 1000 XP a pop.

• Don't waste your consumable items

The first lesson we learned when playing Pokémon Go is that timed consumable items run on real time, not in-game time. If you use one of these items and the game crashes for an hour, you'll log back in to find your buff already expired. Don't use an Incense, Lure Module, or Lucky Egg unless you have thirty minutes available to make the most of it.

• Don't trespass on Private Property

Game developers Niantic are not new to the augmented-reality genre. In their previous release, Ingress, users are encouraged to visit and claim local points of interest for their team, and these points of interest were re-used by Niantic when developing the locations for Pokémon Go. As longtime Ingress players, we can attest to numerous portals that are inaccessible, inaccurate, or located on private property. Don't risk the wrath of property owners or the authorities by trying to reach these same locations in Pokémon Go.

• Don't forget to plan your route

One major drawback of Pokémon Go is the lack of an in-game or online mapping tool. Several unofficial maps have sprung up, but none are as complete or as easy to use as the official map made for Ingress. As we mentioned before, every Pokéstop and Gym was previously an Ingress portal, so using the Ingress online intel tool is the easiest way to access that information. Even if you don't plan on playing Ingress, download the game and sign up for an account. Remember your account information, then visit this link. Once you enter your credentials, you'll be able to browse every Ingress portal in the world. Zoom in to street level to see portal details and names by clicking on them. While this tool can't tell you whether a portal is a Pokéstop or a Gym in Pokémon Go, or which team currently owns a Gym, it's definitely the best way to check out which locations are closest to you.

• Don't ignore your surroundings

Despite the warning when you launch the game to stay alert and aware of your surroundings, tons of trainers have learned this lesson the hard way. From twisted ankles to bruised shins and broken feet, many Pokémon Go players have had close encounters with trees, curbs, and even ditches because they weren't paying attention to where they were walking. If things keep going on this way, we won't be surprised to hear about a trainer walking off a cliff or bridge because their eyes were glued to their phone.

Someone caught Articuno in Pokemon Go

last week we reported that someone had “finished” Pokemon Go — with one very important caveat. Out of the original set of 151 creatures, only 142 are currently available in North America. The list excludes Mr. Mime and Farfetch’d — European and Asian exclusives, respectively — as well as a set of monsters known as “legendaries.” In the Game Boy games legendary Pokemon were events, and you’d have to come prepared to capture some of the rarest and exclusive creatures around.

In Pokemon Go, most people just assumed that legendaries would only be available at special events hosted by the game’s developer, Niantic. But late Monday night some folks found a gym held by Articuno, a special, ice-themed bird and mascot for one of the game’s three color-coded teams. One player, Kaitlyn Covey, even posted about having the bird in her local Pokemon Go Facebook group. But since then she’s been met with probing questions from skeptical fans.

There’s more than enough photo and video evidence to confirm that she does, indeed, have the rare Pokemon, but many fans have accused Covey of cheating. She has claimed that she received the special creature for reporting an issue to Niantic, but players have been pressing her for proof, suggesting that it wouldn’t be hard to post a screenshot of the email confirming her story. But Covey’s not the only with an Articuno now. At least one other player has one, but that’s only raised more questions.

The Pokemon Company and Nintendo often hold giveaways at game shops and special locations for legendary or unusual Pokemon, and Niantic hosted massive tournaments for its previous game, Ingress. Fans concluded that, given that each of the three teams had their own legendary mascot that tournaments or other large events might gift one to players based on their team affiliation.

Covey is on Team Mystic, represented by the color blue and, of course, Articuno. This second player, known only by their handle “Ocba,” is on the Yellow Team Instinct, which, according to many fan theories shouldn’t be possible. It’s been assumed that you could only obtain one of the three birds, and since trading Pokemon between players (a highly-anticipated feature) hasn’t been added just yet, this all seems a bit suspicious. There’s no video showing the Pokedex entry for Articuno.

There’s more than enough photo and video evidence to confirm that she does, indeed, have the rare Pokemon, but many fans have accused Covey of cheating. She has claimed that she received the special creature for reporting an issue to Niantic, but players have been pressing her for proof, suggesting that it wouldn’t be hard to post a screenshot of the email confirming her story. But Covey’s not the only with an Articuno now. At least one other player has one, but that’s only raised more questions.

The Pokemon Company and Nintendo often hold giveaways at game shops and special locations for legendary or unusual Pokemon, and Niantic hosted massive tournaments for its previous game, Ingress. Fans concluded that, given that each of the three teams had their own legendary mascot that tournaments or other large events might gift one to players based on their team affiliation.

Covey is on Team Mystic, represented by the color blue and, of course, Articuno. This second player, known only by their handle “Ocba,” is on the Yellow Team Instinct, which, according to many fan theories shouldn’t be possible. It’s been assumed that you could only obtain one of the three birds, and since trading Pokemon between players (a highly-anticipated feature) hasn’t been added just yet, this all seems a bit suspicious. There’s no video showing the Pokedex entry for Articuno.

At the same time, something like this should be pretty difficult to fake.Pokemon Go is cloud-based, meaning that the Pokemon you’ve caught is stored on Niantic’s servers — not on your device. Since other players have taken screenshots and confirmed that Covey does have Articuno, no one’s quite sure how she could spoof her creature on both her phone and others’ as well. The most likely explanation is that Covey and Ocba have discovered a glitch that allowed them to catch the bird, but at this point, there’s no telling.

We reached out to Niantic for comment and heard back from a PR representative for the developer. The spokesman said, after checking on the issue, that the Articuno “was not from Niantic. it’s either a spoof or someone hacked the game,” but added that the company is still “looking into it” and there aren’t “clear answers at the moment.” While that statement definitively contradicts Covey’s claim that got Articuno as a gift from Niantic, it just adds more questions. Covey and her husband did a live stream showing the Pokemon in-game along with an email apparently from Niantic with a misspelling of the Pokemon’s in-game name — of course raising suspicions.

Given how widespread some glitches are, particularly one that changes a caught Pokemon into another — seemingly at random — it may still be that the Coveys have caught it fair and square and that the whole thing was just a big misunderstanding. We also reached out to the Coveys, but until we know more this whole situation is pretty fishy. We will continue to update as we get more information.