Mega Evolution Revival Reported for Pokemon Champions

Insider Gaming reports that Mega Evolutions can now be revived in Pokemon Champions, adding another important piece to how the game’s battle environment is shaping up.

For competitive players, the key takeaway is simple: Mega Evolution is not just a nostalgia feature here. If revived Mega forms are part of the available ruleset, team building will need to account for both their stat profiles and the pressure they create in doubles positioning. A single Mega slot can change how you value speed control, damage benchmarks, defensive investment, and lead selection.

This also matters because Champions is separate from Scarlet and Violet VGC. Players should not assume current-generation mechanics or formats carry over directly. Champions has its own structure, including the SP training system, and Mega Evolution sits inside that environment rather than alongside Tera, Dynamax, or Z-Moves.

Until more specifics are confirmed, the safe approach is to treat Mega-capable threats as format-defining options. Expect early testing to focus on which revived Megas provide immediate board control, which ones need redirection or speed support, and which standard cores can handle them without overcommitting.

Source: Insider Gaming