Evolution - Mega Vs Regular

Hikamaru

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    There are two known ways to have a Pokemon evolve - first there's regular evolution where a Pokemon permanently becomes a new stronger form. Then there's Mega evolution, the poster-child feature of 6th Gen where certain Pokemon can use a special stone to activate a powerful form that only lasts in battle.

    Which form of evolution do you prefer? How do you also feel about how Mega evolution as a whole?
     
    Mega evolution is very underwhelming like here have a stone and a bracelet

    At least regular evolution makes you feel like it's earned
     
    Aquacorde said:
    ooh yeah i agree with that too. maybe if mega evo was also dependent on like, friendship and/or affection so it felt like you had to work for it?
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    Considering how they were like "Mega Evolution can only happen if your Pokemon fully believes in you/frienship power" in the games, it's almost a bit surprising that happiness level doesn't factor into the actual act at all. I'd much prefer if there was a base happiness level for the Mega Evolution to even work.
     
    I'll just copy paste this from the old Unpopular Opinions thread:

    I prefer Mega Evolutions over Cross-Gen Evolutions. With regular evolution, you can't go back to the previous stage, and in most cases, the evolution outclasses the pre-evo rather than just improving it. That usually leaves the pre-evo left aside in favor of its evolution. (i.e. Sneasel is cool, but rather weak. Perhaps an evolution will improve it. Enter Weavile. Sure, it's a massive improvement over Sneasel, but then it basically replaces Sneasel, since who would still use Sneasel over the faster, stronger Weavile? Now, instead of being improved, Sneasel is left behind and forgotten, outclassed by its evolved form.) Megas, on the other hand, provides its base form with a great boost, while still leaving the base form the same. Thus you don't lose your Pokemon in order to make it better. With regular evolution, you must choose to either leave the Pokemon the same without improving it (thus remaining underpowered), or evolve it to give it the boost it desperately needs at the cost of never seeing the pre-evo again. With Megas however, the Pokemon can get the boost it needs to kick butt and still remain as it is. Other than Eevee, I wouldn't mind if there were no more Cross-Gen Evolutions.
    (There are exceptions like Chansey, which outclasses Blissey in Gen 5+ thanks to Eviolite)
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    Also, I prefer Megas to Z-Moves. A one time nuke move just doesn't seem that practical or worth it to me. With a Mega (used properly, of course), it can potentially take out multiple Pokemon, but a Z-Move can only be used once. I just don't see how it's worth giving up a Choice item, Life Orb, Leftovers, Mega Stone, etc. just to power up one attack. This is even more true in-game, where one would likely be able to OHKO Pokemon anyway, rendering the Z-Move redundant. At least the Z-Moves have cool animations.
     
    That's legit; I hadnt thought about that much. I admit that I also don't use Z moves a lot for just the reason you noted- I don't like giving up the item. Maybe if it were like, for a Mega you need to max out friendship a/o affection AND have it hold a Mega Stone but Z move would be more like... you just need to max out friendship a/o affection? I feel like they could both be improved.

    But also I still prefer the like, progress of the normal evolutions. I def get what you say about cross-gens tho- maybe giving weaker or single-stage pkmn megas would have been a better strategy than what they did?
     
    Aquacorde said:
    I like regular way more! I definitely prefer Z Moves as a temporary powerup rather than Mega Evolution, and regular permanant evolution to a temporary form change and stat boost.
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    I can get what you mean, since I feel regular evolution pays off better in the long run plus unlike Mega Evolution, Z-Moves can be used by any Pokemon.

    colours said:
    I really like megas, I just wish there were more of them that were given to more underrated Pokemon. I have that some Gen II Pokemon woudl've really benefited from either a regular evolution than a mega (although preferably the former rather than the latter).

    Truth be told though, I really miss cross-gen regular evolutions and I wish they were brought back.
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    Don't get me wrong, there were loads of underused Pokemon that I wanted to get the Mega treatment but since it's no longer the mainly showcased feature along with 7th Gen getting no new Megas, is a sign we probably won't see any new ones anytime soon.

    I do want to see cross-gen evos return as well, but since it's been three generations I feel Game Freak are not wanting to focus on it anymore.
     
    Regular evolutions. First, you get a permanent stat bpost. Second, you benefit from Eviolite.
     
    I'll always prefer regular evolution over mega evolution, but that's not to say I dislike the mega concept. I think it's a great addition to the franchise and I'm hoping we get to see more of them in future gens!
     
    I personally like Mega Evolution. For some Pokemon, it gives them a bit more recognition and they needed it. But there are also others who I feel deserve it a bit more than others.
     
    yeah honestly? i really think megas should have been exclusive to single-form pokemon. like, the idea being: through your bond, this pokemon can achieve stats similar to what a pokemon with a normal evo could do! and that would have been so cool
     
    Aquacorde said:
    yeah honestly? i really think megas should have been exclusive to single-form pokemon. like, the idea being: through your bond, this pokemon can achieve stats similar to what a pokemon with a normal evo could do! and that would have been so cool
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    Personally I think the other way: single Pokemon need a "real" evolution, and the one who alreayd evolve can have a Mega. Like, okay for Mega Pidgeot, but Audino could have a regular evolution.
     
    Mawa said:
    Personally I think the other way: single Pokemon need a "real" evolution, and the one who alreayd evolve can have a Mega. Like, okay for Mega Pidgeot, but Audino could have a regular evolution.
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    I get that, I do. I love like the older cross-gen evos like Weavile and Gliscor, but the problem is that the more you add the more methods of evolution have to be made, and I don't want more of those you know?
     
    Aquacorde said:
    I get that, I do. I love like the older cross-gen evos like Weavile and Gliscor, but the problem is that the more you add the more methods of evolution have to be made, and I don't want more of those you know?
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    Yeah, true. I never realized that adding an evolution by level up will screw with the entire serie... The evolution method I prefer (not counting regular level up) is with an evolutionnary stone. They can make more of them tho. The new ice stone can maybe come back for some Pokemon like I don't know, Jynx? Dewgong? Cryogonal?Delibird?
     
    Mawa said:
    Yeah, true. I never realized that adding an evolution by level up will screw with the entire serie... The evolution method I prefer (not counting regular level up) is with an evolutionnary stone. They can make more of them tho. The new ice stone can maybe come back for some Pokemon like I don't know, Jynx? Dewgong? Cryogonal?Delibird?
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    Aquacorde said:
    oooh you're right they can use the HECK out of that ice stone soon, yeah?
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    Unfortunately, those Pokemon are likely going to be unchanged. But that does leave the door open for new Pokemon in 8th Gen to potentially use the Ice Stone to evolve.
     
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