5 Pokemon That Desperately Need Mega Evolution (And Why Game Freak Won’t Give It To Them)

Don’t get me wrong – Dragonite is already a powerhouse. But when you look at what happened to Charizard (getting not one, but TWO mega evolutions), it’s pretty clear that our friendly orange dragon got the short end of the stick.

Mega Dragonite could embrace its reputation as the “delivery Pokemon” with enhanced Hurricane attacks and maybe even a signature ability that boosts its already impressive bulk. Picture this beast with Multiscale and even better defensive stats – it would be the ultimate wall that hits back harder than your disappointment when you realize there’s no new Pokémon game this year.

Milotic: Beauty and the Beast Mode

Milotic is supposed to be the most beautiful Pokémon ever, but honestly? It’s been looking a bit dated lately. This Water-type serpent has the stats to compete, but lacks that extra oomph that a mega evolution could provide.

A Mega Milotic could lean into its rivalry with Gyarados (who, surprise, surprise, already has a mega form). Enhanced special attack and maybe a Fairy typing addition could make it the premier special tank it was always meant to be. Plus, imagine how gorgeous a mega form could look – we’re talking about a Pokémon that’s literally known for its beauty here.

Tropius: The Underdog That Could Soar

Okay, hear me out on this one. Tropius is basically a flying banana tree, and yes, that sounds ridiculous when you say it out loud. But this Grass/Flying type has so much personality that it hurts to see it relegated to “that Pokémon you catch once and forget about.”

Mega Tropius could finally give this gentle giant the respect it deserves. Enhanced stats across the board, maybe a signature ability that relates to its fruit-bearing nature, and definitely a design that makes it look less like a kids’ drawing and more like the majestic creature it should be. Come on, Game Freak – even the meme Pokémon deserve love.

Golduck: The Psychic Duck That Isn’t Actually Psychic

Here’s a Pokémon that’s been dealing with an identity crisis since day one. Golduck looks psychic, acts psychic in the anime, but is just a Water type in the games. Talk about mixed signals.

A mega evolution could finally give Golduck the Water/Psychic typing it’s been teasing us with for decades. Enhanced special attack and psychic abilities would make this duck the formidable opponent it was always meant to be. Plus, it would finally explain why it looks like it’s constantly concentrating really hard on something.

Final Thoughts

The truth is, while we wait for Game Freak to remember that Mega Evolution exists, these Pokémon will keep being overshadowed by their mega-evolved peers. But hey, at least we can dream about what could have been – or what still might be, if Pokémon Legends Z-A delivers on its promises.