Hey,
The title is very much a WIP, but I'm applying to take this idea over from its previous writer. I've changed it considerably, keeping only two Megas from this idea's first iteration.
EDIT: Will add segment suggested by Valentine. Have some irl work to handle atm, but changes should be implemented within the coming week.
Mega Evolution Pairs
1. Ludicolo and Shiftry
- How are they a pair?
-> Early-game counterparts: Ludicolo (Lotad) is exclusive to Sapphire while Shiftry (Seedot) is exclusive to Ruby
-> Both have abilities to boost Speed in their respective weathers (Shiftry-Chlorophyll; Ludicolo-Swift Swim)
- Why would they get a Mega Evolution?
-> Underwhelming, much like regular Mawile, Pinsir and others were; could use stat boosts
-> They would be the first Mega Evolutions who require an evolution stone to reach their final evolutionary stage (Nuzleaf + Leaf Stone-> Shiftry; Lombre + Water Stone -> Ludicolo)
- How would they be changed? (This part is WIP atm)
- > Shiftry would become bulkier, in addition to receiving boosts both to Attack and Special Attack to render it a more potent mixed attacker; it would retain Chlorophyll and as such, receive a minor boost to Speed at most
- > Ludicolo would receive a major boost to Special Attack, in addition to boosts to improve its bulk; would retain Swift Swim (in keeping with the idea that both are closely connected to Weather)
2. Zangoose and Seviper
- How are they a pair?
- > Duo with a long history of rivalry between them, as depicted in the games and show
- > Based on mongoose and snake, which are biological rivals
- Why would they get a Mega Evolution?
- > Respective newfound strength would escalate their rivalry
- > Poor stat distribution and low viability at this time
- How would they be changed?
- > Zangoose's main boosts would be to Attack and Speed; could receive a Normal / Fighting typing and get Adaptability (this would allow it to fire off extraordinarily strong Returns and Close Combats)
- > Seviper would take the opposite approach in becoming incredibly bulky; it could receive a Poison / Dark typing, which would give it only one weakness, and the ability Intimidate to help cut the physical power of opponents such as Zangoose. Whereas Zangoose would attack ferociously with its temper, Seviper would stay true to its serpentine origins and play strategically by dodging and wearing down its opponent with status moves and the like.
3. Sharpedo and Camerupt
- How are they a pair?
- > Game counterparts: Camerupt is exclusive to Ruby and Sharpedo is exclusive to Sapphire
- > Camerupt was used by Maxie in Ruby and Sharpedo was used by Archie in Sapphire
- Why would they get a Mega Evolution?
- > In trailer, appears that Maxie has a Mega item attached to his goggles whereas Archie has a Mega item attached to his chain; would be logical that they'd use Mega Evolutions of their aces in Ruby and Sapphire
- How would they be changed?
- > Mega Sharpedo would retain its typing and receive boosts to improve its Attack and bulk; either it receives no boost to Speed and keeps its ability Speed Boost, or its ability changes to something like Tough Claws, which would necessitate a strategic decision on when to Mega evolve Sharpedo
- > Mega Camerupt would also retain typing and receive improvements to both offenses and bulk; its ability could be Flash Fire, based on the fact that it thrives in volcanic areas, or Water Absorb, as its design is based on camels, who are able to store water
Stand-Alones
1. Mega Salamence
- Released alongside Metagross in generation 3 as a Pokemon with a BST of 600 (pseudo-legendary), it makes sense that since the former is receiving a Mega Evolution, so will Salamence (technically part of a pair, but won't be written up as such, as there's no point in theorymonning about Mega Metagross)
- Iconic Dragon that fell into obscurity; possible that it will be made to shine once again in OR/AS
- Boosts to both offenses and Speed (still working on typing/ability)
2. Mega Flygon
- Would base this off DeckKnight's idea, with a few minor alterations
- New character, Aarune (in charge of Secret Base-related things), has a Flygon: may very well be made a Mega to place emphasis on this character
3. Mega Milotic
- Would base this off DeckKnight's idea (would be glad to use Sephirona's gorgeous art)
- Could very well receive a Mega Evolution as a nod to Wallace, who was the eighth Gym Leader in Ruby and Sapphire, and the Champion in Emerald (Famed coordinator in anime; his role may be altered to emphasize this in OR/AS, in which case Mega Milotic would be an excellent asset)
The title is very much a WIP, but I'm applying to take this idea over from its previous writer. I've changed it considerably, keeping only two Megas from this idea's first iteration.
EDIT: Will add segment suggested by Valentine. Have some irl work to handle atm, but changes should be implemented within the coming week.
Mega Evolution Pairs
1. Ludicolo and Shiftry
- How are they a pair?
-> Early-game counterparts: Ludicolo (Lotad) is exclusive to Sapphire while Shiftry (Seedot) is exclusive to Ruby
-> Both have abilities to boost Speed in their respective weathers (Shiftry-Chlorophyll; Ludicolo-Swift Swim)
- Why would they get a Mega Evolution?
-> Underwhelming, much like regular Mawile, Pinsir and others were; could use stat boosts
-> They would be the first Mega Evolutions who require an evolution stone to reach their final evolutionary stage (Nuzleaf + Leaf Stone-> Shiftry; Lombre + Water Stone -> Ludicolo)
- How would they be changed? (This part is WIP atm)
- > Shiftry would become bulkier, in addition to receiving boosts both to Attack and Special Attack to render it a more potent mixed attacker; it would retain Chlorophyll and as such, receive a minor boost to Speed at most
- > Ludicolo would receive a major boost to Special Attack, in addition to boosts to improve its bulk; would retain Swift Swim (in keeping with the idea that both are closely connected to Weather)
2. Zangoose and Seviper
- How are they a pair?
- > Duo with a long history of rivalry between them, as depicted in the games and show
- > Based on mongoose and snake, which are biological rivals
- Why would they get a Mega Evolution?
- > Respective newfound strength would escalate their rivalry
- > Poor stat distribution and low viability at this time
- How would they be changed?
- > Zangoose's main boosts would be to Attack and Speed; could receive a Normal / Fighting typing and get Adaptability (this would allow it to fire off extraordinarily strong Returns and Close Combats)
- > Seviper would take the opposite approach in becoming incredibly bulky; it could receive a Poison / Dark typing, which would give it only one weakness, and the ability Intimidate to help cut the physical power of opponents such as Zangoose. Whereas Zangoose would attack ferociously with its temper, Seviper would stay true to its serpentine origins and play strategically by dodging and wearing down its opponent with status moves and the like.
3. Sharpedo and Camerupt
- How are they a pair?
- > Game counterparts: Camerupt is exclusive to Ruby and Sharpedo is exclusive to Sapphire
- > Camerupt was used by Maxie in Ruby and Sharpedo was used by Archie in Sapphire
- Why would they get a Mega Evolution?
- > In trailer, appears that Maxie has a Mega item attached to his goggles whereas Archie has a Mega item attached to his chain; would be logical that they'd use Mega Evolutions of their aces in Ruby and Sapphire
- How would they be changed?
- > Mega Sharpedo would retain its typing and receive boosts to improve its Attack and bulk; either it receives no boost to Speed and keeps its ability Speed Boost, or its ability changes to something like Tough Claws, which would necessitate a strategic decision on when to Mega evolve Sharpedo
- > Mega Camerupt would also retain typing and receive improvements to both offenses and bulk; its ability could be Flash Fire, based on the fact that it thrives in volcanic areas, or Water Absorb, as its design is based on camels, who are able to store water
Stand-Alones
1. Mega Salamence
- Released alongside Metagross in generation 3 as a Pokemon with a BST of 600 (pseudo-legendary), it makes sense that since the former is receiving a Mega Evolution, so will Salamence (technically part of a pair, but won't be written up as such, as there's no point in theorymonning about Mega Metagross)
- Iconic Dragon that fell into obscurity; possible that it will be made to shine once again in OR/AS
- Boosts to both offenses and Speed (still working on typing/ability)
2. Mega Flygon
- Would base this off DeckKnight's idea, with a few minor alterations
- New character, Aarune (in charge of Secret Base-related things), has a Flygon: may very well be made a Mega to place emphasis on this character
3. Mega Milotic
- Would base this off DeckKnight's idea (would be glad to use Sephirona's gorgeous art)
- Could very well receive a Mega Evolution as a nod to Wallace, who was the eighth Gym Leader in Ruby and Sapphire, and the Champion in Emerald (Famed coordinator in anime; his role may be altered to emphasize this in OR/AS, in which case Mega Milotic would be an excellent asset)
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