Pokémon Legends: Z-A introduced just under 50 new Mega Evolutions across the RPG’s base game and the Mega Dimension DLC. Like Legends: Arceus before it, Z-A doesn’t include Abilities — the passive perks that help Pokémon in battle and open up strategic possibilities.
However, Pokémon Champions, the Switch/mobile battle simulator that’s supposed to be Pokémon’s new competitive platform moving forward, is out now and is bringing each of these superpowered transformations to the competitive scene in waves. Each is finally getting Abilities, and the second wave came during the new season following the mobile launch on June 17.
Let’s run down the ones we know so far, with additions courtesy of Serebii.
⚡ Quick Overview: Pokémon Champions is rolling out Abilities for all Legends: Z-A Mega Evolutions in waves. This list covers the confirmed Abilities so far — some are returning classics, others are brand-new signature abilities. Several Mega Evolutions are still unaccounted for and will likely appear in future updates.
Mega Evolution Abilities — Confirmed So Far
| Mega Evolution | Ability | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Dragonite | Multiscale | Reduces incoming damage when at full HP |
| Mega Meganium | Mega Sol New | Benefits from harsh sunlight; Solar Beam charges instantly |
| Mega Feraligatr | Dragonize New | Turns Normal-type moves into Dragon-type with 20% power boost |
| Mega Froslass | Snow Warning | Summons a snowstorm upon Mega Evolution (5 turns) |
| Mega Emboar | Mold Breaker | Bypasses enemy abilities that could nullify or miss attacks |
| Mega Chesnaught | Bulletproof | Nullifies ball and bomb moves (e.g., Aura Sphere, Beak Blast) |
| Mega Delphox | Levitate | Immune to Ground-type attacks |
| Mega Greninja | Protean | Changes type to match the move just used |
| Mega Clefable | Magic Bounce | Reflects status moves back onto the user |
| Mega Victreebel | Innards Out | Deals damage equal to remaining HP after fainting |
| Mega Starmie | Huge Power | Doubles Attack stat |
| Mega Skarmory | Stalwart | Ignores moves/abilities that redirect attacks |
| Mega Chimecho | Levitate | Immune to Ground-type attacks |
| Mega Excadrill | Piercing Drill Signature | Contact moves pierce defensive abilities like Protect (1/4 damage) |
| Mega Chandelure | Infiltrator | Bypasses barrier abilities like Reflect and Light Screen |
| Mega Golurk | Unseen Fist | Contact moves deal damage through Protect |
| Mega Floette | Fairy Aura | Powers up Fairy-type attacks |
| Mega Meowstic | Trace | Copies the opponent’s Ability |
| Mega Hawlucha | No Guard | All attacks from and against this Pokémon cannot miss |
| Mega Crabominable | Iron Fist | Powers up punch-based moves |
| Mega Drampa | Berserk | Boosts Special Attack when HP drops below 50% |
| Mega Scovillain | Spicy Spray Signature | Inflicts burn on any Pokémon that attacks it |
| Mega Glimmora | Adaptability | Powers up moves matching its typing (Rock and Poison) |
| Mega Raichu X | Electric Surge | Sets Electric Terrain upon Mega Evolution |
| Mega Raichu Y | No Guard | All attacks from and against this Pokémon cannot miss |
| Mega Staraptor | Contrary | Reverses all stat changes (debuffs become buffs, and vice versa) |
| Mega Scolipede | Shell Armor | Prevents critical hits |
| Mega Scrafty | Intimidate | Lowers opposing Pokémon’s Attack upon entry or Mega Evolution |
| Mega Eelektross | Eelevate Signature | Immune to Ground attacks; boosts highest stat when knocking out a Pokémon |
| Mega Pyroar | Fire Mane Signature | Boosts Fire-type attacks by 50% |
| Mega Malamar | Contrary | Reverses all stat changes |
| Mega Barbaracle | Tough Claws | Powers up moves that make direct contact |
| Mega Dragalge | Regenerator | Recovers HP when withdrawn from battle |
| Mega Falinks | Defiant | Boosts Attack when any stat is lowered |
Still Unaccounted For
The following Mega Evolutions have not yet been assigned Abilities in Pokémon Champions — they’ll likely appear in future updates:
| Mega Evolution | Status |
|---|---|
| Mega Absol Z | Unconfirmed |
| Mega Garchomp Z | Unconfirmed |
| Mega Lucario Z | Unconfirmed |
| Mega Heatran | Unconfirmed |
| Mega Darkrai | Unconfirmed |
| Mega Zygarde | Unconfirmed |
| Mega Golisopod | Unconfirmed |
| Mega Magearna | Unconfirmed |
| Mega Zeraora | Unconfirmed |
| Mega Tatsugiri | Unconfirmed |
| Mega Baxcalibur | Unconfirmed |
💡 Final Word: These are the confirmed Abilities so far, but Pokémon Champions is a live platform. More Mega Evolutions — and their Abilities — will be added over time. Keep an eye on future updates for the remaining transformations.
