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This month's issue of the Japanese CoroCoro magazine, the penultimate issue before the launch of {{bp|Pokémon X and Y}}. This new issue confirms the existence of a new mechanic for the series: '''Mega Pokémon'''.
Images of pages from CoroCoro Comics magazine have surfaced, revealing much new information. A new process called "Mega Evolution" has been confirmed for {{bp|Pokémon X and Y}}, and three new Pokémon have been revealed.


[[File:CoroCoro September 2013 mega evolution.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The new Mega Evolutions]]
[[File:CoroCoro September 2013 mega evolution.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The new Mega Evolutions]]


Details on Mega Pokémon are still scarce, although we know that it is a new process called "Mega Evolution", with the previously revealed Awakened Form {{bp|Mewtwo}} finally being confirmed as MegaMewtwo. Pokémon revealed to be obtaining new "Mega forms" are {{bp|Mewtwo}}, {{bp|Ampharos}}, {{bp|Blaziken}}, {{bp|Mawile}} and {{bp|Absol}}. The method of obtaining them is also unknown at this point, although the first SpotPass event for the new games has been announced. From 12th October until 15th January, a {{bp|Torchic}} will be distributed holding an item known as "Blaziken Knight", with this Torchic having the ability to become a MegaBlaziken. A mysterious item known as a "Mega Stone" was mentioned, but what role it or the Blaziken Knight item hold in obtaining a MegaPokémon is currently unknown.
The new process called "Mega Evolution" allows Pokémon to change into a "mega" version of themself, with the previously revealed Awakened Form {{bp|Mewtwo}} being confirmed as Mega Mewtwo. Pokémon confirmed to be capable of undergoing Mega Evolution are {{bp|Mewtwo}}, {{bp|Ampharos}}, {{bp|Blaziken}}, {{bp|Mawile}} and {{bp|Absol}}.
 
From October 12, 2013 to January 15, 2014, a {{bp|Torchic}} will be distributed over the internet holding an item called "Blaziken Knight", which allows Blaziken to become a MegaBlaziken. A mysterious item known as a "Mega Stone" was mentioned, but what role it or the Blaziken Knight item hold in obtaining a MegaPokémon is currently unknown.


Mawile has been confirmed to be retconned to a Steel/Fairy-type, with MegaMawile also having the type combination. MegaMawile has the ability {{bp|Huge Power}}, MegaBlaziken has {{bp|Speed Boost}}, MegaLucario's ability is {{bp|Adaptability}} and MegaAbsol's ability is {{bp|Magic Bounce}}.
Mawile has been confirmed to be retconned to a Steel/Fairy-type, with MegaMawile also having the type combination. MegaMawile has the ability {{bp|Huge Power}}, MegaBlaziken has {{bp|Speed Boost}}, MegaLucario's ability is {{bp|Adaptability}} and MegaAbsol's ability is {{bp|Magic Bounce}}.