How come there are no Mega evolutions for Gen V Pokemon?

I find it somewhat odd. For what reason would you think they made it that way?

Pleaselog inorregisterto add a comment.

There’s a couple theories I have on this.

The first is that the Gen 5 and Gen 6 Pokemon are much stronger than previous generations. So giving all of these older Pokemon stats buffs brings some new potential to them. As Blobby said “Imagine Haxorus with an Attack stathigherthan 147. And a speed buff to boot!

The other reason is that a lot of those older gen Pokemon like Charizard, Scizor, Houndoom, Blastoise, they are all REALLY popular Pokemon, so why not excite your fans with the idea that theirfavoritePokemon are going to get really cool new forms!! Great for sales.

Also by giving these older Pokemon that aren’t so popular, such as Pinsir and Mawile, a Mega-Evo, you bring some attention back to these older games and it also leads people to think about the potential for other not so popular Pokemon getting some potential Megas. This way we’re kept on our toes wondering who’s coming next.

Personally I’m rooting for a Mega Beedrill so I have some incentive to use it.

I’m answering this. Yay!! :D

It has also mostly been upgraded for most unevolved Pokemon, for example Pinsir and the aforementioned Mawile. They may have wanted these Pokemon to have a Mega Evo so they can say that they gave these Pokemon another evolution. x)

It’s also noted that most mega evolutions are given to Pokemon with really stupid stats. A great example of this is (you guessed it) Mawile. It’s highest base stats are 85, in X and Y. With it’s Mega Evolution, it’s Defense is well over 100, which is great for such a weak Pokemon. Most of the unevolved Gen V Pokemon are quite strong as it is (compared to other unevolved Pokemon, anyway)

Also, they may have given out Mega Evolutions to give out some unique types for new battle strategies. For example, an Electric/Dragon has not been released before, same with a Water/Dark. (To my knowledge, anyway). My favourite is Fire/Dragon with Mega Charizard X, nullifying Water. :DGen V brought in some pretty unique types into the mix, as it is. To mix it up more would be rather redundant.

Also, what MrK said - for Pokemon that have been favoured a lot over the years can become so much stronger! :3

So yeah, that’s why no Gen V got Megas.

Hope I helped. :)