Why doesn't Embargo prevent mega evolution?

Why wouldn’t it? Mega stones are items. Mega stones are required for mega evolution. What’s going on here, why did Gamefreak make it that way? Because, in my opinion, I think Embargo should be a valid solution to preventing megas. It might make it more interesting (or overused)

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Your question . why as in the logic behind it…Ask GameFreak. Seriously :P

My guess would be that Mega-Evolution actually occurs through the resonation of two items, the Mega Stone and the Key Stone. so the stone actually does nothing apart from resonate? And Embargo can’t prevent that? I have no idea.Only Gamefreak / Nintendo know the true meaning behind this. :P

Mega stones are not unlike like Arceus' plates; both are unaffected by Trick & Knock Off.

I guess the problem would be if a Pokemon mega-evolved, then something used Embargo on it, would it de-mega-evolve? Just like with Arceus, if it was holding a type changing plate, would its type change if something used Embargo on it? So Embargo just has no effect on Mega Stones/ Arceus' plate.

Because they are special items that somehow escape Embargo’s clutches. Something tells me that as with healing items, your Pokémon use them before the opponent can attack (use embargo)

As forthis link, It’ll tell you the answer.

Hope I helped! =]

Even if Embargo COULD prevent a Pokemon from Mega Evolving (assuming it wouldn’t De-Mega Evolve) it wouldn’t work, because Megas evolve before all moves are made, so you wouldn’t be able to stop it.