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Another set of newer Megas duke it out for a place in next Round!

Eelektross, a Pokémon that has no weakness, gets a kinda gross power up when it mega evolves! The mega evolution energy that flows through its body causes it to secrete an electrified mucus that coats the back of its body and its arms, with the arms taking on a shape similar to its pre-evolution, Eelektrik. This mucus allows it to generate and then discharge 10 times the amount of electric energy that it could before, making it far more deadly! But that's not all Mega Eelektross is good for- while the mucus melts away after mega evolution ends, apparently some people freeze and preserve it for use in beauty regimens and strength training... but it's not clear if that's really an effective use for it. Do you think Canari, Mega Eelektross' most famous trainer, uses the mucus for that?

It's time for a Psychic Mega Legendary face off!

A lot of what was said about Mega Latias also applies to Mega Latios- the difference being that Latios is larger and even faster than his counterpart. Also capable of Mach 4 speeds, its regarded as one of the fastest Pokémon alive, and is one of the best fighters when it comes to aerial combat! Players of Omega Ruby were gifted the more offensive of the Eon duo, as Mega Latios helped them soar through the skies of Hoenn. With a Special Attack of 160, and all but its HP stat at or above 100, its easy to see why this Pokémon is feared in battle. For those of you that were helped in your journey through the Hoenn region by this fearsome beast, has that experience together earned it a vote?

Two new blue Megas from Legends Z-A!

When Totodile was announced as one of the starters for Legends Z-A, it seemed inevitable that Mega Feraligatr was on its way! And it's definitely a memorable one, with its dorsal fin growing into a massive hood that resembles the head of a Totodile. The hood works for both offense and defense, since it's tough enough to withstand incoming attacks, and Mega Feraligatr can use it- combined with the spikes on its arms- to form a massive jaw, one with 10 times the bite strength of its real one! And that bite strength contributes to Mega Feraligatr's massive 160 Attack stat, tied with Hero Form Palafin for the strongest Attack of a Water type Pokémon. In fact, over half of its 100 bonus stat points from mega evolution go directly into its Attack. This beast is made for fighting! And as a new form of a beloved starter Pokémon, it's bound to have some extra love and goodwill that may be necessary in this tough competition.

Two Gen 5 Pokémon who got some love from the recent release of Legends Z-A and its DLC are now going up against one another!

Mega Scrafty is a tough fighter for sure! Upon mega evolving, Scrafty's skin pales, becoming more resilient, like a strong outer armour. It covers its head and back with its hoodie-like skin, then adopts an imposing stance, ready for battle. In Legends Z-A, Mega Scrafty was most commonly seen as the ace Pokémon of Naveen, whose own style matches the Mega very well! Interestingly, of the 100 base stat points Scrafty gains upon mega evolving, almost half of them go to its defenses, making it a tough, tanky Pokémon- moreso than it already was! A beloved Pokémon with a sense of style, does it earn your vote?

It's been a few months now since Pokémon Winds and Waves were officially revealed, and hopefully you've all had some time for your opinions on that reveal trailer to settle!

With very little known about these games so far, it's hard to make a decision on which to play- but some people already know! Sometimes the initial information on the game is all you need to make a choice, and I want to know how people feel about their version pick while we're still a year out from the games.

So let us know which version you're thinking of choosing and why! With plenty of version differences still unknown, I'm certainly curious.

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Can you believe we're not even halfway done with this Round yet? We'd better keep the Megas coming!

Scovillain has always been a unique Pokémon, and Mega Scovillain only turns the dial up on that! With an almost unique Fire and Grass type, it's fitting that Mega Scovillain also has a unique ability, spreading burns to every Pokémon that attacks it- it's just that spicy! In battle, it swings around its necktie-like pepper to whack its opponents, and that's clearly an effective strategy, with Mega Scovillain having a very strong 138 in both of its attacking stats! The peppers that make up its head get bigger and more rugged, now adorned with spikes and spines, and the tongues inside both heads get too big to fit! I hope you like a bit of spice, because Mega Scovillain has it in spades- and that's what'll earn it some votes!

It's another type mirror match, with two fierce Electric type fighters in each corner!

For a long time, it felt like Raichu was overshadowed by its more famous pre-evolution. But now with two new Megas, Raichu will be firmly placed in the spotlight! Mega Raichu X is the physical of the two Mega Raichu, with a strong 135 Attack and enhanced defenses, it's ready to brawl. As of writing, it was only just announced that Mega Raichu X is also capable of creating Electric Terrain just by entering battle! This boosts the strength of Raichu's already powerful Electric moves by 30%, making it a force to be reckoned with. In fact, its twin tails can generate enough electrical power to float, and propel Mega Raichu X through the air- generating 50 million volts from its tails and ears as it does so. Can this beloved Pokémon take its new form through to another Round?

An aspect of the Pokémon series that we don't often talk about on this blog is the soundtracks! Despite any flaws that people may have with any game in the series, there has never been a bad soundtrack, and we all know it!

But do you listen to that music outside the context of the games? How many of you have a playlist of Pokémon music you listen to daily? And how many of you don't listen to music from the games unless you're playing them? Let us know, and also tell us some of your favourite tracks in the replies too!

Can you believe we're not even halfway done with this Round yet? We'd better keep the Megas coming!

Scovillain has always been a unique Pokémon, and Mega Scovillain only turns the dial up on that! With an almost unique Fire and Grass type, it's fitting that Mega Scovillain also has a unique ability, spreading burns to every Pokémon that attacks it- it's just that spicy! In battle, it swings around its necktie-like pepper to whack its opponents, and that's clearly an effective strategy, with Mega Scovillain having a very strong 138 in both of its attacking stats! The peppers that make up its head get bigger and more rugged, now adorned with spikes and spines, and the tongues inside both heads get too big to fit! I hope you like a bit of spice, because Mega Scovillain has it in spades- and that's what'll earn it some votes!

It's another type mirror match, with two fierce Electric type fighters in each corner!

For a long time, it felt like Raichu was overshadowed by its more famous pre-evolution. But now with two new Megas, Raichu will be firmly placed in the spotlight! Mega Raichu X is the physical of the two Mega Raichu, with a strong 135 Attack and enhanced defenses, it's ready to brawl. As of writing, it was only just announced that Mega Raichu X is also capable of creating Electric Terrain just by entering battle! This boosts the strength of Raichu's already powerful Electric moves by 30%, making it a force to be reckoned with. In fact, its twin tails can generate enough electrical power to float, and propel Mega Raichu X through the air- generating 50 million volts from its tails and ears as it does so. Can this beloved Pokémon take its new form through to another Round?

As we pass over the one quarter mark of this first Round, we're faced with a battle of two very powerful Special Attackers!

Alakazam, one of the strongest Pokémon of the original 151, gained a very powerful Mega Evolution indeed! With 175 Special Attack, it holds the 6th highest out of any Pokémon- and the highest when discounting Legendaries and Mythicals. And not just that, its blistering Speed of 150 puts it at a joint 9th overall, making Mega Alakazam a very efficient Special sweeper in battle! In exchange, all of Mega Alakazam's muscle is lost, becoming psychic power, leading to it levitating everywhere. With the red organ on its head, it also can see the future with great accuracy- every move missed against this Pokémon is a result of that precognition. In fact, its ability to see the future is so great, that just a glance can tell it the course of an entire life! I don't want to know mine though, thanks- I'd be content with just the outcome of this match!

It's the fourth type mirror match of the tournament so far, with the Fire type being the one on display here!

The dog from hell itself, it's Mega Houndoom! A fan favourite from Generation 2 given a tougher new form, this Mega evolves with the Houndoomite, an item with the index number 666. It's safe to say that the hellish theme only intensifies with the energy powering its mega form! The body of Mega Houndoom radiates with intense heat, and its claws turn red with an almost melting heat that even causes the Pokémon pain. It then channels this fiery energy into flaming breath that turns its foes to charcoal! Everything about this Pokémon is full of furious power, and it's a fitting evolution on a beloved Pokémon. Does that earn it a vote?