How to get Mega-Energies in Pokémon GO? [Full Guide]

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Want to take your favorite Pokémon to the next level by Mega-Evolving them? In this comprehensive guide, discover how to get Mega-Energies in Pokémon GO.

Find all the tips and methods you need to obtain this essential energy for your business. Mega-Evolution of your Pokémon. You can also find strategies to maximize your chances of collecting as many as possible!

Mega-Energies are essential to get Mega-Pokémon
Mega-Energies are essential to get Mega-Pokémon! ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

1. Participate in Pokémon Mega Raids

On Pokémon GO, you can take on evolved Pokémon in Pokémon GO battles. Mega Pokémon or Mega Raids. When you win the fight, you receive Mega-Energy rewards.

Important! The energies collected are linked to the Pokémon you have to face during each Raid. For example: a Raid against Mega-Florizarre only earns you Mega-Energy Florizarre. 

Mega-Florizarre in boss Raid in Pokémon GO
Mega-Florizarre in boss of Raid in Pokémon GO. ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

The Mega Pokémon Raids are one of the main ways to’obtain Mega-Energies required for Pokémon evolution. 

Important! The faster you defeat the Boss Pokémon in a Raid, the more Mega you earn.Energy. You actually collect more energy as a bonus! 

⚔️ Raid duration 

⚡ Mega-Energies harvested 

30 sec and less

250 Mega-Energy

31 sec and 1 min 15 sec

225 Mega-Energy

1 min and 16 sec to 2 min and 30 sec

200 Mega-Energy

2 min 31 sec to 3 min 45 sec

175 Mega-Energy

3 min 46 sec to 5 min

150 Mega-Energy

Please note! You can only collect 9,999 Mega-Energy per Pokémon species. Once this quota has been reached, you will no longer be able to collect the precious energy at the end of Mega-Raid battles.

2. Walking with your Pokémon Mega-Evolué comme Copain

You can win of Mega-Energy by putting your Pokémon Mega-Evolved as Pokémon Buddy. Take him for a walk, and you'll be able to win 5 Mega-Energies per km travelledin addition to the usual sweets!

Pokémon Buddy with Shiny Mega-Laggron
Pokémon Buddy with Shiny Mega-Laggron (Laggron's super evolution) ©Alexia pour Alucare.fr

Note that this method also works with a Pokémon from the same family as the Pokemon Mega-Evolved. For example: for Mega-Flora, you can set Bulbasaur and Ivysaur as Buddies. These two Pokémon will allow you to gain invaluable energy.

Don't know how to make your Mega-Pokémon a Buddy? Find out in our dedicated article how to get a friend in Pokémon GO. It's really very simple, you'll see!

3. Field studies and special research

In Pokémon GO, some field research missions offer Mega-Energy as rewards. Some one-off and special studies also allow you to earn some.

This is particularly the case for thespecial study “A Mega-Discovery” which marks your debut into the world of Mega-Evolution! At the end of each mission, you'll receive precious energy as a reward for your efforts.

Mega-Evolved Pokémon look so classy
Mega Evolved Pokémon look so cool! ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

4. Have MegaEEnergies thanks to event bonuses

For some special events in Pokémon GOit is possible to earn MegaEnergy bonus. You will need to complete tasks or participate in specific Raids to obtain these valuable bonuses that will allow you tovolution of your favorite Pokémon! 

5. Have MegaEnergy thanks to Mega giftsEnergy (Evolution)

Niantic organizes Pokémon GO events where Mega Energy is sometimes in the spotlight! Trainers can obtain Mega-Energies for a specific Pokémon directly via gifts or bonus missions. 

Be sure to follow Pokémon GO events closely so you don't miss out on these rare opportunities! 

6. Beat the GO Rocket Team Leaders

Crossing paths with Team GO Rocket can also allow you to collect Mega-Energy during certain events. But for that, you'll have to fight the fearsome leaders of Team GO Rocket.

Cliff, Sierra and Arlo, the three leaders of Team GO Rocket.
Cliff, Sierra and Arlo, the three Chefs of Team GO Rocket. ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

Get ready to take on some powerful Pokémon! In this article, you'll find out how to put together the best Pokémon team for your event. beat the leaders of Team GO Rocket.

A few additional tips to maximize your chances of having Mega-Energy

  • Stay tuned for events and special quests, 
  • Participate in community events to win rare, never-before-seen gifts such as Mega-Energies,
  • Power up your Pokémon with candies and stardust before the Mega Pokémon Raid battles, 
  • Build effective teams to beat the Pokémon Mega Boss as quickly as possible, 
  • You can also use Remote Raid Passes to access Mega Pokémon Raids Even if the Arena is too far away: this way, you can participate in as many Raids and battles as possible!
  • Focus on a limited number of Mega Pokémon: this will allow you to optimize your collection and’use of Mega-Energies. 
  • Feel free to join local groups of experienced Trainers to participate in sessions of Serial raids

Whether it's Raids, field studies, special event bonuses, or battles against Team GO Rocket, you have a choice of several strategies to getting Mega-Energies in Pokémon GO ! Some Pokemon GO promo codes could also help you earn some.

Which of your favorite Pokémon do you plan to Mega Evolve? Feel free to tell us in the comments!

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Pokemon GO

Released on : July 6, 2016

Developed by : Niantic

Edited by : Niantic

Available on : Android, iOS

Genres : RPG, Multiplayer