How to get Mega Energy in Pokemon GO

Pokemon Go trainers can perform powerful Mega Evolutions with their team in Pokemon GO, but you need to acquire Mega Energy to do it. Here’s everything you need to know about getting Mega Energy in Pokemon Go.

Mega Evolutions were introduced to the Pokemon franchise back in Pokemon X and Y. They are a powerful type of evolution that trainers can perform with specific Pokemon during battles, but only if they’re holding a Mega Stone.

Niantic didn’t add Mega Evolution to Pokemon GO until August 2020. However, when it was, they had to use a new approach. Mega Stones don’t exist in Pokemon GO. Instead, trainers need to gather Mega Energy, and there’s a specific one for each Pokemon. It doesn’t sound easy, but Mega Energy is relatively simple to obtain.

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How to get Mega Energy in Pokemon GO

The easiest way to get Mega Energy is to complete Mega Raids. They’re similar to regular raids, except trainers are pitted against Mega Evolved Pokemon. Not only do you get the opportunity to catch the Pokemon, but they also reward trainers with Mega Energy. The faster it’s completed, the more Mega Energy is rewarded.

However, it’s also rewarded for completing specific Research Tasks. For example, if you finish ‘A Mega Discovery,’ you will receive a Mega Energy for Beedrill. There are many other examples, too.

Unfortunately, those are the only two ways to acquire Mega Energy in Pokemon GO. However, the system is still a work in progress, and hopefully, there will be other ways to earn some further down the line.

Until then, you’ll have to complete Mega Raids and Research Tasks to give your Pokemon that extra boost in strength and size.