Mega Evolution is Live in Pokemon Go

 Mega Evolution is officially part of Pokemon Go. Earlier today, Pokemon Go officially added Mega Evolution, which adds more powerful versions of Pokemon like Charizard, Venusaur and Beedrill to the game. Players have to participate in Mega Raids, a new, more difficult multiplayer Raid Battle, in order to collect the Mega Energy needed to temporarily Mega Evolve their Pokemon. Once a player Mega Evolves one of their Pokemon, they can use that Pokemon in raids and gym battles. Other Pokemon also receive benefits when battling alongside a Mega Evolved Pokemon in raids - all Pokemon get a 10% boost when a Mega Evolved Pokemon is in a raid, and Pokemon also get a 30% boost when using an attack of the same type as the Mega Evolved Pokemon.