Mega Bracelet
A Mega Bracelet (Japanese: メガバングル Mega Bangle) is a Key Item introduced in Generation VI. It is a Key Stone accessory that enables Mega Evolution.
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In the core series games
Steven gives the Mega Bracelet to the player on Southern Island after LatiosOR or LatiasAS, holding its respective Mega Stone, joins the player.
The player character also wears a special Mega Bracelet during Pokémon Contest Spectaculars. Brendan's is a Mega Cuff (Japanese: メガブレス Mega Bracelet), a black band with a circle of large, connected red diamonds affixed to it, with the Key Stone embedded in the band; May's is a Mega Charm (Japanese: メガチャーム Mega Charm), a chain of cream bows with the Key Stone embedded into a pink heart charm.
Non-player character appearances
- After the player has defeated the Champion, their neighbor Brendan/May is revealed to have obtained a Mega Bracelet of their own, which they use in a post-credits battle on Route 103.
- Secret Base Trainer avatars of player characters that have a Mega Bracelet will use it in battle if possible.
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Effect
Allows the player to Mega Evolve their Pokémon if they hold the appropriate Mega Stone. Each Trainer can only Mega Evolve one Pokémon per battle.
Description
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Acquisition
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Appearance
Artwork
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| Brendan's Mega Bracelet from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | May's Mega Bracelet from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire |
Brendan's Mega Cuff from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire |
May's Mega Charm from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire |
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| Mega Bracelet | Mega Cuff | Mega Charm |
In other games
Pokémon GO
On August 27, 2020, in conjunction with the release of Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO, the Mega Bracelet was added to the Style Shop. However, unlike the core series games, they are not required to Mega Evolve a Pokémon; rather, they are merely for cosmetic purposes.
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| GO Mega Bracelet models for male characters (left) and female characters (right) as seen in Pokémon GO. |
Team Valor GO Mega Bracelet models for male characters (left) and female characters (right) as seen in Pokémon GO. |
Team Mystic GO Mega Bracelet models for male characters (left) and female characters (right) as seen in Pokémon GO. |
Team Instinct GO Mega Bracelet models for male characters (left) and female characters (right) as seen in Pokémon GO. |
In animation
Pokémon Generations
In The Vision, Brendan was seen wearing his Mega Bracelet, although he was never seen using it.
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, Brendan and May were seen wearing their Mega Bracelets. They used them to Mega Evolve the Hoenn first partner Pokémon.
May was also briefly seen wearing her Mega Charm during a Pokémon Contest Spectacular while performing with a Mega Altaria and Mega Audino.
Pokémon Evolutions
In The Wish, May was seen wearing her Mega Bracelet. She used it first to Mega Evolve her Swampert and later her newly caught Rayquaza.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald acquired Mega Bracelets from Ultima and Steven in preparation for another disaster coming to Hoenn. In Claydol Unleashes, Ruby successfully used his Mega Bracelet and Latios's Latiosite to Mega Evolve the Eon Pokémon and soar with it to the Sky Pillar. The three aforementioned Pokédex holders can also use their Mega Bracelets to Mega Evolve their respective Hoenn first partner Pokémon.
In Omega Alpha Adventure 21, Ruby and Sapphire were also seen wearing a Mega Cuff and a Mega Charm, respectively, during a Contest Spectacular. Ruby used his Mega Cuff to Mega Evolve Diancie for his Appeal.
Gallery
Trivia
In other languages
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See also
- Key Stone
- Mega Ring
- Mega Evolution
- Mega Stone
- List of Key Items in Generation VI
- Trainers with Key Stones
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This item article is part of Project ItemDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on all items. |