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Mega Evolution gives a select few Pok\u00e9mon a boost in stats and often new Abilities or typings, and this could easily turn an average Pok\u00e9mon into a broken one like Mega Kangaskhan. In theory, you\u2019d assume Incineroar\u2014one of the best Pok\u00e9mon in VGC\u2014would become even more busted with a Mega Evolution. But in reality, pro players don\u2019t think this will be the case; in fact, Mega Incineroar could end up being weaker than its regular form. \u201cIt\u2019s not a \u2018mon that I ever thought particularly needed a Mega because I just feel like it\u2019s kinda solid as is,\u201d Joseph Ugarte explained to Dot Esports. \u201cIt\u2019d have to be doing something very different than what it does in its regular form because a Mega is like a big commitment.\u201d You\u2019d not only have to commit your one Mega slot to Incineroar but also dedicate its item slot to its Mega Stone. This could end up being problematic since Incineroar prefers to hold other items. \u201cNormally you want more support items such as the Safety Goggles, the Shuca Berry, Sitrus Berries,\u201d James Baek said. That way, Incineroar can support another Mega Evolution \u2018mon rather than Mega Evolving itself. \u201cUnless it\u2019s got incredible stats\u2026 I just can\u2019t see it being better than regular Incineroar.\u201d When it comes to Mega Incineroar \u201cdoing something different\u201d from its standard form, many of the pros agreed with Chuppa Cross IV's take: \u201cUsually, Incin\u2019s moving in and out a lot, but maybe it pops that Mega Stone, gets a speed boost and attack boost, and suddenly you don\u2019t have that pivot when you come in anymore. Maybe you have worse defensive typing than Fire\/Dark. 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Will Mega Incineroar become a reality? Screenshot by Dot Esports. Image via Game Freak. Remixed by Dot Esports<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Initially, this sounds quite intimidating. Mega Evolution gives a select few Pok\u00e9mon a boost in stats and often new Abilities or typings, and this could easily turn an average Pok\u00e9mon into a broken one like Mega Kangaskhan. In theory, you\u2019d assume Incineroar\u2014one of the best Pok\u00e9mon in VGC\u2014would become even more busted with a Mega Evolution. But in reality, pro players don\u2019t think this will be the case; in fact, Mega Incineroar could end up being weaker than its regular form.<\/p>

\u201cIt\u2019s not a \u2018mon that I ever thought particularly needed a Mega because I just feel like it\u2019s kinda solid as is,\u201d Joseph Ugarte explained to Dot Esports. \u201cIt\u2019d have to be doing something very different than what it does in its regular form because a Mega is like a big commitment.\u201d You\u2019d not only have to commit your one Mega slot to Incineroar but also dedicate its item slot to its Mega Stone. <\/p>

This could end up being problematic since Incineroar prefers to hold other items. \u201cNormally you want more support items such as the Safety Goggles, the Shuca Berry, Sitrus Berries,\u201d James Baek said. That way, Incineroar can support another Mega Evolution \u2018mon rather than Mega Evolving itself. \u201cUnless it\u2019s got incredible stats\u2026 I just can\u2019t see it being better than regular Incineroar.\u201d<\/p>

When it comes to Mega Incineroar \u201cdoing something different\u201d from its standard form, many of the pros agreed with Chuppa Cross IV’s take: \u201cUsually, Incin\u2019s moving in and out a lot, but maybe it pops that Mega Stone, gets a speed boost and attack boost, and suddenly you don\u2019t have that pivot when you come in anymore. Maybe you have worse defensive typing than Fire\/Dark. That would be really interesting to see.\u201d Normal Incineroar is known for its fantastic support and utility, so it would definitely be refreshing to see a more offensive cat in action.<\/p>

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