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[[File:Rogue Mega Evolution.png|thumb|right|300px|The player encountering the Rogue Mega {{p|Victreebel}}]]
'''Rogue Mega Evolution''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|暴走メガシンカ|Bōsō Mega-shinka}}''' ''Rampaging Mega Evolution'') is a phenomenon in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} whereby [[wild Pokémon]] undergo [[Mega Evolution]] on their own after exposure to high concentrations of [[Mega Power]], which drives them into a berserk, painful state. There are 16 Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon that can be found as part of the game's {{DL|Mission (Legends: Z-A)|main missions}}, and another 10 encounters are added in [[hyperspace]] as part of the [[Mega Dimension]] DLC. After a Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon is defeated, the {{player}} receives its respective [[Mega Stone]].

After the main story, {{ga|Zygarde}} is fought in a similar way, but is not a Rogue Mega Evolution. Similarly, Mega Dimension would also reintroduce [[Primal Reversion]], in which {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} will go rogue under this [[form|transformation]].

==History==
===Background===
Rogue Mega Evolution occurs when [[wild Pokémon]] are exposed to high concentrations of [[Mega Power]], a form of energy released by [[Ange]] from within [[Prism Tower]]. This causes them to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]], despite not meeting the requirements for a proper Mega Evolution, such as a bond with a {{pkmn|Trainer}} or a [[Key Stone]]. [[Mable]] also entertains the idea that {{p|Xerneas}}'s unlimited life energy could fuel Rogue Mega Evolutions in place of Mega Power.<ref>[[Mable]]: ''"The excessive [[Mega Power]] from the tower caused Rogue Mega Evolution, and if {{p|Xerneas}} shows up, something similar could happen again. I mean, it has command of basically an unlimited pool of life energy!"'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref>

Following [[Lysandre]]'s activation of the [[ultimate weapon]] during the events of {{g|X and Y}}, Ange begun releasing the Mega Power it was keeping inside throughout [[Lumiose City]], which drew [[wild Pokémon]] into the city in large numbers. [[Quasartico Inc.]] shut down Prism Tower to investigate the energy under the guise of renovation work.

Six months prior to the events of {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, the first known instance of Rogue Mega Evolution occurred with a {{p|Pidgeot}}. [[AZ]] and {{form|Floette|Eternal Flower}} {{p|Floette}} attempted to battle the Pokémon, but the man was unable to keep up due to his advanced age. Fortunately, [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]] stepped in for AZ and battled alongside Floette. Their success impressed Quasartico Inc.'s [[Vinnie]], who was also responding to the issue, and he began sharing some intelligence on Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon with the young Trainer. These events inspired Urbain/Taunie to create [[Team MZ]] in order to help quell further Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon, later recruiting [[Lida]], [[Naveen]], and the {{player}} to the team.

===Pokémon Legends: Z-A===
Rogue Mega Evolution is introduced to the player during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)|Main Mission 09: "Chase That Mysterious Pokémon!"]], after {{ga|Zygarde}} tracks down the player and leads it to the site of a soon-to-be Rogue Mega {{p|Absol}}. For this encounter, AZ gifts the player a [[Mega Ring]] and temporarily loans them his {{p|Lucario}}. After the Rogue Mega Absol is pacified, it chooses to join the player. From this point onward, Team MZ is routinely notified by Quasartico Inc. about instances of Rogue Mega Evolution being detected around Lumiose City, which come in three at a time, leading to a total of 16 Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon being battled.

During the game's climax, after [[Ange|Hyperrogue Ange Floette]] takes control, numerous wild Pokémon throughout the city undergo Rogue Mega Evolution at the same time. The player and their various allies must defeat these Pokémon to reach Zygarde. The phenomenon of Rogue Mega Evolution comes to an end in Lumiose City after Zygarde destroys Ange.

====[[Mega Dimension]]====
[[File:Rayquaza Mega Evolving ZA.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Rayquaza}} undergoing Rogue Mega Evolution at [[Hyperspace Sky Pillar]]]]
As the [[Rust Syndicate]] and Quasartico Inc., helped by [[Team MZ]], investigated [[Hyperspace Lumiose]], it was discovered that the dimension contained Pokémon at risk of Rogue Mega Evolution. While the reason why the phenomenon is occuring in Hyperspace Lumiose is not fully known, Urbain/Taunie suspects that it may be a ripple effect from the events with Ange. Throughout the main story of the DLC, six Rogue Mega-Evolved are battled and caught, including Rogue Mega {{p|Darkrai}}, the Pokémon responsible for Hyperspace Lumiose existing in the first place.

In the post-game, specifically during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)|Hyperspace Mission 13: "A Ruby-Red Legend"]] and [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)|Hyperspace Mission 14: "A Sapphire-Blue Legend"]], Team MZ faces off against Rogue Primal {{p|Groudon}} and Rogue Primal {{p|Kyogre}}, respectively. In turn, this allows for them to create a distortion that leads to a Rogue Mega {{p|Rayquaza}}, concluding [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)|Hyperspace Mission 12: "The Greatest Gift"]]. Rogue Mega {{p|Zeraora}} can also be found during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)|Side Mission EX3: "Raging Lightning"]]. The DLC also introduces another seven instances of Rogue Mega Evolution as side missions.

Most of the Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon can be refought in the "Rogue Mega Arena" portals, where the player can earn more hyperspace points. The only exceptions to not appear in that specific portal are {{p|Darkrai}}, the [[super-ancient Pokémon]], and {{p|Zeraora}}.

==Mechanics==
Before the battle starts, the player's Pokémon are fully healed and their Mega Power is set to zero. When the battle begins, the player and their ally are transported to a circular battlefield. The Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon can use moves against the player and other Pokémon, but not their ally. Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon have several times their normal amount of HP, take greatly reduced damage from non-[[Plus Move|Plus Moves]], and a few also have modest increases to some of their non-HP stats, as well. Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon usually prioritize attacking the player instead of their Pokémon. Even if the player or their teammate's Pokémon have types that would ordinarily make them [[Type effectiveness|immune]] to a move that a Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon uses, they will still take (albeit heavily-reduced) damage from it. Some of those attacks will drop orbs of Mega Power in various sizes, which the player must collect in order to Mega Evolve their Pokémon or use [[Plus Moves]]. Eventually, the Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon can prepare a more devastating special attack, which can be stopped with Plus Moves. If such an attack is stopped, the Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon will be stunned for a while, being unable to attack. Some Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon can summon other low-level Pokémon from their Evolution line as reinforcements.

In [[Mega Dimension]], all Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon can be fought at higher levels in [[Hyperspace Lumiose]]. Pokémon fought in Hyperspace will be affected by donut energy, making the battles timed based on the [[donut]] consumed. Picking up black energy orbs that the Rogue Mega Pokémon drop when stunned will temporarily freeze the timer. The time limits are relieved on rematches in [[Quasartico Inc.]]

Exclusive to these battles, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Rayquaza}} will have an effect on their field that simulates the [[Ability]] of their Primal Reversion/Mega Evolution during their second phases making certain [[type]]s of moves have less or no effect.

During story progress, if the player blacks out, they can choose to restart the battle, continue it with the previously dealt damage, or forfeit. If the player chooses to continue or restart the battle, their party will be fully healed, and the donut (if one is used) will have its timer refilled. {{p|Rayquaza}}, being the only exception, will have to be fought from the start of the first phase if the player blacks out. Zeraora also has to be fought from the start if the player loses to it, but it is not part of the story.

===Rogue Mega Evolution Simulator 3000===
In the post-game, specifically during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)|Main Mission 41: "The One That Takes"]], Vinnie will challenge the player to a rematch against virtual simulations of the Rogue Mega-Evolved {{p|Victreebel}}, {{p|Hawlucha}}, and {{p|Tyranitar}} in preparation to face {{p|Yveltal}}, something only possible through Quasartico Inc.'s Rogue Mega Evolution Simulator 3000. After beating all three simulations, the player can engage in [[rematch]]es with any of the 16 Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon at any time to earn rewards and see how quickly they can complete them. 

Unlike the original battles, the player must face the Pokémon on their own, without any assistance. After pacifying the Pokémon, Vinnie will record the time it took to beat them, and will give the player ×3 [[Exp. Candy M]] as a reward. The [[rematch]]s at [[Quasartico Inc.]] are unlocked after beating post-game of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and all story Rogue Megas of [[Mega Dimension]] [[DLC]]. Defeating the new Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[DLC]] unlocks additional rematches at [[Quasartico Inc. (building)|Quasartico Inc. headquarters]]. While Vinnie is absent at the headquarters, a female [[Team Flare Nouveau]] member takes his place as the attendant for Rogue Mega Evolution Simulator 3000. 

===Rogue Mega Rush===
'''Rogue Mega Rush''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|暴走|ぼうそう}}メガラッシュ''' ''Rampaging Mega Rush'') is a boss rush available in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}'s [[Mega Dimension]]. It is unlocked by defeating every Rogue Mega Evolution, including the event-exclusive Mega {{p|Zeraora}}. It is one of the three [[rematch]] options in Pokémon Legends: Z-A and the Mega Dimension DLC.

The player must fight all 27 Rogue Mega Evolutions (except Hyperrogue Ange Floette) in a set order. They are fought in the same order as in the story, with the exception of {{p|Zeraora}}, being fought in between {{p|Heatran}} and {{p|Darkrai}}, and {{ga|Zygarde}}, being fought as the very last battle; in the case of the five batches of three Rogue Mega Evolutions each during the main story, they are fought in the order displayed in the [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)|missions]] list, with the exception of the third batch, which are fought in reverse order. They are all level 100, and the player can only heal their party 3 times between battles. Healing moves such as {{m|Synthesis}}, {{m|Wish}} and {{m|Giga Drain}} do not count towards this. The player is not allowed to switch their party members or use items. The only reward is a title called "Mega Rush Master" for online play. {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, and Zygarde are the only Pokémon in Rogue Mega Rush to not use [[Mega Evolution]].

==List of Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon==
There are 16 Rogue Mega Evolution Pokémon encounters in [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]'s base game and 10 Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon encounters (including Primal Reversions) in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[DLC]]:

Notably, the battles against {{p|Darkrai}} and the [[super-ancient Pokémon]] have two phases: in the first, they are in their base forms, while in the second, they undergo Rogue Mega Evolution or Rogue [[Primal Reversion]]. Zygarde is the only Pokémon in this list that is neither a Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon nor a Rogue Primal Pokémon, and it is the only Pokémon that does not drop any Mega Power when stunned, unlike all the other Pokémon.

{| class="roundtable" align=center style="background: #{{Legends Z-A color}}; border: 2px solid #{{Teal Mask color dark}}; text-align:center" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="4"
|- style="background: #{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
! rowspan="2" style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Mission (Legends: Z-A)|Mission}}
! rowspan="2" | Location
! colspan="2" rowspan="2" | Pokémon
! colspan="2" | Level
! rowspan="2" | Assistance
! rowspan="2" | Reward
! rowspan="2" style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Rogue Mega<br>Rush Order
|- style="background: #{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
! During battle
! After capture
|-
| Main Mission 9<br>''Chase That Mysterious Pokémon!''
| [[Jaune Sector 6]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0359|Absol|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Absol}}<br>{{typecolor|Dark}}
| 25
| 30
| &ndash;
| {{Bag/s|Absolite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Absolite]]
| 1
|-
| Main Mission 11<br>''A Rogue Mega Slowbro''
| [[Aymlis Park]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0080|Slowbro|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Slowbro}}<br>{{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| rowspan="3" | 34
| rowspan="15" | &ndash;
| class="l nowrap" | [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0153|Bayleef|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Bayleef}}<ref group="lower-alpha">If the player chooses either {{p|Tepig}} or {{p|Totodile}} as their [[first partner Pokémon]], then [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]] will send out {{p|Bayleef}}.</ref>
:{{MSP/ZA|0499|Pignite|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Pignite}}<ref group="lower-alpha">If the player chooses either {{p|Chikorita}} or Totodile as their first partner Pokémon, then Urbain/Taunie will send out {{p|Pignite}}.</ref>
:{{MSP/ZA|0159|Croconaw|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Croconaw}}<ref group="lower-alpha">If the player chooses either Chikorita or Tepig as their first partner Pokémon, then Urbain/Taunie will send out {{p|Croconaw}}.</ref>
:{{MSP/ZA|0310|Manectric|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Manectric}}
| {{Bag/s|Slowbronite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Slowbronite]]
| 2
|-
| Main Mission 12<br>''A Rogue Mega Camerupt''
| [[Jaune Sector 3]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0323|Camerupt|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Camerupt}}<br>{{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| class="l nowrap" | [[Lida]]<br>
:{{MSP/ZA|0692|Clauncher|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Clauncher}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0120|Staryu|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Staryu}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0582|Vanillite|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Vanillite}}
| {{Bag/s|Cameruptite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Cameruptite]]
| 3
|-
| Main Mission 13<br>''A Rogue Mega Victreebel''
| [[Magenta Sector 9]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0071|Victreebel|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Victreebel}}<br>{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| class="l nowrap" | [[Naveen]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0168|Ariados|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Ariados}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0302|Sableye|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Sableye}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0559|Scraggy|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Scraggy}}
|{{Bag/s|Victreebelite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Victreebelite]]
| 4
|-
| Main Mission 16<br>''A Rogue Mega Beedrill''
| [[Vert Sector 5]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0015|Beedrill|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Beedrill}}<br>{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| rowspan="3" | 41
| class="l nowrap" | [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0154|Meganium|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Meganium}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Meganium">If the player chooses either Tepig or Totodile as their [[first partner Pokémon]], then [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]] will send out {{p|Meganium}}.</ref>
:{{MSP/ZA|0500|Emboar|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Emboar}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Emboar">If the player chooses either Chikorita or Totodile as their first partner Pokémon, then Urbain/Taunie will send out {{p|Emboar}}.</ref>
:{{MSP/ZA|0160|Feraligatr|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Feraligatr}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Feraligatr">If the player chooses either Chikorita or Tepig as their first partner Pokémon, then Urbain/Taunie will send out {{p|Feraligatr}}.</ref>
:{{MSP/ZA|0310|Manectric|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Manectric}}
| {{Bag/s|Beedrillite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Beedrillite]]
| 5
|-
| Main Mission 17<br>''A Rogue Mega Hawlucha''
| [[Magenta Sector 3]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0701|Hawlucha|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Hawlucha}}<br>{{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="l nowrap" | [[Lida]]<br>
:{{MSP/ZA|0692|Clauncher|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Clauncher}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0120|Staryu|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Staryu}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0583|Vanillish|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Vanillish}}
| {{Bag/s|Hawluchanite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Hawluchanite]]
| 6
|-
| Main Mission 18<br>''A Rogue Mega Banette''
| [[Jaune Sector 9]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0354|Banette|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Banette}}<br>{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| class="l nowrap" | [[Naveen]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0168|Ariados|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Ariados}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0302|Sableye|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Sableye}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0559|Scraggy|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Scraggy}}
| {{Bag/s|Banettite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Banettite]]
| 7
|-
| Main Mission 21<br>''A Rogue Mega Mawile''
| [[Magenta Sector 6]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0303|Mawile|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Mawile}}<br>{{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
|rowspan="3"| 48
| class="l nowrap" | [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0154|Meganium|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Meganium}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Meganium"/>
:{{MSP/ZA|0500|Emboar|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Emboar}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Emboar"/>
:{{MSP/ZA|0160|Feraligatr|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Feraligatr}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Feraligatr"/>
:{{MSP/ZA|0310|Manectric|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Manectric}}
| {{Bag/s|Mawilite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Mawilite]]
| 10
|-
| Main Mission 22<br>''A Rogue Mega Barbaracle''
| [[Bleu Sector 5]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0689|Barbaracle|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Barbaracle}}<br>{{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| class="l nowrap" | [[Lida]]<br>
:{{MSP/ZA|0693|Clawitzer|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Clawitzer}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0583|Vanillish|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Vanillish}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0120|Staryu|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Staryu}}
| {{Bag/s|Barbaracite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Barbaracite]]
| 9
|-
| Main Mission 23<br>''A Rogue Mega Ampharos''
| [[Rouge Sector 6]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0181|Ampharos|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Ampharos}}<br>{{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| class="l nowrap" | [[Naveen]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0168|Ariados|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Ariados}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0302|Sableye|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Sableye}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0560|Scrafty|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Scrafty}}
| {{Bag/s|Ampharosite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Ampharosite]]
| 8
|-
| Main Mission 27<br>''A Rogue Mega Froslass''
| [[Aymlis Park]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0478|Froslass|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Froslass}}<br>{{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
|rowspan="3"| 53
| class="l nowrap" | [[Naveen]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0168|Ariados|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Ariados}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0302|Sableye|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Sableye}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0553|Krookodile|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Krookodile}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0560|Scrafty|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Scrafty}}
| {{Bag/s|Froslassite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Froslassite]]
| 11
|-
| Main Mission 28<br>''A Rogue Mega Altaria''
| [[Magenta Sector 4]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0334|Altaria|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Altaria}}<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| class="l nowrap" | [[Lida]]<br>
:{{MSP/ZA|0693|Clawitzer|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Clawitzer}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0583|Vanillish|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Vanillish}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0587|Emolga|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Emolga}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0120|Staryu|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Staryu}}
| {{Bag/s|Altarianite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Altarianite]]
| 12
|-
| Main Mission 29<br>''A Rogue Mega Venusaur''
| [[Jaune Sector 8]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0003|Venusaur|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Venusaur}}<br>{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| class="l nowrap" | [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0154|Meganium|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Meganium}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Meganium"/>
:{{MSP/ZA|0500|Emboar|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Emboar}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Emboar"/>
:{{MSP/ZA|0160|Feraligatr|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Feraligatr}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Feraligatr"/>
:{{MSP/ZA|0310|Manectric|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Manectric}}
| {{Bag/s|Venusaurite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Venusaurite]]
| 13
|-
| Main Mission 32<br>''A Rogue Mega Dragonite''
| [[Vert Sector 3]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0149|Dragonite|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Dragonite}}<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|rowspan="3"| 59
| class="l nowrap" | [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0154|Meganium|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Meganium}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Meganium"/>
:{{MSP/ZA|0500|Emboar|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Emboar}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Emboar"/>
:{{MSP/ZA|0160|Feraligatr|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Feraligatr}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Feraligatr"/>
:{{MSP/ZA|0310|Manectric|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Manectric}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0678|Meowstic|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Meowstic}}
| {{Bag/s|Dragoninite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Dragoninite]]
| 14
|-
| Main Mission 33<br>''A Rogue Mega Tyranitar''
| [[Jaune Sector 4]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0248|Tyranitar|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Tyranitar}}<br>{{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| class="l nowrap" | [[Naveen]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0168|Ariados|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Ariados}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0302|Sableye|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Sableye}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0553|Krookodile|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Krookodile}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0560|Scrafty|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Scrafty}}
| {{Bag/s|Tyranitarite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Tyranitarite]]
| 15
|-
| Main Mission 34<br>''A Rogue Mega Starmie''
| [[Bleu Sector 9]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0121|Starmie|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Starmie}}<br>{{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="l nowrap" | [[Lida]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0121|Starmie|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Starmie}}&nbsp;
:{{MSP/ZA|0693|Clawitzer|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Clawitzer}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0587|Emolga|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Emolga}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0584|Vanilluxe|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Vanilluxe}}
| {{Bag/s|Starminite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Starminite]]
| 16
|-
| rowspan=3 | Main Mission 42<br>''To Keep the World in Balance''
| rowspan=3 |[[Wild Zone 20]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0718|Zygarde|form=-10 Percent|size=64px}}
| rowspan=3 | {{ga|Zygarde}}<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| rowspan=3 | 84
| rowspan=3 | 84
| rowspan=3 | &ndash;
| rowspan=3 |{{Bag/s|Zygardite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Zygardite]]
| rowspan=3 |27
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0718|Zygarde|size=64px}}
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0718|Zygarde|form=-Complete|size=64px}}
|-
| Hyperspace Mission 1<br>''Hyperspace Lumiose Survey No. 1''
| [[Hyperspace Disaster Arena]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0359|Absol|form=-Mega Z|size=64px}}
| {{p|Absol}}<br>{{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| 105
| rowspan="4" | 75
| rowspan="13" class="l nowrap" | [[Korrina]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0068|Machamp|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Machamp}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0701|Hawlucha|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Hawlucha}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0865|Sirfetch'd|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Sirfetch'd}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0448|Lucario|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Lucario}}&nbsp;{{MegaIcon|size=12px}}
[[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0706|Goodra|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Goodra}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0154|Meganium|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Meganium}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Meganium"/>
:{{MSP/ZA|0500|Emboar|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Emboar}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Emboar"/>
:{{MSP/ZA|0160|Feraligatr|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Feraligatr}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Feraligatr"/>
:{{MSP/ZA|0713|Avalugg|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Avalugg}}
| {{Bag/s|Absolite Z|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Absolite Z]]
| 17
|-
| Hyperspace Mission 3<br>''Hyperspace Lumiose Survey No. 2''
| [[Hyperspace Hunting Grounds]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0398|Staraptor|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Staraptor}}<br>{{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| 120
|{{Bag/s|Staraptite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Staraptite]]
| 18
|-
| Hyperspace Mission 6<br>''Hyperspace Lumiose Survey No. 3''
| [[Hyperspace Sushi Paradise]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0978|Tatsugiri|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Tatsugiri}}<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| 140
| {{Bag/s|Tatsugirinite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Tatsugirinite]]
| 19
|-
| Hyperspace Mission 8<br>''Hyperspace Lumiose Survey No. 4''
| [[Hyperspace Second-Sight Arena]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0678|Meowstic|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Meowstic}}<br>{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| 150
| {{Bag/s|Meowsticite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Meowsticite]]
| 20
|-
| Hyperspace Mission 9<br>''Hyperspace Lumiose Survey No. 5''
| [[Hyperspace Infernal Arena]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0485|Heatran|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Heatran}}<br>{{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| 180
| 80
| {{Bag/s|Heatranite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Heatranite]]
| 21
|-
| rowspan=2 | Hyperspace Mission 11<br>''Hyperspace Lumiose Survey No. 6''
| rowspan=2 | [[Hyperspace Newmoon Nightmare]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0491|Darkrai|size=64px}}
| rowspan=2 | {{p|Darkrai}}<br>{{typecolor|Dark}}
| rowspan=9 | 200
| rowspan=2 | 85
| rowspan=2 | {{Bag/s|Darkranite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Darkranite]]
| rowspan=2 | 23
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0491|Darkrai|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
|-
| rowspan=2 | Hyperspace Mission 13<br>''A Ruby-Red Legend''
| rowspan=2 | [[Hyperspace Desolate Land]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0383|Groudon|size=64px}}
| {{p|Groudon}}<br>{{typecolor|Ground}}
| rowspan=4 | 80
| rowspan=2 | {{Bag/s|Red Orb|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Red Orb]]
| rowspan=2 |24
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0383|Groudon|form=-Primal|size=64px}}
| {{p|Groudon}}<br>{{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
|-
| rowspan=2 |Hyperspace Mission 14<br>''A Sapphire-Blue Legend''
| rowspan=2 |[[Hyperspace Primordial Sea]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0382|Kyogre|size=64px}}
| rowspan=2 |{{p|Kyogre}}<br>{{typecolor|Water}}
| rowspan=2 |{{Bag/s|Blue Orb|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Blue Orb]]
| rowspan=2 |25
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0382|Kyogre|form=-Primal|size=64px}}
|-
| rowspan=2 |Hyperspace Mission 12<br>''The Greatest Gift''
| rowspan=2 |[[Hyperspace Sky Pillar]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0384|Rayquaza|size=64px}}
| rowspan=2 | {{p|Rayquaza}}<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| rowspan=3 | 85
| rowspan=2 | &ndash;
| rowspan=2 | 26
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0384|Rayquaza|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
|-
| Side Mission EX3<br>''Raging Lightning''
| [[Hyperspace Lumiose]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0807|Zeraora|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| {{p|Zeraora}}<br>{{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="l nowrap" | [[Korrina]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0068|Machamp|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Machamp}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0701|Hawlucha|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Hawlucha}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0865|Sirfetch'd|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Sirfetch'd}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0448|Lucario|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Lucario}}&nbsp;{{MegaIcon|size=12px}}
[[Emma]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0428|Lopunny|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Lopunny}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0687|Malamar|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Malamar}}&nbsp;{{MegaIcon|size=12px}}
| {{Bag/s|Zeraorite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Zeraorite]]
| 22
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
! style="{{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="9" |
|}

====Other instances====
During [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)|Main Mission 37: "Operation Protect Lumiose"]], after {{DL|Ange|Hyperrogue Ange Floette}} takes control, it will cause numerous [[wild Pokémon]] to undergo Rogue Mega Evolution across [[Lumiose City]]. As the player traverses the ruined streets to reach {{p|Zygarde}}, they will be forced to battle some of these Pokémon, with all of their [[level]]s being 62. Unlike the previous encounters, these all take place as regular wild Pokémon battles (though the Pokémon cannot be caught). The player will be assisted by characters from the various organizations they have encountered throughout the game. Each ally will Mega Evolve their ace Pokémon at the start of the battle.

{| class="roundtable" align=center style="background: #{{Legends Z-A color}}; border: 2px solid #{{Teal Mask color dark}}; text-align:center" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="4"
|- style="background: #{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Location
! colspan="2" | Pokémon
! Level
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Assistance
|-
| rowspan=2 | [[Vernal Avenue]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0094|Gengar|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Gengar}}<br>{{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| rowspan="14" | 62
| rowspan=2 class="l nowrap" | [[Lida]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0121|Starmie|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Starmie}}&nbsp;{{MegaIcon|size=12px}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0693|Clawitzer|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Clawitzer}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0584|Vanilluxe|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Vanilluxe}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0587|Emolga|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Emolga}}
[[Naveen]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0560|Scrafty|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Scrafty}}&nbsp;{{MegaIcon|size=12px}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0168|Ariados|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Ariados}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0302|Sableye|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Sableye}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0553|Krookodile|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Krookodile}}
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0214|Heracross|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Heracross}}<br>{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
|-
| rowspan=3 | [[Vert Street]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0115|Kangaskhan|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}<br>{{typecolor|Normal}}
| rowspan=3 class="l nowrap" | [[Ivor]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0870|Falinks|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Falinks}}&nbsp;{{MegaIcon|size=12px}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0214|Heracross|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Heracross}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0308|Medicham|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Medicham}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0068|Machamp|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Machamp}}
[[Gwynn]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0609|Chandelure|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Chandelure}}&nbsp;{{MegaIcon|size=12px}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0354|Banette|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Banette}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0711|Gourgeist|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Gourgeist}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0094|Gengar|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Gengar}}
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0018|Pidgeot|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Pidgeot}}<br>{{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0445|Garchomp|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Garchomp}}<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
|-
| rowspan=2 | [[Jaune Street]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0009|Blastoise|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Blastoise}}<br>{{typecolor|Water}}
| rowspan=2 class="l nowrap" | [[Canari]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0604|Eelektross|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Eelektross}}&nbsp;{{MegaIcon|size=12px}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0695|Heliolisk|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Heliolisk}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0181|Ampharos|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Ampharos}}
: {{MSP/ZA|0618|Stunfisk|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Stunfisk}}
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0208|Steelix|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Steelix}}<br>{{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
|-
| rowspan=2 | [[Jaune Sector 3]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0306|Aggron|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Aggron}}<br>{{typecolor|Steel}}
| rowspan=2 class="l nowrap" | [[Lebanne]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0691|Dragalge|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Dragalge}}&nbsp;{{MegaIcon|size=12px}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0715|Noivern|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Noivern}} 
:{{MSP/ZA|0697|Tyrantrum|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Tyrantrum}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0445|Garchomp|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Garchomp}}
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0373|Salamence|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Salamence}}<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|-
| rowspan=2 | [[Galerie de la Lune]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0282|Gardevoir|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Gardevoir}}<br>{{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| rowspan=2 class="l nowrap" | [[Corbeau]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0545|Scolipede|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Scolipede}}&nbsp;{{MegaIcon|size=12px}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0024|Arbok|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Arbok}} 
:{{MSP/ZA|0130|Gyarados|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Gyarados}} 
:{{MSP/ZA|0407|Roserade|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Roserade}} 
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0475|Gallade|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Gallade}}<br>{{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
|-
| rowspan=3 | [[Magenta Sector 2]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0065|Alakazam|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Alakazam}}<br>{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| rowspan=3 class="l nowrap" | [[Grisham]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0006|Charizard|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Charizard}}&nbsp;{{MegaIcon|size=12px}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0675|Pangoro|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Pangoro}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0687|Malamar|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Malamar}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0668|Pyroar|form=-Female|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Pyroar}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0248|Tyranitar|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Tyranitar}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0373|Salamence|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Salamence}}
[[Griselle]]
:{{MSP/ZA|0668|Pyroar|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Pyroar}}&nbsp;{{MegaIcon|size=12px}}
:{{MSP/ZA|0663|Talonflame|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Talonflame}} 
:{{MSP/ZA|0323|Camerupt|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Camerupt}} 
:{{MSP/ZA|0142|Aerodactyl|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Aerodactyl}} 
:{{MSP/ZA|0376|Metagross|size=20px}}&nbsp;{{p|Metagross}} 
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0142|Aerodactyl|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Aerodactyl}}<br>{{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0376|Metagross|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Metagross}}<br>{{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
|- style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
! style="{{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="5" |
|}

In between each battle, additional Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon will appear. However, the player cannot battle them, as their allies will step forward to face them so the player can continue on to their goal:
* Following the battle alongside [[Ivor]] and [[Gwynn]], the latter will depart to battle two Mega {{p|Sharpedo}} and a Mega {{p|Scizor}}.
* Following the battle alongside [[Canari]], she, along with [[Tarragon]] and the workers from [[Racine Construction]], will face two Mega {{p|Beedrill}} and a Mega {{p|Lopunny}}.
* Following the battle alongside [[Lebanne]], [[Jacinthe]] will appear and establish a Jacinthe Zone in which the two will face three Mega {{p|Houndoom}} and two Mega {{p|Abomasnow}}.
* Following the battle alongside [[Grisham]] and [[Griselle]], the pair will face six Mega {{p|Pinsir}}.

During Mega Dimension, other Pokémon go under the effects of Rogue Mega Evolution, similar to battles leading up to [[Ange]]. These, too, are fought in [[Hyperspace Lumiose]], requiring [[donut]]s to be made of a particular level. Defeating these Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon will receive a Mega Stone of the corresponding Pokémon. Mega {{p|Crabominable}} is the only Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon that must be defeated in a side mission. Mega {{p|Garchomp}} Z is the only Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon that requires a [[Mystery Gift]] activation.

{| class="roundtable nowrap" align=center style="background: #{{Mega Dimension color}}; border: 2px solid #{{Teal Mask color dark}}; text-align:center" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="4"
|- style="background: #{{Mega Dimension color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Location
! colspan="2" | Pokémon
! Level
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Reward
|-
| rowspan="8" | [[Hyperspace Lumiose]]
| {{MSP/ZA|0445|Garchomp|form=-Mega Z|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Garchomp}} Z<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| 110
| {{Bag/s|Garchompite Z|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Garchompite Z]]
|-
| rowspan=2 | {{MSP/ZA|0740|Crabominable|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| rowspan=2 | Mega {{p|Crabominable}} [[File:Alpha icon.png|14px|link=Alpha Pokémon]] (×2)<br>{{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| 114
| rowspan=2 | {{Bag/s|Crabominite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Crabominite]]
|-
| 116
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0952|Scovillain|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Scovillain}}<br>{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| 120
| {{Bag/s|Scovillainite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Scovillainite]]
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0358|Chimecho|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Chimecho}}<br>{{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| 130
| {{Bag/s|Chimechite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Chimechite]]
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0768|Golisopod|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Golisopod}}<br>{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| 140
| {{Bag/s|Golisopite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Golisopite]]
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0623|Golurk|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Golurk}}<br>{{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| 150
| {{Bag/s|Golurkite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Golurkite]]
|-
| {{MSP/ZA|0970|Glimmora|form=-Mega|size=64px}}
| Mega {{p|Glimmora}}<br>{{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| 170
| {{Bag/s|Glimmoranite|ZA|size=40px}}<br>[[Glimmoranite]]
|- style="background: #{{Mega Dimension color light}}"
! style="{{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="6" |
|}

==Trivia==
* Out of the 87 Pokémon capable of [[Mega Evolution]], 49 undergo Rogue Mega Evolution in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} and [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]].
* {{p|Absol}} is the only Pokémon to be fought as a Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon twice, as Mega Absol in Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Mega Absol Z in the Mega Dimension DLC.
** In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Mega Absol is the only Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon that can be {{pkmn2|caught}} after being defeated. In the Mega Dimension DLC, all Rogue Mega-Pokémon battled as part of the main {{DL|Mission (Legends: Z-A)|hyperspace missions}}, as well as {{p|Zeraora}}, can also be obtained, and are in fact required to be captured.
* Mega {{p|Crabominable}} and Mega Zeraora are the only Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon that are fought as part of {{DL|Mission (Legends: Z-A)|side missions}}.
* Mega Zeraora and Mega {{p|Garchomp}} Z are the only Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon to be [[Event Pokémon|event-exclusive]]. While Mega Zeraora's EX side mission does not itself require a specific event for it to trigger, it requires the first two EX side missions, unlocked with the [[Mystery Gift]] distributions for the [[Diancite]] and the [[Mewtwonite X]] and [[Mewtwonite Y]], to be cleared in order to trigger.
* Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} is the only Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon battled in the Mega Dimension DLC whose Mega Evolution was introduced in [[Generation VI]]. While the [[Primal Reversion|primal states]] of {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} were also introduced in Generation VI, they are not considered to be Mega Evolutions.
* After defeating Rogue Mega Absol, all the Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon faced in [[Lumiose City]] appear in groups of three, with each group having at least one Mega Evolution newly introduced in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
* Every Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon battled as part of the main hyperspace missions share exactly one [[type]] weakness with Mega {{p|Darkrai}}.
* The Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon bear some similarities to the [[Noble Pokémon]] from {{g|Legends: Arceus}}:
** Both groups have been affected by an outside source (either [[Ange]] or the [[Space-time distortion|space-time rift]]). In battle, these groups also appear larger than what is the usual for their species.
** Mechanically, both are fought in an arena with specific conditions untypical of average battles, such as an enlarged health bar. If the player loses, they may either restart the battle or from a certain checkpoint (with Rayquaza being the exception).
** Both groups play a major role in their respective main stories and can be rebattled post-game for rewards. Similarly, {{ga|Zygarde}} in Legends: Z-A, and {{ga|Arceus}}, {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} in Legends: Arceus, while technically not part of their respective groups, can be rematched, as they are fought in similar ways.
** Battles against Noble Pokémon reuse a leitmotif from the {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} Wild Battle track, while battles against Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon typically use a leitmotif from the {{g|X and Y}} Wild Battle track.
* This phenomenon shares some similarities to the effects of [[Laquium]] in {{aniseries|HZ}}, as both turn the Pokémon more powerful, but causes them to enter a berserk state, signaled by a pink aura.
* None of the major Rogue Mega Evolutions are {{type|Normal}}. Although {{p|Staraptor}} is dual-type Normal/{{t|Flying}}, its primary type is replaced by the {{t|Fighting}} type as Mega Staraptor.

==In other languages==
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''Rogue Mega Evolution''
{{Langtable|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|bordercolor={{Legends Z-A color light}}
|zh_cmn=失控超級進化寶可夢 / 失控超级进化宝可梦 ''Shīkòng Chāojí Jìnhuà Bǎokěmèng''
|zh_yue=失控超級進化寶可夢 ''Sāthung Chīukāp Jeunfa Pokémon''
|fr=Les Pokémon Méga-Ferox
|de=Megamanie-Pokémon
|it=Megaevoluzione ferox
|ko=폭주 메가진화 ''Pokju Mega Jinhwa''
|es=Megaevolución descontrolada <!-- no eu/latam difference -->
}}
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Rogue Mega Rush''
{{Langtable|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|bordercolor={{Legends Z-A color light}}
|zh_cmn=失控超級爆湧挑戰 / 失控超级爆涌挑战
|zh_yue=失控超級爆湧挑戰
|fr=Défi Méga-Furieux 
|de=Megamanie-Marathon
|it=Megassalto ferox
|ko=폭주 메가 러시 챌린지
|es=Superdesafío <!-- no eu/latam difference -->
}}
</div>

==Notes==
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==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[Ange]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Noble Pokémon]]
* [[Rematch]]
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