Summary
The phenomenon of Mega Evolution has inspired manyPokemonenthusiasts to create their own Mega Pokemon designs over the years, and one artist has recently shared a concept of their very own which shows what a Mega Tentacruel evolution could look like. This is only a fanmade design, of course, but Tentacruel - along with just about any beloved critter in thePokemonworld - could very well receive an official Mega Evolution next year withPokemon Legends: Z-A, which promises to bring Mega Evolution back to the core-series games.
Mega Evolution was essentially the first significant “battle gimmick” seen in the mainPokemongames, before Z-Moves, Dynamax, and most recently, Terastallization. Though the feature debuted in what were some rather controversial titles at the time, it’s really no wonder that thePokemoncommunity has been wishing to see Mega Evolution returnfor more than half a decade. Though Mega Evolution was only present in the Gen 6 and 7 titles, the ability for players to temporarily push their favorite Pokemon beyond their limits in battle and take on new forms captured a powerful feeling that most fans agree no subsequent gimmick was able to replicate.
Even though the highly-acclaimed Gen 3 remakes introduced a considerably expanded variety of Mega Pokemon that fans could use, only a handful of themore than a thousand different Pokemonare actually able to Mega Evolve. This has given creative fans of the franchise much to work with over the years, with the fan artist known online as Wildsnipe recently sharing their concept of a Mega Tentacruel. This design is awesome, granting the Pokemon a larger, sharper visage which actually looks like it would fit perfectly into the nextPokemontitle as an official design.
This Custom Mega Tentacruel Design Looks Like It Would Fit Right Into a Future Pokemon Title
Though the artist behind this design didn’t offer many details on their creation stat-wise, its intact coloration and poison-coated tentacles suggest that this conceptual Pokemon would keep its original typing. Whether or not a Mega Tentacruel is actually likely to appear innext year’sPokemon Legends: Z-A- or any subsequent release, for that matter - is hard to say at this time.
Unfortunately, fans stillknow very little about the next installment of thePokemonfranchise. The only scraps of information pertaining to the title beyond that which was revealed in the game’s single trailer lie in various leaks that recently surfaced online. While it’s unknown how many new Mega Pokemon fans should expect to see in 2025, what is known is that the beloved feature is finally making its return - and for many enthusiasts, that is more than enough.
Pokemon
Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more.
