Mega Evolution reappears in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, featuring Mega Dragonite. Game Freak presents Mega Dragonite as a kind-hearted Pokémon that saves others from danger. However, its description suggests an unsettling perspective; ending battles swiftly is seen as kindness, while it smiles even when attacking opponents. This evokes discomfort due to Mega Evolution's dark history. Previous Mega Pokémon have endured significant pain, with descriptions emphasizing physical and psychological damage due to the evolution process. The implications of Mega Dragonite's portrayal seem to echo concerns about the nature of Mega Evolution itself.
Game Freak frames Mega Dragonite as a compassionate creature that embodies kindness, able to sense danger and compelled to protect others, yet its implications raise concerns.
Mega Evolution throughout the series often has dark connotations, with previous Mega Evolutions described as causing harm to the Pokémon themselves, such as fractured jaws or brain damage.
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