Footage and Details Emerge of Mega Audino in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Well now the Pokémon can be more useful and not a complete ripoff of Blissey. Let's hope they put in trainers who use this to get loads of EXP.

@ModestFan93 Mega evolutions don't seem to give more EXP than regular versions so you just waste time watching the transform animation. As for traininers, battle Chateau Furosade girls only carry Audino, great EXP.

Wouldn't mind having an Audino horde though as Battle Chateau can only have 10 trainers inside and if it isn't the class with the Audino or elite 4 there is no point using Chateau.

I wonder why they didn't mention mega slowbro? I think Mega Audino looks cute. I think I'm going to draw her. I did a drawing of mega diancie and it turned out pretty good.

Hopefully the mega evolution will make Audino less useless.

Honestly, I see no reason for Mega Audino to exist, but perhaps I'll change my mind after actually playing the game!

I hope it's good in singles somehow.

@Pokefanmum82 I reckon that is meant to be shown at worlds this Sunday. Last year I believe that is where Kangaskarn was shown.

@TheJebou It gives a lot of EXP which is very useful...In battle its support abilities are good and its durability make that useful. Still taunt does shut it down and it is fairly useless in singles.

I personally don't see why I'd use this mega over one with:
*Better Offense (Mega Gengar)
*Better Defense (Mega Venusaur)
*Better Everything (Mega Kang)

Think of all the EXP from KOing a Mega Audino!

@GloverMist With increased Defense and Special Defense, its previous bulk, and its diverse movepool, it's going to be a supporting monster.

@Yorumi Pretty sure they know exactly how the game works. Come on.

What these Mega Evolutions do, what almost all other Mega Evolutions, too, is change how a Pokémon is used, not just pander to how it used to be used. You can still use Slowbro and Audino that way.

The way Mega Slowbro will work, with increased Defense, is shrug off those hits considering how bulky it is, and thanks to its increased Special Attack, it'll hit hard.

@Yorumi They truly do know how competitive gameplay works. Yes, Regenerator is awesome, but it's not the be-all and end-all.

Also, most players care about critical hits when it screws them. Don't just dismiss it.

They know what they're doing. You'll see.

@Yorumi They really do care about "balance". You're making statements and assertions just based upon you not liking what they're doing.

If you want to use Regenerator Slowbro, then do so. These two Megas don't suddenly make the others not exist, they provide a different alternative. Plus, if Mega Slowbro's defense boost is substantial, then having Regenerator on it would be broken and fly in the face of "balance".

LOL GameFreak is giving into their rabid fanbase! Awesome.

@Serebii Yeah, I remembered that just after I posted my comment! It's gonna be one heck of a wall, with it's relatively high HP and Defences in the first place! Maybe I should re-think what I said...

What, still keeping Mega Slobro hidden?

@Yorumi You basically said all the problems I had with Mega Audino. The only thing that could work for it is focusing the 100 extra points into one or two stats to prioritize. There is just no reason for this Mega (or the Mega Slowbro abomination but I admit that may be useful at least) to exist. Give me Mega Lapras or something, Game Freak.

@DarkKirby This wasn't revealed today in response to the leaks. This was always to be revealed today.

I'm calling it right here... MEGA SNORLAX!

>use as a double battle spot. I dont know. I would see it as a waste in doubles 6vs6, but maybe it can work on multibattles.

I always thought Audino was a waste. It's only redeeming quality was the boosted exp you'd get if you fought one. Maybe it's not so worthless now?

@Yorumi Mega Audino looks like it is far more useful in Doubles, especially in VGC where you're not even using a full team. Pokemon like Amoonguss are actually low tier in Singles, but are decently common in VGC.

Keep in mind that some Pokemon fall into lower tiers not because they are bad, but because another Pokemon does the same job better. A good example is Blissey, who I'm pretty sure fell into lower tiers (well, Smogon's tiers) because Chansey simply does the job better.

Then there's Mandibuzz, who shot straight up to prominence in OU simply because of the new type chart and the buffs to Knock Off and Defog.

@Serebii Any Pokemon you're hoping gets a Mega Evolution?

@Yorumi That's true. Wonder if any of the new Megas will have their base stat spreads revealed before the game releases. Probably not though. Mega Audino should at least bring it out of the NU tier. Might be good in UU depending on how big of a boost it's defenses get.

Speaking of Sylveon, I seriously hope there are Move Tutors in ORAS and that Hyper Voice is one of those moves.

Different strokes for different folks. I don't really care about competitive battle, I just play for fun and do what I like. A friend of mine is overjoyed that Audino gets a mega and I'm all for variety.

Probably one of my favourite mega designs since its not so over the top looking like most other mega pokes. Though is it just me or does mega audino look smaller than regular audino?