> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cobblemon-au.gitbook.io/cobblemon-au-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cobblemon-au.gitbook.io/cobblemon-au-docs/pokemon-and-spawns/megas-z-tera.md).

# Mega Stones, Z-Moves & Tera

Mega Evolution, Z-Moves, Terastallization and Dynamax, and where to get the items for them.

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<p align="center">Every battle gimmick is on Cobblemon AU: <strong>Mega Evolution</strong> (including the new Legends Z-A Megas), <strong>Z-Moves</strong>, <strong>Terastallization</strong> and <strong>Dynamax</strong>.</p>
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## 🛒 The gear you need

| Gimmick                 | You need                                                                | Where to get it                                       |
| ----------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| 💎 **Mega Evolution**   | A Mega Ring (or Bracelet) and the right Mega Stone held by your Pokémon | Ring: Cobblemon Supplies, at the back of the PokéMart |
| 🔷 **Z-Moves**          | A Z-Ring and a Z-Crystal held by your Pokémon                           | Z-Ring: Cobblemon Supplies                            |
| 💠 **Terastallization** | A Tera Orb                                                              | Cobblemon Supplies                                    |
| 🔴 **Dynamax**          | A Dynamax Band                                                          | Cobblemon Supplies                                    |

You can also craft the Ring, Z-Ring, Tera Orb and Dynamax Band. Press **Ctrl + O** in your inventory to look up the recipes.

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## 💎 Getting Mega Stones

Mega Stones **can't be crafted**. Here's how to get them:

| Source                     | How it works                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| 🦣 **Alphas**              | Every wild Alpha you knock out has a **1 in 5** chance to drop a random Mega Stone. See [Alphas](/cobblemon-au-docs/pokemon-and-spawns/alphas.md).                                                           |
| 🎁 **Mega Stone Crate**    | Has every Mega Stone. Buy keys on the [store](https://cobblemon-au.craftingstore.net/category/545120) (the full prize list and odds are there too), or earn them in game. Open them at `/crates` on the Hub. |
| 🔄 **Mega Stone Exchange** | On the Hub. Trade **6 Mega Stones** (any mix) or **6 Raw Mega Stones / Keystones** (any mix) for 1 Mega Stone Crate key.                                                                                     |

**You can earn Mega Stone Crate keys from:**

* voting (100-vote milestone)
* quests (100 quests claimed, plus some weekly quests)
* Pokédex rewards (200 species)
* rank bonuses (Expert and up)
* Tier 6 raids (3% chance per pouch)
* reaching 1500 Elo in Ranked Singles
* the Supporter Crate and the Nuzlocke Challenge clear reward

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## ⚙️ Server rules for gimmicks

|                            |                                                           |
| -------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| 💎 **One Mega at a time**  | You can only have one Mega Evolved Pokémon at once        |
| 🌟 **Mega outside battle** | You can Mega Evolve outside of battle too, just for looks |
| 💠 **Changing Tera Type**  | Use **50 Tera Shards** of the new type on your Pokémon    |
| 🔴 **Dynamax**             | Only works at **Power Spots**, not anywhere               |

Tera Shards can drop from wild Pokémon you knock out, and come in raid pouches and the Glory Shop.

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⚠️ Some gimmick items are banned in certain battles. For example, gym battles ban **Gengarite**, **Kangaskhanite**, the **Red and Blue Orbs**, the **Rusted Sword and Shield** and **every Z-Crystal**. Type `/bans` in game to see the full lists.
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