The Pokémon community has been inundated with news recently, as the launch marketing for *Pokémon Legends Z-A* is in full swing. A big part of this excitement has been the reveal of new Mega Evolutions. With the new designs emerging, there’s a growing trend that might actually be proving a certain fan theory correct.
### A Fascinating Theory About Mega Evolutions
If you’re an obsessive Pokémon fan, you may have spotted that the reveal of the upcoming *Mega Dimension* DLC also included a look at the new Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y forms. These mark the third pair of Mega Evolutions to have both X and Y versions, alongside Mega Mewtwo X and Y, and Mega Charizard X and Y.
But what if every single Mega Evolution is based on the shape of an X or a Y?
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### “I’m in Love with the Shape of You”
This particular theory isn’t entirely new but was popularized by content creator Tahko. In February 2025, Tahko posted on the social media platform X, stating:
> “It has been over 15 years, and Pokémon fans and fakemon artists have yet to catch on that pretty much all Mega Pokémon up to this point have been shaped like an X or a Y.”
As with many opinions shared on the internet, reactions were mixed. Some responses were calm, but others leaned more reactionary.
One user commented that essentially any Pokémon design could be simplified into an X or Y shape, labeling the theory as a stretch. Another argued that with enough creative license, anything with two arms and legs can be made to look like an X.
However, some fans agreed with Tahko’s theory and even backed it up, lending it some legitimacy. One user pointed out that certain Pokémon clearly resemble X or Y shapes, such as Mega Altaria and Mega Metagross. Another added that they connected the dots with Mega Abomasnow and Mega Glalie but hadn’t seen the theory properly explained until then.
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### The Box Legendaries: Xerneas and Yveltal
Adding further support to the theory, consider the box legendaries for *Pokémon X & Y*: Xerneas and Yveltal. These Pokémon are designed to mimic the shape of an X and a Y, respectively. This strongly suggests that The Pokémon Company had this concept in mind when crafting the Pokémon of this generation.
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### Breaking Down the X and Y Shapes in Mega Evolutions
While not every Pokémon fits neatly into these shapes, there is compelling evidence supporting the theory.
**X-shaped Mega Evolutions:**
– Mega Abomasnow
– Mega Gengar
– Mega Metagross
– Mega Scizor
All these use either limbs or appendages to form an X in some way.
**Y-shaped Mega Evolutions:**
– Mega Slowbro
– Mega Altaria
– Mega Pidgeot
These can be interpreted as resembling the shape of a Y.
That said, not all Mega Evolutions conform to this pattern. Creatures like Mega Sableye and Mega Camerupt deflate the theory, while Mega Rayquaza might be more of an S or Z shape instead.
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### The Theory Gains Momentum
This theory has bubbled up in the Pokémon community on and off since Tahko’s post. Despite some ridicule, many fans have taken the idea to heart and now view Mega Evolutions in a new light.
Come Summer 2025, discussions started to die down—until the reveal of Mega Dragonite. No Pokémon has ever looked as much like a Y as Mega Dragonite. The resemblance was immediately obvious to many, who recalled Tahko’s original theory.
Comments flooded social media:
> “Mega Dragonite is Y-shaped.”
> “This post has only aged like fine wine so far.”
Of course, not every Pokémon is designed to fit the X or Y mold, but many are. Some notable examples:
– Mega Hawlucha – clear Y shape
– Mega Malamar – clear Y shape
– Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y – need we say more?
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### Tahko Speaks Out: Addressing the Controversy
This was the story until the recent Nintendo Direct last week, which brought one final development.
After months of online debate and some harsh words from strangers, Tahko released a video addressing the controversy. It’s an insightful breakdown of the arguments they faced online and the reasoning behind the original theory.
Tahko goes beyond the official key art, analyzing character models, in-game movements, and how the Mega Evolutions are represented across various media. Many people had reacted solely based on the artwork without delving deeper.
Though the video is lengthy, it thoroughly explores every possibility, providing a well-constructed counterargument to the months of criticism and even borderline harassment Tahko endured.
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### Conclusion: Theory Vindicated
I’m not here to convince you further—Tahko’s video speaks for itself.
To me, this deep dive is more than enough reason to admit that the theory is mostly correct. Should it have taken something as obvious as two new Raichu forms literally shaped like an X and a Y to stop the online drama? Perhaps not.
But it has been a fun saga that sparked lots of lively conversations throughout the Pokémon community.
Tahko, as far as I’m concerned, you’ve been vindicated.
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