Of all the new additions that came with Pokémon X and Y, mega stones have the potential to be the most exciting, as well as most interesting. Not only do they change certain pokémon's physical appearance, but also changes their type, abilities, and stats. Simply stated, it can completely change the tides during a battle. Provided you have one.
They also happen to be extremely rare. With the total number of pokémon close to 700, only about 30 are able to use Mega Stones, not even 5 percent. With technology changing not only the phyiscal appearances of the games, but also expanding the games' environments, you're probably going to have a bit of a tough time finding each Mega Stone.
Until now, at least.
We've provided the location of each and every stone in Pokémon X and Y, so if you want to turn your Charizard into a Mega Charaizard, you're in the right place. Keep in mind that some are exclusive to different versions of the game, and as others aren't found until later points in the game, potential spoilers lie ahead. That being said, a basic understanding of the alphabet will be more than enough for you to navigate the list of Mega Stones below, and where they can be found:
Abomasite - This is given to you when you save Abomasnow in Frost Cavern.
Absolite - You will get this stone when you defeat your rival in Kiloud City in the postgame.
Aerodactylite - This one is in Ambrette Town, where you'll get it from a scientist in the Fossil Lab. The scientist is located on the right side of the lab.
Aggronite - This one is found at night and is exclusive to Pokemon Y. When you enter Cyllage Gym, go to the right and climb the first wall, then climb the next wall on the right. It is on the ground around the corner.
Alakazite - This one is found at night. Find this Mega Stone on B3F of the Reflecting Cave in the postgame.
Ampharosite - Go in Azure Bay and you'll find an old man on an island who will give this to you. The man is standing next to a fisherman and the island is just south of the Sea Spirits Den entrance.
Banettite - Find it in the Chamber of Emptiness at night.
Blastoisenite - When you get to choose one of the former starter Pokemon from Professor Sycamore, pick Squirtle and you'll get this Mega Stone. If you didn't get it from him, you will be able to buy it from a man in the Stone Emporium in Lumiose City in the postgame. It costs 150,000 and is only available every three days.
Blazikenite - You get this from the event Torchic. You need to go to the main menu and choose Mystery Gift. Select Receive Gift, then Via Internet and you'll get the Torchic after visiting talking to the woman to the left of the desk in any Pokemon Center. It's holding the Blazikenite.
Charizardite X/Y - Given provided you pick Charmander as a starter from Professor Sycamore. Your version of the game determines the version of the stone. If you didn't get it from him, you will be able to buy it from a man in the Stone Emporium in Lumiose City for 150,000. It's only available every three days.
Garchompite - Found at night near a small tower close to the end of Victory Road. The tower is behind a wall that needs to be destroyed by Rock Smash.
Gardevoirite - Find and trade a pokémon with Diantha in Lumiose City in Cafe Soleil.
Gengarite - A black-haired woman will give you this in Lavarre City.
Gyaradosite - Found at night in the southeastern section of Couriway Town, in the middle of three small waterfalls.
Heracronite - Exclusive to Pokémon Y. Found at night in tall grass in Santalune Forest, near the Route 2 exit/entrance.
Houndoominite - This stone is found at night and is exclusive to Pokemon Y. In Route 16, there is a spot where two skaters are going around a rock formation. The stone is on the ground on the southern side.
Kangaskhanite - This one is found at night. Go inside Glittering Cave and take the first right. The stone will be found at the dead end.
Lucarionite - After defeating Korrina at the Tower of Mastery, she'll give you this.
Manectite - This stone is found at night and is exclusive to Pokemon X. In Route 16, there is a spot where two skaters are going around a rock formation. The stone is on the ground on the southern side.
Mawilite - This one is found at night. When you enter Shabboneau Castle, go to the left and use the stairs to get to the second floor. The stone is on the ground just north of the western staircase.
Medicahnite - This one is found at night. It can be found in Lavarre City, by a well.
Mewtwonite X/Y - The stone you receive depends on the version of the game you have. You'll get the stone when you capture Mewtwo in the cave west of Pokemon Village.
Pinsirite - This one is found at night and is exclusive to Pokemon X. It's found in some tall grass in Santalune Forest, near the Route 2 exit/entrance.
Scizorite - This one is found at night. It can be found behind the Abomasnow in Frost Cavern.
Tyranitarite - This one is found at night and is exclusive to Pokemon X. When you enter Cyllage Gym, go to the right and climb the first wall, then climb the next wall on the right. It is on the ground around the corner.
Venusaurite - When you get to choose one of the former starter Pokemon from Professor Sycamore, pick Ivysaur and you'll get this Mega Stone. If you didn't get it from him, you will be able to buy it from a man in the Stone Emporium in Lumiose City in the postgame. It costs 300,000 and is only available every three days.