That makes sense, I guess, if their second evolution is on the same level as the third one of multi-evolution pokémon.

[He looks up the Emboar entry on his own phone, but alas, there doesn't seem to be such a thing as a mega Emboar. The large fire pig is intently looking over his shoulder, as if it could read too, and he sighs and pets its head.]

Sorry, Hinobuta, this is the end of the evolution line for you. But once Deeney gets there, you can battle her, maybe.

[It oinks happily, seemingly just as fighty as its owner. It'll wait until the little bird is big and strong enough!]