Eva Pseudo-Evolution

Eva Pseudo-Evolution (エヴァ疑似シン化, Eva giji shinka) refers to the changes that Evangelion Unit-01 undergoes during Near Third Impact in Evangelion 2.0: You Can (Not) Advance.

1st Phase

The Initial Arousal Phase (第１覚醒形態, dai 1 kakusei keitai) involves the Eva's innate powers being unleashed. The eyes, mouth, and any luminescent armor sections glow red; the A.T. Field's defensive capacities increase and it also becomes a potent offensive weapon; the ability to project energy using the eyes develops; and a halo manifests. The pilot's plug depth approaches the "Great Beyond Depth", exceeding a value of 180, and he starts to transform into an energy being at risk of being unable to return to normal,

When indeterminate criteria are reached, the halo develops into a black hole-like vortex and energy wings start to manifest from the core. According to Ritsuko Akagi, the Eva is "regaining its original form" and "transforming itself into a divine entity close to God" and an "energy condensate".

2nd Phase

2nd Phase (The Radiant Giant) -- 第２形態（通称　光の巨人）, dai 2 keitai (tsuujou hikari no kyojin) -- occurs after the being formed by the fusion of the 10th Angel's remains and Eva-00's core (containing Rei Ayanami's soul) merges into Eva-01. Immediately, a cross-shaped incision forms over the Geofront, with the vortex expanding overhead and pulling the surface toward it. Eva-01 is a glowing giant with three red eyes and a dark "Angel" face, with giant Adams-like wings extending up toward the vortex, "energy condensed in the form of light, becoming a form of life no longer human".

References

• Official terms from Evangelion 2.0 Complete Records Collection. English translation provided in the book for 2nd phase only.