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==In the core series games==
==In the core series games==
===B button===
===B button===
{{incomplete|section|State whether it is possible to stop any other Pokémon evolutions by pressing B. The evolutions of these Pokémon are not currently covered by this section: {{p|Milcery}}, {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Yamask}}, {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}}, {{p|Stantler}}, {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Basculin|White-Striped}} {{p|Basculin}}, {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Qwilfish}}, and several evolutions from being exposed to items ({{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowpoke}}, {{p|Applin}}, {{p|Sinistea}}, {{p|Kubfu}}, {{p|Scyther}} into {{p|Kleavor}}, {{p|Kubfu}}, {{p|Ursaring}}, {{p|Charcadet}}, {{p|Poltchageist}}, and {{p|Duraludon}})}}
{{incomplete|section|State whether it is possible to stop any other Pokémon evolutions by pressing B. The evolutions of these Pokémon are not currently covered by this section: {{p|Milcery}}, {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Yamask}}, {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}}, {{p|Stantler}}, {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Basculin|White-Striped}} {{p|Basculin}}, {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Qwilfish}}, and several evolutions from being exposed to items ({{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowpoke}}, {{p|Applin}}, {{p|Sinistea}}, {{p|Kubfu}}, {{p|Scyther}} into {{p|Kleavor}}, {{p|Ursaring}}, {{p|Charcadet}}, {{p|Poltchageist}}, and {{p|Duraludon}})}}


In the [[core series]] games, the player can press B during the evolution cutscene to prevent any of the [[methods of evolution]]  triggered by gaining a [[level]] in {{pkmn|battle}} or by consuming a [[Rare Candy]]. This includes but is not limited to leveling up [[List of Pokémon that evolve at or above a certain level|at or above a certain level]], or [[friendship evolution|with high friendship]], or in certain locations, or knowing a certain move, holding a certain item, and so on.
In the [[core series]] games, the player can press B during the evolution cutscene to prevent any of the [[methods of evolution]]  triggered by gaining a [[level]] in {{pkmn|battle}} or by consuming a [[Rare Candy]]. This includes but is not limited to leveling up [[List of Pokémon that evolve at or above a certain level|at or above a certain level]], or [[friendship evolution|with high friendship]], or in certain locations, or knowing a certain move, holding a certain item, and so on.
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{{main|Everstone}}
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A Pokémon [[held item|holding]] an [[Everstone]] is unable to evolve using any of the [[methods of evolution|methods]] triggered by gaining a [[level]] in {{pkmn|battle}} or by consuming a [[Rare Candy]], including all the methods of evolution that can be stopped by pressing B as explained above. However, in [[Generation I]], {{LGPE}} and {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, the Everstone is unavailable due to the lack of the held item feature.
In all [[core series]] games with the [[held item]] feature, a Pokémon holding an [[Everstone]] is unable to evolve using certain [[methods of evolution]]. This item prevents all the evolution methods triggered by [[level|leveling up]]. It also prevents a Pokémon from [[trade evolution|evolving by trade]], except this does not work in [[Generation III]] due to [[List of glitches (Generation III)#held item loss glitch|a glitch]]. From [[Generation IV]] onwards, a Kadabra still evolves into Alakazam when being traded while holding an Everstone due to an explicitly programmed exception. Only in Generations {{gen|II}} and {{gen|VIII}}, the Everstone prevents evolution from an [[Evolution stone]].


Only in Generations {{gen|II}} and {{gen|VIII}}, a Pokémon holding an Everstone is unable to evolve by using an [[Evolution stone]].
For more details, see [[Everstone#Effect|Everstone → Effect]].
 
If a Pokémon is able to [[trade evolution|evolve by trade]] with no held item, then it is possible to prevent this evolution by trading it with a held Everstone, except this does not work in [[Generation III]] due to [[List of glitches (Generation III)#held item loss glitch|a glitch]], and additionally {{p|Kadabra}} still evolves while holding this item due to an explicitly programmed exception from [[Generation IV]] onwards.
 
Since the Everstone is the only method available to prevent an evolution by trade that does not require holding an [[Evolution item]], it is not possible to trade the unevolved Pokémon in those games where the Everstone is unavailable or does not work on certain trade evolutions. For instance, in all core series games other than in [[Generation II]], it is not possible to trade a {{p|Kadabra}} without evolving it into {{p|Alakazam}}.
 
In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]], Mindy offers the player a {{p|Haunter}} as an [[in-game trade]] in [[Snowpoint City]]. Since this Haunter is holding an Everstone, it does not evolve into {{p|Gengar}}.


===Evolution exceptions===
===Evolution exceptions===
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In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], several card effects prevent a Pokémon from evolving. For instance, {{TCG ID|Phantom Forces|Spiritomb|55}} has an attack named "B Cancel" whose name refers to pressing B to cancel an evolution in the core series games.
In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], several card effects prevent a Pokémon from evolving. For instance, {{TCG ID|Phantom Forces|Spiritomb|55}} has an attack named "B Cancel" whose name refers to pressing B to cancel an evolution in the core series games.


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Revision as of 23:20, 9 April 2024

Evolution prevention refers to certain methods to stop a Pokémon from evolving.

In the core series games

B button

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Reason: State whether it is possible to stop any other Pokémon evolutions by pressing B. The evolutions of these Pokémon are not currently covered by this section: Milcery, Galarian Yamask, Galarian Farfetch'd, Stantler, White-Striped Basculin, Hisuian Qwilfish, and several evolutions from being exposed to items (Galarian Slowpoke, Applin, Sinistea, Kubfu, Scyther into Kleavor, Ursaring, Charcadet, Poltchageist, and Duraludon)

In the core series games, the player can press B during the evolution cutscene to prevent any of the methods of evolution triggered by gaining a level in battle or by consuming a Rare Candy. This includes but is not limited to leveling up at or above a certain level, or with high friendship, or in certain locations, or knowing a certain move, holding a certain item, and so on.

However, pressing B does not work to prevent evolutions from Evolution stones or from trades.

Everstone

Everstone
Main article: Everstone

In all core series games with the held item feature, a Pokémon holding an Everstone is unable to evolve using certain methods of evolution. This item prevents all the evolution methods triggered by leveling up. It also prevents a Pokémon from evolving by trade, except this does not work in Generation III due to a glitch. From Generation IV onwards, a Kadabra still evolves into Alakazam when being traded while holding an Everstone due to an explicitly programmed exception. Only in Generations II and VIII, the Everstone prevents evolution from an Evolution stone.

For more details, see Everstone → Effect.

Evolution exceptions

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, if the player does not have the National Pokédex, when a Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex meets its evolution conditions but its evolved form is not in the Kanto Pokédex (for example, Chansey's evolution into Blissey), it will attempt to evolve but fail.

Some Pokémon are unable to evolve altogether despite the games being compatible with their evolved forms. This applies to the starter Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow, the Spiky-eared Pichu in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Cosplay Pikachu in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Pikachu in a cap from Generation VII onwards, and the Partner Pikachu and Eevee in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon: Magikarp Jump

Main article: Everstone → Pokémon: Magikarp Jump

In Pokémon: Magikarp Jump, the player begins the game with one Everstone, which prevents Magikarp from evolving into Gyarados. This item can be cracked and broken by tapping Magikarp in quick succession.

Once it is broken, Magikarp can evolve on reaching Level 20 or higher. This will cause the Magikarp to retire, and a new one must be caught.

Pokémon Quest

Main article: Everstone → Pokémon Quest

In Pokémon Quest, a Pokémon is unable to evolve as long as it is holding an Everstone.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Yellow arc

In Can't Catch Caterpie!, Yellow reacted with shock and dismay when her Ratty evolved into Raticate due to the fact that she had no idea what is evolution in the first place. Blue then informed Yellow that it is possible to cancel a Pokémon's evolution by using the Pokédex.

In The Might of... Metapod?!, it was revealed that since Blue taught Yellow how to cancel a Pokémon's evolution, she had been often cancelling the evolution of her Pokémon by using Red's Pokédex. However, with the Pokédex no longer in her possession, several of her Pokémon evolved at once during the battle against Lance: Kitty evolved into Metapod and then Butterfree, Dody evolved into Dodrio, Omny evolved into Omastar, and Gravvy evolved into Golem.

In the TCG

In the Pokémon Trading Card Game, several card effects prevent a Pokémon from evolving. For instance, Spiritomb has an attack named "B Cancel" whose name refers to pressing B to cancel an evolution in the core series games.


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