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Though these three are the activating events for evolution, there is always a catalyst required for the evolution to begin. If the catalyst is present and the evolutionary event is activated, the Pokémon will evolve at the end of the process that caused the activating event (at the end of a battle or after a trade has been completed). An {{evostone|Everstone}} held by the Pokémon will always prevent the evolution by level up or trade, but not by exposure to an evolutionary stone (except the evolution of {{p|Kadabra}} to {{p|Alakazam}} via trade in | Though these three are the activating events for evolution, there is always a catalyst required for the evolution to begin. If the catalyst is present and the evolutionary event is activated, the Pokémon will evolve at the end of the process that caused the activating event (at the end of a battle or after a trade has been completed). An {{evostone|Everstone}} held by the Pokémon will always prevent the evolution by level up or trade, but not by exposure to an evolutionary stone (except the evolution of {{p|Kadabra}} to {{p|Alakazam}} via trade in Generations IV and V, due to a glitch). | ||
==Leveling up== | ==Leveling up== | ||
Most Pokémon that evolve do so after leveling up. This can be triggered by gaining [[experience]] in battle or by using a {{DL|Vitamin|Rare Candy}}. Sometimes, several additional conditions must be met in addition to gaining a level for a Pokémon to evolve, such as being at or above a specific level, knowing a move, or being in a specific | Most Pokémon that evolve do so after leveling up. This can be triggered by gaining [[experience]] in battle or by using a {{DL|Vitamin|Rare Candy}}. Sometimes, several additional conditions must be met in addition to gaining a level for a Pokémon to evolve, such as being at or above a specific level, knowing a move, or being in a specific location. When these conditions are met, a Pokémon will attempt to evolve every time it gains a level unless the conditions are removed. A Pokémon left in the {{pkmn|Day Care}} will not evolve, though, even if the conditions are met. Before [[Generation VI]], Pokémon would not evolve if player loses the battle, no matter if the conditions have been met. | ||
Note that if a Pokémon levels up under the conditions required for evolution and then faints before the battle is over, the Pokémon will still attempt to evolve at the end of the battle, but will not be revived from fainting. | Note that if a Pokémon levels up under the conditions required for evolution and then faints before the battle is over, the Pokémon will still attempt to evolve at the end of the battle, but it will not be revived from fainting. | ||
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| | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{grass color light}}" | [[File:152Chikorita.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Chikorita|{{grass color dark}}}} | ||
| | | {{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>→<br>Level up | ||
| | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{grass color light}}" | [[File:153Bayleef.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Bayleef|{{grass color dark}}}} | ||
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===At or above a certain level=== | ===At or above a certain level=== | ||
{{Main|List of Pokémon that evolve at or above a certain level}} | {{Main|List of Pokémon that evolve at or above a certain level}} | ||
Most Pokémon, with at least one in nearly every evolution family, will evolve when they reach or surpass a certain level. A Pokémon that levels up to this | Most Pokémon, with at least one in nearly every evolution family, will evolve when they reach or surpass a certain level. A Pokémon that levels up to or beyond this level will attempt to evolve every time it does so, at the end of the battle in which it attained this level or after a Rare Candy has been used. | ||
===When friendship is high=== | ===When friendship is high=== | ||
:''See also: {{cat|Pokémon that evolve by friendship}}'' | :''See also: {{cat|Pokémon that evolve by friendship}}'' | ||
Some Pokémon will only evolve when their [[friendship]] reaches 220 or above and they are leveled up. This is most common with [[baby Pokémon]]; however, some others also evolve in this way. Like the friendship system itself, this method of evolution | Some Pokémon will only evolve when their [[friendship]] reaches 220 or above and they are leveled up. This is most common with [[baby Pokémon]]; however, some others also evolve in this way. Like the friendship system itself, this method of evolution debuted in [[Generation II]]. Like those which evolve when at or above a certain level, a happy Pokémon will attempt to evolve every level until it hits level 100, unless its friendship is reduced. | ||
Although {{p|Pichu}} evolves when its friendship is high, the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} is an exception and will never evolve. | Although {{p|Pichu}} evolves when its friendship is high, the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} is an exception and will never evolve. | ||
{{ | {| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color}}; background: #{{fairy color}};" | ||
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| | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{fairy color light}}" | [[File:175Togepi.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Togepi|{{fairy color dark}}}} | ||
| | | {{bag|Soothe Bell}}<br> → <br> Friendship | ||
| | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{flying color light}}" | [[File:176Togetic.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Togetic|{{flying color dark}}}} | ||
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===When the Pokémon knows a certain move=== | ===When the Pokémon knows a certain move=== | ||
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Some Pokémon evolve only if they currently know a certain move and are then leveled up. These moves are commonly available by leveling up (in which case the Pokémon will evolve at the end of the battle in which it learned the move), though some must be taught via [[Move Reminder]]. This method was introduced in [[Generation IV]]. | Some Pokémon evolve only if they currently know a certain move and are then leveled up. These moves are commonly available by leveling up (in which case the Pokémon will evolve at the end of the battle in which it learned the move), though some must be taught via [[Move Reminder]]. This method was introduced in [[Generation IV]]. | ||
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| | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{ground color light}}" | [[File:221Piloswine.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Piloswine|{{ground color dark}}}} | ||
| | | {{bag|Rare Candy}} + {{bag|TM Rock}}<br>→<br>Level up<br><small>knowing {{mcolor|Ancient Power|000}}</small> | ||
| | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{ground color light}}" | [[File:473Mamoswine.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Mamoswine|{{ground color dark}}}} | ||
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===When trained in a certain area=== | ===When trained in a certain area=== | ||
:''See also: {{cat|Pokémon that evolve by training in a certain location}}'' | :''See also: {{cat|Pokémon that evolve by training in a certain location}}'' | ||
Some Pokémon can evolve if they gain a level while training in a certain location. Several evolutions introduced in Generation IV take advantage of this. So far, this method has only been possible in the [[Sinnoh]], [[Unova]], and [[ | Some Pokémon can evolve if they gain a level while training in a certain location. Several evolutions introduced in Generation IV take advantage of this. So far, this method has only been possible in the [[Sinnoh]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], and [[Hoenn]]{{sup/6|OR}}{{sup/6|AS}} regions. | ||
{| | {| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color}}; background: #{{rock color}};" | ||
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! colspan="3" | In a certain location | ! colspan="3" | In a certain location | ||
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| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{rock color light}}" | [[File: | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{rock color light}}" | [[File:299Nosepass.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Nosepass|{{rock color dark}}}} | ||
| | |{{bag|Rare Candy}} + {{bag|Town Map}}<br>→<br>Level up<br><small>in {{color2|000|Mt. Coronet}},<br>{{color2|000|Chargestone Cave}},<br>{{color2|000|Kalos Route 13}} or <br>{{color2|000|New Mauville}} </small> | ||
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{steel color light}}" | [[File: | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{steel color light}}" | [[File:476Probopass.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Probopass|{{steel color dark}}}} | ||
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{{ | ===At certain times=== | ||
:''See also: {{cat|Pokémon that evolve based on time}}'' | |||
The current [[time]] of day will sometimes affect evolution. It is occasionally used in tandem with another method, such as [[friendship]] or a [[held item]]. | |||
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| | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:696Tyrunt.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Tyrunt|{{dragon color dark}}}} | ||
| | |{{bag|Rare Candy}} + [[File:Day Icon.png|24px]]<br> →<br>Level 39<br><small>(day)</small> | ||
| | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:697Tyrantrum.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Tyrantrum|{{dragon color dark}}}} | ||
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===When holding an item=== | ===When holding an item=== | ||
:''See also: {{cat|Pokémon that evolve by leveling up with a held item}}'' | :''See also: {{cat|Pokémon that evolve by leveling up with a held item}}'' | ||
Several Pokémon evolve if they level up while holding a specific [[evolution-inducing held item]]. When this occurs, the item disappears upon completion of the evolution. Currently, every Pokémon who evolves in this way must also level up | Several Pokémon evolve if they level up while holding a specific [[evolution-inducing held item]]. When this occurs, the item disappears upon completion of the evolution. Currently, every Pokémon who evolves in this way must also level up during a certain period of [[time]]. | ||
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| | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{ice color light}}" | [[File:215Sneasel.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Sneasel|{{ice color dark}}}} | ||
| | | {{bag|Rare Candy}} + {{bag|Razor Claw}} + [[File:Night Icon.png|24px]]<br> →<br>Level up<br><small>holding {{color2|000|Razor Claw}}<br>(night)</small> | ||
| | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{ice color light}}" | [[File:461Weavile.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Weavile|{{ice color dark}}}} | ||
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===Unique conditions=== | ===Unique conditions=== | ||
The following Pokémon evolve through a method that is isolated to their evolution line only. | The following Pokémon evolve through a method that is isolated to their evolution line only. | ||
* {{p|Eevee}} evolves into {{p|Espeon}} when it levels up if the [[Sun and Moon Shards|Sun Shard]] is in the [[Bag]] | * In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] only, {{p|Eevee}} evolves into {{p|Espeon}} or {{p|Umbreon}} when it levels up if the [[Sun and Moon Shards|Sun or Moon Shard]], respectively, is in the [[Bag]]. Only one of the two shards can be obtained. | ||
* {{p|Mantyke}} evolves into {{p|Mantine}} when it levels up if there is a {{p|Remoraid}} in the | * Eevee evolves into {{p|Sylveon}} when it levels up after having a {{type|Fairy}} move in its moveset and at least two Affection hearts in [[Pokémon-Amie]]. | ||
* {{p|Feebas}} evolves into {{p|Milotic}} when it levels up if its | * {{p|Mantyke}} evolves into {{p|Mantine}} when it levels up if there is a {{p|Remoraid}} in the player's party. | ||
* In [[Generation III|Generations III]] and {{gen|IV}}, {{p|Feebas}} evolves into {{p|Milotic}} when it levels up if its {{OBP|Beautiful|condition|Beauty}} [[Contest condition|condition]] is 170 or above{{tt|*|Since Generation V, this is only possible for Feebas whose Beauty was raised in an older generation. Otherwise, a Feebas must be traded with the Prism Scale to evolve it into Milotic.}}. | |||
* {{p|Combee}} evolves into a {{p|Vespiquen}} at level 21 if it is female. Male Combee do not evolve. | * {{p|Combee}} evolves into a {{p|Vespiquen}} at level 21 if it is female. Male Combee do not evolve. | ||
* When {{p|Nincada}} evolves into {{p|Ninjask}} at level 20, if there is an empty slot in the party, a {{p|Shedinja}} will appear. From Generation IV onward, the player must also have a spare standard {{ball|Poké}} in their Bag. | * When {{p|Nincada}} evolves into {{p|Ninjask}} at level 20, if there is an empty slot in the party, a {{p|Shedinja}} will appear. From Generation IV onward, the player must also have a spare standard {{ball|Poké}} in their Bag. | ||
* {{p|Pancham}} evolves into {{p|Pangoro}} starting at level 32 if there is a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon in the user's party. | |||
* {{p|Inkay}} evolves into {{p|Malamar}} starting at level 30 while the [[Nintendo 3DS]] system is held upside-down. | |||
* {{p|Sliggoo}} evolves into {{p|Goodra}} starting at level 50 if it is [[rain]]ing in the overworld. Rain caused by {{m|Rain Dance}} or {{a|Drizzle}} will not trigger the evolution. | |||
===Additional factors=== | ===Additional factors=== | ||
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**{{p|Hitmontop}} if Attack = Defense | **{{p|Hitmontop}} if Attack = Defense | ||
*{{p|Wurmple}} evolves at level 7 into {{p|Silcoon}} or {{p|Cascoon}} | *{{p|Wurmple}} evolves at level 7 into {{p|Silcoon}} or {{p|Cascoon}} depending on its [[personality value]]. It is a hidden value determined when the Pokémon is caught and cannot be affected by the player. | ||
==Evolving by evolutionary stone== | ==Evolving by evolutionary stone== | ||
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The starter Pikachu on Pokémon Yellow (or any Pikachu with the same OT and ID number) will refuse to take the Thunderstone. | The starter Pikachu on Pokémon Yellow (or any Pikachu with the same OT and ID number) will refuse to take the Thunderstone. | ||
{| | {| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{fire color}};" | ||
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! colspan="3" | Using a stone | ! colspan="3" | Using a stone | ||
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| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{fire color light}}" | [[File: | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{fire color light}}" | [[File:058Growlithe.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Growlithe|{{fire color dark}}}} | ||
| | |{{bag|Fire Stone}}<br> → <br> {{color2|000|Fire Stone}} | ||
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{fire color light}}" | [[File: | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{fire color light}}" | [[File:059Arcanine.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Arcanine|{{fire color dark}}}} | ||
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{| | {| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{fighting color}}; background: #{{psychic color}};" | ||
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| rowspan="2" style="{{roundy}} background: #{{ | | rowspan="2" style="{{roundy}} background: #{{fairy color light}}" | [[File:281Kirlia.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Kirlia|{{fairy color dark}}}}<br><small>{{color|{{fairy color dark}}|(male)}}</small> | ||
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| | | {{bag|Dawn Stone}}<br> → <br> {{color2|000|Dawn Stone}} | ||
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{fighting color light}}" | [[File: | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{fighting color light}}" | [[File:475Gallade.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Gallade|{{fighting color dark}}}} | ||
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{| | {| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color}}; background: #{{ice color}};" | ||
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| rowspan="2" style="{{roundy}} background: #{{ice color light}}" | [[File: | | rowspan="2" style="{{roundy}} background: #{{ice color light}}" | [[File:361Snorunt.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Snorunt|{{ice color dark}}}}<br><small>{{color|{{ice color dark}}|(female)}}</small> | ||
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| | | {{bag|Dawn Stone}}<br>→ <br> {{color2|000|Dawn Stone}} | ||
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{ghost color light}}" | [[File: | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{ghost color light}}" | [[File:478Froslass.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Froslass|{{ghost color dark}}}} | ||
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Note that sometimes the | Note that sometimes the [[Evolution-inducing held item#Oval Stone|Oval Stone]] is said to be an evolutionary stone, because it is a stone and it is required for an evolution. However, technically Oval Stone is an evolution-inducing held item, which Happiny must be holding to evolve into Chansey when it levels up. | ||
==Evolution via trading== | ==Evolution via trading== | ||
:''Main article: [[Trade]]'' | :''Main article: [[Trade]]'' | ||
:''See also: {{cat|Pokémon that evolve through trading}}'' | :''See also: {{cat|Pokémon that evolve through trading}}'' | ||
A few Pokémon evolve only when they are [[trade]]d. The evolution starts immediately after the trade is completed, regardless of the method of trading used. However, sometimes there are additional conditions. | A few Pokémon evolve only when they are [[trade]]d. The evolution starts immediately after the trade is completed, regardless of the method of trading used. However, sometimes there are additional conditions. In the anime, Pokémon that evolve by trade sometimes evolve after being temporarily in a different person's possession, like Misty's Politoed being with Nurse Joy at the Pokémon Center and Brock's Steelix when he lent Onix to his brother Forrest. | ||
{| | {| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color}}; background: #{{ghost color}};" | ||
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! colspan="3" | Trade | ! colspan="3" | Trade | ||
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| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File: | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:093Haunter.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Haunter|{{poison color dark}}}} | ||
| | | {{bag|Pal Pad}}<br>→ <br> Trade | ||
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File: | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:094Gengar.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Gengar|{{poison color dark}}}} | ||
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Some Pokémon evolve when traded only if they are holding a certain item. Like any evolution-inducing held item, the item disappears after the Pokémon evolves. | Some Pokémon evolve when traded only if they are holding a certain item. Like any evolution-inducing held item, the item disappears after the Pokémon evolves. | ||
{| | {| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}};" | ||
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! colspan="3" | Trade while holding an item | ! colspan="3" | Trade while holding an item | ||
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| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{electric color light}}" | [[File: | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{electric color light}}" | [[File:125Electabuzz.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Electabuzz|{{electric color dark}}}} | ||
| | | {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|Electirizer}}<br> → <br> Trade<br><small>Holding an {{color2|000|Electirizer}}</small> | ||
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{electric color light}}" | [[File: | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{electric color light}}" | [[File:466Electivire.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Electivire|{{electric color dark}}}} | ||
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Some Pokémon evolve when traded with a specific Pokémon. Only two Pokémon do this so far and evolve each other through this method. | Some Pokémon evolve when traded with a specific Pokémon. Only two Pokémon do this so far and evolve each other through this method. | ||
{| | {| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color}};" | ||
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! colspan="3" | Trade for certain Pokémon | ! colspan="3" | Trade for certain Pokémon | ||
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| style="{{roundy|10px}} background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File: | | style="{{roundy|10px}} background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:616Shelmet.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Shelmet|{{bug color dark}}}} | ||
| | | {{bag|Pal Pad}} <small>for</small>{{MS|588}}<br>→ <br/> Trade<br/><small>For a {{color2|000|Karrablast (Pokémon)|Karrablast}}</small> | ||
| style="{{roundy|10px}} background: #{{bug color light}}" | [[File: | | style="{{roundy|10px}} background: #{{bug color light}}" | [[File:617Accelgor.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Accelgor|{{bug color dark}}}} | ||
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| style="{{roundy|10px}} background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File: | | style="{{roundy|10px}} background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:588Karrablast.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Karrablast|{{bug color dark}}}} | ||
| | | {{bag|Pal Pad}} <small>for</small>{{MS|616}}<br>→ <br/> Trade<br/><small>For a {{color2|000|Shelmet (Pokémon)|Shelmet}}</small> | ||
| style="{{roundy|10px}} background: #{{steel color light}}" | [[File: | | style="{{roundy|10px}} background: #{{steel color light}}" | [[File:589Escavalier.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Escavalier|{{steel color dark}}}} | ||
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Revision as of 03:33, 1 February 2015
There are numerous methods of evolution which define how and when Pokémon evolve. Most Pokémon will evolve by leveling up while others evolve through specific means, such as being traded, achieving a certain amount of friendship or leveling at certain times, among others.
Triggers
Across all generations, Pokémon may only evolve after one of three events:
Though these three are the activating events for evolution, there is always a catalyst required for the evolution to begin. If the catalyst is present and the evolutionary event is activated, the Pokémon will evolve at the end of the process that caused the activating event (at the end of a battle or after a trade has been completed). An Everstone held by the Pokémon will always prevent the evolution by level up or trade, but not by exposure to an evolutionary stone (except the evolution of Kadabra to Alakazam via trade in Generations IV and V, due to a glitch).
Leveling up
Most Pokémon that evolve do so after leveling up. This can be triggered by gaining experience in battle or by using a Rare Candy. Sometimes, several additional conditions must be met in addition to gaining a level for a Pokémon to evolve, such as being at or above a specific level, knowing a move, or being in a specific location. When these conditions are met, a Pokémon will attempt to evolve every time it gains a level unless the conditions are removed. A Pokémon left in the Day Care will not evolve, though, even if the conditions are met. Before Generation VI, Pokémon would not evolve if player loses the battle, no matter if the conditions have been met.
Note that if a Pokémon levels up under the conditions required for evolution and then faints before the battle is over, the Pokémon will still attempt to evolve at the end of the battle, but it will not be revived from fainting.
Leveling up | ||
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Chikorita |
→ Level up |
Bayleef |
At or above a certain level
- Main article: List of Pokémon that evolve at or above a certain level
Most Pokémon, with at least one in nearly every evolution family, will evolve when they reach or surpass a certain level. A Pokémon that levels up to or beyond this level will attempt to evolve every time it does so, at the end of the battle in which it attained this level or after a Rare Candy has been used.
When friendship is high
- See also: Pokémon that evolve by friendship
Some Pokémon will only evolve when their friendship reaches 220 or above and they are leveled up. This is most common with baby Pokémon; however, some others also evolve in this way. Like the friendship system itself, this method of evolution debuted in Generation II. Like those which evolve when at or above a certain level, a happy Pokémon will attempt to evolve every level until it hits level 100, unless its friendship is reduced.
Although Pichu evolves when its friendship is high, the Spiky-eared Pichu in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver is an exception and will never evolve.
Friendship | ||
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Togepi |
→ Friendship |
Togetic |
When the Pokémon knows a certain move
- See also: Pokémon that evolve with certain moves
Some Pokémon evolve only if they currently know a certain move and are then leveled up. These moves are commonly available by leveling up (in which case the Pokémon will evolve at the end of the battle in which it learned the move), though some must be taught via Move Reminder. This method was introduced in Generation IV.
Knowing a move | ||
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Piloswine |
+ → Level up knowing Ancient Power |
Mamoswine |
When trained in a certain area
Some Pokémon can evolve if they gain a level while training in a certain location. Several evolutions introduced in Generation IV take advantage of this. So far, this method has only been possible in the Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and HoennORAS regions.
In a certain location | ||
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Nosepass |
+ → Level up in Mt. Coronet, Chargestone Cave, Kalos Route 13 or New Mauville |
Probopass |
At certain times
- See also: Pokémon that evolve based on time
The current time of day will sometimes affect evolution. It is occasionally used in tandem with another method, such as friendship or a held item.
At certain times | ||
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Tyrunt |
+ File:Day Icon.png → Level 39 (day) |
Tyrantrum |
When holding an item
Several Pokémon evolve if they level up while holding a specific evolution-inducing held item. When this occurs, the item disappears upon completion of the evolution. Currently, every Pokémon who evolves in this way must also level up during a certain period of time.
Holding an item | ||
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Sneasel |
+ + File:Night Icon.png → Level up holding Razor Claw (night) |
Weavile |
Unique conditions
The following Pokémon evolve through a method that is isolated to their evolution line only.
- In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness only, Eevee evolves into Espeon or Umbreon when it levels up if the Sun or Moon Shard, respectively, is in the Bag. Only one of the two shards can be obtained.
- Eevee evolves into Sylveon when it levels up after having a Fairy-type move in its moveset and at least two Affection hearts in Pokémon-Amie.
- Mantyke evolves into Mantine when it levels up if there is a Remoraid in the player's party.
- In Generations III and IV, Feebas evolves into Milotic when it levels up if its Beauty condition is 170 or above*.
- Combee evolves into a Vespiquen at level 21 if it is female. Male Combee do not evolve.
- When Nincada evolves into Ninjask at level 20, if there is an empty slot in the party, a Shedinja will appear. From Generation IV onward, the player must also have a spare standard Poké Ball in their Bag.
- Pancham evolves into Pangoro starting at level 32 if there is a Dark-type Pokémon in the user's party.
- Inkay evolves into Malamar starting at level 30 while the Nintendo 3DS system is held upside-down.
- Sliggoo evolves into Goodra starting at level 50 if it is raining in the overworld. Rain caused by Rain Dance or Drizzle will not trigger the evolution.
Additional factors
Some Pokémon from branched evolution families evolve into different forms depending on some additional factors. These factors are not conditions for evolution, since they do not determine the possibility of evolution, but what the Pokémon will become after evolution.
- Burmy evolves at level 20, but its new form is determined by its gender and, if female, its cloak (which changes according to the place where it has battled last time).
- Tyrogue evolves at level 20, depending on its stats.
- Hitmonlee if Attack > Defense
- Hitmonchan if Attack < Defense
- Hitmontop if Attack = Defense
- Wurmple evolves at level 7 into Silcoon or Cascoon depending on its personality value. It is a hidden value determined when the Pokémon is caught and cannot be affected by the player.
Evolving by evolutionary stone
- Main article: Evolutionary stone
- See also: Pokémon that evolve by evolutionary stone
Some Pokémon evolve when they are exposed to an evolutionary stone. The stone may be applied at any time and causes an instant evolution. The player can decide whether and when to evolve his or her Pokémon, but he or she must choose carefully as most Pokémon will no longer be able to learn certain moves when they evolve in this way, and some (like Raichu and Togekiss) cannot learn any moves by leveling up, although there are exceptions to this rule and certain moves are exclusive to the stone-evolved Pokémon.
The starter Pikachu on Pokémon Yellow (or any Pikachu with the same OT and ID number) will refuse to take the Thunderstone.
Using a stone | ||
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Growlithe |
→ Fire Stone |
Arcanine |
Usually there are no special requirements for stone-induced evolution, with only two exceptions: Kirlia and Snorunt.
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Note that sometimes the Oval Stone is said to be an evolutionary stone, because it is a stone and it is required for an evolution. However, technically Oval Stone is an evolution-inducing held item, which Happiny must be holding to evolve into Chansey when it levels up.
Evolution via trading
- Main article: Trade
- See also: Pokémon that evolve through trading
A few Pokémon evolve only when they are traded. The evolution starts immediately after the trade is completed, regardless of the method of trading used. However, sometimes there are additional conditions. In the anime, Pokémon that evolve by trade sometimes evolve after being temporarily in a different person's possession, like Misty's Politoed being with Nurse Joy at the Pokémon Center and Brock's Steelix when he lent Onix to his brother Forrest.
Trade | ||
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Haunter |
→ Trade |
Gengar |
Holding a certain item
- Main article: Evolution-inducing held item
- See also: Pokémon that evolve by trading with a held item
Some Pokémon evolve when traded only if they are holding a certain item. Like any evolution-inducing held item, the item disappears after the Pokémon evolves.
Trade while holding an item | ||
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Electabuzz |
+ → Trade Holding an Electirizer |
Electivire |
Trading for a certain Pokémon
Some Pokémon evolve when traded with a specific Pokémon. Only two Pokémon do this so far and evolve each other through this method.
Trade for certain Pokémon | ||
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Shelmet |
for → Trade For a Karrablast |
Accelgor |
Karrablast |
for → Trade For a Shelmet |
Escavalier |