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Brock's Croagunk

2008-08-21T18:06:45Z

Infernape master: /* History */

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trainername=Brock|
pokemonname=Croagunk|
jtrainername=タケシ|
jpokemonname=グレッグル|
tmtrainername=Takeshi|
tmpokemonname=Gureggru|
image=[[Image:Brock_gureggru.jpg|220px]] |
caption=Brock's Croagunk. |
location=[[Sinnoh]] |
gender=Male |
epnum=DP008|
epname=Gymbaliar!|
prevonum=453|
evo1num=454|
current=[[Party|With Brock]]|
enva1=[[Bill Rogers]]|
java1=[[Katsuyuki Konishi]]|
}}

'''Brock's Croagunk''' (Japanese: '''タケシのグレッグル''' ''Takeshi's Gureggru'') was the first [[Pokémon]] [[Brock]] [[captured Pokémon|captured]] in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]], and the ninth overall. His Japanese voice actor is 小西克幸 ''[[Katsuyuki Konishi]]'' and his English voice actor is [[Bill Rogers]].

==History==
Croagunk was first seen resting outside a supermarket. When {{MTR}} emerged from it, Croagunk followed him to where [[Team Rocket]] was using a fake [[gym]] to steal unsuspecting {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' Pokémon. While their plan was going badly, as it required [[Jessie]] to win, and her {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} kept losing, she decided to use Croagunk and soon won many {{pkmn|battle}}s.

After [[Ash Ketchum]] and [[Ash's friends|his friends]] entered the gym, Croagunk lost against [[Dawn's Ambipom|Ash's Aipom]]. Team Rocket resorted to grabbing [[Ash's Pikachu]] and running off, leaving Croagunk behind in the process. Brock was the first to notice Croagunk, and feeling a connection, Croagunk later willingly went into Brock's [[Poké Ball]].

Like [[Brock's Sudowoodo|Brock's Bonsly]], Croagunk has attacked Brock in order to continue the series' running gag of keeping Brock away from the girls who are the objects of his affection, to the point that even Croagunk's presence can be sensed by Brock, which may make Brock suddenly stop making his romantic advances. When forcefully dragging Brock away from girls, he usually uses {{m|Poison Jab}}, which usually makes Brock suddenly collapse so Croagunk can easily drag Brock away. However, when Brock pledged to save [[Oralie]]'s {{p|Magikarp}} and [[Haley]]'s {{p|Feebas}}, Croagunk jabbed Brock, which caused {{an|Dawn}} to remark that Croagunk may have gone too far. Many fans think Croagunk could be jealous or possessive.

He has some unique characterization, as he acted alone many times. His actions were sometimes part of an episode plot. He has a unique fighting style, as shown in ''[[DP014|Leave It To Brocko]]'', by defeating {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} by repeatedly using {{m|Brick Break}} while Seviper was using {{m|Bind}} on him, eventually ending in a draw.

Croagunk has been shown to have his own pace for things like eating, attacking, or following Brock. Similar to [[Ash's Sceptile|Ash's Treecko]], he is also a bit of a loner, preferring to sit alone when eating or just resting. In ''[[DP032|An Angry Combeenation]]'', he didn't like the sweet taste of [[honey]], which may imply his [[nature]] is brave, relaxed, quiet or sassy. This makes sense, considering a nature which dislikes sweet flavors has a lowered amount of [[stats#Speed|speed]].

He is a very powerful Pokémon, as demonstrated in his debut episode where he beat many trainers while he was under the command of [[Jessie]]. He has since become Brock's main battling Pokémon and has proved his power again and again. He seems to have a rivalry developing with one of the other strength-oriented Pokémon on the cast, [[Ash's Buizel]].
also he managed to stop dialga`s attak in the rise of darkrai just with poison jab. he might be a level 100 or some high level

He also has good hearing, as he could hear {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} in the bush in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'' and Team Rocket sneaking into Oreburgh Gym in ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched]]''. He is sometimes aware of many strange or some unusual situations; in ''[[DP043|Malice in Wonderland!]]'', he literally saves the day when he jabs Brock and saves him from {{p|Mismagius}}'s illusions. This may be due to the fact he has the {{a|Anticipation}} ability, which warns of a foe's [[super effective]] moves.

He also can do a remarkable impression of a {{p|Politoed}}, as seen in ''[[DP033|All Dressed up with Somewhere to Go]]'', where his convincing {{pkmn|cosplay}} and acting won a Pokémon Cosplay Competition.
<gallery>
Image:Croagunk_Politoed.jpg|Croagunk's impression of a {{p|Politoed}}.
Image:Gureggru_poisonstab.jpg|Croagunk using '''Poison Jab''' on Brock.
</gallery>

==Moves used==
* {{m|Poison Sting}}
* {{m|Poison Jab}}
* {{m|Brick Break}}

==Trivia==
* According to the [[Pokétch]], Croagunk is very close to Brock. In fact, Croagunk is about as close to Brock as {{AP|Pikachu}} is to {{Ash}}.
* Croagunk is the first {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon owned by Brock.
* Croagunk's only known losses are against [[Ash's Aipom]], [[Paul's Torterra]], and a group of {{p|Psyduck}} in [[DP087]]. It fought [[Jessie's Seviper]] to a draw when both Pokémon fainted. It also fought [[Saturn]]'s Toxicroak, but since [[Team Galactic]] retreated, it ended in a draw.
* It should be noted that when Croagunk uses {{m|Poison Jab}} on his opponents, his "fingers" fully glow with poison. However when he uses it on Brock, only the tips of his fingers glow possibly meaning that he doesn't use nearly as much poison on Brock as he would an adversary.
*In Croagunk's anime debut, during the time under control of Jessie, he was told to use Poison Sting, yet he used Brick Break instead.
[[Image:Croagunkodd.jpg|thumb|right|Look at the Pokémon behind.]]
* Croagunk is the second Pokémon Brock owns that is a {{type2|Poison}}. His first was his {{TP|Brock|Crobat}}.
* He is also Brock's first Pokémon in the {{egg|Humanshape}} egg group.
* In [[DP084]], it is seen that some Pokémon find Croagunk odd.
* Out of all the people to stop Brock from making a fool of himself in front of girls, Croagunk is the one shown so far to enjoy it, perhaps thinking it of a game. This is shown in [[DP086]] when he giggles after Brock is shot down by [[Paris]].

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Croagunk}}

==External links==
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/r_p-takeshi9.html Gureggru's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)

{{Brock's Pokémon}}
{{Team Rocket's Pokémon}}

[[Category:Brock's Pokémon|Croagunk]]
[[Category:Jessie's Pokémon|Croagunk]]

[[de:Rockos Glibunkel]]
[[ja:タケシのグレッグル]]
[[pt:Croagunk de Brock]]

Methods of Evolution

2008-08-18T10:52:45Z

Infernape master: /* Evolving by level */

There are a number of '''methods of evolution''', which defines how and when a Pokémon [[Evolution|evolves]]. These can make it slightly harder for some Pokémon to evolve in comparison to others.

==Triggers of evolution==
There are only three events that may cause a Pokémon to evolve:

* Leveling up
* Being exposed to an evolutionary stone
* Being traded

Of course, it is not sufficient that one of these events happens, but it is also neccesary that all the required conditions are met. Therefore, when we are speaking about a ''method of evolution'', we mean both the event and the conditions. Which one of the evolution-triggering events must happen to make certain Pokémon reach its next evolution stage and what conditions must be met is determined for each Pokémon individually.

Pokémon from [[Evolution#Branch_evolution_families|branched evolution families]] may evolve into different forms depending on the event that caused evolution and other conditions.

==Evolving by level==
This is the most common trigger of evolution: most Pokémon evolve when they [[level]] up. It is not neccessary that Pokémon levels up by gaining experience in a battle: [[Vitamin#Rare Candy|Rare Candy]] will also trigger evolution if all conditions are met. However, leveling up in [[Pokémon Daycare|Daycare]] will not cause evolution. Also it will not evolve if it is holding an {{evostone|Everstone}}. If a Pokémon levels up in a battle, the evolution will be triggered immediately after the battle. Of course, there are no Pokémon that evolve by leveling up without any additional conditions.

===Reaching a certain level===
Amongst Pokémon that evolve by level, most Pokémon evolve as soon as they reach a certain level by leveling up. If a Pokémon is not able to evolve when it reaches the required level, it will try to evolve every time it levels up again.

'''Example''': {{p|Ekans}} evolves into {{p|Arbok}} at <b>level 22</b>.

This method of evolution in most cases has no special disadvantages. However, {{p|Meowth}}, for example, evolves into {{p|Persian}} at level 30, but learns {{m|Pay Day}} at level 32. In Generation IV Persian cannot learn Pay Day by leveling up, what means that if a player wants to have a Persian with Pay Day, he must not let Meowth evolve until it has learned this attack.
Also if the trainer as kept the pokemon in it`s base form (perhaps for a trade that someone didn`t want to trade in the end) if it is level 100 and it can no longer level up so it will be unable to evolve (does not include item evolution
===Happiness===
Some Pokémon evolve by leveling up if their hidden [[Happiness]] stat is 220 or above. It is usually true for [[baby Pokémon]] such as {{p|Cleffa}}, but also holds true for some other Pokémon, including {{p|Chansey}} (evolves to {{p|Blissey}}). This method of evolution was introduced in [[Generation II]].

The following Pokémon evolve using this method:
*{{p|Golbat}} → {{p|Crobat}}
*{{p|Chansey}} → {{p|Blissey}}
*{{p|Pichu}} → {{p|Pikachu}}
*{{p|Cleffa}} → {{p|Clefairy}}
*{{p|Igglybuff}} → {{p|Jigglypuff}}
*{{p|Togepi}} → {{p|Togetic}}
*{{p|Munchlax}} → {{p|Snorlax}}
*{{p|Buneary}} → {{p|Lopunny}}

===Less common conditions===
====Knowing a certain move====
Some Pokémon evolve when they level up if they know a certain move. All of them can learn required moves by leveling up. However, if they are made to forget these moves, they must relearn them in order to evolve with the help of [[move relearner]]. This method of evolution has been introduced in [[Generation IV]].

*{{m|Rollout}}
**{{p|Lickitung}} → {{p|Lickilicky}}
*{{m|AncientPower}}
**{{p|Tangela}} → {{p|Tangrowth}}
**{{p|Yanma}} → {{p|Yanmega}}
**{{p|Piloswine}} → {{p|Mamoswine}}
*{{m|Double Hit}}
**{{p|Aipom}} → {{p|Ambipom}}
*{{m|Mimic}}
**{{p|Mime Jr.}} → {{p|Mr.Mime}}
**{{p|Bonsly}} → {{p|Sudowoodo}}

====Being in a certain area====
This method of evolution has also been introduced in [[Pokémon_Diamond_and_Pearl_Versions|Generation IV games]], where some Pokémon evolve when they level up in a certain area.

*At [[Mt. Coronet]]
**{{p|Magneton}} → {{p|Magnezone}}
**{{p|Nosepass}} → {{p|Probopass}}
*In [[Eterna Forest]]
**{{p|Eevee}} → {{p|Leafeon}}
*On [[Route 217]]
**{{p|Eevee}} → {{p|Glaceon}}

====Holding a certain item====
Some Pokémon evolve when they level up if they are holding a certain [[Evolution-inducing held item|item]]. In this case the item disappears after the Pokémon evolves.

*{{p|Happiny}} (holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Oval Stone|Oval Stone]]) → {{p|Chansey}}
*{{p|Gligar}} (holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Razor Fang|Razor Fang]]) → {{p|Gliscor}}
*{{p|Sneasel}} (holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Razor Claw|Razor Claw]]) → {{p|Weavile}}

To see evolutions such as how {{p|Onix}} evolves into {{p|Steelix}} check [[#Holding_a_certain_item_2|below]].

====By time and happiness====
Some Pokémon evolve by leveling up being happy, but only during a certain part of the day.

The following Pokémon are known to evolve this way:
*Day
**{{p|Eevee}} → {{p|Espeon}}
**{{p|Budew}} → {{p|Roselia}}
**{{p|Riolu}} → {{p|Lucario}}
*Night
**{{p|Eevee}} → {{p|Umbreon}}
**{{p|Chingling}} → {{p|Chimecho}}

====With a certain Pokémon in the party====
This is a unique condition: {{p|Mantyke}} evolves into {{p|Mantine}} when it levels up only if there is a {{p|Remoraid}} in user's party.

====With high enough Beauty====
This is also a unique condition: {{p|Feebas}} evolves into {{p|Milotic}} by leveling up if its Beauty stat is 170 or above.

====With a certain gender and at a certain level====
It is the third unique condition: {{p|Combee}} evolves into a {{p|Vespiquen}} if it is female. Male Combee do not evolve.

===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.

*{{p|Burmy}}. This Pokémon evolves at level 20, but its new form is determined by its gender and cloak (and cloak changes according to the place, where it has battled last time).
**Male Burmy → {{p|Mothim}}
**Female Burmy → {{p|Wormadam}}, but the type combination of Wormadam is determined by the cloak.
***With Plant cloak (after battling in the wild) → {{t|Bug}}/{{t|Grass}} Wormadam
***With Sandy cloak (after battling in a cave or on a beach) → {{t|Bug}}/{{t|Ground}} Wormadam.
***With Trash cloak (after battling in a building) → {{t|Bug}}/{{t|Steel}} Wormadam.

*{{p|Tyrogue}}. This Pokémon evolves at level 20 depending on its stats.
**If its [[Stat#Defense|Defense]] is higher than [[Stat#Attack|Attack]], it evolves into {{p|Hitmonchan}}
**If its Attack is higher than Defense, it evolves into {{p|Hitmonlee}}.
**If Attack is equal to Defense, it evolves into {{p|Hitmontop}}.

*{{p|Wurmple}}. It evolves at level 7 into {{p|Silcoon}} or {{p|Cascoon}}, depending on its personality value. This value is hidden, determined when Pokémon is caught and cannot be affected by the player. See the article about [[personality value]] for the exact formula.

*{{p|Shedinja}}. This Pokémon appears in the player's party when {{p|Nincada}} evolves into a {{p|Ninjask}} (at level 20) if there is a free space there (in Diamond and Pearl the player must also have a free [[Poké Ball]]). If there is no room for Shedinja, it will not appear (but Nincada will still evolve).

Espeon and Umbreon are not listed here, because they were [[#By time and happiness|already mentioned]].

==Evolving with evolutionary stone==
Some Pokémon evolve when they are exposed to an [[evolutionary stone]]. The stone may be applied at any time, thus causing an instant evolution.

However, as the player can decide whether and when to evolve his or her Pokémon (although he always can decide it, since evolution can be cancelled or prevented by using an Everstone), he or she must take the decision carefully: most Pokémon will no longer be able to learn certain moves when they evolve in this way, and some (like {{p|Raichu}}) cannot learn any moves by leveling up, although there are exceptions to this rule and certain moves are exclusive to the stone-evolved Pokémon.

'''Examples:'''
* {{p|Nidorino}} → {{p|Nidoking}} with {{evostone|Moon Stone}}
* {{p|Gloom}} → {{p|Bellossom}} with {{evostone|Sun Stone}}
* {{p|Weepinbell}} → {{p|Victreebel}} with {{evostone|Leaf Stone}}

Usually there are no special requirements for stone-induced evolution, with only two exceptions:
*Male {{p|Kirlia}} → {{p|Gallade}} with {{evostone|Dawn Stone}}
*Female {{p|Snorunt}} → {{p|Froslass}} with {{evostone|Dawn Stone}}

Both Pokémon have other ways of evolution that do not depend on their gender:
*{{p|Kirlia}} → {{p|Gardevoir}} at level 30
*{{p|Snorunt}} → {{p|Glalie}} at level 42

Note that sometimes (in Bulbapedia as well) {{evostone|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.

==Evolving after being traded==
Many Pokémon evolve only when they are [[Trade|traded]]. The evolution starts immediately after the trade, regardless of the method of trading used. However, sometimes there are additional conditions.

'''Examples:'''
*{{p|Kadabra}} → {{p|Alakazam}}
*{{p|Machoke}} → {{p|Machamp}}
*{{p|Graveler}} → {{p|Golem}}
*{{p|Haunter}} → {{p|Gengar}}

A well-known mistranslation in the [[Generation I]] games suggested that after trading a man a {{p|Raichu}}, he said that it had evolved. This fueled speculation as to whether or not there would be a third stage to the {{p|Pikachu}} line in [[Generation II]]; the third stage was realized in the form of a [[Baby Pokémon]], {{p|Pichu}}.

===Holding a certain item===
Some Pokémon evolve when traded only if the are holding a certain item. Like any evolution-inducing held item, the item disappears after the Pokémon evolves.

The following Pokémon evolve using this method:

*{{p|Poliwhirl}} → {{p|Politoed}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#King's Rock|King's Rock]]
*{{p|Slowpoke}} → {{p|Slowking}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#King's Rock|King's Rock]]
*{{p|Onix}} → {{p|Steelix}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Metal Coat|Metal Coat]]
*{{p|Rhydon}} → {{p|Rhyperior}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Protector|Protector]]
*{{p|Seadra}} → {{p|Kingdra}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Dragon Scale|Dragon Scale]]
*{{p|Scyther}} → {{p|Scizor}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Metal Coat|Metal Coat]]
*{{p|Magmar}} → {{p|Magmortar}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Magmarizer|Magmarizer]]
*{{p|Electabuzz}} → {{p|Electivire}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Electirizer|Electirizer]]
*{{p|Porygon}} → {{p|Porygon2}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Up-Grade|Up-Grade]]
*{{p|Porygon2}} → {{p|Porygon-Z}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Dubious Disc|Dubious Disc]]
*{{p|Dusclops}} → {{p|Dusknoir}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Reaper Cloth|Reaper Cloth]]
*{{p|Clamperl}} → {{p|Huntail}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#DeepSeaTooth|DeepSeaTooth]]
*{{p|Clamperl}} → {{p|Gorebyss}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#DeepSeaScale|DeepSeaScale]]

==References==
*[[Evolution]]
*[[Evolutionary stone]]
*[[Evolution-inducing held item]]

[[Category:Pokémon world]]

Methods of Evolution

2008-08-18T10:51:24Z

Infernape master: /* Evolving by level */

There are a number of '''methods of evolution''', which defines how and when a Pokémon [[Evolution|evolves]]. These can make it slightly harder for some Pokémon to evolve in comparison to others.

==Triggers of evolution==
There are only three events that may cause a Pokémon to evolve:

* Leveling up
* Being exposed to an evolutionary stone
* Being traded

Of course, it is not sufficient that one of these events happens, but it is also neccesary that all the required conditions are met. Therefore, when we are speaking about a ''method of evolution'', we mean both the event and the conditions. Which one of the evolution-triggering events must happen to make certain Pokémon reach its next evolution stage and what conditions must be met is determined for each Pokémon individually.

Pokémon from [[Evolution#Branch_evolution_families|branched evolution families]] may evolve into different forms depending on the event that caused evolution and other conditions.

==Evolving by level==
This is the most common trigger of evolution: most Pokémon evolve when they [[level]] up. It is not neccessary that Pokémon levels up by gaining experience in a battle: [[Vitamin#Rare Candy|Rare Candy]] will also trigger evolution if all conditions are met. However, leveling up in [[Pokémon Daycare|Daycare]] will not cause evolution. Also it will not evolve if it is holding an {{evostone|Everstone}}. If a Pokémon levels up in a battle, the evolution will be triggered immediately after the battle. Of course, there are no Pokémon that evolve by leveling up without any additional conditions.

===Reaching a certain level===
Amongst Pokémon that evolve by level, most Pokémon evolve as soon as they reach a certain level by leveling up. If a Pokémon is not able to evolve when it reaches the required level, it will try to evolve every time it levels up again. Therefore, Pokémon from this group cannot be evolved only if the somehow reached level 100 without evolving.

'''Example''': {{p|Ekans}} evolves into {{p|Arbok}} at <b>level 22</b>.

This method of evolution in most cases has no special disadvantages. However, {{p|Meowth}}, for example, evolves into {{p|Persian}} at level 30, but learns {{m|Pay Day}} at level 32. In Generation IV Persian cannot learn Pay Day by leveling up, what means that if a player wants to have a Persian with Pay Day, he must not let Meowth evolve until it has learned this attack.
Also if the trainer as kept the pokemon in it`s base form (perhaps for a trade that someone didn`t want to trade in the end) if it is level 100 and it can no longer level up so it will be unable to evolve (does not include item evolution
===Happiness===
Some Pokémon evolve by leveling up if their hidden [[Happiness]] stat is 220 or above. It is usually true for [[baby Pokémon]] such as {{p|Cleffa}}, but also holds true for some other Pokémon, including {{p|Chansey}} (evolves to {{p|Blissey}}). This method of evolution was introduced in [[Generation II]].

The following Pokémon evolve using this method:
*{{p|Golbat}} → {{p|Crobat}}
*{{p|Chansey}} → {{p|Blissey}}
*{{p|Pichu}} → {{p|Pikachu}}
*{{p|Cleffa}} → {{p|Clefairy}}
*{{p|Igglybuff}} → {{p|Jigglypuff}}
*{{p|Togepi}} → {{p|Togetic}}
*{{p|Munchlax}} → {{p|Snorlax}}
*{{p|Buneary}} → {{p|Lopunny}}

===Less common conditions===
====Knowing a certain move====
Some Pokémon evolve when they level up if they know a certain move. All of them can learn required moves by leveling up. However, if they are made to forget these moves, they must relearn them in order to evolve with the help of [[move relearner]]. This method of evolution has been introduced in [[Generation IV]].

*{{m|Rollout}}
**{{p|Lickitung}} → {{p|Lickilicky}}
*{{m|AncientPower}}
**{{p|Tangela}} → {{p|Tangrowth}}
**{{p|Yanma}} → {{p|Yanmega}}
**{{p|Piloswine}} → {{p|Mamoswine}}
*{{m|Double Hit}}
**{{p|Aipom}} → {{p|Ambipom}}
*{{m|Mimic}}
**{{p|Mime Jr.}} → {{p|Mr.Mime}}
**{{p|Bonsly}} → {{p|Sudowoodo}}

====Being in a certain area====
This method of evolution has also been introduced in [[Pokémon_Diamond_and_Pearl_Versions|Generation IV games]], where some Pokémon evolve when they level up in a certain area.

*At [[Mt. Coronet]]
**{{p|Magneton}} → {{p|Magnezone}}
**{{p|Nosepass}} → {{p|Probopass}}
*In [[Eterna Forest]]
**{{p|Eevee}} → {{p|Leafeon}}
*On [[Route 217]]
**{{p|Eevee}} → {{p|Glaceon}}

====Holding a certain item====
Some Pokémon evolve when they level up if they are holding a certain [[Evolution-inducing held item|item]]. In this case the item disappears after the Pokémon evolves.

*{{p|Happiny}} (holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Oval Stone|Oval Stone]]) → {{p|Chansey}}
*{{p|Gligar}} (holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Razor Fang|Razor Fang]]) → {{p|Gliscor}}
*{{p|Sneasel}} (holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Razor Claw|Razor Claw]]) → {{p|Weavile}}

To see evolutions such as how {{p|Onix}} evolves into {{p|Steelix}} check [[#Holding_a_certain_item_2|below]].

====By time and happiness====
Some Pokémon evolve by leveling up being happy, but only during a certain part of the day.

The following Pokémon are known to evolve this way:
*Day
**{{p|Eevee}} → {{p|Espeon}}
**{{p|Budew}} → {{p|Roselia}}
**{{p|Riolu}} → {{p|Lucario}}
*Night
**{{p|Eevee}} → {{p|Umbreon}}
**{{p|Chingling}} → {{p|Chimecho}}

====With a certain Pokémon in the party====
This is a unique condition: {{p|Mantyke}} evolves into {{p|Mantine}} when it levels up only if there is a {{p|Remoraid}} in user's party.

====With high enough Beauty====
This is also a unique condition: {{p|Feebas}} evolves into {{p|Milotic}} by leveling up if its Beauty stat is 170 or above.

====With a certain gender and at a certain level====
It is the third unique condition: {{p|Combee}} evolves into a {{p|Vespiquen}} if it is female. Male Combee do not evolve.

===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.

*{{p|Burmy}}. This Pokémon evolves at level 20, but its new form is determined by its gender and cloak (and cloak changes according to the place, where it has battled last time).
**Male Burmy → {{p|Mothim}}
**Female Burmy → {{p|Wormadam}}, but the type combination of Wormadam is determined by the cloak.
***With Plant cloak (after battling in the wild) → {{t|Bug}}/{{t|Grass}} Wormadam
***With Sandy cloak (after battling in a cave or on a beach) → {{t|Bug}}/{{t|Ground}} Wormadam.
***With Trash cloak (after battling in a building) → {{t|Bug}}/{{t|Steel}} Wormadam.

*{{p|Tyrogue}}. This Pokémon evolves at level 20 depending on its stats.
**If its [[Stat#Defense|Defense]] is higher than [[Stat#Attack|Attack]], it evolves into {{p|Hitmonchan}}
**If its Attack is higher than Defense, it evolves into {{p|Hitmonlee}}.
**If Attack is equal to Defense, it evolves into {{p|Hitmontop}}.

*{{p|Wurmple}}. It evolves at level 7 into {{p|Silcoon}} or {{p|Cascoon}}, depending on its personality value. This value is hidden, determined when Pokémon is caught and cannot be affected by the player. See the article about [[personality value]] for the exact formula.

*{{p|Shedinja}}. This Pokémon appears in the player's party when {{p|Nincada}} evolves into a {{p|Ninjask}} (at level 20) if there is a free space there (in Diamond and Pearl the player must also have a free [[Poké Ball]]). If there is no room for Shedinja, it will not appear (but Nincada will still evolve).

Espeon and Umbreon are not listed here, because they were [[#By time and happiness|already mentioned]].

==Evolving with evolutionary stone==
Some Pokémon evolve when they are exposed to an [[evolutionary stone]]. The stone may be applied at any time, thus causing an instant evolution.

However, as the player can decide whether and when to evolve his or her Pokémon (although he always can decide it, since evolution can be cancelled or prevented by using an Everstone), he or she must take the decision carefully: most Pokémon will no longer be able to learn certain moves when they evolve in this way, and some (like {{p|Raichu}}) cannot learn any moves by leveling up, although there are exceptions to this rule and certain moves are exclusive to the stone-evolved Pokémon.

'''Examples:'''
* {{p|Nidorino}} → {{p|Nidoking}} with {{evostone|Moon Stone}}
* {{p|Gloom}} → {{p|Bellossom}} with {{evostone|Sun Stone}}
* {{p|Weepinbell}} → {{p|Victreebel}} with {{evostone|Leaf Stone}}

Usually there are no special requirements for stone-induced evolution, with only two exceptions:
*Male {{p|Kirlia}} → {{p|Gallade}} with {{evostone|Dawn Stone}}
*Female {{p|Snorunt}} → {{p|Froslass}} with {{evostone|Dawn Stone}}

Both Pokémon have other ways of evolution that do not depend on their gender:
*{{p|Kirlia}} → {{p|Gardevoir}} at level 30
*{{p|Snorunt}} → {{p|Glalie}} at level 42

Note that sometimes (in Bulbapedia as well) {{evostone|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.

==Evolving after being traded==
Many Pokémon evolve only when they are [[Trade|traded]]. The evolution starts immediately after the trade, regardless of the method of trading used. However, sometimes there are additional conditions.

'''Examples:'''
*{{p|Kadabra}} → {{p|Alakazam}}
*{{p|Machoke}} → {{p|Machamp}}
*{{p|Graveler}} → {{p|Golem}}
*{{p|Haunter}} → {{p|Gengar}}

A well-known mistranslation in the [[Generation I]] games suggested that after trading a man a {{p|Raichu}}, he said that it had evolved. This fueled speculation as to whether or not there would be a third stage to the {{p|Pikachu}} line in [[Generation II]]; the third stage was realized in the form of a [[Baby Pokémon]], {{p|Pichu}}.

===Holding a certain item===
Some Pokémon evolve when traded only if the are holding a certain item. Like any evolution-inducing held item, the item disappears after the Pokémon evolves.

The following Pokémon evolve using this method:

*{{p|Poliwhirl}} → {{p|Politoed}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#King's Rock|King's Rock]]
*{{p|Slowpoke}} → {{p|Slowking}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#King's Rock|King's Rock]]
*{{p|Onix}} → {{p|Steelix}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Metal Coat|Metal Coat]]
*{{p|Rhydon}} → {{p|Rhyperior}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Protector|Protector]]
*{{p|Seadra}} → {{p|Kingdra}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Dragon Scale|Dragon Scale]]
*{{p|Scyther}} → {{p|Scizor}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Metal Coat|Metal Coat]]
*{{p|Magmar}} → {{p|Magmortar}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Magmarizer|Magmarizer]]
*{{p|Electabuzz}} → {{p|Electivire}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Electirizer|Electirizer]]
*{{p|Porygon}} → {{p|Porygon2}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Up-Grade|Up-Grade]]
*{{p|Porygon2}} → {{p|Porygon-Z}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Dubious Disc|Dubious Disc]]
*{{p|Dusclops}} → {{p|Dusknoir}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#Reaper Cloth|Reaper Cloth]]
*{{p|Clamperl}} → {{p|Huntail}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#DeepSeaTooth|DeepSeaTooth]]
*{{p|Clamperl}} → {{p|Gorebyss}}: trade while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item#DeepSeaScale|DeepSeaScale]]

==References==
*[[Evolution]]
*[[Evolutionary stone]]
*[[Evolution-inducing held item]]

[[Category:Pokémon world]]

Battle Frontier (Generation IV)

2008-08-07T09:40:43Z

Infernape master:

{{upcoming notice}}
[[Image:Battle place platinum.jpg‎|thumb|left|The Sinnoh Battle Frontier|250px]]

The '''Battle Frontier''' is a new area introduced in {{game|Platinum}}, yet to be released. This is the second Battle Frontier made in the [[Pokémon world]], the {{ho|Battle Frontier|other}} being in [[Hoenn]]. The Battle Frontier is located in [[Sinnoh]] replacing the {{si|Battle Park}} from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. Nothing is known about the other venues in the Battle Frontier, but it is confirmed to have the {{si|Battle Tower}} returning from Diamond and Pearl, much as was the case with the one in Hoenn.

[[Battle Point]]s will be rewarded to the player for completing venues. There will be a new market area for the player to buy goods in exchange for Battle Points.

The other venues known include a castle, a palace, a temple, a circus-like tent, and a stadium.
the tent shall most likely be used for some kind of pokemon contests
==Confirmed venues==
[[Image:PlatinumBattle place.gif‎|thumb|The places]]
*{{si|Battle Tower}}
*Entrance Hall
*Market Area

{{stub}}
{{sinnoh}}
[[Category:Platinum locations]]

[[ja:バトルフロンティア (シンオウ地方)]]

Battle Frontier (Generation IV)

2008-08-07T09:40:03Z

Infernape master:

{{upcoming notice}}
[[Image:Battle place platinum.jpg‎|thumb|left|The Sinnoh Battle Frontier|250px]]

The '''Battle Frontier''' is a new area introduced in {{game|Platinum}}, yet to be released. This is the second Battle Frontier made in the [[Pokémon world]], the {{ho|Battle Frontier|other}} being in [[Hoenn]]. The Battle Frontier is located in [[Sinnoh]] replacing the {{si|Battle Park}} from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. Nothing is known about the other venues in the Battle Frontier, but it is confirmed to have the {{si|Battle Tower}} returning from Diamond and Pearl, much as was the case with the one in Hoenn.

[[Battle Point]]s will be rewarded to the player for completing venues. There will be a new market area for the player to buy goods in exchange for Battle Points.

The other venues known include a castle, a palace, a temple, a circus-like tent, and a stadium.
the tent shal most likely be for contests
==Confirmed venues==
[[Image:PlatinumBattle place.gif‎|thumb|The places]]
*{{si|Battle Tower}}
*Entrance Hall
*Market Area

{{stub}}
{{sinnoh}}
[[Category:Platinum locations]]

[[ja:バトルフロンティア (シンオウ地方)]]