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'''Move-based Evolution'''<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/tips-to-help-you-complete-your-pokemon-legends-arceus-pokedex Tips to Help You Complete Your Pokémon Legends: Arceus Pokédex - Pokémon.com]</ref> refers to the process in which certain {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} can [[Evolution|evolve]] while knowing certain moves from [[Generation IV]] onwards or after having used a move from [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] onwards.

==List of move-based Evolutions==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{bulba color}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border:3px solid #{{bulba color dark}}"
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{bulba color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Previous Evolution
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{bulba color light}}" | Move-based Evolution
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{bulba color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Later Evolution
|- 
! colspan="7" style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}" | Introduced in [[Generation IV]]
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| colspan="2" | Lickitung is the lowest in its line
| {{ArtP|108|Lickitung}}<br>{{pcolor|Lickitung|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Rock|SV|Rollout (move)}}<br>[[Level]] up<br><small>knowing {{m|Rollout}}</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|0463|Lickilicky}}<br>{{pcolor|Lickilicky|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Lickilicky does not evolve
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| colspan="2" | Tangela is the lowest in its line
| {{ArtP|0114|Tangela}}<br>{{pcolor|Tangela|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Rock|SV|Ancient Power (move)}}<br>[[Level]] up<br><small>knowing {{m|Ancient Power}}</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|0465|Tangrowth}}<br>{{pcolor|Tangrowth|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Tangrowth does not evolve
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| colspan="2" | Aipom is the lowest in its line
| {{ArtP|0190|Aipom}}<br>{{pcolor|Aipom|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Normal|SV|Double Hit (move)}}<br>[[Level]] up<br><small>knowing {{m|Double Hit}}</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|0424|Ambipom}}<br>{{pcolor|Ambipom|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Ambipom does not evolve
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| colspan="2" | Yanma is the lowest in its line
| {{ArtP|0193|Yanma}}<br>{{pcolor|Yanma|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Rock|SV|Ancient Power (move)}}<br>[[Level]] up<br><small>knowing {{m|Ancient Power}}</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|0469|Yanmega}}<br>{{pcolor|Yanmega|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Yanmega does not evolve
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| {{ArtP|0220|Swinub}}<br>{{pcolor|Swinub|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Ground}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>[[Level]] 33+<br>→
| {{ArtP|0221|Piloswine}}<br>{{pcolor|Piloswine|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Ground}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Rock|SV|Ancient Power (move)}}<br>[[Level]] up<br><small>knowing {{m|Ancient Power}}</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|0473|Mamoswine}}<br>{{pcolor|Mamoswine|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Ground}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Mamoswine does not evolve
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| colspan="2" | Bonsly is the lowest in its line
| {{ArtP|0438|Bonsly}}<br>{{pcolor|Bonsly|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Rock}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Normal|SV|Mimic (move)}}<br>[[Level]] up<br><small>knowing {{m|Mimic}}</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|0185|Sudowoodo}}<br>{{pcolor|Sudowoodo|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Rock}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Sudowoodo does not evolve
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| colspan="2"| Mime Jr. is the lowest in its line
| {{ArtP|0439|Mime Jr.}}<br>{{pcolor|Mime Jr.|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Normal|SV|Mimic (move)}}<br>[[Level]] up<br><small>knowing {{m|Mimic}}</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|0122|Mr. Mime}}<br>{{pcolor|Mr. Mime|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Mr. Mime does not evolve
|-
! colspan="7" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | Introduced in [[Generation VI]]
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| colspan="2" | Eevee is the lowest in its line
| {{ArtP|0133|Eevee}}<br>{{p|Eevee}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>
| {{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Heart Shuffle.png|40px]] + {{bag/s|TM Fairy|SV|Fairy (type)}} + [[Generation VI|Gen VI]]–{{gen|VII}}<br>[[Level]] up with 2+ [[affection]] levels<br><small>knowing a {{t|Fairy}} [[move]] in Generations {{gen|VI}} and {{gen|VII}}<br>except when evolving into {{p|Leafeon}} or {{p|Glaceon}}<br>(see also the Gen VIII [[friendship Evolution]])</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|0700|Sylveon}}<br>{{p|Sylveon}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fairy}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Sylveon does not evolve
|-
! colspan="7" style="background:#{{alola color light}}" | Introduced in [[Generation VII]]
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| {{ArtP|0761|Bounsweet}}<br>{{pcolor|Bounsweet|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>[[Level]] 18+<br>→
| {{ArtP|0762|Steenee}}<br>{{pcolor|Steenee|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Normal|SV|Stomp (move)}}<br>[[Level]] up<br><small>knowing {{m|Stomp}}</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|0763|Tsareena}}<br>{{pcolor|Tsareena|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Tsareena does not evolve
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Poipole is the lowest in its line
| {{ArtP|0803|Poipole}}<br>{{pcolor|Poipole|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Poison}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Dragon|SV|Dragon Pulse (move)}}<br>[[Level]] up<br><small>knowing {{m|Dragon Pulse}}</small><br>→
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{ArtP|0804|Naganadel}}<br>{{pcolor|Naganadel|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Poison}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Naganadel does not evolve
|-
! colspan="7" style="background: #{{galar color light}}" | Introduced in [[Generation VIII]] ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield]])
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| colspan="2" | Eevee is the lowest in its line
| {{ArtP|0133|Eevee}}<br>{{p|Eevee}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>
| {{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Fairy|SV|Fairy (type)}}<br>[[Level]] up with high [[friendship]]<br><small>knowing a {{t|Fairy}} [[move]]<br>except when evolving into {{p|Leafeon}} or {{p|Glaceon}}<br>(see also the Gen VI [[affection]]-based Evolution)</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|0700|Sylveon}}<br>{{p|Sylveon}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fairy}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Sylveon does not evolve
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| colspan="2"| Mime Jr. is the lowest in its line
| {{ArtP|0439|Mime Jr.}}<br>{{pcolor|Mime Jr.|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Normal|SV|Mimic (move)}}<br>[[Level]] up<br><small>in [[Galar]] knowing {{m|Mimic}}</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|0122|Mr. Mime|form=-Galar}}<br>{{pcolor|Mr. Mime|000}}<br><small>{{color2|000|Galarian form}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>[[Level]] 42+<br>→
| {{ArtP|0866|Mr. Rime}}<br>{{pcolor|Mr. Rime|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| colspan="2" | Clobbopus is the lowest in its line
| {{ArtP|0852|Clobbopus}}<br>{{pcolor|Clobbopus|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Dark|SV|Taunt (move)}}<br>[[Level]] up<br><small>knowing {{m|Taunt}}</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|0853|Grapploct}}<br>{{pcolor|Grapploct|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Grapploct does not evolve
|-
! colspan="7" style="background: #{{hisui color light}}" | Introduced in [[Generation VIII]] ([[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]])
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| colspan="2" | Qwilfish is the lowest in its line
| {{ArtP|211|Qwilfish|form=-Hisui}}<br>{{pcolor|Qwilfish|000}}<br><small>{{color2|000|Hisuian form}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Poison}}</small>
| [[File:Mastery scroll.png|20px|link=Move mastery]]{{bag/s|TM Poison|SV|Barb Barrage (move)}}<br>Use {{m|Barb Barrage}}<br><small>in the {{color2|000|Move mastery|strong style}} 20 times</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|904|Overqwil}}<br>{{pcolor|Overqwil|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Poison}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Overqwil does not evolve
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| colspan="2" | Stantler is the lowest in its line
| {{ArtP|234|Stantler}}<br>{{pcolor|Stantler|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>
| [[File:Mastery scroll.png|20px|link=Move mastery]]{{bag/s|TM Psychic|SV|Psyshield Bash (move)}}<br>Use {{m|Psyshield Bash}}<br><small>in the {{color2|000|Move mastery|agile style}} 20 times</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|899|Wyrdeer}}<br>{{pcolor|Wyrdeer|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Wyrdeer does not evolve
|-
! colspan="7" style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Introduced in [[Generation IX]] ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}})
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| {{ArtP|056|Mankey}}<br>{{pcolor|Mankey|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>[[Level]] 28+<br>→
| {{ArtP|057|Primeape}}<br>{{pcolor|Primeape|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Ghost|SV|Rage Fist (move)}}<br>[[Level]] up<br><small>after using {{m|Rage Fist}} 20 times</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|979|Annihilape}}<br>{{pcolor|Annihilape|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Annihilape does not evolve
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| colspan="2" | Girafarig is the lowest in its line
| {{ArtP|0203|Girafarig}}<br>{{pcolor|Girafarig|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Psychic|SV|Twin Beam (move)}}<br>[[Level]] up<br><small>knowing {{m|Twin Beam}}</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|0981|Farigiraf}}<br>{{pcolor|Farigiraf|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Farigiraf does not evolve
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| colspan="2" | Qwilfish is the lowest in its line
| {{ArtP|211|Qwilfish|form=-Hisui}}<br>{{pcolor|Qwilfish|000}}<br><small>{{color2|000|Hisuian form}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Poison}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Poison|SV|Barb Barrage (move)}}<br>[[Level]] up<br><small>knowing {{m|Barb Barrage}}</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|904|Overqwil}}<br>{{pcolor|Overqwil|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Poison}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Overqwil does not evolve
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| colspan="2" | Dunsparce is the lowest in its line
| {{ArtP|0206|Dunsparce}}<br>{{pcolor|Dunsparce|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Normal|SV|Hyper Drill (move)}}<br>[[Level]] up<br><small>knowing {{m|Hyper Drill}}</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|0982|Dudunsparce}}<br>{{pcolor|Dudunsparce|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Dudunsparce does not evolve
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| {{ArtP|0840|Applin}}<br>{{pcolor|Applin|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Syrupy Apple|SV}}<br>[[Syrupy Apple]]<br>→
| {{ArtP|1011|Dipplin}}<br>{{pcolor|Dipplin|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Dragon|SV|Dragon Cheer (move)}}<br>[[Level]] up<br><small>knowing {{m|Dragon Cheer}}</small><br>→
| {{ArtP|1019|Hydrapple}}<br>{{pcolor|Hydrapple|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Hydrapple does not evolve
|-
! colspan="7" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | Introduced in [[Generation IX]] ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| {{ArtP|056|Mankey}}<br>{{pcolor|Mankey|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>[[Level]] 28+<br>→
| {{ArtP|057|Primeape}}<br>{{pcolor|Primeape|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| {{bag/s|TM Ghost|SV|Rage Fist (move)}}<br>Land 20 hits with<br>{{m|Rage Fist}}<br>→
| {{ArtP|979|Annihilape}}<br>{{pcolor|Annihilape|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Annihilape does not evolve
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
| colspan="2" | Qwilfish is the lowest in its line
| {{ArtP|211|Qwilfish|form=-Hisui}}<br>{{pcolor|Qwilfish|000}}<br><small>{{color2|000|Hisuian form}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Poison}}</small>
| {{bag/s|TM Poison|SV|Barb Barrage (move)}}<br>Land 20 hits with<br>{{m|Barb Barrage}}<br>→
| {{ArtP|904|Overqwil}}<br>{{pcolor|Overqwil|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Poison}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Overqwil does not evolve
|}{{clear}}

==In the core series games==
A move-based Evolution is triggered once the Pokémon levels up at the end of a [[Pokémon battle]] or by the use of a [[Rare Candy]].

In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] and {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, after {{p|Primeape}}, {{p|Qwilfish}}, or {{p|Stantler}} has used the required move enough times, the option to evolve it becomes available from the [[party]] menu. In the latter game specifically, the move needs to successfully land on a target in order to be counted.

From Legends: Arceus onward, because the [[Move Reminder]] no longer exists as an NPC and is instead available at all times within a Pokémon's summary, the Pokémon simply needs to be taught/reminded of the move once they are eligible to learn it, after which evolution will be immediately available.

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
====Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, Explorers of Sky, and Gates to Infinity====
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness]], [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]], all the move-based Evolutions introduced in Generation IV are available. Much like in the core series games, the Pokémon needs to know the move in order to evolve.

====Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity====
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]], the only move-based Evolution available is that a {{p|Piloswine}} needs to know {{m|Ancient Power}} in order to evolve into {{p|Mamoswine}}.

====Super Mystery Dungeon====
In [[Super Mystery Dungeon]], all the methods of Evolution other than [[level-based Evolution|Evolution by level]] are not required in order to evolve.

All the move-based Evolutions up to [[Generation VI]] are available in-game, but those Pokémon can simply evolve with no requirement.

====Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX====
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]], all the methods of Evolution other than [[level-based Evolution|Evolution by level]] were replaced by {{MD evo item|Evolution Crystal|Evolution Crystals|g=RTDX}}.

All the move-based Evolutions up to [[Generation VI]] are available in-game, but those Pokémon evolve by spending Evolution Crystals instead of having specific moves.

===Pokémon Sleep===
{{incomplete|section|Add the equivalent Evolution requirements of those Pokémon}}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|DP}}====
In ''[[DP013|A Staravia Is Born!]]'', {{an|Brock}}'s {{p|Bonsly}} learned {{m|Mimic}}. In the [[DP014|next episode]], he evolved into {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}}.

In ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', after {{an|Dawn}}'s {{p|Aipom}} learned {{m|Double Hit}}, she evolved into {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}.

In ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!]]'', [[Jessie]]'s newly caught {{p|Yanma}} evolved into {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} after using {{m|Ancient Power}}.

In [[DP098|''If the Scarf Fits,'' Wear ''It!'']], [[Angie]] accidentally caused a {{OBP|Trainer|DP098}}'s {{p|Lickitung}} to evolve into {{p|Lickilicky}} by teaching it {{m|Rollout}}.

In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', after Dawn's {{p|Piloswine}} learned Ancient Power, it evolved into {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}}.

===={{aniseries|SM}}====
In ''[[SM082|All They Want to Do is Dance Dance!]]'', [[Mallow's Steenee]] evolved into {{p|Tsareena}} right after learning {{m|Stomp}}.

===POKÉTOON===
In [[PT10]], a [[Boy (PT10)|boy]]'s {{p|Primeape}} evolved into {{p|Annihilape}} by using {{m|Rage Fist}} across multiple opponents.

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
In ''[[PS390|Licking Lickitung]]'', [[Kit]], as a wild {{p|Lickitung}}, was seen using {{m|Rollout}} in battle. He evolved into {{p|Lickilicky}} before being caught by {{adv|Diamond}}.

===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
In ''[[PS448|Pleased as Punch With Parasect]]'', {{adv|Gold}}'s [[Aibo]] learned {{m|Double Hit}} when training as an {{p|Aipom}}. After mastering the move, he evolved into {{p|Ambipom}}.

===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
In ''[[PS553|Sylveon Enchants]]'', {{adv|Y}}'s {{p|Eevee}}, Veevee, evolved into {{p|Sylveon}} after knowing {{m|Baby-Doll Eyes}} and becoming friends with Y.

===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
In ''[[PASM12|The Wild Full-Power Pose of Fire]]'', [[Mallow's Steenee]] was shown to know {{m|Stomp}}. She was [[PASM31|later]] revealed to have evolved into {{p|Tsareena}}.

==References==
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