Pokémon evolution
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In the Pokémon video games, whenever a Pokémon has gained enough experience, it is said to evolve into a better Pokémon. There are several different ways that Pokémon can evolve:
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[change] Evolve by Leveling
This is the most common of the ways that Pokémon evolve. Pokémon in this category evolve whenever they reach a certain level.
[change] Examples
- Example: Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur at level 16 and into Venusaur at level 32.
- Example: Charmander evolves into Charmeleon at level 16, and into Charizard at level 36.
- Example: Squirtle evolves into Wartortle at level 16, and into Blastoise at level 36.
[change] Other Information
Keep in mind that this is only one example out of all of them. There are actually too many Pokémon that evolve from leveling to list.
[change] Evolve by Evolution Stones
This is another way that Pokémon evolve. Some Pokémon can only evolve if they are given certain evolution stones. If they are given an evolution stone, be prepared to have it not be able to learn the moves that it would normally have learned.
[change] Examples
- Example: Pikachu only evolves into Raichu when given a Thunderstone.
- Example: Vulpix only evolves into Ninetails when given a Fire Stone.
- Example: Shellder only evolves into Cloyster when given a Water Stone.
- Example: Weepinbell only evolves into Victrebell when given a Leaf Stone.
- Example: Clefairy only evolves into Clefable when given a Moon Stone.
- Example: Sunkern only evolves into Sunflora when given a Sun Stone.
[change] Other Information
Other stones exist:
- Dusk Stone helps Murkrow evolve into Honchkrow.
- Shiny Stone helps Togetic evolve into Togekiss.
- Oval Stone helps Happiny evolve into Chansey.
[change] Evolve by Trade
This is another way that Pokémon evolve. Some Pokémon only evolve if they are traded to a friend.
[change] Example
- Example: Haunter only evolves into Gengar if it is traded with a friend.
[change] Evolve by Trade w/Items
Another way in this same category are Pokémon that only evolve if traded to a friend with an item attached to it.
[change] Example
- Example: Scyther only evolves into Scizor if it is traded to a friend when it is holding the item Metal Coat.
[change] Other Information
Other items that help Pokémon evolve when traded:
[change] Evolve by Happiness
Another way Pokémon evolve is through happiness. Whenever the character in the game walks 1,000 steps, give it a vitamin such as Protein, Iron, Carbos, Calcium, or Zinc, when it gains a level, or when the character does something else to make it happy, it will gain happiness points. The item Soothe Bell adds to this amount. Once a Pokémon has reached a certain happiness level, it will evolve after it is leveled once, sometimes depending on the time of day:
[change] Example
Example: Eevee only evolves into either Umbreon or Espeon if it gains lots of happiness. If it is evolved by happiness during the day, it will change into Espeon; if at night, then Umbreon. [1]
[change] Other Information
Sometimes, this way of evolving is combined with another way, in the case of Togetic evolving into Togekiss.
[change] Example
- Togetic will only evolve into Togekiss if it has max happiness, as well as using a Shiny Stone on it to make it evolve.
[change] References
- ↑ Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Strategy Guide by Prima Games
